Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

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Having recently decided to move to the DSLR world, I needed to learn how to shoot pictures in mode other than Full Auto.

So I purchased this book as well as
"Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)"

While this book is good, for my specific case (I'm fairly comfortable with the digital world), the "Understanding Exposure" was a far better book for me.

I appreciate the fact that the author is trying to explain about image formats, memory cards, etc... But what I was really looking, was for a book to explain how to shoot great pictures.

I had to learn about exposures, apertures, shutter speed, ISO, etc, and this book covers it slightly, but wasn't enough for me to have a good grasp.

If you're new to the digital photography world, then yeah... go for it and buy this book, but if you've already owned a Digital Camera (and knew what you were doing) but only shot pictures in Auto Mode, then I'd suggest the "Understanding Exposure" book. Not only it explains basic and advanced concepts, but it's full of pictures so you can visually understand how each parameter affects the exposure.

Since I do a lot of my reading on subways, I've always felt a little embarrassed when carrying one of the books in the "For Dummies" line. At the same time, I've always found that the series really does provide a broad spectrum of knowledge for entry into a new field. This book is no exception.

Although Busch expects the reader to have some knowledge of the controls on his or her digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR) and how to operate a computer, he leads the new DSLR owner by the hand to the information necessary to get good photographs. Moreover, he clearly keys this knowledge to the digital side of photography. For example, he spends several pages talking about the use of the camera's histogram (a chart of the distribution of light values in a picture) to improve exposures. He also explains the differences between camera formats like JPG and RAW, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Some of the material, like the discussion of different focal length lenses, may be applicable to film single lens reflexes as well, but if you are coming to a DSLR from a point and shoot camera, this will be useful information.

There is also information about processing your photographs in image editing software with a brief explanation of the different image editing functions. He finishes up with the "Part of Tens" which includes tips for better pictures not covered elsewhere in the book, suggested projects and even useful websites.

For someone who doesn't expect to push his or her photography skills beyond the bare minimum, this may be the only book ever needed (besides the camera manual). But DSLR's have a way of pulling you into the hobby and then this book just won't be enough. For example, even though this book covers image processing software, it's more from the point of knowing the potential. Actual use of Photoshop or other software will require much more information. In addition, there are many other decisions that a serious digital photographer will have to address, like whether to use in-camera sharpening, that aren't even addressed here. Also not mentioned was the use of Adobe Camera Raw, which is the front end of Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.

Another area that I felt was weak was the section on composition which did not even cover some of the basic guidelines like the "rule of thirds." (Busch mentions a "rule of thirds" but only in terms of where to put the horizon in a landscape.)

Finally there are a few mistakes in the book like the perpetuation of the myth that wide-angle lenses have greater depth field than telephotos. It's a rule of optical science that for a given aperture and image size the depth of field is the same whether you use a wide-angle or a telephoto lens.

Notwithstanding these complaints, this book will provide a good introduction to photography with a DSLR.

The Dummies people have finally recognized that books about digital photography deserve to be published in full color, and this one amply demonstrates the reason why. It's written by the leading author of DSLR books (I also own his Nikon D70 guide), and is filled from cover to cover with wonderful full color photos and shrewd advice for getting the most from your camera.

If anything, this book is even clearer than the usual Dummies book, taking you through every step in choosing, using, and accessorizing your digital SLR. It's perfect for new DSLR owners who are puzzled by the many options, features, and settings found in these cameras. It's also a good guide for those seeking to improve their skills. I now fully understand things like continuous autofocus and single autofocus, how to select lenses, when to use aperture and shutter priority, and why I should not ever use my D70's full "automatic" mode.

Unlike some other DSLR books I've seen, this one covers both cameras and photography thoroughly, so you'll learn how to use your camera as well as how to take better images.

The Cadillac's of the digital camera world are the Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras. Here is where the camera companies put forth their latest research, the latest components in sensing, image processing and everything else. For the average advanced amateur, the question has to be, what will I get with a dSLR that makes it worth the extra huyndreds of dollars?

This book answers that question. It covers the design of the dSLR camera and uses this to explain the advantages. It will enable you to decide if you need to spend the extra money or if it would suit you just as well to have a high end point and shoot camera. As you might guess, the author is a solid fan of dSLRs, but he is kind enough to point out that they may not be for everyone. He gives the advantages and some of the disadvantages of both the dSLR and what you can expect out of point and shoot.

