This is a new book, modeled after the long-running and widely used Short Course in Photography, which presents the medium entirely in its current, electronic form. In additional to covering the basic techniques of photography, this text covers the impact of computers on this important art form. Including information on how to transfer your pictures to a computer and make sure they are organized and safe from loss and how to best use computer software to make your photographs look their best.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Green Onions
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I first came upon this book at my local library. Having perused the insides, I decided to get my own copy. Clear and concise, tons of visuals and clarification for some of us no-brainers who relate to graphics and diagrams over pages of mind-boggling dry text. This is basically a text book I guess, the reason for the high price. Anything to improve my art, hence, well worth the expense, and I do love my photography. I have a half dozen digital photography books on my shelf, but this will be my go-to book. Overall, an excellent first guide for digital photographers.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Barbara London (et. al.) have produced an easy to digest book of 'how to's' for digital photography. The text is well-written. It's not too wordy and is laid out in bite size chunks that make scanning a breeze. Content covers everything from image capture, to digital workflow (editing), to printing and presenting your shots. The illustrations that accompany the text are relevant and useful. Some of the material obviously got carried over from her film-oriented books and could probably be jettisoned - but not much (her editor may have fallen asleep at the wheel a bit). I'd actually recommend any of the Barbara London and company books - they all use a similar style and - for the most part - cover different aspects of photography. This book was the most on target for digital exclusively - her other books touch on it. Pearson/Prentice Hall have a great catalog of photography books!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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The London-Stone book A Short Course in Digital Photography is an excellent example of a seriously refined book for the beginning photographer. In an age when so many photography books attempt to avoid obvious and critical links to analog photography precedents, the authors safely navigate the student from the crucial examples of the past into contemporary practice. The references to traditional photography, or whatever one may wish to call film, are valuable for students of any age and any background. Also, by introducing Lightroom and Aperture, but not trying the impossible task to cover them completely, the authors encourage further research into more advanced program guides. Indeed, this is an excellent all-around short course book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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A Short Course in Digital Photography Book
This book arrived on time and in perfect condition. I had bought this book a year ago and liked it, so I bought another for my niece who just received her first SLR for Christmas. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marianrhk
1.0 out of 5 stars
Overpriced and useless
For $50, I was hoping to get something beyond what I could find in a couple minutes on Google, but unfortunately, it was required for class. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mazin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thorough without being overwhelming
This book covers all the basics of photography and manages to do it in such a way that it's logical and easy to comprehend. Read more
Published 16 months ago by G. Merkel
5.0 out of 5 stars
just as promised
it arrived so quick i couldn't believe it! It was in perfect condition and my son was able to read his assignment before his class on monday .
Published 19 months ago by Michael Dolch
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book with a decent amount of information
I had to buy this book as part of a required textbook for a photography class I was taking. There's a lot of good info in here that really makes it a worth while book. Read more
Published 19 months ago by MoonX
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not really pleased
The book was not really pleasing because the cover was so crampled that I have to cover it with a hard cardboard so I can open the pages with ease. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Vivian Georgi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly What I needed
This is exactly what I needed. It arrivd in perfect condition very quickly. So far I've been able to figure out more about my camera with this book than with my camera's user... Read more
Published 23 months ago by A. Perez
4.0 out of 5 stars
This book teaches you from scratch.
I am a novice photographer. This book takes the novice from not knowing about the proper concepts to a clear understanding of the basics. Read more
Published on January 9, 2011 by Anthony Joseph
4.0 out of 5 stars
Basic guide for beginner
This is a basic guide for anyone starting out. The camera manuals leave many people out in the dark about their camera and wishing to know more about photography. Read more
Published on September 29, 2010 by James L. Falsken
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Textbook/Book For Beginners
I used this book for my intro to Digital Photography class and love it. You learn basic techniques using a DSLR, the way that a camera works and finish the book knowing which... Read more
Published on March 23, 2010 by Lindsay Ramstetter
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