TimTaylor751647545500 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I picked up a D3000 from a buddy who upgraded to the D3200 for it's video capabilities. He misplaced the booklet, but is still trying to find it for me, but I did received an extra battery & remote. This is my first DSLR so any tips on what to do to start out would be greatly appreciated. I've used this and my brother-in-law's D3100 a few times, but not enough to get very familiar with them, so I'm pretty excited to get going with it. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I picked up a D3000 from a buddy who upgraded to the D3200 for it's video capabilities. He misplaced the booklet, but is still trying to find it for me, but I did received an extra battery & remote. This is my first DSLR so any tips on what to do to start out would be greatly appreciated. I've used this and my brother-in-law's D3100 a few times, but not enough to get very familiar with them, so I'm pretty excited to get going with it. Thanks in advance! Well I would probably start with the power button....:gabe: d3000 manual.... http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/noprint/D3000_ENnoprint.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I use the d3000. It took awhile to get used to it. But I also only shoot in manual mode. Just watch basic dslr videos on youtube and learn all the iso, aperture, exposure, composition, metering. Or blow up tims pm box like I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Learn composition on auto then learn ISO/Apeture/speed triangle Digitalschoolofphotography.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcause Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 http://digital-photography-school.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 http://digital-photography-school.com/ Yeah that's what I meant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Haven't messed around with the camera very much yet. Mainly because I'm waiting for my card to arrive (since I didn't previously have one). http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005793ZTW/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 One of the best methods for learning composition is simply sticking to one focal length and moving your feet to get the shot. The 50mm is great for this or simply don't use the zoom. Reading the book "Understanding exposure" is a good start. Also learning "the rule of thirds" and then expanding it to sixths. Last but not least, take lots of photos of peoples shoes;-) and don't forget your hipster gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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