My new camera
Dec 19, 2015 07:59:59 #
Jerry, Leave the "s"out of http:// for the link to work.
http://www.creativelive.com/courses/nikon-d7100-dslr-fast-start-john-greengo
http://www.creativelive.com/courses/nikon-d7100-dslr-fast-start-john-greengo
Dec 19, 2015 08:35:23 #
You have received some great advice - just start shooting. Then I would suggest trying different things to see if they make a difference. i.e. shooting in A to control aperture vs S and seeing what different shutter speeds do to the photo.
I have found that if I can find a friend who has a similar camera I can learn the most by going on a photo shoot with them. He/she might "expose" you to other buttons or options that you weren't even aware of. I learned a lot about my a6000 when I joined a fellow Sony user and he showed me some cool things in the menu that I might not even have explored. Then I was on my own and just kept exploring and trying different settings to suit me. Good luck, have fun, and try different things to see what you like.
I have found that if I can find a friend who has a similar camera I can learn the most by going on a photo shoot with them. He/she might "expose" you to other buttons or options that you weren't even aware of. I learned a lot about my a6000 when I joined a fellow Sony user and he showed me some cool things in the menu that I might not even have explored. Then I was on my own and just kept exploring and trying different settings to suit me. Good luck, have fun, and try different things to see what you like.
Dec 19, 2015 08:36:22 #
You will love this camera. I have had mine for a little over a year and I still learn more every day. Learn as you go. I recommend either Daryl Young or David Busch's books. They are both great and much better than learning from the manual.
Dec 19, 2015 08:48:21 #
If you understand the exposure triangle put your 7100 in manual mode "M" and go shooting. The rest will follow. For most the best way to learn functions is to research and learn them when the need arises. ;)
Dec 19, 2015 09:09:09 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
Aneishi wrote:
Hello br I'm Aneishi, br I just bought the camera... (show quote)
If you want to add to your frustration and add time to the learning curve do as others have stated, "full auto, get a feel, take lots of pictures read a book". Want to get up and running, take a photography class, join a photography club, attend a professional hands on workshop with a teaching professional, visualize your output (know the shots you want before you take them)..
Learning the technical aspects of your camera is important but many of the settings are convenience functions you don't need to change from the default.
Check out Photography Life on preferred settings and an explanation as to why.
https://photographylife.com/recommended-nikon-d7100-settings
Then realize that it is not the equipment that is important as the subject matter, composition and light. These elements are the most important - they are the artistic components that make your images compelling, that take them from ordinary to extraordinary.
Dec 19, 2015 09:21:28 #
start taking photos in auto mode. then take your time and start learning P mode, controlling the ISO, then S mode, controlling the Shutter Speed, then A mode, controlling Aperture. when you tire of reading a book, go to you tube on the internet, there are many instructional videos for the d7100.
relax and enjoy taking pictures before you start taking photos, it will all fall into place naturally.
one other piece of advice would be to always buy fx lenses, as if you get interested in photography, there will come a time you will want to upgrade to a full frame camera, such as the d750 or d810, and you will not need to buy all new glass, very expensive. fx lenses will work fine on a dx camera, but that is not the same for a full frame camera. the dx lenses will make the full frame camera work like the dx camera.
relax and enjoy taking pictures before you start taking photos, it will all fall into place naturally.
one other piece of advice would be to always buy fx lenses, as if you get interested in photography, there will come a time you will want to upgrade to a full frame camera, such as the d750 or d810, and you will not need to buy all new glass, very expensive. fx lenses will work fine on a dx camera, but that is not the same for a full frame camera. the dx lenses will make the full frame camera work like the dx camera.
Dec 19, 2015 09:32:00 #
Aneishi wrote:
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Welcome from another novice. I have found this series of books extremely helpful. I have one for both of my cameras. Happy shooting.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D7100-Dummies-Julie-Adair/dp/1118530462
Dec 19, 2015 09:53:09 #
Start by enjoying your camera. Use Auto. Turn the camera on and turn the dial to A. Learn how to focus before shooting. In the mean time learn what each button and dial on your camera does, one at a time. Don't expect to understand everything at once. It took me over 18 months to become proficient with my first DSLR. Make cheat sheets on index cards or a small notebook so you can remember your new knowledge when you're shooting. When you understand what all the buttons and dials and Menu settings do and how they affect your photos it will be time to move to full Manual if you wish. I use mostly Aperture and Shutter Speed modes and am happy with the outcomes. Happy learning.
