Book on D70

jthomasjthomas Registered Users Posts: 454 Major grins
edited April 1, 2005 in Accessories
O.K. I've ordered the D70 now. When it arrives, I'll have to learn how to use it. My experience with Nikon manuals (Coolpix series) has not been favorable :scratch.

Is there one book on the D70 which stands out ? I'd prefer something on real paper which lays flat when opened, rather than an ebook.

I'll appreciate any suggestions.

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2005
    jthomas wrote:
    O.K. I've ordered the D70 now. When it arrives, I'll have to learn how to use it. My experience with Nikon manuals (Coolpix series) has not been favorable headscratch.gif.

    Is there one book on the D70 which stands out ? I'd prefer something on real paper which lays flat when opened, rather than an ebook.

    I'll appreciate any suggestions.
    Hey JT,

    This is an e-book but it is the best
    http://bythom.com/d70guide.htm

    If you really want it on paper you take it to Kinkos.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,948 moderator
    edited March 31, 2005
    jthomas wrote:
    O.K. I've ordered the D70 now. When it arrives, I'll have to learn how to use it. My experience with Nikon manuals (Coolpix series) has not been favorable headscratch.gif.

    Is there one book on the D70 which stands out ? I'd prefer something on real paper which lays flat when opened, rather than an ebook.

    I'll appreciate any suggestions.
    You might also look through the Magic Lantern guides in addition to what
    Harry posted.

    Ian
    Moderator Journeys/Sports/Big Picture :: Need some help with dgrin?
  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2005
    jthomas wrote:
    O.K. I've ordered the D70 now. When it arrives, I'll have to learn how to use it. My experience with Nikon manuals (Coolpix series) has not been favorable headscratch.gif.

    Is there one book on the D70 which stands out ? I'd prefer something on real paper which lays flat when opened, rather than an ebook.

    I'll appreciate any suggestions.
    Here's one that you can buy in spiral bound book, or e-book.
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  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited March 31, 2005
    JT - Thanks to Harry I have the Thom Hogan eBook and it is fantastic but keep in mind it's mostly a better version of an owner's manual.

    I followed DavidTO's link and was so impressed with that "Short Courses" book I just ordered it too. (Thanks David!)
    www.angelo.smugmug.com

    Moderator of: Location, Location, Location , Mind Your Own Business & Other Cool Shots
  • MitchellMitchell Registered Users Posts: 3,503 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2005
    Angelo wrote:
    JT - Thanks to Harry I have the Thom Hogan eBook and it is fantastic but keep in mind it's mostly a better version of an owner's manual.

    I followed DavidTO's link and was so impressed with that "Short Courses" book I just ordered it too. (Thanks David!)
    Angelo,
    you may want to cancel that order. I've heard nothing but bad things about this book. Check out the reviews at this Amazon link.

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1928873499/qid=1112318365/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_6/102-8083679-8513724?v=glance&s=books

    mitch
    Mitch
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  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited April 1, 2005
    Mitchell wrote:
    Angelo,
    you may want to cancel that order. I've heard nothing but bad things about this book. Check out the reviews at this Amazon link.

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1928873499/qid=1112318365/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_6/102-8083679-8513724?v=glance&s=books

    mitch
    YIKES!!!! thank Mitch, geez I wish I had seen those first. The woman I ordered from seemed so friendly and reassuring. Let's see if I can cancel the order. Thanks again.
    www.angelo.smugmug.com

    Moderator of: Location, Location, Location , Mind Your Own Business & Other Cool Shots
  • jthomasjthomas Registered Users Posts: 454 Major grins
    edited April 1, 2005
    Angelo wrote:
    YIKES!!!! thank Mitch, geez I wish I had seen those first. The woman I ordered from seemed so friendly and reassuring. Let's see if I can cancel the order. Thanks again.
    Hope you were able to cancel your order.

    Do you find the Thom Hogan eBook a useful addition to the owner's manual?
    The manual that came with my Nikon 5700 is very difficult to use, and I was hoping for better with the D70 - which should arrive here Monday according to UPS. :):
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 1, 2005
    jthomas wrote:
    Hope you were able to cancel your order.

    Do you find the Thom Hogan eBook a useful addition to the owner's manual?
    The manual that came with my Nikon 5700 is very difficult to use, and I was hoping for better with the D70 - which should arrive here Monday according to UPS. :):
    JT,

    Rule of thumb is that Nikon's manuals suck. My D2H manual ain't no better than my D100 manual. I've gotten Thom's e-book for both my cameras and they are the best I've seen.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
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