paul_taylor2 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Recommendations for an independent user guide, preferably in book format. Just purchased a D3s without the factory manual. I'll probably figure out 90% of what I need, but I'd like to have a well written guide as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShunCheung Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 You should be able to download a pdf version of the Nikon D3s manual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTriplett Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 I've successfully downloaded pdf manuals for all of my Nikon bodies, which manuals I keep on my phone for ready reference in the field. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgelfand Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 You can download the English (U.S.) version here: Nikon | Download center | D3S You can also find the latest firmware and software at the same site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBu Lamar Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) The manual from Nikon is the best. There is no better guide possible. There are third party guide books but I certainly don't recommend them. If you need the manual in book form let me see if I can find the source for that. You can buy it here for $9.00 D3S Camera Manual from Nikon Edited October 5, 2019 by BeBu Lamar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_taylor2 Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 Thanks to all. I've downloaded the factory guide and a firmware update. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_bouknight1 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 I have found the "one big" sheet of settings that can be found on the net the most useful tool. Pretty easy to go down the list and set up the camera the way you prefer with that resource handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oceans Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Paul, For the D3s I bought David Busch's Nikon D3s/D3x Guide to Digital SLR Photography. Its more intuitively written and easier to follow than the factory manuals. I have the paper and digital down loaded factory manuals on all my Nikon stuff. The factory manuals are easier to navigate in the digital PDF version while using Ctrl f to search because the indexes (forget the table of contents) are not very good. Even still, sometimes I feel like I am going in circles with the Nikon factory manuals. Technical knowledge sometimes obviates communication skills and I think that is especially true with modern electronic user manuals. I have become very accustomed to and comfortable with the Nikon DSLR menus but recently purchased a Fuji mirror-less camera that immediately challenged me. I was quick to discover every mistake that could be made. Good hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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