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Nikon D40/D40x Digital Field Guide

by: David D. Busch

September 25, 2007
This book does exactly what it says on the cover, takes you through all the functions (with easy to see colour pictures)), working with light, exposure, photographing different subjects, etc. It explains your Nikon D40 and all of the features, I cannot recommend this highly enough. Between this and the Ken Rockwell website I have learnt so much about the D40.

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Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies (For Dummies)

by: David D. Busch

October 19, 2007
I think I must need a 'Total Idiot's Guide' as this was not what I thought it would be.
Being a complete beginner with dSLR, I thought this book would be a step-by-step guide on 'How To....' I was a bit wide of the mark - although the book says a lot about why you should do this over that, etc it left me lost on how to actually do it. So I'm using my camera on Auto until my Nikon book arrives. Let's hope I'll have more success with that one.

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Nikon D80 Digital Field Guide

by: David D. Busch

May 29, 2007
I have bought a number of camera manuals over the years from Lantern guides to Hove foto books, and they have all really done little more than re-hash the camera manual. The Digital Field guide starts with the manual and simplifies it and pulls out lots of useful customisation settings on the D80. It very quickly helps you around all the key featrures of the camera, then digs deeper into some key areas of operation. It is clearly and logiclly written and with lots of clean illustrations. The latter half is made up of a lot of general photography tips and an experienced photographer may skip a lot of this section, although I have to put my hand up and admit it refreshed me on a couple of key elements around flash. If you have bought a D80 and ... Read More:

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Canon EOS 40D Guide to Digital Photography

by: David D Busch

November 16, 2007
The first part of the book is just an extended manual. It goes through the camera menus and settings just like the manual does, although in a bit more details. In the second part of the book talks about exposure, lenses and lightning, and finishes off with a bit about image download and 40D troubleshooting.

Whether or not you will get something out of this book depends heavily on long you have had your 40D and how long you have been take photographs.

If the 40D is your very first digital SLR camera, and you have only just bought it, this book will teach you a lot of new stuff and will properly be of great value.

If you have owned previous Canon SLR cameras, or if you have been using the 40D for a while, the first ... Read More:

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Digital Photography All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies (For Dummies)

by: David D. Busch

September 19, 2006
Anyone who knows the series knows that these books aren't really for dummies,they're for people who want a wide range of answers, clearly and simply presented, but with a thoroughness that will satisfy even people with a good knowledge of the topic.

An essential introduction and with a good dose of humour too.

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Nikon D50 Digital Field Guide

by: David D. Busch

November 18, 2005
Forget the basic and unhelpful user book that comes with the D50. As an entry leve Digital SLR camera, I love the Nikon D50, but the manual that comes with it explains the basics on the settings etc. but gives you very little insight into getting the best from your camera. This will take you through the A to Z of how to get the best from your D50, and really will improve your pictures.

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Nikon D70 Digital Field Guide

by: David D. Busch

August 05, 2005

I bought this book, on spec from Amazon a couple of years ago, because I found the accompanying manual difficult to read. It was small writing, and often confusing, I had to read the paragraphs several times to really understand it.

This book, in some ways isn't much better. However, I find it easier to read, as it is slightly more chatty. The text size is also more readable.

However, I tend to keep it in the camera bag, as a source of reference. As such it is useful to have on holidays etc. Then if yo need to refresh your memory the information is there. Also I ahve used it as a time waster when waiting for flights, or passing time at the pool etc.

So over all, nothing more than a glorified manual, but for the ... Read More:

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Digital Field Guide

by: David D. Busch

March 02, 2007

I bought this book, on spec from Amazon a couple of years ago, because I found the accompanying manual difficult to read. It was small writing, and often confusing, I had to read the paragraphs several times to really understand it.

This book, in some ways isn't much better. However, I find it easier to read, as it is slightly more chatty. The text size is also more readable.

However, I tend to keep it in the camera bag, as a source of reference. As such it is useful to have on holidays etc. Then if yo need to refresh your memory the information is there. Also I ahve used it as a time waster when waiting for flights, or passing time at the pool etc.

So over all, nothing more than a glorified manual, but for the ... Read More:

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Quick Snap Guide to Digital Slr Photography: An Instant Start-up Manual for New Dslr Owners

by: David D. Busch

May 04, 2006

I bought this book, on spec from Amazon a couple of years ago, because I found the accompanying manual difficult to read. It was small writing, and often confusing, I had to read the paragraphs several times to really understand it.

This book, in some ways isn't much better. However, I find it easier to read, as it is slightly more chatty. The text size is also more readable.

However, I tend to keep it in the camera bag, as a source of reference. As such it is useful to have on holidays etc. Then if yo need to refresh your memory the information is there. Also I ahve used it as a time waster when waiting for flights, or passing time at the pool etc.

So over all, nothing more than a glorified manual, but for the ... Read More:

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Nikon D200 Digital Field Guide

by: David D. Busch

July 14, 2006
The main problem I find with this book is that all it seems to do is copy much of its information out of the original Nikon User Guide and doesn't explain much of it in any greater detail - probably the main reason for getting it in the first place! At least the Nikon Guide is written in a logical order - not so with Mr Busch's effort! It also hardly mentions the personal customisation settings that are available on the D200 - something that I was particularly interested in. Not even the Field Projects section is described in anything more than a brief explanation for each topic. THIS BOOK LACKS DETAIL!! Get Simon Stafford's Magic Lantern Guide instead - it's far superior