By Joe Dolittle
In this all-new book review shootout, we put three books to the test. Read on to learn how David Busch's Nikon D60 Guide to Digital SLR Photography by David D. Busch, David Busch's Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Guide to Digital SLR Photography by David D. Busch, and Canon EOS 30D Digital Field Guide by Charlotte K. Lowrie stand up to our editorial review.
David Busch's Nikon D60 Guide to Digital SLR Photography
Have you unpacked your new Nikon D60 digital SLR camera and want to get started right away taking great pictures? David Buschs Nikon D60 Guide to Digital SLR Photography will show you how when and most importantly why to use all the cool features and functions of your camera to take eye-popping photographs.
Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply the D60s exposure modes focus controls and electronic flash options.
This book is chock full of hands-on tips for choosing lenses flash units and software products. Beautiful full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are so youll quickly learn how to use your Nikon D60 and use it well.
Connected Photographer's evaluation
We particularly liked the detail with with Busch examines the menus on the camera. There are also some good tips for choosing lenses and a very welcome trouble-shooting section. Overall a quality book -- but only if you own this exact model camera.
David Busch's Nikon D60 Guide to Digital SLR Photography by David D. Busch, published by Course Technology PTR, is 321 pages and has a retail price of $29.99. We give David Busch's Nikon D60 Guide to Digital SLR Photography a rating of 4 out of 5.
RATING: 4 STARSDavid Busch's Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Guide to Digital SLR Photography
As the new owner of a Digital Rebel XSi/450 you are probably pretty serious about photography and want to take professional-looking photographs. You also might want to quickly and easily discover how when and why to use the most important features of your cutting-edge camera.
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450 Guide to Digital SLR Photography provides you with a concise guide to the essential functions and features of the Digital Rebel XSi/450 teaching you how to select the best autofocus mode shutter speed f/stop or flash capability to take perfect pictures of any kind under any conditions.
Brimming with full-color images and examples this book will help photographers of any level enhance their digital photography skills and techniques. You will also learn how to edit and enhance your photographs as well as troubleshooting tips to maintain the condition of your Digital Rebel XSi/450 and its accessories.
Connected Photographer's evaluation
Like Busch's previous book the author has included details on many of the Rebel's menus. However here's a warning to older Digital Rebel owners: this book is only for the XSi/450 model. If you own a different Rebel camera you'll be disappointed with this book.
David Busch's Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Guide to Digital SLR Photography by David D. Busch, published by Course Technology PTR, is 311 pages and has a retail price of $29.99. We give David Busch's Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Guide to Digital SLR Photography a rating of 4 out of 5.
RATING: 4 STARSCanon EOS 30D Digital Field Guide
Whether you're a professional or an advanced amateur, the Canon EOS 30D delivers outstanding performance and image quality. This guide is designed to help you get the most from your 8.2-megapixel EOS 30D regardless of your shooting preferences and style.
Packed with valuable advice from a professional photographer it will help you make every shot memorable. Tuck this handy Field Guide in your gear bag and take it with you as a quick and insightful reference.
- Investigate all of the features of your Canon 30D
- Learn the various modes view play back and protect images or erase unwanted shots
- Brush up on composition guidelines and the elements of exposure
- Explore conversion programs for RAW images
- Compose the best possible shots with expert advice on lighting and exposure
- Get insider tips on shooting portraits weddings business and product photos landscapes and much more
Connected Photographer's evaluation
Lowrie's book isn't nearly as comprehensive (or pretty) as Busch's books. That said, we actually liked this book better because all the important information is presented in a tight, concise manner. Where you're going to spend time reading Busch's books, you're likely to spend more time taking pictures and using Lowrie's book as a reference. Plus, this is small enough to fit in a somewhat large camera bag, while the other two are definitely stay-at-home bookshelf books.
Canon EOS 30D Digital Field Guide by Charlotte K. Lowrie, published by Wiley, is 288 pages and has a retail price of $19.99. We give Canon EOS 30D Digital Field Guide a rating of 4 out of 5.
RATING: 4 STARS