The second, revised edition of Mike Hagen’s book, The Nikon Creative Lighting System, is now available in the UK. Updated to include information on the new Nikon SB-700 and SB-910 flash guns, this guide teaches all the steps required to achieve consistent and satisfying flash photos. Also included is a chapter showing system configuration so readers can duplicate the desired results on their own. The 312-page volume is available for £30.99.

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The Nikon Creative Lighting System, 2nd Edition
Using the SB-600, SB-700, SB-800, SB-900, SB-910, and R1C1
Flashes
By: Mike Hagen

This is the long expected 2nd Edition, of the highly successful 1st Edition, now with instructions to the SB-700.

Mike Hagen opens up a whole new world to those photographers who are already well versed in photography, but may not have a clue about flash photography.

With the new and rapidly evolving technology, flash photography (especially advanced light modeling with modern iTTL flash systems) has become an art in itself and should be mastered by all aspiring photographers and amateurs as well as professionals who are often helpless when it comes to using the full potential of these systems.

Using a simple, step-by-step method for setting up and using the newest Nikon iTTL flash units, Mike teaches all the steps required to achieve consistent and amazing flash photos.

He solves the common frustrations associated with flash, and specifically teaches how to use the SB-600, SB-700, SB-800, SB-900, SB-910, and R1C1 strobes. Beginning at a basic level and then progressing to more advanced techniques, Mike teaches everything you need to know about mastering Nikon’s iTTL flash system.

KEY SELLING POINTS
A simple, step by step method for setting up and using the flashes. Solves people’s frustrations with flash and specifically, shows them how to use the SB-600, SB-700, SB-800, SB-900, SB-910, and R1C1 Flashes

Complete chapter showing system configuration so readers can duplicate the photos on their own.

Mike Hagen is the director of the Nikonians Academy and is teaching classes on the Nikon CLS in North America and Europe.

AUDIENCE
This book is for beginners, intermediate and advanced photographers.

ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY
Demographic is about 75% male and 25% female. Probably 60% of purchasers are photo enthusiasts (advanced amateurs). He also gets a lot of professional photographers who purchase the book who want to learn the Nikon wireless system.

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COMPETING TITLES
Nikon Creative Lighting System Digital Field Guide by J. Dennis Thomas, 224 pages, Wiley, 2007, $19.99, ISBN: 978-0470045275, A-rank 7,712 (mixed reviews). Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon AF Speedlight Flash System: Master the Creative Lighting System! by Simon Stafford, 160 pages, Lark Books, 2006, $19.95, ISBN: 978-1579905880, A-rank 138,565 (reviews above average).

Magic Lantern PRO Guides: Nikon AF Speedlight Flash System: Master the Creative Lighting System! 2nd Edition by Simon Stafford, 240 pages, Lark Books, March, March 2012

$39.95
£30.99
€32.00
312 pages (est.)
Trim Size: 6 x 9
ISBN13: 9781933952994
ISBN10: 1933952997
Shelving: Photography
Additional Media: none
Replaces: 9781933952413
Will Sell Like:
The Nikon Creative Lighting
System, 1st Edition, ISBN
9781933952413
9781933952994
http://oreilly.com/catalog/9781933952994/sellsheet_uk[03/04/2012 09:16:00]
2009, $19.95, ISBN: 978-1600592041, A-rank 178,627 NYP.

Speedlights & Speedlites: Creative Flash Photography at the Speed of Light, Focal
Press By Lou Jones, Approx. 315 pages, Trim size 7 7/16 X 9 11/16 in, USD 34.95,
Softcover, Expected Release Date: May 2009
Hot Shoe Diaries: The Big Light from Small Flashes by Joe McNally, Peachpit Press,
320 pages, March 2009, $39.99, ISBN 978-0321580146, A-rank #13.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mike Hagen is an avid adventurer who combines his passion for the outdoors with excellence in photography.

He is a skilled digital photography instructor, location photographer, workshop leader, editorial writer and book author

He started OTI (Out There Images) in 1998 as a way to share his passion for photography with the rest of the world.

Mike is well known for his intensity, excellent planning, energy and enthusiasm. If you participate in a workshop with him, you will be pleasantly surprised by his generosity and infectious enthusiasm for imparting his knowledge to all participants.

Based in Washington State, USA, Mike has traveled extensively and loves to share his photography with the rest of the world. Travel and adventure are his passion, so you’ll frequently find him somewhere far away from civilization, camera in hand, having a ball in the outdoors.

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