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May 14, 2012 08:18:25   #
mrblackett Loc: Bloomfield, CT
 
http://www.nikondigitutor.com/eng/d7000/index.html

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May 14, 2012 08:23:19   #
mrblackett Loc: Bloomfield, CT
 
35mm dx on D7000 will produce almost the same coverage as 50mm on FX. However, using the 50mm FX lens on a DX body like the D7000 is almost useless if you're working in tight spaces. I have both of these lenses in the newest 1.8's and wouldn't sell them at double the amounter I paid but I have both FX and DX Bodies. Due to the relative low cost, I'd recommend getting both of them.

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May 14, 2012 08:30:14   #
G4 Loc: Metro NYC/Jerseyside
 
Pug fan,

Here we have both DX & FX lens product as well as bodies. All Nikon. If there are true Nikkor bargains then the older 50 mm 's would be it in FX. In DX then it would be the 35 mm DX.
All are light in weight and are tack sharp.
The 50's used on our D7k make for a nice portrait lens, Bohek is nice.

As far as photo books go, the four part series by Scott Kelby, " The Digital Photography Books" Parts one thru four are tough to beat. They are available on Kindle as well iPad and are also paperback books.
They are written well, fully illustrated, and techniques work. If you buy the series there's a substantial discount, if you buy the electronic versions.

And there's nothing like finding someone in your area who shoots your brand likes to shot and is knowledgeable. The most important thing is keep shooting and asking questions, on line, in person, and on photo tours.

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May 14, 2012 08:39:23   #
Jerry Green Loc: Huntsville, AL
 
Nikon Cafe is a great web site for Nikon shooters.

http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/index.php?

Thom Hogan has good books and commentary.

http://www.bythom.com/index.htm

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May 14, 2012 08:40:25   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 
Nikon_DonB wrote:
I'd check into getting the field manual for the D7000. "Understanding Exposure" is a great book, also. I believe it is by Brian Peterson. He really explains the exposure triumvirate well.


I second what Don says about the book Understanding Exposure.
Also there are a ton of tutorials on YouTube, just go to YouTube and type in D7000.

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May 14, 2012 09:03:33   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
pugfan wrote:
I have the Nikon D7000 and am an amateur compared to some of you guys. I really need to learn more about the camera but aside from the manual, is there a particular book or website that would be helpful?
Thank you.

I have three: the "Snapshots to Great Shots" that MT mentioned, "Mastering the D7000," and "D7000 for Dummies." I had to go in early in the morning and wear a disguise to buy that last one. They are all good, but the first two have better titles.

I got "Understanding Exposure" from the library, and I liked it so much that I bought a copy. It's a good book on photography in general.

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May 14, 2012 09:10:29   #
Terry Scott Reed Loc: Reading, PA
 
MT Shooter wrote:
I highly recommend "Nikon D7000, From Snapshots to Great Shots" by John Batdorff, a pro who actually uses the D7000 in the field. Amazon has it at a good price.


Dwnload it for Kindle for 9 bucks. I think it is the book for you!
(Free Kindle software for PC, too...

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May 14, 2012 09:12:21   #
MtnMan Loc: ID
 
Yes, and Bryan gives several exercises to help really understand what happens.

Mac wrote:
Nikon_DonB wrote:
I'd check into getting the field manual for the D7000. "Understanding Exposure" is a great book, also. I believe it is by Brian Peterson. He really explains the exposure triumvirate well.


I second what Don says about the book Understanding Exposure.
Also there are a ton of tutorials on YouTube, just go to YouTube and type in D7000.

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May 14, 2012 14:05:14   #
country Loc: back woods
 
pugfan wrote:
Nikon_DonB wrote:
I'd check into getting the field manual for the D7000. "Understanding Exposure" is a great book, also. I believe it is by Brian Peterson. He really explains the exposure triumvirate well.


Thank you, I will check Amazon. Also, since you are a Nikon guy, I would like to get a prime lens, but I can't afford the $$$$$! What do you think of the 50 mm f/1.8 and/or the 35mm f/1.8?


i have the d7000 with a 50mm f/1.8 and absolutley love it. very sharp and crisp pics. i, too, looked at the 35 and 50, but went with the 50 figuring i could just back up if i needed to...

