--- product_id: 4500509 title: "Exposure Digital Field Guide Paperback – January 1, 2009" brand: "alan hess" price: "£14.86" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4500509-exposure-digital-field-guide-paperback-january-1-2009 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Exposure Digital Field Guide Paperback – January 1, 2009 **Brand:** alan hess **Price:** £14.86 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Exposure Digital Field Guide Paperback – January 1, 2009 by alan hess - **How much does it cost?** £14.86 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4500509-exposure-digital-field-guide-paperback-january-1-2009) ## Best For - alan hess enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alan hess brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Exposure Digital Field Guide Paperback – January 1, 2009 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61049OfFiGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book in a "field guide" size that stands the test of time, thoroughly covering exposure and many kinds of scenes. *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2012* இ Fuzzy Wuzzy's Summary:ѾѾѾѾѾ Highly recommended with warm fuzzies!Even though I purchased this book more than two years ago, this book on exposure stands the test of time in my large collection of photography books. During the past two years, I have continued to add to my collection of photography how-to books and this book is still one of my two favorite books on exposure that I read for insight, with my other favorite exposure book being Bryan Peterson's excellent book  Understanding Exposure, 3rd Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera .While I have also read other photography books on exposure, I love this excellent "field guide" stuffed with useful how-to guidelines that I may need out in the field, on-location, or while traveling, and its compact 9"x6" size makes it easy to fit inside my camera bag or backpack. I have another so-called "DSLR field guide" written by a well-known photography expert, and while I also really respect this other author, his field guide spends way too much time talking about the history of photography, camera parts, CMOS versus CCD digital image sensors, and post-processing. While all of this is interesting, it really does not belong in a field guide where the reader needs to quickly look up information to help answer some specific questions that may arise while actually photographing or getting ready to photograph.This book is nicely balanced in its coverage of a wide range of exposure topics and a multitude of scenes and shooting scenarios that you may encounter. The first five chapters, covering 86 pages or about one-third of the book, discuss the various factors that affect exposure, including your camera's exposure and metering modes, the color and direction of lighting, and the three amigos of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings.Chapters 6 through 13 then each cover a different kind of exposure scene: event photography, portraits, landscape and nature, night and low-light, sports and action, wedding photography, wildlife and animal, and ending with "creative exposure" where you are purposely overexposing or underexposing to create a mood or effect. Each of these eight "scene" chapters begins with an "Exposure Considerations" section that discusses variables and factors to consider along with offering suggestions of how to adjust your camera settings. This is followed by a "The Right Equipment for the Job" section in each chapter that discusses the cameras, lenses, lighting, and accessories that you may need to successfully shoot those kinds of scenes. Each "scene" chapter then ends with a list of very useful "Shooting Tips". The layouts of these chapters have a very useful cookbook approach to guiding you through properly exposed shots of various scenes, helping you to mentally think through various considerations that you may need to take into account for a particular scene. The book ends with an Appendix that discusses post-processing software and how to use the included combination gray card and color checker card. The inclusion of the gray and color checker card in the book adds even more to the usefulness of this book.Even though I have practiced my own exposure techniques for years now, combined with LOTS of learning from my mistakes over the years, I still periodically flip through this compact book because it is filled with lots of great tips! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ highly recommend! *by A***S on Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2009* I am professional commercial/fine art photographer, and OH how I wish I had this little gem back when I was starting out. It's got a recipe for everything! That makes getting great shots very simple, way before needing to learn the "theory" behind the settings. My favorite part was Alan's explanations of the LOGIC, that is questions to ask yourself...the order of decisions one must consider before taking a picture. It's the kind of thing most shooters learn school-of-hard-knocks method, by years of experience. Here Alan Hess has made the mysterious digital photography world accessible to all. Chock-full of picture examples on almost every page, this guide lists the specific camera settings that created each one. Fantastic! The color checker card was a nice bonus as well. (Sold separately, a checker costs more than this book!) A really unbelievable bargain to get this much at such a reasonable price. It's going to be a great gift to all the friends I mentor in photography. Thanks, Alan! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Real Guide *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2010* This book is small enough to carry with you for reference. It is very specific about how to handle certain situations so that you have the best presentation for your photo. This is written for the avocational photographer who is starting to use a digital camera. Those looking for a "point and shoot" only camera will not spend the time to use this guide to best advantage. Many of us "old style" photographers making the jump to digital have a learning curve and have to rethink how we handling setting up the camera for the best shot. Just becoming familiar with all the options available with digital is overwhelming. This book breaks down each facet of setting up your photo and does a good job explaining how to physically perform the function you want. There are plenty of pictures which provide a great visual presentation to go along with the writing. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4500509-exposure-digital-field-guide-paperback-january-1-2009](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4500509-exposure-digital-field-guide-paperback-january-1-2009) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*