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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
A must have accessory for your camera bag if you have 50D!
I wanted a 50D book that would help me make better use of my Canon 50D now--and that would be useful to me a year or more from now. I think the 50D Field Guide will do both. The author clearly has used the 50D extensively. The explanations are thorough, understandable, and helpful. While the book printing isn't coffee-table quality, the pictures are professional, and they...
Published 12 months ago by Kay Kay King
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Clear but not inspiring
An accurate, capable, and technical approach to the 50D. But the photo examples are a bit boring in my opinion. I much preferred the Jeff Revel book on the 50D--inspiring photo examples and detailed how-to tips. I am a beginner; perhaps an expert would prefer Lowrie's more detailed and technical style. Revel is a friend of Scott Kelby and his book has the Kelby feel: easy...
Published 8 months ago by Customer FD
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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
A must have accessory for your camera bag if you have 50D!, March 9, 2009
I wanted a 50D book that would help me make better use of my Canon 50D now--and that would be useful to me a year or more from now. I think the 50D Field Guide will do both. The author clearly has used the 50D extensively. The explanations are thorough, understandable, and helpful. While the book printing isn't coffee-table quality, the pictures are professional, and they cover the range of subjects that many photographers most often shoot.
This is the first book I've seen that doesn't just tell you what the camera feature or button is, but it also offers practical suggestions on when to use the options and how to combine multiple options for different subjects. The author explains C modes thoroughly and gives useful examples on setting them up in advance for different shooting situations. Ditto for explaining everything you want to know about getting great color in images.
The writing is professional and engaging, and Ms. Lowrie explains technical concepts well. This book has already shown me things about my 50D that I hadn't discovered and maybe would not have tried without her encouragement. This book is already helping me get the most from the 50D--and that's exactly what I wanted.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
Better than the Magic Lantern series, April 27, 2009
I actually picked up this book based on the reviews here, and I must say, I was not disappointed. I had previously used the Magic Lantern series of guides on an earlier model, and this book is FAR more informative. My impression of the Magic Lanterns was that they were simply a slightly more detailed version of the Canon camera manual itself. This book, on the other hand, goes a step farther, focusing not only on the functions of the camera itself, but also providing useful information on APPLYING those functions. Lots of information presented in easily-digestible sections, along with full-color photgraphs throughout to demonstrate the particular topics being discussed.
This book also contains material that provides a good introduction to novice photgraphers on basic photography concepts like exposure, and provides a good brief intro to beginner and experienced photgrapher alike on digital photography specifically.
In short, this book is great for the novice photographer, the novice digital photogrpaher, or the experienced photographer looking to maximize his or her enjoyment and understanding of a sophisticated piece of techinolgoy, the 50D.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
Terrific Book!!, April 10, 2009
This book is a must for beginner to intermediate photographers. The author covers topics related to photography in general and how to apply the concepts in the camera specifically. From the very first chapter, I learned something that I didn't already know and I've been using a 20D for years! The chapters on general setup and on customizing the camera were very helpful. Not only were the options clearly explained, she also stated the implications and recommendations for the particular choice. By applying some of the recommended settings, it makes using the camera quicker and easier to use!
This book talks about many general photography concepts. Exposure is something that I've struggled to learn. It is explained in a easily understood manner. The details are restated in different ways to help the reader understand the concepts.
It is evident that she has used the 50D in the field, shooting in different conditions. Throughout the book she offers tips from her own photography experience and from using the 50D. She gives excellent advice for what to bring on a specific type of shoot and the camera settings that are most effective in the particular situation. Reading this book seems like you have an expert right alongside of you!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
The ONLY 50D guide you need!, April 21, 2009
This book takes the place of the owner's manual. The 50D is my fourth Canon DSLR. I was fortunate to discover Charlotte Lowrie's Digital Field Guide with my first Canon and with each camera after, I have immediately bought her guidebook. The 50D edition does not disappoint. The language is clear and the illustrations are great. The book provides all the information you could ever need to get the most out of the 50D whether you are a beginner or a more experienced shooter.
The Digital Field Guide is more than just a manual for the 50D however; it is also a solid guide to using the camera in the real world. There is a very useful section on selecting and using lenses and also on flash photography. Even the appendices are useful: one covers exposure, another covers maintenance of the 50D. A highlight, and a strong suit of the author, is the section on RAW capture; I took her RAW class @ BetterPhoto.com and she really knows her subject.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
A Must have Guide for the Canon 50D, April 19, 2009
This digital field guide is between concise and comprehensive. It tells you how to set up, how to control exposure and focus, color quality control, customizing those pesky custom functions, and shooting live view along with tethering notes.
I've read two other Canon 50D books as well as the manual. This IS the book to get! It enhances the local issues of the 50D with use of flash, ambient light, lens selection and metering concerns. The book takes the basic 50D concepts-->advanced information and enters into practical "Field" issues: Macro, portrait, landscape, event and action/sports problems.
This easy to read field guide will allow you to use all of the advanced features of the 50D and elevate your skill level.
I have taken classes with the author and not only is she a great instructor but a great writer. If you own or thinking of owning a Canon 50D don't leave home without this fine book. It's easy to read and filed with golden nuggets of invaluable advise.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
An essential guide for any serious 50D owner, May 31, 2009
Unlike a recast of the owners manual, this book is essential for any EOS 50D owner who wishes to get the most out of their camera.
This is clearly written, easy to follow, and provides real-life examples of how to use your camera and why.
Highly recommended.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent Book!, April 5, 2009
Easy to read and understand! Charlotte Lowrie is an amazing teacher and that ability shows through in this book! I recommend it highly. She also teaches classes at [...] and has a class specifically on the Canon 50D.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
A must-have book if you own a 50D, June 7, 2009
I just recently purchased the Canon EOS 50D Digital Field Guide and am so impressed with it that I am driven to write my first Amazon review. I am still reading the book but so far it has exceeded my expectations. The writing is clear and interesting, the author obviously has both the experience and knowledge to provide great background information and useful tips. I have read the manual and another book on the 50D but I have still learned information about the 50D (and digital photography) that I didn't know. It is a wonderful book, I highly recommend it. I plan on reading it again once I'm done. There is so much to learn and this book really covers the information.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent, April 23, 2009
I bought my 50D in 11/08 and bought her book on the 40D before books on the 50D came out. It helped me out immediately. My previous cameras were the New F1 and AE1 Program (early 80's film cameras). I had no digital experience. This book is must if you're not familiar with digital. Also must for the 50D owner!!
Bob
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Book comparisons-Feeling like Goldilocks, November 3, 2009
I ended up buying 3 different books pertaining to the 50D.The first one I purchased was the "Magic Lantern Guides Canon EOS 50D Multimedia Workshop" The instructional DVD video was excellent, however the book itself was way too basic & generic as was the "Taking Great Digital Photos" DVD (which I expected of this DVD). So unfortunately, I felt I still needed a book with more info to it & bought this book by Charlotte K. Lowrie "Canon EOOS 50D Digital Field Guide. It's a great book with lots of info but I found it very difficult to read & follow, I think it's her writing style. Seeing a pattern here? This one to soft, this one to hard, still looking for just right. So I bought Jeff Revell's book "Canon 50D From Snapshots to Great Shots", which I like a lot. I still need to augment it a little with Lowrie/s book but between these two it seems to do the job. I didn't want to spend all this money on the camera & lenses & not be able to use it to it's fullest potential hence purchasing 3 books.
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