David Busch's Compact Field Guide for the Nikon D7000

by David D. Busch

Are you tired of squinting at the tiny color-coded tables and difficult-to-read text you find on the typical laminated reference card that you keep with you when you're in the field or on location? Well throw away your cheat sheets and command cards! DAVID BUSCH'S COMPACT FIELD GUIDE FOR THE NIKON D7000 is your solution. This new, full-color, spiral-bound, reference guide condenses all the must-have information you need while shooting into a portable book you'll want to permanently tuck into your camera bag. You'll find every settings option for your Nikon D7000 listed, along with advice on why you should use--or not use--each adjustment. Useful tables provide recommended settings for a wide variety of shooting situations, including landscapes, portraits, sports, close-ups, and travel. With this guide on hand you have all the information you need at your fingertips so you can confidently use your camera on-the-go.

Genres: Photography

192 pages, Spiral-bound

First published June 1, 2011

Reviews

[Scott Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent compact guide to have and use. I have owned a few different Busch offerings and find that in the Compact Field Guide he is able to condense the myriad options that are available on today's DSLR cameras down the practical and fundamental. And although this is not a full explanation of everything one needs to know for complete mastery of the D7000, which is available in his full Guide book, it is quite impressive in it's detail, nonetheless.

An example is the two chapters he devotes to covering each menu option available which, in itself, provides the really basic overview one needs to know to start getting the most out of this wonderful Nikon camera. I opted for the Kindle version for this one, as well as for my D5100, as I pretty much take my Kindle everywhere and having the information available when I need it was paramount.

Yes, there is the spiral bound version available that is slightly less expensive but I went this route knowing I will never have to worry about torn or ripped pages (which did happen to me one time when out in a monstrously windy day). Busch's explanations of settings and controls is both simple and fairly complete, which is not an easy task to master. He provides opinions on when to use, or not use, various functions all in the attempt to make anyone a better photographer. A recommended purchase for anyone wanting a guide that is easy to take with them in the field.

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never have this too far away! Quick, clear, concise.