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Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; Re-issue edition (1 May 2009)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1405334762
ISBN-13: 978-1405334761
Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 18.2 x 3.6 cm

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Learn everything you need to know about photography from the world's bestselling photography author, John Hedgecoe. Top photographer John Hedgecoe brings over 35 years experience and an inspiring collection of his own images to update this essential sourcebook for photographers of all levels. Learn everything you need to know about cameras; from the theory of how they work, to choosing the right digital or film camera for your specific needs. Pick up tips on the technicalities of taking photos, from choosing exposure and shutter speeds to studio lighting, film processing and digital imaging. Plus get advice on composition and learn to capture the mood and spirit of your subjects.

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5.0 out of 5 stars From Beginner to a little more experienced, 9 Jan 2004

By	L. Gale "lulag" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The New Manual of Photography (Hardcover)

I bought this book as a beginner (just finished a 10 week course in black and white) to the world of photography.
I've found it very useful at explaining the basics of the camera along with the basics of taking a good shot.

The chapters of the book work in a succession taking you through the camera, elements of photography (such as lenses, focusing, exposure, depth of field, shutter speeds, film and lighting).
It goes on to look at the art of good photography, composition and colour. This is followed by some special projects to have a go at yourselves.
It also contains an advanced photography section, which covers the studio and specialist techniques.
Finally the section on Post production takes us through the darkroom and Digital imaging.

As a beginner I found the colour diagrams throughout easy to understand, and at last it all started to become clear, particularly the differences between lenses, and setting apertures to determine the depth of field.

The glossary is also really good, with clear explanations of what expressions and words actually relate to.

Also, as it's written and published in 2003, the sections on digital photography are great for an overview also.
He even goes as far as to cover in a few pages possible careers!

For anyone thinking of getting into photography it's a great starter manual, for more experienced photographers, it may make some elements clearer.
One of my best purchases to date.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas manual, 21 April 2005

By	Wayne Stroud "wmstroud2" (UK) - See all my reviews

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The reader from Edinburgh has missed the point of this book. It's simple, to-the-point and acts as a common sense manual for taking better pictures. Mr Hedgecoe comes from the old school and his tips and suggestions have a vaguely quaint touch to them. Every shot in this (pretty big) book is captioned with details about equipment and settings used for the shot. He talks generously about adapting your slr skills for the digital age and as a motivating document, this one really hits the mark. I was up at 5am the day after I read it because (I was reminded) I could use a slower shutter speed (for movement) without the brighter (late morning) light over exposing my shot. Really good stuff.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You, Mr Hedgecoe, 6 Dec 2006

By	Val (Ireland) - See all my reviews

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This manual taught me so much, and still loads to learn from it. I found it very interesting, easy to understand, and written in `plain English', everything is explained clearly. Loads of photos, and I liked the way Mr. Hedgecoe, put the details about equipment and settings he used, under each photo.
I really don't know what "A reader" (they couldn't even put their name to their review) was on about, ..... it's a BRILLIANT photography manual.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely excellent
Been reading right through this book since Christmas (since getting a new digital superzoom) and it's a book I would recommend to anyone remotely interested in photography at... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent even if not definitive
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Published on 21 Oct 2007 by P. Desmond

1.0 out of 5 stars A complete reference?
In plain words, I ordered it, opened it, and sold it the next week! It looks to me like a printed slide-show, and therefore a waste of my time.

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