Best photography book: I have a Sony DSC hx 300 and want an easy book to learn about using more than automatic mode. It should have illustrations....and explanations not written by an...

GinnyLee

I have a Sony DSC hx 300 and want an easy book to learn about using more than automatic mode.
It should have illustrations....and explanations not written by an expert...which often leaves out step assuming you understand.
I like to photograph birds, flowers...using macro...and zooming in. Often times they are blurry.

snfapm1983

I find Tony Northrups videos and books very helpful.

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

snfapm1983 wrote:

I find Tony Northrups videos and books very helpful.

I'll second that recommendation.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Stop by your local public library. My neighborhood library has an entire section on photography, which includes dozens of how-to books.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

"Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson.

Japakomom Loc: Originally from the Last Frontier

An older book that teaches from the basic starting point is "Mastering Digital SLR Photography" by David Busch. It is from 2008 (2nd ed.) but the concepts are all still the same. It can be found on Amazon, here is a link for the most current 4th edition.

http://www.amazon.com/Buschs-Mastering-Digital-Photography-Fourth/dp/1305278402/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1487953678&sr=1-1&keywords=mastering+digital+slr+photography

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Bryan Peterson, "Learning To See Creatively" and "Understanding Photography Field Guide - Great Photographs With Any Camera". His "Understanding Exposure" book previously mentioned by UHH member, Linda From Maine" is also excellent.

BJW

In addition to the solid suggestions above, don't overlook Youtube. Tons of stuff there with free subscriptions to many solid resources. For a subscription fee, Lynda.com is very good. I especially enjoy Ben Long. Good luck and enjoy.

aellman Loc: Boston MA

GinnyLee wrote:

I have a Sony DSC hx 300 and want an easy book to learn about using more than automatic mode.
It should have illustrations....and explanations not written by an expert...which often leaves out step assuming you understand.
I like to photograph birds, flowers...using macro...and zooming in. Often times they are blurry.

Google what you want, and you will find uncountable free online resources. In some cases, these can be more helpful than a book. >Alan

P.Beau Loc: EG.RI

I have not researched your ?, but I would bet if you go to YouTube for your camera there are useful bits of videos there. Peterson guides as mentioned are excellent as well, used them for my classes years ago.

caddylvr

As starter, get a Dummies book. Simple to read, lots of illustrations, tips, etc..

leighsimpson

lynda.com

BJW

Try Jared Polin on Youtube. He has a video called "How to get off Auto" . He has other videos too such as "Understanding Manual Photography"
Don't let his haiR style scare u away. He's very good for the beginner.

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

Linda From Maine wrote:

"Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

GinnyLee wrote:

I have a Sony DSC hx 300 and want an easy book to learn about using more than automatic mode.
It should have illustrations....and explanations not written by an expert...which often leaves out step assuming you understand.
I like to photograph birds, flowers...using macro...and zooming in. Often times they are blurry.

Sorry, but it looks like you won't be able to spend money on a book. If Amazon doesn't have one, I doubt anyone does.

On the other hand, there is a lot of free instruction available.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sony+dsc+hx300