Customer Rating: 
Summary: Great for beginners
Comment: I am a bit torn on rating this. My wife loved this and the second volume, but much of it (65%) was so basic for me that it did not add much value. The balance was very good. If you are brand new to the world of SLRs I would say it is a must have.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I Can See The Difference
Comment: I recently brought my first digital slr and was looking around for a book that would explain how to get the best out of my camera.Scoot kelby has written this book so well,he gets straight to the point.He gave me lots of tips that I would have never thought of.I've had this book for 24hrs and I can see the difference in my photography.I would be still clueless without this book.And as for his jokes,I don't have a problem with them.I actually think hes funny so if you pass this book up you'll be missing out on a lot.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great intro for dSLR owners
Comment: Yes, he thinks he's a lot funnier than he is... but this book is full of great info for beginning digital photographers. I especially like the perspective that he offers on accessory equipment. He explains where the additional equipment will help so that you can prioritize your purchases.
And, note that this book is really set up for dSLR owners. Point and shoot camera users could benefit from the advice on composition, lighting, etc., but he quickly progresses to talk about add-on lenses, flashes, etc. That really will only serve to taunt point and shoot owners.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good tips but superficial
Comment: Before reading this book, I know literally nothing about photography. I bought it because of its high ratings and that it is recommended on some websites.
Although it provides some good tips, overall I am disappointed because it doesn't offer any basics at all. I skipped the wedding chapter and sports chapter because I didn't even know all the basics of photography. There isn't much content in the book, except some random tips and resources. That's why I am giving it a 2 star rating. It's my personal view, but I think your satisfaction level will depend on how much you expect from its price.
For beginners, I would highly recommend Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition). It helps you really understand the most important basics, and thus it's a lot more worth the money.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Beginner Book
Comment: I bought this book for my fiance for Christmas. She loved it. She has already learned a few new tricks with her camera. I read some of the other reviews and almost didn't get this book because of the author's humorous approach, but now I'm glad I did. That's one of the aspects that my fiance likes about the book.
Summary: Great for beginners
Comment: I am a bit torn on rating this. My wife loved this and the second volume, but much of it (65%) was so basic for me that it did not add much value. The balance was very good. If you are brand new to the world of SLRs I would say it is a must have.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I Can See The Difference
Comment: I recently brought my first digital slr and was looking around for a book that would explain how to get the best out of my camera.Scoot kelby has written this book so well,he gets straight to the point.He gave me lots of tips that I would have never thought of.I've had this book for 24hrs and I can see the difference in my photography.I would be still clueless without this book.And as for his jokes,I don't have a problem with them.I actually think hes funny so if you pass this book up you'll be missing out on a lot.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great intro for dSLR owners
Comment: Yes, he thinks he's a lot funnier than he is... but this book is full of great info for beginning digital photographers. I especially like the perspective that he offers on accessory equipment. He explains where the additional equipment will help so that you can prioritize your purchases.
And, note that this book is really set up for dSLR owners. Point and shoot camera users could benefit from the advice on composition, lighting, etc., but he quickly progresses to talk about add-on lenses, flashes, etc. That really will only serve to taunt point and shoot owners.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good tips but superficial
Comment: Before reading this book, I know literally nothing about photography. I bought it because of its high ratings and that it is recommended on some websites.
Although it provides some good tips, overall I am disappointed because it doesn't offer any basics at all. I skipped the wedding chapter and sports chapter because I didn't even know all the basics of photography. There isn't much content in the book, except some random tips and resources. That's why I am giving it a 2 star rating. It's my personal view, but I think your satisfaction level will depend on how much you expect from its price.
For beginners, I would highly recommend Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition). It helps you really understand the most important basics, and thus it's a lot more worth the money.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Beginner Book
Comment: I bought this book for my fiance for Christmas. She loved it. She has already learned a few new tricks with her camera. I read some of the other reviews and almost didn't get this book because of the author's humorous approach, but now I'm glad I did. That's one of the aspects that my fiance likes about the book.