Nikon School DVD, Fast, Fun and Easy III Featuring the Nikon D5000 Digital SLR

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0027VSSZE
• Item model number: Fast Fun and Easy III
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Fast, Fun & Easy II is the title, and best describes this entertaining and educational 40 minute DVD featuring the Nikon D5000 digital SLR camera. This Nikon School DVD makes it easier than ever to begin shooting the digital pictures you've always dreamed of. Hosted by award-winning National Geographic Traveler photographer, Bob Krist, you'll be guided step-by-step from opening the box and setting up your D5000 to image transfers, printing and storage. After a tour of essential camera controls, Bob takes you on a fun day of shooting in the situations you encounter every day. At each stop you will learn how to best compose the shot, set your camera, make the most of the 5000's automatic shooting modes and even do some in-camera editing. Included on the day's shooting: Portraits Sports and Action Close-up Pictures of Your Children Landscapes This DVD is highly recommended for anyone who wants to make great digital SLR pictures Fast, Fun & Easy II. And, if you haven't yet decided if digital SLR picture taking is for you, this DVD is a terrific way to explore the features and benefits of the Nikon D5000 before making your purchase decision. Note: This Nikon School DVD offers introductory instruction that would be helpful for first time purchasers of any Nikon digital SLR but it specifically addresses the features, controls and settings of the D5000.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Purchase for Beginners or Intermediate Level Photographers, September 26, 2009

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Dr. Danny "Dr. Danny" (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews

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There is plenty of learning material on the Nikon D5000 in this Nikon School DVD. The instructor is patient, speaks clearly, comes across being very friendly and informative, and you can see his passion for photography by the way he talks about photography. At first, I thought I saw this movie and paid for a DVD which was a free video download from the Nikon website. The first couple of scenes are free on the Nikon website, the rest of the DVD is not. Even the free scenes have extended footage on the DVD only. I would recommend to watch the movie several times to really absorb the material - I could feel my brain getting full about half-way through the video and decided to split it up over two days and to give myself a chance to practice what I saw. There are plenty of practical examples in the video too, once you watch the entire video, you can just skip to the section you care to watch again through the menu. This video has become a useful reference for me.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Develops a Good Basic Understanding, December 7, 2009

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Todd "Todd" (Gaithersburg, MD) - See all my reviews

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I bought this DVD with my D5000. This DVD gives a good visual explanation and demonstration of many, but not all of the features of the D5000 and what it is capable of. If you're new or newer to DSLRs, you will enjoy this DVD. It is far too basic for the more experienced photographer. It takes you from setup to a good basic explanation of the different shooting modes and demonstrates how to use them. This DVD is not a replacement for the manual that came with the camera. What it will do is remove some of the apprehension of using a DSLR and leave you feeling like you have some idea how to use it and take "good" pictures in different situations. Beginners might even watch it more than once. I think this DVD does a good job for its intended audience - new to newer DSLR users who purchase the D5000. I think even intermediate users may learn a little, though some of the content will be somewhat basic for that level of experience.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WORTH 10 BUCKS FOR THE BEGINNER, February 21, 2010

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This review is from: Nikon School DVD, Fast, Fun and Easy III Featuring the Nikon D5000 Digital SLR (Electronics)

I found this 60 min DVD very informative as well as enjoyable. It takes you from how to charge the battery to using manual modes to get the best picture for your environment.

The narrator is big on light and vivid colors which I liked. It quickly goes over every function of the D5000 and you may have to watch it a few times if you are a beginning photographer. It is specific to the D5000. It also gives tips of becoming a better photographer....like backgrounds, light conditions, colors, environmental settings, staging a shot.....

This is only a supplement and it does not have time to fully explain the camera. I would get a good book on the D5000 to go with the DVD. Anyway I found it well worth the 10 bucks and would suggest you buying it if you are new to DSLR cameras.

Another helpful place to find camera specific information is U-Tube....They have several informative videos on the D5000.