Photography: The Underdog: Reconsidering Pentax
Photography: The Underdog: Reconsidering Pentax

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-10-14

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1329619803

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Shawn M. Tomlinson, with the help of fellow photographer Gary W. Ziroli, reconsiders the camera brand that got him started long before digital single-lens reflex cameras existed. In this 12th volume of Shawn M. Tomlinson's Guide to Photography, the author outlines the history of the camera maker, its film and digital cameras, and explains why Pentax is a viable choice for the serious amateur, enthusiast, semi-pro and professional photographer. From the book: "I was a Pentax Loyalist for years, then a Pentax Apologist, then I rather switched that fight it anymore, then I began to re-appreciate Pentax. ... The point was/is that I write these guide books to help the less-than-wealthy budding photographer get the best equipment possible for the lowest prices possible. ... I write this stuff because I know what it's like to yearn for the newest, shiniest cameras and lenses, yet at the same time know that I cannot possibly afford them. I know there are a lot of other people out there who have the same problem."

Vol. 17: Photography: Going Semi-Pro I: Revisiting the Nikon D200
Vol. 17: Photography: Going Semi-Pro I: Revisiting the Nikon D200

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-03-13

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 1387662104

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The designers at Nikon in 2004-05 were looking for a way to reach the semi-pro photographer. The semi-pro is someone who has another job but shoots photos Ñ often at weddings Ñ as a part-time job. TheyÕre sometimes called weekend warriors. They tend to be serious and dedicated, but they had no need for the pro digital single-lens reflex behemoths like the Canon EOS IDX Mark II or the Nikon D5. What they needed then and now is a DSLR camera that is built strong, is always reliable and can handle their workload. That led to the first true semi-pro camera from the company, the Nikon D200. The D200 may have been overshadowed by its successor, the Nikon D300, but itÕs still a great camera. A great camera that can be had relatively cheaply, and that makes it an even better camera.

Photography: The Workhorse DSLR: Revisiting the Canon EOS 20D Expanded Edition
Photography: The Workhorse DSLR: Revisiting the Canon EOS 20D Expanded Edition

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-07-25

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1387121529

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In this expanded edition of 'Photography: The Workhorse DSLR: Revisiting the Canon EOS 20D, ' photographer and author Shawn M. Tomlinson reminds us of just what a great camera the 20D was. The camera is relevant today, especially for those just starting out in photography. Tomlinson illustrates the book with many images shot with the Canon EOS 20D, which he uses frequently in his own work. This popular volume now contains more details and hands-on practice hints and tips

Vol. 26: Medium-Format Photography: Getting Started
Vol. 26: Medium-Format Photography: Getting Started

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-12-14

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0359292844

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Simply put, medium-format photography is quite a bit more complex than shooting with 35mm film SLRs or 35mm-style DSLRs. It takes a bit more skill - and experience - to handle medium-format cameras. Not only do you need to learn to think differently about how you shoot, but you also have a whole new type of equipment to learn. Medium-format cameras produce bigger images, which allows for more detail and greater enlargement. And because they, in general, were designed for professional photographers, the lenses tend to be of better quality that most 35mm lenses, which also adds to the detail in the images. In this book, we'll take a look at medium-format SLRs and TLRs, and we'll even touch upon some other types. We'll also consider a few lenses, although these largely are a matter of choice. And there are far fewer choices for medium-format cameras than for other types. Time to do some weight training and heft those medium-format cameras and lenses into position. Let's go.

Vol. 19: Photography: Beyond Semi-Pro: The Nikon D800 & D800E
Vol. 19: Photography: Beyond Semi-Pro: The Nikon D800 & D800E

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-03-14

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1387664050

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I have been somewhat reluctant to write about the absolute best digital single-lens reflex camera I have ever used, the Nikon D800E. The reason is that I like to write about older cameras that have become cheaper to buy and use for the frugal photographer. Although some of the cameras I have written about were terribly expensive when first released, by now they are reasonably cheap. For example, IÍve written books about the Canon EOS 1DS/1DS Mark II, the Nikon D1 and the Nikon D2X. These all are pro DSLRs and as such were released at prices ranging from $6,000 to $8,000. By now, however, the most you will pay is around $400 for any of them. In a few years, the Nikon D800E, too, will be much cheaper and an obvious choice for the frugal photographer. No matter the price, the D800 and D800E are two of the best DSLRs ever made. Either will change you as a photographer in fantastic ways.

