Book Review – Canon? EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D Digital Field Guide

Author is: Charlotte K. Lowrie
Published by: Wiley Publishing, Inc.
Number of Pages: 264
Copyright: 2007
ISBN: 978-0-470-11007-2
Printing Process: 4 color

Last December (2007) I purchased a Canon XTi SLR Digital Camera and I must say for the price point, quality of photos and functionality it was a good purchase for me. I had used several point and shoot digital cameras and they were good but nothing in comparison to the dSLR.

When becoming familiar with the camera I found that there were a number of features I didn’t understand properly and so decided to purchase “Canon? EOS – Digital Rebel Xti/400D Digital Field Guide” as I went through the book I found a number of helpful items from exploring and setting up the camera and using the Digital Rebel xTI to photography basics, composition and techniques for great photos.

What I did like about the book was that quite a number of photos had the camera settings that the photo was taken at. For example on page 189 there was a photo of a nail polish bottle on its side with the nail polish spilled out. In the book it explained how the shot was taken, the ISO, F stop type of lens, camera speed used etc. This feature I found to be very interesting and useful since it helps understand how you can take excellent photos in similar situations.

The book has step by step techniques and offers professional advice for taking pictures in various situations like that of fireworks, street scenes, pets, kids and so forth.

My Rating: 4 stars out of 5 – Excellent Book

Sincerely,

Bryan
www.profitmart101.com

Book Review – Adobe? Photoshop? CS3 for Photographers – A professional image editor’s guide to the creative use of Photoshop? for the Macintosh and PC

Just have to say I love the book.

Author is: Martin Evening
Published by: Foacal Press
Number of Pages: 680
Comes with a: DVD included 110 minutes of movie tutorials, tips, tools and more.
Copyright: 2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-240-52028-5
Printed and bound in Italy
Printing Process: 4 color (BEAUTIFUL)

Adobe? Photoshop? CS3 for Photographers can be for the novice as well as professional. With over 750 photos and color illustrations you can find practical techniques that are explained in a step by step style to get you up and running quickly.

I have been using Photoshop? for years and as far as I am concerned it is one of those must have programs. The versatility it gives a designer is second to none. I must say I though I knew it all when it came to Photoshop? but I was WRONG. Adobe? Photoshop? CS3 for Photographers has definitely helped me discover a number of things I didn’t know.

I enjoy photography and when I saw the gorgeous photos and graphics in the book it immediately told me it was a must buy and there is no way in a few hundred words here in this review could ever explain the detail and beauty of the book.

You will master the power of Photoshop CS3 with this book.

As you look over the cornucopia of books on Photoshop? this comprehensive guide should be on the top of you grocery list.

Just go buy it.

The website that is associated with the book is: www.photoshopforphotographers.com

My rating for this book is: 5 stars out of 5

Sincerely,

Bryan
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