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5.0 out of 5 stars The Learn-fast book for any photographer!, 18 Mar 1998

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I had read other books on photography and was beginning to understand most of the technical aspects of it, but after reading the first few pages of Understanding Exposure, I had more "ah-ha!" moments than I had gained from any other book. The author does an excellent job of explaining the hows and whys behind all the technical work in photography. I would consider myself an accomplished student of photography even if this were the only book in my library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Covers the Basics in Technique., 10 Feb 2001

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Excellent book for those moving on from simply point and shoot, fully automatic mode, and beginning to experiment with f-stop and shutter speed selection.

The book covers the basics in technique, presenting the material in an easy to read and easy to understand manner. For example the author explains f-stop and shutter speed, and their relationship, in terms of more everyday terms and equivalents. True, it is frustrating that the book does not provide the camera settings selection with the images (mind you not too many books do). However, this is one of the best books of its type around and if I were to have written one of them then this is the one I would have hoped to write.

Once you have read this book, and had a go and switched the automatic mode off for a while (you really must), then read this authors other book on composition: "Learning to See Creatively".

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5.0 out of 5 stars For the beginner. A great starting point!, 16 Dec 2002

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As an amateur photographer I had to start somewhere. I had taken a few classes, but they were focused more on the darkroom. So I craved the more technical aspects of creating a great photo. I went straight to Ansel Adams' work and was quickly overwhelmed. After finding Understanding Exposure by chance, it did worlds of difference in my understanding of the relationship between light the camera, and film. I couldn't recommend this more for the beginner. Once finished with this book I had no trouble understanding the vastly more technical works of Ansel Adams. Understanding Exposure is a great stepping stone to more complicated photo theory.

For anyone else who considers themselves an intermediate photographer, go to the "godfather" of modern photography, Ansel Adams. There is truly little that compares with his literature and depth of knowledge. Get "The Camera", "The Negative", and "The Print". Unbelievably informative. Good luck.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money
This book is weak. Content is thin, repetitious and the presentation bland. Pictures are on the whole cheesy. Save yourselves, and your money. Read more

Published on 27 Feb 2004 by G. Christie

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it a second time......
I read this book through quite quickly the first time and made notes about various exposure settings etc. Read more

Published on 26 Jan 2004 by David Shakespeare

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing book
I found this book very disappointing, and I am sorry that enthusiatic reviews here persuaded me to buy it. Read more

Published on 7 Jan 2004 by Stephen McBride

5.0 out of 5 stars Well At Last...
Well after attending a year long evening class in photography I have learned more about getting the right exposure with this book than I have done so far at college.... Read more

Published on 31 Dec 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars A Life Saver!
After studying photography one evening a week for a year and reading every book posible - I was still unsure about correct aperture and shutter speed control. Read more

Published on 4 Nov 2003 by Maggi Marmion

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a Great Book
I read this book, highlighted a lot of things in it...applied what I read and let me tell you, it works.... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars If it's not 5 stars, don't read.....
I really liked this book and here's why...I respect other poster's comments (1 star) but, I wanted to say why the book is good.... Read more

Published on 24 Mar 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time! Little if any exposure info here!
Peterson offers only 2 pages of superficial info on exposure technique. He does not even go into hand held metering!!!!! Read more

Published on 7 Mar 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars What a disappointment!
After reading all the 5 star reviews of this book, I ordered the book. I was dismayed at the waste of pages containing the authors personal photos with little or no exposure... Read more

Published on 5 Mar 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars All light weight exposure fluff and extraneous topics
This is the book you always dread buying unseen on the web: Good title- terrible execution. Very little if anything at all on exposure. Read more

Published on 5 Mar 1999

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