BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Do NOT try to convince me that's water at the wabbit's feet; he's having entirely too much fun!

Wabbit Loc: Arizona Desert

Hey Doc ..... haven't ya herd of ..... fire water .....

Old Timer Loc: Greenfield, In.

[quote=Tina]Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide by Charlotte K. Lowrie. If you go to Barnes and Noble's website you can preview a portion of many of the books and look at their table of contents as well. The Digital Field Guides provide practical suggestions for camera set-up, in-depth instruction on using camera features and, advice on creative application. Blue Crane DVD offers camera specific DVD's but, as with books some are better than others for our specific learning styles and needs. Glancing at the reviews are helpful. Although, I was learning more information from the field guide than the manual, I have found that it is time to revisit and review the information because after practicing with my camera I have a better understanding of the necessity for certain custom changes like the back button AF-on focus. (It separates the shutter release and automatic focusing to two separate buttons.) Also, the more I learn the more I realize how much I don't know. I have a better foundation for understanding some of the technical language now. I don't take pictures regularly (as I should) but, I have come to realize that I would have retained what I learned and had a better understanding of what I read, if I just took a few minutes to snap pictures in my environment as I was learning the different concepts.
LESSONS LEARNED: In the age of digital photography it doesn't cost anything to take photographs and review them on the computer screen. We don't need a special environment and perfect weather to take pictures.
I own lots of photography books but, my biggest mistake was not practicing enough in my spare time and getting the pictures off the media cards because; you can't really judge the quality of your picture until, you enlarge it (beyond the LCD screen). I encourage you to get to know your camera and have fun. The 7D is an awesome investment.[/qu

I would endorse Barbara's books. I have her book for the Canon xsi 450 and it is well written concise and informative. I carried it with me for about 6 months after I got it. Roberts Camera of Indy recommended it and was worth every penny invested in it.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Is that kinda like white lightnin'?

redwolf222

I've also learned a lot by watching videos on youtube by Mark Wallace. He's great! Doesn't matter if you shoot with Nikon or Canon, he'll cover them both. Just go to youtube and search: mark wallace digital photography one on one

Have fun. The best way to learn is to just start playing around!

LindaChaplin Loc: South Dakota

Thanks so much to everyone.

2 Dog Don Loc: Virginia Beach VA

I to am a book person and I agree with all recommendations regarding David Busch's books I just bought the field guide for my new A65 and I have learned a lot. Good luck with your new caamera

Miranda

Canon puts things on youtube. I just got a 60 D and it was very helpful.

Dun1 Loc: Atlanta, GA

David Busch's books on specific cameras are great, his on the 7D provides a good bit of information that you will not find in the owners manual. You will enjoy the book, it of course has larger examples and samples then does the original Canon owners manual.

Photo-Al Loc: Sonoma County, CA

When I get my 7D, I'm also going to pick up a copy of "7D for Dummies". I picked one up for my 450D and thought it was really good. As far as non-specific to the 7D, I also recommend Brian Peterson's book Understanding Exposure. I also have PSE 10 and Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X4, and picked up a couple books on each of those through Amazon.

Dun1 Loc: Atlanta, GA

The info that Canon puts on U Tube is great. I also like watching Mark Wallace's @ Adorama TV's Post they are very informative and well done, and of course he answers questions that we all either did not ask, and they are good in depth explanations and how toos.