Night and Low-light Photography: The Complete Guide Paperback – 29 Jun. 2001

Lee Frost is obviously an old time film photographer from way back when and this book is definatley aimed at the amateur photographer. If you don't know what a shutter speed is or how aperture affects depth of field, you will know by the time you're nearly a third of the way through this book.I find myself recommending this first third to someone starting off in photography; possibly even before they've bought a camera as it tells people in no uncertain terms that the camera does not, a photographer, make.Among the advice in these early pages is also a heads up on filters and how to get the best use out of a tripod, monopod, small bean bags, shuter release cables, the difference between medium format and 35mm ... it is a good read and contains a lot of information written in an understandable way. I can envisage those new to photography having to read some sections two or three times, however, in order to get the concepts straight in their head.A lot of the writing is about film balance type and filters; this tells as it is a 2008 reprint of a book first published in 1999. To this book, digital cameras and in-camera light temperature balance are a distant dream. It does make a good point, however, which is that a handheld light meter can be very important for some of the shots as some modern cameras don't go beyond thirty seconds and require a bulb mode; handheld metres can go well down below this range.Despite the decade age of this book, the advice within its pages is still good and solid; right down to the grey card and how to read incident and reflective light. It covers bracketing, flash sync in relation to the shutter and all sorts of tricks that not only form the basis of a photographers trick bag but go right up to the things that any skilled photographer will use. This advice, if taken on board and practiced, will take a beginner in to a seriously advanced amateure; but I have to admit that it will take some time for all the techniques to be practiced and mastered.In all, this book will take someone new to photography and bring them up to speed with a multitude of techniques. An experienced photographer might pick up some inspiration in going beyond the standard sunset and sunrise photography but not much more. The subjects covered go indoors, outdoors, light painting, fairgrounds, candles, well to be honest the list would be much, much shorter if I detailed what the book leaves out.The only downside is that the book seems to be a reprint but not a rework. It doesn't take account of digital cameras but to be honest, that's no biggie. An essential book for a beginner, but not for someone already used to photography.

I gave it to a friend who is obsessed, keen photographer and wanted to be an expert in all sorts of lighting situations and they found it really handy

Having read (and enjoyed) a number of Lee Frost's other books, I was looking forward to something sensible, practical and inspiring. The book is certainly that. Lovely pictures and down to earth discussion on how the kinds of effects are achieved including detailed camera set-up.However, as I've discovered in some of Lee's earlier books, he is strongly film-biased and it shows in this book. I had hoped that, being published relatively recently, there would be more than a passing nod to digital but there wasn't. I was disappointed with that but not entirely surprised.That said, the majority of settings and techniques in the book can be replicated on a DSLR (and even a good Creative Compact). Lee manages to make the techniques sound relatively simple and achievable by anyone willing to take some time and trouble.I'd recommend a number of Lee's other books and this one is certainly worth a look if the subject matter is of specific interest, regardless of whether you shoot film or digital.

Having previously read Lee Frost's book on filters I had already been impressed by his easy to read style. This book is now quite dated as it was written in 1999 when digital cameras were very much in their infancy and therefore having limitations. A lot of space is given to choosing the correct speed of film and no reference at all to the now readily available ISO options of a modern digital cameras. The book nevertheless has a lot of very useful information and tips for low light photography. I particularly valued the many photographs included to help illustrate the text. Many readers may well be put off by the constant references to changing the film and the selection of films you should carry in your bag. There is no doubt I have learnt skills from this book but feel there well be better, more up to date books available on this subject.

This book is dedicated to film users of which I am one. I still use colour transparency film because I believe that it is superior to digital in the quality of reproduction..To achieve the best results from film the execution of the shot is of vital importance and its' use in low light requires great care and attention to aperure and shutter speed settings.The author has written a concise and helpful guide and also provides an invaluable description of the correct use of filters.All in all it is worth every penny and whilst aimed at film users, digital users will find a wealth of good tips too.An excellent book for those of us wanting a little more from our pictures.

Wanting to do some low-light photography but not nowing where to begin? This is the book! It is filled with beatifull pictures that shows exactly what kind of exiting possibilities one have when dealing with low-light photography. How to use sparklers, torches, flash and candles to frame light and shaddow...After reading the book I immediately took my Nikon F3 into a dark night with fog and produced some 4 brilliant pictures in an impossible environment. The book told me how to do it!I would recommend this book to any photographer, be he amateur or pro.

Lots of good advice. Clear and concise. Used to develop skills.

Purchased as a present so not opened by me. G