One point he doesn't mention, the features that you now get in a dSLR such as increased pixel count will move their way downward into the cheaper cameras as time goes on. Of course by then, the dSLRs will have a bevy of new features.

Finally, to round out the story of dSLRs he does cover image processing and printing. Again, he concentrates on the unique features that dSLRs bring such as RAW files, etc.

You can always count on Dummies books to present complicated information in an easy-to-absorb style, and this one is even better than most. New D-SLR owners will find everything they need to know to master their cameras. Veterans will discover new features and new techniques, too. All the illustrations are in full color, so you can see exactly what kind of results you'll get if you follow this book's advice.

There seem to be a lot of D-SLR books on the market now. Many of them concentrate on the technology or spend too much time describing how to "fix" your pictures in Photoshop. This book has exactly the right mix of nuts and bolts, tips on what you can do with image editing, and, throughout the text, lots and lots of photographic techniques of the sort you really won't find in many of the other D-SLR books.

Like many snapshooting amateurs, I upgraded from an ordinary point/shoot digital camera to a digital SLR because I wanted to take advantage of the features these new cameras offer. Plus, a camera like my Olympus E-500 doesn't really cost much more than the high-end non-SLR cameras. However, once I got my camera, I didn't know what to do with it.

This book cleared everything up for me. It provided a clear explanation of the advantages of digital SLR cameras, plus it listed some of the drawbacks I was not aware of at first, such as the inability to shoot movies. Then it told me about all the different controls and how to use them. There were great sections in this book on how to take specific kinds of pictures and how to choose an image editor. The editing portion got me started and inspired me to buy a Dummies book on Photoshop Elements so I can learn more.

As I said, this book really told me what I could do with my new camera. There was even a section in the Parts of Tens that listed things you'd never thought of doing with a digital SLR and I certainly hadn't. Thank you for a great introduction to my new camera.

This book is definitely written with an eye towards those just getting their feet wet with digital SLRs. The technical portions of the book are excellent--you will have a much better understanding of the capabilities of your camera and, more importantly, harnessing those capabilities. Other non-technical sections, such as pointers on composition, are helpful as well. Finally, while not as crisply written as other sections, the book includes a decent discussion on available software and the process of editing images.

If you are buying your first digital SLR, add this book to the order. One hint--READ YOUR CAMERA'S MANUAL FIRST. It makes it much easier to digest the information provided and immediately experiment with your new understanding of your camera's functions.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who doesn't really know much about how digital SLR cameras work. The book provides a general overview of the main areas of interest to beginner photographers, but the book is rather basic though, so unless you are a true beginner, the book is probably not for you. Personally, I think the main value of this book is that I now understand enough about the different terms/principles to seek out more specific books for further reading. For example, I ordered "Understanding Exposure", and I'm probably also going to get a book specifically geared toward low light shooting as well.

"Digital SLR Cameras" is helpful for someone trying to decide whether to upgrade from a point-and-shoot camera to an SLR. Photos comparing the two camera types, as well as illustrating various SLR features are provided throughout the material. Noise, depth of field, lens dust, exposure, histograms, different file storage formats, infrared options, and basic editing were all covered.

The "bad news" is that its coverage of SLR lenses still left areas needing greater treatment. However, overall Busch's book is very informative.

This book covers just about all the questions you can have about Digital SLRs and then some. All topics are explained clearly and concisely. It is worth the price.

I have enjoyed this book and found many useful tips and tricks to use. I would suggest this book to anyone that's looking for a better understanding of DSLR's.

I have been into photography much of my life. I found this book to be easy to read, informative, well written, and filled with photographic examples of the points being made. It ends with helpful websites and tips on photo editing using programs i.e. Adobe Photoshop, etc..

This book has lots of useful information. I used the book and talked about it to students who were learning about digital photography.

In fact one of the students was so impressed they purchased the book from me.

Anyone who wants to learn about digital SLR cameras and photography should have this book at their side. It starts off simple with plenty of good information for beginners, but then dumps into more advanced ideas and techniques.

The style is easy to read and absorb with a light-hearted touch that makes learning about your DSLR almost painless. Very advanced photographers who feel they already know everything probably won't be satisfied with this book's content. But the rest of us will find a lot to learn here.

