Mike787 Member 222 posts Joined Dec 2009 More info | Dec 06, 2009 20:02 | #1 I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good book about photography. I'm entry level, looking for something I could use more as a handbook. I would love it to contain everything from camera techniques to color management through Post Production. Canon EOS 1000D | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG II | EF 50mm f/1.8 II | EF-S 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6
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GPFocussed Senior Member  584 posts Joined Jan 2009 Location: Canada More info | Dec 06, 2009 20:13 | #2 Mike787 wrote in post #9147690  I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good book about photography. I'm entry level, looking for something I could use more as a handbook. I would love it to contain everything from camera techniques to color management through Post Production. PS, I have a Rebel XS, and I also just realized I posted this in the wrong section of the forum, my apologies. I found "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Petersen to be a good starting point for me. Regarding post processing I've found some good videos on the net such as YouTube. [URL="http://photography-on-the.net/forum/Gear List"][URL="http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=9541640&postcount=2194"]Gear List
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Dec 06, 2009 20:29 | #3 I found "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Petersen to be a good starting point for me. Regarding post processing I've found some good videos on the net such as YouTube. I've just searched for this on amazon and come across his Field Guide instead: http://www.amazon.com …/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Canon EOS 1000D | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG II | EF 50mm f/1.8 II | EF-S 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6
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X-WoodButch Senior Member  438 posts Joined Jun 2005 Location: Folsom Ca. More info | Dec 06, 2009 20:34 | #4 Mike787 wrote in post #9147859 I've just searched for this on amazon and come across his Field Guide instead: http://www.amazon.com …/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Do you think that will be good or should I go for the more specific versions of his other books?Peterson"s "understanding Exposure" is excellent! Canon 50d+Grip, 40d+grip, 20d+grip, Nikon D300+grip, Canon MR-14EX TTL Ring Lite, Sigma EF-500 DG ST Flash, Canon EF 70-200mm F4.0 L USM, Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 Macro lens, Canon 50mm f1.8 2 Niffty-Fifty, Sigma "Bigma" 50-500mm, Tammy 28-75mm, Sigma 18-50mm f3.5-5.6 DC lens, Tokina 12-24mm f4, Canon 85mm f1.8, Sigma Zoom Telephoto 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO HSM Macro, Manfrotto #3047 legs & head, Bogen/Manfrotto 676B Monopod, Canon Monopod 100, Slik Pro 340 DX Tripod and a bunch of NIKON stuff...
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Dec 06, 2009 20:42 | #5 Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'm going to get Understanding Exposure! Canon EOS 1000D | Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG II | EF 50mm f/1.8 II | EF-S 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6
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GPFocussed Senior Member 584 posts Joined Jan 2009 Location: Canada More info | Dec 06, 2009 21:00 | #6 Mike787 wrote in post #9147859 I've just searched for this on amazon and come across his Field Guide instead: http://www.amazon.com …/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Do you think that will be good or should I go for the more specific versions of his other books?He has released quite a few books but I think it is better to start off with "Understanding Exposure" first to get the fundamentals down. [URL="http://photography-on-the.net/forum/Gear List"][URL="http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=9541640&postcount=2194"]Gear List
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WaltA Goldmember  More info | Dec 06, 2009 21:56 | #7 your should check out the stickeys for everyones favorite books. Walt
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Veemac Goldmember 2,098 posts Likes: 1 Joined Apr 2009 Location: Arizona, USA More info | I'll second (or third or fourth, or whatever) the recommendation for Understanding Exposure. Also, for a basic book that covers all the topics you mentioned (and more), you may want to check out Digital SLR Photography for Dummies. Despite their title, I've always found the "For Dummies" books to offer good, useful information on their titled topics. The book doesn't go into great depth about every aspect of photography, but it does provide you with a basic knowledge and enough information so that you're not overwhelmed when you start digging deeper.
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