Nikon D7000 tips

N~Grace

New member
I have a D7000 but what kind of tips are you looking for? As to how to use it in general or use it for a particular situation? What are you shooting?

~Nina
 

lisawaltes7

New member
I had a d80 so I'm somewhat familar with my d7000, but my low light pictures on auto are not so great. I know how to adjust the iso, but just wondered if that was normal in auto. I guess I was expecting better! Otherwise, just wondering if anyone had any other tips for a new user to the d7000! Thanks!
 

lisawaltes7

New member
I will assume that your not being a Smart-a!!!! I did read the manual! Take it easy on me! You can see that I'm new, and not to mention this is my first blog!!!! I just thought someone might know some little inside secrets that might be helpful!!! Thanks
 

Joseph Bautsch

New member
If you took offense at my comment I'm sorry, it was not intended to be a smart-all answer. Many questions asked here, even by seasoned users, can be answered buy knowing where to look in the users manual. It's your bible. To consistently get good pictures from your camera you need to know it's functions from start to finish to the point you know what changes to make and can make then in a matter of moments. Do you know the difference between all the shooting modes, what they do and how they do it? That's a good place to start. Also, what lens are you using? It's not listed in your profile. Low light shooting is as much, if not more, about the lens. If you are trying to shoot low light in "Auto" mode then you are severely handicapped. You have no control over the camera exposure, except for the ISO, and are unable to make changes to correct any problems. For now, I would recommend setting the mode dial on "A" (Aperture), set the f/stop on the lowest setting and the ISO on 850 or 1000. In the A Mode the camera will select the shutter speed. Start shooting and experiment with f/stops and ISO settings to see which combinations give you the best results for the light you are shooting in. What kind of low light are you shooting in, natural light, indoor incandescent, fluorescent? For now set the white balance on Auto and let the camera make the corrections. But white balance is something you will need to get into as you learn the functions of the camera. For low light shooting I use either a 35mm, f/1.8 or a 50mm, f/1.8 on my D90 with an ISO of 850 or 1000. I get good shots with very little or no noise. If you need more information on using the camera functions you can find it in third party books, CD's, and tutorials on line. If you still have questions post them here and someone can help you. Please don't take offense at what I'm saying here. I had to go through the same learning process when I went from shooting film to digital and thought it was a nightmare. Hope this helps.
 
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lisawaltes7

New member
I did think you were being smart, but now I understand! I really appreciate all the info! I started a long time ago with a n80, then went to a d80, and just recently upgraded to the d7000. I'm pretty seasoned, but still have a lot to learn! I mostly use a nikon 18-200 lens. I have a 50mm f1.8 and will give that a try! I was speaking of the pictures I take in a gym or church of my kids! (three boys). I'm excited that I found the site and knowledgeable people like yourself. You have some amazing pictures, by the way!! I love nature the most! I live on the Gulf Coast and have no shortage of nature photography! I will post them soon! Not quite used to the site yet, but give me some time! Your info is very helpful!

Thanks Lisa
 
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Joseph Bautsch

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I see someone gave me a "bad" on the first post and they are correct it was woefully inadequate and if I could, I would rate it the same way. The zoom is a lens function so I don't quite understand your question regarding "zooming while in trim mode". The D80 was my first DSLR and I don't remember a "trim mode". A little more information please. The 50mm, f/1.8D with the D7000 should give you good shots even in a church setting. Shooting in a gym can be problematic if there is a lot of fast action like a basketball, or volleyball game you are trying to shoot. Your 18-200mm lens is a f/3.5 which is probably too slow for fast action in a gym. The 50mm, f/1.8D will give you much better stop action but you will have to wait for the action to get closer. (Both the G and D AF lenses are supported by your camera.)
 

Mikeydigs

Senior Member
I just got my d7000 yesterday as a Christmas gift from my wife. I am upgrading from the d80, and I will be doing a lot of reading. I am anxiously waiting for Ken Rockwells user guide as I find his web site helpful. I am a real novice.
 
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Joseph Bautsch

New member
Hi Mikeydigs and welcome to the Nikonites Community. The Ken Rockwell users guide is a good one. You may also want to get Understanding Exposure by Peterson, lots of good reading on making exposures. Don't forget to do a New Member Introduction and list your camera in your profile.
 

lisawaltes7

New member
Look's like we are in the same boat! I too am looking foward to the user guide! I'm studying the manual as Joseph suggested, but it helps to have some of it in laymans terms!
 

Mikeydigs

Senior Member
I am waiting for Ken Rockwells D7000 user guide, I did get the Nikon D7000 Field guide , and the Blue Crane DVD for the Nikon D7000 its starting to come together ! I also purchased the 35mm 1.8 af I have just started using that lens, every one seems to love that lens, so I hope I will feel the same way !
 

grandpaw

Senior Member
I have a thread going with several Nikon D7000 tips. You may find something helpful in it. You can find it HERE if I am allowed to post it and I try and add a new tip about once a week, Jeff
 
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Marcel

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I have a thread going with several Nikon D7000 tips in it. you may find something helpful in it. You can find it HERE if I am allowed to post it, Jeff

Thanks for the link grandpaw. I really enjoyed going through all of these. Great refresher.
 

evan

Banned
hi, glad you like the d7000. for nature shots i use AF-S, single point autofocus. aperture priority. if you set auto iso, you can set the minimum shutter speed,(at the very least 1/250 for the 18-200). set flash sync to 1/320. i also use spot metering. most of my nature stuff is of birds, flowers and insect macros.
 

DW_

Senior Member
I think you should put the owners manual in the box and leave it there and instead study Darrel Young's "Mastering the D7000". I would have been lost in wrestling with my faulty D7000 had it not been for Young's book. I've owned several camera's and have never read a book more thorough and easy to understand as this book.
 
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