Canon DVD 30D Instructional DVDs

by Blue Crane Digital

Product Features

• Canon 30D: Time value setting - Aperture value/depth of field - Depth of field preview - Picture styles - AF modes - Metering & bracketing - White balance/color temperature - ISO - Using playback to create great images - Understanding histograms - Exposure compensation - Flash overview - Using physical filters - Lens selection - Custom functions - Programmable buttons - RAW files - Composition - Digital photo professional - UPC: 186102000077 - Model Number: BC107 - Running Time: 108 Minutes
• Canon Speedlite 580EX II / 430 EX II: Flash exposure compensation - The flash as key or fill light - FP or high speed sync operation - Slow sync demystified - Controlling hard or soft light - Auto and manual zoom control - Flash bracketing - Flash exposure lock - Controlling flash from the camera - Manual mode and exposure compensation - Wireless operation - A:B and C groups: why and how - Group ratios - Getting the flash off the camera - First and second curtain sync - Stroboscopic mode - UP
• Get a solid understanding of your cameras features and controls
• Arranged into chapters, go at your own pace, go back and review anytime
• Create great images

Product Description

Blue Crane Digital gives you the power to unleash your cameras potential. Each DVD offers you a solid understanding of your cameras features, and provides you with the tools you will need to capture the best images under all conditions. All topics are arranged in chapters, so you can move at your own pace, and return later to individual subjects. These DVDs are NTSC All Regions (Discs are uncoded and can be played Worldwide, however, must be played in NTSC-compatible unit) unless otherwise indicated.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0042LKPG2
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for beginners to digital SLR photography, August 9, 2006

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Charles T. Hardy (Foster City, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction to the Canon 30D (DVD)

This is a very well put together introduction to a very powerful camera. The quality of the presentation is superb, with very high quality video and sound. However, this product is for beginners to digital SLR photography, not for intermediate or advanced users. But if you are new to this powerful type of a photographic equipment, this DVD gives an excellent introduction of all beginning and many advanced 30D features. The time it will save you is well worth the price of the DVD.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of Information, December 10, 2006

By 

Yankeefan (NH, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to the Canon 30D (DVD)

This DVD is more than I expected. After many years as an amateur 35mm film photographer, I came to DSLR with a decent amount of basic knowledge. I thought I would view this DVD one or two times, tops, then sell it. Instead, I will keep it as a reference.

This DVD is full of clear explanations and video on many of the camera's functions, along with a few tips on becoming a better photographer. I dare say it covers all of the camera's basic functions, and also some of the more advanced features.

The DVD admits it leaves out some information (eg some, but not all custom functions are explained), but frankly, I am not bothered by this. This camera is a computer, and has far more capability than most of us will ever use. The DVD gives you more than enough information to get started and the camera manual can later fill in on the more advanced features, if and when you need them.

The DVD is divided into chapters so you can review a topic without searching, or you can watch the entire DVD as if it were one, long movie. I warn you though, there is so much information in the DVD, you will need to watch it multiple times to pick up all the pointers and instructions.

This DVD is certainly worth its price. Especially for those of us who tend to nod off while trying to plow through a camera manual.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Instructions for the Beginner, March 30, 2007

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J. Flewellen "J. Flewellen" (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Introduction to the Canon 30D (DVD)

I recently upgraded to a Canon 30D SLR - which was a major ungrade. So, I have this lovely equipment and not too certain what to do. I watched about an hour of this video and just LOVE the presentation. It is for the novice; breaking down the terminology and gives an excellent overview of the camera and photography in general. I love the presentation and the fact that you are encouraged to pause the video, try the technique just described and then come back and compare your shots against the demonstration. The video is very reassuring that you may not understand everything right away, but in time and rewatching the DVD, you will get the sense. I love it and highly recommend it.

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