Recommended books for a beginner?

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I wondered if anyone has any suggestions for a really good book on learning DSLR photography? Any of these on amazon any good?
There are so many to choose from a personal recommendation would be great.
 
I bought the Scott Kelby book and found it very good indeed. Haven't tried any others - yet.
 
SolarRose said:
I wondered if anyone has any suggestions for a really good book on learning DSLR photography? Any of these on amazon any good?
There are so many to choose from a personal recommendation would be great.
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I have not read this but i have heard it is good...

Understanding-Exposure-Photographs-Digital-Camera

Or just ask plenty of questions on this forum...

What exactly do you want to know ???

Maybe we can point you in the right direction...


Markw08

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Thanks - that one does look good. I guess i'm after something that offers creative tips as well as technical

@ Mark - what exactly do i want to know? Well hmmm thats a good one. I think i need to start right at the beginning! I'm just reading this online guide at the moment - it seems pretty helpful.
 
SolarRose said:
Thanks - that one does look good. I guess i'm after something that offers creative tips as well as technical

@ Mark - what exactly do i want to know? Well hmmm thats a good one. I think i need to start right at the beginning! I'm just reading this online guide at the moment - it seems pretty helpful.
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Havent seen that link before, very good bookmarked that one.
It has everything you need to know....

I am doing something similar with amateur photographer magazine.
Foundation in digital photography course and you get a certificate at the end.

Learnt loads from doing the course as you get feedback from the homework you send in...


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Undwerstanding Exposure should be your very first read, alongside these forums.
 
zoom said:
Agreed. Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson is the absolutely best book around. I constantly refer back to this for inspiration and reference. this is a photographer's bible IMO.
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:plusone: I agree too, best book i've ever bought. Worth every penny IMO
 
zoom said:
Agreed. Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson is the absolutely best book around. I constantly refer back to this for inspiration and reference. this is a photographer's bible IMO.
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Another vote here for that one! I have also bought the book for two people for Xmas. You do need to have a basic understanding of how a slr works though. This might sound like a stupid question, but have you read your camera manual? I learned lots from it!
 
Another vote for Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. I have the first two Scott Kelby books as well as 'Digital Exposure Handbook' by Ross Hoddinott, and whilst these are all very informative, I found that I probably learnt more from it.
 
SolarRose said:
Thanks - that one does look good. I guess i'm after something that offers creative tips as well as technical
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I have recently started out and have bought the Understanding Exposure book and also this one Which is aimed more at the creative side.

I think both books are very good.
 
Tazmaniandevil said:
I bought the Scott Kelby book and found it very good indeed. Haven't tried any others - yet.
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I have the first 2 basic Kelby books and like the style and approach. Not a lot of theory - he tends to do very much much " set your camera to these settings - to get this type of picture".

I havent got his new 3rd book - but I would try and buy 1 & 2 first.
 
Another "Understanding Exposure" vote from me. This was the first book i read on photography and for me still the best. I re-read it every now and again when i'm not sure on something
 
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