The Everything Digital Photography: How to Take Great Pictures, Send Them to Your Friends, and Post Them on the Web (Everything Series)

Rating:
Summary: A bit dated, assumes you know nothing
Review: I was able to skim/read this book in a few hours. I have previously had and used a digital camera, so I am not a complete newbie, so some of the sections were a review. A couple of the chapters were nice to read since I've only had a point and shoot digital (and currently looking to get a digital SLR), so I didn't know much about lenses, f-stops, etc.

My biggest problem with this book is that the information is old. To me, it seemed that it was even older than the copyright date of 2002. The chapters on what to look for in a digital camera, and how to select one list technology that has been discontinued, such as digital cameras using floppy disks to store their pictures. There is also no discussion of shooting in RAW picture format.

In Summary, this book is strictly a beginners book, but I would not suggest it even for beginners due to the out of date information.

Rating:
Summary: A Five star review - BY THE AUTHOR !!
Review: This may indeed be worthy of five stars (maybe), but personally I would be reluctant to buy a book where the only review is by the author trying to boost their ratings.

Rating:
Summary: message from the author
Review: While researching and writing this book, I discovered a little secret: You don't have to be a techie to have fun with digital photography. I've come to realize that it's possible for anyone to enjoy the instant gratification and creative freedom that digital photography provides. I've designed this book to be your guide as you explore the exciting world of digital photography. It is intended for anyone who has considered purchasing a digital camera but is not sure where to begin, already owns a digital camera and wants to get more creative with it, or would like to experiment with digital images made from scanned 35mm photos. You'll find tips on purchasing digital cameras, scanners, printers, and software, plus pointers on taking great
photos and getting the most from digital photography. I invite you to join me in creating, using, and sharing digital photos. Read, learn, experiment, and enjoy!