David Busch's Nikon D90 Guide to Digital SLR Photography
by David D. Busch
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Author: David D. BuschEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-05-26
ISBN: 1598639056
Number of pages: 379
Publisher: Course Technology PTR
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Book Review: Excellent book, full of useful information available nowhere else
Summary: 5 Stars
I disagree with the reviewer who apparently didn't read this excellent book very carefully. I received David Busch's Nikon D90 Guide to Digital SLR Photography last week and have just finished it. I dropped by today to leave a favorable review and was surprised to see comments that don't reflect a careful reading of the book. Busch most certainly does not claim that the D90 can't command remote (wireless) flashes without the aid of a SB-900 or SU-800. In fact, the book states the exact opposite:
"WORKING WITH WIRELESS COMMANDER MODE
The D90's built-in flash can be set to Commander mode (as described in Chapter 4) and used to control other compatible flash units. The Nikon SB-900 can also be a flash "Commander" to communicate with and trigger other flash units. Nikon offers a unit called the SU-800, which is a commander unit that has no built-in visible flash, and which controls other units using infrared signals."
The pages cited in the review, 286 and 287, then proceed to describe exactly how use the built-in flash as a commander, with step-by-step instructions, such as "To use the D90 to control other flash units...if you want the built-in flash as the commander, you need to set it to that mode using CSM #e2, described next." The picture showing the setup screen isn't ironic -- it accompanies the text that explains how to use that screen.
I'm not sure what the motive is for inventing an "error" of this type. Perhaps the reviewer was mixed up by the note that the SB-900 and SU-800 are required by cameras such as the D3 and D2xs, which are entirely different cameras from the D90, and which don't have a built-in flash. While I did find a few typos, they in no way detracted from the more than 400 pages of solid information in this thick book, available nowhere else. I, for one, found the comprehensive 100-page chapter of detailed and invaluable setup information, which told me exactly what each and every option did, and outlined the circumstances when I might want to use every feature, of much more interest than whether the camera was referred to as a D60 instead of D90 once or twice. (Actually, I could not find that error in my copy; it's likely that most typos were corrected in the later printing that I received.) Obviously, the 27 out of 31 reviewers who rated this book at four or five stars agree with me.
The original review I had in mind to write was going to praise this book for its clear writing style, abundant full-color illustrations, and the depth of the author's expertise, which offers a friendly, helping hand to anyone who has purchased the Nikon D90 and wants to learn how to use the camera to its fullest while mastering digital SLR photography. On reflection, that's probably all that needs to be said. I recommend this book without reservation.
Summary of David Busch's Nikon D90 Guide to Digital SLR Photography
Welcome to the D90, Nikon's newest full-featured--yet compact and affordable--digital SLR camera. David Busch's Nikon D90 Guide to Digital SLR Photography shows you how to maximize your camera's robust feature set, blazing fast automatic focus, the real-time preview system Live View, HDTV movie-making capabilities, and the Retouch mode that allows you to edit your picture in the camera, to take outstanding photos. You'll learn how, when, and, most importantly, why to use each of 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 Nikon D90's exposure modes, focus controls, and electronic flash options. You'll also find loads of helpful information and tips on choosing lenses, flash units, and software products to use with your new camera. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so you'll quickly learn how to use your Nikon D90, and use it like a pro!Digital Photography Books
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