Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Learning to Use a Digital SLR or Interchangeable-Lens Camera
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Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Learning to Use a Digital SLR or Interchangeable-Lens Camera Details
There are two types of new photographers: those satisfied with their low-cost point-and-shoot cameras, and those more enthusiastic photographers who recognize the limitations of low-cost equipment and want to improve their pictures. No longer satisfied with simple snapshots, the enthusiast moves up to a more complex digital camera-one with interchangeable lenses and manual controls-to satisfy their artistic urge. Assuming little to no knowledge of photographic terms, techniques, or technology, Beyond Point-And-Shoot is intended to help smooth the transition from photographic newbie to "real" photographer who is experienced, in-control, and passionate about their craft. Author Darrell Young explores various types of interchangeable-lens cameras, focusing on those with larger imaging sensors, such as digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. Learn how to get the most out of your camera's automatic and semi-automatic exposure modes, as well as how to move beyond those modes and take full, manual control of your camera. Watch your photography improve as you discover how to apply important photographic principles, such as depth of field, white balance, and metering. With this newfound knowledge you'll move beyond point-and-shoot and begin taking truly great photographs.Other topics include:Camera typesLensesAperture, shutter speed, and ISOMetering and shooting controlsLens focal lengths and angles of viewThe histogramColor spacesSensorsFiltersImage file formatsManaging digital noiseAnd much more!
Reviews
Most people these days start off with point and shoot or compact cameras. Making the switch to dSLR can be daunting because you have to understand Aperture, ISO, f/stop and a few other pieces of important nomenclature.Darrell Young has taken a look at this from the true beginners point of view and made it much simpler to understand.It's not ungodly boring as you have seen in many other books where the author seems more hell bent on proving their skill level rather than actually teaching YOU what you actually need to know and understand. I found this book to be extremely helpful and a true bridge for any beginner. It also helps novice photographers by better touching on some of the material we may have gotten away from when using digital cameras and expecting the camera itself to compensate for any variances.Mr. Young has taken the learning curve and better flattened it out for us and helping us to improve by leaps and bounds within a fairly short period of time.I would emphatically recommend this book for anyone even considering the switch from point and shoot cameras to dSLR's. The advantage of dSLR is simply more control over the photographing process and the ability to create much sharper and varied images that border on artistic even for us amateurs. This book will show you how to get to that point much faster and without making the mistake of overbuying lenses or items you don't really need yet, and maybe not at all.For far less than the cost of a lens why not give it a read and judge for yourself? When compared to almost any of the other "how to" books, you'll be pleasantly surprised. Even the "Dummy" series has strayed from what it was intended for so be sure to get the right book the first time!