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Magic Lantern Guides®: Nikon D200 Paperback – August 1, 2006

by Simon Stafford (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 124 ratings
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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 effective megapixel CCD sensor, get great action shots with its 5 fps high-speed continuous shooting mode, and discover how to get truly superior flash photography using Nikon’s sophisticated Creative Lighting System. Enjoy your camera more and get professional results with the practical information, tips, and techniques in this complete guide. Expand your system with smart advice about choosing and using accessories, flash units, and the wide array of Nikkor lenses.
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  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Lark Books
  4. Publication date
    August 1, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1579908861
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1579908867
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lark Books (August 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579908861
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579908867
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 124 ratings

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Simon Stafford

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Stafford is technical editor of Nikon Owner magazine, lifelong Nikon shooter, contributor to several photography magazines, and author of more than 13 Magic Lantern Guides.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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David Randolph
5.0 out of 5 stars Hey Nikon! Read this!
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2010
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I did not receive Nikon's user manual with my D200. Not a problem, though. I bought Magic Lantern's guide for my Nikon D50 a couple years ago and it replaced Nikon's D50 user manual almost immediately. Very well written: comprehensive, yet, totally understandable. I knew I would be purchasing this D200 guide when I upgraded to the D200 camera.
I recommend putting this guide in your camera bag and relegate Nikon's user manual to a box in the attic. Like Magic Lantern's D50 guide, this one is very well written: comprehensive, yet, totally understandable. And as a 'use-it-as-you-go' reference, it's very easy to find the information you need quickly.
In agreement with numerous other reviews posted here, Nikon needs to work out a deal to include Magic Lantern's guides with their cameras.
And with respect to RonAnnArbor's comments, I also recommend adding " The PIP Expanded Guide to the Nikon D200 (PIP Expanded Guide Series) " for excellent pointers for just about any shooting situation or preference. Don't ask yourself "Which one should I get?" The prices are reasonable enough to just get both. You will not be disappointed.
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J. Lyons
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 * Reference source
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2012
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I purchased this several years ago and I'm amazed as to how often I find I review this book to refresh my memory or to update myself on using the camera in a new fashion. Recently, I became interested in HDR so I picked up the book and in no time I had reset the camera in the manner I required and was off and running. What a great help!
When I find myself looking to buy a new product to use with the camera I look to the book to be sure the item is compatible with my D200. The Nikon site isn't always that helpful since this camera is now an 'archive' item.

I work in the travel industry and I do recommend this book to folks in my daily life that I see are travelling with camera gear, or at least those with a Nikon. I just can't say enough about how informative it really is- the depth to which is goes seemed so deep at the time and now, when I go into those areas it becomes so clear. Thank you for writing this!
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K4qts
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than the original manual
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2007
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I found this to be a great replacement for the manual that is included with the D200. Mr. Stafford explains in much better detail than the original manual, all the amazing functions of the Nikon D200. I appreciated all of his suggestions on which functions should be applied, and ones that probably are better left alone. I highly recommend this as a replacement for the original manual. I was hoping, however, that not only would this book explain all the functions and settings of the D200, but also which type of situations they would be used in. It didn't, so I was just slightly disappointed. Had the book given those explanations, it would have been a 5 star, perfect book.
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Mr. Yikes
5.0 out of 5 stars Like a manual but better. A good reference too.
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2006
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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.
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vick
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Around
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2020
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If you have an Old School Nikon like the D200, this book is fantastic and shows you just about every control and feature this awesome old camera has. Magic Lantern Guides are the best !
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Walter W. Paholak
5.0 out of 5 stars Magic Lantern Guide: D200
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2007
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I purchased another "D200" guide and was very disappointed. Then I purchased the Magic Lantern Guide for the D200 and think it is one of the best guides available. There's so many options on the D200 and this guide helps to make you understand each. Especially helpful are the hints the author gives for the options. I've tried them and now have my camera set for some favorites Simon Stafford suggested. It is well worth the price, as another reviewer mentioned I will have it in my photo bag all the time.
8 people found this helpful
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Ronald Coffey
5.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
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lots of information on the camera
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I needed
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
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Too technical for my needs
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Norman Lloyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Magic Lantern does it again!
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2011
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The Magic Lantern book for the Nikon D200 is excellent - It covers all the data in the factory manual plus much more.
The use of colour is pleasant, and the tips throughout are very helpful.
The wallet card is especially nice as there are a lot of settings on the D200 - too many to remember.
The card is very helpful in the field.
Overall, I'm very pleased.
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rupetherunner
5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best guide to the D200
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2007
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Simon Stafford has a knack of describing the technical features of each camera he reviews in just the right amount of detail & in a simple,straight-forward manner. I particularly found his Personal Customisation Settings very useful along with his advice about which setting to select. Everything is listed in a logical order & there are a fair number of diagrams + black/white photos to help you . If you just want one book to help you use the D200, get this one - I highly recommend it. It's far superior to David Busch's effort!
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Mark Golub
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2020
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peregrine99
5.0 out of 5 stars Camera Settings
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2019
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This book gives you all the settings on the camera and give you good tips on how to use this model, I would recommend this to any photographer who wants to go back to manual settings.
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Adrian
4.0 out of 5 stars instead of throwing the thing at the wall in disgust. It misses five stars only because the index ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2014
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Given that Nikon's standard manual for the D200 appears to have been written by an insane genius hell-bent on melting the mind of anyone who read it, I rushed Amazonwards to buy a Magic Lantern guide because the one for my Canon G10 had taught me more in one read than I'd learnt in five years using the thing. This was much the same - got me up and running post-haste, instead of throwing the thing at the wall in disgust. It misses five stars only because the index is a total afterthought, right up there with the chocolate fireguard.
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