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Author: Michael Meadhra
ISBN : 0470038691
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Even with digital cameras and automatic exposure, lighting and exposure remain the most difficult element to master in the quest for quality photography. This book, written by a professional photographer for photographers, provides real-world advice to help you achieve true creative control over lighting and exposure. Discover how to take your digital photos to the next level with the scores of lighting diagrams, techniques, and stunning full-color photographs. Order your copy today!
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- Series: For Only (Book 10)
- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 29, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0470038691
- ISBN-13: 978-0470038697
- Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.3 x 9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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The electronic age of cameras has, in many ways, made it easier on photographers. Back in the days when I first began to take pictures, I had to remember the speed of the film I was using in the camera, and then adjust the aperture and shutter speed to match the light. Eventually I got a separate exposure meter and transferred the data to the camera, then a clip-on meter where I matched a needle to an index to set the exposure, then a view of the needle in the viewfinder window that I had to set. And one day, all of that disappeared. I just had to point my camera at the subject and press the button. That was it. Or almost. With nothing to set, I sometimes got grey snow, or blurred figures. But usually I remember my earlier days, and compensate for the situation or my vision of what I want. I often run into photographers who started photography after the introduction of electronic exposure who are surprised that I know the adjustments I want before I take any picture.
This book is aimed at the photographer who is interested in just one thing: getting a handle on exposure. (I know the title includes lighting, but lighting is just the reverse side of the exposure coin.)
The authors start out discussing the nature of light, and then discuss the three-legged stool of exposure: aperture, shutter speed and media sensitivity. They tell how to use a meter, in camera or separate, and then how to modify what the meter tells you to capture your vision. Next the authors talk about adding light either with lighting equipment or by controlling natural light. Finally they talk about lighting and exposure for specific subjects, like portraits, action, nature, objects and architecture.
This book was an easy read, and the 368 pages flew by. The writing style is good, smooth, and the book is well edited for grammar and spelling. The sections on lighting were well executed, and seemed complete enough. The authors' description of the various types of lights, meters, reflectors, etc was good and included when and how to use them throughout the book. The construction quality of the book is very good. Nice color photographs throughout.
The exposure sections, which make up the bulk of the book, were simply not practical. First, this book wouldn't work for a beginner because the authors failed to start on square one. They assumed prior knowledge of subjects, rules, and referred to them without any additional explanation.
Conversely, if you are well read on the topic of photography, I don't feel like the authors brought anything new to the table. What sets this book apart from the others?
Next, the authors pointed out roughly 10-12 "rules of thumb" throughout the book, like increasing exposure compensation +1 or +2 stops for snow photos.
While the rules of thumb are valuable, it truly becomes "rule by exception", instead of taking one or two applicable rules that always hold true, they give you 12 rules that apply to 12 different situations. Good luck remembering those!
The book has an obvious reoccurring cliche that gets boring after awhile. This central repeated theme is:
1. Shoot RAW.
2. Use exposure bracketing.
3. Default camera metering modes don't always work, spot meter in that case.
4. Use exposure compensation when necessary.
5. Supplement available light, if possible.
Better books are available on the subject.
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