5 comments about The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2.

1. Excellent book with excellent tips. Simply a must read and a keep to read again later. Anyone can get something out of this book. Great photography tips. A must read.



2. Great information and takes up from where Vol. One left off. SK did an awesome job in putting the reader next to him in casual conversation about the how to's in getting great shots.



3. EVERYONE can learn something from this book. Easy to read and understand too. Buy it!



4. If you have a digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera and you want to learn how to take the camera out of "auto mode" and get great pictures, then this book (and its predecessor) is for you. If you don't know how to use that flower on the mode dial, this book can teach you. Even people with point-and-shoot digital cameras will find valuable tips throughout this book.
   
   The Digital Photography Book Volume 2 by Scott Kelby is not an update of his previous work, but rather it starts where Volume 1 left off with a whole new set of topics. Written with Scott Kelby's dry sense of humor, the book explains how to use a flash, improve shots using the standard flash that comes with the camera, how to set up a digital photography studio, and how to get great shots. For example, if you want to learn how to take macro shots of a flower, rather than explaining depth of field and apertures, Kelby tells you the settings you need to adjust on your camera to get the shot; this is when to use that flower mode button on point-and-shoot cameras. This step-by-step formula is repeated in the section on how to take great travel photos "it won't be long before you friends are overcome with emotion (jealousy)," portraits, landscapes, macro shots and even how to shoot a wedding. However, once you've read that section, you might be more inclined to tell Cousin Jennifer that your camera is broken when asked to shoot her wedding. In addition, there are tips on using your camera's features to get better shots, and, like Volume 1, recipes for getting a particular shot. Each page shows a photo of a scene or the camera and a short explanation of how to achieve the desired shot. The book is written as if Kelby is standing next you giving you how-to tips.
   
   Kelby is a professional photographer, designer, and podcast star. Volume 1 is the best selling digital photography book of all time. However, most digital photographers know Kelby for his work with Adobe Photoshop users. He teaches on-line photography and Photoshop classes, and he participates in photo walks and teaches at photo workshops in locations like Yosemite and Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has an on-line blog and asked his loyal readers how to convince people to read the introduction to his book. He incorporated their suggestions and rewrote chapter 1 just prior to the book's publication.
   
   The Digital Photography Book Volume 2 by Scott Kelby is an entertaining read for those for whom photography is a serious hobby or for wanna-be pros. It is well-written with easy-to-understand instructions. You can literally open the book to a particular page, grab your camera and go shoot a great scene. A word of warning, though, if you think all you need is a digital camera, a memory card and this book to achieve professional results! You will soon learn that to get the "good" shots like the pros, you need more camera accessories - like an external flash, remote shutter control, polarizing filter, a flash screen and of course, a tripod... and I could go on. Scott Kelby gives away the pro's secrets. With practice, an alarm clock (the best light is at dawn) and a few accessories, you can wow your friends and family with some amazing photographs. This book should be carried right alongside Volume 1 in your camera bag.



5. I purchased both Volumes 1 and 2 at the same time. Both of these books are great!! Volume 2 builds on the subjects listed in Volume 1, going into more detail about certain subjects like shooting for weddings, landscapes, etc. As I wrote in my review of Volume 1, I really like not having to wade through tons of theory to get to the meat of the subject. The book itself is very nice, with great example photos of each subject along with Scott's commentary, instructions, and advice. I also enjoy his brand of humor. Being able to get the type of photo I want, with minimal figuring out of things, frees me to take Scott's instructions and advice and go a step (or more) beyond, thus learning the theory itself. Think of this book (as well as Vol 1) as a sort of "learn a foreign language while on the plane" type of book. And don't scoff! You'd be surprised at what the brain retains during a plane flight.

5 comments about The Digital Photography Book, Volume 1.

1. For anyone who has ever thought to themselves, "Just tell me what I'm supposed to do...never mind all the technicalities", this book is for you. I have never been disappointed by a Scott Kelby book and recommend several of them to both my photography and graphic design students.



2. Scott Kelby makes fun of his own lame humor however, in an approximately 200 page book, you don't need 25% in lame humor, making fun of lame humor and repetition of his pontificating.
   
   While there is some good information here, there isn't much that one can't find in the most basic references or for free online.
   
   I've never read one of Kelby's books before and looked forward to getting this one due to his reputation. However, if his style is consistent with this edition, I won't be reading or purchasing any others.



