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David Busch's Nikon D5100 Guide to Digital SLR Photography (David Busch's Digital Photography Guides) Paperback – July 18, 2011

by David D. Busch (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 155 ratings
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The Nikon D5100 is the most advanced entry-level camera that Nikon has ever introduced. It boasts 16.2 megapixels of resolution, sophisticated full HD movie-making capabilities, and blazing fast automatic focus. As the owner of a Nikon D5100, you demand the ability to take outstanding pictures with your new camera. DAVID BUSCH'S NIKON D5100 GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY shows you how, when, and why to use all the cool features, controls, and functions of the Nikon D5100 to take great photographs. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply file formats, resolution, aperture/priority exposure, and other automatic exposure features. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so you'll quickly learn how to use the Nikon D5100, and use it like a pro!
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  1. Print length
    480 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Cengage Learning PTR
  4. Publication date
    July 18, 2011
  5. Dimensions
    7.5 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1435460855
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1435460850
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With more than a million books in print, David D. Busch is the world's #1 selling digital camera guide author, and the originator of popular digital photography series like David Busch's Pro Secrets and David Busch's Quick Snap Guides. He has written more than a dozen hugely successful guidebooks for Canon and Canon digital SLR models, as well as many popular books devoted to dSLRs, including Mastering Digital SLR Photography, Second Edition, and Digital SLR Pro Secrets. As a roving photojournalist for more than twenty years, he illustrated his books, magazine articles, and newspaper reports with award-winning images. He's operated his own commercial studio, suffocated in formal dress while shooting weddings-for-hire, and shot sports for a daily newspaper and upstate New York college. His photos and articles have appeared in Popular Photography & Imaging, The Rangefinder, The Professional Photographer, and hundreds of other publications. He has also reviewed dozens of digital cameras for CNet and Computer Shopper, and his advice has been featured in National Public Radio's "All Tech Considered." When About.com named its top five books on Beginning Digital Photography, debuting at the #1 and #2 slots were Busch's Digital Photography All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies and Mastering Digital Photography. During the past year, he's had as many as five of his books listed in the Top 20 of Amazon.com's Digital Photography Bestseller list--simultaneously! Busch's 120-plus other books published since 1983 include bestsellers like David Busch's Quick Snap Guide to Digital SLR Lenses. Visit his website at http://www.dslrguides.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cengage Learning PTR; 1st edition (July 18, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1435460855
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1435460850
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.78 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 155 ratings

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Customers find the book easy to follow and understand. They appreciate the detailed information and comprehensive coverage of the camera's functions. Many consider it a worthwhile purchase, with clear color photos and diagrams that explain basic photography concepts.

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27 customers mention "Ease of use"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to follow and understand. It provides a thorough yet readable guide to the pretty complex world of photography. The author is knowledgeable about the product, and the color photos are clear. The instructions and menu descriptions are accurate and easy to follow. The book is structured from basic to advanced, with clear walkthroughs from the author.

"...I really appreciate how the author structured the walk through from basic to advanced techniques, and the extra info about lenses and software...." Read more

"I hate to bash on any book, and this is no exception. The author is very good at detailing every aspect of the camera, its settings and more...." Read more

"...He doesn't get caught up in a lot of technical jargon, but explains things very clearly. I had bought another book to help me and had to toss it...." Read more

"...this book is all encompassing. it is very detailed and easy to read and understand for the beginner photographer...." Read more

25 customers mention "Information quality"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the book provides detailed and comprehensive information about their camera. It explains every function in detail, providing useful point-by-point explanations that help them understand their camera settings and features. The book is more thorough than the field guide and more helpful than the camera's owner's manual.

"...But this book is excellent and very helpful. It's very comprehensive and explains every little function of the camera...." Read more

"...this book is all encompassing. it is very detailed and easy to read and understand for the beginner photographer...." Read more

"...Its is very in depth covering all the features of the camera and how to use them...." Read more

"...David Busche is a fantastic teacher and no-nonsense expert in photography and the use of Nikon Cameras...." Read more

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Customers find the book a good value for money.

"...Excellent book. Worth the $ and if you spend the time reading every page (sometimes twice), you'll have as much knowledge as a seasoned photographer." Read more

"...Nikon product, this book is a MUST HAVE companion and an absolute bargain for the price." Read more

"...Great price for such a big book." Read more

"this book is well written, has clear explanations, and is worth the money..." Read more

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Customers find the book's photography quality good. They appreciate the clear pictures and diagrams, as well as basic photography concepts. The instructions and menu descriptions are accurate, and the book provides enough information for even Astrophotography.

