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rusty_jacob · Aug 9, 2008

I just purchased my first dslr nikon d40x, and would like to know the best ways to learn my camera. Is there videos or books that help learn how to shoot in manual mode. Just curious thanks

tkaat · Aug 9, 2008

Check amazon/barns&noble/borders for a book called D40. I never read/looked in the book but it claims to teach you all the tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your D40. I think the book is for both D40/x - really didn't care/matter basically the same cameras.
But if you just want books on how to take photos just go to your local library

davebmck · Aug 9, 2008

Look at this thread. http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123160&highlight=tutorial+thread

rusty_jacob · Aug 9, 2008

thanks helpful info

Joves · Aug 9, 2008

The best way to learn is experimentation. I have done it with every camera I have ever owned. Sometimes thing work and sometimes they dont. Also sometimes they work when they shouldnt have.

tomhooper · Aug 9, 2008

Reading books is great, but I really believe the best way to learn your camera, or any camera for that matter, is to shoot, shoot, shoot. With digital, it doesn't cost anything to throw them in the trash.

janetm1000 · Aug 10, 2008

also be sure to read the manual carefully... i've read my manual twice already and i only have my camera since about 3 weeks or so...

kombizz · Aug 10, 2008

rusty_jacob said:
I just purchased my first dslr nikon d40x, and would like to know the best ways to learn my camera. Is there videos or books that help learn how to shoot in manual mode. Just curious thanks

Try to read the instruction carefully.
Also you can ALWAYS Google it!

maulrat · Aug 10, 2008

Joves said:
The best way to learn is experimentation. I have done it with every camera I have ever owned.

I just bought my first DSLR about 2 weeks ago. I love it so much. I pretty much used the web + instruction manual to get an idea as to what I was doing but Joves said it all. Just experiment. Take advantage of every environment around you. Just remember to think what you're doing.

This website helped me a lot
http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/glossary

Good luck and grats on your 1st DSLR!