Book recommendation for first DSLR (Canon 40D)?
I have just purchased a Canon 40D DSLR, having previously had an Olympus C-7070 compact. I pretty much just used my compact as a point and click camera and did not learn about manual settings so I would say I am an absolute beginner.
I would like to get a book or books to get me started. I did buy one called “Caonon 40d Digital Field Guide” but I find this too technical and not an ideal book for my level of knowledge.
Ideally I need a book that will explain the basics in plain language. For example I don’t even know what ISO means. Also I have no idea what the 17-85mm means on the name of the lens that came with the camera.
Hopefully someone can suggest the perfect book for my situation. Perhaps I have gone for a more complex camera than I needed for my level of knowledge but I may as well aim high with my goals.
A company called The Magic Lantern offers an instructional DVD for your camera. Circuit City may have it or you can check eBay and Amazon.
These books may also help:
“Hands-On Digital Photography” by George Schaub
“How Digital Photography Works, Second Edition” by Ron White
Courses in photography would be the very best way to learn.
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