Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon AF Speedlight Flash System: Master the Creative Lighting System! (A Lark Photography Book)
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Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon AF Speedlight Flash System: Master the Creative Lighting System! (A Lark Photography Book)
Simon Stafford
Manufacturer: Lark Books
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ASIN: 1579905889

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Nikon manufactures some of the most sophisticated accessory flash equipment found in today's marketplace, and the Magic Lantern Guide shows photographers exactly how to master the complex equipment and operating modes of the company's AF Speedlight Flash System. That's why it's destined to be the most often used reference on photographic flash technique. From advice on Multi-sensor balanced fill flash, bounce flash, rear-curtain sync to high-speed sync, or multiple flash set-ups, this manual explains everything. It comes complete with a course on the basics of flash handling, specialized flash technique, and a model-by-model review of using current flash gear with Nikon cameras. 5 x 7-1/2". b/w illus. throughout

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars It's a good book.......2007-01-24

I like this book. Unlike most of the book in this series that mostly written for people who lost a manual this one goes far beyond manufactures manual. Even if you a not a Nikon flash users it contains some information that could be interested for anyone in flash photography.

4 out of 5 stars Finally!.......2007-01-18

I have been looking for help with the Speedlight system for over a year - since first purchasing my SB-800. There only ones I found were out-of-print and obviously too outdated to matter anyway! If you think figuring out how to access all the power of one model is difficult, just imagine trying to cover all the models Nikon has produced since it introduced TTL. Add to that the fact that Nikon bodies change the available features. (The current digital bodies like D200 are covered as well). A daunting prospect for any author. So the good news is that I found the book very helpful and it clears up a lot of my confusion. The bad news is that you must sort thru a lot of info about Speedlight models and film bodies that you are unlikely to own.

2 out of 5 stars SB-800 Guide.......2007-01-10

This book was WAY over my head. It was a struggle to understand and I did not finish but about half of it. If you are not an advanced lighting technician you should look for a more simple SB-800 guide. I wish I had known this before I purchased it. Nikon has a CD that I wish I had purchased instead. This book was too technical for me.

3 out of 5 stars Throwing a Little Light on the Subject.......2006-11-20

Here's a book aimed at Nikon camera owners using the speedlights that make up the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS). Perhaps the most innovative function of this system is the ability to exercise a new degree of control in the use of multiple lights.

The book starts out providing some basic flash concepts and explaining Nikon's nomenclature (which is often confusing because of the similarity of terms over the years) for its different flash modes. The author follows with a discussion of flash techniques, including direct flash, bounce flash, and repeating flash. The most practical chapters tell you how to use a single speedlight to take pictures, and how to use multiple speedlights. Finally, there are descriptions of both the early digital speedlights, i.e., the SB 28DX and the SB-80DX and then the components of the CLS. There is an addendum on the D80 which has a built-in speedlight that works with the CLS, and which probably was necessitated by Nikon bringing that camera to market as the book was going to press.

The book is aimed purely at the technical side of using these speedlights and does not touch on the artistic use of the lights. This book probably was in response to the difficulty that some people had in understanding the manuals that come with Nikon products, and integrating the manuals from several different products. But this effort at integration creates its own brand of confusion. The author tries to tell you how to use the products with both film and digital cameras, but since the automatic features of the CLS have to be handled differently for film and digital cameras, the instructions are somewhat confusing. I suggest you go through the book with a magic marker and highlight the sections applicable to your type of camera (and if you shoot both film and digital, you'd better use both a yellow and a blue marker!)

Moreover, don't think you can skip over any of the material, because important information may just have a passing reference in an unusual place. It took me several readings to understand that I could not use my SB-28DX with a digital camera for multiple speedlight use. (That's not altogether true - it's possible to shoot in manual mode, but if you are going to do that, you lose all the advantages of modern speedlights. You're better off junking your old SB-28DX and getting a new CLS speedlight).

There are several pictures included in the book but they are of a rather pedestrian nature and add nothing to one's understanding of Nikon speedlights. Additionally, except for the cover there is no color printing in the book. Finally, for a system that has been on the market for a couple of years, this book looks like it was rushed to market with many typographical errors.

