Book on D70

[jthomas]

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.

[Harryb]

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.
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.

[ian408]

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.
You might also look through the Magic Lantern guides in addition to what
Harry posted.

Ian

[DavidTO]

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.
Here's one that you can buy in spiral bound book, or e-book. (http://www.shortcourses.com/bookstore/nikon/book_nikond70.htm)

[Angelo]

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!)

[Mitchell]

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

[Angelo]

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.

[jthomas]

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. :):

[Harryb]

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.