Understanding Exposure by Bryan F. Peterson (2004, Paperback, Revised)

I bought this book for a photography class I'm taking. This book is great. Being a newbie in the world of photography - I learned so much through this book. It breaks everything down perfectly. He gives you an example of a photo and tells you where to set your aperture and shutter speed. Great book and I highly recommend it!

This book is very well written especially for a novice or newcomer to the digital camera. I could understand everything the author was trying to relate to me. Not being too savvy in technology and other parts of photography I found the book well worth the money and time to read it. I can't say there was anything I disliked about the book. I decided to buy the book because I had viewed other books by other authors and had problems understanding what they were telling me. I would highly recommend this book for anyone.

Beautiful pictures and various examples makes this book a joy to read! Very well explained and lots of good tips and tricks. I know that lots of this info can be found through google, but it's all in bits and pieces (both good and bad bits and pieces). I'd recommend the investment in this book if you really are interested in getting more competent in photography... and hey if you've already shelled out all that money for a good camera (hopefully digital SLR), not learning how to use it to its max capability would be the TRUE financial waste!

Really explains exposure in a way to thats easy for anyone to understand. Very good value as well. I would be happy to pay full price for it, but it's an even better deal on half.com.

After looking for advice on different photography forums for books to help a person start out in photography I purchased this book along with John Hedgecoe's Complete Guide to Photography , and between the two of them, I liked this book better as far as helping me to understand how to take better pictures, but the Hedgecoe book is going to help me put the information I learned in thsi book to the test.

As a first time SLR owner, and a rank amateur who has just started to grasp that there is more than just point and shoots, I would make the investment and buy both books.

Peterson really broke down and gave great examples on how just changing a setting by 2 stops, it could completely change the mood and impression of a photo, and he did it all in easy to understand language. After going to the library and looking at some other photography books, I'm glad this is the one I purchased and read first, I feel very well equipped with knowledge to start taking advantage of my camera, now it's just a matter of putting the knowledge to the test and using the information that I've learned to advantage.

I need to learn how to take better photos and this book seemed like a good one. So far I like it - I just need more hours in the day for my hobbies!
Thanks to sender.

A real Photographer told me I needed to get this book. I hated to spend more bucks. Lucky for me I sprang for it. All teachers/authors should write like this guy. Thinks of everything & has needed exposure descriptions next to his beautiful photos. Even the guy at the local photography shop never thought of analogies like this book.

Don't waste your money.

Peterson spends the first 3/4 of the book finding various ways to tell you that exposure consists of shutter speed, ISO, and aperture setting. That's literally it.

Then he talks a bit about his wonderful professional career (not at all on topic) and there's some nonsense at the end that I just skimmed through. None of it addressed the fine points of exposure. Nothing on compensation, filter techniques, etc. NOTHING.

If you enjoy countless redundant analogies, all saying the same thing, buy this book! If you want to learn about the subtleties of exposure, lighting, composition, etc, get "Light Science and Magic."

I was given the name of this book as a referral. I'm an avid photography lover. I love to shoot pictures of my children and family and friends. I wanted to learn more and I was having troubles with lighting on my pictures...being frustrated about my pictures being too dark and having to adjust them all the time. So she gave me the name of this book. It was an awesome suggestion and I know it will be helpful. I haven't had much time to read it throughly or apply it to my work but I have skimmed through and it seems to be a must have for all fellow photography lovers...old and new. Thanks!

This is a great book about how to use exposure, it is a well put together book easy to read great pictures. The author did a very nice job. Nothing I dislike about it. I bought this book to better understand how to use my camera. I would highly recommend this book for people wanting to understand how to use exposure and getting better photo's

Good examples, and simple language help explain the ins/outs of photography basics. Ebay wants 100 characters for a review, I think that is stupid....................................................................

I bought this book because a friend suggested it. I am so glad that I did. It defines terms like Aperture, shutter speed & ISO in a clear, easy to understand way. It has in-hand excersizes to do in the book to help you understand as you go. I would definately suggest this book, there are many topics in the book & can only help any beginner to intermediate photographer.

Very good beginners book. It will definitely give you the tools you need to begin building your foundational knowledge of photography. Though there are some things to be desired; like a discussion on composing a great photo and using the camera's light meter. he does do a wonderful job of explaining the examples he included and really simplifies complex technical jargon and concepts pertaining to photography. Overall great book...get it because you won't regret it.

A good book on exposure, except if you bought it under the guise that it would provide insight into the world of digital cameras. Like how exposure setting in the digital world differs in result as compared to the film world. (i.e. Saturation) The book treats both worlds of exposure the same. So, if you are confident in your knowledge of exposure, and you seek to refine your knowledge with respect to digital photography, go elsewhere, or perhaps it is the same...

This book was highly recommended by the presenter in a photo club I belong to. I am so glad I purchased it. It helps UNDERSTAND what the neck is really happening with aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and how they relate to one another. It sets up little "experiments" to help you learn, including depth of field experiments.
I highly recommend it.
Kathy

Not completely finished yet. But I love the book so far. Very worth the purchase and is great for learning.

This book has been purchased for a Christmas present for someone who would like to own it. After checking it out numerous times from the local library, it is on their Christmas wish list.

VERY INFORMATIVE, EASY TO UNDERSTAND, EXCEPTIONALLY WELL WRITTEN. REALLY HELPFUL IN UNDERSTANDING TERMS AND CONCEPTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY. CANT PUT IT DOWN!

This is a great book! It is very informative. It is written well and easy to comprehend.I highly recommend it.

"Understanding Exposure" is the best how-to book I've read on photography. (I shoot digital, but the book can accommodate film and digital photogs.) If you've wondered why your light meter sometimes gives you a good image and sometimes not (e.g. gray snow), this book explains why. Peterson covers the basics of exposure, what apertures (f-stops) to choose and why, and how to deal with unusual lighting situations (sunrises, back-lighting, etc.). Plus the book is filled with great photos.

Well explained views on exposure in photography. To be used along with my Digital Photography for Dummies. The bible for beginners

Mr Peterson makes UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE both amusing to read and easy to understand. If you're just starting out in photography, or are an amateur photographer with a couple of years under your belt and wish to understand some tips and tricks, this is the book for you.
Amazing.

I have looked everywhere to find a book that would help me understand about photography and the functions of the camera and I have found the right book very easy to understand and right to the point. You couldn't even learn this in a photography class.