The Nikon CLS system offers unprecedented opportunities for photographers to use flash for better pictures. However, if you are looking for ideas on increasing your creativity, look elsewhere. On the other hand, if you are still having a problem with the technical side of your speedlight, like how to set your SB-800 to control the lighting balance of a second flash, this book will prove useful to you.

3 out of 5 stars Expected better.......2006-11-11

I have Simon Stafford's "The new Nikon compendium" and use it all the time as reference. I purchased the current book before purchasing a Nikon R1 flash kit. While Mr. Stafford mentions the compatibility problems between various camera bodies and this kit, no mention is made (in the book) of the fact that you CANNOT use the R1-kit, or the SB-R200 flash system, with a stack of Nikon LENSES - they are incompatible - and serious damage may result, esp when using AF. Nikon says "the weight of this Speedlight when attached to the front of the lens will cause excess strain on the barrel and helicoid, affecting lens performance". Whilst thankfully I have not damaged my lens (found the fine print in the manual before using the kit), I would have liked Mr. Stafford to have done his research, and I would have liked to have been warned! I have spent a lot of money on the R1-kit after reading this book. Not happy.

Then I tried to refer to the book on how to use the Nikon D200 camera in commander mode with the new Nikon CLS speedligths. And while I could find the info on how to set up the SU-800 controller, I just could not find any info on how to set up the camera itself to act as a commander, when not using the SU-800 commander. My camera does not need the SU-800 commander, so I don't own one. So I ended up refering back to the Nikon camera manual to find out which menu item to set and how. Hmmm. Shouldn't this info be in the book? Easily accessible and indexed?

Anyone want to buy a slightly used book about the Nikon AF Flash system?
Magic Lantern Guides: Canon EOS 30D (Magic Lantern Guides)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Magic Lantern Guides: Canon EOS 30D (Magic Lantern Guides)
Rob Sheppard
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ASIN: 157990971X

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Packed with diagrams, instructions, and tips, Magic Lantern has become the world's most popular brand of camera guide. Sturdy and well-produced, with laminated covers for long life and sized for portability, they have a tradition of helping photographers make the most of their equipment. This newest entry is dedicated to the just-released Canon EOS 30D. Canon has added or improved the following features, all of which receive in-depth coverage in the superb Magic Lantern style: a new and larger 2.52, 230K pixel, 170s wide viewing angle LCD screen; an 8.2 megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor; and picture style image processing parameters. 5 X 7 1/2. b/w illus. throughout.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Book for this Camera.......2007-09-16

I suggest you run out and get this immediately if you are brand new to these type of cameras. I was when I got it and it helped me a lot. I wanted to just read up on my camera and everything it can do, because I'm the kind of person who just likes knowing everything about something. I learned more than I expected to and the author is very down to Earth and easy to understand. He phrases things the way a normal, casual photographer will understand.
I realize that the book's not perfect if you're already knowledgeable about DSLRs and you probably will outgrow this book as you become more and more experienced with your camera, but this is a great jumping off point for someone who wants more than the manual, but who doesn't want a book on digital photography in general.
The book is thorough, enjoyable and educational.

1 out of 5 stars Magic Lantern Reviews Confuse.......2007-08-25

Hi All:

I am not reviewing the book itself, but the reviews offered here about the book. The first review highlighting Rob Sheppard and Lightroom is Fantastic - giving top review and all other reviews afterwards give extremely poor reviews of same product. Very confusing so decided not to get Magic Lantern book.

1 out of 5 stars The 30D manual is better and free.......2007-07-02

This book is a huge disappointment. Why are you thinking of spending $15 for a supplemental manual? If you're like me you want something that goes beyond the camera manual, a second resource that explains your new camera in more detail than the often abbreviated explanations in most manufacturer manuals. This book fails miserably.

