looking for a good book.

[evilian]

im just about to upgrade from my fujifilm bridge camera to a full dslr.
im looking for a good book that can teach me a bit more.
i had the bridge camera for a year so i know the basics so its not a compleate noob book im after but maybe the next level up but dont wann abe getting confused at a loads of really advanced stuff.
is there anything out there that meems my need?
thanks
ian

 

[a1ex2001]

How's you knowledge on exposure? If your confident in the use of aperture, shutter speed, iso and metering then the standard recomendation of 'Understanding Exposure' is probably a bit basic for you. If your not confident in these areas then it's a great read which I and many others have really found to benefit them.

 

[mastertrinity]

if you buy a popular SLR you can get field guides and "for dummies" books on that camera and it will give you in depth detail on exposure composing etc. and tell you things about your camera you didnt even know you had.

 

[=ReBeL=]

I'm just reading this book: Mastering Digital Photography by Michael Freeman - it's huge 640 pages (borrowed from library). Good read though

 

[gingerjon]

I second the recommendation for Understanding Exposure. From there I guess it depends what kind(s) of photography you're particularly interested in. You can learn a lot from just being on here - although whatever I suggest it's probably best to do the opposite.

 

[hashcake]

A third for 'Understanding Exposure'.

 

[Punt1971]

'Understanding Exposure' taught me a lot when I first started playing with a DSLR about a year ago. But if you already have a firm grasp of the basic principles of exposure, it'll probably not teach you much. That's not to say there won't be anything of any use to you, it's still a book worth having in your collection.

TBH, I learnt most from reading just about eveything in this very forum.

 

[quedash]

Its a war on tech and peace on auto
I just read on composition its great to see things clearly
good luck

 

[swag72]

Another vote for 'Understanding Exposure'. Also I found the 'Photographers eye' by Micheal Freeman useful. Click here for Amazon info

 

[evilian]

understnding exposure sound like a very good choice going by how yo have described it.
also i may look into the 'for dummmys' books as my slr is very new to me and i know how good the books. im sure it will help me get the best from the canon.
thanks very much for all your input, very helpful
ian

 

[Stokie 47]

I got Understanding Exposure from Amazon - cheap as chips.
And its great

 

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[Suvv]

I'm just reading this book: Mastering Digital Photography by Michael Freeman - it's huge 640 pages (borrowed from library). Good read though

Another vote for the Library - They will probably not have one book that covers all that you want in the detail you want so borrow everything they have !