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Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D60

Simon Stafford

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Photographers will be happy to see this successor to Nikon’s user-friendly D40x. Small and light, it’s perfect for those moving up from compact digital cameras. And it’s better than ever, with its enhanced Retouch menu options; new EXPEED digital image processing for refined tone and color; lightning-like start-up time; and Active D-Lighting that improves image quality in high-contrast conditions. Magic Lantern DVD Guide provides a perfect introduction to the model, while the book, written by Nikon expert Simon Stafford, will take them even more deeply into the camera’s every function.

Total Digital Photography

Chris George

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

More like 2.5 stars... 3 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

If you are looking for a VERY, VERY basic intro to / overview of digital photography, and prefer something that is also a nice looking coffee-table book, this is a very good choice. This book is lavishly illustrated and some photos actually provide some useful information (exposure, etc.), unlike Hedgecoe's very pretty, but pretty much useless books.

The content is very, very basic: if you have no clue what a stop is,, or that larger aperture number means smaller opening and less light, and if you cannot visualize a difference between what a 24mm and 240mmm lenses would show, this book is a very good starting point. If you have even a very basic grasp of photography, however, this will be probably too rudimentary. I would very much recommend this as a good intro for a teenager (or a grown up) who got his/her first digital camera and would like to learn more about photography as a discipline.

This is NOT a how-to book, however: because it is so general and basic, it will give you ideas of how things work, but not necessarily HOW to take better pictures with your particular camera. If you are using a basic point and shoot digicam, you should not expect to produce pictures like the ones used for illustrative purposes here: there were most likely taken with top-of-the-line DSLRs, and further edited with photoshop. Still, if you want basic intro with some unrealistically pretty eye candy, this might be it. There are some good diagrams and infographics annd these are very competently produced (although some look vaguely, and somewhat uncomfortably familiar: the lens viewpoint diagram for example, is uncomfortably similar to the one in Lee Frost's excellent Q and A Guide that appears on the p. 17 of Frost's book)

I think the author / editors are somewhat misleading when they say it is also a good book for intermediate photographers. It is not: there are very few things that would be useful for the more competent amateur. Sure, there are a few pages that might be useful (e.g., night-time shooting table with recommended exposure info), but they usually have been covered in more detail in more advanced books. If you want something a little bit more practical, I would highly recommend The Q&A Guide To Photo Techniques instead - less flashy, but more useful.

Editorial Review:

This comprehensive 320-page book covers over 150 topics in depth-and includes over 1000 drawings and full-color photographs to illustrate step-by-step instructions. The text covers everything from choosing the right digital camera, to photo composition, to how to correct and improve digital images, to advanced imaging techniques such as professional retouching, montage, and special effects. It also features detailed advice on how to print digital images successfully, and how to output them to other devices and applications. With the range of topics covered, the book is a great gift for both the newcomer to digital photography and the experienced photographer looking to master the craft.

Professional Digital Techniques for Nude & Glamour Photography

Bill Lemon

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Total reviews: 22 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

No Real Value 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Take a look at the "Search Inside" feature before you buy this book! The author simply tells you useless tidbits about the photos that he presents and honestly, the photos are far from being even mediocre.

Inspires me to write a book knowing that this can get published.

Editorial Review:

Every nude and lingerie photography shoot will benefit from the camera techniques, posing strategies, and prop selections discussed in this handbook from a seasoned model photographer. Sections on evaluating and modifying light, changing the setup, and ensuring the correct white balance combined with a gallery of set, prop, and posing possibilities provide photographers with the technical and artistic inspiration they need to visually enhance a model's assets and create the perfect mood. A variety of situations are covered, including photographs in water, of couples, and of tattoos. Based on the author's 20 years of experience, this handbook emphasizes the photographer's need to cultivate trustworthy relationships with their models in order to ensure the ease and trust that makes for stunning results.

