Your World 60D - The Photographer's Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon 60D [Kindle Edition]

Douglas Klostermann (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Your World 60D is an e-book user's guide for the Canon EOS 60D digital SLR camera.  Learn to use your Canon 60D quickly and competently to improve your photography and capture better images. Take control of your camera and the photos you create.

Read this eBook on any device including your Kindle, PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone, or BlackBerry with free Kindle Reading Apps available on Amazon.

This guide covers the various settings, functions and controls of the 60D, plus explains when and why to use them. It describes every Menu item and Custom Function option for still photography and movie shooting - with recommended settings.

Your World 60D is for intermediate and first time dSLR users who wish to get more out of their camera and to go beyond Auto and Program modes and shoot in Av and Tv modes.  It covers basic camera functions and exposure concepts and explains more advanced camera controls and operation including using the various metering modes for obtaining correct exposures, controlling autofocus modes and focus points for sharp focus of still or moving subjects, and utilizing dramatic depth of field for professional looking photographs.  This book focuses on still-photography with an introduction to video settings. Sections include:

• Setting Up Your EOS 60D: All of the Menu, Movie Menu, and Custom Function settings, with descriptions and recommended settings.
• Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority Modes: How and when to use them to create dramatic depth of field or to freeze or express motion.
• Auto Focusing Modes and Drive Modes: How they differ, how and when to use them to capture sharp images of still and moving subjects. Plus using focus lock and back-button focusing.
• Exposure Metering Modes: How they differ, how and when to use them for correct exposures in most every situation. Plus using exposure lock.
• Histograms, Exposure Compensation, Bracketing, and White Balance: Understanding and using these features for the proper exposure in all lighting situations.
• Composition: Brief tips, techniques, and explanations, including the creative use of depth of field.
• The Image Taking Process: A step-by-step tutorial for using these settings and controls to take photos.
• Photo Accessories: Useful accessories and recommended photography books.
• Lenses:  Explanation of Canon lenses and choosing your next lens.
• Introduction to Video: Settings to get you started.

This guide to the Canon EOS 60D is a 60 page (in original PDF format) illustrated e-book that goes beyond the manual to help you begin to master your dSLR and learn to use the Canon 60D to its full capabilities.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

What Readers are Saying about Doug's Previous Guide, T2i Experience:
 
"Best Guide to using a T2i - I don't know how I could fully take advantage of all the features the T2i has to offer without this publication!  It's well-organized, easy to understand, and succinct enough to keep your attention while still containing a wealth of tips and tricks to get the most out of your camera."
-Nathan K.
 
"A comprehensive and concise guide for hobbyists who desire to enhance their photography. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to ease out of auto mode and learn how to take high-quality photos. The instructions and brief explanations are easy to follow and well organized.  The guide is a portable class on digital photography!"
-Elizabeth J.
 
"A Fantastic Book For Beginning T2i Users - This book has exactly the no frills condensed practical advice on camera settings that I was looking for. The author has a gift for separating the wheat from the chaff. I didn't have a clue how to operate a digital camera, let alone know the definition of the technical terms.  After reading this book, I now understand all the critical functions of the Canon T2i and how to take advantage of them. This is a book I plan to keep handy for years to come."
-TP
 
What Readers are Saying about Doug's other dSLR User's Guides:
 
"This book, together with the manual that came with your camera, is all you need to start discovering all the potential of this camera."
-Max M.
 
"It's the first guide I've read which has taken me through all the settings in an understandable way. I now feel that I have control over the camera."
-Peter S.
 
"This ebook is helping me actually understand the camera at my own pace, and best of all is that the book isn't hard to understand.  It's a great book that I carry on my iPad wherever I take my camera."
-IME
 
"I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get a quick start to using their camera.  Manuals are nice, but this eBook highlights the important information and gives a quick easy to understand explanation of most all of the functions and controls."
-Ray M.
 
"I found the (camera's) manual good for understanding how to set things up but not much on the why - this book really focuses on the "why."  The guide helped me understand why to use specific settings for specific needs.  The Custom Settings sections helps to make firm decisions on how to apply settings by understanding the usage of each in addition to knowing how to set them up."
-Benoit A.
 
