Books

Synopsis: It is easy, when investing in new camera equipment, to put all your energy into choosing the right body, only for that most crucial of factors - the lens - to become an almost secondary consideration. Lenses for Digital SLRs: The Complete Guide, redresses that balance. Covering everything from focal length to depth of field, prime versus zoom lenses and specialist optics, this book manages to unravel the technicalities of lenses while remaining comprehensible and reader-friendly. Throughout the book, the reader is guided through basic terminology, common focal lengths, what optical quality means in terms of the photographs they take and eventually comes to understand the anatomy of the camera lens and its effect on the image.

 

 

Synopsis: Exposure is an essential part of photographic technique, but is often thought of as mysterious or difficult to understand. Digital cameras have brought a new dimension to exposure control, offering photographers the ability to review images in the field, as well as being able to change the sensitivity of the sensor from shot to shot. In this handy new book, Ross Hoddinott unravels the fundamentals of this fascinating subject and presents it in a clear and easy-to-understand way. This practical, jargon-free guide will be an essential companion out in the field, helping photographers turn theory into practice and to achieve creative control over their images.

 

 

 

Synopsis: Macro photography is one of the most popular photographic disciplines. Spectacular images are within the grasp of every photographer, and you don't need to invest in kit worth thousands to start taking impressive close-up images. The world of close-up photography is endlessly varied, and includes insects that look like aliens, the hidden symmetries of plants or the normally invisible workings of a machine blown-up to huge proportions. Ross Hoddinott is a past winner of the BBC's Countryfile competition and the BBC Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award, and his work features regularly in 'Outdoor Photography', 'Practical Photography', 'Digital SLR Photography', 'BBC Wildlife' and many more. This is Ross's first book, and showcases his particular talent for the world of macro photography.

 

Publisher: PIP

RRP: £19.95 (hardback) £14.99 (paperback)

ISBN-13: 978-1861084521

Synopsis: Digital photography has changed the art of filtering forever - no longer is it just a matter of in-camera technique, but now encompasses a wide range of manipulations in the digital darkroom. In this comprehensive guide for the modern photographer, Ross Hoddinott explains when and how to use traditional hardware filters on your camera and how to achieve the same effects with software instead - as well as a wealth of other digital filter-effects that were impracticable or impossible on film. This book provides an up-to-the-moment guide to all photographic filtering issues and is beautifully illustrated with Ross Hoddinott's superb digital pictures.

 

Publisher: David & Charles

RRP: £25.00 (hardback) £14.99 (paperback)

ISBN-13: 978-0715326541

Synopsis: The Nikon D40 and D40x are two very similar cameras that are based on a single chassis. They are pitched at the beginner and amateur enthusiast markets respectively. This practical guide includes an introduction to both cameras with detailed descriptions of all their functions and features. It also offers a comprehensive review of lenses, flashes and accessories, gives advice on camera care and divulges great tips on connecting the cameras to computers, TVs and printers. Ross Hoddinott is an experienced photographer and strong author and as such, offers his wide-ranging experience with easy-to-follow language and covers everything a novice or enthusiast could want to know.

 

Publisher: PIP

RRP: £14.99

ISBN-13: 978-1861085177

 

 

Synopsis: The Nikon D200 is a popularb semi-pro digital SLR. This hands-on guide strips down the D200's immense specification into logical and understandable chunks - enabling photographers to get the most from their camera in every situation. It includes a detailed description of functions and features; a comprehensive review of lenses and accessories; advice on camera care; tips on using the D200 with a computer; professional tips on how to use the D200 for close-up & macro, wildlife & landscape and portrait photography.

Publisher: PIP

RRP: £14.99

ISBN-13: 978-1861084446