Does Nikon include User Manuals with their DSLR's?

Question

I'm going to buy a Nikon D90, and I've checked out the store sites, and read the "What's in the box", and it doesn't say anything about a User Manual.

This would be my first Nikon, and I don't know much about what the buttons do, and all that. As well, I would need a refresher on all the terms, like ISO, exposure, f-stop, aperture, etc...
If there is a User Manual included, would this cover all the things I've listed about? Would it cover what I need to know about the specific D90 model, as well as general terms such as what I listed above?

In addition to the question above, I'm also wondering what would be a good book on DSLR photography or the specific Nikon D90 model, that would help me through, if this user manual deems insufficient.

Anyway, thanks in advance!

Answer 1

All my Nikon DSLR models have come with manuals for basic operation. Just to reassure you, here's the manual for the excellent D90.

http://support.nikontech.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16087/~/user%27s-manual---d90---guide-to-digital-photography



And here's Ken Rockwell's well-written guide to help you further.

http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/d90/users-guide/d90.pdf



After you get your D90. please feel free to email me any other questions and I'll be glad to provide what help I can.

Answer 2

Hey,



It will include a manual, for buttons only. All the terms you mentioned may be mentioned, but won't be explained well enough.



So, I recommend you to read a few tutorials and here is a good link to them - http://the-digital-photographer.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-dslr-should-i-buy.html. Shutter speed, aperture, iso, depth of field, f-stops and everything else you need to know.



Good luck with the D90! It's a great camera, make sure you know everything about it.

Answer 3

I cant say for Nikon DSLRs in particular but many cameras now come with the users manual on CD. You will definitely get a manual but it may not be a printed manual.



Manuals dont typically go into the details of ISO, shutter speed, aperture etc as they pertain to photographic skills. Mostly just how to set them on a particular camera.



"Nikon D90 For Dummies"

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Dummies-Julie-Adair-King/dp/0470457724

Answer 4

the D80 is discontinued, the D 60 is Nikon's latest technology, the canon XSi is an entry level consumer camera, I"d go with the D 60