Canon EOS 30D Digital Field Guide
by Charlotte K. Lowrie
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Book Reviews of Canon EOS 30D Digital Field Guide
Book Review: Excellent Resource for Novices
Summary: 5 Stars
Charlotte Lowrie's EOS 30D Digital Field Guide is a well organized, clearly written, and beautifully illustrated book that is an ideal resource for those new to the Canon 30D as well as those wanting to expand their photography skills beyond what they may have done in the past. The book begins with a section explaining exactly what to do to get up and running with your camera, and then devotes several chapters to more detailed coverage of all the camera's capabilities. Even those who think that they know how to use the camera might find a new trick or two. Lowrie could have stopped there, but instead she continues on to discuss most types of photography that a user might want to explore and offers a multitude of tips from lens recommendations to thoughts about lighting and more. And there are numerous color pictures to illustrate each example. Many novice users - and some who are not novices but prone to sticking to one type of photography only, will benefit from this well written section. Of course there are other books that cover each of those topics in greater depth. That's not the purpose of this book. This book will introduce you to these areas and give you impetus for exploring and growing with your photography. All in all this book is a great resource for those seeking to expand their photography with their new 30D.Book Review: Great book for the new 30D owner
Summary: 5 Stars
Charlotte's Digital Field Guides for the Digital Rebel have helped thousands of Rebel shooters get the most from their new camera. The 30D Field Guide takes this up another level to cover Canon's prosumer body.
With clear information that goes well past the manual included with the camera, Charlotte provides practical advice on shooting techniques and using the advanced features of your new camera.
I'm not sure what the lobotomy reviewer was expecting, but this book delivers everything promised on the back cover and more.
If you've read through the manual and are still confused, or you're the type of person that benefits from clear examples, along with images that include full shooting information (something I find very helpful for most users), this is a great book to lead you through the camera.
Book Review: Disappointed: there are better tools
Summary: 2 Stars
I've eagerly awaited this book since I bought my 30D last June, but I was disappointed. The manual is just as good for learning your camera, and Ken Rockwell just published a far superior (and free) guide to using the EOS 30D on his website: photography is largely learned by doing, and his guide will get you up and running much quicker than this "field guide". Also, for learning digital photography basics, I prefer "The Better Photo Guide To Digital Photography (Amphoto Guide Series)" by Jim Miotke and "The Digital Photography Book" by Scott Kelby: these will get newbies (like me) the info they need to get started quickly: you can delve deeper later. Also, Ken Rockwell has a wealth of free info written in a no nonsense style.
Book Review: The Canon 5D field guide
Summary: 5 Stars
The book is awesome. It really breaks down all of the information in an easy to comprehend presentation and format. This is one of the best instructional books I have ever read. I was torn between this book and another 30D instructional book. I'm so glad I had the wisdom to choose the correct one. I have learned so much about the Canon 30D by reading this book. Kudos to the author and the illustrator........THEY GOT IT RIGHT!!!!!! Yes, THEY GOT IT RIGHT!!!!!!Book Review: Excellent companion to the owners manual
Summary: 5 Stars
The Canon 30D Digital Field Guide is a perfect visual companion to the owners manual that was included with your new camera. Packed with easy to understand step-by-step prodedures for utilizing the many features of the Canon 30D, this compact book will be all that you need to have on hand when out in the field. Its comact design coupled with dozens of full of color photos make this a must have for every level of photography expertice.