tlc Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 (edited) Hi guys, I got a call from my sister tonight, she wants to buy her SIL a camera book for beginners as she is getting a SLR for xmas and has no idea how to use it. Any recommendations greatly appreciated. Is there a SLR's for Dummies?? edited to add, I just did a google search and found there is a SLR for Dummies, wondering if this would be the best one for her to get? Edited December 20, 2009 by tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 A great general book is "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson. Assuming you mean a DSLR. Generally SLR refers only to film cameras (not digital). Anyways no matter, the principles she will need to get her head around are the same for both. And this book covers both. There are dozens of beginner type books, including as you say there is a DSLR for Dummies. "Understanding Exposure" is at the top for being well written good information. I wouldn't particularly recommend the Dummies one to anyone starting out: it isn't dreadful, but it is not as good a book as Understanding Exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I have 'Understanding Exposure' by Bryan Peterson and 'The Digital Photography Book' by Scott Kelby. Both of which I recommend highly and have learnt alot from. You can buy the two in a combo from fishpond here: http://www.fishpond.com.au/Books/Computers.../9780321474049/ There is a link on the right hand side that says 'buy together' with Understanding Exposure for $64.94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 Ah thanks guys, I did mean DSLR. I will pass this info on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carebear Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I have 'Understanding Exposure' by Bryan Peterson and 'The Digital Photography Book' by Scott Kelby. Both of which I recommend highly and have learnt alot from. You can buy the two in a combo from fishpond here: http://www.fishpond.com.au/Books/Computers.../9780321474049/ There is a link on the right hand side that says 'buy together' with Understanding Exposure for $64.94 thanks i'm going to get those. as i'm having a lot of issues understanding the manual side of things so take a lot of pics on auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carebear Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 just purchased both those books. the photography book had $5 knocked off the price since yesterday woohoo. ships in 24 hours so hope that i get it before xmas or not too long after :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 just purchased both those books. the photography book had $5 knocked off the price since yesterday :D woohoo. ships in 24 hours so hope that i get it before xmas or not too long after Woo hoo!! I think mine took about 5 days to get to me. Im sure you'll love em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polomum Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Yep......I bought both these books when I purchased my Nikon D80 and luuuuuurv them ............. Hope you do to !!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carebear Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 wow good communication from company. was advised they'v been sent and should arrive between 29/12 and 01/01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILuvAmstaffs Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I'm planning on buying this after xmas. If your friend is like myself & finds it easier to pick-up tips when watching someone explain it & show the results instead of reading about the subject, it might be worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carebear Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) doh. knew i should of spoke to dad first. we already own understanding exposure lol i just checked the site and i should be able to return it less postage costs (altho postage was free) so should only cost me to return it to them. unless anyone on here would like to buy it off me? Edited December 27, 2009 by carebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carebear Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 ok books arrived. does anyone want to buy understanding exposure off me. cost me $35 and i'll throw in free postage (seen as i can get a refund from the site, but have to pay postage to return it, i thought i'd offer it here first) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 ok books arrived. does anyone want to buy understanding exposure off me. cost me $35 and i'll throw in free postage (seen as i can get a refund from the site, but have to pay postage to return it, i thought i'd offer it here first) I have a couple of friends who recently got into photography so ill ask them and see if they are interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carebear Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 ok books arrived. does anyone want to buy understanding exposure off me. cost me $35 and i'll throw in free postage (seen as i can get a refund from the site, but have to pay postage to return it, i thought i'd offer it here first) If Bellatrix's friends dont want it I will take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carebear Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 thanks kirislin dad was like 'you should check these things with me before you buy stuff' lol mum, dad and i all have the same model of dslr too (why mum and dad have 1 each, i will never know tho) and mum's got a really cool macro lens i'm hoping to be able to use soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 (edited) One of them already has it and I dont think the other person isnt too interested so its all yours, Kirislin!! ETA Edited January 2, 2010 by Bellatrix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carebear Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 thanks for getting back to me so fast bellatrix kirislin, will pm you now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PooMother Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Did anyone get the DVD Course? I am looking at getting it... http://www.coursesforsuccess.com.au/ultima...era-course.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestone Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I am getting a new DSLR next week and I am going to get both these books. Am loving this section here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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