Though the coverage is certainly comprehensive, and includes sections on how things work, how to decide what to buy, and useful tips on operating both cameras and software, it has relatively little that will interest the advanced user. Of necessity, the breadth of coverage determines that detail in some areas (like Photoshop) are limited.

The text is liberally spattered with real world examples, and includes many references to cameras that are current models (as of November 99) though these models will rapidly go out of date. McCLelland and Eismanns real world experience shines through clearly. Though they stop short of recommending actual models, its not difficult to read between the lines as to what they like and dislike. Several years of reviewing many of the same models for both computer and photographic magazines leads me to concur with almost all their comments.