Whilst camera-specific guides provide the how-to, manual style information on how to use your particular model of camera, this manufacturer-specific guide provides you with all the information you need as a Nikon DSLR photographer to optimise your workflow and capture great images.
Jim White and Tony Sweet show you how to increase the quality of your photos, save time and work smarter, starting with the most pressing questions: Which camera should you use? Which lens is best? Which accessories are must-haves? How can you get the most out of Nikon's Capture NX Software?
In-depth, specific features of the newest Nikon DSLRs are also covered, helping you to make your camera really work for you. Complete with practical advice, key workflow solutions and detailed images that display multiple camera functions, this book is a must have for every Nikon photographer.
Part of Focal's Digital Workflow series, this is the Nikon version of the popular Canon DSLR: The Ultimate Photographer's Guide.
* A manufacturer-specific guide to DSLR photography using equipment from one of the industry's leading brands, by a Nikon 'Legend Behind the Lens'
* Shows digital photographers how to use their Nikon gear creatively and effectively to optimize workflow, save time and improve results
* Showcases the work of professional photographers from the worlds of wedding photography, fine art, travel and nature, with top tips and insights to inspire and inform |
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 Thorough coverage of the camera |
| Review Date: January 21, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Maxwell Johnson, Orlando,, FL, USA |
This is a fact-filled and informative guide to the Nikon DSLRs. I'm not sure that it contains much of anything that you could not find in the Nikon users' manuals or similar competing books but the organization and presentation are excellent in this volume--the best I've seen for these cameras.
I will insert my usual caution: No one should buy this book and expect that it will make her/him a better photographer. Photographic excellence is in the eye and in the mind. Maybe even in the soul. What this book WILL do is to give the new DSLR owner a comprehensive tour of the capabilities and limitations of the Nikon range.
Highly recommended. |
Must have Nikon book
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| Review Date: October 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: James N. Ward, Raleigh NC |
| This is a great book! It gives great information for the searching and wanting to understand the Nikon system photographer.This book provides a lot of information to help photographers make the right decisions on their purchase and on one of the most critical steps "Workflow". Sometimes the manufacturers manual can leave you asking more.This book fills in a lot of gaps .I would definitely trust these 2 authors.As I have read many of their articles and books.They have the expertise and the personalities to make you want to learn more from them. This is a must have book. |
A great fit for us
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| Review Date: October 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: H. P. Jett, Asheville, NC |
As novice photographers with access to a Nikon DSLR, my husband and I are very pleased with this book. Our needs are to get everything spelled out in easy to understand language; those needs were met. Furthermore, the info in the book on digital workflow and using the camera in manual mode is a big help. We especially like the use of photos with explanations on specific camera
features.
Perhaps in the future we'll look for tips elsewhere on artistic interpretation.
For now as beginners, the book provides us with what we need. |
Excellent overview
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| Review Date: December 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: tachi1, Miami, FL United States |
I would say that the target readership of this book is photographers transitioning from simpler or point-and-shoot cameras to the more complex digital DSLR's especially, but not exclusively Nikon. There is much her that would apply to any other quality camera, but the focus is on the Nikon line. DSLR photographers, such as myself, who have mastered the basics but are ready to challenge themselves to get a bit more creative also benefit from this book.
The first parts of the book are straight-forward and unintimidating introductions to the design and geography of DSLR. These are the basics (described and illustrated) starting at the very beginning (such as installing the battery). There is an overview of menus and what each setting means. Topics not specifically related to cameras but important to know (such as the meaning, range, selection, and uses of the various color spaces--something I wish someone had explained to me when I entered the world of digital photography!)Everything that can be explained to make you more familiar, more comfortable, and less intimidated by these multi-faceted cameras is covered, and covered well. A nice plus are the photography tips along with the settings, so that you get a clearer idea of how a setting will directly impact your image.
There are brief explanations having to do with work flow to increase your efficiency; file extensions used in photography; file storage, file backup, and file processing information; and a particular emphasis on the benefits of taking advantage of the options that RAW (.NEF) files provide.
The authors progressively get more Nikon-specific, going into specific models and their particular distinctions. Almost all models are covered but some more recent (but not brand new) models such as the D-90 and my dream, the D3X are not mentioned.) Lenses are also discussed with on-point descriptions of what type of photography each type of lens is used for and why, as well as the various options for on-board or separate flash units.
They have an easy-going, informal teaching style and the book lends itself to front to back reading, not just general reference (although it is well indexed). There is a logical progression on how information is presented going from very introductory to more complex, from general to specific. There are several brief photography essays that appear between chapters written by guest photographers.
As much as I enjoyed the book and plan to keep it on my photography shelf, I deducted a star due to just the fact that the images are very often not captioned. Seeing "Figure 6.6" with no explanation of what "Figure 6.6" is or why it is relevant is annoying. Many books that use this system then include the "Figure 6.6" in bold text in the narrative somewhere nearby or provide an appendix listing the figures. Not here. There are "figures" that are illustrations directly related to what is on that page; there are "figures" that are self-explanatory; but there are "figures" that might appear there maybe to illustrate a point made somewhere else or maybe it's just a nice photograph. Given that the authors are so obviously knowledgeable and efficient, I assume that this is an editing error, but it is a big one.
But, otherwise, I found the book very informative, thorough, and well written. |
Decent Product Overview
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| Review Date: December 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Damian P. Gadal, Santa Barbara, CA USA |
This book provided a decent overview of the some of the current (as of December 2009) product line from Nikon. The title "The Ultimate Photographer's Guide" is a little misleading, as this book isn't about all the mechanics of photography. It provides information to get those interested in using Nikon Products started, going over the basics of Depth of Field, ISO settings, and Shutter Speed, and explains how the three relate to each other. However the information isn't immersive enough to make this an ultimate guide.
That being said, it did provide good information to get a beginner started down the path of photography. I liked the fact that they interjected the material with profiles from working photographers. This made the book much more interesting and provided some insight into the photography world, though a couple of profiles sounded more like resumes than a philosophical summary of what photography can mean.
The book also covered RAW image capture, and the Nikon Lighting system, not in great depth, but in enough detail to give the beginner an idea of what they are, and for what they are used. Most introduction books I've seen tend to skip flash altogether. Post capture image processing was briefly covered, but is really beyond the scope of this book
All in all, this was a good read, and would make for a nice introduction/reference for the budding Nikon Photographer. |
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