I shoot mostly landscape, so unlike Peter, quick reactions are less critical for me. My routine is to return the camera to my prefered settings before I switch it off, even in the middle of a shoot, so I dont get caught out if I forget to check before I make an exposure. On the whole it isnt a major problem if I get it wrong and have to reshoot, but even with landscapes, sometimes there are unrepeatable shots, so knowing where you are starting from helps.
Other than that - the most useful advice I was given was to take a spare battery and memory card, and not to rush. Above all though, have fun with it!
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