Customer Reviews

Nikon D60 Digital Field Guide

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I received the guide several weeks ago and have been using it ever since. I really like the fact that it is so well put together and easy to use. I am a novice to dSLR cameras having used a point and shoot forever. This guide has helped me so much I had to reccomend it to beginners like me, but also from my review of it I will be using it a long time to come. The information for using all the settings on the camera and learning the manual setting has been wonderful. I was really filled with anxiety at the prospect of using anything but auto. I jumped right in with fireworks and haven't looked back! I couldn't beleive fireworks was listed in the index and I took some great shots. I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can and this is a great tool for anyone. The color examples on different shots really help you see the possibilities. Everything you need to know is in this guide, from lighting, to lenses. I don't even use the manual that came with my camera. The guide fits right into my case and is getting a workout. My camera really feels like a part of me now thanks to this guidebook instead of some foreign object. Everthing is becoming second nature and I couldn't be happier! HK

I've had this book for several days and have found it to be extremely useful for owners of the Nikon D60. It is much better than the manual that came with the camera and is written in a manner that non-technical people can easily understand. Any jargon is clearly explained and advice is plentiful in the book.

The book is well organised and it was easy to find the information I needed. The book certainly did a much better job than the manual of explaining the various camera menus and functions. I especially appreciated the practical advice, tips, examples and typical camera settings in the practice sections of the book. I also liked the description of Nikon's lens codes in the chapter on lenses, something that had baffled me for some time.

In short, readers of this book will learn how to better use their D60 and master its many functions in a short time. It's a handy reference that I expect to go back to now and then, even after I've finished reading it.

The D60 field guide is an absolute must have for anyone who has a D60 and is new to DSLR photography. If you are not new to DSLR, I would still recommend getting yourself a copy anyway as it serves as an excellent reference tool.

I anxiously awaited the release of this guide after I got a D60 in May. While I waited for its release I used various resources on the internet to familiarize myself with the camera and learn important basics for DSLR photography. Although I was fairly successful on my own, this book would have saved me hours of researching and frustration (not to mention an entire set of photos from the zoo that came out terribly grainy).

Overall, the book does a wonderful job introducing the user to the features and functions of the D60. Also, it is intuitively organized and presents information in a way that makes sense (unlike the user's manual which I find equally as useful as the spanish version that came with the camera too).

For the novice, a first read through will answer a great deal of the seemingly infinite amount of questions that one may have starting out with DSLR and the D60. For the intermediate to experienced user, the book will prove to be a handy reference guide for specific types of photography.

I keep the book in my backpack wherever I go to take shots and I find that most of the time there are a few pages specifically dedicated to explaining tips and techniques on how to approach and shoot the exact type of photos that I am trying to take. The full color examples with a brief discussion of how to achieve the same are extremely helpful as a starting point for a specific type of shot.

I've yet to go through the entire book, (there is a lot of good information here), but from what I've read so far, the book is an amazing tool for photographers. The detail in here is fantastic, but it's not bogged down with convoluted technobabble. This book covers everything about the D60, from how to navigate through the on-screen menu, to lighting tips, to pratical examples (with details on setting up the practice shots), right down to working with RAW files. You can really tell that the author has a familiarity with this particular camera, and that he knows a great deal about photography in general. I highly recommend this book to anyone new to the world of Nikon DSLR's. There is more than enough here to keep you refering back to the book time and again.

Yep, bought this because the manual that comes with the camera is confusing. This book has more than I'll need, but what I use it for is good. I carry it with my camera all the time now.

This book covers just about everything you need to know about operating the D60, what the scene mode are, and how to shoot manually, along with plenty of information about accessories and basic photography concepts. If you are new to dSLR photography, this book will help you make that transition from film nicely.

I purchased this book because it looked more interesting than just reading the manual that came with my camera, and it was outstanding. It is much easier to read, and has some nice illustrations also to help. I am totally new to digital photography, and this book has helped me get up to speed FAST! It also helped me make some decisions about purchasing accessories, like flashes, diffusers, and a tripod. There is excellent information about lense selection too. I thought the book was a resonable price to pay to get lots more enjoyment out of my new D60 camera.

Este libro es fácil de entender. Explica mucho mejor que el manual que incluye la cámara. Ademas da explicaciones cortas, claras, notas en diferentes situaciones para tomar una foto. Solo esta en ingles. Explica los modos de la cámara, los flashes que puedes utilizar, los diferentes lentes que puedes utilizar y para que situacion.

Para todo aquel que es principiante, este libro explica como utilizar la camara al tomar fotos a personas, paisajes, animales y mas. Ademas, por el precio, es una excelente compra.

A most excellent book. I agree with the other reviewer that said this should come with the camera(grammar is much better here:)). Well put together and has an intellectual flow. Paper is a bit weird, but my guess that is just so the photos look better.

All in all, a great buy!!!

"Nikon D60 Digital Field Guide" is an in-depth, detailed description of the functions and controls of the Nikon D60. The book also includes general, need-to-know photography information and tricks of the trade.

Many photography guides out there have great information, but have to generalize for multiple camera models, or if it is camera specific, they go over the controls without going into general photography information. This book contains it all, describing every aspect of your camera and explaining how it pertains to the art of photography.

This book has too much information to read once and remember. The information and organization, however, makes it indeed a "Field Guide" for digital photographers. It's easy to go back, find the subject you are searching for and get the exact information you need.

CONS:
This is a guide for basic photography information. Everything you need to know to take a good shot and view it.
If you are looking for a guide to teach you how to get better photographs or how to do special processing, then this is not the book for you. That kind of information is in the next level of photography instruction.