Just got a Nikon D60 and probably don't know half of what it does yet.

All my old 35 mm lenses work with it though! Good deal.

Anybody out there using a Nikon and got any user tips to share? Thanks.

[useless people]

i have a great tip dont forget to turn off the camera before switching lenses if your using old 35mm lenses it'll freeze the cam and you'll have to mail it in for repair i've done it twice

[lordbudly]

Originally Posted by LolaGal

Just got a Nikon D60 and probably don't know half of what it does yet.

All my old 35 mm lenses work with it though! Good deal.

Anybody out there using a Nikon and got any user tips to share? Thanks.

i got one, take some pics of budly

Hallelujah! That is a GREAT TIP. Thanks so much!

I got a factory refurbished D60. I bet that was why it got returned! It looks brand new and smells like new plastic... yum.

Thanks again!

Disable the built-in flash, shoot in RAW mode if at all possible and always shoot in manual mode.

If you don't, it's just a clunky point & shoot. .. .

Have fun! There's nothing as motivating as new gear. Use your excitement to creat great images.

[Clackamas Coot]

Originally Posted by LolaGal

Just got a Nikon D60 and probably don't know half of what it does yet.

All my old 35 mm lenses work with it though! Good deal.

Anybody out there using a Nikon and got any user tips to share? Thanks.

LolaGal

I've been using Nikon cameras and their lenses for over 40 years. I still have the original Nikon F from 1970 that I bought in Toyko and I have the original receipt listing the body serial number as well as the lens that I purchased at the same time.

I switched over to digital about 8 years ago. I own 5 different Nikon digital cameras.

A couple of questions - do you own Adobe Photoshop or perhaps Adobe Photoshop Elements? Are you familiar with Adobe System's "DNG" file format?

Let me know what applications you currently own and use and perhaps I can help you out with a viable work-flow process. It's not all that complicated and has more to do with your image processor (like Adobe Photoshop). I'm a certified A.C.E. (Adobe Certified Expert) in Adobe Photoshop as well as Adobe InDesign.

HTH

CC

[Clackamas Coot]

Originally Posted by LolaGal

Just got a Nikon D60 and probably don't know half of what it does yet.

All my old 35 mm lenses work with it though! Good deal.

Anybody out there using a Nikon and got any user tips to share? Thanks.

One thing that you may want to do is peruse this site and see what updates to the specific Nikon camera that you own with regard to any updates to the hardware of your camera.

If memory serves me correctly, there have been a couple (at least) updates to the OS of your specific Nikon camera model but I could be wrong.

HTH

CC

Thanks everybody!

I don't even have Photoshop! I need it bad!

What CC said about workflow is key. Your workflow is the order of events that happens between dumping the image files onto your computer and delivery of the final results (web images, prints, etc.).

For my personal & professional photography, I use Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop in my workflow. Lightroom is for cataloging, basic post-processing, resizing and importing images. Photoshop is used for deeper editing, such as brightening eyes, getting rid of the bags under a client's eyes, adding vignettes, etc.

Everyone has different needs, so everyone's workflow will be different and make use of different programs and plug-ins. The important thing is to develop a routine that is efficient and meets your needs.

Lightroom is a great place to start, as it can be used to import your images, edit your images in basic ways (crop, white balance, tone, color correction, sharpening, etc.), export for various outputs and even makes killer web galleries. Unless you want to do deep editing, it should be a one-stop-shop for you. It takes a while to learn but there's a great blog by the name if "Adobe Lightroom Killer Tips" that will help you immensely through the use of posts, hints and video tutorials.

Thanks! Great tips! Keep em c oming!

Glad to hear from the Nikon users! I've had a soft spot for Nikon ever since my first 35 mm camera... The N2000 It was their first attempt at motorized Nikon. snazzy snazzy!

Doubt I will ever use it again.