The Scott Kelby Digital Photography Boxed Set, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 [Paperback] brings us the same brilliant teacher who changed the “digital darkroom” forever with his groundbreaking, #1 bestselling, award-winning book “The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers“, shows which button to push, which setting to use, when to use them, and hundreds of the most closely guarded photographic “tricks of the trade”. Scott tackles the most important side of digital photography–how to take pro-quality shots – by using the same tricks today’s top digital pros use. In plain English, he takes us through using flash, shooting close up photography, travel photography, shooting people, and even how to build a studio from scratch. Scott Kelby has an easy-to-read style that explains all this in plain English, I might add, a refreshing and imaginative approach.

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Pentax K-x 12.4 MP Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens (White) is yet another camera bordering on the purely professional. It is a bit more user friendly but still features its many very high-end qualities. This DSLR has a 12.4 megapixel images sensor and in-camera shake reduction technology. It’s capable of capturing 720p HD video at a steady 24 frames per second, and features several essential tools to improve your pictures such as Face Recognition and contrast autofocus. Needless to say there is a near limitless speed potential and it packs processors who could handle 1/6000 a second as a maximum shudder speed. Designed to compete with the EOS and other brands in this near-professional marketplace, the competition is very promising for us all. Cameras such as this are a blast for almost anyone but especially those semi- or fully fledged ambitious cameramen and women who want to find the contraption best suited for their needs.

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Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) is an excellent “first Professional DSLR camera”. This camera highlights the sensors and image processor which border this camera on the very front edge of the best Pro Camera’s. It also offers a terrific zoom capacity in stunning clarity. It also offers speed, with  instant startup times, speedy autofocus and minimal shutter lag. The EOS Rebel XS is one of the fastest cameras available today. It can shoot up to 3.0 fps (frames per second), in bursts of up to 514 JPEGs or 5 RAW files, so you’ll never, ever miss a shot. A note: the EOS Rebel XS is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF and EF-S lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses. Please read for far more.

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Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens is a mouthful. This is not your father’s camera. This one is quite special. User reviews for this very popular high-end piece of work are universally off the charts. The new 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor combines with the  Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens, a near standard in the industry. Add to that motion power – full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with HDMI output. The 3.0-inch Clear View LCD captures shots in a larger and clear field. Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and – of course – video. This gorgeous little camera captures images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards  which are not included in most original orders. This is a dynamite camera.

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The Opteka Professional 1X2.5X Right Angle Viewfinder For Canon, Olympus, Nikon, Sony, and Pentax Digital SLR Cameras includes 5 eyepiece adapters for Canon EOS (fits all but 5D), Nikon (fits all but D300), Minolta, Sony Alpha, Leica, Pentax, Olympus and Fuji SLR cameras. It keeps correct subject position even with 360 degrees rotation, an under rated virtue which allows much more adaptability than the original 90 degree statement. The diopter adjustment is designed to accommodate for individual eyesight and possesses a soft rubber eyecup for comfortable viewing. There are a total of 9 elements in 5 groups with Opteka High Definition Mulit-Coated Optics. The adjustable 1X – 2X Magnification allows for amazing adjustment, often superior to the enlargements of the cameras themselves. The eyepiece turns to focus, making it abundantly simple to use.

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The Canon PowerShot S90 10MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-inch LCD has become one of the very most popular buys in the overall world of camera’s. Currently rated as the 8th most popular camera in terms of sales and extremely high ratings in customer satisfaction, make this Canon a true keeper. The large LCD and the exceptional quality of the 3.8x Wide Angle Zoom with Image Stabilizer are merely the tip of the love fest, featuring facilities which have until recently only been available to true camera-philes. Incredibly,  the new 10-megapixel High Sensitivity System and DIGIC 4 Image Processor offer improved low-light image performance, plus a Low Light scene mode for ISO settings up to 12,800. Night photography just got one heck of a lot easier!

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This Bower Pro Digital SLR Photography Backpack, Tripod and Cleaning Kit may or may not be of strictly “professional” caliber, yet it supplies just about everything any photographer could want. The kit includes a Bower Pro Digital SLR Photography Back Pack, made from rugged, weather-resistant nylon. Therefore, the backpack backpack will easily hold the desired camera, lenses, flash and other accessories, while allowing a photographer to keep his hands free for uninterrupted shooting. Featuring several padded compartments with adjustable padded dividers,  enough to safely hold an SLR camera body, and up to 7 lenses or other similarly-sized accessories. The large zippered side pockets are perfect for storing smaller accessories such as lens filters, memory cards, cables, batteries or film. Padded back and shoulder straps insure comfort even when carrying heavy loads, and a topple-resistant base keeps your gear from falling over. It also has side adjustable straps ideal for holding small tripods or light stands in place. Included as well is a precision design deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR camera cleaning kit. One last thing – the Precision Design Deluxe Camera Tripod with Carrying Case completes a rather full package of accessories and well-designed protective gear, perfect for moving around in some security.

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The Hercules HR-9000 Super Strong Extra Large Aluminum Case (Black) is among the sturdiest and most protective professional casings for camera equipment there is. This particular unit is designed to hold 1-2 digital SLR cameras along with 1-4 lenses and plenty of room for more accessories. These tight cases are constructed with reinforced aluminum with PVC side-panels and 2 heavy duty hinges. Pre-cut and totally adjustable foam units allow customizing a layout. The package also includes padded removable/movable dividers. With built-in duel locks with key, a detachable shoulder strap, this unit is portable and sturdy. The dimensions:

Outside: 18 1/8 x 12 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches

Inside: 17 1/2 x 12 1/8 x 6 inches

Large, attractive, functional and adaptable, this unit is perfect for the busy professional who likes some organization with his tools.

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The Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras is a wonder of ergonomics and an extremely useful item for productive creative possibility. The unit is very light weight and easily coordinated with a camera. The latch for the bounce head has a handy large rubber button to unlock it. All buttons are soft touch, backlit, and very responsive. The TTL display is lit as well. There is a smooth locking device to secure it on the hotshoe.

In wireless remote mode, the SB-800 can act both as the master and slave and it comes with a useful diffusion dome,
two colored gel filters and can do repeating flash (in the same exposure), for a strobe effect. Nikon includes a cool, full color book showing what you can do with the SB-600 as well as the 800. Each lighting setup has a corresponding page number for the 600 or 800 manual to tell you how to do it. The book is very helpful and very well printed.

In short, the amazingly wide array of lighting possibilities in photography are nearly all covered in one way or another with this stunningly adaptable flash system. Responsive to th max and adaptable to almost any situation, it represents on of the best purchases in the flash realm.

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The Canon Powershot SX201S 12.1 MP With 20X Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom was ranked as #1 in Consumer Reports Camera Testing and for good reason. This camera borders on being a professionals best friend with its articulating LCD display (pull out, tilt/move) and the high-powered 20x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer. The 2.5-inch Vari-Angle System LCD offers an improved Smart AUTO – intelligently selecting from 22 predefined shooting situations. The DIGIC 4 Image Processor and the 12.1-megapixel resolution yields fabulous  poster-size, photo-quality prints.

But this packed little item offers even more – The ability to easily share video files. The .mov file format is a more widely accepted format, which can easily be shared (without processing/conversion). The files are accepted on sites such as You Tube. The files can be played with Quicktime and other media players (e.g. VLC). For those who enjoy the process of video-sharing and who compare the resolution and clarity of other camcorders to this camera, this guy wins by a landslide. This is a true advancement in camera excellence and well worthy of its high regard.

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