New photography book releases from GMC Distribution

Tamron Lenses

By Andy Stansfield

Written by an expert photographer, Ammonite’s Expanded Guide explores the entire range of Tamron interchangeable lenses for digital and conventional SLR cameras. Jargon-free information is given on lenses from the standard to the more special varieties. For each featured there is a photographic project, covering a wide range of subjects, and using filters. The book comes with a pullout quick reference guide to depth of field tables for a selection of focal lengths, for convenient use.

ISBN: 9781907708350 HB £14.99 Ammonite

Digital Photo Artp
New Directions

By Theresa Airey

This latest addition to the acclaimed Digital Photo Art series will bring photographers and mixed-media fine artists alike to a new level of creativity. Theresa Airey introduces a variety of hands-on and software techniques that can transform conventional photos into visually exciting works of art. From processing colour infrared pictures to printing pigment transfers on Washi paper or wooden panels, Airey shows how to create stunning results from photographic images.

ISBN: 9781600596353 HB £19.99 Lark

Nikon D800 & D800E

By Jon Sparks

The D800 is the biggest news to emerge from Nikon since 2008, when they introduced their last all-new full-frame DSLR, the D700. The D800 is a complementary or alternative to Nikon's own new professional camera, the D4, but at half the price. The D800 packs in more resolution than any other full-frame DSLR by a huge margin, with more than twice as many pixels as the D4. Built for today's multimedia photographer, the D800 has a powerful 36.3mp. The camera's extremely high image quality comes from a body that weighs less than any other Nikon full-frame digital camera, making it ideal for landscape, commercial and studio photography, but with the flexibility to appeal to enthusiastic amateurs who can justify its price tag. The D800E is the same basic camera, but with its anti-aliasing filter removed, so that it is able to offer a modest increase in overall resolution. To combat the increase in moiré effect that the removal of the AA filter can cause, a copy of NX2 is bundled with each camera. This will offer filters have been specifically designed to correct the problem.

ISBN: 9781907708862 HB £14.99 Ammonite

Sony SLT-A77

By David Taylor

The Sony A77 is a new interchangeable lens camera that uses Translucent Mirror Technology to offer high-speed shooting: the mirror splits the optical pathway between the main image sensor and a separate phase-detection autofocus sensor, allowing a simplified design that enables the camera to be physically smaller. Author David Taylor gives an authoritative guide to using this versatile camera, with hints and tips to help you get the best from its many functions.

ISBN: 9781907708855 PB £14.99 Ammonite

Bryan Peterson's Understanding Composition Field Guide
How to See and Photograph Images with Impact

By Bryan Peterson

Beginning photographers and serious amateurs alike-- including students, aspiring professionals and the multitude of existing Bryan Peterson fans-- will love this pocket guide to on-location tips for composing images with impact. Bestseeling author Bryan Peterson offers a follow-up to his top-selling Bryan Peterson's Understanding Photography Field Guide, this time offering tips, techniques and exercises to help amateurs in the field compose stronger, more compelling photographs.

ISBN: 9780770433079 PB £16.99 Amphoto

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

By David Taylor

The Canon EOS 5D Mk III is the latest in a dynasty of full frame DSLRs. The Mk III is a significant advance over its predecessor, the 5D MkII and should tempt many 5D users to upgrade their kit.  Author David Taylor's comprehensive step-by-step guide includes practical tips on how to get the best from this versatile camera. Fast and flexible, the camera offers superb image and video quality. The effective number of pixels has been increased to 22.3 million. The new sensor, along with Canon's latest DIGIC 5+ processor allows for better noise reduction and the ability to shoot in low light conditions. Viewfinder LCD screen offers superb anti-reflection properties and features a hardened scratch-resistant glass cover. A pull-out reference card gives quick access to the camera's functions.

ISBN: 9781907708930 PB £14.99 Ammonite

Magic Lantern Genie Guides®: Nikon D800 & D800E

By Simon Stafford

Introducing the MAGIC LANTERN GENIE GUIDES®! These all-new books give photographers the high-quality, camera-specific, how-tos they want and need - faster and easier than ever before. Pared down to the essentials, and nicely sized to fit right in the camera bag, Genie Guides cover every vital feature and function required to take great photos NOW! Four years after the release of Nikon's D700 comes this incredible leap in the D-SLR food chain - and Nikon has bumped up its initial production to meet the huge demand. Nikon authority Simon Stafford cuts through the fluff to help owners master everything from the camera's whopping 36-megapixel resolution to its superb video/audio capabilities.

ISBN: 9781454704010 PB £12.99 Lark