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Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D80 (Magic Lantern Guides)

Simon Stafford

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 47 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Excellent reference 5 out of 5 stars.
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Excellent guide - especially in conjunction with your user manual - or if you don't have a user manual at all. The Magic Lantern Guides are clearly written. You can go from beginning to end or just by the certain sections for what you need.

Excellent ! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Excellent resource for owners / users of Nikon D80. A lot to plough thru front to back, but very accessible for problem solving. Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only)

Editorial Review:

MAGIC LANTERN GUIDES: NIKON D80, Simon Stafford, A Lark Photography Book Simon Stafford's photographs have been used widely in newspapers, books, calendars, and magazines. Completely self-taught, he has built up a wealth of experience over the past twenty years with both film and digital cameras. Throughout his photographic career he has used the Nikon system extensively, and is now the Technical Editor to the Nikon Owners' Club International's Nikon Owner magazine. The new, mid-priced Nikon D80 replaces the Nikon D70s/D70 which was the subject of the best-selling Magic Lantern Guide ever! This model features a 10 megapixelsensor, up-sized 2.5" LCD monitor, and 4.5 fps capability.

Magic Lantern Guides: Pentax K20D (Magic Lantern Guides)

Peter K. Burian

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

A bit better than the original owner's manual. 2 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This book goes step by step into every single feature, function and adjustment possible in this camera, but nothing else. I does explain most in layman's terms.

I would have liked practical examples being showed as illustration for certain features or settings. I think a book of this matter should have them, as is the only practical way to show what this or that does to your pictures and what to expect from every setting and function available.

Better than the Manual 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book is a must have for anyone who purchases the Pentax K20D. While it is a near mirror of the actual manual, it is written in such a manner that can be understood by any and all.

Again, A must have.

Editorial Review:

This brand-new Pentax has major, new features, and this Magic Lantern Guide helps photographers make the most of every one. It covers such exciting upgrades as the low-noise, high-resolution CMOS sensor; the Live View that provides a real-time preview of a scene on a large monitor; a series of picture style options for creating different effects; a Dynamic range Adjustment option;plus a greater variety of post-processing alternatives than ever before.

Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D90 (Magic Lantern Guides)

Simon Stafford

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- The first DSLR with high definition movie capability demands new skills and techniques, and this is the only guide that can help the advanced amateur master them

- Written by best-selling author and Nikon technical expert Simon Stafford.

- The DVD allows new owners to learn from the experts

Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D300 (Magic Lantern Guides)

Simon Stafford

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

incomplete update from D200 version of same book 2 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Alas, this book reads like a hurried update of the D200 guide. In fact, there is at least one typo in the book that describes the "D200" instead of the D300 -- and not as a comparison.

The book also falls short in de-mystifying camera-specific D300 topics like long exposures. For example, I wanted to take some night shots and could not find any complete description of how to use the Bulb setting. I ended up going back to the Nikon D300 manual.

The book contains some useful photography tips, otherwise I would have rated it even lower.

Had I bought it from Amazon, I would have returned this book.

Editorial Review:

Simon Stafford, the Technical Editor to the Nikon Owners' Club International's Nikon Owner magazine, tells all about the company's new semi-pro camera, the D300. He explains how to make the most of the model's up-to-the-minute attributes, including the 12.3 effective megapixel Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor with integrated A/D converter and the increased bit precision of selectable 14-bit NEF (RAW) output.

Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D700 (Magic Lantern Guides)

Simon Stafford

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Magic Lantern Guides: Pentax K200D (Magic Lantern Guides)

Michael Guncheon

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great Companion Book 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

I was unsure about buying this book. I've found the K200D manual somewhat readable and have gleaned other info, such as using manual lenses, from the internet. I have never read a Magic Lantern Guide, and the reviews for other camera guides are generally positive but also sometimes mixed.

That said, I am extremely pleased with this book. It is exactly what I was looking for. To start with, the photos are all black and white, but they are very effective at demonstrating the point--much better than Pentax's drawings and photos. I don't know how much of the book is boilerplate with other guides, but it definitely seems to be tailored to the K200D.

