Coming soon!
Expected Availability - Spring 2009.
A fully updated second edition, in a new larger format and full colour, the book includes details of the latest Nikon SB-900 Speedlight and all Nikon D-SLR cameras up to the D3x. A comprehensive guide to using the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS), it contains descriptions of lighting techniques and methods of modifying the quality of light from your flash, in addition to the comprehensive information about the features and functions of the Nikon CLS Speedlights (SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200).
Available now!
Heralded as the first digital SLR camera to feature a high definition video capability, the Nikon D90 adds an extra dimension to a host of features for stills photography inherited from the award winning D300. Incorporating a 12.1 mega-pixel Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor supported by the innovative EXPEED image processing technology, a 3-inch 920,000 dot LCD screen, 11-point auto-focusing system, 3D Colour Matrix metering II, Live View, the latest Nikon Picture Control System, plus Nikon's ground-breaking Scene Recognition System with integrated Face Recognition system that helps improve the performance of auto exposure, auto focus, and auto white balance, and full compatibility with the Nikon Speedlight Creative Lighting System, the D90 is a highly specified mid-range camera.
The book has 416 pages, and comes with a laminated quick reference card; packed with information explaining how to use the camera to its maximum potential, it contains plenty of hints and tips that you will not find in the manual, together with numerous pictures that I have taken using the camera.
This title joins my other books in the Magic Lantern Guide book series on the Nikon D3, D700, D300, D200, D80, D70/70s, D60, D50, D40x, D40 and the Nikon AF Speedlight system.
Published by Lark Books, A Division of Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. 387 Park Avenue South, New York, N.Y. 10016
Distributed in the U.K. by GMC Distribution Services, Castle Place, 166 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN7 1XU
Tel: (+ 44) 1273 477374.
Distributed in Australia by Capricorn Link (Australia) Pty Ltd, PO Box 704, Windsor, NSW, 2756 Australia
ISBN-13: 978-1-60059-524-0
Available now!
The second Nikon D-SLR camera to have a sensor with the dimensions as a 35mm film frame, the D700 features the 12.1 mega-pixel Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor used in the multi-award winning Nikon D3, providing the same superlative performance at high ISO settings. The D700 also has the same 51-point auto-focusing system, 3D Colour Matrix metering II, and the added benefit of a built-in sensor cleaning mechanism. The D700 is a compact and relatively lightweight camera, ideal for the travelling photographer. It incorporates the innovative Nikon Picture Control System and Scene Recognition, and provides full compatibility with the Nikon Speedlight Creative Lighting System, with its built-in flash capable of being used as a commander unit to control and operate compatible Nikon Speedlights, wirelessly.
The book has 416 pages, and comes with a laminated quick reference card; packed with information explaining how to use the camera to its maximum potential, it contains plenty of hints and tips that you will not find in the manual, together with numerous pictures that I have taken using the camera.
This title joins my other books in the Magic Lantern Guide book series on the Nikon D3, D300, D200, D80, D70/70s, D60, D50, D40x, D40 and the Nikon AF Speedlight system.
Published by Lark Books, A Division of Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. 387 Park Avenue South, New York, N.Y. 10016
Distributed in the U.K. by GMC Distribution Services, Castle Place, 166 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN7 1XU
Tel: (+ 44) 1273 477374.
Distributed in Australia by Capricorn Link (Australia) Pty Ltd, PO Box 704, Windsor, NSW, 2756 Australia
ISBN – 13: 978-1-60059-498-4
Available now!
The first Nikon D-SLR camera to have a sensor with the same dimensions as a 35mm film frame, the multi-award winning D3 has changed the way professional photographers working in the fields of news, sport, journalism, wildlife, and many other disciplines shoot their pictures. The superlative performance of this camera, particularly at high ISO settings, has opened up many new possibilities when shooting in conditions of low light. Incorporating a 12.1 mega-pixel Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor, 51-point auto-focusing system, 3D Colour Matrix metering II, the new Nikon Picture Control System, plus Nikon's innovative Scene Recognition System that helps improve the performance of auto exposure, auto focus, and auto white balance, and full compatibility with the Nikon Speedlight Creative Lighting System, the D3 is capable of shooting at 9 fps in the FX format; it is a professional grade camera in every sense.
