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Magic Lantern Guides: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL EOS 300D DIGITAL (Lark Photography Book) Paperback – April 1, 2004

by Rob Sheppard (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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Word of Canon’s innovative, new EOS Digital Rebel (EOS 300 D outside North America) spread across the Internet and around the world like wildfire. With this Magic Lantern Guide-written by the editor of PC Photo magazine-every customer can take complete advantage of the features in this hot, popularly priced model. Users will find out all they need to know about the Digital Rebel’s 6-megapixel CMOS sensor to get good exposures in all kinds of lighting. They’ll learn about its RAW and JPEG file formats, and how to download pictures into the computer. From tips and techniques for using the camera’s many automated features to information on Canon’s extensive line of lenses, this guide covers it all.
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  1. Print length
    207 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Union Square & Co.
  4. Publication date
    April 1, 2004
  5. Dimensions
    4.75 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1579905897
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1579905897
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square & Co.; 1st edition (April 1, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 207 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579905897
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579905897
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.75 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Rob Sheppard

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I am proud of the work I have done as a photographer, author, naturalist and nature photographer, editor and videographer. I love the natural world, and that can be a native bee in my native plants garden as much as a visit to a national park. I am a husband of a beautiful and smart wife, a father to my outstanding son and daughter, and one who lived in Minnesota most of my life, but now loves the variety and very long growing season of Southern California.

I have written and photographed a lot of books and magazine articles but what is most important to me about them is knowing that I have helped people become better photographers and gain a better connection to nature. I work to help people connect with photography and nature through speaking and as a workshop leader, too. All of this has gained me a Fellow award with the North American Nature Photography Association. Many people knew me as the long-time, previous editor of Outdoor Photographer magazine.

A short list of some of the books I have done: Landscape Photography: From Snapshot to Great Shot, Magic of Digital Landscape Photography, The Magic of Digital Nature Photography, National Geographic Field Guide to Digital Photography, The Power of Black-and-White in Nature Photography and Reports from the Field (an iBook).

My website is at www.robsheppardphoto.com; my blogs are at www.natureandphotography.com and www.mirrorlessnature.com.

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Trailblazer
5.0 out of 5 stars Complete operation manual
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2016
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Magic Lantern guides have been around at least three or four decades, and are always a very complete operation manual.
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Gerald E. Carney
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Owners Manual
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2013
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Everything I didn't know to ask was clearly explained. The buttons, displays and knobs etc. were covered with the how and why.
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Steve
4.0 out of 5 stars shallow
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2005
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I bought this book because the manual that comes with the camera is a bit cryptic. I was disappointed because I wanted lots more technical data but I did learn a few things I didn't know. For instance it doesn't even mention micro drives when are a good inexpensive to get lots of storage space but then I did learn about a special mode to use with photo shop. It's too basic for me but I would guess it's too advanced for beginners. Perhaps it's great for folks who are just starting to stretch their digital picture taking from point and shoot
3 people found this helpful
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Just Dave
3.0 out of 5 stars Close but no cigar...
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2005
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Far more accessibly presented than the actual product manual, but I was certainly left wanting more technical and procedural detail. You'll learn more and more easily than you would with the OEM manual alone: it also makes a good field guide because the index is direct and comprehensive, so it won't slow you down. The photos the author includes as creative examples are, for the most part, of little use and, more than occasionally, a bit weird.
5 people found this helpful
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Adam Samuelson
5.0 out of 5 stars Info the Manual Does Not Have
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2004
I don't understand why people can be so arrogant about books they don't like. I thought this was a tremendous help for me. It illustrates so much that the manual covers in such a basic way. There is stuff in here that evidently Canon doesn't even know because it is not in the manual, such as how to make the review image stay on screen regardless of the time set for review. This book saved me a lot of time in getting to know this camera and is well worth its low price. Plus it gives a lot of great how-to advice that I can't imagine any manual including.
28 people found this helpful
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Walter Kennerley
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2004
I recently sold my Rebel 2000 camera and bought the Digital Rebel. Since the Magic Lantern for the 2000 was so helpful, I ordered this book and I am glad I did! This book was even better than the book on my old camera. It helped me figure out things about using a digital camera that I just didn't understand at all, like resolution, file types, what is best for what use, etc. The camera's instruction book did not explain these things in ways that I could get a grasp of and this book did a great job. I would highly recommend this to anyone from both the perspective of understanding the digital side to learning all about camera controls. It is well worth the money because it will add to your enjoyment of the camera
22 people found this helpful
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Judy Segal
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide for a Digital Rebel Owner
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2004
I just bought my first digital SLR, the Digital Rebel, and I am an enthusiastic amateur. I found this book seemed to be written for me, the photographer, and not the long-time digital pro. It gave me far more than the manual did, with a lot of really helpful photography tips beyond the camera basics. The author seems to really know the camera as he does more than simply report on the features but also comments on them to make them easier for people like me to use them.
22 people found this helpful
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Jay
4.0 out of 5 stars Great reading
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013
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This book is for any new user and it fully explains this camera.
This camera was one of the first digicams for under $1,000.
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Mrs. H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Enormously helpful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2013
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This book covers topics regarding the camera workings and settings in much greater detail than the guide that came with it. Many thanks to the author for his efforts. I doubt whether I would have persevered with the complexities of my first DSLR if I didn't have this book to help me.
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Alan Dunn
5.0 out of 5 stars Canon EOS Digital Rebel (Magic Lantern)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2004
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Brilliant book that covers much more in depth than the Canon book that comes with the camera. Easy to understand how your camera works and gives you a lot more information that is essential to understand the possiblities of this great camera. Its a must for every Canon 300d owner.
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Mr Andrew Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2016
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great for the rebel owner
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Arheddis
2.0 out of 5 stars Disapointing, confusing and inaccurate.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2004
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Very little in here that 5 minutes in the manual won't tell you, and, in my copy at least, the index is hopeless. This makes the it impossible to just dip in to the book to find the information you're looking for.
The camera's manual is sparse, but it's clear. This is wordy and ambiguous. A good proof read would have sorted most of this out and made it quite useful, but as it is this isn't much use.
Aside from that, I'm not sure who this book is aimed at. If you're totally new to photography then this book assumes that you have a knowledge of the basic terms which you may not have. If you're an experieced photographer, this book doesn't give you the detailed insights and tips and tricks that you would hope for.
If you're really struggling to understand the manual, this is probably worth getting. If you understand the manual and know how to operate the camera, this won't give you anything.
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