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| Introduction to the Nikon D300 | 
 enlarge | Director: Blue Crane Digital
Actor: Graham Sterling
Studio: Blue Crane Digital
Category: DVD
List Price: $24.99
Buy New: $15.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 7069
Format: Dolby, Ntsc
Language: English (Unknown)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 100
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: BC115
UPC: 186102000213
EAN: 0186102000213
ASIN: B00147JV1C
Release Date: February 11, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great VIDEO for beginners and intermediate users May 6, 2008
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
A joy to watch, WELL-PREPARED PRESENTATION. I have "ordered D300 made easy" 2 DVDs as well but this single DVD beat it hands down. Great speaker, that's very important. GET THIS VIDEO!
Blue Crane Does It Again May 18, 2008
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Although I have been using the D300 since it was released, and had "fairly well" sorted out all the menus, buttons, etc. there were many questions. Nikon produces a large and very detailed manual, but in reality, their manuals are difficult to use - at least for me. Fortunately, I had been using a D80 and much of the experience was transferrable to the D300. The DVD is far more than an instructional video for the D300 as it has considerable information on photography in general. Regardless of your photographic experience, don't skip over these chapters - yes, you will learn from this information. Once into the body of the D300 information, the chapters are well organized and easily understood. The DVD stresses learning to use the camera in a way that many of the settings will become useable without taking your eye from the viewfinder. Do the exercises as they will make using the camera much more efficient and in the end will free you to do what it is you want to do -- make images! The D300 is a powerful and incredibly flexible camera which will more than serve the needs of any photographer. The DVD will allow you to appreciate the instrument you are holding in your hands as you and it manages every aspect of the image you want to make. If there is a shortcoming in the DVD it's the amount of time spent in the more advanced functions. However, as they mention, this area will become a separate version to be released later this year. For my use, that can't come too soon. A final comment - The DVD shouldn't be seen as a "view it once and you'll have it all." It is a very user friendly presentation and will become a tremendous resource allowing you to use and appreciate the power and flexibility of the D300. You spent a lot of money on the camera, now spend a very few more dollars and learn what you have. In the end, you'll be amazed at the image control you have and your pictures will prove the point.
 for beginning photographers only August 7, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
While the video was done fairly professionally and had a few useful tips, it really is strictly for beginners. I found myself saying, "duh" about thirty times while watching. The presenter of the material sounded like a representative of the government, choosing words carefully, and adding disclaimers like, "but make sure to read your user manual to be sure." I also noticed there were a couple times when the video would gloss over a topic by using circular definitions. He sound like a foamy the squirrel Indian tech support guy, "What is your operating system? The system you are operating?"
A book like Understanding Exposure by Peterson would do you much better.
If you are a rank beginner, then buy this.
If you are an amateur photographer, then move on.
Where's the Beef? August 14, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Pleasant and easy to watch but I was hungry for more after each chapter. I'm a novice, but I doubt even the intermediate users would find this very informative. "Stop the DVD and try these steps...." --just doesn't get it. Shame on me, but I had problems just finding the correct camera menu. The lead-up "whats and whys" was good, but way too much detail about the need for a camera function and not enough about the actual function. I bought a camera, not a canvas and paint brush. I'm going to try to find another tutorial. This one left me wanting way more.
Amateur Must Have June 23, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Professional presentation. Technical how to and tips are very useful. I've attended classes so I can become more comfortable with my Nikon D300 but end up forgetting what I've learned from the class and what I took away was minimal. I purchased the Nikon D300 DVD for review and found that it's worth every penny. The chapter format that is easy to follow. The instructor is clear, concise and very professional. I love that I can view the information at my own pace and schedule. I can stop and review the DVD as needed. It's a great reference tool for any novice to intermediate user of the Nikon D300. A great value compared to what I paid for my classes. I can't wait for the advance DVD coming out mid-year.
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