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Packed with diagrams, instructions, and tips, Magic Lantern has become the world's most popular brand of camera guide. Sturdy and well-produced, with laminated covers for long life and sized for portability, they have a tradition of helping photographers make the most of their equipment. This newest entry is dedicated to the just-released Canon EOS 30D. Canon has added or improved the following features, all of which receive in-depth coverage in the superb Magic Lantern style: a new and larger 2.52, 230K pixel, 170s wide viewing angle LCD screen; an 8.2 megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor; and picture style image processing parameters. 5 X 7 1/2. b/w illus. throughout.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book for this Camera.......2007-09-16
I suggest you run out and get this immediately if you are brand new to these type of cameras. I was when I got it and it helped me a lot. I wanted to just read up on my camera and everything it can do, because I'm the kind of person who just likes knowing everything about something. I learned more than I expected to and the author is very down to Earth and easy to understand. He phrases things the way a normal, casual photographer will understand.
I realize that the book's not perfect if you're already knowledgeable about DSLRs and you probably will outgrow this book as you become more and more experienced with your camera, but this is a great jumping off point for someone who wants more than the manual, but who doesn't want a book on digital photography in general.
The book is thorough, enjoyable and educational.
Magic Lantern Reviews Confuse.......2007-08-25
Hi All:
I am not reviewing the book itself, but the reviews offered here about the book. The first review highlighting Rob Sheppard and Lightroom is Fantastic - giving top review and all other reviews afterwards give extremely poor reviews of same product. Very confusing so decided not to get Magic Lantern book.
The 30D manual is better and free.......2007-07-02
This book is a huge disappointment. Why are you thinking of spending $15 for a supplemental manual? If you're like me you want something that goes beyond the camera manual, a second resource that explains your new camera in more detail than the often abbreviated explanations in most manufacturer manuals. This book fails miserably.
First, the camera manual is much better organized. This guide wanders and meanders, the author repeats information and appears to be trying to pad the length of his guide to make it more impressive. He has two sections that repeat the same information about 30D file formats. He has three sections that repeat the same information about the LCD display, probably one of the simplest and most self explanatory parts of the camera. Other examples of redundancy abound throughout the book.
Second, the manual is actually more explicit than this book for many camera functions. In the section about histograms on the display the manual has an illustration, this book's author relies on pure verbal descriptions. In the section on manual focus he tells the reader to use the exposure meter system without any kind of illustration to explain what the meter is how it operates. The camera manual has a picture of the exposure meter and specific details about how it works.
Third, when the author does seem to be going beyond the manual he stays annoyingly vague. For example, when discussing the two types of tripod heads he only says they differ but doesn't say HOW they differ or what the advantages and disadvantages of each are. When talking about high speed flash synchronization he says that some flashes can operate with shutter speeds above the 1/250 second limit, but he doesn't explain how you can accomplish this.
Fourth, the book is full of unremarkable photos that poorly illustrate what the author is saying. Pictures of the camera lack any kind of pointers to specifically show what button or feature he is talking about. One picture illustrating fill flash doesn't show with and without comparisons to show the reader what fill flash can do. Some pictures simply don't have anything to do with the caption beneath it. One picture is supposed to illustrate the continuous 5 frame/sec shooting mode. But the picture is of an SUV driving down a dusty road...how does that illustrate the camera's feature? The printing resolution and detail is so poor that most of the pictures look amateurish or just bad.
Finally, in many instances the author simply rephrases information from the manual without adding anything new. He spends 8 pages detailing the custom functions available but each one is an almost literal copy of the manual, differing only in a few verbs or adjective used.
Don't buy this book. It won't provide you with any information that isn't in the manual and the information it does present is poorly organized.
Love Magic Lantern Guides!!!!.......2007-05-09
I have never been disappointed in a Magic Lantern Guides book!! This one, like the others, is chock full of information and very, very helpful!! There is no doubt in my mind, unless you know all there is to know
about cameras, you will love this handy, informative book!!! I use it often and love it!!!
wonderful .......2007-03-09
I Loved this. I don't have the camara yet as my husband got it for me.He has yet to return home. Just reading it has given alot of info.
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Introduction to digital color .......2006-06-16
Well designed and printed. Informative, but basic. This guide has brief information on many areas of digital color. NOT a "Holy Grail." An introduction to many aspects of the digital world which requires more than one book and great deal of study and effort to become proficient. A great gift for the serious, begining student, but too simplistic for a pro. As of this date the best professional digital color correction books are authored by Dan Margulis.
