Strong enough to withstand the rigors of travel photography yet lightweight with simple controls and intuitive ergonomics, this camera is easy to use. The powerful DIGIC 5+ image processor and the 20-mega pixel full-frame CMOS sensor combine to deliver images packed with detail, clarity, subtle, and natural tonal gradation, and accurate colors. Access to a wide-angle EF lenses will help the user discover new approaches to a full range of photography from landscape to interiors. Low light issues can be put aside as the EOS 6D produces superb results thanks to the ISO sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 25,600 (expandable to ISO 50–ISO 102,400) and the 11-point autofocus system that is responsive down to –EV3 and is sensitive enough to operate under moonlight. The EOS 6D’s HDR shooting mode preserves detail in both highlights and shadows and helps create composite images with its multiple-exposure facility. +5-stop exposure compensation and +3-stop auto exposure bracketing allow flexibility and fine tuning of exposure. The HDR capture is a JPEG only option. The user can take advantage of fast-aperture lenses and full manual control to achieve cinematic effect from the full-HD 1080p resolution video. The bright full-frame viewfinder ensures shooting stills or full-HD video is a pleasure using the 1,040k-dot 3in Clear View II LCD screen. Playback menu has an interesting option that allows the user to create a photobook direct from the camera and ties in to Canon’s recently announced Project 1709 cloud storage plans, and should enable the user to order prints and books to be made via the internet. The EOS 6D has wi-fi connectivity and, coupled with an iOS and Android app, allows Live View of the image on a smartphone’s screen to allow the user to trigger the shutter remotely—ideal for the wildlife and macro photography user.

Canon EOS 6D (Expanded Guides)

Arts & Photography

Taylor, David

Photography & Video

Ammonite Press

The PowerShot G15 features the brightest lens in a PowerShot G-series model to date, with a new f/1.8-2.8, 5x zoom lens, providing the user with an extra-wide aperture throughout the camera’s entire focal range. It's designed for advanced users looking for premium quality and class-leading performance in a compact body, and it features the acclaimed HS System, which offers outstanding low-light performance and exceptionally low noise levels in all conditions. Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer with Intelligent IS ensures the sharpest image quality throughout the camera’s zoom range, while manual control and RAW file support provides the user with maximum control over how images are captured and post-processed.

Canon Powershot G15 (Expanded Guides)

The 24-megapixel Leica M (Typ 240) is the latest digital rangefinder model that replaces the M9. Leica dropped the numbering system that has identified its rangefinders since the M3 was introduced in 1954, yet the simply elegance of its design still takes its cue from earlier models, and is available in black or chrome. Despite this, the M is definitely a camera for the 21st century. The first rangefinder to use a full-frame CMOS image sensor, it enables live view, and offers a choice of magnified view or focus peaking for precise through-the-lens manual focusing. It is also the first M model capable of movie shooting, capturing 1080p footage at 25 or 24 frames per second. The camera has a 920k dot rear LCD with scratch-resistant cover. Compact for a full-frame camera, it measures 3.1 by 5.5 by 1.7 inches, but its brass and magnesium construction gives it a heavy-for-its-size weight of 1.5 pounds. A large optical viewfinder is located in the top right corner of the body and a second, smaller window towards the left; this captures a patch of light and together with the viewfinder, serves as a rangefinder mechanism. Peering through the viewfinder the center is brighter than the surrounding area, because it shows light from both windows. When the lens is out of focus the image in the center will be ghosted; when the lens is focused the patches align to form a single image. Framelines are illuminated using internal LED lights in a choice of red or white. Although the framelines are not visible when the camera is turned off, they are easy to see in dim lighting. The 0.68x magnification finder keeps the same sets of framelines that have been built into the M series since the M9: depending on the lens that's mounted, 28mm and 90mm, 35mm and 135mm, or 50mm and 75mm.

Leica M TYP 240 (Expanded Guides)

Humorous and inspirational quotes from America's 43 Presidents "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'" —Ronald Reagan "Fighting battles is like courting girls: those who make the most pretensions and are boldest usually win." —Rutherford B. Hayes "The pay is good and I can walk to work." —John F. Kennedy The President of the United States of America is the most powerful person in the world, the leader of the world's foremost economic and military power with global interests and an unparalleled global reach. The nation's GDP is close to a quarter of the world's total and its military budget is almost as great as the rest of the world's military expenditure put together. So when U.S. Presidents speak people listen. Since George Washington became the first President of the United States in 1789, 42 men have occupied that powerful position, some more memorably than others. Many have been great orators, whose words have given hope and inspiration to the American people, and even the world, during difficult times; some have had very little of note to say and some have sought to deceive; while others at times have managed to put their feet firmly in their mouths. Illustrated with photographs throughout, this book is a celebration of the political rhetoric, wisdom, humor, and gaffes that have been spoken and written by those 43 Presidents of the United States.

