The Betterphoto Guide to Digital Photography (Amphoto Guide Series) | List Price: $24.95
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Binding: Paperback
Better Photo Guide to Digital Photography [Posted on 2008-11-05]
I've been shooting film for many years, but I recently got my first digital camera. While some things/skills transferred easily, I found the choices and technology confusing or disorienting. I bought this book based upon reviews, and it has been quite helpful. It was a bit disconcerting to find that my camera, Cannon's PowerShot A650IS, didn't fit well into the three basic types reviewed, but that was not a deal breaker. This book, along with lots of practice, has helped me adjust to digital, and now I'm not sure I'd ever go back to film. I'd recommend Jim Miotke's book to anyone switching to digital or to those who want to sharpen their skills and get better pictures. It is well illustrated and designed, and it sits next to my computer as a ready reference.
Very good introduction to digital photography [Posted on 2008-11-24]
I purchased this book as a first guide to accompany me in the world of DSLR after having bought a Nikon D90. I beleive that this is a very good book for the beginner (as myself). The writer covers all major aspects of photography (ISO, exposure, light, aperture/shutter) with adequate examples and photos to let you dive into digital photography techniques. Some parts (e.g exposure tables, ISO equivalents, and generic gudelines at the end of the chapter) can be used as a reference guide for more experienced photographers too
Highly recommended.
Not so good book [Posted on 2008-11-24]
This book is not as good as the other I bought. I would not recommend it.
It give reader some information but other books are better to read and understand.
Primer with great depth [Posted on 2008-11-29]
Excellent book in a variety of ways-- a step by step approach, an overview of all the key elements, and later as a reference book. I liked the fact that Jim's advice and perspective is useful if you are using a low res phone camera or a high-end SLR. The pictures he uses, while good, are not meant to impress but to demonstrate an important principle or technique that is easy for the newbie to aspire to. He suggests exercises to re-enforce these concepts as well as just a way to go out and learn about your equipment and have fun playing around and experimenting. My only complaint is he explains the concepts and benefits of better equipment so clearly I knew I had to get a DSLR when I realized the limitations of my fixed-lens camera. Of course, I took one of the best photo's of my life with that old camera after reading this book but why stop there ;->
Very good book on Digital Photography [Posted on 2008-12-03]
I started taking pictures with a 35mm SLR 40 odd years ago. After college my photography rate dropped off.
Last September I bought a digital SLR (Sony A100) and was delighted with the photos, and the quick turn-around that digital photography with an DSLR gave (no more $15 and two day wait for 36 slides!). However I felt a need to read more in order to improve my photography.
Jim's book, The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography (and his other two photo books) are among the best that I have read for getting started (or in my case restarting).
I like the way he has assignements and exercises. A very useful book.
The only weakness in the book is composition of photos, but all of the forty or so photo books I have skimmed in the past year seem weak in compostion to me (rule of thirds is great, but does not seem to always apply).
Recommended!
Greg Edwards
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