Beginner Book/Camera reccomendations

[cbi]

hi people, I just signed up a few days ago...after browsing this site constantly for a few weeks now, as I've finally decided that it is time I get a new camera. my last camera was an old 3 MP Kodak camera, which has finally had its days. I've been looking at the Canon S5 IS camera, as I really want to get into photography, but I'm at ground zero... I wanted to know if any photographers out there could reccomend a photography book that would explain all the basics like what apperture is, ISO etc... it doesn't have to be a book, any other websites would be cool too!

I have one more question.....I am going to buy the S5 camera, but also want a decent slim line camera to take when i go clubbing...i've notice alot that some clubs don't appreciate you bringing a huge camera inside.....for what reason I haven't the slightest clue??? I was considering the sony cybershot T-series cameras, but if anyone has some other suggestions...please fire away!!!


thank you for any help I may recieve in the future.....this site is great...so glad i stumbled upon it!!:D:D

[JTL]

Here's a pretty good tutorial site:

http://www.photoxels.com/digital-photography-tutorials.html

Once you get the basics down, you can "graduate" to reading Bryan Petersen's Understanding Exposure.

http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-Photographs-Digital-Updated/dp/0817463003/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-8563382-7550332?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184270636&sr=8-1

For a pocket cam, don't forget to look at Canon's SD line (Elph) of cameras. Most have very good picture quality. Also consider looking at the Fuji F31...its low-light performance can not be beat by any other compact camera. Especially good for available light photography in clubs, resturants and other public places...

http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=FJFPF31FD

Sony would be my last choice...but that's just my opinion....

[Popper]

Once you get the basics down, you can "graduate" to reading Bryan Petersen's Understanding Exposure.

http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-Photographs-Digital-Updated/dp/0817463003/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-8563382-7550332?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184270636&sr=8-1


I second this one... great learning tool and the author puts it in terms that you'll understand.

[cbi]

:Dthanks very much for the info!!