Up for auction is the set (2) of instructional DVD's from the world renowned digital camera educational series, Blue Crane. These are brand new, they have been opened to check contents but never been used. it is a definite must have for any owner of a Canon 50D. Continue reading below for a full description of each of the volumes; you will also find a link to a preview video of these DVD's. Locally, they retail for R300-R400 each, if there is stock available. These items are brand new... however, they have been opened by Customs to check that they are original and not copied items, so they do not have their plastic covers on.
Introduction to the Canon 50D
Take great pictures with your Canon 50D! All you need is this training DVD and about hour, and you’ll have the knowledge and the confidence to create the images you want.
The topics are arranged in chapters, so you can move at your own pace, and return later to individual subjects.
The Canon 50D is a powerful piece of equipment. A solid understanding of its features and controls can really unleash its potential.
Once you learn how the camera’s components work together, you’ll have all the tools you need to capture the best images under all conditions. Topics include:
• Auto modes
• Creative Auto
• Time Value mode
• Aperture Value/depth of field
• Depth of field preview
• Focus options
• Metering
• White balance/colour temperature
• Playback and image review
• Live View shooting
• Exposure compensation
• Flash basics
• Custom Functions introduction
• Programmable buttons
• Info button
• Composition
• Self timer
• Picture Styles
http://www.bluecranedigital.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=1034Format: NTSC, All Regions
Running Time: 75 minutes
Canon 50D & 5D MkII Advanced Topics
Take great pictures with your Canon 5D Mark II or 50D! Push your creativity to the limits; create photographic images that up until now have existed only in your imagination! This guide takes you through Canon’s advanced features, and explains what they are, how they work, and how they can perform in real-world situations.
Custom Functions: The 5D and the 50D are endlessly configurable. We go into detail about the settings that can have the most impact on your shooting. We also address the topics of Live View, and the 5D’s video capabilities.
Canon Speedlites and flash photography: We discuss choices and settings you can use to control pop-up Speedlites, external flash units, and natural lighting.
Colour properties and settings: You will learn how to control colour properties, and how to build new Picture Styles for your camera. In our colour management section, we address the issue of maintaining authentic colour throughout the digital image workflow: from choosing a colour space, through post processing on a computer monitor, all the way to the printed output.
The Canon 5D and 50D are known for their limitless flexibility. We take these marvellous cameras into the real world and tie their settings and configurations to the subject, the physical environment, and the equipment you are carrying. By the time you finish watching this presentation, you will have the know-how that allows you to concentrate on the most important task of all: capturing the image you want, the way you see it.
This DVD is not for novice photographers. It assumes you have a working knowledge of digital photography and the controls on your camera. Topics include:
• Advanced Custom Functions
• Canon Speedlites and flash
photography
• Colour management
• Creating your own Picture Styles
• Video recording (5D Mark II only)
• Custom menus
• Your ritual for photography
Format: NTSC, All Regions
Running Time: 96 minutes
Terms and Conditions of the auction:
- Postage is R50 registered mail via SAPO
- Courier, door to door is R120.
- Payment must be made within 24 hours of the auction closing
