"David Busch's Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide to Digital SLR Photography" is perfect for those new to digital photography or those who just want to make sure they get the most out of their Canon EOS 5D Mark II. The book is a complete guide to this digital SLR camera, including how to utilize the amazing 21 megapixels of resolution, enhanced high-ISO performance, and many other features unique to the 5D Mark II. After the introductory chapters designed to create familiarity with the camera, the book delves into various shooting situations and recommendations on how to get the best possible shots with full-color photos to illustrate each. Readers will discover a wealth of tips and information not found in the user's manual, so new users and pros alike will find "David Busch’s Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide to Digital SLR Photography" an indispensable tool for achieving the best possible photographs.
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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 Nikon and Nikon 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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Trim Damage
Format:Paperback
Somewhat between a 4 stars and a 5 stars was what I could give to this book. Owing to some errors and rooms for improvements existed in this book, I decided to give it a 4-star. A serious error was on p.20, quote "Full Auto. In this mode, the EOS 5D Mark II makes all the exposure decisions for you, and will pop up the flash if necessary under low-light conditions". Unfortunately, this model (Canon 5D Mark II) does not have a pop up flash. I hope the author/publisher can make corrections in the next revision. Since there are not many books on Canon 5D Mark II that were written for the general users of the camera, this book can still be considered as one of the best. It helps you to get out of your comfort zone of using "Auto" mode, and explore the usefulness of other modes such as the 'P', the 'Tv', the 'Av', and the 'M' modes.
Since I have read only one-quarter of the book (and am continuing reading it), my comments are limited. I may or may not contribute further comments, depending on requests from Amazon.
P.48 - quote "When the Shooting Functions screen is visible, you can adjust the values of the settings". Improvements can be made by telling the readers how to adjust those settings.
P.55 - Sensor focal plant. It would be better if the author could inform the readers to go to a certain chapter for more information, just like the way he did when describing the topics above and below the present topic.
P.59 - Infared adjustment indicator. An application example would be appreciated.
P.61 - Maximum burst available. A photograph would be appreciated to show the readers the location of this information.
P.77 - Figure 4.10. I believe there is an error in the title of the picture. It says '...that's only 3.8 percent of the image area.'. The correct statement, I think, should be '...3.5 percent...'.
P.90 - 1. Activate the EV/AEB screen. It would be better for the author to add an instruction step before the Step 1 as follows: Step 0, Put the camera in P-mode.
P.93 - Adobe Photoshop and Photomatrix. It would be better for the author to mention the requirement of these softwares in the Preface or Introduction, so as to help the readers to be prepared. I ended up skipping the majority of the section on Bracketing and Merge to HD since I don't have those softwares.
P.94 - 6. Trigger the camera to expose your set of three images. The last sentence can be improved as follows: Trigger the camera three times to expose your set of three images. Remember, most users who need to buy this book are not as experienced as the author in using Canon 5D Mark II.
P.98 - Displaying Histograms. It says 'To change your default histogram type from Brightness to RGB, use the Histogram setting in the Playback 2 menu. My question is: How?
I hope these help, the author mostly, and the readers.
Comment date: Jan 5, 2011.
Since I have read only one-quarter of the book (and am continuing reading it), my comments are limited. I may or may not contribute further comments, depending on requests from Amazon.
P.48 - quote "When the Shooting Functions screen is visible, you can adjust the values of the settings". Improvements can be made by telling the readers how to adjust those settings.
P.55 - Sensor focal plant. It would be better if the author could inform the readers to go to a certain chapter for more information, just like the way he did when describing the topics above and below the present topic.
P.59 - Infared adjustment indicator. An application example would be appreciated.
P.61 - Maximum burst available. A photograph would be appreciated to show the readers the location of this information.
P.77 - Figure 4.10. I believe there is an error in the title of the picture. It says '...that's only 3.8 percent of the image area.'. The correct statement, I think, should be '...3.5 percent...'.
P.90 - 1. Activate the EV/AEB screen. It would be better for the author to add an instruction step before the Step 1 as follows: Step 0, Put the camera in P-mode.
P.93 - Adobe Photoshop and Photomatrix. It would be better for the author to mention the requirement of these softwares in the Preface or Introduction, so as to help the readers to be prepared. I ended up skipping the majority of the section on Bracketing and Merge to HD since I don't have those softwares.
P.94 - 6. Trigger the camera to expose your set of three images. The last sentence can be improved as follows: Trigger the camera three times to expose your set of three images. Remember, most users who need to buy this book are not as experienced as the author in using Canon 5D Mark II.
P.98 - Displaying Histograms. It says 'To change your default histogram type from Brightness to RGB, use the Histogram setting in the Playback 2 menu. My question is: How?
I hope these help, the author mostly, and the readers.
Comment date: Jan 5, 2011.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide
Dec 13 2010
By Peter
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was a bit cautious about buying this book because a number of other reviews claimed it contained inacuracies, particularly in relation to the Camera's flash capability. Perhaps this book has been revised since those reviews but my copy makes it clear that the flash is an accessory.
Overall I found this book to be well written, comprehensive and generally easy to follow. The layout is excellent and it contains quite a few helpful tips. I would recommend it to anyone who is not a professional photographer and who just wants to get a better understanding of the features of the camera. An excellent guide.
Overall I found this book to be well written, comprehensive and generally easy to follow. The layout is excellent and it contains quite a few helpful tips. I would recommend it to anyone who is not a professional photographer and who just wants to get a better understanding of the features of the camera. An excellent guide.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best 5D Mark ll Book I've found
Nov 11 2010
By Imagine
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have purchased all the books I could find on the Canon 5D Mark ll and this is by far the best for both content and quality of the physical book. If this had been published sooner I would have saved some $ because it really explains things very well and is very well written. The camera does so many things I was not familiar with and David Busch does an excellent job in his explanations. Also the book is in full color and uses excellent quality paper. This makes the book rather heavy for carrying around in your bag, but it still does not preclude me from having it with me when I am out in the field. I highly recommend this fine volume for anyone who owns the Mark ll or is considering a purchase of one. By the way, the camera is fantastic as well.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
First book I ever preordered
Oct 10 2010
By Beverly
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the first book I was so anxious to get that I preordered it. I am not disappointed. While anticipating the release of Busch's book, I studied other books by various authors on the 5D Mark II as well as David's Busch's books on other camera models. I knew this was the "one." There is really nothing more to add to the earlier reviews except I agree wholeheartedly with every positive comment. I might add however, that as a senior citizen, I appreciate the type style used and the very readable examples and illustrations. The excellent quality of the paper is also what would be expected in a manual for the wonderful 5D Mark II. The manual which came with the camera was frustrating to say the least and now I am confident that I am going to be able to utilize most if not all, of the advanced features of this wonderful camera. Although I had used a Canon 35mm for years and was familiar with photograpic techniques, this camera and this manual have opened up a new world. After a gresat deal of research, it is satisfying to know that I chose the right camera and the right manual to go with it. Thanks, David.
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