After experimenting with my camera for a couple months, I knew I needed more than the manual to fully understand all the features that the Nikon D5000 has to offer. The book is very well laid out and full of pictures. This make it very easy to use and find what you are looking for. Further, the book is pretty easy to read, although some parts use rather technical language. It is difficult at first, but beneficial to learn the language right away, as it makes it things easier to understand later on in the book.
Not only does the book provide information about the D5000 and everything that comes in the box, it also has tons of information on accessories. This is very valuable especially when looking to expand your lens collection. It provides a lot of information regarding the nomenclature used to describe lenses. An understanding of the nomenclature proves to be extremely useful when searching online or at your local photo store for lenses.
The books does a good job starting with a lot of information about the various settings. As David Busch progresses through the book he tells, and shows you through full colored pictures, how to apply those settings to get the best photos given the lighting, motion [or lack of motion] and spacial setting.
Although the book is rather intimidating at first, I find it a necessary read to really dive into all the settings. After reading a section of the book, I looked for situation where I could directly apply that information. This really helps me understand what David Busch is talking about and provides a great starting point.
I would highly recommend reading this book after purchasing a Nikon D5000. Although there is a lot of information in the manual that comes with the camera, a supplemental book is unavoidable. The through index and extensive glossary make the book a valuable asset on the road to creating better photos.
No comments:
Post a Comment