5 comments about A Short Course in Canon Powershot G9 Photography book/ebook.

1. For $37 you can get far better books on the Canon Powershot series of digital cameras. I thought I was getting a Canon G9 specific digital camera book and was disappointed with the not only the lack of Canon G9 specific information but also the quality of the printing and binding of book. Curtin writes the same information for 90% of his books and covers a bit Canon G9 specific settings and information. If this is what you want and what nyou need there are several publishers that deliver more camera specific information and far better presentation and clarity of material for $15 to $20 less money through Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
   
   The accuracy of his digital photography information is good which why I was generous enough to give him 2 stars but the printing is photocopied double sided laser jet paper and mediocre black and white photographs. I actually bought two of his books based on information from his website and was really disappointed. Several publishers put out a Canon Powershot cameras guide book much better bound and with color photos that is as good or better than this book. He uses the same boilerplate digital photography information and adds the Canon specific settings just like Magic Lantern guide books.
   
   I just wish I had gotten my money back on this turkey before my return for refund time was up.



2. I had expected the book to be more generic like the "Canon Powershot , A Digital Field Guide" but this author has made every effort to relate the sections to the subject camera.
   My copy arrived wet thorough thanks to my postman so I wasn't in the best of moods when I first attacked its pages.
   For those of us outside the USA without a printed manual , this book really helps to bring out an understanding of the advanced features.



3. I'm a novice to intermediate camera buff. While I haven't read all the way through this book yet, I have learned a lot so far. I am going page by page, and am already discovering things I didn't know this camera would do. I find the book reasonably easy to follow. It makes much more sense when I have my camera right there and try the features. I don't think you can just read it and understand, at least I can't. I think that is true of all "how to" books. I'm quite happy with this book so far and am glad I got it. It is certainly more helpful than the shamefully tiny abridged manual that comes with the camera. This was not a "cheap" camera, and I think Canon could afford to include a better manual. I've gotten better manuals with $20 software. This book expands on the manual a lot and gives you info, in understandable language,that Canon doesn't.



4. After reading some of the reviews about this book not being specific enough to the Canon G 9, I decided to see for myself. I am glad I did as I don't see how it could get any more specific. This is a "must have" for any G9 owner. Would have been nice to have it in color and printed on better grade of paper, but the content is the important thing and it is very specific to the G9. Worth every penny!!



5. I have thoroughly read this manual from front to back and I consider it to be very valuable for a beginner/intermediate. I also like the fact that a CD accompanies the book in the form of a PDF file. It also has interactive examples in the book, as well as the color version of all the booklet's graphics. Finally having the PDF file enables you to print (in color) just the pages on the material you're interested in.

5 comments about Lighting the Nude: Top Photography Professionals Share Their Secrets.

1. I like this book because you can learn how to illuminate a body. I think is a good book, but some of the pictures are bored and they have no force, otherwise it will be a really good book with 5 stars.
   
   Its just a book to know how to lighting, not to see really good pictures, it is by your own.



2. This is without a doubt my favorite book on nude photography. Its not that it is full of whitty text, or even step by step how to. In fact, to recreate the look of some of these images will require some practice and patience. What I love about this book is how it inspries you with every page.
   
   The pictures are top notch, and the diagrams will help you understand how the shot was performed. I've taken with me on shoots when photographing nudes and shown the model what I am trying to achieve. When I'm in the mood to just flip through a book on photography, this is the one I grab. If I have a shoot sceduled, I flip through to gleam ideas.
   
   If you shoot nudes, want to shoot nudes, or just like looking at classy well thought out nude photography, you have got to buy this book.
   
   Tim Skipper
   Vision Photo Image
   [...]



3. This book presents a lot of photographic situation and discusses how the photographer handled the lighting of his nude subjects. The treatment of the lighting is good with both plan view and three dimensional (for want of a better word) sketches which give a very good idea of how each scheme was accomplished.
   
   Some of the photographic techniques seem rather dated but my main complaint with the book (considering that it was reprinted in 2006) is that it barely acknowledges the way that digital has taken over the industry. The authors dwell on types of film used when in many cases that film is no longer available. Here and there digital is mentioned (barely) and while nothing has changed about the lighting, the loving details about film are kind of worthless in this day and age. Doubtless some will find these details useful. I did not.
   