3. An excellent photography book with excellent tips. A must read book. Anyone can get something out of this book. A must read book and a must keep book to read again later.



4. This book opened a new world for me and has served as an inspiration to learn more and more about photography.



5. This is my kind of book! If I wanted to wade through tons of theory, I would get one of the 400+ page photography books on the market; I really don't have alot of time for all of that. I know some purists out there will scoff at this kind of book, which, along with Volume 2, get to the meat of the subject. I personally find getting to the meat of the subject extremely helpful. This allows me to not only get a particular shot I am looking for with a minimal amount of figuring things out, but it also provides a great stepping stone for me to experiment more and go beyond. And I personally enjoy his humor. More than once, I got a good chuckle at some of his remarks. The looks of the book are nice as well. Each page gives a wonderful photo example, as well as Scott's take on a particular photographic subject, instructions, and helpful advice. I own several books by this author, and have not been disappointed by any of them.

5 comments about Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition).

1. This book has improved my shooting skills. I rarely if ever ventured to the manual setting on my D300 before reading this book. Now I embrace the ability to have more flexibility then just shooting in Aperture or Shutter Priority modes.



2. Having just made the jump from digital P&S to a dSLR, I bought this book on a friend's recommendation.
   
   The author does a good job of explaining the basics of photography, something most of us using P&S cameras have little clue about.
   
   The book was very informative and helpful. The pictures in the book are stunning (especially Bryon's smoking hot wife!), as should be expected in a book about photography.
   
   If you're already knowledgeable about exposure, shutter speed, f-stops, etc, then this probably isn't the book for you.
   
   However, if you're just getting started in real photography, I would highly recommend this book.



3. this book helps alot when it comes to the effects of exposure in photography. I'm still lost though. I can't seem to get my camera off the automatic setting yet. The book shows what happens at different settings it even gives examples of subtle changes. It clearly shows the results of changing the exposure settings and demonstrates alot of photos where the exposure is just OK but how to get the same photo to POP by adjusting exposure settings.



4. The book is good, it tells you how to properly expose for different scenarios and effects but its explained too much. Its aimed for begginers so it can be a little boring for the ones that already know the basics. The pictures in the book look old and I didnt like that. Overall its a good book for learning from scratch or maybe catch a few extra tips that you may not already know as an intermediate photographer.



5. I have read many photography books, and this book is my photography bible. It is suitable for beginners and intermediate. Both novice and intermediate photographers should not miss...
   
   It contains theories and clear examples with clear explainations. Following assignments in this book provided, you will get more understanding on taking pictures.

5 comments about David Busch's Nikon D300 Guide to Digital SLR Photography.

1. Only in 3rd chapter, but this book is far better than any of his others. Diagrams and pictures are large and in color and Busch is extremely thorough. All content is about the D300; not a lot of generic digital photography fluff. Not only is this the first book out on the D300, but probably the best, by far.



2. The book is very well written and gives an excellent explanation of all camera controls and options. The best part is the explanation of the "why" of all options.



3. Beginners and advanced photographers will love this plain-speaking, but in-depth explanation of the new Nikon D300 digital SLR.
   
   David Busch is becoming one of my favorite authors. I've reviewed several of his books, including a few of his camera guides, and what I appreciate most is that he has the ability to write at exactly the right level for his intended audience. His guide to the Nikon D80, for example, was aimed at entry-level photographers who aspired to greater proficiency, and did a good job of guiding them along this path while explaining the features and settings of the camera fully.
   
   Now Busch has written a guide for the Nikon D300, and he seems to recognize that a book that sticks to an entry-level approach won't work with a camera that has such a rich set of capabilities. Even so, he does a good job with the first few chapters and the introductory material in later chapters of providing a solid grounding in basic ideas.
   
   New photographers are not dumped in over their heads. Even more advanced photographers may learn something new from Busch's explanations. But this book excels when it comes to going beyond the basics, providing more detail and advice than you're likely to find in other, less ambitious guidebooks. For example, his explanation of autofocus, particularly as it applies to the two methods available with the D300's Live View mode, is the clearest I've ever seen.
   
   If you want a book that is much more than a rephrasing of the product manual, and which contains everything you need to know to get the most out of your D300, this is the book.



4. I received my D300 in December 2007 and as of the end of April 2008, I've shot 15,600 photos. This book is the perect guide for any D300 owner. Some of the menu options are different from D200 or D80 and the author does a very good job explaining what is different and why.
   
