Any books on the ISTDS ?
Are you a photographer coming to the *istDs from a film camera? If so, the photographic principles remain the same. If not, then a basic work on photography will offer the start you may need.
Are you familiar with Photoshop or some other imaging program? There are books and magazines by the hundred that deal with this.
I would suggest lots of reading, asking questions, perhaps joining a photographic society, maybe a digital course. All of these things would help.
Otherwise, use the camera, practice and practice and see for yourself what the results are. After all, you aren't wasting film, so you can shoot as many pictures as you like. Try all the shutter speeds and apertures, all the settings, don't hesitate to have a go.
Then when things need working on, ask more questions and someone will have the answers.
Above all, have fun!
Best regards, John
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Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
John Sharp's books guided me, read them several times, I looked for similar books for the digital. Like you said I have found many similarities, and we are now getting into using Photoshop. There sure is a lot to learn, but the first few days were the toughest.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Ed. Fowler

Bob
I find the manual for the istD really sucks and at some point suggested Matt should have written the manual.
Anyway, repeating the question, is there a book specific to the D - cause even after a year, I still can't refer to the manual and books deal with other cameras.
Thanks
The post-capture processing in Photoshop should be covered very well in books on PS. I suggest Martin Evening's books as being extensive and clear.
Any specific questions that remain can be posted here and someone should know the answer!
Best regards, John
Ed Fowler
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Riverton Wyo.
Much of what is in the manual is over my head or somehow we do not communicate well. I ask does any one know of a book that will help me in my quest?
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Ed. Fowler