   In short, the treatment of the lighting was full and well done, if not fully up to date. The photographic techniques left you wondering how to do it with today's equipment.
   
   A good book but don't expect up-to-date equipment and techniques.



4. actually i'd thought this book as somewhat a guideline for nude photography. but it is more about lighting than nude photography. there are really helpful tips on each page, but if you already know about lighting and want to learn about posing tecniques on nude, then this book is not for you.
   
   but if you are looking for how to light this book fulfills its mission with success. i can suggest light science & magic for you too.



5. This is a reprint and repackaging of three of the Pro-Lighting series books from the late 1990s: "Pro-lighting: Nudes", "Pro-lighting: Erotica", and a third one that I don't have. That's not a bad thing, but if you have most of the old Pro-Lighting series, like I do, you might not want to buy the book.
   
   The book nicely done, with excellent photos on the right-hand pages, and lighting diagrams on the left. And it's less expensive than the individual books were in 1997, and even less expensive than getting the individual books used.
   
   Highly recommended.

5 comments about Baby Faces Board Book #02: Smile! (Baby Faces).

1. My 9 month old loved the faces in this book, but I couldn't let him read it on his own because the cardboard isn't laminated very heavily. As soon as he started chewing on it, it bubbled up and started peeling away. Doesn't hold up as well as a number of other board books we have. Will keep it for when he's older.



2. Bought this book for grandson and he loves it! Now passed on the his brother.



3. The baby photos in this book are great and this book has been a favorite of our son's starting at one month. AT 15 months he still loves it. The text is fine but mostly he just loves looking at the fascinating baby faces.



4. This book with all these sweet baby faces is so amazing. My baby loves to look at all the little faces and always enjoy to watch them. It's really funny book that brings smiles to everybody whom look at it. I recommend it to all mothers and thier children.



5. This is a great,well made, and well thought out book for babies and toddlers. The language used with the photographs doesn't trash the English language trying to make cutesy rhymes. The photographs are fun and well done. Any in this series are great. My child loves them.

3 comments about Start Your Own Photography Business: Studio, Freelance, Gallery, Events (Start Your Own Photography Business: Studio, Freelance, Events).

1. "Start Your Own Photography Business" lets you know whether you are ready to turn a photography hobby into a photography career. The book assumes that you already have the talent and technical know-how to do the job, and prepares you for the business side of opening and running a photography business. It covers all the basics you need to know to get started.
   
   I have read other business books from Charlene Davis, and like the others, this one is well-researched and written in the same friendly, helpful style. Highly recommended for those wondering if they could make money from taking pictures on a part-time or full-time basis.
   
   Leslie Halpern, author of Reel Romance: The Lovers' Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies and Dreams on Film: The Cinematic Struggle Between Art and Science.



2. As I am wanting to start a business, I found this book full of thought provoking information.



3. Lots of great info for the start up photographer. Easy to read and understand. Very Helpful

5 comments about Real World Digital Photography (2nd Edition) (Real World).

1. It's a good book, I'm doing first year photography at uni and this is one of the text's. it's writen in a way that is really easy to read and it covers everything really quite well.



2. I'm teaching a beginning digital photography class and this book was the one being used by the college. I went with it. On first read, liked the book but as I tried to structure a methodical, logical class, I found the book to be frustrating. The book jumps from one topic to another, often with no thorough treatment of a subject. Topics are scattered through it. It often promises "we'll cover more on that later" without really covering it well later. The book can't be read by a beginner because terms are often used without being defined or taught. The book assumes you already know about photography. I found I could not assign much reading from the book until 1/2 way through the course when the students had finally been introduced to ISO, shutter speed, f/stops, depth of field, exposures, stops, white balance, etc.
   
   The back 1/2 of the book focuses on Photoshop CS which was not the SW we used in the class. That part of the book was nearly useless for us.
   
   For someone already familiar with photography, this book isn't bad at all. As a text for a class, I'd not recommend it.



3. This is a genuinely well thought out book concerning digital photography. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good grasp on all of the concepts surrounding Digital Cameras and image post-processing.



4. I'm a photography major and was required to get this book for class. Though it has a high price tag, it's very useful and will probably last for the rest of your life as a guide to photography. It starts from the beginning, from how a camera works, to how to develop film, printing, color photography, and more. There are detailed pictures, charts and examples to help you understand certain concepts.



