Book advice

[Mom2SamandJames]

My Nikon D5000 just arrived today. I can't wait to check everything out. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good book series that helped teach you how to take advantage of your camera.

Thanks!

[FluffedMojo]

I highly recommend The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby. There are several volumes and all are very informative. Scott Kelby is a great photographer (and Disney fan!) who makes everything very easy to understand. No techie-babble. Just keeps things simple.

[disneyfaninaz]

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson is good. I also highly recommend taking a Nikon School class when they come to your town. I took the intro one about 2 weeks ago and it was fantastic. It gave me the inspiration to step out of the "Auto" mode on my D5000.

[Mom2SamandJames]

Thanks! I will check both of the suggestions out!

[ssanders79]

Both books mentioned are great. However, the most important book you can read is your instruction manual.

[Frantasmic]

Google "short course" + "nikon d5000." They have specific, interactive PDF files that help you learn your camera.