I haven't read this book in detail yet, but I've already learned about the different Pentax series lenses as well as filter types. In addition, I've learned about its dedicated flash (AF-360FGZ). The instruction manual for the flash is full of tables and cryptic modes. This book makes it easier for me to understand and apply.

One thing that may be missing is information on using older Pentax lenses, specifically manual lenses. It's mentioned briefly in the aperture ring section, but that probably isn't sufficient information by itself. For me this is important because one of the reasons I went with this camera is the huge lens availability. Other than that, it's a great book that I'm glad I bought.

Editorial Review:

With easy-to-understand tips and advice, this Magic Lantern Guide will have owners of the new Pentax K200D taking great pictures in no time. Learn which file and resolution settings give the best image quality from the camera's impressive 10.2 megapixel CCD image sensor. Find out how to get sharp, blur-freephotos with the camera's autofocus system. Discover when to use AUTO Pict, and which Scene modes work best for various subjects. Or try the more advanced creative modes to freeze action or isolate your subject for pictures that pop. Finally, hints on using the camera's built-in flash and choosing accessory flashunits and lenses help make mastering digital SLR photography fun, easy, and rewarding.

Magic Lantern Guides: Canon EOS Rebel XSi EOS 450D (Magic Lantern Guides)

Michael Guncheon

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Magic Lantern Camera Guide 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 7 people found this review helpful.

This book is well illustrated with pictures and diagrams. The Magic Lantern Guide makes a complicated camera user friendly.

Editorial Review:

The Canon EOS Rebel X line of consumer-oriented D-SLR cameras has made its indelible mark on the market. Canon sells tons of these models and that's why the Magic Lantern Guides and DVDs that explain how to use them are bestsellers too. The Rebel XSi (the EOS 450D outside of North America) is the most recent update, and it's bound to be a hit with its 12.2 MP sensor; fast-focusing 9-point AF system; and large 3.0-inch LCD monitor with Live View function.Released right alongside this fabulous camera, Magic Lantern's book and DVD is a must for every XSi owner. With complete information on how to use everyy camera feature and function, plus images to instruct and inspire, Magic Lantern guides help photographers get the most out of all their photo equipment. Easy to follow, and featuring sturdy laminated covers and a handy, quick reference wallet card, these conveiniently-sized manuals are an essential accessary for todays complex digital gear.

Magic Lantern Guides: Canon EOS 50D (Magic Lantern Guides)

Russell Graves

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Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D3 (Magic Lantern Guides)

Simon Stafford

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- Perfect for professional photographers, this book offers an extremely thorough guide to every feature, function, menu setting, custom setting, and image processing function on this extremely complex FX-format pro model.

- Written by a highly regarded technical expert on Nikon gear, and our topbest-selling Magic Lantern Guides® author.

Magic Lantern Guides: Pentax K10D (Magic Lantern Guides)

Peter K. Burian

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Total reviews: 29 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book does a much better job of explaining the features and power of the K10d camera. I would highly recommend it to anyone that owns this camera!

Pentax K10D MAgic Lantern Guide. 5 out of 5 stars.
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I held off buying this guide for quite some time because the reviews I read stated that the photographs it contained were in black and white instead of color, and not very good.

I finally caved in and purchased this guide only to find that the black and white photographs were bright, clear and sharp (not "grainy" as I had pictured them) and - most importantly - extremely informative. The guide is an almost necessary addition to the manual that comes with the camera. The manual is steeped in detail and feels, sometimes, like a hindrance when you simply want to get on with it and take a few photographs. The Magic Lantern Guide, on the other hand, cuts to the chase and even adds a few detours that the manual does not go into. All in all, the guide has turned out to be a wise investment, allowing me to get the most - and the best - out of my great camera.

Editorial Review:

The K10D 10-megapixel digital camera is proof positive that Pentax has become a serious contender in the digital SLR market. With its impressive 10.2 megapixel image sensor, shake-reduction technology, automatic dust removal cleaning system, weather resistant body seals, and more, it’s both feature-packed and an excellent value. This new Magic Lantern Guide details every function and operation of this exciting camera. Page by information-packed page, it helps camera buyers become better photographers by helping them take advantage of every control, as well as providing general principles of photography and lighting.