Any photogs here? (camera ?)

manda_mullins · February 2009

DH and I recently got a Nikon D60. We used our tax returns, it was on sale, and we wanted a nice camera to take baby pics with. However, neither of us can figure it out lol. It's a monster. We can point and click but that's about it.?

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Are there any good educational books or materials that would teach us amateurs how to use this camera? The instruction booklet it came with confuses me in some areas...?

manic mama · February 2009

DH says there's a line of guides that translate the manuals into plain English.

"Magic Lantern Guides" and they're specific to each camera and should be available on amazon.

He also says if you want to email him with specific questions he would try to answer them for you. He's good like that. Wink

djdavis · February 2009

My IL's are taking a class tomorrow night put on by Nikon. It is all about the camera and its features and how to use it. You try looking on their website and see if they offer anything close to you.

skaplan000 · February 2009

I have a Canon Rebel XSI so I know exactly what you are talking about. SLR's can be very confusing when you first get them. Ritz sells books on how to use a certain camera and they even have classes to take if you bought the camera from them. Reading helped but messing around with the settings alot was how I learned.

CeltiCutie · February 2009

there's alot of great websites out there. See if there are any classes offered in your area as well. Some community colleges/centers offer Digital SLR classes. There's also the "dummies" books. 2nd website posted below.

https://digital-photography-school.com/got-a-digital-camera-for-christmas-learn-how-to-use-it-here

https://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/the-essentials-of-using-your-digital-cameras-built.html

manda_mullins · February 2009

You guys rock!

camrude · February 2009

Once you figure out the basics, I would recommend Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. Extremely helpful in learning how to use your non auto modes.

picturememommy · February 2009

I second Understanding Exposure. It's the best 101 of photography. If you want to learn more on your camera specifically, get this DVD for your D60 from Blue Crane Digital!

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/559335-REG/Blue_Crane_Digital_BC117_DVD_Introduction_to_the.html

tylerandcarrie · February 2009

We also have a Nikon and the actual Nikon website has very helpful "online" classes as well as various ones in different cities! Good luck! We love ours! You'll get the hang of it!

aprilmama410 · February 2009

Ritz Camera has classes

You tube

And all the above mentioned.

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