Vol. 21: Early DSLR Cameras I: Revisiting the Nikon D100
Vol. 21: Early DSLR Cameras I: Revisiting the Nikon D100

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-03-14

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1387664840

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The folks at Nikon produced the first practical digital single-lens reflex camera with the Nikon D1 in 1999, but Canon was hot on their heels, reaching out to the Enthusiast photography market first with the Canon EOS 30D. Always in direct competiion with Canon, Nikon pushed to get its first Enthusiast DSLR on the market by 2002, the Nikon D100. It may be old now, but it still is a viable choice for the frugal photographer starting out. In this volume of Shawn M. TomlinsonÍs Guide to Photography, Nikon D100 takes center stage, showing exactly how good this camera is and why it makes a great first DSLR.

Vol. 22: Early DSLR Cameras II: Revisiting the Nikon D70 & D70S
Vol. 22: Early DSLR Cameras II: Revisiting the Nikon D70 & D70S

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-03-16

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1387670565

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The Nikon D70 was Nikon's third revolution just in the digital photography age. (Never mind the major one in 1959 with the Nikon F that changed professional film photography) The first was the Nikon D1 started pro digital photography, the end of mainstream film. The second was the Nikon D100, the first DSLR to reach the lofty heights of 6.1 megapixels. Then there was the D70. It looks and feels like a modern DSLR, and Nikon released it in 2002. It was, in its own way, as revolutionary as the D1 and the D100. I've taken some of my best photos with it. The thing is, there really is little negative to say about the Nikon D70/D70S. You can come up with many reasons to spend more money on a newer DSLR, but if you want a great camera for little money, the Nikon D70 or D70S is a good bet.

Vol. 18: Photography: Going Semi-Pro II: Revisiting the Nikon D7000
Vol. 18: Photography: Going Semi-Pro II: Revisiting the Nikon D7000

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-03-14

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1387662236

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The Nikon D7000 was aimed at the Enthusiast photographer when when it was released in 2010, but it proved to be such a tough, reliable camera, it became the darling of semi-pro photographers everywhere. At 16.2 megapixels, this APS-C/crop frame DSLR has great resolution and handles nearly every Nikon lens ever made. In this volume of Shawn M. TomlinsonÍs Guide to Photography, the Nikon D7000 proves itself to be one of the best mid-range DSLRs available for the budding photographer at the Enthusiast and Semi-Pro levels.

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.

Vol. 29: Medium-Format Photography III: Mamiya C3 & C330
Vol. 29: Medium-Format Photography III: Mamiya C3 & C330

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-12-22

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 0359310699

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There's something odd about twin-lens reflex (TLR) film cameras, but very appealing. I can't really explain it. TLR cameras are bulky, awkward to use and, well, kind-of weird. Still, I love picking one up and taking it out to shoot. Mamiya TLRs comprise a rare line of TLR cameras in that they were the only pro TLR cameras that had interchangeable lenses other than Contaflex. That fact alone made me long for one a long time. When I bought my Yashica Mat EM, there were Mamiya TLR cameras available, but usually at two to three times the cost. Like the other medium-format (MF) cameras - Hasselblad, Bronica, Pentax, etc. - the Mamiyas were far out of reach. That is until around 2003 when photographers were ditching their film cameras, and selling them cheap. They may not be as cheap now, but they're still worth the prices. As I said, shooting with a TLR is an odd experience, but one definitely worth experiencing.

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.

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.

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.

After: The End of the World's Not All It's Cracked Up To Be
After: The End of the World's Not All It's Cracked Up To Be

Author: Shawn M. Tomlinson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-06-09

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 1387870165

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ÒJust like me to never have any money when the end of the world comes, Ó thought Martin Fahy as he walked through the bitter, ceaseless rain. He laughed slightly and wondered what he was going to do now. Sure, he had been the one who always knew The End was coming soon, but he just couldnÕt convince anyone else. He wasnÕt a religious fanatic or anything and his predictions of the coming doom had nothing to do with apocalyptic visions or cultist beliefs. It was based largely on his continual observation of scientific predictions. And now, it all was happening. Fahy realized what heÕd always said was his prime philosophy still was true: The only way out is throughÉ

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.