Canon EOS 5D Mark III For Dummies

I'm a huge fan of the Dummies books especially as a supplement to the OEM manual. I wisely chose to buy one for my first DSLR and it was great source to refer to as I grew into my camera and was able to understand its more advanced features. If you want simple explanations, tips and an easy on the eyes layout, this book meets those needs. I bought another book that was highly recommended in addition to this one for the 5Diii and I'd have to say that although this book comes in a close second, it is definitely adequate if you only wanted one 5Diii reference. The 5Diii for Dummies is a great book for newer or less experienced photographers and has plenty of use for the more experienced. If you're less experienced plan on having your camera next to you as you read this book. That's the best way to learn how to navigate the many menu settings and operations of this or any camera. Don't concern yourself with memorizing and understanding everything at first read. The 5Diii is a pro level DSLR and you'll have to re-read and refer back to this book until some of the more intricate features sink in. Some features may be out of your interest or comprehension for now but as you grow you'll find yourself referring back to this book for reference.

Canon DSLRs are amazing cameras, but many people have no real idea how to operate them, or what each of the many menu and shooting styles mean.Whats Program vs Manual? Whats a RAW Image? Whats Depth of Field? You get quick simple to the point answers with the "Dummies" series, and this book is no exception.Good photographers can tweak photos to make them look good in Photoshop. Realy Good photographers can do much of the tweaking in the camera. If your shots are too dark, adjust them in the camera, not in PhotoShop. Leanr how to tweak your camera settings. Do I want Auto Lighting Optimzer? This answers the question.I know many photogs who own $4,000.00 camera who are still shooting in Program and asking me why their photos stink. I ask what the manual says. Without fail, they have not read the manual. If you dont at least know how to under and overexpose to compesate for different light, perhaps you shoudl become a plumber.Great book to learn about the 5D and just about any Canon, as many of the parameters here are on just about every Canon DSLR.

This can be a bit tedious to read, but it is one of the better Dummies books that I have seen. I have only read part of it, and the Mark III has a lot of features, so I hate to give it a rating, but if you have a Mark III and want help, this may not be a bad place to start. I also have Busch's book, which is probably a better choice if you only want one book. I got both, though.You really need to have a top-notch index on any book like this, because only a masochist would read it cover to cover. Furthermore, anyone who buys a Mark III is probably not a beginner, either. Both of these books have a pretty good index.

It's a For Dummies book, which tells you what you are getting into. If you have owned a Canon dSLR before (and I think few people start off with the 5D Mark III), then the first few chapters won't help you all that much. The book does a good job of going over functionality, as well as tips for exposure and composition, but this is not an Advanced book. While the author's tone is funny and clear, there are certain topics that are not covered in enough depth. For example, while the HDR functionality is covered clearly, the other Multiple Exposure settings are basically ignored.Definitely a good book if you just got your 5d III, but if you are a pro (and you probably are) there are probably books that are more detailed.

The book covers lots of functions in everyday language, often suggesting when to use particular settings, especially in one of Canon's automatic modes. While scads of help is provided, including setting up Canon's three Custom Modes, it may not otherwise offer much for photographers who primarily operate on Manual Mode. Still, much can be gleaned from the book's pages, and it offers enough insights that even a experienced Canon 5D Mark III owner will pick up good information. The book is designed for new owners and does a nice job at that.

I bought this book before I bought my Canon 5d Mark III. I really wanted the 5D but was a little bit intimidated by the awesomeness of it. After looking over this book I knew that I could understand and use the 5D. I ordered the 5D and began to start learning about this amazing camera. Mr. Cordell wrote this book in a way that anyone could understand it and use the 5D. The book is written in such a way that you can pick out certain chapters and learn them or you can start at the beginning and learn as you go. I cannot believe how much this book has helped me. Great homework book to go along with the Canon 5D.

As usual, like all of the Dummies books, this places some complicated material within grasp to easily understand. Not too technical, but when need be, a deeper explanation makes me understand. I recommend this book even to people who already understand Canon DSLR cameras, before purchasing the Canon 5D Mark iii. You will know just what you're doing as soon as you get it out of the box. When the Canon supplied instruction manual gets in over your head, just refer to this book to clear everything up.

I am a huge fan of all the Dummies series of books, they break it down simply but give you all the info you need. It got me to do manual shooting with my T3i so when I upgraded to the 5D mark iii this was a must have

Embora já use a câmera há algum tempo, busquei o livro para complementar coisas que o manual do equipamento discorre rapidamente. Tudo é bem didático, de maneira clara e precisa. Entretanto, para uma cópia digital, o livro é caro! Pena!!!

The book was just as described, no complaints .

Having bought the Rolls- Royce camera and set of glass to go with it was exciting , be able to use this magnificent set up is another thing. The book fills in the basics and hints that I should have started with a point and shoot.

It is an excellent guide and very detailed for persons that know little or nothing about digital photography. I strongly recommend it.

Good book