Too much camera for newbie?
Jul 17, 2019 07:01:38 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
trapper1 wrote:
I wanted to upgrade from my Canon point and shoot ... (show quote)
Go to google and google all of your questions there. Many tutorials will come up. Try this one, " how do I take good photo's with the Nikon D5600".
Here is a 36 minute to get you started. The neat thing is you can rewind all you want so you can get full understanding.
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=how+to+take+photo%27s+with+the+Nikon+d5600#id=2&vid=45c10fc340a02d28e4422de53520debd&action=click
Jul 17, 2019 07:16:53 #
I recommend "Nikon D5600 Fast Start " by John Greengo available from Creative Live for $17. https://www.creativelive.com/class/nikon-d5600-fast-start-john-greengo This is a video course in 22 lessons. The videos can be streamed or downloaded. I have used these course for several cameras. I highly recommend them.
Jul 17, 2019 07:20:19 #
I don't know who said this but it's applicable
"The longest journey begins with the first steps"
"The longest journey begins with the first steps"
Jul 17, 2019 07:34:25 #
BjB1953
Loc: Rice Lake, WI
Check and see if Darrell Young has written a book on your camera. I bought his book on the D750 and it's really helpful. Musc better than digging through the PDF. Enjoy the potential!!
Jul 17, 2019 07:46:33 #
Don’t give up yet As already said you tube is great many videos and Bryan Peterson’ “Understanding Exposure” a great book easy read you will be amazed how quickly it all comes together
Good Shooting
Joe
Good Shooting
Joe
Jul 17, 2019 07:53:27 #
trapper1 wrote:
I wanted to upgrade from my Canon point and shoot ... (show quote)
I would definitely check out John Greengo’s Fast Start 5600 tutorial video on CreativeLive. It is a comprehensive walkthrough of the camera that goes over every button and control and dives deep into the menu system. John is a fantastic teacher and uses really clear and engaging graphics to illustrate his teaching points. You’ll come out of his class knowing all you need to make maximum use of your new gear. Enjoy!
Jul 17, 2019 08:08:44 #
trapper1 wrote:
I wanted to upgrade from my Canon point and shoot ... (show quote)
Stick with the D5600. You won't find the D3500 any simpler. There's always Auto. Experiment with setting it to Aperture. Very good video linked below. I don't know if they cover the D5600 specifically, but they do a good job with their videos, and the D5600 must be similar to the previous models.
https://www.creativelive.com/courses/nikon-d5100-d5200-dslr-fast-start
Jul 17, 2019 08:09:39 #
jdm wrote:
I would definitely check out John Greengo’s Fast Start 5600 tutorial video on CreativeLive.
Thanks for posting that!
Jul 17, 2019 08:16:44 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
Patience, grasshopper! Start with A or P and explore more as you go. There is a series of books “Understanding the Nikon Dxxxx” that you’ll find very useful.
Jul 17, 2019 08:19:41 #
The 5600 is a great camera. No way should you return it . Most likely whatever you get in this class to replace it would not be nearly as good. You might want to go on Amazon and get a couple of intsruction books and tube is your friend.
Jul 17, 2019 08:20:36 #
Bill_de wrote:
I agree with Jerry. Set the camera to auto, or program so that it works the same way as your point and shoot. Then try the other modes one at a time reading the appropriate section in the manual and looking at videos. There are plenty of videos devoted to this camera.
https://www.google.com/search?q=getting+started+with+d5600&ie=&oe=
Don't try to learn it all in a day. You will come to find the mode(s) that work best for you.
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https://www.google.com/search?q=getting+started+with+d5600&ie=&oe=
Don't try to learn it all in a day. You will come to find the mode(s) that work best for you.
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AMEN BROTHER.....take your time and enjoy the learning process and elevate your skill level gradually. You have the rest of your life to do this job ! Hahaaha Go for it....we all have to start somewhere...no biggie !
Jul 17, 2019 08:23:56 #
Stay with the 5600 and do your due diligence on researching and learning the camera. You will look back in a couple of years and be glad you did.
Enjoy your new camera!
Enjoy your new camera!
Jul 17, 2019 08:40:53 #
One more for the you can do it camp. There are some good books for the D5600 as well I believe. I'm looking forward to your periodic postings when you report conquering another segment of the learning curve. Also, in a couple of decades when you possibly give up on the hobby, you'll have a nicer kit to pass along to the next budding photographer.
Jul 17, 2019 09:04:43 #
I went from a bridge camera to the D5600 and it seemed overwhelming at first, but you will get the hang of it. I concur with the suggestion about "Nikon D5600 for Dummies". Very helpful. Another thing that helped me was just playing with the camera and getting acquainted with the menus. I think Steve Perry (BackCountry Photography) has some very good downloadable information on Nikon cameras.
Jul 17, 2019 09:08:25 #
It is like everything else. There is a learning curve.
Now for all the experts out there. What does your camera have that you have never used. Or If we count pages in the manual how many of them have you never used.
Now for all the experts out there. What does your camera have that you have never used. Or If we count pages in the manual how many of them have you never used.
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