Mastering the Nikon D7200 (The Mastering Camera Guide Series)
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Mastering the Nikon D7200 (The Mastering Camera Guide Series)

1st Edition, Kindle Edition

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$25.19
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Rocky Nook
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Description

Darrell Young (aka Digital Darrell) is a full-time author and professional photographer in the East Tennessee, USA area. He is a member of Professional Photographers of America, the North American Nature Photography Association, and Nikon Professional Services--and adheres to the ethical guidelines of those fine organizations. Darrell has been photographing people, events, and places professionally for over 30 years, with a special interest in natural history. xa0 His mother gave him a Brownie Hawkeye camera in 1968 at the young age of 10 years and awakened a lifelong interest in capturing slices of time. Living in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains--near Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway--has given him a real concern for the natural environment and a deep interest in nature photography. You'll often find Darrell standing behind a tripod in the beautiful mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina. xa0 Since about 2000 Darrell has been an active blogger and article writer on photographic subjects. In 2008 his first photography book was published and, since then, he has authored over a dozen books on the technical side of photography, with a special interest in helping new photographers fully understand their complex cameras so they can use them for more effective and enjoyable photography. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

Features & Highlights

  • Mastering the Nikon D7200
  • by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D7200 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user’s manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.Darrell’s friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique.

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Most Helpful Reviews

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The best book for understanding how to set up and use this great camera

I already own his Mastering the D7000 book, so when I upgraded cameras, I upgraded to his D7200 book. The two books are very similar, but he carefully details all the improvements in the newer model, which are many. The author does an exceptional job of describing the myriad of menu choices as well as the basic and advanced settings of this Nikon and he also clearly helped me understand the implications of one setting over another. I find this book invaluable and it is now covered with tabs and highlights. One reviewer criticized this book for not providing a course to improve creativity. Really? You need this book if you are new to this camera and/or to the Nikon menu system, and what I really like are the author's conclusions/preferences/recommendations for each setting and option. Buy another book if you want tips on being more creative in your photography.
12 people found this helpful
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Very good, but not the "one" book I needed

Okay. Not great. LOTS of time setting up menus, not as much taking photos. And the lack of an index is also a limitation. (I bought the Kinde version and it is not page-flip friendly.) Several times I found myself saying "how do I..." and then not finding what I was looking for after wading through one menu set up chapter after another. Well done, but it is just limited in its utility for my needs.

Also, I purchased a factory refurbished camera, and the refurbed units do not include the owners manual in the packaging. I was hoping this would be a good replacement. I wound up returning this (Kindle edition) and just downloading the free pdf manual. That is likely also limited, but it's a necessity at any rate.
3 people found this helpful
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The manual that came with my camera is nice, but I appreciated the author sharing the settings ...

This book has been very helpful to me. The manual that came with my camera is nice, but I appreciated the author sharing the settings that he uses also. If you have a D7200, you would be well served to read this book from cover to cover. Not only did I learn al lot about my new camera, but I understand my older Nikon better.

The D7200 is a very complicated camera. I've had to learn as I go along which settings are best for different situations. This book helps a lot with that.

There was on weird glitch in the kindle version of this book - there is a section that appears to be about another Nikon product and is completely unrelated to the D7200. I read it twice just to make sure.
3 people found this helpful
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Great Book. A helpful addition to the 7200 manual

Great Book. A helpful addition to the 7200 manual.
2 people found this helpful
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very through reference for the D7200. Only reason not ...

very through reference for the D7200. Only reason not a 5 star is he tends to belabor some details a little longer than is necessary.
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Exploring Digital photography is a real JOY.

Brilliant for a beginner to DSLR's like me, as I am trying to take more control of my photo's.
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Review of Maswtering the Nikon D7200 by Darell Young.

This review is for another great book by Darrell Young, best money you can spend after purchasing a new Nikon or upgrading your equipment. Buy the paperback version as it will be your go to 'how to do this", full of great tips on making perfect shots. I use sticky tabs to make it convenient to find sections I review. Goes into much greater detail than the dreaded owners manual and has great tips for setting up the custom menus as well with color pictures showing the buttons and menus to help you follow along. I have his D750 and Beyond Point and Shoot as well so any of his books are a great investment.
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Still reading it.. but so far I really like it!

Still reading it but so far it has helped me learn my camera a lot. I give it 4 stars because I am not sure if I've been able to master it yet but then again I am still reading it so I will update when I am done. So far I really like his writing style and he brings it to a level of understanding that can be for anyone . I definitely recommend buying this book because it's huge steps above the manual.
1 people found this helpful
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Still reading it.. but so far I really like it!

Still reading it but so far it has helped me learn my camera a lot. I give it 4 stars because I am not sure if I've been able to master it yet but then again I am still reading it so I will update when I am done. So far I really like his writing style and he brings it to a level of understanding that can be for anyone . I definitely recommend buying this book because it's huge steps above the manual.
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Well worth it

easy to read and understand, and retain the info. It's helped used my 7200 much more fun to use
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