Looking for good books about cameras and photography.?

Question

What books do you recommend to become a better photographer. I need to better understand what settings to set my camera to and what they all mean. ISO for instance?

Answer 1

I think the best writer on the subject of photography is Freeman Patterson- but I also happen to think he's the best photographer in the world. Click on the book covers to see some of his work- all special effects done on film, in camera, with NO computer manipulation. Just pure skill and knowledge. There are also links to his books at the top of the page

http://www.freemanpatterson.com/giclee_prints.htm



I use Michael Freeman's books and Scott Kelby's books as well.

Answer 2

You need a book on basic photography. There are many good beginner's books, the Kodak SLR book is great if you can find a copy, Digital For Dummies is good as well. For advancing in understanding, anything ny Bryan Peterson, especially "Understanding Exposure", and Scott Kelby.

Answer 3

I suppose the primary e-book you must learn is the guide that comes together with your digicam. If you have got a brand new DSLR, you ought to understand all of the capabilities. After that, you'll be able to gain knowledge of by way of path and blunder. I suppose all of the newbie books are identical. They all duvet the equal factor. But those elementary capabilities also are included on your digicam guide. So I would possibly not waste cash.

Answer 4

One book out of which I've gotten much mileage is "Photography," coauthored by John Upton, now in its ninth (!) edition. Because it's a textbook - I used the fourth edition in my college darkroom course - expect to pay for it (I've seen it for over $100 new at Barnes & Noble). But, it's the BEST bang for your buck, because it's so useful.