Canon EOS 40D Digital Field Guide | 
 enlarge | Author: Charlotte K. Lowrie
Brand: Wiley Publishers
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 301
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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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Product Description
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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 Learn about the 40D and support Christianity... August 6, 2008
TnaTheLLama (Southern California)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased Charlotte K.L.'s Canon Digital Rebel XTi field guide book and learned a lot about the XTi, which was why I went for her 40D book.
I must say I felt extremely uncomfortable with the Christian references - while some may consider the religious captions irrelevant, it still bothered me. I am not a religious person (nor am I an atheist). I found the religious references pointless and irritating.
Page 210 of her "40D Field Guide Book" (caption to the photo):
"The images in figures 9.10, 9.11 and 9.12 were shot for a cover and liner for a Christian music CD featuring Jessie Butterworth and the Overlake Christian Church worship team. The goal was to capture the spirit and energy of the concert for the cover and illustrate the concert experience with images for the liner. This is an establishing shot of the overall concert stage with vocalists and musicians. Exposure: ISO 400, f/2.8, 1/20 sec., using an EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens."
While I understand Christianity is a major part of our world's religion, to me, 3 mere religious related captions in a 300 something page technical book, is aggressive.
 I read three books on the 40D July 24, 2008
Bob L. Miller (CA)
4 out of 6 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.
 helpful book to understand the EOS 40D July 11, 2008
Douglas Mclaughlin (Greensboro, NC USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wanted a book to learn how to use things like the C1-C3 modes, and how/why to change picture style settings. The book does a reasonable job with the C1-C3 modes. I would have liked more detail on the custom picture styles. I like the comparison pictures (this picture taken with this setting, same picture taken with that setting). I just there was a lot more of this in the book. This book was helpful but there is room for improvement. Relative to one reviewers complaint this is mostly a christian book: does a few pictures (less than 10%) in a religious setting make the book a religious book? (If you are looking for a book for taking pictures in a religious setting then you will be totally - this is not the book).
 Very disappointing July 10, 2008
fishframes
4 out of 9 found this review helpful
I opened this book yesterday and immediately returned it. Perhaps the worst layout I've seen for an instructional guide to a digital camera. Confusing and unorganized to say the least.
Besides, if I wanted to partake in a class in Christianity, I would attend a church. Why is it that authors such as herself and Scott Kelby are so intent on informing us of thier faith and beliefs?
Great reference July 5, 2008
Kiley
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.
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