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David Busch's Nikon D3100 Guide to Digital SLR Photography (David Busch's Digital Photography Guides) 1st Edition

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  • Series: David Busch's Digital Photography Guides
  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning PTR; 1 edition (March 17, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1435459407
  • ISBN-13: 978-1435459403
  • Product Dimensions: 1 x 7.5 x 9.2 inches
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3.0 out of 5 starsLess would be more
By Paul Suni on September 12, 2011
Format: Paperback
This is a pretty good book that tells you about all the features of the camera that you may or may not otherwise figure out quickly if this is you first DSLR. In addition to the camera itself and its features, the book also has useful chapters on lens selection, flash photography, and software options. The book does include some cute tidbits, such as on how to "remove people" using long exposures (p. 196), provided that conditions are appropriate. So, as a guide to how to use the camera it is a pretty solid book and you will likely not be disappointed.

That said the book also has some annoying features. Mr. Busch: I have bought the book. You don't need to repeatedly justify why you wrote it - I am sure it is far better than anything else written on the D3100 camera. In addition, at some 400 pages it is too long. The author has a pretty long-winded way of writing about marginally relevant stuff, with lots of intros and parenthetical remarks, as well as flashbacks to the days of film. An example that combines it all, from the introduction to autofocus mode options (p.185): "When I first started shooting sports with an autofocus SLR (back in the film camera days), I covered one game alternating between shots of base runners and outfielders with pictures of a promising young pitcher, all from a position next to the third base dugout." ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. I suppose it is a personal thing. Many people may not mind this style, personally I would prefer the writing to be more concise and to the point.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGood book to know what you have and what it is capable of...
By Vicky on May 19, 2011
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I purchased this book after 2 weeks I got my D3100. I am beginner to DSLR family so was excited about it. Manual which comes with camera is just to give you over view of the product so I will definitely recommend this book. This book is written in simple layman terms so that even beginner like me can also understand the terms. There are few things which are really basics and if you are reading after already spent some time on your DSLR you can skip some of the things which is also mentioned what to skip and when.
It will surely helpful to start with and clear your fundamentals about the photography. It will also tells you about the each and every function of the camera in detail so that you can really enhance your skills and take beautiful pictures the way you want. You will be surprised with your picture taking ability after reading the book and applied it while taking pictures. Since this book is written on specific model you can understand quiet easily while keeping your camera in one hand and simultaneously experimenting with it.
Overall its worth spending money ............
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery helpful.
By Dreamco on April 17, 2011
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The Nikon D3100 is my first DSLR camera. At first all of the buttons and gizmos were intimidating. This book explains what everything is and does. Even better than that it helps me understand why I should use certain settings and functions.
This is a high quality book with many full color pictures and examples. Probably the best part is that is specifically for the Nikon D3100. Not a generic type of instructional book.
I highly recommend this if you have a Nikon D3100.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Guide!
By SheilaJ on April 8, 2011
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I purchased a D3100 2 months ago. Wanting the most out of my equipment, I scoured the bookstores and Amazon for the "RIGHT" guide for some time. When I saw the David Busch guides I knew my search had been worthwhile and ordered both the Compact and Full version prior to release. I have not been disappointed. This easy to follow, comprehensive guide has been a great learning tool for me as I explore the capabilities of my camera. It is by far the best D3100 guide on the market. Special Thanks to David Busch!
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Guide
By Foch on November 27, 2015
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What a wonderful resource . My camera came with hardly any info and the on camera guide isn't very convenient to learning. This guide is great, lots of pictures and illustrations. The book is laid out logically and explains digital photography which I am just learning. It's big and easy to read, glossy pages. Highly recommend to anyone who buys a Nikon D3100. Nikon could learn a thing or two about what a user manual should look like.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIncredible
By Amazon Customer on October 11, 2013
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David Busch's ability to describe, step-by-step every option that a camera has to offer and then to teach how to apply it to anyone's ability level is astounding! I bought this book for my son-in-law since I had purchased David's book on my Canon Rebel T2i and I learned so much more than the Canon guide. I have been taking photos for 40 years, and David, not only offers beginners the ability to utilize every function of their camera, but also give new ideas to us 'old timers' from the 35mm times, is amazing. Even though I thought I was pretty techno savy, David showed me things I would have never found otherwise. EVERY DSLR OWNER NEEDS TO HAVE DAVID BUSCH'S BOOK ON THEIR CAMERA TO UTILIZE IT TO THE MAXIMUM!!!
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4.0 out of 5 starsVery Informative
By Alan Nelson on April 16, 2012
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This book explained the Nikon D3100 in basic language that we all can understand. It includes the basics and very advanced information. I have enjoyed reading it, have it in the Kindle Edition so that I can have it with me at all times to refer to as needed.
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4.0 out of 5 starsNice supplement
By David N on February 4, 2015
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I came late to the D3100 since I found a good price on a closeout. It's a nice supplement to the camera's owner's manual and reference guide. I used to own SLRs back in pre-digital days. I still haven't learned everything there is to know about the D3100 but find it easy to get my questions answered in this book as they come up. I have found a couple of references to the D3000 that weren't updated in this book for the D3100. But overall, a useful book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Everything I need to know about this incredible camera

Published 1 month ago by Eric R. Smith
2.0 out of 5 starsNot accurate, and not for a beginner to DSLR cameras

Returned this book after getting halfway through chapter 2. There was too much bad information and too many dead ends. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Greg Peary
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Very well constructed book. Enough detail without over burdening you with fluff.

Published 4 months ago by B. Oliver
5.0 out of 5 starsI've learned more in the first 3 chapters than I ...

I've learned more in the first 3 chapters than I did in the 3 months that I had my camera and trying to figure it out on my own. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Diana Day
5.0 out of 5 starsWhat a blessing book on teaching everything I needed to know

This book is AWESOME you won't need to buy another one because this has all of the things you need to know about the Nikon DSLR D3100 Camera.

Published 5 months ago by Sugar Plum
4.0 out of 5 starsGreat book for Beginners

This is a very good book for people getting into photography. If i have a questions you can go to the index look it up and go to the section and then it will explain what you... Read more

Published 12 months ago by Christine
4.0 out of 5 starsThis is a helpful overview of the features of this ...

This is a helpful overview of the features of this camera. As one who is new to digital cameras but has a background in using 35 mm SLR's it was helpful to find how I can mimic... Read more

Published 14 months ago by vincent p siecinski
5.0 out of 5 starsWell written and helpful.

This book is well written. It's easy to find what you need to know when you need to know it. If you're at least familiar with the D3100 it's not a book you have to read from... Read more

Published 17 months ago by Cathy
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

love it.

Published 20 months ago by Anna C. Radlinger
2.0 out of 5 starsLot of book, not complete

Mr. Busch in his book seems to think that the 3100 has a swivel screen. Unless he has a special model it does not. Read more

Published on February 6, 2014 by kevin

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