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My girlfriend is about to buy her first DSLR (Nikon D90) and would like to read up on the basics so she's not asking me too many questions.

Could anybody recommend a good stater DSLR book?

I was also wondering how beginner the Nikon D90 books you can buy are and if any of them may suit her as well?

Thanks for any help.
 
I found Scott Kelby's first book massively helpful. It's not too technical, but you end up saying things like "Oh! That's how they do it!"

I've got his second, but not yet read it, and will end up getting his third too
 
"Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson.
 
-1 for Understanding Exposure

Can't see why so many people rave about it, glad I only borrowed it from the library
 
How about one of the Dummies Guides, usually quite clear and informative
 
First read the manual that comes with the camera then read

basic photography - michael langford
 
NikonSimon said:
I found Scott Kelby's first book massively helpful. It's not too technical, but you end up saying things like "Oh! That's how they do it!"

I've got his second, but not yet read it, and will end up getting his third too
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I have all 3! Excellents books for beginners right through to mid level photography.

I have 2 Photoshop books by Scott kelby too which are extremly clear and precise, I had no problems understanding the exercises
 
I suppose I'm only repeating what's already been said.

First, I'd say the Dummies Guide for your specific camera. I got one for my Canon 500D and find it far better than the manual. So this one is to get to know everything about your camera, but not necessarily so much about technique.

Second, go through all the tutorials on TP.

Third, loads of people recommend Understanding Exposure by Brian Peterson, with a few not rating it. I've got it and, on balance, I'd say it's worthwhile having but you can probably find most or all covered in TP tutorials.

Finally, I'd definitely go for Scott Kelby's books. He has a style that some people hate, but the books are very chatty, with "bite sized" topics (one page) that he likens to tips he'd give if he was out with you. Not technical, rather more "press this, set that, move here and that's how to get a good photo".
 
i have the nikon d60 beginners guide? i thikn.

i really should read it properly though. :lol:

its really good though im sure theres one specific to the d90 :)
 
Thanks for the feedback... she has gone for the Scott Kelby three books as they were keenly priced in paperback on Amazon and will probably get a D90 guide when she buys the camera. Hope this thread helps some other people too. Cheers Gordon
 
Gordon Scott said:
Thanks for the feedback... she has gone for the Scott Kelby three books as they were keenly priced in paperback on Amazon and will probably get a D90 guide when she buys the camera. Hope this thread helps some other people too. Cheers Gordon
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having read all the books...:lol:.. i then found a good learning idea was taking the same scene over and over whilst altering settings
kept all the settings recorded in a notebook
went home - downloaded to PC then compared what I'd set with what was on the screen
I found this good recently learning about flash
took lotsa pictures indoors - same room scene -
some on-camera flash, some bounced, altered the "White balance" etc etc

good luck with the D90 - in at the deep end...:lol::lol::lol:
 
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