Now that someone mentions books... I just bought a couple and I (as a total newbie in need of expanations) would recommend both... Les Meehan's Creative Exposure Control Bryan Peterson's Understanding Exposure. I've had trouble with exposure and these two have certainly helped a lot. The first one has a really good approach to understanding the zone system... very clear and with excellent tips on callibrating the meter, the film, the developing process... it's somewhat more technical than the other, but very good. The second never mentions the zone system and the author is not a fan of handheld meters, but his ideas on getting "correct" exposures using the built in meters are excellent. He gives tips for all kinds of lighting situations, and excellent ideas on creative use of shutter speeds, appertures and film speeds. His explanations as clear as I could ever ask for.
I'd say a good book is a great gift... always. Fernando, the newbie - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