5. I was a beginner digital photographer when I got this book. Taught me a lot and I still use it and what I learned every day. Glad I bought it.

5 comments about The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Nature Photography (BetterPhoto Series).

1. For the more serious photographer, it is an excellent book to read and try out the techniques included in it.



2. I was intruiged by this book and it's mate, The Better Photo Guide to Digital Photography, both by Jim Miotke. On receipt, the books were everything I had hoped for. The photographs and the accompanying data, are exceptional. Jim explains everything you need to know. The advice given is clear and understandable. The practicle applications in the form of "Assignments" make this book not only a good read but a fun hands on affair.
   I would recommend this book to anyone, digital or film.
   I understand that there is another in this series comming up, The Better Photo Guide to Exposure......I can't wait! O.K. how about one on "Portrait Photography" too while you're at it!



3. This book contains a lot of the same information as Jim's other book - The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography - but he explains the information in a way that applies to landscapes, animals, and macro work - instead of just an overall view of photography. Again, I would highly suggest this book to anyone interested in taking better photographs - whether it's just your family vacation to Yellowstone, or you're looking to become a professional photographer. This is definitely a great starting point!



4. Ok, I am an amateur photographer and just like thousands of others we are all trying to improve on what we love to do. Thanks to Jim Miotke he has helped me do just that. By understanding how to photograph nature at it's best, you feel confident in trying new things. Example after example he shows how it should be done and what to look for in the field. The quality of the printing and photographs in the book is excellent. If you really want to learn how to get the best results from your photography, then buy this book. Jim Miotke's Digital Nature Photography along with Bryan Peterson's Understanding Exposure is a must for your book collection.



5. Tres bon livre (The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Nature Photography ) montrant comment prendre de belle photos

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5 comments about Exposure Photo Workshop: Develop Your Digital Photography Talent (Photo Workshop).

1. I couldn't be happier that I have this book. It explains everything that I needed to know about exposure, in such detail that a monkey could take better photos than Ansel Adams. I am so serious, If you have a DSLR, and you want to learn everything you can about it, you must have this book.



2. I am an avid amateur digital photographer. I have read many books on exposure and techniques. This is one of the best ever. The explanations are clear, logical, and the presentation is easy to follow. A concept is explained and then one or more photographs are used to demonstrate the concept. I highly recommend this book.



3. Love this series of books, having a lesson if you will, followed by an assignment. All of the books that I have seen give you a good level of detail to describe the underlying details without getting too technical and very well written.



4. I would highly recommend this series of photography books {Photo Workshop). I purchased the full set and they have all been excellent.
   The book arrived quickly and in excellent condition.



5. I'm so happy that I bought this book. It has really helped me better understand how to get the right exposure. He uses good examples that just make it click. If you are interested in going further with photography you need this for the shelf.

2 comments about Ghosts Caught On Film.

1. This book earns a great deal of my respect for many reasons. I appreciate the presentation of facts, letting the reader decide what to believe. The layout is beautiful and it makes a fascinating coffee table book. I like that is has some of the most famous and heavily disputed photographs of all time throughout the book . . . some of these are instantly recognizable. I also like that along the left side of each page, Dr. Willin notes if the photograph was ever found to be evidently bogus or if the jury is still out, along with a summary on how the picture came about (and any other interesting theories, possible causes/technologies, quotes/comments from other experts). This book was simply well done and makes a great teaching/research tool . . . truly a collectable.
   
   Please note that the photographs in this book are in full color and on quality paper. Dr. Willin also zooms in on specific elements in certain pictures, to make them easier to see and decipher.



2. What a great idea putting some of the most famous and not so famous ghost pictures in a book and telling about the origin of them. I really enjoyed seeing the pictures and finding out where they came from. It was very interesting and I think the author did a find job of telling the story behind them without adding to it.

5 comments about Night and Low-Light Photography: Professional Techniques from Experts for Artistic and Commercial Success.

1. As a professional writer and photographer, I read and review dozens of books on photography each year--from technical how-tos to fine art books. I don't often run into books of this caliber. Night & Low-Light Photography is technically informative and artistically inspiring, touching on an unprecedented scope of topics related this theme while also presenting a powerhouse art portfolio experience.
   
   What is truly impressive about Night & Low-Light is that it is equally valuable for pros, hobbyists and art-lovers alike.
   
