- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Amphoto Books (1 Oct 1990)
- ISBN-10: 0817437118
- ISBN-13: 978-0817437114
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 21.3 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (154 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,201,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Several years ago, at one of my workshops, I responded with a surprising answer to the often-asked question "Bryan how long have you been shooting?" Read the first page
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179 of 182 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Being quite critical towards most photo-books I have come across, this one really deserves all the credit it can get! This books explains all there is to know about the photographic triangle between aperture, shutter time, and ISO. It is a practical book covering most practical shots and it goes further in the sense that it tells you how to do the meter reading with the camera -> something which most books leave conveniently out. Besides from very detailed and well-written information on how to get the right creative exposure, Bryan covers the relevant differences between analogue and digital SLR in this updated version. The book contains the most beautiful and inspiring photos and - yes yes yes - he includes the camera settings on all the photos so that the reader can learn!!! Everything is based on simple rules and metaphors which I am able to remember in the field! This has improved my photography skills -> really what everything should be after when purchasing a new photo book! While Bryan at times can get a bit "snobbish" for my taste, he is a man that has earned his reputation and is very competent in bringing his many years of experience on to the reader. The book also contains some very nice information related to filters and how you can get the exposure you want even the light conditions do not facilitate it. Really great value.
72 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book could equally well be named Understanding Exposure and Photographic Composition. Printed on high-quality paper, the images Peterson uses to illustrate his points are all great examples not just of correct exposure, but also of photographic composition.
The author's style is engaging and right from the start, I found myself reaching for my camera to try out his suggestions.
Not only is Peterson a great photographer, he is also a great teacher projecting his enthusiasm for photography onto the reader.
I found this book a more compelling read than any edge-of-our-seat thriller I ever read, only putting it down to go out and shoot some photographs.
After reading this book, I no longer let the camera make my exposure decisions - choice of Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO setting are now concious decisions with a particular effect in mind.
If you want to move from "point & shoot - unpredictable result" to "think, compose, point, shoot - expected result", this is a worthwhile investment.
The author's style is engaging and right from the start, I found myself reaching for my camera to try out his suggestions.
Not only is Peterson a great photographer, he is also a great teacher projecting his enthusiasm for photography onto the reader.
I found this book a more compelling read than any edge-of-our-seat thriller I ever read, only putting it down to go out and shoot some photographs.
After reading this book, I no longer let the camera make my exposure decisions - choice of Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO setting are now concious decisions with a particular effect in mind.
If you want to move from "point & shoot - unpredictable result" to "think, compose, point, shoot - expected result", this is a worthwhile investment.
54 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Wow - Absolutely the best book I've read on explaining exposure
and light metering. The author gives you a step by step guide
on exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO. He talks to you
in non technical language and gives fantastic photos to explain
the techniques involved. I couldn't put it down from once I
started reading it. This book says it all - Turn off your
automatic setting and start getting creative with aperture and
shutter speed. A really fantastic book and worth every cent.
and light metering. The author gives you a step by step guide
on exposure, aperture, shutter speed and ISO. He talks to you
in non technical language and gives fantastic photos to explain
the techniques involved. I couldn't put it down from once I
started reading it. This book says it all - Turn off your
automatic setting and start getting creative with aperture and
shutter speed. A really fantastic book and worth every cent.
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Great for budding photographers
As a complete beginner to the world of DSLR photography I was feeling a little lost. I bought this book on its good reviews and it has not disappointed. Read more
Published 3 months ago by AJD
Must have book for amateur photographers
Excellent book for learning all those manual settings on your digital SLR. Easy to understand with some good exercises and many examples.
Published 6 months ago by Tony Dixon
good.
Understanding Exposure includes everything you need to know about shooting amazing and professional photos. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Caffene
Review 151 .... Mmmmm?
In 150 previous reviews, it has all been written. This book is what it says on the cover; all that is required now is practice and imagination and - light!
Recommended
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Published 9 months ago by RR Waller
Excellent!
If there is a book out there that explains in absolute clarity, all the aspects of exposure - then this is it. I have yet to come across an author who outdoes Bryan Peterson.
Published 9 months ago by Shirin
Brilliant book
This book by Bryan is a must for anybody interested in getting into phptography as a hobby or going further afield,
It has all the different settings for your camera either... Read more
It has all the different settings for your camera either... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Silver Breeze
Good value
Author gives you basic instructions how to make a good exposure. For starters its a great book! I got few great tips!
Published 9 months ago by Matt
The best basic photography book
This book covers the basics of photography. So if you have little or no understanding of how shutter speed, aperture and ISO influences your photos - or maybe even what these words... Read more
Published 14 months ago by ASN
Book review
Absolute rubbish. There are much better offerings on the market by John Hedgecoe and Michael Freeman. Read more
Published 16 months ago by William Nesbitt
Really for the photographer who wants to carry loads of gear
Not the best book on understanding exposure, Bryan Peterson relies very heavily on using a tripod and a zoom lens for so many of his shots, surely there is a better system than... Read more
Published 16 months ago by S. G. Key
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