To re-set or not re-set...that is my ?

[SonoranDesert]

Hey BCG members, I'm graduating from the wonderful Nikon D7500 to the dynamic Nikon D-850 (pre-owned). Should I reset to factory default or....?
Note: I reckon my next graduation will be from DSLR to mirrorless...but for now...)

 

[John Navitsky]

i would totally reset my used incoming camera to factory defaults and also make sure the fw is up to date

 

[Fishboy1952]

Hi Lisa. Since this is a pre-owned D850, if it was me, I’d probably reset to the factory default. That way you know your configuration and can customize and adjust from there. Always start from a known….my opinion.

 

[SonoranDesert]

Hi Lisa. Since this is a pre-owned D850, if it was me, I’d probably reset to the factory default. That way you know your configuration and can customize and adjust from there. Always start from a known….my opinion.

Hey thanks! That sounds like sage advice.

 

[SonoranDesert]

i would totally reset my used incoming camera to factory defaults and also make sure the fw is up to date

Ah yes. I forgot about the FW. Thanks!

 

[Charles Loy]

Agree, you want reset then set up to your pleasure.
However, first scroll the settings and see how the previous owner used it.

 

[Butlerkid]

Not only do I re-set a used camera I purchased......I re-set the camera to factory defaults before I sell it! LOL!

 

[aolander]

Not only do I re-set a used camera I purchased......I re-set the camera to factory defaults before I sell it! LOL!

That's what I do, too.

 

[SonoranDesert]

Agree, you want reset then set up to your pleasure.
However, first scroll the settings and see how the previous owner used it.

Yes! I’ve been doing that and of course learned a few things…Thanks!

 

[John Navitsky]

Not only do I re-set a used camera I purchased......I re-set the camera to factory defaults before I sell it! LOL!

that too

 

[ssheipel]

I'd reset and then sit down with camera and one of Steve's books and get to choosing your settings Have fun with the new toy!!

 

[SonoranDesert]

I'd reset and then sit down with camera and one of Steve's books and get to choosing your settings Have fun with the new toy!!

Great idea! Thanks!

 

[SonoranDesert]

I should have done that. No telling what’s in there

Actually, as I mentioned above…it’s kinda cool to see settings that I haven’t used and try them out before re-set…AND I get to get into the previous owners bag of tricks! LOL

 

[Whiskeyman]

I'd reset and then sit down with camera and one of Steve's books and get to choosing your settings Have fun with the new toy!!

Is that allowed? To read the directions first?

 

[John Navitsky]

I should have done that. No telling what’s in there

hopefully your copyright; think of all the extra photos you’ll own

 

[SonoranDesert]

Is that allowed? To read the directions first?

I may be in the minority but I am def a manual reader. It’s my understanding that one either is or is not…

 

[ssheipel]

I may be in the minority but I am def a manual reader. It’s my understanding that one either is or is not…

I read manuals, rarely when it comes to cameras however are they those produced by the manufacturer

 

[SonoranDesert]

I read manuals, rarely when it comes to cameras however are they those produced by the manufacturer

I know what you mean…manufacturers manuals have a tendency to be pretty dry and often not well laid out. I’ve used CreativeLive ”Fast Start” on my D7500 and that was very helpful. They also have one on the D850 which I just bought for $14. They basically go through all the features and settings, etc. Great visuals which I prefer.

 

[Abinoone]

Hey BCG members, I'm graduating from the wonderful Nikon D7500 to the dynamic Nikon D-850 (pre-owned). Should I reset to factory default or....?
Note: I reckon my next graduation will be from DSLR to mirrorless...but for now...)

Hey,
Congrats on your "new" camera - the D850 is absolutely awesome, and you'll love it. Resetting probably would be a good move, but I'd suggest that you also check out Creative Live's video on the D850 - I found it very interesting and helpful when I purchased my first D850. It will walk you though the many settings, and which ones you probably should use. The videos generally run around $20 and, in my opinion, are well worth it (I have no affiliation at all to Creative Live).

Best of luck!

 

[SonoranDesert]

Hey,
Congrats on your "new" camera - the D850 is absolutely awesome, and you'll love it. Resetting probably would be a good move, but I'd suggest that you also check out Creative Live's video on the D850 - I found it very interesting and helpful when I purchased my first D850. It will walk you though the many settings, and which ones you probably should use. The videos generally run around $20 and, in my opinion, are well worth it (I have no affiliation at all to Creative Live).

Best of luck!

Thank you! I'm really excited to get it set up and get out and shoot. I've done the re-set and funny....I just finished 6/19 lesson on Creative Live for the D850. I love John Greengo! When I first got my D7500 I found CL and went through the Fast Start for it. It is so helpful! Coupled with finding this forum and Steve's e-books and video I have learned so much. The members here are so helpful. In fact, I bought my 850 and a macro lens from one of the members here. Even though we'd never met the trust was there. Thanks again for your support - really appreciate it. Cheers!