grantjames
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Hi all,
Almost a year ago I bought a Canon EOS 1000D (I think it's called a Rebel XS in America) and so far I have only used the auto mode.
The reason I bought it is because I'd like to learn about photography and learn how to use all the features manually.
I'm thinking it's time for me to get a book and start to learn about things like aperture and f stop (I really have no idea what these things mean...yet)
So, would anyone recommend getting a book like "Canon EOS 1000D for Dummies", or should I go for a more generic book that isn't for a specific camera, but teaches the reader about how to take good photos?
Thanks a lot for your time!
EDIT: I've browsed the forum a bit and have seen the topics about books now and think I'll go with Understanding Exposure - Bryan Peterson.
I understand that only covers the exposure part and not photo composition, but I think for now I might as well learn how to take pictures rather than how to take good ones!
Almost a year ago I bought a Canon EOS 1000D (I think it's called a Rebel XS in America) and so far I have only used the auto mode.
The reason I bought it is because I'd like to learn about photography and learn how to use all the features manually.
I'm thinking it's time for me to get a book and start to learn about things like aperture and f stop (I really have no idea what these things mean...yet)
So, would anyone recommend getting a book like "Canon EOS 1000D for Dummies", or should I go for a more generic book that isn't for a specific camera, but teaches the reader about how to take good photos?
Thanks a lot for your time!
EDIT: I've browsed the forum a bit and have seen the topics about books now and think I'll go with Understanding Exposure - Bryan Peterson.
I understand that only covers the exposure part and not photo composition, but I think for now I might as well learn how to take pictures rather than how to take good ones!

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