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Good photography books
So I've just stumbled across some free time and I figure why not be productive and learn something. Since I have always enjoyed taking pictures (whether they are good or not) I figured I would learn to PROPERLY use my camera and take better pictures. Can anyone point me in the right direction to any photography books or guides for Nikon cameras? I have a D40 if that helps any.
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R.I.P. Brian Nichols 02/07/1989-11/24/2008
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Hoosier Daddy being an ass like always.
Jon, go on amazon. They have quite a few books for Nikons and Canons. I find that the manual can only take you so far. It can get you familiar with basics and how to work all the "fancies." But to actually become "better" at photography, the manual can't get you there.
Jon, go on amazon. They have quite a few books for Nikons and Canons. I find that the manual can only take you so far. It can get you familiar with basics and how to work all the "fancies." But to actually become "better" at photography, the manual can't get you there.
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Hoosier Daddy being an ass like always.
Jon, go on amazon. They have quite a few books for Nikons and Canons. I find that the manual can only take you so far. It can get you familiar with basics and how to work all the "fancies." But to actually become "better" at photography, the manual can't get you there.
Jon, go on amazon. They have quite a few books for Nikons and Canons. I find that the manual can only take you so far. It can get you familiar with basics and how to work all the "fancies." But to actually become "better" at photography, the manual can't get you there.
He was asking how to use the camera properly, best place I can think of is the manual. I read the manual to mine and I know what every button and what every function does. To get good photographs your not going to learn it from a stupid book, you have to be creative and experiment. I haven't used a book for more than learning the settings and functions of the camera... and that book came with my camera. When I actually take photographs I just do it, I don't go "Oh, I need to get this shot because the book said it's good". I think of what would look good and be unique. I take the shot, review it on my LCD and decide whether it's a keeper or not. If it is, it stays. If it isn't, it gets deleted.
Daredevil's right. A lot of people swear by the Magic Lantern series, but I've never used any of them. I bought Thom Hogan's (bythom.com) ebook for the D50 and it's much more in depth and easier to read than the manual.
I really enjoyed Bryan Petersen's Understanding Exposure when I first got into photography. It explains various different ideas and how to achieve certain qualities in your photos.
Even though DareDevil was right about HD being an ass, HD is on to something. Books and manuals will only take you so far, composition and timing don't come from books for the most part. Doesn't mean you shouldn't buy books.
I really enjoyed Bryan Petersen's Understanding Exposure when I first got into photography. It explains various different ideas and how to achieve certain qualities in your photos.
Even though DareDevil was right about HD being an ass, HD is on to something. Books and manuals will only take you so far, composition and timing don't come from books for the most part. Doesn't mean you shouldn't buy books.
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I was just being honest, why else would they give you the manual if you weren't supposed to read it.
"Stumbled into some free time" is the new term for not having a job? That sounds good to me!
But anyways, look into Scott Kelby. Cool guy and knows his stuff. Writes his books in a fun, comprehensive way.
But anyways, look into Scott Kelby. Cool guy and knows his stuff. Writes his books in a fun, comprehensive way.
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I moved and have no clue where it is, I will probably check ebay or something to try to pick up another one.
Anyway, thanks everyone for your recommendations, I will look into all of these. I appreciate the help!
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Not in a bad way at all man. I was/am still in the same spot, with no yob. Plus its hard finding a PT job around here to be able to work around my school schedule, and I still dont trust myself enough to work and have school because I procrastinate enough as it is. I just figured that was a good way of putting it, that you dont have a job right now...
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Yeah things are tough, working full time and going to school does a number on you. All the stress from both is why I am taking this time off.
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