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May 14, 2012 14:09:38   #
Stef C Loc: Conshohocken (near philly) PA
 
MT Shooter wrote:
DX lenses are made with smaller diameter glass to conform to the DX size sensor. They are cheaper made with a much more common use of plastic due to the lens elements being smaller and lighter. When used on a full frame sensor, they image is automatically cropped to accomodate the smaller diameter of the DX lens. This effectively cripples the Full Frame camera even though Nikon does allow their use on the Pro bodies. I buy only full frame lenses which work EXTREMELY well on DX bodies, also giving the DX body the advantage of utilizing the premium center area of the lens and not using the outer portion where lens falloff is most prominent, not to mention distortion. If you never plan to upgrade to a full frame sensored body, then DX lenses are a better deal as they are always cheaper.
DX lenses are made with smaller diameter glass to ... (show quote)



Having said that, there are still DX lens that are very high quality glass no?

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May 14, 2012 15:09:03   #
Kestrel1029 Loc: Philadelphia, PA
 
I would also recommend the folowing book by Magic lantern:

http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Lantern-Guides-Multimedia-Workshop/dp/1454701323/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1337022416&sr=8-2

My wife got one for Nikon (D3100) and the DVD presented all the cameras functions in an easy to understand manner.

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May 14, 2012 15:13:32   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Jerry Green wrote:
Nikon Cafe is a great web site for Nikon shooters.htm

Wow! Lots of categories! I prefer the UHH system. If I started going onto Nikon Cafe, I wouldn't have time to sleep.

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May 14, 2012 15:20:28   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Stef C wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
DX lenses are made with smaller diameter glass to conform to the DX size sensor. They are cheaper made with a much more common use of plastic due to the lens elements being smaller and lighter. When used on a full frame sensor, they image is automatically cropped to accomodate the smaller diameter of the DX lens. This effectively cripples the Full Frame camera even though Nikon does allow their use on the Pro bodies. I buy only full frame lenses which work EXTREMELY well on DX bodies, also giving the DX body the advantage of utilizing the premium center area of the lens and not using the outer portion where lens falloff is most prominent, not to mention distortion. If you never plan to upgrade to a full frame sensored body, then DX lenses are a better deal as they are always cheaper.
DX lenses are made with smaller diameter glass to ... (show quote)



Having said that, there are still DX lens that are very high quality glass no?
quote=MT Shooter DX lenses are made with smaller ... (show quote)


DX lenses have "good" quality glass, yes. While it generally does not compare to FX lens elements as it is sized for DX. This is why you don't see Nikons Premium series lenses in DX format (12-24mm F2.8, 24-70mm F2.8, 70-200mm F2.8, nor any of the long primes ie. 300mm F2.8 through 600mm F4).

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May 14, 2012 18:07:18   #
gfinlayson
 
MT Shooter wrote:
DX lenses are made with smaller diameter glass to conform to the DX size sensor. They are cheaper made with a much more common use of plastic due to the lens elements being smaller and lighter. When used on a full frame sensor, they image is automatically cropped to accomodate the smaller diameter of the DX lens. This effectively cripples the Full Frame camera even though Nikon does allow their use on the Pro bodies. I buy only full frame lenses which work EXTREMELY well on DX bodies, also giving the DX body the advantage of utilizing the premium center area of the lens and not using the outer portion where lens falloff is most prominent, not to mention distortion. If you never plan to upgrade to a full frame sensored body, then DX lenses are a better deal as they are always cheaper.
DX lenses are made with smaller diameter glass to ... (show quote)


I generally buy full-frame glass too, but wide angle is where you're really stuck with DX. No one makes an 11-16 f/2.8 in FX that could replace my Tokina!

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May 14, 2012 18:24:26   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
gfinlayson wrote:
MT Shooter wrote:
DX lenses are made with smaller diameter glass to conform to the DX size sensor. They are cheaper made with a much more common use of plastic due to the lens elements being smaller and lighter. When used on a full frame sensor, they image is automatically cropped to accomodate the smaller diameter of the DX lens. This effectively cripples the Full Frame camera even though Nikon does allow their use on the Pro bodies. I buy only full frame lenses which work EXTREMELY well on DX bodies, also giving the DX body the advantage of utilizing the premium center area of the lens and not using the outer portion where lens falloff is most prominent, not to mention distortion. If you never plan to upgrade to a full frame sensored body, then DX lenses are a better deal as they are always cheaper.
DX lenses are made with smaller diameter glass to ... (show quote)


I generally buy full-frame glass too, but wide angle is where you're really stuck with DX. No one makes an 11-16 f/2.8 in FX that could replace my Tokina!
quote=MT Shooter DX lenses are made with smaller ... (show quote)


Yes, but its still a 16-24mm equivalent in full frame, Nikons 16-35mm F2.8 would be the similar FX lens. Nikons 10-24mm AF-S DX lens offers more than twice the range, wider aperture, and will work on Nikons introductory bodies where the Tokina will not AF on them. You always give up something with DX it seems, no matter how hard you look. (and it seems you are forgetting Nikons 14-24mm F2.8, an FX lens.)

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