Canon EOS 40D Digital Field Guide | 
 enlarge | Author: Charlotte K. Lowrie
Brand: Wiley Publishers
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Pages: 320
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.5
MPN: W0470260449
ISBN: 0470260440
Dewey Decimal Number: 771.33
EAN: 9780470260449
ASIN: 0470260440
Publication Date: April 7, 2008
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In the Canon EOS 40D, speed and reliability meet superior image quality and affordability. And the more you know about your camera, the better your images will be. So don't wait another minute. Learn how to work with color spaces and white balance, use Live View, set up the 40D for your shooting style, set and evaluate exposure, and more. Get helpful tips and advice that you can use every time in this handy guide that goes wherever you take pictures.
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 Absolutely Charlotte September 17, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased Charlotte Lowrie's book on the XTi and found it invaluable, so it only made sense to purchase the 40D book when I upgraded cameras. I find myself referring to the 40D book regularly and always finding it easy to understand and helpful. A must for those wanting to learn how to create those custom settings on the Canon 40D.
Would I recommend Charlotte's books to my friends? I have and to anyone that will listen. I have also taken online photo classes with Charloitte Lowrie .... highly recommend Charlotte's work.
I read three books on the 40D July 24, 2008
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Long story short: 1st choice Charlotte K Lowrie, 2nd choice David D Busch
and 3rd Rob Sheppard.
Now for long story. Having read Lowrie's books before I knew I could glean some good information from this book. This book is in color, a must. Lowrie's tables are easy to read and understand, the index has everything you can imagine in it.
I find myself going back to this book all the time. Example; 4th of July, index, fireworks photography, page 228-229, shutter speed 1-2 seconds, and I'm off to the party. I ordered Lowrie's book on the 5D just to read it, even though I'll probably won't buy the 5D camera. I have found mistakes in all of the books. Page 30, image 1.14, after reading the caption, I thought I bought the wrong lens and went to Canon's web site to see if there was 24-70 "IS", no, but I wish or on page 33, 25-105 f/2.8L IS USM. Wouldn't that be a great lens if it were real. There was one more about that 24-70 "IS" page 34. Any one of these authors could do a better job of writing an owners manual than Canon. For me Lowrie's book is the best.
Excellent book! July 1, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
In 55 years of photography, this is one of the best books I've read. This book is excellent for both the beginner and intermediate photographer. Everything is explained and illustrated extremely well.
Great reference July 5, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a great reference for those looking for detailed information on some of the features that are not very well documented by Canon.
 Best Book To Learn The Secrets of Canon 40D May 27, 2008
29 out of 30 found this review helpful
The Digital Field Guide by Charlotte Lowrie is the best book to learn how to shoot the Canon 40 D at the highest and most efficient levels. Four months ago I took a big leap and went from a Kodak point and shoot camera to a Canon 40 D with four very good (and expensive) lenses. I was initially very disappointed with my images compared to ones I had shot with my Kodak camera; they weren't very sharp and the colors seemed washed out. So what did I do: I bought three books on the 40D, a DVD guide to the 40D, and took an on-line course with a professional instructor on the 40D. I bought the Digital Field Guide last, half-way through my on-line course, and only then did I really learn the secrets of the 40D.
Here is what the Digital Field Guide revealed to me: 1. The importance of Picture Styles and how/why each owner of a 40 D should explore modifying the default style settings. 2. A detailed review of the 40 D's Custom Functions with suggestions from an experienced 40 D user. 3. How to set up Camera User Settings (C1, C2, and C3 on the Mode dial). 4. Some real practical insights to using the 40 D in the field and some further insights to the 40 D and Canon lenses by listing the lenses and settings for the photos contained in the book.
The key is setting modified Picture Styles and then taking advantage of Camera User Settings. Lowrie says her modified preference is Neutral Picture Style with revised settings. That approach did not work for me, as I do not shoot in RAW, but I now have found revised Portrait, Faithful( Macro shots) and Landscape Styles for my C1-3 settings.
If this book is so good, why do I give it only a four star rating? The format and layout is confusing. In this regard, the Canon EOS 40 D Guide by David Busch is much better. His book is much easier read, but it does not get into customized Picture styles in enough detail and failed to discuss Camera User Settings at all. If you are buying just one book on the 40 D get Lowrie's, but I am glad that I have both. By the way, until I read one of the reviews posted here I did not pick-up on religious references in the book, still do not find anything that bothers me.
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