September 6, 2007
Nikon Podcast #1: All About D-SLR
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00:00 Host Mark Ellwood introduces himself and the purpose behind these brand new Nikon podcasts.
01:00 Mark talks about July/August issue of American Photo making the claim that new D-SLR cameras can make an artist about any photographers. This podcast is talking about what makes D-SLR photography so special.
2:00 Mark introduces Steve Heiner, Senior Technical Manager @ Nikon, Inc.
3:00 Steve breaks down the details about digital SLR cameras and easily explains what they mean to Mark. Talks about advantages vs. point & shoot cameras.
7:00 Mark asks about why he should think about taking a SLR with him instead of a point & shoot and Steve gives some great examples.
8:00 Steve explains the difference between pixels and sensors in D-SLR cameras as opposed to other cameras.
10:00 Mark and Steve talk about the differences between all of Nikon's current digital SLR cameras.
11:00 Mark wants to get easy explanations behind many jargon-like photography terms and Steve explains things like shutter speed, ISO, etc.
15:00 Steve and Mark go over some of the best questions you might want to ask yourself before going into a store to buy a camera: usage determines pixel-amount you might need, budget, lenses, etc.
18:00 Steve describes the kinds of lenses he uses and how they work with this camera as well as why flashes, as an accessory, are a great investment.
20:00 Steve gives Mark some great tips to create some special photographs: changing white balance controls, manual settings, PictMotion, panning, night-time photography, etc.
27:00 Mark and Steve talk about ways that Nikon offer help for anyone using their cameras: Nikon School, instructional DVDs, in-camera help, etc.
30:00 Steve tells the story behind Nikon's Picturetown advertising campaign and Mark tells everyone ways to get in touch with Steve or learn more about Nikon's cameras.
01:00 Mark talks about July/August issue of American Photo making the claim that new D-SLR cameras can make an artist about any photographers. This podcast is talking about what makes D-SLR photography so special.
2:00 Mark introduces Steve Heiner, Senior Technical Manager @ Nikon, Inc.
3:00 Steve breaks down the details about digital SLR cameras and easily explains what they mean to Mark. Talks about advantages vs. point & shoot cameras.
7:00 Mark asks about why he should think about taking a SLR with him instead of a point & shoot and Steve gives some great examples.
8:00 Steve explains the difference between pixels and sensors in D-SLR cameras as opposed to other cameras.
10:00 Mark and Steve talk about the differences between all of Nikon's current digital SLR cameras.
11:00 Mark wants to get easy explanations behind many jargon-like photography terms and Steve explains things like shutter speed, ISO, etc.
15:00 Steve and Mark go over some of the best questions you might want to ask yourself before going into a store to buy a camera: usage determines pixel-amount you might need, budget, lenses, etc.
18:00 Steve describes the kinds of lenses he uses and how they work with this camera as well as why flashes, as an accessory, are a great investment.
20:00 Steve gives Mark some great tips to create some special photographs: changing white balance controls, manual settings, PictMotion, panning, night-time photography, etc.
27:00 Mark and Steve talk about ways that Nikon offer help for anyone using their cameras: Nikon School, instructional DVDs, in-camera help, etc.
30:00 Steve tells the story behind Nikon's Picturetown advertising campaign and Mark tells everyone ways to get in touch with Steve or learn more about Nikon's cameras.