Steve Sint's Tips, Tricks and Hint's: 101 Secrets of a Professional Photographer (Magic Lantern Guides) [Paperback]

Steve Sint (Author)

Book Description

Series: Magic Lantern Guides | Publication Date: September 1995

A collection tips, tricks, and hints from Popular Photography magazine's master of advice. Practical, streetwise, and never dull, Steve Sint will not only inform, but also entertain. Culled from his 25 years experience as a professional photographer, Sint's 101 hints will make life easier for anyone venturing out with a camera.

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Silver Pixel Pr; First Edition edition (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883403189
• ISBN-13: 978-1883403188
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,221,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff for Shutterbugs at All Levels, June 18, 2000

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Andrew P. Coyne - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steve Sint's Tips, Tricks and Hint's: 101 Secrets of a Professional Photographer (Magic Lantern Guides) (Paperback)

I bought this book based on excellent reviews given to Mr. Sint's book on Wedding Photography (which I ordered as well). My expectations that "101 Tips" would include useful things for photographers at all levels were fully met. Sint includes many tips for the novice with the autofocus point-and-click camera right on up to the pro who is shopping for vintage Hasselblad equipment. Many tips cost little or nothing or provide a "hundred dollar solution" for fifty cents or less.

As I read the various sections on technique (exposure control, prefocusing, preproduction and planning) I thought of whole rolls of films wasted because I didn't understand one rule; for example, that the full moon is frontally lit be the sun and thus obeys the "sunny day F/16 rule".

I have three tips concerning this book. First, buy it. You'll get your money back in a few rolls of correctly shot film. Second, be aware that the wide range of expertise levels addressed therein means that some tips are either way above your head or completely beneath you. That leads me to tip three: pick a couple of pointers and make them yours. Don't try to incorporate a whole pile of Mr. Sint's time-proven advice at your next photo event. Just get a little better on the next roll and plan on flipping through the book again.

5.0 out of 5 stars An Oldie, But Great Info!, August 21, 2011

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Thomas A. Mcelvy "Tom McElvy" (Virginia Beach VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Steve Sint's Tips, Tricks and Hint's: 101 Secrets of a Professional Photographer (Magic Lantern Guides) (Paperback)

I picked up this book here on Amazon, because I have another book by the same author, and it was FANTASTIC! The author, Steve Sint, has managed to impress even a hard nose reviewer such as myself with the quality of his books.

The book, about 16 years old (at the time of this review), was written in a film world. However, the book's general info is of great use even today. Lots of tricks, tips, suggestions, etc that are easily modified to the digital world. I especially enjoyed, and implemented, some of Steve's suggestions from the Camera Bag Tips, Tricks and Hints section, as well as other sections, including Hints For holding the Camera Still; Exposure Tips, Tricks and Hints; and Tips, Tricks and Hints for the Studio.

I picked this book up for 1 cent used, and after reading it, it is STILL worth every penny of the original cover price of $19.95 If there are still some out there, GRAB A COPY. You won't regret it! If you have not gotten a copy of Steve's portrait book, Digital Portrait Photography: Art, Business & Style (A Lark Photography Book), grab it now, because it is a total course in Portrait Photography. And I put Steve in the same class as Bill McIntosh or Monte Zuker. This guy is good!