Nikon D5100 For Dummies

Comments from Pip C; My only problem with this book? I can't put it down. I've been a keen photographer for about 40 years and during that time I've used a variety of semi-auto and manual film SLRs and TLRs. 5 years ago I put my toe into digital water with a very nice bridge camera - very successful results but I never really took it off the AUTO setting and consequently didn't learn much about the "digi aspects" of modern photography.A month ago I treated myself to my first DSLR, a shiny new Nikon D5100, which has left me delighted beyond belief. However, I felt that I needed to learn more about the mysteries of digi in order to get the best from my new Nikon so, after some research and many reviews, I settled (with reservations) on "Nikon D5100 for Dummies." Before reading this book I'd been a little unsure about the "for Dummies" part of the title as I am completely familiar and at ease with photographic terms such as aperture, shutter speed, focal length etc as I've been playing this game for a long time - so I didn't want a book that explains how to use a camera for absolute beginners only.I needn't have worried. I've read numerous photographic books in my time but this one really does the trick. I'd like to personally thank the very talented author for this masterpiece - yes, it explains the basics simply and clearly but it also deals with the clever stuff in a way that makes the scales fall from my eyes. A week ago I didn't know what white balance or RAW was, let alone how to customise a DSLR - but after owning this fabulous book for three days I'm confident that the combination of my D5100 and this addictive piece of writing will make me the photographer I've always wanted to be.If anyone from Nikon is reading this; why can't you write camera manuals as well as you build superb cameras?In short, if you have a lot of experience in manual and semi auto photography and if, like me, you find the technical aspects of digital photography somewhat daunting - OR, if you're a complete beginner who is lucky enough to own a Nikon D5100 as your first camera - THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU. The perfect companion to a superb modern DSLR.Pip C.

Its a must buy book with your Nikon d5100 to take the most out of your camera. The book starts right from the basics. Worth the money spent.

My first SLR camera was purchased to take pics of homes for the ral estate business as my wife and i are bothe agents. There is certainly a large learning curve from the old point and shoot and we found that the Nikon D5100 for Dummies helped us get going faster. There is a lot to learn and we find by reading the chapters as prplems arises aaaais very beneficial.

First of all, ignore the "For Dummies" part of the title, as this book is aimed at users ranging from beginners to those with some experience, and it's certainly not written for dummies. It is one of several excellent books that focus specifically on the Nikon D5100. Each has its strengths, and in this case, the book offers many color photos showing the camera's controls and menu screens along with a wealth of helpful information. It is well organized, the author goes into a lot of detail, and she presents the material in a way that allows the reader to quickly find just what he or she is looking for. Then, if you want to go further, the information is there.For me, this has become my go-to reference manual for the D5100. It has a very good index, so when I want more information on a certain topic, it's easy to find. I usually find additional information that adds to my understanding of the camera, and photography in general.I have not worked through this book in a systematic way, as I have with Rob Sylvan's book  Nikon D5100: From Snapshots to Great Shots , but instead I use it as a supplement. In fact, these two books make a great combination. Sylvan presents his material almost like a course, starting out with basic concepts and building up to more complex ones, while King covers each topic in detail from the beginning. I certainly refer to this one often enough that I would not want to be without it. Nikon D5100: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Das Buch hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Es fängt an mit den Grundlagen und auch sehr wichtig, ein Paar Sachen die man beachten soll um manche Probleme zu verhindern (wie duplizierte Dateiamen zu verhindern, oder der Fokusmechanismus zu beschädigen).Ich war neulich in Urlaub mit meiner Kamera und ich bin sehr zufrienden mit dem Fotos die ich dort gemacht habe. Ohne das Buch wären sie vielleicht nicht so gut geworden.Ich würde es auf jeden Fall empfehlen.