DSLR Book recommendations.

Talon · 17 Jan 2009 at 12:21

Lo folks,

I'm currently planning on buying a Nikon D80 in a couple of months but I'm a bit of a newbie with Digital Photgraphy. I have a high end point and shoot but that tends to make you a little lazy, it does a good job with just automatic settings.

I'm look for a decent book, there are dozens on Amazon but people on here usually seem to point folks towards the right products so I thought I would ask before I order one.

p.s. I know there are loads of free online tutorials but I aren't a big fan of reading from the PC or Laptop screen, I prefer to relax and take in a book.

Thanks for any recommendations.
Jon.

domthecondom · 17 Jan 2009 at 12:25

Understanding Exposures, is the fav one on this forum, i am reading it now

insane200 · 17 Jan 2009 at 15:12

as above, i have just finished reading it, the revised edition is for digital and film so get that one.

Nanobot · 17 Jan 2009 at 15:13

I have been looking for books too and have read many threads and forums that recommend the above 'Understanding Exposures' book. Will probably get that next but for now, just ordered the Digital Photography box set with volume 1 and 2 reduced at jungle.

ZedPowered · 17 Jan 2009 at 17:21

insane200 said:
as above, i have just finished reading it, the revised edition is for digital and film so get that one.

just picked this book up, is a great read!

Talon · 18 Jan 2009 at 15:26

thanks, I have order this book along with a book specific to the Nikon D80.

m0rte · 18 Jan 2009 at 20:37

Another vote for Understanding Exposure.
I thought I understood the basics and would be able to skim the first half of the book but right from the start its been teaching me new things and its a joy to read, highly recommended!