First, the camera manual is much better organized. This guide wanders and meanders, the author repeats information and appears to be trying to pad the length of his guide to make it more impressive. He has two sections that repeat the same information about 30D file formats. He has three sections that repeat the same information about the LCD display, probably one of the simplest and most self explanatory parts of the camera. Other examples of redundancy abound throughout the book.

Second, the manual is actually more explicit than this book for many camera functions. In the section about histograms on the display the manual has an illustration, this book's author relies on pure verbal descriptions. In the section on manual focus he tells the reader to use the exposure meter system without any kind of illustration to explain what the meter is how it operates. The camera manual has a picture of the exposure meter and specific details about how it works.

Third, when the author does seem to be going beyond the manual he stays annoyingly vague. For example, when discussing the two types of tripod heads he only says they differ but doesn't say HOW they differ or what the advantages and disadvantages of each are. When talking about high speed flash synchronization he says that some flashes can operate with shutter speeds above the 1/250 second limit, but he doesn't explain how you can accomplish this.

Fourth, the book is full of unremarkable photos that poorly illustrate what the author is saying. Pictures of the camera lack any kind of pointers to specifically show what button or feature he is talking about. One picture illustrating fill flash doesn't show with and without comparisons to show the reader what fill flash can do. Some pictures simply don't have anything to do with the caption beneath it. One picture is supposed to illustrate the continuous 5 frame/sec shooting mode. But the picture is of an SUV driving down a dusty road...how does that illustrate the camera's feature? The printing resolution and detail is so poor that most of the pictures look amateurish or just bad.

Finally, in many instances the author simply rephrases information from the manual without adding anything new. He spends 8 pages detailing the custom functions available but each one is an almost literal copy of the manual, differing only in a few verbs or adjective used.

Don't buy this book. It won't provide you with any information that isn't in the manual and the information it does present is poorly organized.

5 out of 5 stars Love Magic Lantern Guides!!!!.......2007-05-09

I have never been disappointed in a Magic Lantern Guides book!! This one, like the others, is chock full of information and very, very helpful!! There is no doubt in my mind, unless you know all there is to know
about cameras, you will love this handy, informative book!!! I use it often and love it!!!

5 out of 5 stars wonderful .......2007-03-09

I Loved this. I don't have the camara yet as my husband got it for me.He has yet to return home. Just reading it has given alot of info.
The Photographic Guide to Exposure
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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The Photographic Guide to Exposure
Chris Weston
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With brilliant photographs, simple-to-use charts, and enlightening graphics, the entire complex art of exposure is “exposed,” stripped down, and expertly presented in easily understandable sections. What is the right amount of light for a given scene or type of film? How can you measure it, and with what tools and techniques? What effect does controlling exposure have on the entire process? These questions and others are answered here, enhanced with plentiful images, hints, and tips. Find out how different exposure meters work, learn to control camera functions for good exposure, cope with difficult lighting conditions, use exposure to create mood, and much more.

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3 out of 5 stars Frustrating read!.......2007-09-07

I found this book very basic in it's content and many times non-descriptive in its explanations of exposure technique and/or theory. I have read the book cover to cover and found myself scratching my head more than once, saying to myself "what the heck is he trying say here?". Many of the points the author trys to make are elusive (leaving the reader still not understanding fully) and in attempting to explain his points, he skips around so much(assuming the reader will fill in the blanks) that reading this book is frustrating to say the least. Although some reference is made to digital, majority of the authors references are to film. For beginners for sure, but beginners be forwarned, reading this book first may put a damper on your enthusiasm for photography and at the very least will leave you saying to yourself "I need more thorough and concise explanations".

5 out of 5 stars An essential, timeless classic.......2007-08-08

Weston's book is a timeless classic. Sure, it's focus is largely on film photography, and it requires slow, careful, focused, and attentive reading, but the basic concept of exposure is explained here better than in any other popular book on the subject I've read.

From descriptions of different metering systems found in today's cameras, to different ways of approaching a scene which is a subject of a photograph, to incidental light metering, and a brief, but sensible introduction to the zone system, this is an outstanding book, written with clarity of purpose and style, which picks up where Peterson's much less inquisitive, and by far more basic Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition) leaves its readers.

