Recommend me a good starting book..?

iMacMart · 14 Dec 2006 at 13:42

Hi guys

Brought myself a Fuji S7000 a few months ago and I want to get the best out of it with regards to moving shot, night shots etc etc ..... Also I have a baby boy who is 6 months old and I'd like to take some high quality shots to print and put in a picture frame.!!

Anyway I want a good book to get me started and explain what settings for what shot etc etc?

Can you let me know what you think please? Seen a few on google but you can't beat a recomendation from someone who actually has read or own's the book!

Many thanks!

miracleboy · 14 Dec 2006 at 13:50

Was flicking through this one today in the large PC shop, looked okay for beginners, got all the basics in there.

Here

iMacMart · 14 Dec 2006 at 13:53

For dummies....lol

That sounds like my cup of tea, many thanks

Or maybe this? - The Beginner's Guide to Digital Photography

Sp00n · 14 Dec 2006 at 14:18

TBH it would be worth a look on the intarweb before splashing out on a book (hardly a big expense i know). The amount of free information that is out there i can't imagine a book being able to provide anything additional.

For instance:

http://www.photosig.com/go/articles/browse?id=33240

iMacMart · 14 Dec 2006 at 14:31

Yeah I suppose but thing sink in better when I'm reading a book

Really wanted a book based around the camera I brought so I know I can stretch it's legs so to speak!

Hamster · 14 Dec 2006 at 22:31

Sp00n said:
http://www.photosig.com/go/articles/browse?id=33240

Thanks for that link - some very useful info there. Will certainly keep me going for a while.

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whitecrook · 14 Dec 2006 at 23:31

Understanding Exposure - Bryan Peterson Quite a good book IMO for learning and understanding the basics.

edit : link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Exposure-Photographs-Digital-Camera/dp/0817463003

iMacMart · 15 Dec 2006 at 09:57

Looks like a good book, I've ordered a copy and and fill in the gaps with the internet info !!

Many thanks and a merry xmas to you all

Joe T · 15 Dec 2006 at 11:24

The "Understanding Exposure" book is very good imo.

iMacMart · 15 Dec 2006 at 12:22

Can't wait to get it and get reading, hate having a good camera (S7000) and not knowing how to get the most out of it, may even treat myself to a tripod as I'm not that steady tbh..!!

Anyone know a good make and model for around £50?

iMacMart · 16 Dec 2006 at 07:23

Bump!

No tripod lovers out there ??

Joe T · 16 Dec 2006 at 10:39

For that price I would probably look for one of the Velbon models. If you want to spend a bit more, try the Manfrotto "Digi" range.