Complete Digital Photography, Fifth Edition
Posted by iwellbc on March 5th, 2010 filed in Articles
Product Description
As digital cameras and image editing software become more technologically advanced and affordable, photography has become more popular and accessible to photographers of all ages and skill sets. While these advances have helped beginning photographers take better pictures, these same photographers often don’t have the technical skills required to take great photos. “Complete Digital Photography, Fifth Edition” guides you through every aspect of digital photography, … More >>
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March 6th, 2010 at 2:22 am
I should have done extensive research prior to buying this book, it lacks a very important feature in my opinion, the sample pictures have no information on how it was taken, no shutter speed, ISO lens or F-stop guides. I later found such a book, but I will allow you to do your own research.
Rating: 2 / 5
March 6th, 2010 at 4:55 am
While Ben may have some good ideas, he clearly lacks in the knowledge of the cameras. This shows through time and again. For example, the fact that he will choose a camera of a specific brand over a better camera from another brand only because of the name printed on the body is simply laughable. Very biased towards certain products without regard for what works best. Sometimes when he gives advise that is completely wrong simply because he doesn’t know enough on how to use a particular device or technique.
Rating: 1 / 5
March 6th, 2010 at 7:55 am
I liked this book very much. It had just about everything I needed to know. I recommend it highly.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 6th, 2010 at 9:07 am
Over half of this book is garbage. The author doesn’t go into important aspects of digital photography that any photographer should learn. There’s not enough information on ISOs, it doesn’t explain the combination of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO in relation to the photograph being taken. There are spelling and grammatical errors strewn throughout the book, and it’s not organized in a manner that will really help anyone take better photos. If I were to give an accurate description for this book, I’d say it’s an author getting paid to try and sell an uneducated person some manner of digital camera. The most use I’ll actually get out of this book is by using it for fire fuel to heat myself in the winter. For anyone that would like to learn the basics of photography, be they film or digital, I would recommend Henry Horenstein’s Black and White Photography or anything written by Ansel Adams. Another useful tool for amateur and professional photographers alike is Ken Rockwell’s web site on how to take great photos at http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech.htm .
Rating: 1 / 5
March 6th, 2010 at 10:02 am
i got this for school, it was required. i’ve only had to read one chapter so far, and it was OK. i didn’t fall asleep and it was not too hard to understand.
Rating: 4 / 5