Photography: Your 2nd DSLR
Photography: Your 2nd DSLR

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-07-24

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 1387121472

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The author takes a look at the reasons to buy a second digital single-lens reflex camera body and gives some advice about what the 2nd DSLR should be. This expanded edition goes more in-depth about the reasons to own a 2nd DSLR body and includes film SLR cameras and a handy backup system.

Photography: Getting Started Expanded Edition
Photography: Getting Started Expanded Edition

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-07-25

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1387121863

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In the ninth volume of Shawn M. Tomlinson's Guide to Photography, the author finally gets around to directly helping the novice photographer move from smartphone cameras to serious cameras. In this expanded edition, the basics of how to make great photos and launch into serious photography are explained. Everything from aperture, shutter speed, ISO and shooting modes to composition and photo processing get a thorough treatment. It's a great starting point for the budding photographer

Zirlinson Publishing: 35 Years 1983-2018: A History in Cover Art
Zirlinson Publishing: 35 Years 1983-2018: A History in Cover Art

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-12-16

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 0359296319

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It has been a long, strange road, and probably has no end clearly in sight. Many more books are in the works as I write this in early December 2018. For example, I have published nine novels to date, and am writing nine more, with plans for some beyond that. The Shawn M. Tomlinson's Guide to Photography series has 29 titles in print, with another five or six nearly complete, and plans for 30 to 40 more. I'm also trying to rework and rearrange those books into omnibus editions by chronology and by theme.I never will get every book done I want to do, but it keeps me busy.I always planned on putting out a catalog of all the Zirlinson Books, but kept getting waylaid for one reason or another until now. This catalog is available as a print book in color. The color print book will be cost prohibitive for many people, so there likely will be a black and white version available, too.

Going Pro for $500: Revisiting the Nikon D2x
Going Pro for $500: Revisiting the Nikon D2x

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-10-20

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 1329634829

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A while back, I wrote a guide to the first truly professional and practical DSLR camera, the Nikon D1, titled: Photography: Going Pro for $200: Revisiting the Nikon D1. That volume proved popular and I hope it helped some photographers to get started with their first pro DSLRs. The aged D1 may not have the megapixels of modern cameras, and it certainly has some frustrating menu items, but it is a fun and inexpensive way to get your hands on a pro DSLR without spending a lot of money. This book recently was expanded for print and adds details about the Nikon D1x and D1H. The thing is that, if you are like me, once you've shot with a pro DSLR, it makes you hungry for more. But those current models - the Canon EOS 1Dx and Nikon D4s (the latest as of this writing) - still have huge price tags that can bring tears. The best thing is that, used, you can put your hands on a D2x for less than $400 and get one of the best lenses Nikon makes - the Nikon AF D 50mm f/1.8 - for another $100.

Vol. 27: Medium-Format Photography I: Pentax 645
Vol. 27: Medium-Format Photography I: Pentax 645

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-12-14

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0359293352

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I discovered very quickly that the Pentax 645 was much easier to use than the Hasselblad 500c. I got more photos per roll, too, even though they were smaller than the 6-by-6cm of the 500c. The were/are 6-by-4.5cm, which is where the "645" comes from in the name.One thing I did notice was the clarity and sharpness of that prime lens. To my eyes, it was just as good if not a tiny bit better than the renowned Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f/2.8 prime lens.I started shooting with the Pentax 645 a lot because unlike the 500c and the two Mamiyas, it isn't a pain to use. It acts a lot like a 35mm SLR or even a DSLR, much more so than my three other medium-format cameras.This book can help to get you started using the Pentax 645.