Dec 19, 2015 10:11:20 #
rogerl
Loc: UK (Harrogate, North Yorkshire)
I upgraded from D200 to D7100 in March &, after 40+ years of having cameras, bought my first guide book. I learned so much that I recommend Darrel Young's book 'Mastering the Nikon D7100' (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Nikon-D7100-Darrell-Young/dp/193753832X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=U... ). The instruction book told me how to use the menus - Young told me why! I love the D7100.
A friend has the Dummies book for D3300 & doesn't like it - he says it is forever cross-referring backwards & forwards rather than being a striaghtforward narrative.
A friend has the Dummies book for D3300 & doesn't like it - he says it is forever cross-referring backwards & forwards rather than being a striaghtforward narrative.
Dec 19, 2015 10:45:02 #
Lots of good advice, here, Aneishi. The nice thing about a camera like the D7100 is that it has everything you might ever need, and some things you might never need or want to use. That's the beauty of it.
Like so many have said, just start out in the Auto mode and go shooting with it. Then try out the P mode that allows you some limited control of the camera. When you start getting the idea, you can experiment with the A and S modes before getting into the M, or manual mode. It's a learn-as-you-go process, but it's fun learning. It all seems a bit intimidating at first, but if you take it a little at a time and not jump in all at once, it's really not all that hard.
Welcome to UHH, and have fun with your new camera.
Like so many have said, just start out in the Auto mode and go shooting with it. Then try out the P mode that allows you some limited control of the camera. When you start getting the idea, you can experiment with the A and S modes before getting into the M, or manual mode. It's a learn-as-you-go process, but it's fun learning. It all seems a bit intimidating at first, but if you take it a little at a time and not jump in all at once, it's really not all that hard.
Welcome to UHH, and have fun with your new camera.
Dec 19, 2015 10:51:28 #
Welcome to UHH! That's a great camera. Just start shooting pictures. I'd recommend a program light light room or photoshop elements that will show the metadata. Afterwards study the metadata and see what worked well and more important, what didn't. Like anything, the way to master it is practice, practice, practice.
Dec 19, 2015 10:53:23 #
Dec 19, 2015 10:57:20 #
You are right. Wow! Lots of stuff. Your first car is a 1,200 horse power Maserati. Fortunately, you have not just a six speed manual, you also have automatic, to use when you are in a hurry or the drive is one time only. With time, you'll be shifting thru those gears with the best.
Use YouTube tutorials.
https://www.google.com/search?q=youtube+d7100+tutorial&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
Use YouTube tutorials.
https://www.google.com/search?q=youtube+d7100+tutorial&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
Dec 19, 2015 11:33:55 #
Aneishi wrote:
Hello br I'm Aneishi, br I just bought the camera... (show quote)
If you are new to photography it adds the learning problem because you have to first have an understanding of the "process" of photography with exposure etc. Then you need to understand the camera and how it works. You can learn these things in small steps while taking photos in the process.
As already recommended, Petersons book on exposure is a good first place to start. The Camera's manual is very important also, but only as a detailed reference. It's not meant as a learning tool. You'll want a good guide for your camera for that purpose. If I might suggest a book that has had good praise by many: Mastering the Nikon D7100 by Darrell Young which can be had at Amazon. I have never been a fan of the "Dummies" books of which I have several on different subjects and never really liked any one of them. A good guide such as Youngs and the camera manual for reference will get you up and running with the camera.
Dec 19, 2015 11:38:27 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Aneishi wrote:
Hello br I'm Aneishi, br I just bought the camera... (show quote)
Set your camera to P and just start firing away. Then start with other features as you go. The advantage to digital is that you see the result right away.
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