   The book covers all the camera features and gives you ideas about how to best use the features. The book is over 400 pages and larger in size than previous guides of this type. It makes it easier to read. The book is full of color examples.
   
   There is a great section on lenses, flashes. advanced shooting tips, etc.
   
   The manual that comes with the camera is okay to a point, but it has no dicussion. David's book dicusses why you should do something a certain way rather than just listing the options and letting you figure it out.
   
   I learned a lot and will keep reading it to learn everything I can to improve my photography.



5. I purchased my Nikon D300 in December and at that time bought the Nikon D200 Digital Field Guide because nothing else was available for my camera. I went with the same author, David Busch, for my first D300 book, and I am glad I did! As good as the D200 Digital Field Guide was, the approach taken in this book is much, much better.
   
   Compared to the Digital Field Guides, this book has much more depth and a lot more information on how to use the camera. It's a 450-page full size book with roughly twice the content of a Digital Field Guide, and it features large color illustrations rather than postage stamp sized pictures. To give you the idea of the depth of coverage, this book devotes 117 pages just to menus and setup options, with exhaustive descriptions of how each menu entry works, and why you'd want to select a particular setting. And that doesn't even count a half dozen pages in a later chapter with tables that provide recommended Shooting Menu Bank and Custom Setting Menu Bank settings for particular types of photography.
   
   I particularly enjoyed the 40 pages devoted to lenses, including reviews of all the key lenses available for my Nikon D300. There are another 40 pages on working with light and using the confusing Nikon Creative Lighting System.
   
   Is there anything left out? This time, Busch does not devote a third of the pages to checklist recipes for common shooting situations, as he did with his D200 Digital Field Guide. I think that the owner of a camera this advanced probably doesn't need a couple pages of summaries on how to take photos of seascapes or sunsets. I'd rather have the solid information in this book, which equipped me to go out and take any kind of picture I want to.

5 comments about The Photoshop Elements 6 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter).

1. I find this book very helpful as I have not fully explored the Elements program previously - by reading ahead and then following the tutorials with the book in front of the computer, I find I can make a difference to my photos.
   
   I do not particularly like the language of the preamble, but the important bits are clearly written and easy to understand.



2. Great book but missing pages 16 thru 32 and pages 33 through 64 in wrong sequence. Amazon was polite and quick to send new replacement book.



3. The absolute best PSE 6.0 book today! Scott Kelby proves once again that his books are always worth waiting for. Scott and Matt Kloskowski have produced the best, user freindly instruction book ever on Photoshop Elements 6.0! Step by step, and always in the order you need the information. A real must for developing the skills you need and want in mastering PSE 6.



4. This is a very nice book and well written. I've enjoyed Scott Kelby's books on digital photography and gave this book a shot.
   Well, I am brand new to Photoshop Elements and started with version 6. This book assumes that the user is already fairly well versed in Photoshop Elements previous 5 versions.
   Wouldn't recommend to the brand new user.



5. Scott Kelby's books, this one included, are the essential conpanion to PS Elements. He shows you how to use all of Elements features and work arounds to accomplish some tasks only available in the big brother version of Photoshop CS. This book is a "how to", not a "theory of" book. Kelby tells you what settings to use for specific tasks, then encourages you to explore further. I have used PS Elements from PSE 1 thru the current PSE 6, so I am very familure with Elements, but I keep Kelby's book handy to help me do new things. I shoot almost exclusively in "RAW", and this book walks you thru each step in processing your images. DON'T TAKE ANOTHER PICTURE WITHOUT THIS BOOK!

5 comments about The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world's top shooters (Voices That Matter).

1. This book is filled with superb tips on photography lighting, setup and so much more! Each two-page spread on a unique photo-shoot is written so that it makes sense and sticks.



2. Novice to professionals will benefit from Joe McNally's experience as a photographer with Life, National Geographic, and Sports Illustrated. There are basic photographic tips for those that want to point and shoot with a little more flair. But more, there are very technical tips on how to use professional lighting systems to achieve very "unlit" natural results. This is by no means a dry step-by-step how-to book. It's written in a very conversational style: "oh, you want to know how I took that photo of Michelle (Pfeiffer), pull up a chair and let me tell you." It is an easy read, filled with humor and tales of a journeyman photographer. The first read took me just a couple days at a few pages a day. A few weeks has gone by and I realize that I want to commit many more of McNally's tips to memory, that will take me a couple more rereads. I'm looking forward to it. The book is 50% fantastic photos (of who's who in sports and pop culture) and 50% how to make these photos.



