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This book isn’t about point-and-shoot cameras or smartphone
cameras. It’s about digital single-lens-reflex (DSLR) photography.”
I was naïve to not realize this, and so was a little bummed
out. Since my camera has
so many built-in features, I hoped I could apply some of the ideas in this
book, but without a DSLR camera, there is not much left to work with. If I gain
access to such equipment, though, this book will see me well prepared.
This is a very technical guide. The first chapter is on
gear, jumping right into the heavy. The reason why most “extremely competent”
people that feel they don’t know how to operate a camera is probably because
the terms and numbers are like another language – if you don’t know what
anything is, how can you make effective use of it? So, a glossary would be nice,
or parenthetical notes each time a new abbreviation is introduced. However, if
you do already know the jargon, this book tells you what you can do to take
control of the technology. And, if you stick with it, the terms become clearer
in meaning, as in any craft. This really is geared towards more professional
photographers, or at least people who can afford expensive photography
equipment, and can go to destinations. Not that there isn’t an abundance of
photo-worthy subjects without having to travel, but that’s another discussion. The
chapter on composition is most relevant to the general user, and for any
non-photographer, the photos in this book are very nice to look at.
Note: I received a free copy of this title through
BloggingForBooks
in exchange for an honest review.
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