Jul
06
2009
Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) (Paperback)
By Rob
Review
"...simple to understand" (Which Digital Camera, October 2008)
Understanding exactly how a digital SLR (dSLR) works can help you use its exciting capabilities to their fullest potential. Whether you aim to become a serious photo hobbyist, are interested in turning pro, or want to take advantage of the improved control that dSLRs give you over your photography, this fun and friendly reference will show you how to maximize everything a dSLR has to offer so that you can improve your photography skills, increase your picture-taking and image-editing knowledge, and ultimately, take better photos. Written with just the right balance of technology and techniques in mind, this guide provides you with the know-how on everything from getting acquainted with the basic key features of the technology (lenses, sensors and image processors, and exposure and focusing systems) to the nuances of various dSLR techniques (setting up speedy continuous-shooting burst modes t (more...)
July 6th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected
It’s an okay book but I’m disappointed at lack of usable content. I’m willing to bet that the idiots guide to digital slr cameras would be more informative.
July 7th, 2009 at 12:01 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good but….
The book has the basics of what you need to decide on which DSLR you want..and even some idea about which lenses to buy…it is a good book.
July 7th, 2009 at 6:41 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book for the beginner DSLR user
I’m pretty much new to the DSLR world, in fact, after reading this book I realized I didn’t really know much at all about cameras in general.
July 7th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not for Beginners
A very disappointing and useless book..Please dont waste your money on this book..It will teach you nothing about cameras or photography..
July 7th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Digital SLR Cameras & Photography
Having recently gotten my first digital SLR, I thought “Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies” would be perfect for teaching me the basics of the digital SLR camera.
July 8th, 2009 at 12:06 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Digital SLR Cameras & Photography for Dummies
Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
is well designed to teach amatuers like me on the different features of an SLR camera.
July 8th, 2009 at 2:16 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Book, Camera, Action!
The big attraction of this series of “for Dummies” books is that we who buy these products have little respect for our own knowledge and plenty of respect for those who do and are…
July 8th, 2009 at 6:02 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ignorance is Not Bliss
I wish I could comment without rating the book. My problem is, I wanted a primer on digital cameras, and I thought this was one.
July 8th, 2009 at 11:14 am
2.0 out of 5 stars
You have to be a smart dummie to understand this book!
First off I will say that I am a pretty technically savvy person. I am the person people hand their digital goodies over to figure out how to make it do something.
July 8th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for the novice
If you are just starting out and need advice on your digital camera – get this book. Lots of easy to understand tips and advice and the book is in laymans terms so you don’t have…