Mastering the Nikon D7200 (The Mastering Camera Guide Series) Paperback – December 20, 2015

This is a review of "Mastering the the Nikon D7200," but I have a history with the author's work that is worth mentioning. I first discovered Darrell's work in 2009 when I received the Nikon D90 as a gift. I had decided it was time to learn how to shoot manually and figured the best place to start was with a how-to manual for the camera I owned, plus a lot of experimentation and reading on photography in general. I don't remember how I came across "Mastering the Nikon D90," but I was hooked from the beginning. Darrell's straightforward discussion of each camera feature, broken down into easy to reference sections, plus his suggested settings jump-started my learning process. "Mastering the Nikon D7000" was equally excellent, and now I am pleased to own this one.While I may also order the electronic copy of this book, I particularly enjoy having the hardcover. The book is visually pleasing and well-organized, with an extensive index. If you are familiar with the other books in the series, you will find things satisfyingly consistent. But the best part of this book is the straightforward discussion about the myriad features of the Nikon D7200, starting with initial camera set-up. There are choices to make, and Darrell makes these distinctions easy to understand. But lest you think this book is just for a beginner, it is not. Darrell manages to impart the simple information necessary to become familiar with the camera's basic features, but also delves deeper for those who are ready for or needing more in depth information, as well as including helpful links with further information.The book is thick enough to feel the satisfaction of knowing that if you read it all, you'll be light years ahead of many D7200 owners, but not so thick that you can't take it with you when you need to. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

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.

A Great book!!! If you want to know all about your Nikon D7200 and all it's features and how to use them, then this is it! This book is so well written and easy to understand. The author explains everything so well, and in great detail. This D7200 is my 3rd Nikon camera upgrade. I started with the D3100, then the D5300, and now the D7200. This book is very helpful with learning all the new features and camera controls on the D7200. I recommend this book for anyone who has a D7200 Nikon camera.

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.

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.

It doesn't take very many pages before you realize that Darrell writes books like these often. He has developed a style of conveying all of the essential information as quickly as possible while still providing some personal inputs. I live in the same general region and enjoy photographing some of the same landscapes. This book is one I will keep in my bag for a few months while I get to know my new camera.I bought this before pulling the trigger to see if it had all of the features I was interested in or if I needed to wait for the D500. I am very excited for my new camera - I have a great headstart thanks to this book.

If you are looking for an guide to help you understand your d7200...this is the one. It is easy to understand if you are new to Nikon and/or D7200's, but also has a wealth of information for those (like myself) that have owned a D7200 for a while, but want to explore and understand more features to take it to the next level. Whether you are amateur, pro, or somewhere in between....this is the ONLY book you will ever need for your D7200.