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Nikon's much-anticipated D5100 camera is here. This new model replaces the popular D5000 and creates a nice bridge between the more beginner-level D3100 and the high-end D7000.
This book has one goal: to teach D5100 owners how to make great shots using their new Nikon camera. Users learn how to use the D5100 to create the type of photos that inspired them to buy the camera in the first place. Everything in the book is in service of creating a great image.
Starting with the top ten things users need to know about the camera, photographer Rob Sylvan carefully guides readers through the operating features. Owners get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and even end-of-chapter assignments.
This book has one goal: to teach D5100 owners how to make great shots using their new Nikon camera. Users learn how to use the D5100 to create the type of photos that inspired them to buy the camera in the first place. Everything in the book is in service of creating a great image.
Starting with the top ten things users need to know about the camera, photographer Rob Sylvan carefully guides readers through the operating features. Owners get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and even end-of-chapter assignments.
About the Author
Rob Sylvan is a photographer, trainer, author, and Web developer. In addition to being NAPP's Lightroom Help Desk Specialist, he also writes the "Under the Loupe" column for Photoshop User magazine, and blogs about Lightroom at Lightroomers.com. Rob is the author of Taking Stock: Make money in microstock creating photos that sell (Peachpit Press).
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book,
This review is from: Nikon D5100: From Snapshots to Great Shots (Paperback)
Lots of real good information for beginners to experts, easy and interesting read for any Nikon user (especially D5100)...Great Book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A great way to get the most out of your D5100,
By pm444 "pm444" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Nikon D5100: From Snapshots to Great Shots (Paperback)
This book is an excellent introduction to the D5100. The author begins with a chapter in which he gives 10 tips to follow from the very outset, and he explains the reasons for each tip. The chapters continue in a logical progression, one topic at a time, with assignments at the end of each chapter to give you a chance to apply what you have learned.The book is aimed at users who are new to using a dSLR or have some knowledge but are looking to improve their skills. It's clearly written, and it focuses on the things you need to know in order to get the most out of your camera. It is not a comprehensive guide to every feature of the D5100 and it doesn't claim to be, and for me, that is its real strength. Instead of feeling frustrated or overwhelmed by too much information, the reader can work through the material at his or her own pace. The author offers enough to get you started shooting right away, then he goes on to explain the "professional" shooting modes (aperture priority, shutter priority, and manual mode), and he does it in a way that is accessible to anyone. He even tells you which shooting situations make the most sense for each mode. The book focuses primarily on using the D5100 for still photos, so the section on video is short and to the point. There is more information in two bonus chapters offered for free online at the publisher's website, but I have not had the need to access them yet. The book includes many photographs with shooting data and analysis, as well as detailed photos of the camera itself, identifying all of the controls, and also many screenshots of the LCD menu to show exactly how to adjust various settings. To call this book "user-friendly" is an understatement, and the author is to be commended for writing a book that presents a good amount of information in a way that any reader will find accessible and enjoyable. I own several other excellent books about the D5100, and I refer to all of them, but this is the one that got me started and if I had to recommend just one, this would be it. 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Guide book for D5100!!!,
By Amit - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Nikon D5100: From Snapshots to Great Shots (Paperback)
This book is helpful for those who wants to undestand their D5100. Less pages... very precise and simple language used that can be understood with guidlines and pictures explaining the know-how of camera and its settings...must buy if want to explore your d5100...
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Packed with Information!,
By D. Mansfield - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nikon D5100: From Snapshots to Great Shots (Paperback)
Teen Review:You'd think that such a skinny book would be a bit on the skimpy side, but no. I went to Barnes and Noble to check it out in person and I was blown away by the simplicity and clarity of this book. This has fifty times more content than the manual the camera comes with. What I find ironic is that the manual is about as thick as this book, but so much more useful! The author really knows how to grip his readers because every chapter is packed with useful information, tips, and pictures. I love how each photo has its technical details at the bottom so you know how he got that exact shot. You learn all about Panorama, panning, flowing waterfalls, shooting portraits, and fast moving subjects. Anything you could think of shooting will be in here Guaranteed. I also love how the author has Manual Callouts that give you the exact page numbers of content in the manual that this book doesn't go into depth about. AWESOME book for the price! Great for people who really want to get into photography, and for those who are trying to get out of Auto. This is a fantastic purchase; You won't be disappointed! |
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