Canon Powershot G12

by Peter K. Burian

Published 14 June 2011
Written specifically for the Canon PowerShot G12, this guide cuts through the clutter. It thoroughly explains every single feature and menu option on the G12. By photographers for photographers, this "Magic Lantern Guide[registered]" will help readers take great photos with their Canon PowerShot G12. This guide cuts through the clutter and is written specifically for the G12, not watered down with general how-to. It is written in an easy to understand language and every single feature and menu option is thoroughly explained.

Nikon N70/F70

by Gunter Richter and Peter K. Burian

Published 30 June 1998


Nikon F5

by Gunter Richter

Published 30 June 1998

Nikon N50/F50

by Gunter Richter

Published 1 January 1995

Sony DSLR A300/A350

by Peter K. Burian

Published 1 August 2008
Meet the A300 and A350 - the two newest cameras in Sony's beginner-friendly 'A' series. They're alike except for sensor resolution (the 350 has the highest available in any consumer model), and are perfect for anyone ready to move up from point-and-shoot cameras. That's because they actually allow photographers to view the scene in front of them on the LCD monitor prior to shooting. Owners will look to this guide to find out how to use the Live Preview with AF and exposure control; adjustable variable angle LCD monitor that flips out and twists; and, Super SteadyShot[registered] image stabilization that vastly reduces blur.

Sony DSLR A900

by Peter K. Burian

Published 1 March 2009
The A900 is Sony's long-awaited flagship DSLR, with high resolution, a brilliant viewfinder and many other much-coveted features. This guide offers comprehensive information on how to use this camera. Packed with diagrams, instructions and tips, "Magic Lantern" has become the world's most popular brand of camera guide. It is sturdy, well produced with laminated covers for long life and in a handy size for portability.


Minolta Dynax 600si

by Peter K. Burian and Thomas Maschke

Published 1 February 1996


Sony DSLR A700

by Peter K. Burian

Published 1 March 2008
Anyone who buys this superb Sony semi-professional camera will want to try out every one of its awesome features. The 12.24 MP Exmor[trademark] APS-C size CMOS imager, with on-chip noise-canceling before and after A/D conversion, provides over 12 million pixels. A Dynamic Range Optimizer with Advanced Auto mode allows you to select any of 5 dynamic range optimization (DRO) correction levels; Super SteadyShot[registered] Image Stabilization has built-in technology that moves the image sensor in response to camera shake, reducing blurs. "Magic Lantern" shows photographers how they all work.

Sony DSLR A200

by Peter K. Burian

Published 1 July 2008
Sony has something for beginning photographers, or those just going digital: an excellent entry-level D-SLR with a 10.2MP sensor, High ISO sensitivity range to 3200, and High ISO Noise Reduction technology. The 40-segment honeycomb, with its spot and center-weighted metering systems, offers outstanding exposure accuracy. And the Super SteadyShot[registered] image stabilization systems increase a novice's ability to achieve quality photographs. Newcomers eager to master all the basics, and make the most of their new equipment, will find both this "Magic Lantern Guide" an essential components of their photography kit.



Pentax K10D

by Peter K. Burian

Published 1 July 2007

Sony DSLR A100

by Peter K. Burian

Published 28 November 2006
Packed with diagrams, instructions and tips, "Magic Lantern" has become the world's most popular brand of camera guide. Sturdy and well-produced with laminated covers for long life and in a handy size for portability. "Magic Lantern" presents a guide to what is expected to be a top-selling camera in 2007! The Sony DSLR A100 is the first digital single-lens-reflex camera from the manufacturer of the world's best-selling digital cameras. It has Super SteadyShot[trademark] anti-shake image stabilization, and sports a 10 megapixel APS-C CCD with anti-dust sensor cleaning technology; a Minolta A lens mount and eyestart autofocus - to name the more notable of many innovative features.

Sony A500/A550

by Peter K. Burian

Published 1 January 2010
This guide is indispensable for photographers who want to take full advantage of all this camera has to offer. It is packed with all of the diagrams, instructions and tips that make Magic Lantern the most popular brand of camera guide. It is sturdy, well produced with laminated covers for long life and in a handy size for portability. The latest in these popular camera guides, "Magic Lantern Guides[registered]: Sony a500/a550" will help owners of this model to maximize its potential. This camera features a tiltable 3-inch LCD that displays fastest possible autofocus in Live View mode due to phase detection AF system: a Sony exclusive! This guide offers comprehensive information on how to use this camera. Packed with diagrams, instructions and tips Magic Lantern has become the world's most popular brand of camera guide. It is sturdy, well produced with laminated covers for long life and in a handy size for portability.