The Digital Photography Book, Volume 3
by Scott Kelby
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Book Reviews of The Digital Photography Book, Volume 3
Book Review: Just an iconsistent remake
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought the first two books, and when the third was
ready I ordered it. I have to say I am disappointed
wiht it.
I think it is full of stuff that was thrown out when
writting the two first volumes. Yes, it gives some useful
tips, but almost the whole book just say if you want to
make good shots, just buy this or that gear.
I wonder which is the target audience,
because most of the gear is really
expensive for an amateur or hobbiest like me.
Oh, and there's a whole chapter for studio gear, adn
believe me, I have no room enough for it.
Had I known this I probably wouldn't have bought it.
Book Review: somewhat a disapointment.......
Summary: 1 Stars
I have the first two volumes of Kelby book and I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to take better photos. The third volume on the other-hand has a lot of repetitive information from the first two books, probably only a few chapters are new which he didnt mention in the first two books. The new information which he added are only useful if you plan to do shoots in a studio, otherwise it will be useless. Like his other books there are lots of advertisements for products which can be good or bad depending on you. I have brought some new equipments because of it(of course not the ones he recommended because they are just too expensive for me, better but expensive).Book Review: Good but the first two are better
Summary: 4 Stars
Like the Volume 2, Volume 3 builds of the other books as opposed to being a 3rd edition. This seems to be Scott Kelby's little scheme to get people to buy three books instead of just one. Kelby continues his same tell it like it is writing/teaching style in this volume. Each page of the book covers a different topic and contains a tip to improve your photography.
My only disappointment with this book was that it seemed to repeat some of the material from the first book. Overall The Digital Photography Book, Volume 3 is a good book and you will learn several new tricks. If you enjoyed Scott Kelby's other books you will enjoy this book.
Book Review: Big Fan
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a big fan of this series. It really cuts to the chase and has helped me improve my game enormously. This volume adds information; it's not just a rehash of Volumes 1 & 2. Where I found it most helpful was in cutting to the chase in setting up remote control flash units. Continuing the tips begun in Volume 2, it saved me a lot of time and did away with having to navigate the overly technical Nikon flash manual.
The intro pages to each section are getting sillier and sillier, so I just skip over those. But the real content in the ensuing pages makes the purchase very worthwhile. It's written so anyone can understand it.
Book Review: Another Awesome Kelby Book
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this book. I do have the first two...which are great as well. Scott writes in a fashion that is more like talking to a friend than getting an analytical talk-down-to by a pro. The book is a very easy read and while some of the material may have been covered in the other two books, Scott touches on the topics again based on questions he has recieved from the other books. He does not cover the repeated material in that much detail, but reiterates the topic to satisfy those of his customer base who requested that info. I can't wait for Book 4!!