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Mastering Digital Cameras: An Illustrated Guidebook
What others have said about Mastering Digital Cameras."I like how the author builds quite high expectations in the introduction of the book, and manages to fulfill them fully throughout the book."
"I am amazed at his ability to focus on teaching people, like me, who have done basically nothing with cameras other than point and shoot. There is a wealth of useful and understandable information in this book,..."
"I've been photographing for years since first SLR in 1960s and yet I found much of interest and some I was unfamiliar with. I especially appreciated the clear, concise presentation."
" Even us 'know-it-alls' are surprised by the information that cleared-up some uncertain items that had existed too long."
"As a former photography student who learned almost nothing over a two year period, I can now say that I fully understand the terminology and possess the technical skill to take better photographs and possibly revisit my dream of becoming a sports photographer."
Whether You are New to Photography,making the transition from Film to Digital Photography, or just want to improve your skills, this book will save you TIME and MONEY!No more intimidation! If you understand how Digital Cameras work, every photo becomes a learning experience.Many people are walking around with expensive cameras that they barely know how to use and others are missing great photo opportunities because they have been misinformed by well-meaning friends.
This book is based on the premise that a solid understanding of photographic equipment results in a faster learning curve and better photos. The technology is actually quite simple when it is broken down and clearly explained.
Without an understanding of cameras, you are at the mercy of others in all your buying decisions. You will only scratch the surface of your camera's capabilities until you take on its manual settings.
You need to read this book will take the confusion out of Photographic terminology by clearly defining every important term used.Your learning will be enhanced by 120 charts and photos that will simplify discussions and help you to remember what you learned.You will learn why buying a camera based on Megapixels alone is a bad idea.You will learn how sensor size and lens selection affect image quality more than any other factors.Strange photographic terms will loose their mystique once you learn how they were carried over from film photography.˃˃˃ You will also digital images are created and stored.
Which file format to use when editing photos.
Which file format to use when sharing photos.
How to select a lens for your DSLR camera.
How to properly adjust exposure.
Why a zoom lens can be a very good investment.
Why you should care about focal length, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO as well as what these terms mean.
˃˃˃ About the Judge is a professional photographer living in Sedona, Arizona. His works are displayed in several locations around town. He is a best selling author with more than a dozen photography books.
Don’t waste any more time! Scroll up and grab a copy today for little more than the cost of a cup of coffee!
"I am amazed at his ability to focus on teaching people, like me, who have done basically nothing with cameras other than point and shoot. There is a wealth of useful and understandable information in this book,..."
"I've been photographing for years since first SLR in 1960s and yet I found much of interest and some I was unfamiliar with. I especially appreciated the clear, concise presentation."
" Even us 'know-it-alls' are surprised by the information that cleared-up some uncertain items that had existed too long."
"As a former photography student who learned almost nothing over a two year period, I can now say that I fully understand the terminology and possess the technical skill to take better photographs and possibly revisit my dream of becoming a sports photographer."
Whether You are New to Photography,making the transition from Film to Digital Photography, or just want to improve your skills, this book will save you TIME and MONEY!No more intimidation! If you understand how Digital Cameras work, every photo becomes a learning experience.Many people are walking around with expensive cameras that they barely know how to use and others are missing great photo opportunities because they have been misinformed by well-meaning friends.
This book is based on the premise that a solid understanding of photographic equipment results in a faster learning curve and better photos. The technology is actually quite simple when it is broken down and clearly explained.
Without an understanding of cameras, you are at the mercy of others in all your buying decisions. You will only scratch the surface of your camera's capabilities until you take on its manual settings.
You need to read this book will take the confusion out of Photographic terminology by clearly defining every important term used.Your learning will be enhanced by 120 charts and photos that will simplify discussions and help you to remember what you learned.You will learn why buying a camera based on Megapixels alone is a bad idea.You will learn how sensor size and lens selection affect image quality more than any other factors.Strange photographic terms will loose their mystique once you learn how they were carried over from film photography.˃˃˃ You will also digital images are created and stored.
Which file format to use when editing photos.
Which file format to use when sharing photos.
How to select a lens for your DSLR camera.
How to properly adjust exposure.
Why a zoom lens can be a very good investment.
Why you should care about focal length, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO as well as what these terms mean.
˃˃˃ About the Judge is a professional photographer living in Sedona, Arizona. His works are displayed in several locations around town. He is a best selling author with more than a dozen photography books.
Don’t waste any more time! Scroll up and grab a copy today for little more than the cost of a cup of coffee!
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139 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 18, 2013
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October 29, 2017
Mastering Digital Photographs
There was good i formation in the book for beginners. At the beginning of the book the author states he wanted a content rich book. It took at least 9 pages to get past this. Many pages had a sentence such as this will not be discussed here or this will discussed later or in the second book. This drew my interest away from the content. Good illustrations and charts. Enjoyed the hyperlinks.
There was good i formation in the book for beginners. At the beginning of the book the author states he wanted a content rich book. It took at least 9 pages to get past this. Many pages had a sentence such as this will not be discussed here or this will discussed later or in the second book. This drew my interest away from the content. Good illustrations and charts. Enjoyed the hyperlinks.
January 31, 2020
Wish this were the first book I had read!
Being a novice to photography, the previous books I read assumed some previous knowledge I did not have. I came away overwhelmed, confused and ready to put my camera on Craigslist, convinced I would never learn to use it. This book clarified everything for me! Looking forward to reading the other books in his series. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Al Judge!
