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1. Five Star With Reservations – The Good, Bad & Repeat Info.
   Okay, first a couple of quick disclaimers…1. I’m a huge Kelby fan and think his prior two volumes are both fun to read and packed full of great information.2. I like the biggest “bang for my buck”.3. I’m not a pro and not a complete amateur either but fall somewhere in between. If I find it too simplistic, professionals and serious shutterbugs are likely to be very disappointed. If I find it too complex, novice readers are likely to do so as well. That might provide a good measure as to whether this book is right for you or not.Now, on to the actual book itself. Like many others, I ordered this on a pre-release status and anxiously awaited the delivery at which point I consumed the entire book quickly at one sitting. Readers of Kelby’s other books will recognize the same friendly style, conversational tone and jokes.For those that are wondering if Kelby can really “do it again”…the answer is a resounding – “sort of”. Here’s Why…First, the Basics and the Bad….This book is of the same general length and writing style as the two prior books however, prior readers will immediately recognize some of the content used as “filler” or a bit of “fluff” here and there. For example, one of the pages/tips is dedicated to “cleaning” the item before shooting, another instructs to “remove distracting elements” from the picture…duh! Does that really constitute a tip? I think not. Likewise, there are several more tips dedicated to how to use your camera (Canon and Nikon users) for things like dust cleaning or turning off the beep…personally speaking, if I wanted that information I would simply read my owners manual.Other less than impressive tips included using a tripod for tack sharp product shots plus some information that is basically a repurpose of content from prior books such as which essential filters to purchase or to use a neutral density filter. It is also somewhat disappointing to see that some tips consist of nothing more than 1 very short paragraph or as little as 1-2 sentences in their entirity.Finally, the chapter on how to select the right lens is perfect for those seeking to purchase a DSLR or new to buying but most experienced users will find this a bit too simplistic for an entire chapter. Essentially it describes each lens type (ie, zoom, macro, fisheye, etc…) then when to use each. It also includes how to clean your lens, how and why to use manual focus, the difference between prime vs zoom etc…The Good…Having said all of the above, I still rate the book highly due to the engaging and readable format, excellent examples… and of course, what we all come here for…the actual tips. There are some good ones scattered throughout that more experienced users will likely appreciate – although far fewer than in prior books. Overall, this book seemed more introductory in nature than the other two volume’s; still, there are plenty of great reminders and always some true golden nuggets that make all the difference like getting creative with the white balance, how to get that star effect without a filter (there – you saved the cost of this entire book plus never have to hassle with that filter again just by reading that page alone!, how to create those great reflections so popular in product shots plus much more.Bottom Line…Good book and well worth the low price tag. Best suited for beginners but serious shutterbugs are still likely to find a few gems. Not quite up to the same standard as the first two volume’s but perhaps the most useful of all three for complete novice users or those currently shopping for a camera/lens etc…Targeted more for the general user (for example, Lensbaby coverage) rather than pro or serious camera buff but everyone is likely to find something they like that make the purchase price and time well worth the effort.HIGHLY recommend for new users or those purchasing a new camera/lens etc…

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2. Volume three, a good addition
   If you’re considering your first Scott Kelby, How to take great photos book, then this one isn’t for you. Go and buy volume 1, then when you’ve finished that grab Volume 2. This is the logical third volume. It is packed with simple advice given as if you were sitting with Scott and he’s known you for ever. He writes as if he’s talking to a friend, which seems from every other book he’s written, is his style. It may not work for everyone but it does work for me.This book is broken into areas logically that are easy to navigate, he recommends good equipment, and good technique too.One thing I do like especially from an Adobe Photoshop expert is that he still preaches to get it right in the camera, something that was taught back in the old film days.The book includes online addresses to watch video tutorials which too are very handy.This book would be a great gift for the budding photographer who doesn’t want to read a 300 page how to book, and would prefer to be able to find the page telling him how to do something, or show him [or her] what they’re doing wrong and how to nail their photos like a professional.Will I buy volume 4 when he writes it? Probably!

