I need HELP
Aug 26, 2018 16:48:50 #
I take delivery of my D-7200 sometime on Tuesday. With my luck probably sometime around 8:00 PM and I need to be somewhat functional with by the following morning. I have read the manual (twice) but it is really hard to relate without the camera in your hand. Lens is going to be Sigma Aspherical IF 28-300 And a Nikkor 40mm DX. My questions are: Are the factory settings sufficient to get me started. If not are there some other BASIC things I need to tweak? Warning, I have never even touched a DSLR in my life so please be gentle with your comments.
Aug 26, 2018 17:11:36 #
Aug 26, 2018 17:17:12 #
With time not being your friend, Im sorry to give you some not so good news, but while you have purchased a very capable camera, its capabilities very much depend on how you set it up for the various conditions you might be facing when using it.
Set the top left dial on Auto for a start. Take a couple of test shots, review results on the screen and adjust from there.
Check that WB is set to match the lighting (daylight or whatever).
Good luck.
Set the top left dial on Auto for a start. Take a couple of test shots, review results on the screen and adjust from there.
Check that WB is set to match the lighting (daylight or whatever).
Good luck.
Aug 26, 2018 17:18:40 #
Aug 26, 2018 17:21:22 #
This is an ongoing evolution learning process. Over time your settings will reflect your visual preferences for both color and monochrome (b&w) images. You will file each day’s images away and periodically go back and critique them for yourself again and again. Think how you might re-edit some images to make them more to your taste, which - as I said earlier - is going to change. Standard settings are a very good place to start, but realize at any time you are the man in charge. Always edit copies of your originals so that you can go back and re-think and re-imagine them differently as new ideas strike you. Best wishes and good shooting!
Aug 26, 2018 17:22:14 #
Put it on Auto first, then play with your settings (A and S) and then learn when you have time. Excellent camera. Make sure you record RAW. I am not sure what the factory settings are but they will not ruin a shot. Try out both lens and enjoy the camera.
Aug 26, 2018 17:41:06 #
threedeers wrote:
With respect...we don't know OP's editing skills. Maybe save raw for week 2 P...Make sure you record RAW...
Safeman, my main challenge when moving from film to dslr was remembering where the buttons or wheels were that adjusted aperture and shutter speed.
You came from film, so if you happened to have used shutter priority or aperture priority, just set the knob for one of those, then look in the manual for where to access changing the shutter speed or f/stop. Set ISO or if the camera offers, use auto-ISO.
You will want to format your SD card before using also (hopefully, one is coming in the package; if not run down to your nearest Best Buy, Wal-mart or anyplace that has a camera section). The manual will explain where in the menu to find the format command.
Lastly, look at the options for shooting jpg. Best/fine will give you the most quality.
Aug 26, 2018 17:48:54 #
I shoot with a D7200. As stated above make sure your battery is charged, this of course will take away from time using the camera. Set the dial on top left to "AUTO" and give it a go. With time being your enemy not much else I can suggest. You may look at a few UTube videos, they may be of some help to you.
Don
Don
Aug 26, 2018 17:59:51 #
bmike101
Loc: Gainesville, Florida
remember.... if you don't shoot in raw it will limit your editing abilities.... and I would learn M, not auto. just watch the exposure meter when adjusting the settings.
Aug 26, 2018 18:02:59 #
Connecting a manual with the camera is an ongoing process. Reading it without a camera (in my opinion) would be futile. Reading the manual and applying to a camera in hand is a step by step process and learning everything about the camera would certainly not happen in a short period of time. But it is a lot of fun to learn a new camera. These are simply my experiences, and others may be more adept in mastering a camera's features.
Aug 26, 2018 18:16:19 #
I would say fully charge battery and make sure you format your memory card. For now, using auto white balance and auto ISO would be okay. As for settings, I may get beat up for this but I would just go through and choose the Large jpeg for your file type for now, especially if you don’t have a plan for post processing. You can then decide later if you want to use RAW. Also, one of the first things I do is turn the BEEP off. It can be annoying in quiet settings.
Setting it to auto mode will take care of most everything in the short term.
I would definitely google D7200 settings to see if there’s any videos. I saw a few along with a few menu charts you can print out.
Setting it to auto mode will take care of most everything in the short term.
I would definitely google D7200 settings to see if there’s any videos. I saw a few along with a few menu charts you can print out.
Aug 26, 2018 18:21:14 #
safeman wrote:
I take delivery of my D-7200 sometime on Tuesday. ... (show quote)
Probably, but the one thing you need to look up is how to do a full factory reset before you shoot the camera. Also, listen to the other hints, especially Linda's tip about the fully charged batteries (you do have a backup, don't you?)!!!
Aug 26, 2018 18:30:44 #
Thanks all of you. It sounds like doing a factory reset and shooting on A will give me a $1000.00 point and shoot camera until I have time to learn the ins and outs of the camera. Yes?
Aug 26, 2018 18:40:45 #
safeman wrote:
Thanks all of you. It sounds like doing a factory reset and shooting on A will give me a $1000.00 point and shoot camera until I have time to learn the ins and outs of the camera. Yes?
Don't forget about the batteries. Oh, and format the card(s) in the camera, not on the computer. Good luck!
Aug 27, 2018 06:20:22 #
If you're using the .jpeg files out of the camera there is something to do. Nikon sets the default sharpening for the picture controls very low at level 3. Nikon expert, Ken Rockwell, recommends to go through all of the picture controls - standard, neutral, vivid, monochrome, and increasing the sharpening to level 6.
Also check for back or front focusing issues. The D7200 has AF fine tuning.
Also check for back or front focusing issues. The D7200 has AF fine tuning.
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