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<blockquote data-quote="nickt" data-source="post: 155195" data-attributes="member: 4923">While I understand it is tough to get started, just asking for 'settings' or a general setup guide might not get you any closer than using a scene mode or auto. I don't think most D7000 owners have firm general purpose settings. That is the beauty of the camera, you can make it 'yours'. For all the basic settings there are direct buttons to change them on the fly, no easy answer on what to set them at. Your best bet is to learn your camera inside and out so you can decide how to use these tools for the things you like to shoot.Early on, I got David Busch's Nikon D7000 book and it helped me out. I hear Darrell Young's book is also very good. The Froknowsphoto videos mentioned above give a nice tour too.But....&nbsp; Are you completely comfortable with the principals of exposure and do you have a thorough understanding of ISO, shutter speed and aperture? This is key to getting the most enjoyment from this camera. If you are not completely comfortable with those items, there is a great book, 'Understanding Exposure' or there is plenty of free info on the web. The owner's manual and any other setup guides will make much more sense if you already understand how exposure settings work.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="nickt, post: 155195, member: 4923"] While I understand it is tough to get started, just asking for 'settings' or a general setup guide might not get you any closer than using a scene mode or auto. I don't think most D7000 owners have firm general purpose settings. That is the beauty of the camera, you can make it 'yours'. For all the basic settings there are direct buttons to change them on the fly, no easy answer on what to set them at. Your best bet is to learn your camera inside and out so you can decide how to use these tools for the things you like to shoot. Early on, I got David Busch's Nikon D7000 book and it helped me out. I hear Darrell Young's book is also very good. The Froknowsphoto videos mentioned above give a nice tour too. But.... Are you completely comfortable with the principals of exposure and do you have a thorough understanding of ISO, shutter speed and aperture? This is key to getting the most enjoyment from this camera. If you are not completely comfortable with those items, there is a great book, 'Understanding Exposure' or there is plenty of free info on the web. The owner's manual and any other setup guides will make much more sense if you already understand how exposure settings work. [/QUOTE]

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