"This manual is a clearly written, concise and useful explanation of the rationale for the seemingly infinite and often confusing settings options.  Used in conjunction with the (camera's) manual I feel a bit more confident in understanding how to at last proceed in getting better photographs."
-WLS

About the Author

Doug Klostermann is a travel, culture, and humanitarian photographer dedicated to documenting the work of international aid organizations. He has photographed for numerous organizations in Latin America and the United States, been recognized by the United Nations Development Programme for his humanitarian photography, and been published in magazines and books including Conde Nast Traveler, Sherman's Travel, South American Explorer, and Viva Travel Guides. He also lectures and gives individual instruction on digital photography. Doug is a member of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA).  Learn more about photography techniques and equipment on his blog Picturing Change at blog.dojoklo.com and view his photography at dojoklo.com

Product Details

• File Size: 3952 KB
• Print Length: 101 pages
• Publisher: Full Stop Media (October 3, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0045UA75O
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,124 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #75 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Arts & Photography > Photography > Equipment

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Advice for Learning the Nuances of your 60D April 12, 2012

By Mike Hedge

Format:Kindle Edition

I purchased several of the Doug Klostermann's camera guides in working through my purchase process. I ultimately settled on the Canon 60D. The guide was excellent at walking someone who is new to the menus on each camera model through the each setting, giving advice on how the setting might be helpful, and giving suggestions on which settings he recommends. I would definitely consider purchasing one of his guides for the next body I purchase to get me up and running and to fully understand and utilize the features on the camera to the max. His guide on the 60D also includes information about Canon lenses and his recommendations for which lens to buy next to go with your 60D. His guides are highly recommended if you are looking to understand the features of your DSLR and have the recommendations from a professional as to how to best use them.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible December 15, 2011

By mike

Format:Kindle Edition

I bought this few months ago and i was surprised by the details and explanations relate in it, i really recomended for beginners, medium or advanced users. It's totally worth and for the price is a bargain.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must!! February 3, 2013

By Laura A

Format:Kindle Edition

If you want to learn how to use the Canon 60D to its fullest potential, I recommend you purchase this book. It is not a rehash of the manual, but explains how the settings affect your shots so you know how you want to set up the camera. Further, this book improved my skills as an enthusiast photographer through the explanations. I highly recommend this book which is fun to read and easy to understand.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and to the point November 19, 2012

By James D Larson

Format:Kindle Edition

This is the 3rd, and least expensive, book I felt I had to buy to operate my 60D with skill The manuel is good, but does explain why to use what!

This author is well organized. Very specific recommendations and a rational for each. While the first two books were helpful, I was still not whee I wanted to be. This book filled in the missing gaps. Now, in retrospect, I could have gotten by with just this one ebook.

One can get buy by not understand and using many of the 60D features. However, I am convinced knowing the features inside out, and not having to think about settings, allows one to focus on the picture--even in bad lighting conditions. Now I know all the buttons, and have them set for my needs. Now I can work in the dark, with out much forethought--ie, automatically.

This book is the best value for the buck of the three I purchased. . Some topics, while mentioned, are neglected. The reason why is explained and references are given for those so interested.mentioned. Fair enough for me, as he didn't neglec any major topics--just offered advice o go in one's interest is different...

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book August 24, 2012

By Joe

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a great supplement to the 60d's manual. It explains the camera's functions and features in a thorough yet simple fashion. A must read for all new DSLR users.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book February 22, 2013

By Ilya

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

The book helps to understand the camera and to use it better.
Requires only the ability to combine this book and the manual of the camera itself.
I would recommend this book to anyone who has the camera.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful February 14, 2013

By Audra Lofrano White

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book was very helpful when I first got my 60D. It clarifies things in the manual (always read the manual) and give you basic settings to make your 60D work efficiently. Glad I purchased it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for anyone new to the art/hobby. February 5, 2013

By Hockeyflan

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am about to retire and add photography as a hobby. I found Klostermann's "Your World 60D" to be invaluable in taking away my fears of new concepts such as; ISO, depth of field, focal length, etc. comforting. His guide to the Canon 60D was clear, concise and moved me to select that camera as my first.
Would highly recommend this offering to anyone new to photography and would consider it essential to any first-time buyer of the Canon 60D.

More About the Author

Douglas Klostermann is a travel, culture, and humanitarian photographer and the author of best-selling dSLR camera guides including 'Canon 5D Mark III Experience' and 'Nikon D7000 Experience.' He has photographed for numerous organizations in the United States and Latin America, been recognized by the United Nations Development Programme for his humanitarian photography, and been published in magazines and books including Conde Nast Traveler, Sherman's Travel, South American Explorer, and Viva Travel Guides. He also lectures and gives instruction on digital photography. Doug is a member of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA). Learn more about photography techniques and equipment on his blog Picturing Change at http://blog.dojoklo.com and view his photography at http://www.dojoklo.com.