How to Take Great Photos with the Canon D-SLR System [Book Review]

If you’re a devoted fan of one camera make this type of book will not only keep you on the straight and narrow — brand-wise — but expand your knowledge of that marque’s power and operating potential.

Such a book is Rob Sheppard’s on the Canon D-SR system. And, while there is very little info on Canon’s extensive range of accessories, lenses etc there is a whole raft of detail and explanation on how to use the Canon system, much of which you will not find in the original manual that came with your camera.

An early chapter explains the basics: the role of the JPEG and RAW formats, setting the ISO, which metering mode does what and how to best use the AF modes, white balance and so on.

A useful section on the LCD screen will be helpful to those who get caught up in using Live View and face difficulties in accessing the finder menu. More advanced users will appreciate the data on shutter speeds, determining what is a ‘correct exposure’ and deciphering the histogram.

I found the section on shooting action of immense interest, coming away with an increased appreciation of AF’s role in snaring fast, sharp shots at high shutter speeds. There’s even more on how to shoot in available light, artificial light as well as when, what and how to use flash.

Sheppard provides a very useful guide on how to get the best out of your Canon D-SLR.

Perfect for beginners and newbies.

Author: R Sheppard.
Publisher: Lark Books.
Distributor: Capricorn Link. 272 pages.
ISBN 978 1 60059 461 80.
Price: Grab a copy of How to Take Great Photos with the Canon D-SLR System at Amazon – currently it is $14.36 (28% off).