3. I'm in awe of people who can take great pictures with seemingly little effort. But in reality, those pictures are a combination of skill, knowledge, and not a small measure of luck. Joe McNally, a very well-known photographer who has shot for Time, National Geographic, and others, "converses" with the reader in The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world's top shooters. You'll find out how his mind works to control lighting and scene to make those famous images.
   
   Contents:
   Shoot What You Love; Keep Your Eye in the Camera; The Logic of Light; There's Always Something to Bounce Light Off Of; Joe's Lighting Tips; Joe's Camera Bag; Joe's Grip and Lighting Gear; The Barroom; Glossary; Index
   
   This book was born from a workshop where McNally was presenting. He was sharing gems of experience, when it dawned on one of the attendees that capturing these nuggets of wisdom could be a perfect method for letting everyone get into the mind of a great photographer. The format of the book consists mostly of two page spreads. The right side shows the photo, and the left side is McNally sharing the story behind the image. Not only does he share what it took to get the picture, but he also gets into the technical aspects of how it was lit and shot. So much of what he does is based on lighting. Too much, too little, bouncing off items, focussed lighting, ambient, etc... When you get done, you'll never look at light in quite the same way again.
   
   Will this book allow you to replicate the same types of shots that have made McNally famous? No. For one, he has hundreds of thousands of dollars of equipment, and often has a budget to do things like renting elephants and hanging people from helicopters. My guess is that you don't have that working for you. Also, he doesn't use a "do this, then this, then this" approach. He does talk about the equipment and settings, the lighting and circumstances, but it's more as if you were sitting in a pub talking to a best mate. If you're not experienced on camera technology and terminology, you'll also miss a fair amount of the value. But if you've done some work and become more than just a tourist with a camera, this can take you up another level or two.
   
   Or you can just look at the pictures and marvel that it's possible to do those kinds of things with a camera...



4. I read a ton of photography books. This is one of the best in the last several decades. Great personal stories and filled with incredibly useful information that's boiled down to useful little nuggets rather than running on for page after page of dribble.
   
   As a professional photographer I only expect a single "aha" from any book I read. This had dozens! I'm so impressed I may attend one of his workshops.



5. Inspiring!
   
   Joe is one of my favorite photographers.In this book you are able to go into Joe's mindset when he shot the image. But not only that, but he shares with you what he learned as a photographer as well as a human being.
   
   I love his philosophy on lighting and flash... he uses whatever light is available... be it flash or available light. Joe is very practical, down to earth and honest. Great Book!
   
   It is formated into short two pages chapters, with charts, definition of terms, and the image itself. So it is an easy and enjoyable read,

5 comments about The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter).

1. Kelby is the best. If you want all the mind-numbing explanation of what makes something work in PS, go elsewhere. But if you just want a guy to walk you step by step through how to get results fast without a lot of hassle, buy everything you can by Kelby.



2. Thanks, Scott, for a fun book that takes all the technical outta manuals! Your quick-wit draws attention and I often found myself answering the questions you were posing to yourself! Some of my favorite techniques you teach in this book are about the high-contrast b/w editing and the color with b/w. My brides are happy, their mothers are happy and that means my pets can eat for another week! Now, if you can only teach me how to dance to "Soulja Boy" for all these receptions as easily I'll buy ya a cocktail!:-)



3. I'm enjoying this book very much. The steps are laid out in a way that is easy to follow and understand. Still learning and working with this.



4. This is a MUST-BUY book for annyone who has upgraded to Adobe CS3. Scott Kelby, the author, is THE #1 expert when it comes to Photoshop and digital photography. I swear buy his books... get them all!



5. Although Scott Kelby teaches a few cool things in this book, there is nothing out of this world about it, the reviews are *way* overrated here.
   
   My biggest complain is about his cheesy, dumb humor. It really gets in the way. I think 1/3 of this book pages are dedicated to his silly jokes and remarks. I mean, poor guy, he seems to be a nice person, but give me a break. I had paid for this book to learn about PHOTOSHOP! I have nothing against a few *good* jokes to lighten things up, but here they get really distracting, and I actually don't feel like reaching for this book anymore.
   