Book Description
This is exactly what the many photographers who are venturing into the digital world for the first time have been looking for: an easy-to-follow, well-illustrated manual that provides them with all the knowledge they need to take great digital photographs. And PCPhoto editor Rob Sheppard is the perfect person to guide beginners. In simple language, he gives a quick overview of what to expect from the digital camera; offers indispensable information on shooting techniques, cameras, printers, and accessories; and expertly unravels the confusion over formats and file sizes, lens conversion factors, media cards, downloading pictures, and the basics of getting a good print. Anyone who has just acquired a camera or ink jet printer, or is in the market for one, will find this indispensable.
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An excellent introduction.......2005-04-26
This book is the best I have seen for providing a succinct but comprehensive overview of digital photography methods and equipment for the beginner. It is easy to find what you want to learn about and copiously illustrated. Because it is just published, the equipment and technique information is up to date. The author's writing style is "just right" for conveying needed and useful information without overwhelming you with nuances. It is a perfect supplement to your camera's manual and it is only $7.95! I am going to look into more of Rob Sheppard's books on photography.
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THE ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS WORKBOOK is packed full of real-world yet incredibly practical and effective solutions to move digital photographers to a new level of performance. Contributors include twelve world-class professional digital photographers who share their tips and tricks. The authors provide details to move you beyond the basics of capture, processing and output to more sophisticated workflow functions and techniques that will help you create world-class images. They cover rigorous yet easy-to-understand approaches to: capture a great image in black-and-white and color, correct color, calibrate and set up systems properly, creatively manipulate and enhance the image, and produce an excellent print or output of the image.
Contributors: Steve Anchell, Stephen Burns, Yvonne Butler, Eric Cheng, Joe Farace, Lou Jones, Rick Sammon, George Schaub, Jeremy Sutton, Tony Sweet, Taz Tally, Eddie Tapp
* "Big name recognition" and collective knowledge of experts in digital photography and imaging.
* Wide breadth of special digital subjects in one text.
* Depth of coverage and practical application of each subject for amateurs to professionals across all areas of photography and graphic arts.
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Full of information!.......2005-07-11
Excellent work! Especially the 'fine art workflow' by Stephens Burns!
Debbi
Good if you're into color management and 3rd party software (other than PSCS).......2005-06-22
The book is full of examples using numerous (and sometimes pricey) 3rd party software and plugins for photoshop. Color management for monitors, printing, and B&W and infrared were focuses of this book, with SEVERAL chapters on B&W alone. Ther was also a lot on printing with your own inkjet printer (most of us use 3rd party professional printing services). The last parts of the book go over making "digital art" or complete collages and pics with photoshop (not photography at all), and the last section deals with turning your photos into paintings using filters.
The description of most everything is pretty broad in nature, and when discussing sharpening (always a hot topic), the suggestion is to "Use USM and keep the pixel radius and threshold pretty low, while changing the % to get the desired effect". That's about the 1 sentence on sharpening without using some 3rd party PS plugin.
Overall, not recommended. I am still looking for a good all-in-one photography book.
Wow!.......2005-05-28
First off, I'm an extremely amateur photographer, so I want to own up to that right away, since I realize that most of the people who buy this book are likely to be professional photographers. I'm not going to do a normal review to discuss the relevant chapter info either. The publisher's official write-up is better for that sort of thing, in my opinion. What I will say is this: I was slow to enter into the world of digital photography. I had the regular middle-range inexpensive digital camera, but whenever I went anywhere that I knew the pictures were going to really matter, I still lugged my SLR with all the great lens choices and accessories.
Last month, after reading through this book as mostly a curiosity, I took the plunge and bought a digital SLR. This book makes you truly appreciate the benefits of digital photography and the flexibility you can achieve through digital that you just can't get with your film negatives. I want to stress in advance that I am not an "advanced" digital photographer, but I still found this book to be beneficial and instrumental in bringing me around to this format. I wouldn't have wanted a basic book for this, since I would have outgrown that with the first round of pictures I took with my new camera.
