How to set a camera to take pictures like this?

I have a nikon d3000, and i want to know what setting to put it on or possibly how to edit my pictures like this:

i like the exposure and dark background

Suggest good DSLR camera for beginner?

I'm thinking about buying Nikon D3000 10.2 Megapixel Or Nikon D3100 14.2 megapixel.

But can you suggest other good DSLR camera for beginner?

First DSLR camera.need to decide between 2?

Ok so i'm looking to buy my first DSLR camera. I really like to take video and make films and short films. I'm a beginnnerish and i need help deciding if you could give your input that would be great.
i'm looking at either the
NIKON D3100
or the CANON REBEL T2i?
any suggestions

How to make my Nikon D70 pictures less grainy?

The tittle says it all

I'm looking for a good camera for video?

I like to take pictures but i'm also very into film making and making videos. Would the Nikon D5000 be a good camera for video and stuff? I'm like a beginner? And if its not can you suggest any good cameras?

Shooting black and white on a nikon d3100?

I know how to shoot b and w ( menu - picture control etc ) but when I click on picture control it says "this is not available with current settings " how do I change this so I can shoot b and w?

Sun photography.what to use to protect the camera?

So i came by a nikon d70 and a 1600mm scope lens for it. I wanna use it to photograph the sun but how do i do it without damaging the sensor and everything else?

i'm a bit confused in my research.i've read using neutral density filter of at least 10 is enough to protect my camera. But i've also read and doesn't protect at all and need the special the special solar filter like mylar. I checked prices on them and the solar ones cost a lot more.

so if you have done either one of these techniques, i wanna know which one does not damage your camera. I don't care for what you think or read about it, i wanna know what you -did-. If you have photographed the sun before i like to see your samples if that's not too much to ask

How good is a Nikon D3000?

I want to start taking photo shootes for people and pictures of nature, I was wondering how well this camera would do for what i want?

Setting aperature with extension tubes?

I keep hearing about the "trick" to setting your aperture with those cheap extension tubes by holding down the depth of field button when putting on the tubes. Is there any way to do this on a Nikon D3100?

Any good places/websites for a good deal on camera for black friday? - 1

I'm just starting photography and would like to purchase a Nikon D3100 as a starting camera.

Costs about 350 ballpark.was hoping I could get it cheaper on black Friday.

Do you think this is a good starter camera. If not any other suggestions?