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Introduction to the Nikon D90

Volume 1: Basic Controls

Take great pictures with your Nikon D90!  All you need is this training DVD and about an hour, and you’ll have the knowledge and the confidence to create the images you want.  The topics are arranged in chapters, so you can move at your own pace, and return later to individual subjects.

Topics include:

·        Auto modes

·        Shutter priority

·        Aperture priority/Depth of field

·        Extending Program-auto

·        Focus alternatives

·        Metering

·        White balance/Color temperature

·        Playback and image review

·        Creating your own menus

·        Exposure compensation

·        Flash basics

·        Custom settings introduction

·        Programmable buttons

·        RAW (NEF) files

·        Composition

·        Self Timer

·        Single and Continuous Shooting

·        Live View

·        Video capture

·        And much more!

The Nikon D90 is a powerful piece of equipment.  A solid understanding of its features and controls can really unleash its potential.   Once you learn how the camera’s components work together,  you’ll have all the tools you need to capture the best image under all conditions. 

This DVD is intended for photographers moving up to a Digital SLR from a Point and Shoot camera, or new D90 owners that would like a basic introduction to the camera and an overview of the most important controls.  Also look for volume 2, which covers more advanced topics.

See the Demo!

 Available Dec. 1, 2008

Running Time: 74 minutes.

NTSC, All Regions

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Introduction to the Nikon D300 and D700 Volume 2: Advanced Topics

Our approach to this DVD is to explore how the advanced settings can be used in real world situations, and how they influence the final image.

This DVD is not for novice photographers.  It assumes you have a working knowledge of digital photography and the controls on your camera.  As an example, our section on color management is not a step by step process of how to calibrate your equipment, but a real world discussion of the major stumbling blocks you are likely to encounter as your image moves from the camera through your editing software, and on to a printer, a magazine, or the web.   Marc Aguilera tours around the world speaking on color management.  We are indeed fortunate that Marc took the time to give us this introduction. 

We cover difficult lighting situations you are likely to encounter.  This DVD covers how settings like exposure compensation, physical filters on your Speedlight, and advanced white balance settings on your camera can enhance or detract from the final image, but also steps you can take to give your image the best chance of being great.

In our section on Commander Mode with wireless remote speedlights we give you three examples of using your camera controls to get great shots.  In discussing the Creative Lighting System, we give you an approach you can replicate, then modify as you introduce speedlights and diffusers into your creative bag of tricks.

Think of this DVD as a call to action.  Watch a section, then shoot, shoot, shoot.  The technical information on the DVD, along with your active participation should take your photography to new heights.

Available Now!

See the Demo!

Running Time: 1 hour 52 minutes
NTSC  All Regions

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