New D7000.. now where do i start!!!

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Hey guys,
I have just got my self a used Nikon D7000, (thanks to a Fellow TP forum user).. and boy have i got some serious learning to do!!

Any advice? Hints or Tips.
 
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Read the manual, then read it again. Then choose a subject, go and shoot it, load up the pictures see what is wrong with them. Read about how to fix that problem then go and shoot it again and so on...
 
borisnikon said:
Read the manual, then read it again. Then choose a subject, go and shoot it, load up the pictures see what is wrong with them. Read about how to fix that problem then go and shoot it again and so on...
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Lol i did think of that, but even though it is a used camera the manual is packed.. and ihate spoiling it. lol.

Jokes aside.. ITS HUGE!! and i am scared i may loose interest! lol
 
I think the "Understanding Exposure" book is a great place to start. It will cover all the basic controls and the impact of using those, which then should build confidence to dig out the manual and go deeper into d7000 specific features and properly understand them.
 
I agree with the buy the dummies book advice, I did the same when I got my D90 and found it very useful, the best advice I think is to get out there and use it

Practice, Practice, Practice and above all enjoy it, you've got a top notch camera there, it's all down to you now !!!
 
Get out there, shoot.
Everyday make a point of taking at least one photo.
Take your camera everywhere!
I mean everywhere.
Work through the modes (A P S) and observe what they offer for each Situation, try and match what they offer, try and predict the cameras choice of shutter and aperture value for any given scene.
Take your camera everywhere.
Shoot what YOU want to shoot and not what's trending right now.
Limit yourself to one lens for any given day and don't beat yourself up cos you haven't got your superzoom or ultra wide with you, concentrate on taking photos and not changing lenses.
Don't get too bogged down with technicalities or settings, make it as fun and relaxed as you want.
Take your camera everywhere.
Remember that there is no right or wrong way to make an image with a camera, there is only your way.
Don't get crushed when you ask for critique, the idea of critique is to provide an honest opinion on whatever is submitted and sometimes the truth hurts.
Name your "keeper" images, its another creative process that adds to the image and helps you to understand more about yourself and your photography.
Take your camera everywhere.
 
Simon photo said:
Get out there, shoot.
Everyday make a point of taking at least one photo.
Take your camera everywhere!
I mean everywhere.
Work through the modes (A P S) and observe what they offer for each Situation, try and match what they offer, try and predict the cameras choice of shutter and aperture value for any given scene.
Take your camera everywhere.
Shoot what YOU want to shoot and not what's trending right now.
Limit yourself to one lens for any given day and don't beat yourself up cos you haven't got your superzoom or ultra wide with you, concentrate on taking photos and not changing lenses.
Don't get too bogged down with technicalities or settings, make it as fun and relaxed as you want.
Take your camera everywhere.
Remember that there is no right or wrong way to make an image with a camera, there is only your way.
Don't get crushed when you ask for critique, the idea of critique is to provide an honest opinion on whatever is submitted and sometimes the truth hurts.
Name your "keeper" images, its another creative process that adds to the image and helps you to understand more about yourself and your photography.
Take your camera everywhere.
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Like this, really good advice.
 
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