SBrodsky Loc: Northern Colorado

Google Penn State Nikon 7200 tutorial video and watch it. Runs about 20 min, but will make things a tad easier. Don't panic. Was trying to post the link, and could not via android. Have had the 7200 since Mar of '16. You'll have fun.

terry44 Loc: Tuolumne County California, Maui Hawaii

I did the same a few years ago, it seemed almost overwhelming at first until I came to the conclusion that the basics never changed the rules and procedures are the same as with film just the method of getting the photo to a final product changed IE; digital instead film emulsion and processing on the computer instead of in a darkroom. Digital gives us a wider latitude with the processing of our photos, and we can shoot many shots of the same thing if we wish throwing out the ones we do not wish to keep in film cost was an issue as it could get quite expensive shooting shot after shot of the same composition to try and get as close to what we see.
For some reason for me Dslr's were harder to learn than film, practice is the best thing you can do read up on the features and go out and give yourself an assignment on one or two features after a bit you will get it down and have fun doing it as that should be what it is all about (enjoying you hobby, maybe your passion).
Congratulations on your camera and the jump into the world of the Dslr.

Thrawn John Loc: Scotland

As before - nothing's changed, it's just called digital. I had the same issue when I got my first DSLR.
FWIW, I'd suggest straight off just treating it like you have film cameras.
So if you were comfortable shooting with all manual controls, I'd suggest this...
Since ISO is exactly the same as ASA (well, meant to be, manufacturers mess about) set it to 200 or 100, whatever speed of film you're used to.
Then use the kind of settings you'd have used with your favourite film camera at that ASA. Have a walkabout, shoot a few things that won't matter especially and see if you're getting the results you'd expect.
If not, Google can be a wonderful place to ask what went wrong. I'd guess here is also excellent, especially if you post pics with the settings and say "What happened here?"
As you want to go further, the manual or any number of YouTube videos (often found via Google) will let you set up your AF options, find your lenses' sweet spots, whatever.
At the risk of getting slaughtered, I'd also say it might be worth watching Tony Northrup's basic tutorial specifically for your camera.
He tends to aim these at absolute beginners in photography, so any technical descriptions will probably be stuff you know (although there might be the odd handy tip) but he will talk you through how to make the various adjustments on your D7200 - what controls are where, what buttons do what, etc.
Might be worth a look?..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kw3P1yRwLs
Go make pictures!

SBrodsky Loc: Northern Colorado

This is aforementioned Penn State School of Communications tutorial on Nikon D7200: https://youtu.be/qYMr_VcwCyI

jcboy3

I highly recommend joining this website:

https://www.everythingd7000.co.uk/

timkramer Loc: PA

WE ARE!!

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

https://youtu.be/qYMr_VcwCyI (Penn State)

Also

https://youtu.be/_Kw3P1yRwLs (Tony Northtup)

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

Someone else mentioned Tom Hogan's book on the 7200 but I just want to tell you "why" you need it. (David Busch also makes a great book on many cameras including the D7200) -- these books show you the menu screens in color so you can easily identify them on your camera. This is necessary because Nikon is noted for its extensive menu system. With these books you can identify a screen on your camera with an exact image in the book and then the book will go on to explain each line showing on that screen. They will also tell you their preferred setting and what you will gain by setting your camera up that way.

skywolf

This holds true for any new camera: Study the manual. When you look at one feature, have the camera in hand and work between what you read and what you feel. Check out the Youtube tutorials as well, and other good sources of info like Nikonians, Even Pinterest. When you're comfortable with the basics, just go out and take pictures of anything. Bring them back, look at them, analyze them then go shoot some more. That's the best way to learn, in my opinion.

Haydon

Great camera. We all get a touch of the GAS disease. Enjoy your camera :)

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

A book will help. Several good ones have been suggested. BUT, in my 65+ years of photography, I never have found a substitute for trying all the controls individually and taking LOTs of images. With digital it is SO much more cost effective than film!

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

With tongue firmly in cheek, when you die and are buried I would hope it would be in some nice blueberries, raspberries or possibly even cranberries. Good luck with that.

Dennis

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

I didnt read the whole thread so this may already be mentioned. These guys put out great tutorials and this one is for the 7200, you'll learn a LOT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kw3P1yRwLs&t=10s

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Tony's You Tube instruction video was mentioned before, but it never hurts to reinforce good advice.

srat50 Loc: Ware, Massachusetts

When I went from a D3200 to a D7100 the first thing I did Was find setup instructions on U-tube it helped a lot