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Nikon D850 Crash Course
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(235 ratings)
563 students

Nikon D850 Crash Course

Made for Beginners!
Created byMichael Andrew
Last updated 3/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • After taking this course you will be confident in knowing how to operate your Nikon D850 to get great looking photographs

Course content

3 sections • 51 lectures • 4h 43m total length

  • Introduction2:18

    Explore the Nikon D850 crash course introduction, covering core photography basics like shutter speed, aperture, ISO, depth of field, and composition, then preview camera features, portraits, landscapes, and video workflow.

  • Previsualization1:23

    Develop pre-visualization by seeing your shot in your mind before you shoot, choose the best composition, and master exposure to control brightness.

  • What Is Exposure?0:32

    Define exposure as the amount of light reaching film or a digital sensor, and recognize shutter speed and aperture as the two controls that set that light.

  • Shutter Speed1:49

    Master shutter speed and its effect on exposure and motion: faster speeds freeze motion, slower speeds reveal longer exposure; numbers map to fractions, like 60 meaning 1/60 of a second.

  • Shutter Speed Barriers0:56

    Understand shutter speed barriers: shoot people at 1/60s or faster to avoid blur; avoid handheld slower than 1/50s without a tripod or stabilized lens; freeze moving athletes at about 1/500s.

  • Shutter Speed Quiz3:36

    Learn how shutter speed fractions relate to exposure in this quiz, showing how longer speeds let in more light and how to calculate multiples.

  • Aperture0:30

    Explain that aperture is the opening in the lens and that a wider opening lets in more light, reducing the exposure time for a proper exposure.

  • Aperture Sizes1:40

    In the Nikon D850 crash course, this lecture demonstrates aperture sizes with real lens blades and a depth of field preview, showing f-stops from 22 to 2.8 and wide-open openings.

  • Depth of Field2:38

    Explore depth of field as a wall of focus parallel to the sensor, shaped by aperture size, and learn that f-stops—focal length over aperture—link smaller numbers to larger openings.

  • Controlling Depth of Field3:08

    Master three depth-of-field rules: smaller aperture, greater distance, and wider focal length deepen depth of field. Apply opposites to shallow depth of field; a fourth note covers sensor size.

  • Nikon Lens Recommendations3:56

    Explore Nikon lens basics, including zoom versus prime, DX and FX crop factors, and stabilization options, then review top Nikon and Tamron Sigma lenses for versatile full-frame and DX shooting.

  • Lens Perspectives8:50

    Explore how focal length and field of view shape lens perspective, from wide angles that push background depth to telephoto lenses that magnify foreground and flatter portraits.

  • What is ISO?1:49

    Nikon d850 crash course: learn how ISO affects exposure and noise, comparing low ISO for cleaner color versus high ISO for more light sensitivity, and understand digital sensor gain.

  • F-Stop Increments1:07

    Learn how f-stops measure light differences between apertures, with one stop doubling or halving light, and note half-stop, third-stop, ISO stops, and shutter speed relationships.

  • Composition Lessons0:43

    Master composition as the artistic core of your photography by applying practical tips and lessons to consistently produce better shots and see immediate improvement.

  • Rule of Thirds2:07

    Apply the rule of thirds to quickly improve image quality by aligning your subject's eyes with the grid's power points and using lines to guide horizons or poles.

  • Shapes2:35

    Look for shapes to strengthen your compositions, such as squares, triangles, holes, diagonals, and the elusive S-curve found in roads or rivers. Let the situation guide posing and positioning.

  • Dimensions2:26

    Explore how to convey three dimensional form on a two dimensional surface by photographing objects from multiple angles, showing one, two, and three sides to reveal depth and shape.

  • Angle of Attack1:54

    Always scan the background before you shoot to spot distractions that can ruin the frame, and adjust your position or angle to cover them; Photoshop is a last resort.

  • Textures1:18

    Explore textures as repeating patterns that enhance photography and serve as compelling on-location backdrops for portraits. See and use textures—from ground surfaces to blinds and the sky.

  • Distance1:10

    Move closer to or farther from your subject to control composition and apparent size. Practice by stepping forward for portraits and using a zoom lens with caution.

  • The Perspective Shot1:41

    Learn the perspective shot, a classic technique to control the relative sizes of two subjects by adjusting distances from the camera, emphasizing the bride and groom in wedding photography.

  • Contrast1:43

    Explore how contrast reveals a subject’s shape when set against a white background. Learn when to consciously break the rule to keep a bride visible in white.

  • JPEG & 8-Bit Depth2:20

    Explore how 8-bit depth encodes color, giving jpeg files 256 shades per pixel from 0 to 255, and contrast this with raw files' 14-bit depth.

  • The Histogram4:48

    Explore how a histogram shows pixel shade distribution from black to white, with the x axis for shade and the y axis for pixel counts, where camel humps indicate exposure.

Requirements

  • You will need to have a Nikon D850 to follow along with this course

Description

Award winning instructor and professional wedding photographer Michael Andrew takes us on a step-by-step tour of the Nikon D850 in this training video. Michael Andrew’s unique approach simplifies SLR digital photography and shows students how to use simple techniques to take amazing photographs. Michael blends technical competence with artistic fundamentals in this truly unique training course.


When Michael started in 2003, before the youtube age, he learned by trial and error. It took him 2 years to fully master his camera. In 2008, after many years of shooting weddings, Michael was convinced he could develop a teaching system to help new students learn their cameras over a weekend. He's been teaching new photographers ever since! Michael's unique approach focuses on simplicity, clarity, and synthesis, which has helped thousands of beginning students learn their cameras in just a few hours.

If you own a Nikon D850 and are looking to improve your photographic skills or aren’t exactly sure how everything works….this is the course for you!


Included Lessons:

  1. Exposure Lesson

  2. Shutter Speed Lessons

  3. Aperture Lessons

  4. Depth of Field Lessons

  5. ISO

  6. Complete Composition Lessons- 11 in all

  7. Digital Greenhouse

  8. Compression

  9. Encryption

  10. Histograms

  11. Lens Crash Courses

  12. What to do if not enough light

  13. Lighting Crash Course

  14. Exposure

  15. Aperture Lessons

  16. Shutter speed

  17. Shutter speed barriers

  18. Shutter Speed Quiz

  19. Depth of field

  20. Modes and Settings Tips for beginners

  21. ISO ratings

  22. White balance

  23. Metering

  24. Focal Length

  25. Complete Composition Lessons

  26. Rule of Thirds

  27. Shapes

  28. Dimensions

  29. Backgrounds

  30. Textures

  31. Angle Of Attack

  32. Dutch Tilt

  33. Contrast

  34. Distance

  35. Perspective

  36. Encryption

  37. Compression

  38. Histograms

  39. Lens Crash Course

  40. Lens Perspectives

  41. Portrait Crash course

  42. Lighting Crash Course

  43. The Digital Greenhouse Lesson

  44. The Scientific Method of Photography

Nikon D850 Photography & Video Shooting Tutorial Lessons

  1. Button Review

  2. Shooting Modes

  3. Exposure Control

  4. D850 Focusing System

  5. LCD Review

  6. Auto Focus Modes

  7. Shooting Drives

  8. Metering Modes

  9. White Balance

  10. Exposure Lock Operation

  11. D850 Live View Focus Modes!

  12. Video History and Terms, including FPS, Resolution & Interlaced vs Progressive Scan!

  13. Video Workflow!

  14. How to get the Film Like Look

  15. And Much More!!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for anyone who owns the Nikon D850 and wants to learn how to use their camera in a short amount of time

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