Magic Lantern Guides®: Nikon D200

This book for my Nikon D200 is much more better than the original manual. It explains in detail every operation and controls plus required settings for nearly any photography situation.

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.

Hello Fellow Enthusiasts ! I ordered it before ordering for D200, the reason is to understand the features of D200 before i get my hands on the real machine. This guide is beautifully laid out, glossy papers and very expressive with sequence of chapters very thoughtfully designed. Since I haven't seen the similar product offering by other publishers so can't comment on others or compare. But definitely it's worth reading and understanding the camera. if you are new like me to SLR and that too D200 then don't think twice and simply order it. Good Luck Vaibhav Mittal - India

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!

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.

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.

This book is easy to read and walks you through each and every aspect of your camera. It will give you a complete understanding of what your camera can do. It includes photos and easy to understand explanations of each feature. He also includes his reasons for using or not using certain features.

Too technical for my needs

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Having brought my D200 out of the cupboard, cleaning it and investing in new battery’s, I thought it was time to learn to use the camera properly I’ve had my D200 for 16 years or so and while it took good photos I never got on with it and my iPhone was too easy to take photos with, so away it went into the camera cupboard. I found this book on Amazon which was like brand new. Having started to read it it’s already explained a lot of the “problems I had with the camera and have started enjoying photography again A great guide book well written and very informative Here to many hours of enjoyable photography

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!

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.

VEry useful guide that provides much more insight than the manual supplied by the camera. Good hints and tips along the way. The author writes lucidly and is clearly adept at this sort of book. Slightly disappointed that there are no colour illustrations. Some of the button icons used within the text are so small that you'd need perfect eyesight to determine what they are!