Nikon Creative Lighting System Digital Field Guide
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- ISBN13: 9780470454053
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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A full-color, go-anywhere guide to Nikon’s entire array of creative lighting possibilities
Nikon’s Creative Lighting System is like having a low-cost, wireless, studio lighting system that’s portable enough to fit into a camera bag. Although the possibilities are endless and exciting, setting up, synchronizing the equipment, and determining lighting ratios can be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, this Digital Meadow Guide has been completely updated to shed some light on the situation!
Beginning with the basic functions of the Nikon SB-900, the SB-800, and the SB-600, the leader then goes on to demystify the complexities of using multiple speedlights, adjusting flash outputs, and setting up a wireless studio.
- Clearly clarifies how to get the best results when using multiple speedlights
- Includes examples and unique advice on how to light point subjects, such as weddings, wildlife, portraits, product shots, and corporate locations
- Covers additional Creative Lighting System components, such as Nikon’s wireless commander and macro speedlights
With this handy, on-the-go guide, you’ll no longer be in the dark on Nikon’s Creative Lighting System.Amazon.com Review
Nikon Creative Lighting System Photography Techniques
Amazon-exclusive content from leader J. Dennis Thomas
| One-Speedlight Portraits One of the things I like the best of the Nikon CLS is how quick and simple it is to get fantastic portraits with just one Speedlight. For this portrait of Kristin I used an SB-900 off camera and triggered it with an SU-800. I used a shoot-through umbrella for diffusion and the light was placed at a 45º angle to the model. The stand was fully extended and the light was diagonal down for a Paramount or Loop lighting pattern. Setting up the CLS was simple. I switch the SB-900 to Remote mode and set it for Group A, the SU-800 was set to TTL. After a few test shots I chose to dial down the FEC to –1 EV. The image was shot with a D700 and a 50mm f/1.4G. I chose Manual exposure 1/60 at f/4 ISO 400.  (Click on image to enlarge) | Soft-Light Close-Ups This is another example of a very simple yet effective lighting technique. For tiny things such as these raspberries using an overhead light that is very close up give you a nice soft light (the larger the light source in relation to the theme the softer the light is). Setting the light off to the side a bit helps to bring up the contrast which gives a more detailed three-dimensional look. Tis was done with one SB-800 and a shoot-through umbrella placed about 12 inches from the theme. For this shot I used the built-in flash of a D300s to trigger the off-camera SB-800. I set the SB-800 to Group A and the ¬¬¬¬mode to TTL. When shooting with a white background the metering system usually tries to underexpose the image (meters generally try for 18% grey). After a couple of test shots I finished up with a FEC of +2 EV. The image was shot with a D300s and a 105mm f/2.8G VR. Manual exposure 1/60 at f/8 ISO 200.  (Click on image to enlarge) |
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Had I been aware that this was a Wiley publication prior to buy, I wouldn’t have bothered- inasmuch as Wiley’s offerings are consistently terrible.
About the leader, and his abilities(?) as a teacher. Well…in my opinion, as a teacher, he’d make an outstanding ditch-digger. ‘Nuff said?
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
I bought this book hoping it could help me with controlling nikon SB speedlights SB800 and SB600 which I own with my new SU800 remote. This book deals mainly with using SB800 as the master to control additional flashguns. It would have been better if it included the usefullness of the CLS with the use of SU800 as well because this is what it is all about! It is not as comprehensive as I thought it would!
Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
excellent guide, It provided the information I was looking for. John
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
If you’re looking for a book that will clarify the functionality of Nikons CLS & AWL systems, this fits the bill. If the menu on your SB-800 or SB-900 confuses you, you will find step by step instructions to do the things you need to in this book. At its best, this book is a excellent instruction manual for CLS flashes and the CLS functions of the Nikon bodies that can fire them remotely. Also, if you’re really new to strobist-style photography, the rather basic and uninspired section about flash applications could be a sort of primer for you about how portable, multiple-flash systems work. Sorry to say, Thomas isn’t much of a writer. His style is best suited to lists of instructions. If you have some experience with flash photography, or have read any of the much better books about flash (or spent some time with [...]), you’ll find the applications section of this book rudimentary and annoyingly vague. To sum up: this book provides an brilliant functional description of the Nikon CLS system. Go elsewhere to learn the nuances that will make your use of the Nikon flash system truly creative.
Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
Another essential book in the valuable Digital Meadow Guide series. As an enthusiast with a D90 / SB-600, I need in depth guidance on issues such as assembling a multi-lighting system, the capabilities of the SB-600 and intermediate level techniques. This book suits my needs very well!
Mr. Thomas knows his stuff, and I suspect this book would be worth the money for persons just breaking into Nikon flash territory, the semi-pro, and everyone in between.
My only caveat is that you really need to skim this book all the way through before attempting to apply individual techniques and applications. Mr. Thomas built the book that way; present the concept basically, then the advanced stuff later on.
Highly recommend this book!
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5