Now, I'm in the process of working back through this book as I play with my new camera, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I definitely recommend this book for anyone who is the type of person who craves a little extra know-how when it comes to getting the most out of your work or hobby. If you are an amateur like me, don't be intimidated by the fact that this title was written for professionals who have advanced skills. When it comes to photographs, learning from the professional level is exactly what you want to do. Your pictures can't help but benefit.
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Photoshop Made Easy
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Finally, here is a guide to the favorite program of digital and film photographers alike—Photoshop—that’s user-friendly and jargon-free. Packed with 750 screenshots, it covers only what users need to know to get the job done and make the most of this powerful technology. From basic image correction and optimization to advanced techniques and special effects, illustrated tutorials show how to create a good digital workflow; crop and resize images; optimize exposure, sharpness, and color; retouch; and convert images to monochrome. Designed to be read in conjunction with Photoshop 7, CS, and CS2, and Elements 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0.
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Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)
ASIN: 2884790772 |
Book Description
This encyclopedic, visually spectacular guide is an essential resource for anyone striving to understand cutting-edge digital design theory and practice. As digital-based imagery grows increasingly popular, a rich vocabulary of technical language has emerged. These insider terms and instructions can completely mystify beginners and experts alike, hindering their progress. But with this thoroughly practical, stylishly laid-out A-to-Z of tips, facts, and exercises that hone skills and explain the hidden functions of the digital camera, all photographers can be in the know. It ranges from "Architecture" to "Zoom," features a detailed index, and contains a complete course of unique Photoshop tutorials that present both fundamental and advanced techniques. It's the short cut to joining the digital revolution, and getting great results.
Customer Reviews:
Not useful for anyone........2006-11-02
Frankly, this book isn't very good. I've seen worse writing, and the photos (apparently stock images -- it's not clear) used as examples aren't horrible, but I just can't imagine a reader for whom this book would be useful.
The information presented is clearly below that of an advanced reader. An intermediate photographer looking for more information or tips will be disappointed to find that explanations are ridiculously oversimplified. The section on aperture simply says that F-stop numbers are based on "scientific measurements". And the description of how JPEG compression works is so oversimplified that it's completely wrong. (I get the impression that the authors don't realize this.)
Meanwhile, other sections assume that the reader is beyond the beginner stage. For example, whereever exposure is discussed, inevitably the authors suggest that certain situations require using EV compensation, without ever detailing how much might be useful when (or even in which direction!). Not only are technical details which may be helpful to intermediate photographers lacking, but explanations for beginners are missing too.
And, as alluded to above, it doesn't even really make that great a coffee-table book. The photos used for examples are servicable, but nondescript. They generally serve to illustrate the point at hand, but don't really grab the eye otherwise.
So, really, I'd skip this one.
Book Description
It's the digital age for cameras, as successful pros and beginners alike realize they'll never run out of film, face the wrong weather, ruin a sequence, or lose a treasured album. An award-winning TV director shows how easy it is to enjoy a Digital SLR camera for capturing a baby's first step, the winning basket, or the peak of a sunrise. The explanations come without the usual jargon, but with the author's own photos to illustrate each technique: choosing the right camera for you, the whats and whens of choosing JPEGs or RAWs, startups and setups, darkroom creativity, storage and cataloging for a lifetime, and distribution as greeting cards, gifts, and wild new acts of your own imagination.
Customer Reviews:
ok, but not for people who wants to learn how to use SLR.......2005-09-12
this book is spending time trying to convince people the advantages of digital SLR over traditional film SLR. It talks about some basic details. If you're new to SLR world, you need something else besides this book.
Book Description
It's the bestselling, most complete digital guide available! Digital photography has changed the way people take pictures. This fully illustrated, total approach to digital will lead you into an exciting new world of image making. Following an essential roundup of available cameras, computers, scanners, software, and printers, it shows, in detailed text and over 300 color photographs, exactly how to take and make great portraits, landscapes, action shots, and more. Take advantage of the heightened ability to enhance images, from removing red-eye and blemishes, changing backgrounds or colors, and adding reflections, to creating artistic effects with collaging, filters, and lighting techniques. Easy-to-follow projects for making calendars, business cards, websites, and more, along with sections on jargon-busting and useful addresses, make this the only source you need.
Customer Reviews:
Good principle information........2005-09-22
It does not ever mention the Sony CD 300 camera pictured on its cover, but does give understanding in the general operation of digitals and some insight on film and its history briefly.
