Magic Lantern Guides(r) Nikon D200

by Simon Stafford

Book Overview

Go far beyond the manufacturer's instruction book and take full advantage of all of the Nikon D200's innovative features with the help of this Magic Lantern Guide. Take optimal advantage of its 10.2... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579908861
• ISBN13: 9781579908867
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

I got what I wanted out of the book.

I wanted to quickly learn how to use the D200. Going area by area, the book explains all the different options, something about what the options do, and why you might want to pick one option over the other. In some areas I could have used more explination. I guess that is an acceptable tradeoff. Too detailed of coverage would have made the book too long. After reading the book I can now operate the D200.

Excellent start-up book for the camera

One of the reasons for this review is to continue to improve the overall rating for this book -- the one-star comments are (in my humble opinion) irresponsible and unfair -- they are based on nothing more than an early mock-up picture and have nothing to do with the content of the book. I'm an intermediate-level photographer venturing into the world of digital photography for the first time. I agree with a previous reviewer that this is the reference manual Nikon should have included with the camera. It is comprehensive, easy to read and includes some general advice by the author. If you are in a similar position you cannot go wrong with this book, in fact I would consider it essential reading.

Like a manual but better. A good reference too.

With Magic Lantern Guides, I always know exactly what I'm getting. They aren't advanced photography books, so look elsewhere for one of those. Instead, they are basically a much clearer, better-written manual explaining buttons, features, tricks and tips. I found it extremely helpful in learning the camera before investing my own money in one and it works as a fine reference for seldom used functions. Thom Hogan's E-book is more technical and has a lot more info, but this one will appeal to a wider audience. It also doesn't require reading on a computer, which I find less usable and less portable.

Excellent extension of manual

The book is an excellent companion for any D200 owner. It includes a lot of information on how the settings of the camera can be used and what limits its features have. In particular, it gives a lot more information (and explanations) than the Nikon manual does. It is clearly written and easy to understand. Needless to say: The cover picture is of the real D200!

Focused guide with pertinent info and helpful tips

It's a pity the rating of this fine volume is being dragged down by one-star reviews from people who never even saw the book (and couldn't as it they were submitted long before the book was published). In fact, it's a fine book, focused on the essentials and truly useful info., and with many helpful shooting tips throughout.