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| View Larger Image | Nikon Speed Of Light Educational DVD - Nikon 5661 | CD-ROMby Nikon
| List Price: | $30.00 | |
| | Publisher: | Nikon |
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FEATURES | - Lighting schematics of selected scenes
- Overviews of the Nikon SB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights
- Behind-the-scenes commentary from Joe, revealing his thoughts about his photographic approach and the reasoning behind his lighting set-ups
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.0 based on 19 reviews)
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not bad but by John Bright (In)  3 Stars
July 07, 2009
shows how speed lights can be used but the second dvd (Nikon School presents A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting) is so much better in showing how to use the speed lights including 600-800-900-close-up lights etc.
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More here than meets the eye by Damian P. Gadal (Santa Barbara, CA USA)  4 Stars
June 13, 2009
I've read all the reviews on this product and can understand why it's gotten some of the ratings that it did. Many were expecting a step by step instructional DVD, and this isn't what this DVD is.
Having just read Joe McNally's "The Hot Shoe Diaries" and watching this DVD several times, I've got to say there is more to this DVD than meets the eye.
First of all, you get a glimpse of the depth and breadth of what the Nikon Lighting System is capable of, which is much more than most people would think, myself included.
Secondly, you get a glimpse into a variety of lighting set-ups from the simple to the complex. All done with small lights. This isn't something to be taken lightly. This lighting system is very capable, and knowing that should inspire one to pursue those capabilities, granted not from day one.
Right off the bat, I knew from watching this DVD that I could greatly improve my portrait work just using a single flash hand held off camera. What's not to like about that?
I will concur with the frustration and disappointment with many wanting to watch this, and then straight off push this and dial in that, and voila you've mastered your Nikon Flash Units. That isn't going to happen after watching this.
What made this DVD work for me is watching it as part of my current immersion into the world of lighting. Watching it AFTER reading Joe's book greatly added to the value of the DVD.
So, I guess what I'm getting at is this isn't and end-all to what you need to know about lighting, but rather just a piece to solving the lighting puzzle.
Worth a watch or two to whet the lighting whistle.
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Seriously? by K. Dennis (LA. CA)  2 Stars
April 16, 2009
I bought this DVD as part of a 3 dvd set with the "Through the Eyes of a Pro" DVDs. I have yet to watch the other two.
Let me start by saying I keep up with McNally's blog. I think he is great and jumped at the chance to see his DVD. Upon watching it, I think its great to see a world renowned pro at work, but I didnt learn a single thing from this "educational" DVD. I was hoping from some basic set ups from McNally and maybe some of his tricks. I got a 1 hour sales promo, with a nice commentary by McNally. Frankly I would save the 20 bucks and get "The Moment It Clicks" or "The Hot Shoe Diaries."
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Great inspiration by F. Knoph (Norway) 4 Stars
January 24, 2009
On this dvd, Joe McNally shows you how he applies the Nikon advanced wireless system to different scenarios. He starts out shooting three artists in the desert of Nevada, and continues to shoot some students at a nearby high school. He does not go into great technical detail of how to set up the speedlights, but he will tell you why he puts speedlights where. In my opinion this dvd is best suited for photographers who have at least some knowledge of their flash system, and are looking for inspiration of how to use this.
Even though I like this dvd, if you're just buying one, go for "A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting".
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RIPOFF by Derek McD (CA, United States) 2 Stars
December 22, 2008
This is an infomercial and not much more. Nikon does themselves a disservice charging for this video as it leaves you with a sour feeling having spent $25-$30 on what should have been included with your Nikon camera (Tip to Nikon Marketing: include the video with the camera and a discount coupon for "A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting" and you'll see much more revenue from flash sales than you will with lame DVDs .
That said, the Creative Lighting System itself is excellent, but get the instruction you are looking for from this DVD: "Nikon School presents A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting".
After you've seen that one then head over to [...] to really delve into the possibilities. Save your money on "Speed of Light" though.
Nikon, these are the kind of money grubbing gimmicks that erode brand equity over time. You can do better.
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