David Busch's Sony Alpha A3000/ILCE-3000 Guide to Digital Photography Paperback – May 22, 2014

As I am just starting out, maybe a lightly better then beginner, photographer so I wanted to take full advantage of my new Sony a3000. This book is great. It has basics I understand and more advanced information I hope to grow into. Because this is my first Sony camera I found the menus completely different then what I was used to. This book did a very good job explaining the camera's settings and also how to find the settings in the menu system. One big advantage was I found was that not all camera settings work in all the modes. In 'Auto' many menu items are grayed out or gone but this book explained all of the modes and which settings worked in each...very helpful. One large chapter was all about lens. After seeing the price of a prime Sony lens I will stick with the one it came with for now...so not a helpful chapter for me at this point. There was quite a bit a just general photography lighting tips. Some were beyond me and of little interest however I may come back to it in the future. Overall I am very happy with the book and expect it well help me take better photos. I seems to have a broad range of information from beginner to pretty advanced.

I received my copy just about an hour ago. Being saturday, I sat down to read it and find out what I was going to find in the first few pages that I didn't already know from the little Sony manual.Was I surprised...I am on page twenty and I already feel that I am more knowledgeable about the operation and a couple settings on my camera. Granted that I am not a semi-pro person, just a hobbyist that enjoy taking pictures. At the same time, this is my first camera that uses interchangeable lenses and can operate at full manual.With this book I already feel that I will get the most out of my a3000 and hopefully I'll take better pictures. Anyone that have bought the Sony a3000 camera should do his/herself a favor and buy David's book.I will update my review as I continue to enjoy and put in practice the ways to use my new camera.

This book is just what I wish ALL camera manuals would be. I'm an old hand at photography - but besides giving me a clear picture of where to find everything on my new camera, and how to use it, the book also served as a clear, concise review of photographic techniques in a way that anyone can understand and absorb.The presentation of the material is well thought out - and very complete!

The guides by Mr. Busch are of excellent quality, very comprehensive. Even theexperienced photographer will welcome this detailed and well written guide to avery complex (in my opinion) camera. Modern cameras like the Alpha A3000have so many modes and features that having a detailed reference book is aGodsend. I recommend this without reservation, even when you have the writtenor on line owners manual.

I'm just a hobbyiest but I thought this was a good book. Much easier to understand and much more complete than factory info.

An excellent book with detailed info for all photography needs; it has help answer questions concerning a3000. I highly recommend the use of this book, 5 star rating.

this book is well worth the money. I have made notes all over it. sticky notes for chapters and fast index finding info. well written even for a beginner to photography.

Fantastic book. As are all the books I have read by David D. Busch. He has a way of writing that inspires as well as teaches. I love his books!!!!

Recommend the buy. Its a great guide/manual for this camera. I keep it with my camera all the time for reference.

molto utile per approcciarsi alla sony alpha 3000 descrive pro e contro . Metto una stella perchè è in inglese.

Very informative