Black & White Photography in a Digital Age: Creative Camera, Darkroom and Printing Techniques for the Modern Photographer

Tony Worobiec

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*Combines a traditional technique--black-and-white photography--with the latest technology

*Shows readers how to create their own high-quality, fine art prints

Black-and-white photography has always been a favorite topic among amateur photographers, but many digital photography books assume the reader is working with color images. With this concise guide, black-and-white enthusiasts can finally learn exactly how to enhance their creations with digital techniques. The book covers everything from scanning, manipulation and printing to advanced, digital darkroom techniques. Amidst inspiring and distinctive black-and-white photos, readers will find tricks and advice for making their images more creative than ever before!

Adobe Lightroom 2 - The Missing FAQ: Real Answers to Real Questions asked by Lightroom users

Victoria Bampton

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

When you have a Lightroom question, where do you look?
Do you trawl through thousands of web pages looking for the information you need?
Perhaps post on a forum and wait for hours for anyone to reply?
Maybe try to figure out the Help files?
From now on, you look right here!

This is the reference book that should have shipped with Lightroom.
Adobe Lightroom 2 - The Missing FAQ is a 436 page compilation of the most frequently asked questions, presented in question and answer format so that you can easily find the answers you're looking for.
Whether you're a new user who likes to dive straight into new software and figure it out as you go along, a more experienced user wanting to learn how to get the best out of Lightroom, or you've just got a burning question you'd like answered, this book is for you.
These are real-world answers to real questions asked by real Lightroom users. It not only covers how to do things, but also why they work the way they do.

Lightroom may have a mind of its own... but now you can learn how it thinks.

The story behind the book... and a FREE bonus!
Adobe Lightroom 2 - The Missing FAQ was originally intended to be a searchable eBook, however once the book was released to the public, a demand arose for a paperback version too. Whilst some books have a PDF supplement, this book is the other way round - the colour PDF eBook is designed to be the primary book, and this black & white paperback is the supplement. Anyone purchasing the paperback version is invited to contact the author via her website to download the main PDF version worth £14.95 (approx. $26.95 US*) absolutely FREE.

Digital Photography Workbook For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))

Doug Sahlin

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Digital photography has revolutionized the way people take, print, and share photos. But if you're wondering why your digital photos don't measure up to the terrific shots that some people take of sunsets, people, pets, and everything else, you probably need a little help from Digital Photography Workbook for Dummies.

With great, easy-to-follow instruction and lots of practice tasks, this roll-up-your sleeves workbook is packed with exercises to help you become a better digital photographer and photo editor. You'll learn the basics of classic photocomposition, find out how to capture and accentuate movement in action photos, and get comfortable adding even more pizzazz to your pics using Photoshop Elements. More than 100 step-by-step procedures, illustrated in full color, help you discover how to:

• Get familiar with your camera's features and tools
• Control depth of field
• Minimize reflections
• Photograph children and pets
• Calibrate your monitor
• Notice and remove stray objects from photos
• Take great landscape, cityscape, and nature photos
• Cope with adverse weather and lighting conditions
• Find, organize, and archive your images

Complete with lots of tips and suggestions on how to share your photos via email, create your own Web gallery, compose slideshows and flip books, and more, Digital Photography Workbook for Dummies offers all the help, instruction, and hands-on guidance you need to boost the quality of your digital photographs from so-so to sensational!

Mastering Digital Photography, Second Edition

David D. Busch

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Very nice upgrade! 5 out of 5 stars.
34 of 34 people found this review helpful.

I purchased this author's "Digital Photography for Dummies Desk Reference" some time back and found it to be very good. His "Mastering Digital Photography" was also available then, but I wasn't ready for it. Now I've learned quite a bit and am ready to learn more, and I was lucky enough to find this upgraded version on the shelves. It has the latest information about using the features of the newest digital cameras, including digital SLRs like my Canon Digital Rebel XT.

