Creative Camera Control, Third Edition [Paperback]

Peter Laytin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240804260 | ISBN-13: 978-0240804262 | Publication Date: January 2, 2001 | Edition: 3

For beginning and intermediate photographers, this proven text provides the fundamentals of film photography in an easy-to-follow style. You will learn, in a step by step approach, to understand the interrelationship of the camera, lens, and film, and achieve a new level of confidence. With more control of the camera, you will be able to further develop the art of creative photography.



Written by the experienced teacher Peter Laytin, Creative Camera Control, Third Edition is a handy guide that offers clear explanations of some complex, but important issues such as depth of field, aperture, and shutter speed. This updated edition also offers important information for the digital camera user and new photo illustrations that show the use of black & white filters.


* To the point, basic information for serious beginners
* Small enough to carry in camera bag for quick reminders
* Illustrated with charts, diagrams and four color photographs

Editorial Reviews

Review

Excellent as a companion to 'JohnHedgecoe's New Introductory Photography Course" (ISBN 0240803469)

"easy to understand terms ideas for beginning-middle skill students, meter system info is very good"

"excellent as a comanion to Intro to Photograpy...goes into more depth for the students understanding"

From the Publisher

You will learn, in this step by step approach, to understand the interrelationship of the camera, lens and film, and achieve a growing level of confidence. Through control over the camera, you will develop the skills necessary for the art of creative photography. This updated edition also offers important information for the digital camera user and new photo illustrations that show the use of black & white filters.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 3 edition (January 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240804260
• ISBN-13: 978-0240804262
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #544,404 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend this book to anyone who has a interest, October 11, 1998

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[e-mail] (Greendale, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Camera Control (Paperback)

Creative Camera Control by this Author Peter Laytin is one of the most helpful learning tools in which I have come across. He explains everything in detail with such a way that I have not found with the many other books I have researched. If you have a interest in photography, and are maybe having a little trouble in understanding the depth of field, apeture, shutterspeed, lighting this will definatley tell it in a way you will understand and remember. I give it a definate excellent rating and actually wish he would publish a few more.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chock full of useful info!, February 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Creative Camera Control (Paperback)

In a clear, concise, and memorable way, the author thoroughly covers many technical aspects of controlling the outcome of your photographs. I have gained a lot of facility with my camera and am no longer either intimidated by or indifferent to my f-stops and shutter speeds. The book is very detailed but not overwhelming or tedious. (It is, in fact, relatively short.) The illustrations and examples are useful. This has definitely been my most-used and most-referenced book on photography (and I have accumulated quite a few!). I've recommended it to several friends, and all of them have come back to me to tell me how great it is. Well worth the small investment!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Above all others - a "Must Read", December 8, 2000

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Arthur S. Cayer (Clute, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Camera Control (Paperback)

Are you interested in photography? Do you normally set your camera to "Program Mode" or one of those "Sports/Lanscape/whatever modes"? If you answered yes to the above two questions, then "Creative Camera Control" by Peter Laytin is a MUST READ. The book will quickly elevate your learning curve and allow you, the photographer, to be in control. In short, this book will answer questions you didn't know to ask, and thus, drive your desire to create. BUY IT; READ IT; JUST DO IT!