   Jill Waterman is passionate an accomplished night photographer, a fantastic writer and a well-respected editor on topics of photography. She also has more industry connections than you can shake a stick at. It is this combination of assets--along with her clear editorial vision--that allowed Waterman to hit a home run with Night & Low-Light Photography.
   
   If you have any interest in night and low-light photography (including recording weather phenomena, painting with light and other low-light techniques often overlooked), you will definitely enjoy and learn from this book. The in-depth biographical data on the 30 contributors, the incredible list of resources and the detailed glossary alone are worth the purchase.
   
   If you are on the fence, you can get a better sense of Night & Low-Light Photography by checking out Waterman's companion website: [...]. However, keep in mind that Waterman has created such an impressive and jam-packed experience that it is hard to fully appreciate the value and pleasure of this book until you actually have it in your hands.



2. Many photographers put away their cameras when the light grows dim or dark, thus forfeiting at least half the opportunity to take photographs. This book seems aimed at those photographers.
   
   Jill Waterman has assembled a team of 30 top professionals to talk about low-light and night photography. The book begins with the usual mandatory discussion of equipment, although this chapter contains many tips on equipment use, such as stabilizing one's lens against glass if shooting through it. There are also some unusual pieces of equipment mentioned, like large portable spotlights for painting with light. Other chapters include discussions of color temperature; black and white photography, which emphasizes the role of the chemical darkroom in extending range; lighting techniques, which emphasizes light painting; weather, night time phenomena, like the aurora; and post production tools. There is a chapter that analyzes the styles of seven of the photographers and a final chapter that talks about the availability of workshops.
   
   The difficult part of the project was probably wrangling the work and ideas of thirty different photographers into a coherent instructional body and it shows. The book lacks orderly development and approach to this kind of photography and often lapses into a kind of esoteric tip book. Occasionally there were interesting pieces of information that were never tied to anything else, like the distinctions between civil, nautical and astronomical twilight.
   
   What I found strange was the feeling of having entered into a time warp with discussions of film, two-part developers and enlargers. A theme seems to be that film lends itself to a greater range of exposure values then digital, although that may require chemical processing to achieve. The advantages of digital photography's HDR processing to capture a wide range of light were mentioned but not in detail, or to show special considerations for the use of the technique in the dark.
   
   The example photographs themselves were interesting, although many were too self-aware and arty to easily serve as teaching vehicles for most photographers, who probably would be interested in simpler, more direct night and low-light themes. Yet, for the experienced photographer, looking to expand his vision, these same pictures might provide some inspiration.
   
   Although I didn't down-rate this book because of the layout and design, I hated it. Many pages are printed in black with white text, or include large blocks of black-backed white text and white-backed black text on the same page, or juxtapose black background pages with white background pages, all of which are quite jarring to the eye. As difficult are the tiny guest photographer portraits adjacent to tiny unreadable dark grey text on a black background.
   
   Despite problems, there were useful hints here and there, such as changing the point of view when taking pictures to exclude illumination that would be too contrasty or using reflections to add drama to night shots.
   
   Unfortunately, I have not found many recent books about low-light and night photography that are straight forward in teaching the less experienced how to become children of the night (oops-just a joke). For photographers determined to push on into the darkness, this is about as good as anything around.



3. The book if a good source for night and low light photography. I thought there would be more for digital cameras and 35mm cameras in the book. A lot of references to film and medium format. However, it is a good starting point and I would recommend it.



4. It takes a very special set of skills to be successful in taking photographs at night or when light sources are minimal. In "Night & Low-Light Photography: Professional Techniques Form Experts For Artistic And Commercial Success", New York City based photographer, editor, writer and educator Jill Waterman relies upon not only her own experience and expertise, but also draws upon the work and contributions of thirty top photography professionals using their real-life photography projects to illustrate and exemplify their advice, techniques, and diverse approaches to nighttime and low-light digital, film, color, and black & white commercial and fine art photography. Profusely illustrated throughout, "Night & Low-Light Photography" is a practical, informative, and above all, 'user friendly' introduction and guide for any aspiring photographer seeking to develop or enhance their own skill set when taking photographs after dark or in dim light, indoor or outdoor, as well as urban, suburban, and rural landscapes.



5. Wow I was really glad to stumble onto this book. Informative and fun to browse--I like the textbook style.
   Great to read so many different approaches.