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Magic Lantern Guides: Pentax K200D | List Price: $19.95
Discount Price: $11.10
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Brand: Magic Lantern
Binding: Paperback
Great Companion Book [Posted on 2008-07-17]
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.
Magic Latern Guides - Pentax K200D [Posted on 2008-09-14]
I recently purchased the book Pentax K200D by Magic Lantern Guides and it is an excellent publication. The user manual that came with the camera is good but basically gives one the bare facts about the camera. The Guide goes into much more detail plus it is in a language that is easy to follow. I recommend this book to anyone who has a Pentax K200D as it will help them in getting the best out of a great camera.
Just Short Of What I Was Looking For [Posted on 2008-10-23]
I recently purchased the Pentax K200D, my first foray into digital photography. The camera is great. The manual was as expected. I was after a book that would take me through getting the most out of the camera and how to best set it up for different photographic scenarios, e.g. low light, landscape, portraiture, etc. This book fell a little short.
However, it does work on expanding from the manual. It covers all settings and functions of the camera, expanding on them, and explaining their affect or purpose in very easy to understand language. This would be great for someone new to photography who is a little bewildered by the jargon and too-the-point manner of the manual.
The photos are black and white but they serve their purpose.
In that respect, I give it four stars. It does achieve what it was intending, just not what I was wanting.
Learning curve made easier [Posted on 2009-01-06]
The book was much more reader friendly than the manual. It had plenty of anectdotal tips and situations. It is most helpful to those folks, like me, who have previous film SLR experience but no serious digital SLR experience.
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