   Another reviewer wrote: "This book reminds me of the old proverb, 'Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.' This book just throws some fish at you." In my honest opinion, he had hit the nail on the head. You learn a few tricks in here, and that`s about it. No explanation about what lies beyond. You get a "recipe" to do something, but you don't learn the basics of how to make your own recipes.
   
   But if you want a book to learn some tricks to apply to your personal candids, then I think this book is acceptable.
   
   I did my homework and now I have just purchased Real World Adobe Photoshop CS3 (Real World) and Real World Camera Raw with Adobe Photoshop CS3 (Real World) The first one is supposed to be THE photoshop source. I heard about this author when I saw some videos about adobe camera RAW by Michael Reichmann and Jeff Schewe at the Luminous Landscape site. Jeff Schewe is the co-author of Real World Camera Raw with Adobe Photoshop CS3 (Real World). I'm enjoying his videos so much that I decided to buy his book. Really in-depth valuable information, plus he is one of the guys who actually helped to design the adobe camera raw software, and a stellar photographer. So do yourself a favor and go straight to the good stuff!

5 comments about Minimalist Lighting: Professional Techniques for Location Photography.

1. A book based on the Strobist practices of lighting professionally with strobes on location.
   
   I am 3/4 the way through this book and am loving it. He really breaks it down and explains everything well.
   What I like the best is that he tells you what strobes, reflectors, scrims, etc he used for each shot as well as a drawn out diagram explaining placement and power settings.
   It is really helpful to me as a newbie to lighting and I am enjoying it more than McNally's book , simply based on the teaching aspect of it.



2. If you are looking for a book on super trendy hard lit portable flash photography this book is probably not what you are looking for, but if you are looking to to make bankable portraits without breaking your back or the bank than Kirk Tucks Minimalist Lighting is just the book for you.
   
   The first 88 pages are dedicated to giving you a solid understanding of how to incorporate these little Hot Shoe wonders into your shooting workflow by getting them off of the camera and getting them into a softbox, shooting through a light panel and all sorts of other small flash trickery. Other topics include chapters on A History of Photographic Lighting, Accessories, Modifiers and even a very thorough chapter on powering your portable flashes.
   
   The balance of the book is filled out with Case Studies of Kirks work over the years. Each page showcasing a different client and how the shot was achieved. Each study is complete with lighting diagram. This is the stuff I really love and I'm hoping Kirk's follow up effort to Minimalist Lighting includes many more of these Case Studies.
   
   My only real critique of Minimalist Lighting is that being a Canon Shooter, I wish the Canon Speedlite system was better represented. Kirk is a Nikon and Fuji shooter and most of the examples, including an entire section on using Nikon SB 600 and 800 flashes in remote mode were illustrated using the Nikon system. I wish there would have been comparable section showcasing Canon gear. Though not a deal breaker for me since both systems are very similar, it just would have been a nicety for beginners just starting out with Canon equipment.
   
   All in all I think "Minimalist Lighting - Professional Techniques for Location Photography" is a great addition to every photographers bookshelf, either seasoned shooter who wants to learn how to lighten their load while still capturing top quality images or the Weekend Warrior, who is just getting into lighting and doesn't have a 5k dollar budget for a traditional strobe lighting setup. I'm already looking forward to Kirks next book!
   
   Cris Mitchell
   Publisher
   ProPhotoResource.com



3. I really wanted to like this book. It has a very good mix of background material and informative case studies. However, the very first case study uses FIVE STROBES and two softboxes, triggered wirelessly. Certainly, the kit's small enough to carried by a single person, but it's also several thousand dollars of lighting gear that can hardly be called minimalist. Other case study examples are similar.



4. As the title suggests, the scope of this book is how to produce images without the burdensome lighting equipment and without sacrificing quality. The concept in itself drew me into this book as I found it hard to put down. Kirk Tuck always kept my interest as the ability and advantage of creating more with less is revealed. Advancements in camera technology and the clever use of flashes are two such examples of how this is achieved. An equipment overview, lighting set ups, techniques and case studies make this a well rounded book.



5. A better name for this book might have been "integrating new flash systems". The main thrust of the book is how to use multi-light flash systems like Nikon's CLS (and Canon's comparable system, the author says) to replace the heavier studio lighting equipment that some photographers take on location shoots.
   