This book is good for those who don't know much about the digital photography world, such as flash cards, the digital sensors, etc. It also covers how to choose a DSLR camera and the accessories for it. The book also gives you a good beginners primer on how to take pictures. It covers all aspects but a bit shallow. If you're thinking about getting a DSLR and are also brand new to photography in general, this is the book you want. If you already know how to take pictures well and are moving from a film SLR to a digital, you can learn the digital nuances online. No need to buy the book. For just taking pictures, I learned a lot more from Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson.

I took this book out of the library, because I find technology books to be hit or miss. After reading the first chapter, where he explains his assumptions that you understand the concept behind digital photography and want to learn what a dSLR (digital single reflex lens) camera can do, I nearly bought it, because it sounded EXACTLY like what I was looking for. I've been using digital point-and-shoot cameras almost since they came out.

Unfortunately, I ended up finding this book to be less than helpful. I'm glad I read it, because it does give a great sketch of all the things you can do with a dSLR (and also mentions some of the things you can't and why). Unfortunately, I don't feel like there's anything I can do now with my camera that I couldn't have done before. Since using Aperture priority and Shutter speed priority is where most amateurs will end up using a dSLR (once they get off point and shoot mode) I thought there would be more information about how to conquer everyday problems using different settings. For example, you're trying to get pictures of your son on a bike on a cloudy day: suggestions? Instead, I found very little information about dealing with unusual conditions, and even fewer photographic or other examples.

The rest of the book covered things like the composition of a good photo, the structure of a dSLR, and how to edit images on the computer. Frankly, I have my hands full just learning to use my camera and I have no interest right now in advanced image editing on the computer. And while I appreciate that understanding the inner workings of the camera does help explain the concepts of aperture and shutter speed, I also don't think he used those sections in the best way to get people to taking better photos.

In the end, I thought the book was worth glancing at, because it has really helped me better understand what my questions really are, and that is definitely a helpful step. Nevertheless, I mostly found the book to cover too much information in too little detail, and frankly, I do not think this book will help many people take better quality photos than they were taking with the P or Auto modes already.

This book has a lot of information about the basics about Digital SLR cameras. The only compaint is that I got frustrated with the many "see page __" - I don't like to keep jumping around in a book.

A really good book is "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson - it's taught me the most about how to take a good picture.

Excellent reading for those who had not contact with digital or slr photography (as myself) maybe a little bit boring for those who have (not me) because it describes basic and deep fact about cameras and photography step by step

This is the second edition regarding digiral photography I've purchased. The "Dummie" series are great reference tools.

Let me be forthright -- I recently bought the Canon Rebel XT SLR to take pictures of my two month old daughter. I wanted those warm and fuzzy candid shots of her (you know, like the ones they have in those parenting magazines). After fiddling with the settings on the camera and taking tons of pictures, I noticed they were an improvement over my old point-and-shoot camera. However, not enough to justify the big $$$ I spent on the Rebel and the fancy lens. A beginners guide on SLR cameras was definitely in order.

After skimming over the first few chapters of this book, I decided to buy it. After all, I've had good experiences with other books in the "Dummy" series in the past. Once I digged deeper into the book, though, I discovered the book was no help for me at all! For example, the author spends an considerable amount of time writing about the benefits of SLR cameras over point-and-shoot cameras, how to pick the best SLR camera, and the difference between memory storage devices. This was no help for me at all because (1) I wouldn't have bought my Canon if I wasn't already convinced it was better than my old camera and (2) I'm kind of stuck with the memory card the camera is compatible with. I just want to know what buttons to push and which levels to set on my Canon to keep my baby's pictures from being blurry!!!!

This book reads more like an textbook on the inner workings of a camera and the jargon that goes along with it. But, since I just wanted a practical guide on how to take cool pictures, this book was no help for me.

Like all books for dummies this one is very simple to read and follow. Great examples and layed out nicely. If you are just staring out with Digital SLR camera, and they are different from point and shoot types, you must read this book.

Easy book to read. Good to read for short blurbs or sit and read chapter after chapter. It is detailed and show lots of examples.

The book is logically laid out, as are all the Dummies books. Busch certainly prepares a brand-spanking new beginner to the world of SLRs. But if you have the least bit of experience or an artistic bend on how you take your pictures, it's much too simple for you. (I've owned a Nikon 6006 for several yrs & recently finally bought that Nikon D70S.) I still haven't found the book I'm looking for - giving you great technique and composition. The book is just average - keep looking if you're needing more inspiration.

