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Exposure Digital Field Guide

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I am professional commercial/fine art photographer, and OH how I wish I had this little gem back when I was starting out. It's got a recipe for everything! That makes getting great shots very simple, way before needing to learn the "theory" behind the settings. My favorite part was Alan's explanations of the LOGIC, that is questions to ask yourself...the order of decisions one must consider before taking a picture. It's the kind of thing most shooters learn school-of-hard-knocks method, by years of experience. Here Alan Hess has made the mysterious digital photography world accessible to all. Chock-full of picture examples on almost every page, this guide lists the specific camera settings that created each one. Fantastic! The color checker card was a nice bonus as well. (Sold separately, a checker costs more than this book!) A really unbelievable bargain to get this much at such a reasonable price. It's going to be a great gift to all the friends I mentor in photography. Thanks, Alan!

I'm an amateur photographer and often find the tech details of exposure fly way above my head. Mr Hess has managed to offer concise, practical tips and explanations that have helped me grasp the concept of exposure. Suddenly i'm taking better pictures, am learning how to adjust my settings on the fly, and setting up my photos for better results! My pictures are coming out better, whether i'm in bright sun or dark indoor light. I also love that this info can apply to any camera, and any level of experience- an all in one guide! I'd recommend this book to anyone - and we'd all take better pics!

In less than a week this book has helped me in photographing a both a concert and a wedding anniverery party. "Exposure" explains photography in such an insightful manner that I cannot feel that everyone from beginner to pro could benefit from reading this book.
If you want just one book that helps you be a better photographer than this is the one.

This book it's very easy and fast to understand. Explain very easy the basics of exposure, composing, lighting, aperture, ISO, shutter speed, metering and view of field. Also have a lot of example pics with good detail of what to do in different ambient conditions. Including portraits, sports, wildlife, night photography, Wedding photography and more.

It's an excellent teaching book for the price. It takes a beginner photographer to the next level. I recommend it to friends.

This is the book that should've been in my less-than-amateur hands back in 2005. Clear sentences, clear explanations, clear LOGIC. Alan Hess surely knows how to communicate to the non-professional enthusiast, and gives tons of positive moral support by explaining the basics of exposure, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO in a totally chewable presentation.

If you're just starting to get your feet wet in digital photography, don't pass up on this excellent book. Mastering the concept of exposure should be a primary goal, and Alan Hess gives a pretty impressive overview of how to start thinking and deciding upon the best way to produce beautiful images. Very insightful tips too.

A great sub-title for this book would've been "Exposure Exposed!" Luv it. And, yes, this will travel alongside my camera for a long, long time.

An excellent resource: full of lots of good, clear information and useful hints with just enough technical detail to enlighten without confusing people like me for whom the technical jargon is still a bit of a mystery. The guide is structured in easy to follow chapters with links to additional information on a topic that appears elsewhere.

This book is small enough to carry with you for reference. It is very specific about how to handle certain situations so that you have the best presentation for your photo. This is written for the avocational photographer who is starting to use a digital camera. Those looking for a "point and shoot" only camera will not spend the time to use this guide to best advantage. Many of us "old style" photographers making the jump to digital have a learning curve and have to rethink how we handling setting up the camera for the best shot. Just becoming familiar with all the options available with digital is overwhelming. This book breaks down each facet of setting up your photo and does a good job explaining how to physically perform the function you want. There are plenty of pictures which provide a great visual presentation to go along with the writing.

As an amateur photographer, I found this book an excellent resource guide. It is especially helpful for me because it is easy to read and understand. It really clarifies shutter speeds and apertures, which can be quite confusing for a beginner photographer. I only wish the author had written more about the use of the gray card and color checker, which is at the back of the book. (A new subject matter for me) Anyway, I am happy I purchased this book.

This is a must have book it explains exposure step by step. Not only is it an easy read it also gives you examples....I wish i would have purchased this before wasting my money on so many others.......

Exposure Digital Field Guide is a wonderful book for the people like me; trying too get those occasional 1 opportunity shots. It explains in basic terms the functions of ISO, f-stop, lens speed, exposure value, etc. Each chapter has picture examples and settings used. I can't remember all; so I take the book with me and use as reference for different exposure conditions.