The book has 384 pages, and comes with a laminated quick reference card; packed with information explaining how to use the camera to its maximum potential, it contains plenty of hints and tips that you will not find in the manual, together with numerous pictures that I have taken using the camera.
This title joins my other books in the Magic Lantern Guide book series on the Nikon D700, D300, D200, D80, D70/70s, D60, D50, D40x, D40 and the Nikon AF Speedlight system.
Published by Lark Books, A Division of Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. 387 Park Avenue South, New York, N.Y. 10016
Distributed in the U.K. by GMC Distribution Services, Castle Place, 166 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN7 1XU
Tel: (+ 44) 1273 477374.
Distributed in Australia by Capricorn Link (Australia) Pty Ltd, PO Box 704, Windsor, NSW, 2756 Australia
ISBN – 13: 978-1-60059-326-0
Available now!
The long awaited Nikon D300 has replaced the venerable and highly regarded D200 model. The new camera has a very high specification and shares many key features with the Nikon D3, the current flagship of the Nikon D-SLR line-up. Incorporating a 12.1 mega-pixel Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor, 51-point auto-focusing system, 3D Colour Matrix metering II, the new Nikon Picture Control System, plus Nikon's innovative Scene Recognition System that helps improve the performance of auto exposure, auto focus, and auto white balance, and full compatibility with the Nikon Speedlight Creative Lighting System, the D300 is a professional grade camera.
The book has 416 pages, and comes with a laminated quick reference card; packed with information explaining how to use the camera to its maximum potential, it contains plenty of hints and tips that you will not find in the manual, together with numerous pictures that I have taken using the camera.
This title joins my other books in the Magic Lantern Guide book series on the Nikon D3, D700, D200, D80, D70/70s, D60, D50, D40x, D40 and the Nikon AF Speedlight system.
Published by Lark Books, A Division of Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. 387 Park Avenue South, New York, N.Y. 10016
Distributed in the U.K. by GMC Distribution Services, Castle Place, 166 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, England, BN7 1XU Tel: (+ 44) 1273 477374.
Distributed in Australia by Capricorn Link (Australia) Pty Ltd, PO Box 704, Windsor, NSW, 2756 Australia
ISBN – 13: 978-1-60059-305-5
Available now!
The Nikon D60 has replaced the very popular Nikon D40x model. Sporting a high specification with a number of new features, including a self-cleaning sensor and Nikon's Active D-Lighting system that helps optimize exposure in difficult, high contrast lighting conditions, all in a lightweight, compact body, making it an ideal camera for enthusiast photographers. Incorporating a 10.2 mega-pixel Nikon DX-format CCD sensor, three-point auto-focusing system, plus 3D Colour Matrix metering II, as used in the D80, and full compatibility with the Nikon Speedlight Creative Lighting System, the D60 sets a new standard in its class.
The book has 336 pages, and comes with a laminated quick reference card; packed with information explaining how to use the camera to its maximum potential, it contains plenty of hints and tips that you will not find in the manual, together with numerous pictures that I have taken using the camera.
This title joins my other books in the Magic Lantern Guide book series on the Nikon D300, D200, D80, D70/70s, D50, D40x, D40 and the Nikon AF Speedlight system.
Published by Lark Books, A Division of
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
387 Park Avenue South, New York, N.Y. 10016
ISBN - 13: 978-1-60059-413-7
The Nikon D80 has replaced the hugely successful Nikon D70/70s models. Sporting many of the features and functions found on the Nikon D200 it provides enthusiast photographers with a camera that has a high specification. Incorporating a modified version of the 10.2 mega-pixel Nikon DX-format CCD sensor, eleven point auto-focusing system, 3D Colour Matrix metering II used in the D200, and full compatibility with the Nikon Speedlight Creative Lighting System, the D80 sets a new standard in its class.