Having recently gotten my first digital SLR, I thought "Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies" would be perfect for teaching me the basics of the digital SLR camera. I was right.

For those familiar with the "Dummies" series of books, the layout of "Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies" (I'll just call it the "book" from here on as the title is a bit long) will be very familiar. Useful tips and other notes can be found in the margins for quick reference. Even the ever-popular cheat sheet is included inside the front cover.

What I like about this book is that it covers everything from what the acronym "SLR" stands for (single lens reflex) to chromatic aberration (a discoloring issue). The digital SLR provides more creative freedom than a point-and-shoot camera does, and the book tells you exactly how to take advantage of these freedoms.

It would seem difficult to write a useful book about digital SLRs, since there are several models and brands out there. The book avoids this issue by discussing the functions of digital SLRs, which are pretty much the same across the board, and not necessarily which button does what. Although there is some of that too. Whether you're a Canon person or a Nikon person or other, you'll get the point.

A book with the word "Photography" in the title would seem to imply that there are plenty of photos inside, and that is true of this book. They are usefully tied to the concepts that the book discusses. When exposure is discussed, photos showing under, over and just-right exposure help explain what the text is saying.

This book is not just for digital SLR newbies. Many people that have digital SLRs may only use a fraction of the features that their cameras offer. For those folks, this book can open up more ways for them to use their cameras. For newbies, the benefits of reading this book are obvious.

I'm a fan of the "Dummies" books (which perhaps says something about me) and "Digital SLR Cameras and Photography" for Dummies did not disappoint. It is a must-read for anyone that is considering buying a digital SLR as well as new owners. All but the most experienced digital SLR users will find some benefit to reading "Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies."

..for the beginner digital SLR photographer. I am sure an expert could take a little something from this book, as well. I used this book as a research tool to help decide which camera to buy. It has enough substance that I keep it handy as a ready reference while taking pics in the field. The author does a great job keeping the attention of the experienced and the inexperienced photographer.

Happy Holidays,
Smacka

This book is perfect for beginner photographers that are making the leap from a point-and-click camera to a DSLR. The author provided clear and concise explanations that helped me understand how my camera functions and he also provided basic photography concepts. The author came across as modest and added a tad of humor, which made for an enjoyable reading experience. I definitely recommend this book as well as thoroughly reading through your owner's manual and you should be taking great pictures in no time!

Don't waste your time or money on this book. This guy spends more time talking about point and shoot cameras and what then can't do and spends very little time on useful instruction for beginners of DSLR cameras

I'm completely new to cameras, whether SLR, film, or digital. So I was hoping for something I could read that would really help be build a foundation without having to spend hours and hours cluelessly playing around, hoping for epiphanies.

The Cons:

1. I can understand how someone who has shot film for a long time might be disappointed in the book, because it seemed to me a lot of the content was photography-centric, not digital-photography-centric. Though usually with dSLR slant.

2. Nothing is ever covered in depth. But hey, it's a Dummies book, it's a primer for the rest of your adventures.

3. I would really have liked to see some tables in there to help with shutter-speeds/f-stops their combinations and effects. I learned a lot, but I am still struggling with f-stops in particular.

The Pros

1. It is simply amazing how many different facets of the photo world (digital or otherwise) are touched.

2. The book does a great job of highlighting all the different tools new people like myself would not really understand, like the differences between file types (JPEG/RAW/TIFF) or filters, and giving you enough information to get started without going overboard.

3. Constantly discussing the differences in grades of equipment, from what a new person would need compared to a professional is very useful. The discussion of what you're getting for your extra dollars between that $100 tripod and the $500 tripod is really helpful when you're just starting and scratching your head going "Isn't a tripod a tripod?".

4. The flow of the book is excellent. You never delve too deeply into a concept nor do you ever really just skip right off the top.

5. There are even a number of goodies in here including websites the author finds useful (which helps given the 1,000 of sites out there) and even how to create your own filters (I'm looking forward to creating a pinhole filter)

****

Bottom-lining it - If you're switching from film to digital, there will be large chunks that you will already know, so you may want to search for a book that specifically discusses the differences between film and digital.

If you're completely new to photography and your first camera is a dSLR, this is a great book. I would recommend it in a heartbeat.

