The Basic Book of Photography, Fifth Edition by Tom Grimm

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A guide to photography, providing information about camera operation, exposure, lenses, flash, film, filters, accessory equipment, composition, lighting, and other topics, and including discussion of digital cameras and computer photo electronic imaging.

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ratterrell 3 reviews

this book is a really great intro to the majority of photography. it goes into the theory and technique that will help everyone to be a better photographer. it's largest weakness is that it offers a mere summary of digital photography.

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Apr 29, 2006

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