Ken Rockwell guide

[benlonghair]

His website is really useful to determine what nikon AF lenses work on what bodies. Beyond that, figure the settings yourself, and check dpreview and photozone.de for lens recommendations.

Ken Rockwell is the Chuck Norris of camera reviews.

 

[adversus]

Ken Rockwell is the Chuck Norris of camera reviews.

Hey now, no need to insult Chuck Norris

 

[white]

I find the people who constantly insult Ken Rockwell more intolerable than the man himself. I read his site because he is opinionated. His articles on how to take better pictures are entertaining. His photos aren't so bad, either.

 

[guitstik]

Ken who?

 

[Overread]

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.

I can understand people wanting this. When I started (with no teacher and no photography experience) there were these three magic settings. I little idea what each did and even less idea how to combine them effectivly. I persaonly found the book
"The Digital Photography Book 1" by Scot Kelby to be a good starting point. It really is not hard to read and is basically just giving you suggested typical starting points for different subjects and situations. It gives you that base to work from.

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.

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson - this is the why book and what I progressed to after the previous book. Its more in depth, but still easy for a beginner to use - heck you can even skip the first book and head straight to this one if you so desire (many do).

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.

I agree here - fully - infact your camera manual should live in your camera bag/with your camera. The manuals (at least canon ones) are quite detailed, simple to follow and contain a wealth of info on how to control your camera. Playing around is good as is having the manual on hand to use features when you are out in the field (coming back home to find the darn manual to find out how to set the darn setting for that shot you just missed is less fun)

 

[foxdemon]

I find Rockwell's articles about taking better photos to be quite useful. These are his important articles. The reviews of gear are ok, but are not so important and I don't buy that much new stuff anyway.