   After brief discussions of the history of artificial photographic lights, and the nature of light, the author begins an explanation of four systems for triggering multiple speedlights: radio slave; built in wireless systems; optical slaves; and off-camera cords. He then describes a number of pieces of equipment useful to setting up multi-flash systems, including speedlights, triggers; light stands, adapters, and gels for altering white balance. He illustrates how to use this equipment, including umbrellas, reflectors and softboxes to take portraits. He finishes up with a series of examples, showing how and why he placed and controlled his lights.
   
   All of this information is useful, and occasionally I learned a few tricks (for the Nikon CLS system, using the SU 800 rather than an SB 800 avoids the pre-flashes that occasionally make people squint). But more often then not, I wanted more information. Some of it I found elsewhere (what do you call that thing that holds a reflector on a light stand?-a reflector holder- duh!) But other unanswered questions were more difficult. What mode should one shoot in for best results? Why did the author use manual flash adjustments rather then TTL (through-the-lens)? How did he decide which flashes to put on which channels?
   
   Another problem I found was that all of the pictures were portraits, and all of the portraits had the same look. I suppose for a professional whose job is to deliver a certain standard look for a report or magazine, this is fine, but suppose you are looking for something more artsy. An answer might be that it's up to the individual photographer to experiment, once he gets an understanding of the system, but I had hoped for more.
   
   The author is right that modern flash systems offer photographers incredible opportunities and convenience that they never had before. Right now there seems to be a dearth of materials on how to get the most from these systems. The author added a little to the knowledge base, but there is room for a lot more information.

5 comments about Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second.

1. I followed the author's photography course on line and have several of his books. His books are fun and easy to read. Can recommend this to anyone who is interested in photography



2. I have found Bryan Peterson's previous books, Understanding Exposure and Learning to See Creatively, extremely helpful as I was developing my skills in photography.
   
   The title of the current book did not entice me that much. However, once I read it, I found it extremely helpful from a creative point of view.
   
   The author continues his easy to ubderstand style of writing and the excellent images to illustrate his points. This will help you to improve your creativity significantly.
   
   I recommned it highly.



3. This is another great book by Brian Peterson, the quality of the book, the amazing sample pictures and the well explain of them it worth every cent. But that's the great I consider this book a bargain when you consider all the good things that contains. It is a must have.



4. I have read all of Bryan Peterson's informative books on the technical aspects of photography - they are incredible! His method is simple, detailed and beautifully illustrated. A must read for all who want to learn the technical aspects of digital and film photography.



5. This book is a winner! I have read all of Bryan Peterson's great photo books and this is his best work. In my opinion,this is must reading for the intermediate/advanced level of photographer.

5 comments about Canon EOS 40D Guide to Digital Photography.

1. I bought this book at the same time as the Blue Crane Canon 40D Video. I spent and hour or so going through the book before I left on a business trip. I took the video on the trip. I thought that the book was OK and will make a decent reference source but the Blue Crane video is a better introductory source. If a picture is worth a thousand words this video has dozens of pitures. The advantage of the book is no player required.
   
   If I could only have one (and had a DVD player and power) I would take the video.



2. This book covers the Canon EOS 40D from the standpoint of a user, not a software engineer. I especially like how well the 40D's many menus are described throughout the book. The LCD screen description is also very well labeled. The photos taken by the author throughout the book also help to illustrate a number of the functions. I have used the camera extensively, and this book should help photographers of any level get up to speed faster.
   
   The explanation of the Live View feature was also very helpful and worth mentioning because it can be tricky to locate it and make it work properly.



3. There are many books on digital photography and books specific to particular cameras. Not infrequently there is a disconnect between the two. David Busch has pretty well succeeded in bridging that gap by combining instruction in digital photography as it pertains to the Canon 40D. Recommended.



4. I have been shooting Canon's for 10 years now, and specifically the 40D for 8 months. I bought this a week ago and was really surprised at how many features I had been unaware of on my camera. The basic functions are of course covered, but it is the treatment of less talked about features and the thinking behind those options that really impressed me. Well thought out and well laid out. Excellent source for maximizing the many talents of the 40D



5. I highly recommend this book as a companion to the CANON 40D.
   
   I just bought the CANON 40D, and was intimidated by all the settings, being a novice to SLR cameras ! I was wondering if I needed just one book or several books to get going. Being a novice, I was wondering whether the book would be too much for me. But my fears were put to rest ! This book is the perfect guide for not only camera-related information, but also for photography in general ( such as JPEG and RAW formats ). It gives you the HOW and WHY of everything about the camera.