5 out of 5 stars First Class Reference.......2007-06-16

I discovered this book in my local library. I liked it so much that I bought a copy to keep as my "photography reference".
It's a great read, easy to digest and is written clearly and concisely.
Full of useful information, tables tips and practical examples.

I have read an a lot of books and articles on photography, this one stands out as the best.

Congratulations Chris Western
Magic Lantern Guides: Canon Eos A2e/A2 (Magic Lantern Guides)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • This book has been some of my favorite reading!
  • Excellent camera manual.
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  • A Must Have If You Own This Camera or the EOS 5
  • Canon Eos A2E/A2 (Magic Lantern Guides Series) (P-1-M38F3)
Magic Lantern Guides: Canon Eos A2e/A2 (Magic Lantern Guides)
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Quality users' guides help photographers get the most from their photo equipment. Magic Lantern Guides have sewn bindings and laminated covers for long life. Softbound. 5 x 7-1/2". Approximately 176 pp., fully illustrated in color and black and white.

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5 out of 5 stars This book has been some of my favorite reading!.......2003-04-08

After I bought a used A2E, I bought this book to substitute for the owner's manual. I thought I would be using it as an occasional reference and be done with it. I was wrong. This is a very concise and informative guide to photography for both beginners as well as advanced amateurs and semi-pros. Even though I've used Canon SLR's for the last 22 years (along with my large format equipment) and have taught photography at the college level, I found that this book was a valuable refresher of 35mm skills as well as a helpful alternative to the owner's manual.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent camera manual........2001-08-04

Is far more in depth than the manual that you get with the camera when you purchase it. Will teach you what everything on your camera does and how to do it. It is also a great resource to read if thinking about buying the camera, before making the investment. I have the A2 and enjoy it thoroughly. It compares well with much more expensive cameras.

5 out of 5 stars I give this manual a thumbs up!.......2000-06-13

I found this book to be a great deal better than the manual that accompanied my EOS A2. It's clear, concise, easy to read, understand and a great book for the amateur or the professional. I like the way this book delved into specific areas and gave recommendations and tips for particular situations. For cameras like the EOS A2, manuals like this are essential for understanding its features and to make photography meaningful and rewarding. My only criticism would be the lack of an index. I've been involved in photography for 25 years and rate myself as an intermediate to advanced.

5 out of 5 stars A Must Have If You Own This Camera or the EOS 5.......2000-04-01

Not only does this expand on the manual, it gives additional information. Elaborates on many functions the manual only touched on as well as mentioned others the manual ignored. Offers extensive information on lenses, flashes and other accessories. The EOS 5 is the international version of this camera and this book is entirely compatible with it as well (that is the camera I own). Buy it, you won't be sorry (even if you think you already "know" your camera).

5 out of 5 stars Canon Eos A2E/A2 (Magic Lantern Guides Series) (P-1-M38F3).......2000-01-20

This book also covers the Canon EOS 5 which is what I have. This book filled in the blanks or gave reasons why cerain things work the way they do. It also gave recomendations and sugestions from professionals who have used the camera. I have used single lens reflex cameras since 1954. I rate myself as an advanced amature photographer.
Digital Photography 1 2 3: Taking and Printing Great Pictures (A Lark Photography Book)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • An excellent introduction
Digital Photography 1 2 3: Taking and Printing Great Pictures (A Lark Photography Book)
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This is exactly what the many photographers who are venturing into the digital world for the first time have been looking for: an easy-to-follow, well-illustrated manual that provides them with all the knowledge they need to take great digital photographs. And PCPhoto editor Rob Sheppard is the perfect person to guide beginners. In simple language, he gives a quick overview of what to expect from the digital camera; offers indispensable information on shooting techniques, cameras, printers, and accessories; and expertly unravels the confusion over formats and file sizes, lens conversion factors, media cards, downloading pictures, and the basics of getting a good print. Anyone who has just acquired a camera or ink jet printer, or is in the market for one, will find this indispensable.

