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"Nikon D-200"
This DVD is very helpful in helping you get acquanted with your camera faster. Some areas require replay to get a full understanding of the content but it is a good and useful DVD.

"? -> DVD -> Knwoledge of D200 functions"
Hello Fellow Camera Enthusiast !

I'm from India and new to SLR Cameras. I was earlier on P&S.
After doing lot of research about SLR Cameras, I concluded to buy D200 out of D200 & D80 because of prime factors. I knew nothing about operating it.

Then I ordered this DVD and let me tell u honestly that this DVD gives you a real insight into D200 along with offering some very special techniques.
Each section is saggregated and clearly explained to give a basic information on the function and technique to use it professionally. Moreover, the advanced techniques shown/explained in the presentation are wonderful.
I highly recommend this to anyone who's interested in getting hands on SLR's and specially D200. You wont regret buying this DVD.

Good Luck
Vaibhav Mittal


"A Useful DVD for most D200 Users"
Unless you're a professional photographer, you'll want this DVD. I learned a lot about the features of my D200, but also about technique and good habits (invaluable to even non-D200 users!)

The D200 is a complicated computer with a load of features. Even basic features, like focusing, are varied and complicated. If you want to have a deeper understanding of your D200, start with this DVD and then buy the Magic Lantern Guide by Simon Stafford. The DVD provides an excellent overview and the Guide fills in the blanks.

The DVD not only explains the key features, but suggests how to use the camera. For instance, get into the habit of thinking beforehand - the lighting, the subjects, motion, type of lenses, etc. - then set up your D200 for the day's shooting. Do this everytime. You'll only need to make minor adjustments afterwards and the quality of your photos will be enhanced manyfold.

The section on how to take better photos - metering, focusing, depth of field, Rule of Thirds, etc. - were most informative. I learned new techniques, even though I've been an amateur photographer for many years.

Sure, the manual is a catalog of features, but it doesn't clearly explain how and when to use the myriad of features. This DVD will do that, and the Guide will explain more fully what you need to know.

Other than taking a one or two day course on how to use the D200, this DVD and Guide will provide the same information in a fraction of the time. And you get to keep them for future reference and refresher courses!

"great leaning tool"
another way for the brain to take in knowledge. Work with the camera 1st as well stumble through the manual and the written aides. The dvd is a great compliment. jj

"Great for visually oriented people"
Okay, so this isn't the most comprehensive treatment of the D200 and some of the info is basic photography. But, photogs are by nature visual, and if you hate wading through the boring printed owners manual (like I did anyway), this DVD is a great way to get up and running with the camera. Some people learn and retain video better than print. It is well done and interesting. It is also the only intro to the D200 that addressed the need to establish a pre-shot routine to ensure all of the settings would work for the shot. Maybe advanced amateurs do this in their sleep, but a beginner like me needed someone to show me how to do this.