Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon N60 [Paperback]

Artur Landt (Author)

Book Description

Series: Magic Lantern Guides | Publication Date: December 31, 1999

You'll never need a more versatile camera than the Nikon N60 (called the F60 overseas). It's even more functional when you take full advantage of all its features and functions. Start by getting acquainted with the ten easy-dial exposure modes and five subject programs (for taking portraits, landscapes, close-ups, sports action, and night scenes). Practice the two automatic program modes and the new easy way to change the shutter speed-aperture combination. Examples of the kinds of photos you've always wanted to take illustrate the great effects you can achieve as you become familiar with its handling and shooting techniques, focusing, exposure metering, Nikkor lenses, and flash attachments. With its compact size, you can slip it right into your carrying case. 176 pages, 20 color illus., 95 b/w illus., 5 x 7 1/2.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883403561
• ISBN-13: 978-1883403560
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,206,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive Guide to the Nikon N60, plus Basic Photography, April 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon N60 (Paperback)

It has been said of Nikon, the overwhelming choice of professional photographers, that you can buy a camera with more features, but you can't buy one that takes better pictures. The Nikon N60, known as the F60 outside of the U.S., is perhaps the best "snapshot" camera in the world today. And the Magic Lantern Guide to the Nikon N60/F60 is perhaps the best book available to learn about this unique camera, and Nikon photography in general.

The Nikon "system" is an extensive collection of lenses, flash units and accessories designed to work integrally with Nikon camera bodies. This book takes the reader step-by-step through the N60, from loading the batteries to choosing the right lenses and flash units. Along the way, the book covers virtually all aspects of basic photography, including depth-of-field, exposure metering, composition, perspective, contrast, creative effects, filters, choosing the right film and flash photography.

The book has value beyond understanding the Nikon system in general, and the N60 specifically. It covers basic photographic terms and concepts, and is filled with scores of black-and-white and color photos graphically illustrating the capabilities of advanced 35mm camera systems. Fully 50 percent of the book is dedicated to general topics and is not specific to Nikon. This makes the book an exceptional value for novice photographers seeking to broaden their base of knowledge.

I would also recommend this book to anyone considering becoming a Nikon owner. It provides an excellent introduction to the Nikon system, with much of the information applicable to the full Nikon line. Purchasing a Nikon is more than just buying a camera. This book will provide valuable information to make the right choices.

I found this book to be well organized, well written and extremely useful. I highly recommend it.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magic Lantern Guides, Nikon N60/F60, July 12, 2000

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Jim Molosz (APO, AE USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon N60 (Paperback)

An easily understandable book that explains all the functions of this camera and how to use them in great, yet simple detail. It fills in the major gaps that the owner's manual fails to address to those new to SLR camera operation. Once you read this book, you will be able to utilize ALL functions of this camera and know the expected outcome of using each function. It also explains the basics of photography while describing functions. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHERS who own the N/F60 or any SLR. Includes several photos to see the effects of different camera settings.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oustanding Guide to the N60, May 7, 2000

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ADM (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon N60 (Paperback)

This well-organized book will help you get the most out of your Nikon N60 camera. It takes you through each of the camera's many features, explaining the technical basis behind each one and how to use each feature properly.

The book also teaches you the basics of photography -- how aperture, shutter speed, focal length, etc., affect the pictures that you take. The author's points are clearly illustrated with many helpful photos.

The manual that ships with the N60 is a good one, but this book tells you all kinds of things that the manual does not -- such as the way the various "program modes" interact with the flash, and other useful bits of knowledge.

The structure of the book and the author's style make this an excellent guide for photographers of all skill levels. Professional photographers can skip the the sections on the basics of photography, and concentrate on the explanations of the camera's features.

All in all, this book finds a good balance between teaching you the specifics of using your N60 and the broader aspects of being a good photographer in general.