Quick Take
You want to build practical skills in film and video for your craft maker photography projects, and *The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video* is a practical place to start. The problem: four used listings are on the table, and they're not interchangeable. Two share the "by Tom Schroeppel" title and the same ISBN, while the other two credit both Tom Schroeppel and Chuck Delaney. The listed prices stretch from the $6 range to the $8 range, and the conditions vary between Very Good and Good. Your pick should come down to how much you care about condition versus how much you want the co-authored version. This guide walks through each listing so you can match the right copy to the way you like to study.
Listed-Price Comparison
| Listing | Listed Price | Price Bar | Condition | Edition / ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video by Tom Schroeppel (Very Good) | USD 6.88 | Very Good | Revised / 9780960371815 | |
| The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video by Tom Schroeppel (Good) | USD 6.33 | Good | Revised / 9780960371815 | |
| The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video (3rd Edition) | USD 6.43 | Good | Edition 3 / 9781621535263 | |
| The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video - Paperback - GOOD | USD 8.35 | Good | Edition 3 / 9781621535263 |
Decision Matrix
| What matters most to you | Recommended listing |
|---|---|
| Keeping your spend as low as possible | The cheapest "by Tom Schroeppel" copy |
| Preferring the condition marked Very Good | The "by Tom Schroeppel" copy marked Very Good |
| Wanting the co-authored version with Chuck Delaney | The lower-priced copy that credits both authors |
| Wanting a condition note that spells out the wear | The "Paperback - GOOD" listing |
Product Notes
The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video by Tom Schroeppel (Very Good)
At USD 6.88, this is the only listing marked Very Good. Its description says pages are unmarked and only cover pages may have limited writing, making it a solid candidate if you want a cleaner reading copy. It's the Revised edition with ISBN 9780960371815, in Trade Paperback format. The trade-off is the price: it's listed higher than the other Revised-edition copy and also higher than the co-authored listing. If a tidy page block matters more to you than saving a couple of dollars, this Very Good copy is the one to reach for.
The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video by Tom Schroeppel (Good)
This listing is the lowest-priced of the four, at USD 6.33. It's the same Revised edition and ISBN as the Very Good copy, so the content is identical. The condition is Good, which means the pages may carry notes or highlighting and the spine may show wear. If you're the kind of learner who writes in the margins and highlights key passages, this is the cheapest way into the same edition. The limitation is the wear; you're getting a copy that has clearly been used. For a price-sensitive buyer, that trade-off is reasonable.
The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video (3rd Edition)
Listed at USD 6.43, this is the co-authored version, crediting both Tom Schroeppel and Chuck Delaney, and carrying ISBN 9781621535263 in Trade Paperback format. It's in Good condition, so you should expect possible highlighting and spine wear just like other used copies. What makes this one stand out is that it gives you the co-authored content without the highest price in the group. If you want this particular edition, it's the lower-cost route. The condition is the honest limitation: it's a used copy, not a fresh one.
The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video - Paperback - GOOD
At USD 8.35, this is the most expensive listing, and it's the other copy of the co-authored version with the same ISBN 9781621535263. Its condition note is the most explicit of the four: it says the text has highlighting and writing, and it warns that supplemental items may not be included. If you appreciate a listing that tells you exactly what to expect, this one does that. The downside is the price; the other co-authored copy is listed lower even though the condition is the same. This listing makes sense if you prefer its specific description and the "Paperback - GOOD" framing.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- If you want the lowest listed price: choose the Good-condition "by Tom Schroeppel" copy. It's the same edition as the pricier Very Good copy, so you only give up condition, not content.
- If you want the cleanest listed copy: choose the Very Good "by Tom Schroeppel" listing. The description says pages are unmarked, and it's the only listing at that condition level.
- If you want the co-authored version: choose the lower-priced copy that credits both authors. It delivers the Schroeppel and Delaney text at a price below the other copy of the same edition.
- If you value a transparent condition note: the "Paperback - GOOD" listing is the most explicit about highlighting, writing, and supplemental items, but you'll pay the top price in the group for that clarity.
A simple rule of thumb: settle on which edition you want, then look at the condition. The cheapest copy in that edition is usually the right call, unless a cleaner reading experience is worth spending a bit more.
