Dennis Curtin, 2002 [ How-to ]This is an excellent book that is suited for beginners. It explains the workings of the CP5700 more clearly than the manual, which can at times, be a little confusing. Related how-tos and tips are neatly grouped together for easy reference.
The book is not a regurgitation of the CP5700 manual. It covers broad subjects like lighting, exposure metering, focusing, and flash techniques, and introduces each topic fittingly. Dennis discusses the merits of using certain functions of the CP5700 and suggests ways to best make use of them. For example, he talks about how to read the histogram and provides sample photos with tips on applying exposure compensation based on the histogram readings. Another example includes controlling depth-of-field combining the various functions of the CP5700, using focus lock, aperture priority, zoom length and understanding the hyperfocal distance.
This book is strewn with tips like those; coupled with loads of good photos that explain scene situations, it becomes an indispensable handbook.
Since I bought the book and cd-rom version, I'd say the cd-rom is well worth it because: -
The book is not a regurgitation of the CP5700 manual. It covers broad subjects like lighting, exposure metering, focusing, and flash techniques, and introduces each topic fittingly. Dennis discusses the merits of using certain functions of the CP5700 and suggests ways to best make use of them. For example, he talks about how to read the histogram and provides sample photos with tips on applying exposure compensation based on the histogram readings. Another example includes controlling depth-of-field combining the various functions of the CP5700, using focus lock, aperture priority, zoom length and understanding the hyperfocal distance.
This book is strewn with tips like those; coupled with loads of good photos that explain scene situations, it becomes an indispensable handbook.
Since I bought the book and cd-rom version, I'd say the cd-rom is well worth it because: -
- It contains the coloured version of the paperback :D
- There are two .pdf files, one for print quality, and the other for screen viewing
- There are several software included - Picture windows (an image editing tool), Poster (creates huge prints), Screensaver toolkit (creates shareable screensavers), ThumbsPlus (graphic viewer)
- You can do keyword searches on the pdf files. All in all, I'm very happy with this book. Highly recommended.
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1 comment:
Hi! I saw your post in google because Im learning photography using Nikon Coolpix 5700 and hoping you could help me on this.
Can I ask a favor from you? Can I ask for a copy of this book in .pdf format. Im located in the Philippines and since this is a discontinued model... Im having a hard time looking for a copy and some gadgets for it. You can shoot me an email at 9mmonline at gmail dot com or you can drop me a message at my YM: stonecoldangel09
Hoping for your helping hand and thanks in advance
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