Camera illiterate

BowTrout

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So I am a camera newbie and I have a Nikon D3200 and have absolutely no idea how to use it. Does anyone have any suggestions on any online classes or what direction to go to figure this out?
 

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Do you have a library card? Many libraries (e.g. King County Library System in seattle) have pass-through access for Linked-In learning (formerly Lynda). A quick look shows 574 classes when I search "photography"

The amount of learning you can do on that platform is unreal.


try here: https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/
 

idcuda

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This is a good one, too: Nikon D3200: From Snapshots to Great Shots https://www.amazon.com/dp/0321864433/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_4FPVNKP7YT4GMVZASEYY

Otherwise, there's a ton of great basic photography info on YouTube. On your camera, start with the dial on the green/auto setting. Then start playing around in aperture mode. I'd recommend a lot of shooting outside in the daylight, so you're not having to deal with low light situations, which are more difficult.

What kind of lens(es) do you have? 18-55mm?
 

Hussar

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I've always found the Northrups information to be easy to digest and follow. I picked up their book and thought it taught me a good bit about the basics. I also follow their YouTube channel as they have interesting content.

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Kitten

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I've always found the Northrups information to be easy to digest and follow. I picked up their book and thought it taught me a good bit about the basics. I also follow their YouTube channel as they have interesting content.

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Their videos are pretty good, I agree. Also a good place to start is the user manual of the camera. Read it and try to understand the camera, and then use youtube and the internet to grow.
 
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BowTrout

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Do you have a library card? Many libraries (e.g. King County Library System in seattle) have pass-through access for Linked-In learning (formerly Lynda). A quick look shows 574 classes when I search "photography"

The amount of learning you can do on that platform is unreal.


try here: https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/
I don’t have a library card but that looks like a good idea!
 
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BowTrout

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This is a good one, too: Nikon D3200: From Snapshots to Great Shots https://www.amazon.com/dp/0321864433/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_4FPVNKP7YT4GMVZASEYY

Otherwise, there's a ton of great basic photography info on YouTube. On your camera, start with the dial on the green/auto setting. Then start playing around in aperture mode. I'd recommend a lot of shooting outside in the daylight, so you're not having to deal with low light situations, which are more difficult.

What kind of lens(es) do you have? 18-55mm?
I have a 18-55mm and 55-200 lenses.
 
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