Best book I've seen!.......2004-04-15
This is the best book I have found so far on digital photography. If you know the basics and are looking for some in-depth info, I recommend you buy this book because it covers all aspects of digital photography well. I guess I would describe it as an intermediate guide, since one person complained that it is not a beginging book. Actually, I think that depends on the person and how much you want to learn about the topic. Also, it is easy to understand and unlike many books I have seen it is really well illustrated and the pictures helped me to understand the text--so the illustrations are well thought out. If you are shopping for a book on digital this one should be considered strongly.
Complicated for a beginner.......2002-05-25
I borrowed this from the library. I found it to be complicated. I'm a beginner in serious photography. I don't think it is a good guide for a beginner.
A good overall guide, well illustrated and with good depth.......2002-04-28
If you are already have some introduction to the fundamentals of photography, and are looking to explore digital photography (both technically and creatively) this is a very good book. It has a good discussion of hardware (cameras, etc.) and software (for editing and manipulating images). It also has a good discussion of approaches and techniques to taking photos. The book is extensively illustrated throughout with color photos and drawings, a real strength compared to most other books.
My bias is that most people should focus more on taking good photographs - paying attention to lighting, exposure, composition, etc. - than on technology. It takes a lot of editing to fix a bad shot. So the fact that this is written by a photographer is another big plus (though he appears to do mostly coffee table books, rather than guides).
A better book for some is Steve Bavister's Digital Photography. It's much clearer on the key fundamentals of photography. It has less detail all around, but that is a plus for those who want the main ideas quickly or looking for an accessible introduction. That's the book I bought for my teenage nephew; he's smart, but given his limited experience, I thought it better to give him a book with more emphasis on photography.
Note that Freeman's book discusses technical aspects of hardware and software generically, not specific to any program, which may be a negative for those users looking for a step-by-step guide to their programs or software. Also, if you don't think you'll ever do more than resize or fix red-eye, the technical discussion may not be much use to you. OR, it may open your eyes to what can be done!
Another set of alternatives, for a narrower group of users looking more for specifics on the technical aspects of hardware and software, are books like Long's Complete Digital Photography. But those books don't use photos and illustrations in the text, and are written by technical writers - not photographers. They emphasize the "digital" far more than the "photography," and aren't good as an all-in-one first book.
This is one of many books where the rating really depends on the fit to your needs. My 4 rating assumes that you are a match ... it may be the wrong buy for some.
Absolutely great!.......2001-12-30
My comments refer to the hard-cover version, 224 pages, ISBN: 0-500-54246-5.
I bought this book two days ago... and have already read it (actually the very same night of the afternoon I bought it)... I couldn't let go until I had read the lot. The book is very well written, exciting, fascinating, straight to the point, but still explaining detail where necessary.
The chapters a logically grouped, following the digital flow of the data.
I could claim the book is good because it is so recent, actually it has just been released a few weeks ago. The digital world is progressing at a pace, where related information becomes obsolete the minute it is printed. This is not the case with this book, the information is up-to-date (looking ahead), covering all aspects of digital imaging, combined with the pros and cons of the technology. Yes, cons! Ever wondered why your digital camera has this huge depth of field? This book provides the answer.
Do you hate reading software manuals? I never read them, and usually they are dull. Ever wondered how to get this dark mountain a bit lighter so it matches the bright skies?
Section three of the book "Techniques" will guide you through the steps of image manipulation in a way one can actually understand and follow. Good stuff!
I started with digital photography only three month ago. I started with a DX3900 (now enjoyed by my wife) and got myself a G2, which guided me to the conclusion that film is dead, long live digital photography! ... where I will eventually dispose of my SLR, an EOS 30. I shot 1,400 images in two month (which equals $1,170 of costs -- for film and delopement -- based on the conventional process).
Why am I telling this?
Well, in case you are looking at going digital, this book will open your mind-set pro digital, educating and showing you in a lot of areas what you can actually do and achieve by going digital.
I could brag on for much longer, the point is: this book is brilliant compared to other books I have seen or partially read contemplating this subject.
It is also a very nice crafted book. Colourful, a very good layout, printed on very good quality paper... all-in-all: high quality in word and print... Go for it, it's money well spent!
To get an idea on my stance, you may visit http://max.grenkowitz.net/Photography/
Best regards,
Max
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The Digital Photography Workbook
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