Ken Rockwell guide

Kofman13 · Jun 11, 2010

I read his guide for the d90 half way and I love it. I want a mobile version on my iPhone so I am about to buy it in the AppStore. Before I do does anyone recommend a better guide for the iPhone?

adversus · Jun 11, 2010

Opening up a can of worms....

;P

(I use Ken's iPhone app for the D5000, I personally find it useful as a menu reference etc.. That's about all I'll go into about Ken R.)

Kofman13 · Jun 11, 2010

Is he a controversial guy?

adversus · Jun 11, 2010

He does have some good info, but he's more of a salesman that a professional in my opinion. I understand pushing a product you believe in, but most of his website comes off him trying to make a buck from the internet, not from photography.

And his writing just oozes elitist douchebag. That's just my opinion though

BrianLy · Jun 11, 2010

Damn I really wish I had read his guide before buying my D3000

mrpink · Jun 11, 2010

Ken knows everything about photography.... just ask him.

I do not understand why you would need a mobile version of this "guide". All it does is tell you what settings he uses. You can set your camera up just like him in the comfort of your own home. The better solution would be to find out WHY he chooses the settings he does, and WHAT the other options do for your photography. With this information, you will not need a mobile guide, you will be able to use your own brain and adapt to any situation that may come while out shooting.

A comprehensive reading of the user manual and a few solid hours of hands on trial and error will serve you much better in the long run.

p!nK

jdh313 · Jun 11, 2010

buy a pdf reader for iPhone about $.99
download to pdf

Fedaykin · Jun 11, 2010

DO NOT got o Ken Rockwell for anything. He is definitely not a reliable or trustworthy source for anything photographic.

Kofman13 · Jun 11, 2010

im noticing as im reading his pdf....

adversus · Jun 11, 2010

See what I said would happen

Fedaykin · Jun 11, 2010

Kofman13 said:
im noticing as im reading his pdf....

There you go. Trust us, don't waste your time. Pretty much 95% of photographer hate him, for a reason.

AlexL · Jun 11, 2010

Just try to ignore his take on the stock market......

Derrel · Jun 12, 2010

adversus said:
And his writing just oozes elitist douchebag. That's just my opinion though

Eloquently stated point of view!

ZWolfe21 · Jun 12, 2010

Some of his information is viable, but you have to be able to sift through the BS, reading his work is kinda like watching the news, you know theres truth in there somewhere... but you gotta find it.

He's old school, elitist, and closed minded. Which on some issues, I don't think he's wrong. Point is you can't take his word as law, read others and learn more, make up your own mind. I do agree with some of his conclusions though, as well as see a lot of sales pitches.