Nikon School DVD "Understanding Digital Photography"

by Nikon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000Q6415I
• Item model number: 5838
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Understanding Digital Photography allows customers to take their digital SLR photography even further by providing insight about the fundamentals of digital SLR photography. Understanding Digital Photography makes it easier than ever for customers to learn why, how and when to go beyond their Nikon D-SLR's automatic setting mode.

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For all first time Nikon DSLR users, February 20, 2008

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Naseem B. Saadaldeen "Naseem S." (Riyadh, KSA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon School DVD "Understanding Digital Photography" (Electronics)

I got this DVD with my purchase of the Nikon D40 which this DVD came free as a bundle with it.

Yes, this was my first time I hold in my hands a DSLR camera! and by playing this DVD; I, for the first time found out the difference between the P-S-A-M options and why do we need external flash, and types of Lenses and situations and good tips for night pictures. and he defines all the technical photography terms such as Exposure, ISO, Depth-of-Field etc.

in simple words. this DVD will tell you exactly what are the manual functions are for your Nikon DSLR camera. The DVD covers Nikon range D40 to D80

Because I got my new Nikon D40 camera and so excited to take photos, I really dont have the time to read the full manual or read a book about photography just simply to get started. instead, this is a one hour very interesting DVD to inform a "FIRST TIME DSLR USER" about the potentials he can do with his new DSLR camera.

I give it 4 stars because it covers all the basics (which a beginner need) but this DVD left me thirsty for more information which I ended up buying this great book Nikon D40/D40x Digital Field Guide.

I am happy I got this DVD first time I bought my Camera

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice concept - Weak execution, November 6, 2007

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Gadget geek (Chester County, PA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nikon School DVD "Understanding Digital Photography" (Electronics)

The content of this video is just too basic to be worth the price. It's a shame because the on camera talent is Bob Krist who is clearly knowledgeable and I'm sure could offer a lot. But whoever produced this scaled it down so much as to not be useful. Skip it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Difficult to categorise., September 4, 2008

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Ned Middleton (British professional underwater photo-journalist & author) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon School DVD "Understanding Digital Photography" (Electronics)

A 45 minute DVD in which presenter Bob Krist explains some of his more favourite settings on the Nikon D200 camera and the way in which he puts them to good effect. This product is more suited to owners of the D200 if only because they will recognise the various camera features which are highlighted as Mr Krist uses them.

Whilst the content was interesting, I found it difficult to identify exactly which category of photographer at whom this DVD is aimed. If, like myself, you have just purchased your very first DSLR (Digital single lens reflex camera) and are wondering where to start, I would suggest this is not the DVD for you. If, however, you have started to take some decent photos, it should help you progress onto slightly (but only slightly) more advanced techniques. If you are already well down the road of taking excellent photographs using the many varied settings that are available on the modern DSLR then you will gain little from this product.

I really must register my overall disappointment. Just think about the product titles. Firstly we have a DVD from the "Nikon School." I would have thought the very word Nikon would ensure a content worthy of that name. But not so. Secondly, the DVD is called "Understanding Digital Photography." I may be a newcomer to the DSLR but, like Mr Krist, I too have sold my photography to National Geographic and I am also an award-winning author. My understanding of digital photography, however, was not enhanced by this product and my overall knowledge is no richer for my having studied the content closely.

NM