When i bought this book i thought it is a good one for a beginner. However, after i read the book i relaized that this not a new photgrapher friendly book. The language is too difficult with a lot of technical expressions that are not explained. I believe you have to be a photographer to benefit from this book. I am crrently learning abut the basics of digital SLR photograohy from a free website which is much easier and more illustrative. My advice is if you are a budding digital SLR photographer this book is not for you.

I picked up this book as a refresher but am astonished at how much I was missing out on all these years. I am an avid photographer mostly when I travel. I also enjoy taking outdoor head and shoulder shots of nieces, nephews or anyone photogenic. Currently I am exploring the depth of field settings on my DSLR. Next I am going to get more involved with wide angle shots using objects in the foreground and show its environment in the background.
I highly recommend this for new owners of a DSLR camera.

This is a great DVD. This is my first SLR camera and I know very little about the many, often daunting and intimidating, features of my camera but this DVD explained them clearly and intelligently. I now feel confident about using my camera and have already had some good initial results. Olympus should include this DVD with every camera.

This is a great book for beginniners. I found myself having to go back and re-read pages to make sure I got the concepts, but it was definitely a positive thing. I was worried when I ordered the book that it would be too slow and not provide much depth.

This book was a great bargain. I got a new book for a used book price.

I'm pretty much new to the DSLR world, in fact, after reading this book I realized I didn't really know much at all about cameras in general. This book gave me a great introduction into how DSLR's work, all the proper terms I should know, and showed techniques on improving my photography.

I could see how this book can kind of drag on for the more experienced photographers, since it does go over a lot of topics. But as a newbie to this area, I greatly appreciated all the information.

Some other things: The author does seem to go out of his way to say that DSLR's are vastly superior to Point and Shoot's. Yes, I get it, DSLR's take a greater quality picture and also gives you more control; however, a DSLR won't fit in your pants pocket.

Also, I wish I read this book BEFORE I bought my camera as the beginning of the book tells you what to look for when buying a camera. So if you haven't purchased your first DSLR and are new to serious photography, I would have to say to buy this book before you choose a camera.

Some of the things I liked:
An explanation of all the lens and other accessories that might be useful to you.
All the advice on shooting... pictures.
The author's serious but not too serious tone. He also offered a realistic perspective on what to do in certain situations.
Post-processing advice.

Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
is well designed to teach amatuers like me on the different features of an SLR camera. I have had my Nikon D50 for 2 years and get very good results,but still need to learn so much more. That is the reason for buying the Dummies book....to remember all the ins and outs of lenses, f stops, ISO's and so much more I can turn to my copy of the dummies book to look up the information I need.

The big attraction of this series of "for Dummies" books is that we who buy these products have little respect for our own knowledge and plenty of respect for those who do and are able to write books like this.

I am currently converting from film photography to digital photography and some aspects are quite daunting. I have, therefore, purchased several books and tutorial DVDs on the subject and am working my way through them all. The title of this product suggests it is the right place to start and, on reflection, is exactly where I should have started. For those of you, who like me, are converting to digital for the first time, grab your camera and a copy of this book and work your way through from cover to cover until you are conversant with the new technology. It really will give you a good grounding.

That, however, will only work very well if you are already conversant with photography. If you are new to photography altogether and a digital SLR camera is your very first camera, you may have to learn a few basic lessons of, for example, the correlation between film speeds, shutter speeds and aperture settings - which really do need to be understood, before you study this book.

David Busch clearly knows what he is talking about and is able to put that knowledge into an easy-to-follow format for us Dummies to read and, as I say, I wish I had read this book before getting into some of the more technical tomes I also purchased.

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First off I will say that I am a pretty technically savvy person. I am the person people hand their digital goodies over to figure out how to make it do something. My secret is I LOVE dummy books. Just give me enough info to be dangerous and I will explore and figure out the rest on my own. I have decided to step out of the realm of point and shoots and bought a Canon Digital Rebel xsi. Now what do I do? Buy a Dummy book of course! However as I am reading this book I quickly realize that the author is tossing out f stops and other lingo like he knows that "I" know what the heck he is talking about. Here is how he explains F-stops: "F-stops use all these weird intermediate numbers that do represent halving and doubling the amount of light passed by the aperture." WTF? How about show me, the "dummy" a single shot using different f-stops? How about the same for shutter speed, and ISO, and how these three relate together to get me to take great photos? It's like the editor took a dull how to book and tried to add in some catchy chapter subtitles and some very weak attempts at humor and called it a dummy book. NOW with that said, there is useful information in the book and I am sure those with a little more technical expertise would benefit. It's just not what I have come to expect from dummy books. This is not for the beginner beginner and is going back to Amazon.