The book has 336 pages, and comes with a laminated quick reference card; packed with information explaining how to use the camera to its maximum potential, it contains plenty of hints and tips that you will not find in the manual, together with numerous pictures that I have taken using the camera.
This title joins my other books in the Magic Lantern Guide book series on the
Nikon D200, Nikon D70/70s, Nikon D50, and Nikon Speedlight system.
Published by Lark Books, A Division of
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
387 Park Avenue South, New York, N.Y. 10016
ISBN: 1-60059-112-4
- OUT OF PRINT -
- AN UPDATED 2nd EDITION FEATURING THE SB-900 AND LATEST NIKON D-SLR CAMERAS WILL BE AVAILABLE LATE SPRING 2009 -
Nikon produces probably the most sophisticated portable flash system currently available. The core components, the SB-800, SB-600, and SB-R200 Speedlights support Nikon’s Creative Lighting System, which offers features such as i-TTL flash exposure control, Advanced Wireless Lighting system, automatic FP High-speed flash synchronization, and Flash Value lock.
Regardless of whether you use a Nikon film or digital camera this book shows you how to master not only the contemporary flash equipment and its operating modes but also covers, in detail, the use of other recent Nikon Speedlights. Providing in-depth advice and information on flash modes, flash terminology, and the varied features and functions of flash equipment not available in the manufacturer’s manuals, this book helps to explain every facet of the modern Nikon Speedlight system. Comprising 288 pages the book also encompasses a course on the basics of using flash, and describes a variety of specialized flash techniques, making it an essential reference for any photographer who uses flash.
This title joins my other books in the Magic Lantern Guide book series on the Nikon D200, Nikon D70/70s, and Nikon D50.
Published by Lark Books, A Division of
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
387 Park Avenue South, New York, N.Y. 10016
ISBN: 1-57990-588-9
The Nikon D200 is the successor to the venerable D100 model. Packed with many of the features and functions found on the Nikon’s ‘flagship’ digital SLR camera, the D2Xs, it provides professionals and serious enthusiast photographers with a camera that has a very high specification. Incorporating a newly developed 10.2 mega-pixel Nikon DX-format CCD sensor, eleven point auto-focusing system, with Nikon’s renown 3D Colour Matrix metering II system, and full compatibility with the Nikon Speedlight Creative Lighting System, including support for wireless, TTL control of remote flash units using its built-in Speedlight, the D200 sets a new standard in its class.
This book is supplied with a laminated quick reference card, and is packed with information explaining how to use the camera to its maximum potential; containing plenty of hints and tips that you will not find in the manual, together with numerous pictures that I have taken using the camera.
This title joins my other books in the Magic Lantern Guide book series on the Nikon D70/70s, Nikon D50, and Nikon Speedlight system.
Published by Lark Books, A Division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
387 Park Avenue South,
New York,
N.Y. 10016
ISBN: 1-57990-886-1
This special series of tutorials on a range of photographic topics that I present in association with Grays of Westminster, the exclusively Nikon dealer, has proved to be extremely popular with all events in the 2006 calandar often selling out within a day or two of being announced. The new series for 2007 commenced from January. For full details click on the link below.
"Having struggled with my SB-800 flash unit (and particularly the Nikon instruction booklet!) ever since I purchased it 18 months ago... I learnt far more than I had hoped to and am really looking forward to putting your tips into practice." - Peter Flynn
"Thank you again for a most informative evening...I have certainly learnt a lot; having an SB-800 and making proper use of it are clearly two different things!" - Floris Van der Mueren
For further information and details on how to book please go to:
www.graysofwestminster.co.uk/tutorials/