Trailer: Nikon School: A Hands-On Guide to Creative Lighting

Professional photographers Bob Krist and Joe McNally are featured in what is far-and-away the best resource to date on Nikon's speedlight system and how to use CLS effectively.

It starts with Krist in the studio teaching you the basics -- and nuts-and-bolts control how-to's -- then goes out into the field. There, Bob takes on the roll as the color man to Joe's lead as they work together to pull off a variety of sophisticated shots using Nikon speedlights.

Congrats to Nikon for significantly dialing up the educational portion video as compared to the "Speed of Light" DVD of a few years ago.

Yes, it is specific to the Nikon system and designed to help sell gear. But the educational content is there -- they show everything you would need to know.

(Uploaded with permission from Nikon.)

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Howto & Style

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• nikon
• Bob
• Krist
• Joe
• McNally
• CLS
• speedlight
• DVD
• strobist
• flash
• how-to
• SB-900
• SB-800
• SB-600

[pwscott61]

I am looking forward to seeing this as well. I went to my local Nikon Dealer today and they told me they 'decided not to bring that DVD in'. Whatever- so I'll buy it for less from Amazon no problem. I just would have liked to throw it right in the DVD player.

[hobbydavid]

If your 'local Nikon dealer' is not carrying this, I would suggest finding a different 'local Nikon dealer.'

I am all for supporting local dealers, but I would not support one with that little commitment to learning.

[PhotogsHangar]

I am a Canon geek and always will be. However these videos are VERY VERY good and no matter what system you are using Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Sony or even Pentax you are going to learn things with these videos.

[miavonni]

yes i totally agree!! when people ask me what camera i use i tell them, asking a photographer what kind of camera they use is like asking an artist what kind of brush they use for their paintings!or askin a stylist what kind of scissors they use?sure its important but its whats in the eye that counts! Im only a nikon guy cuz thats what was recomended to me by a few togs i met !!

[BadZav]

this dvd is not available in the UK

annoying

[lorikzzz]

joe mcnally is AWSOMEE !!!

[FromMyPerspectPhoto]

Right now, I'm not one to use flash, partly because the only flash I can use is on-camera flash, and partly because I can't work purchasing multiple speedlights into my budget. However, I just might purchase this DVD just for the sake of knowledge. Besides, I'm still establishing my knowledge and my style so I may change my stance with regards to flash.

[azodyze]

this dvd was the most helpful of all vids i seen at the end joe used 12 fucking speedlights on one photo and it came out amazing wow

[trwmodela]

Excellent DVD on all lighting and basics on speedlights. But would help anyone interested in learning, you don't need to have Nikon equipment.

[JD95]

Hey- I'm really interested in getting this and thinking of getting one from amazon. Does anyone know if this DVD has a region code set for the states? or is it region free so I can play the disc on my Japanese DVD player?

Thanks for your help.

[pwscott61]

Agreed David. Unfortunately the two locals both didn't order it for stock, even though they sell every 'Use your D-SLR DVD'.MPEX didn't have it, so I got it from B&H and watched the first few chapters tonight. I could have done without the music the whole first intro part. You spoiled us with straightforward production on the Strobist DVD Set!{seriously, it was very well done}

It was cool to see that Bob Krist uses the Stroboframe cold shoes with the red screw. I need 3 or 4 of those.