Got my wife this camera for a graduation present

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Great replies. Very informative.

[BEAST]

Understanding Exposure 3rd edition by Bryan Peterson. About 17 bucks.

And yes, LR is software. It is a simpler and less intimidating version of Photoshop but it is very powerful. I have both LR and PS and I use LR 99.9% of the time.

Scott Kelby's book will teach your wife how to use LR step by step. It is an excellent book.

When she shots in RAW and learns how to use the histogram function on her camera to "expose to the right," she will discover that she can use LR to minimize noise, dial in the colors and brightness, and really make her photos pop.

Yup!
Here is an example what Lightroom can do to your photos.
These were shot raw and tweaked in Lightroom.

[Scrumhalf]

Understanding Exposure 3rd edition by Bryan Peterson. About 17 bucks.

And yes, LR is software. It is a simpler and less intimidating version of Photoshop but it is very powerful. I have both LR and PS and I use LR 99.9% of the time.

Scott Kelby's book will teach your wife how to use LR step by step. It is an excellent book.

When she shots in RAW and learns how to use the histogram function on her camera to "expose to the right," she will discover that she can use LR to minimize noise, dial in the colors and brightness, and really make her photos pop.

[TKD]

I looked on amazon and there are a bunch of titles called understanding exposure. Does it matter which one?

And I now realized that Lightroom is software so I assume the book I posted a picture of is one that tells you how to use the software?

[Bouncer]

Keep in mind the amazon sale on the 15th. Might be able to get some stuff for the camera for cheap.

[Scrumhalf]

That's the one. 38 bucks at Amazon. Look for Lightroom 6 to come on sale. Also readily found on the usual torrent sites if your conscience permits. :)

[TKD]

Get her three things


1. A book called Understanding Exposure.

2. A copy of Light room.

3. A book on how to use Lightroom.

Then, its practice.

Oh yeah, get her a good flash. A 430 EXii costs less than 200 used, probably 250 new. It's an absolute must for indoor photography.

Are those 3 different books? I saw this book called light room at Barnes and Noble for $50. Is that the right book?

[TKD]

Thanks guys. This is exactly the kind of feedback I know she will appreciate.

[Scrumhalf]

Shoot in RAW and tweak white balance in Lightroom. Best thing she can do is to ditch JPG.

[BEAST]

Awesome shots. Tell her to watch the white balance. Boys are looking a little green. :grin:

[Scrumhalf]

Sweet, nice shots!

Looks like she's off to a great start!

[TKD]

Here are a few of the first pics from today

[TKD]

Ha, Yes it was a picture of the box I took with my phone. It's a plain box they put a label on at costco. All the nice looking boxes are out on display but they are empty.

[MattG]

Was that a picture of the box the camera came in? Looks like a magazine ad for it circa 1982.lol

[BEAST]

Yup what scrum said. :grin:

That's a good camera and it'll take great pictures. If she is passionate about photography she'll outgrow her lenses before she outgrows the camera. :)