"...I bought it used 4 months ago. It is enough for even Astrophotography. This book has all the info I will ever need." Read more

"...it has a ton of pictures and covers everything you possibly could need to know about the d5100 and other photography in general." Read more

"...The color photos are clear, the instructions and menu descriptions are accurate and easy to follow...." Read more

"Very good explanations of not only the D5100, but basic photography concepts as well...." Read more

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  • Hotrod57
    5.0 out of 5 stars D5100 Owners need this
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
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    This book tags all the bases. I have had the book for a few months and it of course covers what you need to know. But the best parts are the explanation of WHY. I learned about how to initially set my d5100 features to produce even better picture. I am reading it front to back and use a highlighter when I see what I want to delve into later. Read from the front cover to the end of Chapter 2, before you jump around for specifics. I am a advanced amateur of 30 years. This my first/last Digital SLR. I bought it used 4 months ago. It is enough for even Astrophotography. This book has all the info I will ever need.
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  • Megan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really helpful
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2013
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    I am new to dslr photography and was looking for a book that would walk me through all of the functions on my new camera; not only how to use them, but when and why I want to. I started reading "Understanding "Exposure" to learn some of the basics about photography and then turned to this book to show me how to apply those techniques to my own camera. This book is great, really easy to follow and very thorough. I really appreciate how the author structured the walk through from basic to advanced techniques, and the extra info about lenses and software. This is a great guide to help you get familiar with the d5100, don't be intimidated by the size! Highly recommend.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • J.M
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, would like something a bit more 'hands on."
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2012
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    I hate to bash on any book, and this is no exception. The author is very good at detailing every aspect of the camera, its settings and more. What I would like to have seen was a good step-by-step to taking picture styles. For example, a page on the proper settings for taking lightning shots, or a page for taking photos of outdoor plants. Granted, this author does some of this. I was hoping for a 'cheat sheet' of sorts so I could practice with just one item at a time.
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  • Mary R. Whittington
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and Easy to Understand!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2014
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    I am a digital camera newbie. I've had my camera for about a year (shame on me), and have only used it for point and shoot. I finally decided I should learn to use it, so I purchased this book. It is very easy to follow for beginners like me, but he makes recommendations for you more advanced users to move on to the next page in order to skip the basics that would probably bore you. In the short time I've had this book, I've learned so much! His writing style is engaging and easy to read. He doesn't get caught up in a lot of technical jargon, but explains things very clearly. I had bought another book to help me and had to toss it. This book has been very beneficial since it is specifically about my 5100 and not going back and forth about the Canon and the Nikon like so many others. I am excited to play with my camera again in fun new ways. This book has been a major help!
    4 people found this helpful
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  • vanbyssum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for photographers "getting back into it"
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2012
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    You'll need to have a working knowledge on F/stop, shutter speed, and ISO. But this book is excellent and very helpful. It's very comprehensive and explains every little function of the camera. You learn to realize that you can set the camera maybe 3 different ways and still come up with the same outcome... and that's comforting as a photographer when you have to think-quick and your subjects are moving all over the place. (it's good to know you have options to get a good photo!).

    Excellent book. Worth the $ and if you spend the time reading every page (sometimes twice), you'll have as much knowledge as a seasoned photographer.
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Cindy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, Great value
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2011
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    this book is AWESOME! a friend of mine at work bought his new d5100 camera a couple of months before me, but i found this book before he did. he liked what i showed him on amazon so much that he had to get his own. this book is all encompassing. it is very detailed and easy to read and understand for the beginner photographer. it has a ton of pictures and covers everything you possibly could need to know about the d5100 and other photography in general.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • JesseJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Read" for this camera
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2011
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    I recently purchased the Nikon D5100 and read the owners manual as diligently as I could, trying to figure out how to fully use all of the possible options this camera has to offer. It becomes quite apparent that the Owners Manual simply isn't enough.

    I ordered this book and it arrived a couple of weeks ago, and it really opened my eyes as to what this camera is capable of. Everything is set out in sensible chapters, shows and explains every mode available, and gives you a sense of empowerment over the camera, instead of bewilderment.

    If you are upgrading from a basic DSLR or taking a huge jump to this camera as a first DSLR, then this book is a must. Without it, or something like it, then realizing the full potential of this camera could take a very long time, and be very frustrating.

    With my camera body I bought a very good lens. I'm delighted I also bought this very good book.
    32 people found this helpful
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  • Patrick
    4.0 out of 5 stars Almost what the manual should be
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2012
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    I am a big fan of reading the manual. But the manual that came with my D5100 was rather lackluster. This book (on the kindle) is really a great guide to your camera. Its is very in depth covering all the features of the camera and how to use them. The author also shares what settings or configurations he recommends based on his experience. The book covers everything starting with broad aspects of the camera and then drilling down more in depth for each feature or aspect of the camera, such as the auto focusing system or the light metering system.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very complete guide
    Reviewed in Canada on November 8, 2019
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    Well laid out, easy to follow and great advice and very helpful for a novice.
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  • Sunrays
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in India on August 20, 2017
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    Detailed instructions on every aspect of the camera's function and controls.
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  • Mejo Paulson
    4.0 out of 5 stars good
    Reviewed in Italy on March 18, 2013
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    I am very much satisfied with the book .A really great work that helps both beginners and professionals.
    Ottimo prodotto
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  • Kecu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great purchase!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2012
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    I gave this to my girlfriend this Christmas to go with her Nikon D5100 she had received at the same time. She's told me that it goes really indepth about each and every feature the Nikon D5100 has to offer and as to where it comes most in useful, etc. However, even though it's really detailed, it doesn't talk in too much jargon and is written in a manner that makes novices feel comfortable and excited about learning about this camera. She also said that although it's a great guide for novices, it's also very useful for more experienced photographers, as it hosts a variety of tips and know-hows that would otherwise be hard to pull off or miss out on.
    For the money spent and the lifetime limit on it, I would say that it's a magnificent buy!
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  • Diane C
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... a relative and I was told it was of great help to her
    Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2016
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    That was for a gift to a relative and I was told it was of great help to her, so I am happy.
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