Being a novice to photography, the previous books I read assumed some previous knowledge I did not have. I came away overwhelmed, confused and ready to put my camera on Craigslist, convinced I would never learn to use it. This book clarified everything for me! Looking forward to reading the other books in his series. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Al Judge!
October 7, 2020
Easy to understand, takes the mystery out of aperture and ISO.
This is the easiest book I have found yet for the beginning photographer ( like me) to understand. So far I have gone through three beginner books and a short online course for beginners, this is the best at explaining the exposure triangle that I have found. Easy, interesting read, I'll look for the author's other books.
This is the easiest book I have found yet for the beginning photographer ( like me) to understand. So far I have gone through three beginner books and a short online course for beginners, this is the best at explaining the exposure triangle that I have found. Easy, interesting read, I'll look for the author's other books.
October 23, 2017
Enjoyable and informative
This is a good book, both enjoyable and informative. Many pictures and derailed discussion on them. My only complain is that the author sometime went overboard with details...for example, he spends a complete paragraph on darkroom.! There are many others, which would call information polution, and should be avoided.
This is a good book, both enjoyable and informative. Many pictures and derailed discussion on them. My only complain is that the author sometime went overboard with details...for example, he spends a complete paragraph on darkroom.! There are many others, which would call information polution, and should be avoided.
April 11, 2019
Good starter
Good starter book. I read it through in one sitting. Easy read, good illustrations. I thought what now appears to be in subsequent books would be in this one. My one complaint is that the cameras reviewed date this book. Today, in 2019, Sony and Fuji are trend setters in the mirrorless field. Neither is mentioned.
Good starter book. I read it through in one sitting. Easy read, good illustrations. I thought what now appears to be in subsequent books would be in this one. My one complaint is that the cameras reviewed date this book. Today, in 2019, Sony and Fuji are trend setters in the mirrorless field. Neither is mentioned.
February 22, 2018
Scientifically dealt book.
One of the best books I came across on digital cameras. Very scientifically dealt with. Will definitely be looking into the books of the same author. Read this book and learn about your camera. Better understanding leads to better photographs.
One of the best books I came across on digital cameras. Very scientifically dealt with. Will definitely be looking into the books of the same author. Read this book and learn about your camera. Better understanding leads to better photographs.
November 3, 2018
Great for beginners and not beginners
Es un libro escrito con dedicación y cuidado. Excelente para entender conceptos básicos para principiantes, y algunos no tan básicos para quienes tienen años como aficionados.
Es un libro escrito con dedicación y cuidado. Excelente para entender conceptos básicos para principiantes, y algunos no tan básicos para quienes tienen años como aficionados.
July 22, 2018
Great book
I found the last three chapters very useful. The first four chapters will be useful for those looking for their first DSLR. The author's style is very concise and informative. I look forward to the remaining two books in the series.
I found the last three chapters very useful. The first four chapters will be useful for those looking for their first DSLR. The author's style is very concise and informative. I look forward to the remaining two books in the series.
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December 30, 2020Compact important information
A book that covers all essential camera items. This type of book is always very dry, but Al has done well to keep it interesting with his use of light language and very little jargon. A recommended book for someone looking to get serious in photography.
A book that covers all essential camera items. This type of book is always very dry, but Al has done well to keep it interesting with his use of light language and very little jargon. A recommended book for someone looking to get serious in photography.
April 26, 2023
So much information
It begins good. Detailing the camera and suddenly, lots if information are shiwb making it hard to understand. There should be some comparisons with external subjects to make it easier.
It begins good. Detailing the camera and suddenly, lots if information are shiwb making it hard to understand. There should be some comparisons with external subjects to make it easier.
January 25, 2018
Very easy to read
Explained in a very easy way for the understanding of someone completely new to photography, it explain the basics concepts of cameras
Explained in a very easy way for the understanding of someone completely new to photography, it explain the basics concepts of cameras
March 24, 2018
Easy read
Easy read a lot of information that is very useful to both the beginner and intermediate users even if you have used film and moving to digital a lot of info.
Easy read a lot of information that is very useful to both the beginner and intermediate users even if you have used film and moving to digital a lot of info.
October 11, 2019
I got some good info. There are a lot of typos in the book...needs a new editor...
September 3, 2020
Solid
Great entry guide to photography. If you're looking for a solid introduction to photography read the whole series, it will be worth your time.
Great entry guide to photography. If you're looking for a solid introduction to photography read the whole series, it will be worth your time.
January 20, 2024
Very basic very repetitive compared to the other book of the author mastering aperture
June 16, 2016
Used as a refresher course. Concise & informative
Author makes no assumptions about your knowledge, but manages to pack a great deal of useful information. I like the modular format of the books as well.
Author makes no assumptions about your knowledge, but manages to pack a great deal of useful information. I like the modular format of the books as well.
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November 25, 2016
Practical Advice Book for Photoshooters
Good starting point for long time user of point-shoot cameras to more sophisticated cameras. Recommended reading for average camera user.
Good starting point for long time user of point-shoot cameras to more sophisticated cameras. Recommended reading for average camera user.
April 1, 2017
Best Cameras 101 I've Found
That said, there are typos and sections I skipped entirely: chapters with lists of camera models and their settings that felt like a huge waste of space. I feel I am developing a much better understanding of DSLR photography.
That said, there are typos and sections I skipped entirely: chapters with lists of camera models and their settings that felt like a huge waste of space. I feel I am developing a much better understanding of DSLR photography.
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