Recommendation for a good instruction book on the Nikon D850
May 23, 2020 10:59:54 #
Any recommendations! The only one I have now is David D. Bush Nikon D850 Guide to Digital SLR!
May 23, 2020 11:03:48 #
WDN2
Loc: SF Bay Area
I would recommend this one: https://www.dslrbodies.com/books/bythom-complete-guides-/nikon-d850-guide.html I've bought his guides for the D200 and D800 and they're excellent. Since they're electronic, you can also put them on your tablet for easy access. Give it a look.
May 23, 2020 11:04:40 #
alexskoz wrote:
Any recommendations! The only one I have now is David D. Bush Nikon D850 Guide to Digital SLR!
That is all you need.It is comprehensive and great.
May 23, 2020 23:03:41 #
May 23, 2020 23:47:07 #
What information are you looking for that isn't covered in David D. Bush Nikon D850 Guide to Digital SLR or the owner's manual?
For auto focus:
https://bcgwebstore.com/product/secrets-to-the-nikon-autofocus-system/
For exposure and metering:
https://bcgwebstore.com/product/secrets-to-exposure-and-metering-for-nikon/
The author, Steve Perry is a member here and very accessible. He also post a lot of videos.
https://backcountrygallery.com/
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For auto focus:
https://bcgwebstore.com/product/secrets-to-the-nikon-autofocus-system/
For exposure and metering:
https://bcgwebstore.com/product/secrets-to-exposure-and-metering-for-nikon/
The author, Steve Perry is a member here and very accessible. He also post a lot of videos.
https://backcountrygallery.com/
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May 24, 2020 05:54:16 #
RLSprouse
Loc: Encinitas CA (near Sandy Eggo)
If you want a deep dive on almost every technical detail, I'd go with Thom's guide. I also heartily agree with Bill_de, and recommend anything and everything from Steve Perry.
May 24, 2020 06:04:57 #
All the above recommendations are great. If you are "Old School" and prefer an actual Book (remember those? Paper and ink with pictures), I would recommend "Mastering the Nikon D850" from Nikonians Press. Author is Darrell Young. It is thick, kinda heavy, and over 600 pages. Probably "no more informative" than Thom's guide.
Just a different way to get the info.
Just a different way to get the info.
May 24, 2020 07:04:03 #
The best instructions I got is from Steve perry-birding. Busch book isn’t bad but I feel lost. Leave the menu alone an advance a friend gave me what helped me not to screw up stuff. Nikon isn’t fun to reset.
May 24, 2020 07:39:31 #
alexskoz wrote:
Any recommendations! The only one I have now is David D. Bush Nikon D850 Guide to Digital SLR!
I would strongly recommend, Steve Perry a member here.
All of his videos and Ho-To-Do-Its, Tips, and Camera Set-Ups are excellent and easy to understand.
https://backcountrygallery.com/
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
May 24, 2020 07:58:17 #
May 24, 2020 08:11:44 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
alexskoz wrote:
Any recommendations! The only one I have now is David D. Bush Nikon D850 Guide to Digital SLR!
You have the BEST one already. You need nothing else.
https://www.amazon.com/David-Buschs-Nikon-Digital-Photography-ebook/dp/B078X9NJVS/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=book+guide+for+Nikon+D850&qid=1590322254&sr=8-3
May 24, 2020 08:19:44 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
I'm a big fan of Darrel Young! "Mastering the _______________" series. He's clear and not only gives the "what" but the "why" of each function in the camera.
May 24, 2020 09:05:13 #
I have both Busch and Young books on the 850. Both are good but the nod goes to Young. Perry’s book on Auto Focus is terrific but specific.
May 24, 2020 09:39:26 #
Creativelive has great on line courses for photography and cameras. John Greengo does the camera "fast start" classes and has one for the D850. I highly recommend these courses.
https://www.creativelive.com/class/nikon-d850-fast-start-john-greengo/lessons/class-introduction?autoplay=true
https://www.creativelive.com/class/nikon-d850-fast-start-john-greengo/lessons/class-introduction?autoplay=true
May 24, 2020 10:22:07 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
alexskoz wrote:
Any recommendations! The only one I have now is David D. Bush Nikon D850 Guide to Digital SLR!
Check on-line...many provide samples and reviews. Pick what works for you, not me.
Cheers!
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