Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots
by Jeff Revell
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Author: Jeff RevellEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-05-01
ISBN: 0321613112
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Peachpit Press
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- ISBN13: 9780321613110
- Condition: New
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Book Review: Good mini-course for the 50D and photography in general
Summary: 5 Stars
As others have noted, this is not simply a re-hash of the manual that comes with the 50D--in fact, the author refers back to the manual for some technical details, like a comparison of the modes in the Basic and Creative "zones." He calls these "Manual Callouts."
The manual that comes with the camera is complete, but there is a lot of detail in there--it's a complex camera. The manual tends to overwhelm you with explanations of everything a particular feature does. "Canon 50D" discuses, in clear language, what's important for each type of photo, what you get from the camera's Basic Zones (portrait, sports, etc.) for that type photo and what the Mr Revell (a professional photographer) thinks you can and ought to do in the Creative zone for such photos. He provides examples in each case and, here's where it becomes a course, each chapter includes homework ("Assignments") that guide you through use of the information he's provided. Actually adjusting the camera for different types of photos was very helpful for me. The book is replete with Mr. Revell's own photos, each with explanatory notes that relate to a point in the text.
For example, while the Canon manual walks you through the entire system of menus in one section, Revell discusses, for example, landscape photography and at that time tells you which menus are pertinent to that type of photo. Sort of like the history teacher who explained why there was a War of the Roses, as opposed to the one who just gave you dates and names.
I've taken photographs for decades and own a Canon EOS film SLR, but the DSLR is like a film camera on steroids and this book helped me to a better understanding.
Summary of Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots
Now that you?ve bought the amazing Canon 50D, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera?s features to show you exactly how to use the 50D to take great pictures. With Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Jeff Revell, and you will:
? Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the 50D
? Use the 50D?s automatic modes to get better shots right away
? Move on to the Creative zone, where you have full control over the look and feel of your images
? Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more
? Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits
? Find out how to get great shots in low light
? Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter
With Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you?ll learn not only what makes a great shot work?you?ll learn how to get that shot using your 50D.
And once you?ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book?s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your 50D to get great shots at flickr.com/groups/canon_50dfromsnapshotstogreatshots.
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