What tutorials or DVDs are good for learning the Nikon D7000 and DSLR photography?
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I recently bought a Nikon D7000 and want to learn both how to use the camera well and the basics of photography. Are there any good online tutorials, videos, or DVDs that are especially helpful for getting started with this camera?
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The "best" answer to your question is not going to provide a full tutorial of the D7000 and how to use it. I would recommend becoming familiar with basic photography techniques and skills, then simply reading the manual or the Magic Lantern guide on your specific model if you have any questions on the actual execution of the techniques you are interested in.
Some recommended materials:
Magic Lantern Guides - which are a series of books that can help you get familiar with a new camera.
Blue Crane DVD - might be an example of a DVD that you are looking for. Most would say that these are somewhat basic, but I don't think you will find very advanced material on specifically the Nikon D7000, instead you will find general photography DVS.
DPReview - A great free online "tutorial" of the in's and out's of that model can be found on dpreview.
Other similar questions on the basics that have been asked before:
How to start the basics of photography, which is the best entry level SLR camera?
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A good approach is to learn two things in parallel: basic photography skills, and the D7000’s specific controls.
From the answers, these resources were recommended:
- Nikon’s D7000 digital tutorial: a good camera-specific starting point.
- The camera manual: still one of the best references for buttons, menus, and features.
- Magic Lantern Guides: useful books for getting familiar with a specific camera model.
- Blue Crane DVD: a beginner-friendly option if you prefer video/DVD format.
- FroKnowsPhoto: recommended for educational videos, including D7000 setup and controls.
- DPReview: useful free online material for learning about cameras and photography.
One answer also notes that the most advanced learning usually won’t come from D7000-only tutorials. Camera-specific guides are great for understanding how to change settings, but broader photography lessons on exposure, focus, composition, and light are what really help you use the camera well.
So, start with Nikon’s official tutorial and the manual for the D7000 itself, then add a general photography course or video series to build technique.
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