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Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition) |  | Author: Bryan Peterson
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Pages: 160
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Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.4
ISBN: 0817463003
Dewey Decimal Number: 771
EAN: 9780817463007
Publication Date: August 1, 2004
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For serious amateur photographers who already shoot perfectly focused, accurately exposed images but want to be more creative with a camera, heres the book to consult. More than seventy techniques, both popular and less-familiar approaches, are covered in detail, including advanced exposure, bounced flash and candlelight, infrared, multiple images, soft-focus effects, unusual vantage points, zooming, and other carefully chosen ways to enhance photographs. The A-Z format make sit easy for readers to find a specific technique, and each one is explained in jargon-free language. Top Tips for each technique help readers achieve superb results, even on the first attempt.
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 Decent book for beginners March 16, 2010
MAGIC KOALA (Los Angeles)
It's an overall decent book with informative techniques and tips. The photos themselves are not spectacular, but they are not meant to impress and instead teach about the concepts. He does have a few very striking photos in the book which speaks about the author's creative talent. The book is slightly ruined by his elaboration on how much money he made off certain photos, and uncomfortable descriptives about his wife. Also, he overuses the term "who cares" aperture. I know it sounds cool and irreverent to say "who cares" but since the "who cares" aperture seems to have been used quite frequently, I'd say it is an aperture to care about. To be fair, he has a whole column on the f8 to f11 aperture which completely makes sense. The author also writes about little tricks (making fake rain) and mention very helpful tips (the brother skies). Coupled with his photographic examples, the author is successful in conveying his message.
 A Must Have for the understanding of exposure March 16, 2010
P. H. Thorsted
Forget any other books about exposure. This is the best book that I have ever read or seen that covers how to use exposure and shutter speed so well. I recommend it even over the other books that Bryan Peterson has written. It cover the subject so well that no other book is needed. Highly recommended for any user of a camera, digital or film.
Wonderful Book For Beginners March 15, 2010
Peter Erickson (Seattle, WA USA)
I last took a photography class 14 years ago. Having not owned an SLR in the interim until just recently, I had forgotten most of my knowledge. This book brought me right back to where I was then and took me even further. Definitely applicable to digital SLR photography in 2010 (though I hear a revised edition is coming out in August). Enjoyed the writing style as well. While the Sky Brothers and Mr. Green Jeans might sound cheesy, they stick in your mind and remind you of what you learned when you're out in the field shooting. Brilliant book.
Best learning book on photography March 12, 2010
DI (los angeles, ca)
I've taken a lot of photography classes and bought quite a few books on photography. What striked me from the getgo on my photography endeavor was the complete reluctance by everyone to give me some examples of how to make a correct exposure with my camera. Sure they would give me a list of measurements for each light situation but this book goes the distance: takes the photo and gives you the measurements. My only wish for this book was to have included the time of the day, but I guess that would have been a bit too much. For an amateur self starter like me, this books makes all the difference in understanding depth of field and of course how to compose the right exposure. The photographer takes a step back and tells you hey this is what I wanted to shoot, this is what I shot, and this is how I shot it. You will hardly get any other photographer to share that with you. I highly recommend this book.
 right to the point. March 4, 2010
jeff (Stevenson, MD, US)
I feel it is a solid book on topic. The photos are tremendous. The text does a very good job of covering the mix between exposure and shutter speed. It also covers the depth of field relationship to exposure. His books are all solid well written texts. I spent years and years in film with none of the gadgets in exposure that digital cameras allow for use. He reminded me of what that experience means in using exposure as a part of the art of photography.
Easy to read, and makes one look at the use of exposure to create the effect that one wants to capture. Good reminder tool for new or experienced.
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