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Blue Crane Digital - Introduction to the Nikon D300

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If you have just purchased your Nikon D300, the controls on the outside of the camera coupled with all the menus and custom settings can be downright overwhelming. We give you a structure for looking at the controls as well as a repeatable ritual for taking great photos with your new camera. You spent a bundle on this camera. Let it be an extension of your hands rather than a struggle.

The Nikon D300 is a powerful piece of equipment. A solid understanding of its features and controls can really unleash its potential. Once you learn how the camera`s components work together, you`ll have all the tools you need to capture the best image under all conditions.

Topics include:

Be Prepared (To Get the Shot) | Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority/Depth of Field | Focus Alternatives | Metering and Bracketing | White Balance/Color Temperature | ISO | Playback Options | Understanding Histograms | Exposure Compensation | Flash Overview | Custom Settings | Shooting Menu Banks | Programmable Buttons | RAW (NEF) Files | Composition | Picture Project Software | And much more!

Take great pictures with your Nikon D300! All you need is this training DVD and about 100 minutes, and you`ll have the knowledge and the confidence to create the images you want. The topics are arranged in chapters, so you can move at your own pace, and return later to individual subjects.


Price: $38.00

Shipping: $20

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Blue Crane Digital - Introduction to the Nikon D90 - Volume 1 - with Spanish subtitles

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Take great pictures with your Nikon D90! All you need is this training DVD and about an hour, and you'll have the knowledge and the confidence to create the images you want. The topics are arranged in chapters, so you can move at your own pace, and return later to individual subjects.

Topics include:
Auto modes | Shutter priority | Aperture priority/Depth of field | Extending Program-auto | Focus alternatives | Metering | White balance/Color temperature | Playback and image review | Creating your own menus | Exposure compensation | Flash basics | Custom settings introduction | Programmable buttons | RAW (NEF) files | Composition | Self Timer | Single and Continuous Shooting | Live View | Video capture | And much more!

The Nikon D90 is a powerful piece of equipment. A solid understanding of its features and controls can really unleash its potential. Once you learn how the camera’s components work together, you’ll have all the tools you need to capture the best image under all conditions.

This DVD is intended for photographers moving up to a Digital SLR from a Point and Shoot camera, or new D90 owners that would like a basic introduction to the camera and an overview of the most important controls. Also look for volume 2, which covers more advanced topics.

Price: $38.00

Shipping: $20

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Blue Crane Digital - Introduction to the Canon 5D Mark II - Volume 1

Take great pictures with your Canon 5D Mark II! All you need is this training DVD and about 90 minutes, and you’ll have the knowledge and the confidence to create the images you want. The topics are arranged in chapters, so you can move at your own pace, and return later to individual subjects.

Topics include:

Creative Auto | Shutter priority | Aperture priority/Depth of field | Depth of field preview | Focus alternatives | Metering | White balance/Color temperature | Playback and image review | Live View shooting | HD and SD video | Exposure compensation | Flash basics | Custom functions introduction | Programmable buttons | Info button | Composition | Self timer | Picture Styles | And much more!

The Canon 5D is a powerful piece of equipment. A solid understanding of its features and controls can really unleash its potential. Once you learn how the camera’s components work together, you’ll have all the tools you need to capture the best images under all conditions.

This DVD is intended for photographers moving up to a Digital SLR from a Point and Shoot camera, or new 5D owners who would like a basic introduction to the camera and an overview of the most important controls. Also look for Volume 2, which covers more advanced topics.

Price: $38.00 See Price Crusher for special price.

Shipping: $20

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Nikon D300 in Brief Quick Field Reference

Your camera manual covers all the functions on your new digital camera. It also over one hundred pages long.

When you are in the field, you need quick and accurate answers to achieve the best shot. We developed the inBrief line of camera guides so you can get the answers, and more importantly, the shot you want.

-Each card is divided into eight color-coded panels. If you have a question about metering or bracketing, simply look at the yellow panel. Questions about custom functions are answered on the green panel. The layout and description for the control panel and view finder can be found on the blue panel. And a color-coded index on the front page immediately points you toward the answer you need.

-The inBrief guide is laminated for long life and protection from the elements. As importantly, the panels are separated by thin strips of clear lamination, allowing the card to be folded easily and stored in your camera bag.

-Your inBreif guide won't be a replacement for your manual, but it will remind you of what functions are available, and how you can get them to work for you.

-Every inBrief includes a line drawing of your camera with the controls for shooting, displaying images, and general operation clearly labeled. It also has a panel that shows you, at a glance, the camera functions available for each mode dial setting, as well as a cross reference to flash sync modes.

-So quit fumbling with the controls and take control of your camera and the images you want to capture. We will give you the answers inBrief.


Price: $16.00 $12.00

Shipping: $12

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Nikon D90 in Brief

Your camera manual covers all the functions on your new digital camera. It also over one hundred pages long.

When you are in the field, you need quick and accurate answers to achieve the best shot. We developed the inBrief line of camera guides so you can get the answers, and more importantly, the shot you want.

-Each card is divided into eight color-coded panels. If you have a question about metering or bracketing, simply look at the yellow panel. Questions about custom functions are answered on the green panel. The layout and description for the control panel and view finder can be found on the blue panel. And a color-coded index on the front page immediately points you toward the answer you need.

  • The inBrief guide is laminated for long life and protection from the elements. As importantly, the panels are separated by thin strips of clear lamination, allowing the card to be folded easily and stored in your camera bag.
  • Your inBreif guide won't be a replacement for your manual, but it will remind you of what functions are available, and how you can get them to work for you.
  • Every inBrief includes a line drawing of your camera with the controls for shooting, displaying images, and general operation clearly labeled. It also has a panel that shows you, at a glance, the camera functions available for each mode dial setting, as well as a cross reference to flash sync modes.
  • So quit fumbling with the controls and take control of your camera and the images you want to capture. We will give you the answers inBrief.
  • Nikon D90 Field Guide

    Price: $16.00

    Shipping: $12

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