David Busch's Canon EOS 70D Guide to Digital SLR Photography

I bought 3 books of Amazon as I just bought a new Canon 70d.You really need to read a book and so much to learn..I can't comment on the reading of the book as it will take a while to read.This book has less pictures than the other 2 books I bought..It is so thick..so many pages and really heavy.This book seems a bit more in depth and the usual style of the Writer...I would say this book would suit someone that likes to read in depth.The other 2 books seem easier to flow with, if your a novice. as thier is more pictures and itseems to be explained. This book is probably better for people that want to know everything,as the explanations seem deeper... so that is why it is a lot thicker...I paid £14.00 delivered....which is good value...I wouldn't get a kindle version... really no point.....lovely book to own...

The best and most comprehensive instruction manual of the 70D. A must have reference manual to have on your shelf for the Canon 70D if you want to use your camera to the fullest extent.

This is an in depth review of the Canon EOS 70D. This book explains clearly all the functions and settings of this superb camera and the results that can be obtained by realising it's full potential. Clear images of the 70D's setting screen allow step by step settings to be made and it can be used as a reference manual as well as a front to back read.

I liked the book for sure. Its really an excellent book to know some finer aspects of the camera.

a well presented ,clear and well illustrated book covering virtually everything about the canon 70d camera. With over 400 pages it is too big to carry around. i have ordered David Buschs compact field guide as i am so impressed with this book

great book 5/5 David Busch's Canon EOS 70D Guide to Digital SLR Photography (David Busch's Digital Photography Guides)

Showed things other guides left out eg short cuts, really helpful.

I saw an earlier version of his work on another canon camera and recognised immediately that it was readable .I am very pleased with it .

Very detailed but as previously posted the author overdoes the praise of the camera itself. It almost appears that ha has a benefit by doing so. After a while it feels a bit annoying. The information in the book is really good though and extensive.

Another MUST have companion book for any 70D owner - As always, the Canon Factory manuals are about as helpful and user friendly as deciphering hieroglyphics on a cave wall via candlelight - Sorry Canon, but the included factory manual is a bit much and too difficult to quickly navigate to specific reference material - I've always joked that Canon needs to include a 'user guide & manual' on the actual camera manual because it's always so dryly written and complicated for the amateur and a yawn for the semi pro/pro - That's where David Busch steps in and saves the day -Whether you're an experienced pro with a vast working knowledge of photography that understands the Zone system, focal lengths, shutter speed and aperture and the relation between the two, ISO, and the Kelvin scale OR just a regular person looking for a user friendly guide to explain their new camera in a language that everyone can comprehend, this is the go to book and guide -Don't even bother with the official Canon manual - Set it in the bookcase and forget about it (I stopped telling people to set fire and/or shred the official Canon factory manual because when you upgrade cameras and decide to sell the old one on Ebay, it's best to have the manual) - At any rate, David Busch's guide on the 70D is another winner - It's loaded with detailed info on everything the camera does, complete with charts, reference material and examples - He not only shows the 'how' but also includes the 'why' part - Followed up by examples in a detailed, well written and clear (but not long) language that won't confuse the beginner/casual photographer or bore the experienced guys out there - Each chapter covers a specific topic, camera function or setting - No vague nondescript ramblings that jump all over the book -There are billion how to guides on each camera out there - I've prob tried every other well known author but after my first Rebel XTI I've stuck with this guy - From the XTI to the T1i, T21, 60D, 7D and now 70D - My collection is the go to for reference and the first thing I read when I purchase or use a camera and need quick rundown - My collection of David's books are falling apart from the wear and tear I have put on them over the years - You could just shoot in Auto Mode and let the camera do all of the thinking for you (which is fine if that's all you need) - However, after you learn what the camera is capable of and how easy it is to achieve impressive results with just a few adjustments and practice, you'll never want to shoot in Auto Mode again - You will learn not only how to set up your camera, better yet, you will learn photography and all of the crazy photo jargon you hear the experienced guys use will start making sense to you - You will soon not only understand the language but speak it as well -Buy the guide, take the official Canon guide (don't set fire to it) and file it away - Read this book/how to guide instead - Had I not bought his guide back when I first got interested in photography I probably would of returned the camera and crossed photography off my list of potential hobbies - Now it's at the top of my list and I credit the author for his help via these well written user guides.

Good technical book about parts and operation with discussion and tips. No artistic coaching. There are lots of others on the art of photography.Essential for anyone new to more complex digital cameras.

I had an older Canon Rebel camera that I bought David Busch's manual for several years ago. I was sold on his style of presentation and the practical information that he provided for that camera. So when I got my new 70D, I couldn't wait for this book to be published. It was a no-brainer to choose it above the other offerings out there for the camera. Not only is the information extremely usable for anyone from a beginner to a more advanced photographer, the pictures he includes are beautiful and colorful. And that includes photos of the camera and its features as well as ones of what the camera can capture. There are pictures both of great photos and of photos that turn out wrong, with an explanation of why they do. The book is composed of heavy stock, slick paper pages that almost make it a 'coffee table' book. Kudos to Mr. Busch and the quality he puts into his work!

great book