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5 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction.......2005-04-26

This book is the best I have seen for providing a succinct but comprehensive overview of digital photography methods and equipment for the beginner. It is easy to find what you want to learn about and copiously illustrated. Because it is just published, the equipment and technique information is up to date. The author's writing style is "just right" for conveying needed and useful information without overwhelming you with nuances. It is a perfect supplement to your camera's manual and it is only $7.95! I am going to look into more of Rob Sheppard's books on photography.
Photoshop Made Easy
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    Photoshop Made Easy
    Nick Sullivan
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    Finally, here is a guide to the favorite program of digital and film photographers alike—Photoshop—that’s user-friendly and jargon-free. Packed with 750 screenshots, it covers only what users need to know to get the job done and make the most of this powerful technology. From basic image correction and optimization to advanced techniques and special effects, illustrated tutorials show how to create a good digital workflow; crop and resize images; optimize exposure, sharpness, and color; retouch; and convert images to monochrome. Designed to be read in conjunction with Photoshop 7, CS, and CS2, and Elements 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0.
    Workbook of Darkroom Techniques
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      Workbook of Darkroom Techniques
      John Hedgecoe
      Manufacturer: Focal Press
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      The Workbook of Darkroom Techniques is the perfect introduction to home processing and printing. It provides a breadth of information on a variety of equipment, materials, and techniques. This book provides the information needed to make good photographs into great prints, to rectify mistakes, and manipulate images so as to express the photographer's unique vision.

      Highly illustrated with color throughout.
      Full of hints and tricks to make the best possible images.
      Workbook format makes this a highly accessible reference.
      An Illustrated A to Z of Digital Photography (Digital Photogrpahy A-Z)
      Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
      • Not useful for anyone.
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      This encyclopedic, visually spectacular guide is an essential resource for anyone striving to understand cutting-edge digital design theory and practice. As digital-based imagery grows increasingly popular, a rich vocabulary of technical language has emerged. These insider terms and instructions can completely mystify beginners and experts alike, hindering their progress. But with this thoroughly practical, stylishly laid-out A-to-Z of tips, facts, and exercises that hone skills and explain the hidden functions of the digital camera, all photographers can be in the know. It ranges from "Architecture" to "Zoom," features a detailed index, and contains a complete course of unique Photoshop tutorials that present both fundamental and advanced techniques. It's the short cut to joining the digital revolution, and getting great results.

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      2 out of 5 stars Not useful for anyone........2006-11-02

      Frankly, this book isn't very good. I've seen worse writing, and the photos (apparently stock images -- it's not clear) used as examples aren't horrible, but I just can't imagine a reader for whom this book would be useful.

      The information presented is clearly below that of an advanced reader. An intermediate photographer looking for more information or tips will be disappointed to find that explanations are ridiculously oversimplified. The section on aperture simply says that F-stop numbers are based on "scientific measurements". And the description of how JPEG compression works is so oversimplified that it's completely wrong. (I get the impression that the authors don't realize this.)

      Meanwhile, other sections assume that the reader is beyond the beginner stage. For example, whereever exposure is discussed, inevitably the authors suggest that certain situations require using EV compensation, without ever detailing how much might be useful when (or even in which direction!). Not only are technical details which may be helpful to intermediate photographers lacking, but explanations for beginners are missing too.

      And, as alluded to above, it doesn't even really make that great a coffee-table book. The photos used for examples are servicable, but nondescript. They generally serve to illustrate the point at hand, but don't really grab the eye otherwise.

      So, really, I'd skip this one.
      The Master Printers Workbook: A Professional Guide to Black & White Darkroom Technique
      Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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      • The Title "Workbook" is laughable!!!!
      • Ditto re above review re printing details inadequate
      • Great photos but info about each print is lacking....
      The Master Printers Workbook: A Professional Guide to Black & White Darkroom Technique
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      4. The New Darkroom Handbook, Second Edition The New Darkroom Handbook, Second Edition
      5. Post Exposure: Advanced Techniques for the Photographic Printer, Second Edition Post Exposure: Advanced Techniques for the Photographic Printer, Second Edition

