Magic Lantern Guides: Canon EOS 5D Mark II [Paperback]

Michael Guncheon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 2009 | Series: Magic Lantern Guides

- Will help owners of this just-released Canon model master the camera’s new full 1080p HD video recording mode along with the other outstanding features on this highly innovative compact, full-frame digital SLR camera.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Michael Guncheon is a contributing editor for PCPhoto magazine and is author of "Helpline," one of the magazine's oldest and most popular columns. He has also written for Digital PhotoPro and Outdoor Photographer magazines. His resume includes a long list of professional assignments in video and film editing, which includes commercials, music videos, and documentaries. He has taught technical seminars and is a member of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books (May 5, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600595367
• ISBN-13: 978-1600595363
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #530,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In addition to being a contributing editor for Digital Photo (formerly PCPhoto), Outdoor Photographer and Digital Photo Pro, Guncheon has written nine other Magic Lantern Guides[registered] on Canon cameras and is an expert on the brand.

Customer Reviews

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Hardly more than a user manual, June 8, 2009

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Kyung Fizaine "KF" (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magic Lantern Guides: Canon EOS 5D Mark II (Paperback)

It goes through all the various settings, but doesn't do more than that. Not much more info than what one could find in the original user manual. I was expecting tips and tricks that one doesn't find in the manual, but it wasn't the case.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Why Doesn't Canon Do This?, June 12, 2009

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Karlton Wint "www.karltonwint.com" (Highland Mills, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magic Lantern Guides: Canon EOS 5D Mark II (Paperback)

I bought this book because David Busch's "Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide to Digital SLR Photography" won't be available for several months. I was very pleasantly surprised by the intelligent layout and the clear and concise instructions. I've spent over 8 hours, so far, with the book and my camera and flash and I've not been confused or bored for one moment. This book has actually made me eager to keep up with my study of the 5D Mark II's technological tour-de-force. It's a shame that Canon has never put as much effort and intelligence behind its manuals. Now, if only someone would produce an instructional DVD of the same quality, I'd be a happy camper.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great additonal to the 5D MK ll, May 28, 2009

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Naldo "RG" (Redwood City, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Magic Lantern Guides: Canon EOS 5D Mark II (Paperback)

This was the only tutorial available when I purchased my new 5D MK ll so for such an inexpensive price, i ordered it. I found it to be an easy read and a better explanation of the camera's features over Canon's manual that comes with the camera. There are certainly a number of very basic sections that could be suitable for the beginner as well as detailed sections on the new features specific to this model that for me (an experience hobbyest) were interesting and helpful. I found myself marking various pages and sections to come back to and know this will be one of the books I will frequently refer to.