I purchased this set after reading the previous reviews for it. I must say that this set is amazing. I've only read the first book and about half of the second book and the results are incredible. I've used this book as it should be, a reference. It is nothing more and nothing less. If you want to know how to set you camera up to shoot a sunset, then it tells you. It explains a little bit about the different settings such as aperature, shutter speeds, etc. But it doesn't get too deep. Just enough for you to understand what is being explained. I recommend this book to anyone that is ready to take the next step in digital photography.

I saw these books on a book store and I was reading them and then I decided to buy.
They are very helpful, It's clear how they tech you.
For me was a great purchase.

For all photographers its so amazing necessary. You will not be pro without know the content inside this.

I'm an avid photographer and these books really helped me understand a lot about digital camera and taking photos like the pros do. Scott Kelby is funny and make learning fun and easy. Simple step-by-step instructions and good samples to follow.

I have rated this book set at 3 stars. If you tear out the first seven pages of volume 1 without reading them, it becomes a 4 star set. If you then hand someone a thick black Sharpie and have them read them for you, blacking out all the nonsense, sarcasm and irrelevant sentences, you will have a 4.5 star set of books for your photography library.

The author starts out in those first seven pages by trying to convince the reader that the books he/she is about to read were written by a socially challenged ten year old. He then has three volumes to try to climb out of this hole and just when he appears to be succeeding, he manages to slide back in. Had I been reading this online, I would have aborted the effort by page 3. Given the long list of acknowledgements, it is surprising that none of these people have been able to convince the author that he is neither funny nor witty. Isn't that the publisher's job? Hint: When you feel the need to apologize for your wit or tell the reader where the funny parts are...

If you can get past this nonsense, this three volume set is an excellent reference for those of us who don't take pictures professionally (i.e. daily). Each page has a picture and text demonstrating a specific point, categorized into chapters by subject (wedding, travel, portrait, etc.). This makes it easy to read the first time, and provides a quick refresher on a specific subject you are about to photograph. The author focuses on quick glimpses of what to do when presented with a situation without the supporting explanation of why you want to do it that way. Scientists may find this approach disturbing (lack of proofs), but it has its value. It does make the quick review process just that.