Originally posted by toptenmaterial I have to admit that I find the menu completely daunting. I have no idea where to start! I suppose I'll shoot JPEG in manual tomorrow during the day. Not really sure how to mess with anything else, or even if I should for that matter.
I have a positive feeling about this machine and it's challenges. I think that I'm going to learn a lot!
Excellent! You are no longer 'unconsciously incompetent' and are now in Phase 2 of 'conscious incompetence'. It will pass with effort and patience. Starting with jpeg in manual is exactly what I'd recommend. With your positive feelings, you will find the glass half full and you will learn a lot.
The menus are daunting, but over time and experience, you will begin to get it. In fact, after years of shooting with DSLRs, I'm still learning new stuff in various menus that I had ignored or never explored before. I would guess that's true for 99% of all photographers. Keep Calm and Keep Shooting. Good light is your best friend.