FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New Take Control ebook offers essential advice for digital camera buyers

Ithaca, NY USA (December 6, 2005) — Digital camera buyers who need help
understanding camera reviews or putting all the info together to make a
purchase can now find up-to-date advice in the the second edition of “Take
Control of Buying a Digital Camera.” Written by professional photographer
and instructor Larry Chen, the $10 ebook provides a soup-to-nuts guide to
the process of purchasing a camera and gives tips for how to get the most
out of the camera once it’s purchased. The ebook’s release kicks off a
holiday gift-buying sale at Take Control Books – shoppers can save 50% on
all consumer electronics titles through December 26th.

“Take Control of Buying a Digital Camera” assists readers at every step
along the way, providing help with budgeting and understanding what types
of photos they want to take, friendly advice about the many possible camera
features, expert guidance on reading camera reviews and evaluating picture
quality, and suggestions on where to shop. The ebook comes packed with
photography tips, case studies, and color photos illustrating the
discussions, plus a thoughtful section about buying a digital SLR camera.
Readers will find a 2-page printable shopping worksheet, which they can
print out, annotate as they read, and take with them when they shop. The
ebook also includes an appendix summarizing popular cameras in different
categories and a glossary covering common photography terms.

“There’s almost too much information about digital cameras available on the
Internet,” commented Take Control publisher Adam Engst,” and this ebook
helps shoppers make sense of it all and buy the right camera for their
needs.”

Book Details:
“Take Control of Buying a Digital Camera” by Laurence Chen
http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/buying-digicam.html
PDF format, 107 pages, free 32-page sample available
Publication date: December 4, 2005
Price: Normally $10, on sale for $5 through December 26th
ISBN: 1-933671-07-6

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