      ASIN: 2880467330

      Book Description

      Photographic printing is rapidly becoming the real enthusiast's domain. The Master Printer's Workbook satisfies the need - a comprehensive `all you need to know' reference guide to processing and printing techniques from one of the world's great printers, regularly working for such international names as Mario Testino, Zed Nelson and Rankin. Starting with the basics and carrying on into more complex techniques, it also provides tips, help and guidance which allow more experienced workers to improve their results. `Workbook' sections, with notes on exposure, dodging, burning toning etc, and the author's commentary on the brief and why he did what he did, give compelling insights into the practice and process, taking the reader through real life printing jobs for the word's greatest photographers. Big photos by big names jostle with the authentic inside info on how they were achieved a unique and unmissable combination.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars I liked it.......2004-12-28

      The Master Printer's Workbook is not a classic how-to text, but I can't agree with the negative reviews posted by some other readers. Macleod uses a selection of superb photos as examples for demonstrating various printing techniques. Images of Iggy, Paul Weller or Kylie are a lot more interesting than the pix you see in most books on the subject.

      2 out of 5 stars The Title "Workbook" is laughable!!!!.......2003-11-14

      This is without a doubt, one of the worst books on technique I have ever read. So poorly written that I did not even finish it. Seems to be more of a showcase for the authors work, than anything else. Pictures but darn little info about how they were made. Don't waste your money.

      4 out of 5 stars Ditto re above review re printing details inadequate.......2003-09-15

      I agree with the above review 100%. I had great expectations about this book yet experienced disappointment about the sparse technique details. Bartlett's book is immensely more fantastic in its presentation and can't be beat!

      3 out of 5 stars Great photos but info about each print is lacking...........2003-09-11

      I love the prints in this book but I wish the author would have spent more time detailing how he got the final print. I recomend "Black & White: Photographic Printing Workshop" by Larry Barlett. Larry's book also has beautiful images but he shows where he dodged and burned and he shows the straight print and the finished print. Buy Larry's book before this one.
      Magic Lantern Guides: Minolta Maxxum Xtsi & Htsi (Magic Lantern Guides)
      Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
      • To bad these books are the only choice
      • Good book for beginner photographers.
      • Very Simple Guide Book
      Magic Lantern Guides: Minolta Maxxum Xtsi & Htsi (Magic Lantern Guides)
      Thomas Maschke
      Manufacturer: Sterling
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback

      GeneralGeneral | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
      ReferenceReference | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
      GeneralGeneral | How-to | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
      Magic Lantern SeriesMagic Lantern Series | How-to | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
      EquipmentEquipment | Photography | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
      GeneralGeneral | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
      ASIN: 1883403545

      Book Description

      Beginning photographers who want a camera that's right for mastering the fundamentals--but with enough options for growth--just can't do better than the Maxxum XTsi and HTsi. Fully automatic and remarkably compact, they'll enable anyone to take amazingly sophisticated pictures...immediately! * Compare models, including all their features and custom functions. * Easy-to-understand instructions explain lens use; choosing and loading film; automatic settings and manual photography, plus focus, metering, and exposure control. * Get the best out of flash photography. * Examine all the possible accessories. There's even advice on presenting the wonderful photographs these cameras take! 176 pages, 24 color illus., 75 b/w illus., 5 x 7 1/2.

      Customer Reviews:

      2 out of 5 stars To bad these books are the only choice.......2005-09-28

      I know they are written for the novice--but even the basics are not explained well

      4 out of 5 stars Good book for beginner photographers........2000-07-07

      I recently purchased the Minolta XTsi/HTsi guide, and I beleve it was very helpful. The Minolta XTsi camera I purchased is the first camera I have ever really handeled, and the book helped me understand what each button did, and how to use each function. It also helped me learn how to create better photographs with my camera. I really reccommend it if you have purchased either camera or are thinking about it. It has helped me out alot.

      2 out of 5 stars Very Simple Guide Book.......1999-07-22

      This book is too simple, does not tell much about each function of the camera. The manual that came with the camera is actually enough.

      It is alright to buy this book if you loss the manual.

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