NIKON "Getting The Most From Your Nikon N80" Videotape

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Summary: Exactly what I expected
Review: This 60-minute long video is exactly what I expected it to be. It repeats a lot of the information that is contained in the camera's manual, but it also gives you what the manual can't - side-by-side comparisons of the same shot, taken with different settings, so you can understand what each feature can do for your photographs. The N80 is a great camera - priced for the amateur yet capable of professional-quality shots. This video can help you understand all of the features and get started using them more quickly.

Of course, there are the Nikon plugs that you'd expect ... and, towards the end of the video it basically degenerates into an advertisement for speedlight (flash) attachments and additional videos. But, if you want to see which features you can use for different situations - without slogging through a boring manual - then this video is for you!

From the back of the videotape:
Here's your chance to master the N80 as you travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, with famed photographer, Bob Krist of National Geographic Traveler. The N80 is one of Nikon's most capable cameras, and Krist's easy-going style and plain-language explanations make understanding this camera quick and simple. Watch as Krist explains the N80's exposure modes, Dynamic Autofocus and use of On-Demand Grid Lines for better composition. Study the N80's three metering modes for advanced control. Understand the benefits of 5-Area Autofocus and learn how to capture better action shots. See how 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash can change the way you take pictures. Examine how lenses and accessories can open up all-new picture-taking opportunities. Learn Bob Krist's personal approach to picture-taking as he demonstrates portraits, scenics and low-light photography using the beautiful and fascinating subjects found in the desert Southwest. "Getting the Most from Your Nikon N80" will equip you to take full advantage of this camera's remarkable features, as you improve your knowledge of photography overall.