Best basic book on photography?

[regandarcy]

Hey,

It's been awhile since I last used an SLR. Although my P&S has been great, I miss the creative control of going manual.

I plan on getting my first DSLR camera by April(Canon 450D).

As I wait, I wanted to brush up on photography 101 and am looking for a great all around book on the subject. You know something that covers the basics of aperture, f stops, iso, lenses etc. And that relates it to digital cameras as well.

Any suggestions?

[tekkie]

understanding exposure for sure

http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-Photographs-Digital-Updated/dp/0817463003/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201367378&sr=8-1

[DVS_WiNdz]

understanding exposure for sure

http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-Photographs-Digital-Updated/dp/0817463003/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201367378&sr=8-1

+1
Great book for learning. Highly recommended by a lot of people here.

[bagtagsell]

I will third that book.

[DStanic]

+4

Although I bought his other book, Understanding Digital Photography (it appears to have much of the same content as Understanding Exposure).

[Robert_Lay]

Yes, it's a good book, but it needs an update. I think you will find that my Help file for that book will be enlightening.

**************Understanding Exposure***************
Help File for use with Bryan Peterson's Book, "Understanding Exposure":
http://www.zaffora.com/W9DMK/BryanPetersonUnofficialHelpFile.htm
or the downloadable PDF version:
http://www.zaffora.com/W9DMK/BryanPetersonUnofficialHelpFile.pdf

[Bruce_B]

+5

A must read.

[shannyD]

+6 excellent book.. boring as anything to read.. but worth it if you ned a good understanding of photography.

[gary88]

+7, I still learn something new every time I sift though it now

[tekkie]

+6 excellent book.. boring as anything to read.. but worth it if you ned a good understanding of photography.

you found it boring? it was the first book I read after seeing it here and I could not lay it down, probably because I did not know much of it

[FlyingPhotog]

And one more makes an eight pack...

Definately get this book!

[disneydork06]

+9!
I wanted to join in...btw, this book has two versions. the newest/revised edition adds digital. good luck and have fun!

[shannyD]

you found it boring? it was the first book I read after seeing it here and I could not lay it down, probably because I did not know much of it


yeah i found it painful to read.. i know its technical and its supposed to be that way. im not used to reading things like that.. so i had to force myself to read it, and take notes so i would remember.

granted i think the photoshop books that scott kelby does are awesome because its funny while you read and learn. i like things that make me laugh.it keeps me entertained.. probably why i like POTN so much. :)

[Mike R]

It got me started when I bought the 1st ed. years ago. It's great for beginners.

[Mike R]

Yes, it's a good book, but it needs an update. I think you will find that my Help file for that book will be enlightening.

**************Understanding Exposure***************
Help File for use with Bryan Peterson's Book, "Understanding Exposure":
http://www.zaffora.com/W9DMK/BryanPetersonUnofficialHelpFile.htm
or the downloadable PDF version:
http://www.zaffora.com/W9DMK/BryanPetersonUnofficialHelpFile.pdf

Although I don't fall into the category, Thanks for your effort in helping the new folks.

[CountryBoy]

Yes, it's a good book, but it needs an update. I think you will find that my Help file for that book will be enlightening.

**************Understanding Exposure***************
Help File for use with Bryan Peterson's Book, "Understanding Exposure":
http://www.zaffora.com/W9DMK/BryanPetersonUnofficialHelpFile.htm
or the downloadable PDF version:
http://www.zaffora.com/W9DMK/BryanPetersonUnofficialHelpFile.pdf


Thanks , I downloaded the PDF version.

[Robert_Lay]

Thanks , I downloaded the PDF version.
Thanks, and be sure to give me any comments you have.
It has come to my attention that there was a second edition published since I got my copy. In that case, some of my criticisms of the book may no longer be relevant.