The Nikon D80 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.
If you have just purchased your Nikon D80, 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.
Take great pictures with your Nikon D80! All you need is this training DVD and about 93 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: • Be prepared (to get the shot) • Shutter priority • Aperture priority/Depth of field • Focus alternatives • Metering and bracketing • White balance/Color temperature • ISO • Playback and image review • Understanding histograms • Exposure compensation • Flash overview • Custom settings • Programmable buttons • RAW (NEF) files • Composition • Tripods and Telephoto Lenses • My Menus • And much more!
Understanding AF Area Selections
Kelvin and Carbon
Bracketing versus Post Processing
Shutter Priority to Achieve the Effect You Want
Self Timer and Delay for Rock Solid Results
Exploring Depth of Field
Examples as seen through the Viewfinder
