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Introduction to the Canon 5D

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You know that point in your past where you might have stayed awake longer than usual, maybe late night television was on and all of a sudden you hit infomercial hour; suddenly, you have some pleasant person trying to sell you on their product, or make you feel like they're the ultimate source on information on the item they're attempting to sell you, meanwhile never exhibiting any real knowledge on the product; think, for instance, QVC. Now relate this to your newly acquired and or possibly yet to be purchased Canon 5D. That's the best way to describe this item, in my opinion, it feels extremely low budget (which isn't a big deal if it actually serves its purpose) and more so covers functions of the camera vaguely, giving hints at the more advanced aspects of using the camera but never actually comes full circle to make use of showing you how to make use of what the camera can do, and or giving you the actual information I'm sure a lot of you would want out of paying for an item like this. They give you one final measure of assurance at the end by saying something along the lines of suggesting you watch the DVD again if you needed to remember how to do anything you were just shown. Honestly, by the time the DVD was over I was expecting it to finally get to the point where it might start to convey items of real interest or more advanced techniques to use with this camera. While to someone new to photography, digital photography and or using cameras in general this might be a great starting point, considering the current price point (and previous) for this model camera, I think they severely underestimated their client base when structuring, planning and executing the delivery and knowledge found on this disc. For anyone with a general idea of how to use their camera looking to take their skills to the next level, I would personally suggest investing your money elsewhere.

For the reviewers that rated this DVD poorly because it didn't contain the advanced information they were looking for, check out the title of the DVD... Here's a hint: The first word in the title is INTRODUCTION.

For anyone new to the Canon EOS 5D, this DVD is a great (not perfect) introduction. I've been shooting 35mm film with SLR's for 20+ years, but switching to the 5D was a whole new world when it came to operating the camera. This DVD eased the transition to digital (and the 5D in particular). I return to this DVD for a quick review every couple of months.

The material is presented clearly and in a organized way. A methodology for capturing consistent images is presented and, although certainly not the only method, it is at least a starting point. The Canon flashes have been given a short section on this DVD too.

I found this DVD useful and informative and consequently I plan to buy Blue Crane Digital's Introduction to the Canon Rebel XTi, and Introduction to the Canon Speedlight 580 EX II.

Oh, for the reviewer that said you can find the same information in the 5D manual - maybe you can point out the section in the manual that talks about depth of field, or basics of composition. I must have missed those sections. ;-)

This introduction to the Cannon EOS 5D Digital SLR Camera is an extremely comprehensive guide to understanding the features of this camera. Topics covered include picture composition as well as proper use of the camera features. An excellent learning guide presented in an easy to understand format. Will have you competently using your 5D within a day. Best instructional DVD I have ever used!

You could find the same info on your 5D manual.

Dont buy it.

Wonderful book!!:) Good price and quick, uncomplicated delivery. Thanks.