Ammonite: 49 books

A concise, detailed guide to the Leica M With a price tag that places it in the realm of the aficionado who appreciates fine quality and stylish good looks, the Leica M9 is the world's most compact full-format digital camera system and carries the 100-year heritage of the original Ur-Leica...

A concise, step-by-step guide to operating and shooting a Canon EOS 60D Written by expert photographers, Ammonite Press’s Expanded Guides explain each featured camera in complete detail, providing a comprehensive user’s manual that includes a step-by-step guide to the camera’s basic and...

Going beyond the rule of thirds, this offers invaluable tips and tools to help the photographer take control of the creative process with emphasis on four elements: an impactful subject, dynamic composition, effective use of lighting, and an ability to invoke an emotional response in the viewer What...

Expert advice on how to shoot black and white images on today's sophisticated digital SLR and compact digital cameras and even on mobile phones Aimed at both the novice and more experienced amateur photographer, jargon-free text explains the theory behind digital photography, along with a guide...

The EOS 80D is a mid-range SLR for enthusiast photographers. The camera features a 24.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 processor, with a 7,560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor. There are customizable controls, a viewfinder with a 100% coverage, a top panel LCD and rear LCD with touchscreen functionality,...

The Canon Rebel T6/EOS 1300D is a budget-friendly, entry-level DSLR, an upgrade on the extremely popular Rebel T5/EOS 1200D. Compared to the previous model, the T6/EOS 1300D has a DIGIC 4+ processor that is 60% faster at high ISO levels and 30% faster at focusing and processing. The resolution of...

With marine biologist Dr. Alexander Mustard as your guide you can learn all you need to know to explore the amazing creatures and landscapes that exist underwater. From information about diving equipment and cameras, to crucial advice on understanding and controlling light underwater, this book provides...

Are your bookshelves filled with self-help books, and yet your life feels empty? Do you keep following paths to enlightenment that lead to the same dead ends? Have your mythical, magical hopes and dreams remained in sight but out of reach? You've read the books, attended the seminars, and done the...

A concise, jargon-free guide through the basics of composition In photography, as with other visual arts, composition is the placement or arrangement of elements in an image as distinct from the subject of a work. Although it may sound clichéd, the only rule in photography is that there are...

Jon Sparks offers professional advice, hints, and tips, on how to get the best from this versatile camera. The D3200 offers the highest pixel count from an APS-C sensor, second only to the full frame professional model, the Nikon D800. The 24.2 million pixel count offers greater post-capture cropping...

Aimed at beginners, Foundation Course: Black & White Photography is part of a structured series of tutorials that explain the basic skills and techniques of photography in relation to a specific subject area. Written by experts, each book is divided into six main sections: Basics, Lessons, Revision,...

A comprehensive step-by-step guide that includes practical tips on how to get the best from this versatile camera The Canon EOS 5D Mk III is the latest in a dynasty of full frame DSLRs. The Mk III is a significant advance over its predecessor, the 5D MkII and should tempt many 5D users to upgrade...

Flagged as the world's smallest and lightest DSLR camera (among cameras using the APS-C size equivalent sensors), and an ideal model for those stepping up from a smartphone or compact camera, Canon's Rebel SL1/EOS 100D packs an impressive specification into its petite body. With its 18.0 Megapixel...

The latest model to join Leica's digital elite is the M10—the first of its type to combine the true aesthetics and ergonomics of a traditional analog Leica M model with a high-resolution digital sensor. The M10 is designed to turn the head of even the most die-hard analog-M user. This superbly engineered...