Best Instruction book for Nikon D7100?
Jan 9, 2015 18:49:54 #
Besides the manual, which instruction book would you recommend for someone not familiar with a dslr camera? I see some have recommended David Busch, Darrell Young, "...Dummies" ??? Trying to decide. Ready to order! :)
Jan 9, 2015 19:00:34 #
Arlene777 wrote:
Besides the manual, which instruction book would you recommend for someone not familiar with a dslr camera? I see some have recommended David Busch, Darrell Young, "...Dummies" ??? Trying to decide. Ready to order! :)
I like Darrell Young's books. I have one for the D300 and now the D7100. With each one, I went through Young's book with the manual and the camera in hand to familiarize myself with the camera. I used a lot of Young's "presets" and then after using for awhile, reviewed again to make sure that it still fit my needs.
Having been a corporate trainer, one of the best ways to solidify knowledge is to train someone else-- so my process was this: 1- Demonstrate the procedure (I'm doing it; you are watching me do it). 2-You perform the procedure (You are doing it; I'm observing). 3- You train me on the procedure as if I am new. You'll be amazed at how effective this process is.
(If you don't have someone else; demonstrate it in front of a mirror.)
Jan 9, 2015 19:01:43 #
Arlene,
Other than books you can try Utube videos, a ton of them for the D7100. Just be brand and model specific. Nikon also has tutorials on the D7100 on their website.
Just me, but I like to see the videos and take notes as they play. Do the same for Lightroom videos.
Don
Other than books you can try Utube videos, a ton of them for the D7100. Just be brand and model specific. Nikon also has tutorials on the D7100 on their website.
Just me, but I like to see the videos and take notes as they play. Do the same for Lightroom videos.
Don
Jan 9, 2015 19:28:58 #
[quote=LoneRangeFinder]I like Darrell Young's books. I have one for the D300 and now the D7100. With each one, I went through Young's book with the manual and the camera in hand to familiarize myself with the camera. I used a lot of Young's "presets" and then after using for awhile, reviewed again to make sure that it still fit my needs.
Having been a corporate trainer, one of the best ways to solidify knowledge is to train someone else-- so my process was this: 1- Demonstrate the procedure (I'm doing it; you are watching me do it). 2-You perform the procedure (You are doing it; I'm observing). 3- You train me on the procedure as if I am new. You'll be amazed at how effective this process is.
(If you don't have someone else; demonstrate it in front of a mirror.)[/quote
Great advice! Really! Thank you very much .
Having been a corporate trainer, one of the best ways to solidify knowledge is to train someone else-- so my process was this: 1- Demonstrate the procedure (I'm doing it; you are watching me do it). 2-You perform the procedure (You are doing it; I'm observing). 3- You train me on the procedure as if I am new. You'll be amazed at how effective this process is.
(If you don't have someone else; demonstrate it in front of a mirror.)[/quote
Great advice! Really! Thank you very much .
Jan 9, 2015 19:35:58 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Arlene,
Other than books you can try Utube videos, a ton of them for the D7100. Just be brand and model specific. Nikon also has tutorials on the D7100 on their website.
Just me, but I like to see the videos and take notes as they play. Do the same for Lightroom videos.
Don
Other than books you can try Utube videos, a ton of them for the D7100. Just be brand and model specific. Nikon also has tutorials on the D7100 on their website.
Just me, but I like to see the videos and take notes as they play. Do the same for Lightroom videos.
Don
Don, I enjoy the videos, too. I would also like something in the way of print, also
Pictures, too! I need to hit on all my senses. lol. TY
Jan 9, 2015 19:44:13 #
I really got a lot out of David Busch's D7100 guide (I also bought the field guide recently, just to keep in my camera bag). I read the bigger book cover to cover and kept it on the end table next to my chair for reference...until a month ago, when my bloodhound decided she needed to chew something up. Maybe the glue smelled good to her?
Jan 9, 2015 19:47:31 #
jkatpc wrote:
I really got a lot out of David Busch's D7100 guide (I also bought the field guide recently, just to keep in my camera bag). I read the bigger book cover to cover and kept it on the end table next to my chair for reference...until a month ago, when my bloodhound decided she needed to chew something up. Maybe the glue smelled good to her?
Tring to decide. TY. I respect your recommendation. Now, it's one for each...Busch and Young
Jan 9, 2015 20:43:53 #
jkatpc wrote:
I really got a lot out of David Busch's D7100 guide (I also bought the field guide recently, just to keep in my camera bag). I read the bigger book cover to cover and kept it on the end table next to my chair for reference...until a month ago, when my bloodhound decided she needed to chew something up. Maybe the glue smelled good to her?
Ditto.
Jan 9, 2015 20:57:33 #
Arlene777 wrote:
Tring to decide. TY. I respect your recommendation. Now, it's one for each...Busch and Young
I have the Darrell Young book and have found it to be a tremendous help.
Jan 9, 2015 21:00:02 #
You seem to have hit on the top 3 choices Arlene. If you remember, after spending some time with your choice of course, please let me/us know how it went.
Having had two experiences with Nikon owner's manuals it seems safe to say that I wasn't terribly broken up when one of the dogs used the 7100 book as a chew toy and wouldn't mind the benefit of your experience.
Having had two experiences with Nikon owner's manuals it seems safe to say that I wasn't terribly broken up when one of the dogs used the 7100 book as a chew toy and wouldn't mind the benefit of your experience.
Jan 9, 2015 21:06:57 #
Mike D. wrote:
You seem to have hit on the top 3 choices Arlene. If you remember, after spending some time with your choice of course, please let me/us know how it went.
Having had two experiences with Nikon owner's manuals it seems safe to say that I wasn't terribly broken up when one of the dogs used the 7100 book as a chew toy and wouldn't mind the benefit of your experience.
Having had two experiences with Nikon owner's manuals it seems safe to say that I wasn't terribly broken up when one of the dogs used the 7100 book as a chew toy and wouldn't mind the benefit of your experience.
Mike, I wish my dog had chosen the original manual to chew up instead of the David Busch book!
Jan 9, 2015 21:12:34 #
jkatpc wrote:
Mike, I wish my dog had chosen the original manual to chew up instead of the David Busch book!
I would like to say that your dog has better taste than mine but I totally feel your pain. :)
Jan 9, 2015 21:14:14 #
Mike D. wrote:
I would like to say that your dog has better taste than mine but I totally feel your pain. :)
:)
Jan 9, 2015 22:14:24 #
I too have David Busch's D7100 book and Field Guide. They are both excellent and detailed. After I read these a few times I happened to pick up John Batdorff's book "From Snapshots to Great Shots" Nikon D7100. It a small book and excellent for a quick read and reference...very easy to follow and informative.
Anyhow, thats my story and I'm sticking to it! :-D :-D
Anyhow, thats my story and I'm sticking to it! :-D :-D
Jan 9, 2015 22:18:20 #
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