Nikon D300 Digital Field Guide by Thomas
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Book Reviews of Nikon D300 Digital Field Guide
Book Review: Well worth the investment
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this handbook to be far more useful than the manual that is delivered with the camera. The book describes the camera's features and menus in a logical fashion. I now have a great understanding of the D300's capabilities and can put them to good use.
The first section, Quick Tour, defines the function of each button and allows you the satisfaction of taking pictures immediately. Then Chapter 1 explores each of the controls and displays. Chapter 2 describes the use of each of the settings and automatic photography modes.
The remaining chapters guide you through taking great photos, including exposure, ISO, depth of field, color, light, lens choice, composition basics, and techniques for taking great images in a variety of situations. The final section covers downloading and editing images.
The book is well laid out with many charts, tables and color illustrations. Appendixes and a comprehensive index allow you to find answers to your questions quickly.
Whether you start at the beginning and work your way through methodically or just pick it up and look for guidance on a particular topic, you're going to learn something every time you refer to the book. I did. Well worth the small investment to unlock the potential of your highly capable Nikon D300.
Book Review: Great guide for getting started
Summary: 5 Stars
Being new to the D300 and digital photography in general I found this book to be quite informative. The material was easy to understand and presented in a much more interesting manner than the manual or other books out there.
The real world applications are AWESOME! They provide many interesting insights and tips that many people may not know about. The pictures are top notch and appear in wonderful full color.
I also picked up a copy of David Busch's book and found that although other reviewers rated this book highly that it was bloated with too much uninteresting technical jargon and let's just say his pictures are "uninspired" to say the least.
I recommend purchasing the D300 Digital Field Guide book for anyone who wants to learn about the most important features of the D300 as well as learning different techniques for photography that will carry over into using other cameras as well.
On the other hand, if you want to be bored to tears and look at uninteresting photos maybe the Busch D300 guide will help you out.
Book Review: Must-have D300 Guide
Summary: 5 Stars
This guide to the D300 is aimed at the amateur to prosumer digital SLR photographer, and even has some excellent information for advanced users.
It is well-written, well-illustrated, and covers the subject in depth. I recently purchased a D300, and learned many things here that were nowhere to be found in the user's manual. Additionally, the book is the perfect size to fit in my camera bag - whenever I have a question about a setting, this book is conveniently there with me.
The first part of the book explains all of the features and settings of the camera in clear, well-illustrated format. I found the step-by-step instructions and corresponding pictures of the menus especially helpful. The remainder of the book provides basic information on photographic techniques, and specific suggestions for many types of photography. I found lots of helpful suggestions about everything from portrait to macro photography and more. The photography throughout the book is top notch too!
Book Review: This book is a godsend!
Summary: 5 Stars
I got my D300 a couple of months ago. I upgraded from a Canon Rebel and I was in over my head! The D300 had so many buttons and features that I didn't know where to start.
I just received my copy of the D300 Digital Field Guide and I have to say that I'm ecstatic. This book is so much more helpful than the stuffy old manual. There is so much more to this camera than I realized and it's all lined out right here in this little book.
The information is simple and informative enough for a beginner, but still has quite a few tricks and tips for more advanced users. The full color photos are great and there are tips and ideas on a wide variety of subjects.
The chapters on the menus were the most helpful, there are things in the menu system that I didn't even know existed (and they're important things!).
I have to say I whole-heartedly recommend this book for anyone who wants a better understanding of their camera and photography in general.
Book Review: Best field guide out there for the Nikon D300
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my 2nd book I have purchased from the Digital Field Guide series. I previously bought Creative Lighting System and it helped me get pass a lot of hurdles and frustration. This was written with quality and care.
Now J. Dennis Thomas has written the guide for the D300 and WOW, how does this guy know so much about the gear he writes about. He must seriously take hundreds of hours out of his life to really get in and learn the nuts and bolts of any piece of equipment he lays his hands on.
Not only are these books from this author in depth, but they are NOT dry text book reads. You can tell a lot of life experience goes into these field guides so enjoy.
If you want to do more with your Nikon gear, then you really need to read what J. Dennis Thomas has provided out there. He provides the tools to operate quality equipment so do yourself a favor and read the Nikon Digital Field Guides.