Digital Photography Digital Field Guide
by Harold Davis
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Author: Harold DavisEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-10-07
ISBN: 076459785X
Number of pages: 219
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Review: A Book Worthy of a Camera Bag
Summary: 5 Stars
Oh yeah! Harold Davis has written a sure winner. In "Digital Photography Digital Field Guide," Davis has accomplished what so many other writers find difficult to do; that is, to make getting into digital photography simple and enjoyable. The book can be read from beginning to end or it can be used as a reference tool.
I like the fact that Davis feels about photography the way I do--have fun with your digital camera and don't make it so difficult to learn. Learning to use a digital camera should not take away from the joy of taking pictures, and this book makes learning fun and simple. The Field Guide is organized to get the amateur shooting pictures right away. Most importantly, the guide is reader friendly; by this, I mean that Davis writes like people talk--in plain English. He is also aware that photography is a visual art and thus he includes plenty of photographs and easy-to-read tables and charts. Most readers will find the first two chapters alone --"Exploring the Digital Camera" and "Preparation and Setup"--worth the price of the book.
Davis addresses the would be photographer's nemesis: the camera manual. Camera instruction books tend to be written more for professionals than for beginners. More often than not, these manuals make learning and understanding the digital camera baffling, not to mention boring. Davis's writing gets away from the technical mumbo-jumbo and gets down to the business of familiarizing the reader with his or her digital camera and what they can do with it. Davis tackles many concepts like depth of field, ISO, white balance, file formats, F-stops, shutter-speeds, and exposure, describing each one concisely yet clearly -- what it is, and how to use it. Another interesting and well-written chapter is "Photography Basics," which deals with focusing, color balance, proper exposure, and my personal favorite, composition. Chapter four addresses another important part of good photography, lighting, which can make the difference between a snapshot and a work of art. The rest of the chapters cover specific techniques, which are just as helpful and important.
All in all, "Digital Photography Digital Field Guide" serves four important functions: it helps shutterbugs understand digital photography, gets them into the field taking pictures, helps them to become more creative, and serves as an excellent reference tool. Buy it and put it in your camera bag.
Summary of Digital Photography Digital Field Guide
The digital camera has revolutionized photography. Sporting events, breathtaking landscapes, the mood of the sea, or a child's eyes as a present is opened-capture whatever fascinates you. Learn touse your images in ways only highly skilled professionals could manage a mere decade ago. With this practical guide in your camera bag, you'll have professional advice at your fingertips to help you get great shots, use all your camera's features, download and enhance your photos, and share them in dozens of creative ways.* Understand digital camera basics
* Learn the secrets for getting a good close-up
* Find out when and why to use RAW format
* Explore dozens of formulas for shooting a variety of scenes, including suggested lenses, settings, and lighting options
* Rid your pictures of red-eye and other imperfections
* Create a slide show, prints, or e-mail- and Web-ready images
* Make the most of your camera's abilities with filters and other accessories
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