I wish you would come out with some DVD's for Dumimies for people like me who are visual learnes more than reading text. Just a suggestion I found on e-bay for &55 that take you from how to charge your battery all the way through the man parts and how to use them, I think that would be a good tool along with the books. Thank you, Kisti Hckam

The book is better than it sounds. I have been taking pictures for years but didnt really utilize all the basic features. Many of the principles apply to Digital slr's as well. It is a quick read and sheds some light on bracketing for optimal pictures, better aperture settings for different effects, and more.

This book is great and helped me to take the giant leap into digital SLR world. I just purchased my Nikon d5000 and this book helped me to make my final decision. I feel like I'm better informed. Funny lingo in the book too.

I bought a new DSLR camera and had no clue how to work it. This book explains in simple words how to use each button on your camera and how to get the best pictures possible.

Great book to learn the DSLR cameras.

If you are just starting out and need advice on your digital camera - get this book. Lots of easy to understand tips and advice and the book is in laymans terms so you don't have to figure out what you are reading before you can use the manual.

Very good book for beginners in the digital field. Covers all aspects of a new film less era. Shoot and instantly view your shot keep or re shoot. Excellent book.

I am new to DSLR photography and I bought this book to learn about the camera's settings and how to take a good photograph. I am on chapter 5 and beyond lost. This book was a big waste of money. Do not buy this book unless you grasp technical details easily or are experienced in photography.

I just got my first Digital SLR camera. I checked out at least a dozen books from the library before I finally purchased this one. It was very helpful, easy to read and easy to understand. I will probably read it a second time to just absorb more information.

Transitioning from a point and shoot to your first DLSR can have quite a learning curve. There's a lot more you can do with them, but there's also a lot more to learn. The Dummies book is a great way to stepping up to the next level.

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This book is great if you are fairly new to DSLR photography and need to get familiar with the basics.

It also covers more sophisticated techniques that can help experienced photographers.

Well written, easy to read format.

I recently bought a Canon Rebel XSi and bought this book, hoping it would make life easier. It doesn't! I am new to the dSLR world, but this book spends about 3 chapters telling you why a dSLR is better than a point and shoot. Way too much nonsense info. I did not find this book useful for someone who wants to better understand hwo to get good shots from their camera. If you are a Rebel XSi user, I recently purchased a 3-hour XSi specific training DVD put out by Michael Andrews a professional photographer. It's very good. I believe the site is canonrebelxsidvd dot com.

The book has the basics of what you need to decide on which DSLR you want..and even some idea about which lenses to buy...it is a good book.

The book is good for understanding the basics...but..

-it is repetitive and doesn't have enough concise content
-the author seems to be a bit old school..I can't trust him to cover everything in the current environment
-put me to sleep many times

Just started using digital slr camera. Read the book first, then purchased camera. A great and easy way to learn using the slr camera. In simple, readable language that a beginner can understand. Also a great reference book.

This book is very helpful for the beginning photographer, though very slightly outdated. I liked that it has sections on photoshop and other software.

Not only for dummies !!!. Version is updated to show latest info about Digital SLR.

TO much comparing point and shoot cameras to SLR. That was not what I bought it for. His other book on Nikons
D5000 is all I needed. I wasted my money on this one.

Book was in perfect condition, came quickly, was reasonably priced and is a very helpful book.

It's an okay book but I'm disappointed at lack of usable content. I'm willing to bet that the idiots guide to digital slr cameras would be more informative. Skip this one, you'll be glad you did.

A very disappointing and useless book..Please dont waste your money on this book..It will teach you nothing about cameras or photography..This may have been the worst book I ever purchased, double period

I wish I could comment without rating the book. My problem is, I wanted a primer on digital cameras, and I thought this was one. It's not, of course; it's about SLRs, whatever those may be. For a primer on digital cameras, I recommend the Quick Snap Guide to Digital Photography.

I am not really a big fan of for dummies books, but my husband is. He has enjoyed it. thanks. Excellent service by the way.

I think this is a very good book for the money - it teaches you the mechanics of your digital SLR and answers all of the why's and how to's for more effective picture-taking.