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| David Busch's Nikon D300 Guide to Digital SLR Photography | 
 enlarge | Author: David D. Busch
Publisher: Course Technology PTR
Category: Book
List Price: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  73 reviews
Sales Rank: 3185
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 432
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.2
ISBN: 1598635344
Dewey Decimal Number: 775
EAN: 9781598635348
ASIN: 1598635344
Publication Date: April 15, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 Contrary to some reviews, this is a good work! May 30, 2008
36 out of 38 found this review helpful
This is indeed the best book I have found on the D300. Although I am an amateur, I have owned a D100, a D200 and now the D300. I use a D40X as a backup. I use Photoshop to review and enhance images. So I'm not new to digital photography.
In general, all DSLR cameras have the same functions. Manufacturers develop similar operating system software, they integrate similar controls, the displays all appear with similar information. From 15 feet, one can't tell one camera from another, and I'll bet few of us could discern the difference between a Canon- and a Nikon-created digital photo, given similar quality lenses.
With this said, without experience with the device, the many functions of a DSLR camera are not easy to use effectively. If you pick up the Nikon D300 manual, it describes the functions of the D300 camera very well, but not WHY one ought to use each of them. David Busch's book does it, and does it very well. Yep, there are a few reiterations from previous publications, but that's because many functions are the same as on previous cameras!
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it".
I picked up four different "how to use the D300" manuals, five, counting this one; the graphics in this book are clearer, the images are higher quality, the language is well stated and technical points are made so even I can understand them. Plus the quality of this book rates a 10. If you buy this book, you don't need any others.
Better than 90% of guides May 28, 2008
34 out of 36 found this review helpful
This guide has real depth. I know how to use my D300 but I always want to know more and on page after page David Busch provides more. You can skim and learn, you learn even more when you read in depth.
The way it should be. A must have for a D300 owner, newbe or advanced
Takes Over Where The Manual Leaves Off June 3, 2008
34 out of 37 found this review helpful
The owner's manual that Nikon provide with the D300 is fine, up to a point. However, unless you're already an advanced photographer you'll find yourself asking the question, "Sure I now know how to change that setting, but why would I want to?"
This is where David Busch's book comes in. It is a comprehensive guide to the D300 and explains clearly in large colour pictures and text how to get better photos from what is already a fantastic camera.
I found it to be a superb book, well laid out and, at the price, excellent value for money.
I highly recommend it and suggest that, along with your tripod, alternative lenses and flashgun, it forms an essential component of every D300 photographer's kit.
Bottom Line (great book) June 2, 2008
33 out of 36 found this review helpful
I have read the book and found it very informative.I feel it is packed with pertinant information and usable graphics.Well worth it in my opinion I refer back to it often.
Best D300 guide yet June 4, 2008
33 out of 35 found this review helpful
David Busch does this great camera justice with a great guide. A fine read as well, never boring or "too technical". If you own a D300, you should have this book.
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