[audiobook] Nikon D70 Digital Field Guide by David D. Busch at Arts-Photography

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. From beginner to advance photographer will loveBy Grace Photos On The GoWith all the bells and whistles that the Nikon D70 has. this is a very good book for learning the basics as well as advance technical aspects of the camera.With colorful pictures and step-by-step makes it easier for even the starter photographer to learn.10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. A great Field GuideBy Many WordsThis book is designed as 30% how to operate the camera and 70% how to use the camera to take pictures in various situations. The first part of the book (the 30%) is a brief overview of things you would probably learn in the camera operators manual. with some tips that are a nice touch to help you understand practical applications of the camera settings. But the author notes that you need to go the Nikon user manual for more in-depth descriptions of the cameras operaton in some areas. This is probably true. but I found the book provided a fairly complete discussion of the camera operation and I could operate without the manual.In the 70% of the book. as I see it. the author takes on other aspects of photography and using the camera to take "great photos". He begins with the basics of photography (aperature. shutter speed. ISO. etc.) Then he discusses things such as using different lenses and their effect. how to use the external flashes and how to set up lighting. He delves into things such as how to work with auto focus. and depth of field.He then discusses the various types of photography (e.g.night photography. photographing children. photographing landscape. night scenes. on-line auction photography. etc) and gives some very practical tips for taking the pictures as well as specific things to do to set up the picture and ensure the camera is set properly; Things such as having help from a parent and sibling to help relax a child during a photo session. The author also takes you through the software that Nikon provides. and offers suggestions on other options (some less costly...free) for doing some of these same tasks. The author provides a candid snapshot of the software packages. telling you their capabilities and limitations. This includes the Nikon software. Finally. a glossary is provided that de-mystifies the language of photographers. I found the book to be unbiased. informative and properly named "Field Guide".0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very good resource bookBy Mike SwickExcellent resource book to have with your Nikon D70 camera gear.