This is the best book on the mechanics of photography I've ever read:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846

here's the digital version:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...books&n=507846

I suggest getting both, as the digtal book builds on the first book.

for gear:

www.dpreview.com

for photography:

www.fredmiranda.com
www.robgalbraith.com

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