The Betterphoto Guide to Digital Photography - Jim Miotke
I technically finished this book Monday morning, but didn’t have a chance to really think about anything yet. There are a great many things I like about this book. It talks about technical things in a very clear format and really focuses on taking pictures instead of touching them up in photoshop. I also love the fact that the author is aware that not everyone can just drop hundreds of dollars on a digital SLR camera and lenses. I apparently did remember a lot of things from my failed attempt at photography class like aperture, ISO, the rule of thirds, etc.
However, I also read about several things I did not know or had never figured out. I actually understand EXIF data and the zoom feature now! I really need to sit down with my camera and see if I have the focus lock feature. Having control over what shows up in focus and what doesn’t is one of the big problems I had run into.
My one criticism about the book would be that the chapters on composition, line, and pattern seemed relatively small when compared to the large chapters about technical things like ISO and aperture. I would have loved to see a chapter devoted to color in composition, macro photography, angles, or just more general tips for making a picture look better.
Now I am taking a break from reading about photography to read 1984. No, I have never read 1984. It always shocks people, and while I don’t think I will particularly like it, I imagine it is still an interesting book and one worth reading.
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