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3. Easy to Follow
   The Digital Photography book by Kelby (volume 3) is really easy to follow and read. The writer’s humour and casual manner as well as easy way of explaining concepts makes learning about the elite art of photography less intimidating. As a photography student i want to learn about cameras, photography and technical features in a comfortable manner.I recommend this book if you want to learn about a wide range of photographic conventions, skills and techniques in a easy manner. This book is more for students and amateurs rather then industry professionals who already know all the information in the book!Overall, written in a very interesting and often entertaining manner, making some of the dry material more interesting and alive to the reader.

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4. i own the own collection very informative

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5. Very good series of photography books. Well explained in clear and concise language. Plenty of examples which relate to the subject in hand.

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6. This book is another gem written by Scott Kelby in his usual no nonsense approach and with a healthy dose of wit injected for good measure.This is the third book in the series, and if you are considering buying this book first, I highly recommend you purchase volume one and two first, as he constantly refers back to it, and they are sort of based on skill level. Book one is more for a beginner, with book two progressing to more advanced techniques and styles of photography, while book 3 concentrates on certain aspects of photography .Here is a brief overview on what book three covers:Using flash: (part two, continues from book 2), lighting directions, soft and hard lighting, transmitters, faster recycling of batteries, settings, using flash outside, flash filters.Using your home studio that you built in book two: advanced studio techniques to get better portraits and fashion pictures, music, dishes, reflectors and light grids, TV tethered shooting, catch lights, grey cards, sync speed problems.Lenses: which one for what, which ones are worth buying and how to care for them.Product shooting: how to get reflections, lighting, backgrounds and materials for backgrounds.Outdoor shooting: showing movement, light, white balance, landscape tips, underwater, filters, HDR, scouting, which lenses to use, panoramas.Shooting people: making them comfortable and getting natural shots, street and outdoor portraits, model releases, techniques for kids.Sports photography: freezing the action, popular sports shots, shooting your kids games, focusing, best times to shoot intimate photos.Tips for getting better photos: live view, interiors, time lapse, multiple exposures, low light, printing, night scenes, packing tips, expectations of good shots.Avoiding problems: resetting the camera, JPEG/RAW, memory card issues, sensor cleaning, camera shake, backing up photos, multiple shots in low light and bad weather tips.Photo recipes: tips for achieving the same sort of style as he demonstrates.As always with a Scott Kelby book, there is a lot of useful information included and there is a lot to learn for any sort of photographer, as he covers such a wide ground. This one is more specialised than the previous books, but the sections are very detailed and even if you only buy it for one or two of them, they are certainly worth a read.This book was useful to me for the lighting directions using flash and the portrait and studio techniques. Most books waste half the book going over the basics of photography and waffling about aperture, shutter speed, ISO and equipment, before covering whatever it was we brought the book for. when there are plenty of books out there that do it so much better and explain things in much more detail for the beginner than they ever do. Scott covered all of that in the first book and as such, the next books assume that you know all of that so the whole book is full of useful information for the more advanced users. The photos included in the book also sometimes include the camera settings he used to take the photos, which is a nice touch. There aren’t many that do that, but a fair few.The book, like the first ones, is printed on good quality glossy paper and had a good quality binding with a paperback cover. If you are considering this as a gift for someone, buy them the first two as well. as you need them to appreciate some of the parts of the book.I couldn’t recommend this book enough. It is up to Scott Kelbys usual standards and it doesn’t disappoint.

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7. Forse il meno interessante dei 4 libri di Kelby. Al suo interno ci sono comunque capitoli importanti da non saltare.

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8. Another great book from Scott’s arsenal! It’s great that as the Digital world changes, there are more books being written by Scott’s team. I highly recommend this to anyone in photography. I have been shooting for over 20 years and I learn lots from all of Scott’s books!

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