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Title: Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second
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Manufacturer: Amphoto Books
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| Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second by Amphoto Books Focusing specifically upon the challenge of photographing subjects in motion or at low light levels | Professional photographer and instructor Bryan Peterson presents Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second is a handbook for intermediate to advanced photographers, focusing specifically upon the challenge of photographing subjects in motion or at low light levels. Full-color photographic examples illustrate the tips, tricks, and techniques for capturing top-quality images, while the straightforward text imparts a lifetime of expert wisdom in clear and concise terms. "You will always attain the fastest possible shutter speed at any given ISO when you use the largest possible lens opening, and you will be able to attain the slowest possible shutter speed at any given ISO by using the smallest possible lens opening... That well-known cotton candy effect you can get with [waterfall shots] doesn't start until you use apertures of f/16 or f/22." Enthusiastically recommended for expert or professional photographers seeking to refine their camera work.
| | Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second by Amphoto Books Good, but you might need more camera | This book provides a lot of good ideas for shooting more artistic images. Covering a variety of shutter speeds and settings, it does a good job of inspiring you. It also features photos taken using the settings described in the text.
But here's why I gave it only four stars. It's not the author's fault, but you may need more camera to take advantage of some of the suggestions. I use a Sony H5 which falls in between point-and-shoot and full SLR. Even in full manual mode, I'm unable to adjust the aperture past f8. Consequently, longer shutter speeds result in serious overexposure. Again, not the author's fault, just a point to be aware of. | | Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second by Amphoto Books You Have Got to Have it. | | If you are having difficulty understanding shutter speed this is the book for you. As with all of Bryan's books it is easy to read and understand. I would recommend this book for anyone who loves photography it is a great resource. | | Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second by Amphoto Books Easy to understand | | For me Understanding Shutter speed made it easy for me to finally get it. I have been using B.Petterson Exposure too and finally got off "Auto". I highly recommend this book...great examples written clearly and understandable. | | Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second by Amphoto Books Enjoyable Writing Style | | Having read "Understanding Exposure" by the same author, I was quick to purchase this book, "Understanding Shutter Speed". I'm not sure exactly how to classify my skills as a photographer, but I'm not a beginner and I'm not a pro, but I truly enjoyed reading this book. It was informative, entertaining, and the illustrations were excellent. I have already experimented with some of the items he discussed like long exposures and sparklers! I would recommend this book, and others, by Bryan Peterson. | | Understanding Shutter Speed: Creative Action and Low-Light Photography Beyond 1/125 Second by Amphoto Books Product Description | The first book in the Understanding Photography series, Understanding Exposure, was a runaway best-seller, with more than 250,000 copies sold. Now author Bryan Peterson brings his signature style to another important photography topic: shutter speed. With clear, jargon-free explanations of terms and techniques, plus compelling "before-and-after" photos that pair a mediocre image (created using the wrong shutter speed) with a great image (created using the right shutter speed), this is the definitive practical guide to mastering an often-confusing subject. Topics include freezing and implying motion, panning, zooming, exposure, Bogen Super Clamps, and rendering motion effects with Photoshop, all with helpful guidance for both digital and film formats. Great for beginners and serious amateurs, Understanding Shutter Speed is the definitive handy guide to mastering shutter speed for superb results. |
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