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Title: A Short Course in Olympus Camedia C-700 Photography Book/eBook by Dennis P. Curtin ISBN: 1-928873-24-3 Publisher: ShortCourses.com Pub. Date: 01 September, 2001 Format: Spiral-bound List Price(USD): $26.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4 (3 reviews)

Rating: 4
Summary: The missing manual
Comment: This should have been the manual that came with the camera! It's much more explanatory, has photos as examples, and is far easier to read and comprehend. You also get the entire book in electronic format, so it can be put on a PDA for field reference.

I especially liked the quick start sections, scattered throughout, making it easy to jump right in and try something.

The downside is this low production quality. The entire book is black and white, with a spiral binding. Ugh. The photos didn't print out so great in some of the chapters, and it looks far cheaper than the $25+ it lists for. I waited months and months before buying it, and only did finally cave when I had a gift certificate.

Still, I'm glad I have it now. I will not buy another one for future Olympus models, however.

Rating: 4
Summary: Off and running
Comment: With the magnatude of menu settings available for the Olympus Camedia C-700 Ultra Zoom I needed a reference book to help give me insight into the camera and the thinking that went into its design and features.

This book provided that information and more. In doing so, I've been able to experiment and get more out of the camera then I expected when I purchased it.

If you own the Olympus C-700 Ultra Zoom - this is a must have resource.

Rating: 4
Summary: comprehensive guide, novice or not.
Comment: Don't let the slim size of this book fool you. It's packed with information that will flatten the learning curve that comes with the C-700.

As a complete novice to photography of any kind, I definitely needed help. Not only did I learn a lot about how digital photography in general works, but the C-700's settings and menus were clearly explained in a step-by-step, try-as-you-go manner.

Throughout the book, the basics of photography were sufficiently explained to help get me started using the more complex features of my camera quickly and with understanding. Even if you're an experienced film photographer, this book would be useful, as it relates every setting and function of the C-700 back to 35mm film.

I don't give this book 5 stars as there are a few printing errors that make things a little confusing [referring to charts 'at left' that appear a few pages later], and the section on color isn't especially helpful, as it's printed in black and white.

However, with easy to understand "Quick Steps" examples, illustrative images, and useful content on every page, the 4 stars I do give Mr. Curtin's work are solid.

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