American Presidents in "Quotes": Inspiration, Wit and Verbal Gaffes from the Leaders of the USA

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

A lavish photographic record of the first ascent of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953
Approximately 400 unique photographs, along with descriptive captions, transport the reader from base camp to the snow-clad slopes and ridges of Mount Everest, and to the peak itself. The Earth's highest mountain, with a peak 8,848m (29,029ft) above sea level, located in the Himalayas between Nepal and China, has long been a lure for mountaineers and explorers. The dangers of altitude sickness, adverse weather conditions, and ferocious winds make the peak tantalizingly difficult to attain. The ninth British expedition, led by John Hunt, made two attempts in 1953. The first climbing pair came to within 300ft of the summit on May 26th, but were forced to turn back after experiencing oxygen problems. Two days later New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, a Nepali Sherpa, made a second assault, reaching the summit at 11:30 am on May 29th via the South Col Route. The Royal Geographical Society's extensive archives contain an astonishingly detailed and intimate record of the unsuccessful expeditions in the 1920s and 1930s, and the landmark 1953 expedition, with many fascinating and beautiful images captured by the photographers who accompanied the climbing teams.

Everest

Press, Ammonite

Science & Math

A mid-range DSLR, the Nikon D5200—long awaited replacement for the D5100—is the next model up in line from the company's D3200 and intended for anyone seeking good quality images without the expense of a high-end DSLR. Apart from a new top-plate drive mode button and a stereo microphone in front of the hot-shoe, the D5200 is physically similar to its predecessor, although the neat, compact body contains many internal upgrades. These include a 39-point AF system that covers most of the frame, and a 2016 pixel RGB color-sensitive metering sensor. The D5200 features a 24MP CMOS sensor and offers a greater ISO range than its predecessor—25,600 compared to 12,800 (noise levels are low up to about ISO 6400)—and faster continuous shooting (5 fps compared to 4 fps). Video mode offers considerable creative control: you can manually adjust aperture, shutter speed and ISO levels, or optionally record Full HD movies at 30, 25 or 24frames per second at 1920x1080. The D5200 supports Nikon's WU-1a Wi-Fi unit that plugs into the camera's accessory terminal and allows images to be transmitted wirelessly to a smartphone or tablet. The 18–55mm kit lens ideal for newcomers to DSLRs, while the K-mount enables the use of any other lenses from a Nikon DSLR. The camera's 3in. articulated LCD screen renders accurate colors, and features an anti-glare coating.

Nikon D5200 (Expanded Guides)

Sparks, Jon

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 no rules: just a number of established guidelines that can be applied to enhance the impact of a scene. These guidelines will help you take more compelling photographs, investing them with a natural balance, drawing the viewer's attention to the important parts of the scene, or leading the eye through the image. Professional photographer David Taylor guides the reader through the basics of composition, why it matters, and how to attune the mind to the art of looking. Beginning with a guide to choosing a camera—and how different types help you think about composition differently—he explains aspect ratios, the focal length of lenses, and the effect of perspective. The main composition concepts—from the Rule of Thirds, the Golden Section, the Rule of Odds, visual weight, and contrast, to actual and implied lines in an image, symmetry, viewpoint, and abstraction—are each analyzed and demonstrated with the aid of the author's own beautiful images. The techniques of exposure, depth of field, shutter speed, and white balance are explained, with practical hints and tips. Finally, post-production techniques such as cropping, selective blurring, panoramic stitching, and use of filters complete this in-depth guide to a fascinating area of photograph. Includes four punch-out quick reference cards at the back of the book.

Understanding Composition (Expanded Guides - Techniques)

Showcases the principles of composition and aesthetic design, with numerous examples to illustrate the compositional points being discussed
There are many general titles on landscape photography, but few that really tackle the issue of composition in great depth. This guide assumes a good working knowledge of the technical basics—such as correct exposure, filtration, and sharpness—and concentrates on the "heart and soul" of landscape photography: the principles of composition and aesthetic design to convey meaning and emotion. While technique is not ignored, the emphasis is on how it impacts on the aesthetics of the image—for example, using filtration to enhance the mood of a scene rather than simply to balance the extremes of contrast. Because of the nature of the subject matter, this is very much a picture-led book, with numerous example pictures to illustrate the compositional points being discussed. At the back of the book there will be thumbnails of all the pictures used, with a summary of the technical details—camera, lens, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, filtration—to ensure that those who crave technical information are not disappointed.

The Art of Landscape Photography

Hoddinott, Ross

Bauer, Mark

The D7100 DSLR camera is the latest model from Nikon, superseding the D7000 in the highly-advanced, enthusiast range and is the flagship DX-format APS-C cropped-sensor model in the company’s line-up. It’s a weather-resistant portable DSLR for the passionate and serious photographer seeking a remarkable level of sharpness. With the absence of an optical low pass filter (OLPF) images with greater detail can be achieved. The D7100 is a 24.1-megapixel camera with an EXPEED 3 image processor, capable of delivering lifelike full resolution stills at 6fps and full HD 1080p video recording.

Nikon D7100 (Expanded Guides)

All the knowledge you need to compose stunning digital landscape photographs
The landscape is not only endlessly varied it is also constantly changing, and this is what makes it such a fascinating and challenging subject. Using a fabulous collection of landscape photography, Peter Watson gives you both the inspiration and knowledge you need to compose stunning digital photographs. Starting with an explanation of what makes a good landscape for photography, the book guides you through picking the best viewpoint, using the light to your advantage and creating depth and impact. The book features 260 color photos with captions that include all the technical information.

Composition in the Landscape: An Inspirational and Technical Guide for Photographers

WATSON, PETER

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