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Summary: Practical advice for taking great backpacking photos
Review: A well-written, well-organized, useful book by a devoted outdoor adventurer. This is the best source I've found for practical advice on what/how to pack for different trips, how to use your time in the outdoors effectively, and how to capture the best light when adventuring. His inspirational introduction still motivates me (Campbell pursued his dream of becoming a professional nature photographer following a near-death experience). This book goes beyond the standard photography tips, providing useful insights and equipment recommendations geared specifically toward the outdoor adventurer/photographer. Campbell has spent considerable time in the wilderness and shares his knowledge quite effectively. If you enjoy mountaineering, hiking, rafting, or skiing and enjoy sharing your experiences with others through photographs, this book is for you
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: All this guy does throughout his book (and web site) is market his chromo-zone color cards.
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Summary: Most valuable book ever written on nature photography.
Review: Although I am not an avid backpacker, my photography club recommended this book and I must say that it's my favorite photography book. I take it with me on every photo trip. It's tattered and torn from use and I will have to buy another one before long. Congratulations to Mr. Campbell for writing a clear and concise book. I know understand exposure.
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Summary: A must-read for beginners and pros alike.
Review: As an experienced outdoor photographer I benefitted from my third read of this book. Nevertheless, a person with little or no experience could easily follow the well organized development of the subject material. Although I found the writing to be a little rough in spots, the direct style is very effective. Few words are wasted. I especially appreciate the author's integration of the text with the captions accompanying the pictures which explain the techniques used to create their effects. A first class job.
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Summary: Like the outdoors, like to photograph? This book is for you!
Review: Great Book....Easy to read and understand...worth reading and carrying afield. Wealth of Informaton.
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Summary: Broad overview
Review: I thought this book's information was too general on both backpacking and photography, without enough detail to either improve my photography or backpack with a higher level of safety and fun. It might be helpful for someone who has never backpacked with a camera, but not someone with even a little bit of experience with backpacking and photography.
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Summary: Well worthwhile - good information
Review: The author draws from an excellent background and beautifully presented examples. If one is interested in backpacking into the wilds and taking good pictures consistently, this book describes exactly how to do it. Although Campbell uses the book to blantantly advertise his exposure system, it is very well written and explains the art of good photography extremely well. His technique actually works! I've tried it and I have had more consistent results. His checklists for gear and his comments about the items are extremely valuable for those who have not ventured far or for those who would go farther. This is a good beginner or intermediate book.
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Summary: Well worthwhile - good information
Review: The author draws from an excellent background and beautifully presented examples. If one is interested in backpacking into the wilds and taking good pictures consistently, this book describes exactly how to do it. Although Campbell uses the book to blantantly advertise his exposure system, it is very well written and explains the art of good photography extremely well. His technique actually works! I've tried it and I have had more consistent results. His checklists for gear and his comments about the items are extremely valuable for those who have not ventured far or for those who would go farther. This is a good beginner or intermediate book.
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Summary: Excellent book; good overview of backpacking photography
Review: This is definitely a book worth reading for learning about the tradeoffs involved when doing backpacking and photography. He discusses the equipment and the techniques that need to be considered when you can't carry 300lb of equipment. He gets very specific when recommending gear, which is something I liked. The information is starting to get somewhat dated; this book was published in 1994. However, he talks about the reasons why he recommends certain gear, which is what you really need to know anyway.
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Summary: Very understandable and customized for the backpacker
Review: This is my favorite photography book. Not only is it written for the backpacker, but Mr. Campbell's descriptions of basic camera functionality are the clearest and simplest I've ever read. A favorite.
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