The author goes into quite a bit of depth on a wide selection of interesting topics. There are separate chapters on Action Photography, Portraits, Close-Up Photography, Travel Photography, Landscape and Nature Photography, and Architecture. Each of these includes "pro" tips on getting the best pictures.

It's full of beautiful photographs that illustrate each point. This is the best general digital photography book on the shelves, and believe me, I looked at them all before buying this one.

Editorial Review:

Get ready to go from digital picture taker to digital photographer! "Mastering Digital Photography, Second Edition" shows youhow to take your digital photography to the next level using the simple tools and techniques that separate the amateurs from the pros. Achieve pixel proficiency as you learn what your digital camera's controls mean to your photographs as well as the creative techniques that allow you to capture the ideal image digitally. Discover both the technical side of digital photography - why so many options, features, and formats exist and how to use them to improve your pictures - as well as the professional techniques that anyone can use to take better action photos, portraits, scenic shots, close-ups, and more. "Mastering Digital Photography, Second Edition" gives you everything you need to take professional-quality photographs with your digital camera.

Photography for the Joy of It: An Introductory Workshop for Film and Digital Photography

Freeman Patterson, Andre Gallant

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photography for the joy of it 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 12 people found this review helpful.

This book on photography is timeless. I loved the beautiful, creative pictures and short discussions that were included.

Editorial Review:

Photography for the Joy of It has now been updated and expanded to include technical guidelines adapted for both digital and film photographers. Patterson and his teaching partner, Andre Gallant, take a look at the basics in photography, providing clear instruction for beginning color or black-and-white photographers on choosing equipment, selecting the correct exposure, understanding depth of field and much more. Photographers learn how to make pictures with selective focus, showing motion, using flash, double or long exposures, and at night.

This edition features several never-before-published photographs from both Patterson and Gallant, and extended captions that include valuable technical information and personal commentary, illustrating the superb craftmanship and stunning photography of two of the world's most celebrated photographers.

Digital Photo Art: Transform Your Images with Traditional & Contemporary Art Techniques

Theresa Airey

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With its inventive blend of classic art and contemporary digital techniques, this fresh, exciting guide offers photographers and visual artists an array of creative concepts and projects found nowhere else.

Go beyond the boundaries of the simple digital photograph with these exciting mixed-media art techniques that employ both computer software and traditional hands-on materials. This unique blend of the classic and the new results in eye-catching images that incorporate painting, printmaking, photography, and digital art. Every magnificent page displays exciting and groundbreaking ways to utilize today's digital tools. Use programs such as nik Color Efex Pro! and Adobe Photoshop to reproduce the effects of an old bromoil print or a watercolor painting. With Lazertran inkjet paper, varnish, and turpentine, create a pseudo Polaroid transfer that looks just like an original. Hand color photographs with pastel pencils, or try encaustic wax for an otherworldly effect. With these time-honored artist's tools and modern computer effects, the sky's the limit on creativity.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Digital Field Guide

Alan Hess

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Now I get it! 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This book is extremely helpful. And not just for owners of this camera. The chapters that covered photography essentials and light led me to rethink how I set up my shots and how to go about getting the shots I want. Hess covers all of the types of shots you will take, from abstract photos to landscape to wedding shots. All of the controls and functions of the A200 are well explained and include photos of them. In addition, the camera care is great for those who do not know how to properly take care of cameras. A must have for owners of this camera.

Editorial Review:

A full-color guide that makes it a cinch to shoot great photos with this new Sony camera model

With a price under $1,000 and features like a 10.2-megapixel image sensor, a 2.7-inch LCD screen, and the ability to shoot three frames per second, the Sony A200 is certain to be a successful addition to Sony's popular Alpha line of DSLRs. This portable guide presents step-by-step instructions for using the camera's many features and functions, along with professional tips on lenses, autofocus options, lighting, composition, exposure, and more. Whether people are DSLR newcomers or old hands, this guide makes it easy to take memorable portraits and candids as well as sports, travel, and macro shots.