Best online help for newbie photographer: I just sent my 22 y/o granddaughter my Canon 7D MK ii and 100-400 is ii lens. She has only used a cell phone for photos before. I sent the...

AR Farm Gal Loc: Piggott, AR (NE AR)

I just sent my 22 y/o granddaughter my Canon 7D MK ii and 100-400 is ii lens. She has only used a cell phone for photos before. I sent the camera set up for wildlife photography. I need recommendations for a good source of learning about DSLR camera basics. She is a smart gal (and like most young folks nowadays) has a great background in computer software. Thanks for sharing great resources. I have a Tamron APSC 11-16mm lens I will also send her as she is interested in night photography also.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

For starters: https://digital-photography-school.com/

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

Check out my Resource Page - it has links for beginners -

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

AR Farm Gal wrote:

I just sent my 22 y/o granddaughter my Canon 7D MK... (show quote)

Also, consider almost seven hours of "Beginning Photography Fundamentals: Composition, Lighting & Camera Settings"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHcA7pPwYZY&list=PLBE338967F8DB7F2A
or: Bryan Peterson Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3VT9SVAuL0&list=PLF7B9784A77DA58D7

Smile,
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AR Farm Gal Loc: Piggott, AR (NE AR)

Shellback wrote:

Check out my Resource Page - it has links for beginners -

Thank you! I'll check it out.

AR Farm Gal Loc: Piggott, AR (NE AR)

Jimmy T wrote:

Also, consider almost seven hours of "Beginning Photography Fundamentals: Composition, Lighting & Camera Settings"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHcA7pPwYZY&list=PLBE338967F8DB7F2A
or: Bryan Peterson Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3VT9SVAuL0&list=PLF7B9784A77DA58D7

Smile,
JimmyT Sends

Thank you!

tcthome Loc: NJ

Once she gets past the basics exposure & stuff. He doesn't shoot Canon but probably has lots of info that will cross over for af & such.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69jcmNbqGrU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9YBeNBoKVw&list=PLfT34cItF2ez8VYCiZUI8gdlu5kEPuVlj

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/ often works for me.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

AR Farm Gal wrote:

I just sent my 22 y/o granddaughter my Canon 7D MK... (show quote)

YouTube will have the most information. It's a wonderful source.

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

AR Farm Gal wrote:

I just sent my 22 y/o granddaughter my Canon 7D MK... (show quote)

Creative Live's John Greengo's course on Fundamentals of Photography. It is an intensive dive into the basics, including both technical and artistic aspects. John is a great presenter with superb, clear visuals. https://www.creativelive.com/class/fundamentals-of-photography-john-greengo

jdm Loc: Cape Cod

jdm wrote:

Creative Live's John Greengo's course on Fundamentals of Photography. It is an intensive dive into the basics, including both technical and artistic aspects. John is a great presenter with superb, clear visuals. https://www.creativelive.com/class/fundamentals-of-photography-john-greengo

John Greengo (mentioned in my response above) also offers a "Fast Start" class on the specifics of the Canon 7D Mark II that presents a very thorough look at the functions of that particular model of camera: https://www.creativelive.com/class/fast-start-canon-7d-mark-ii-john-greengo

coolhanduke Loc: Redondo Beach, CA

YouTube has a ton.

John O.

If she has the time the best source is the Photographic Society of America. The digital membership, with digital magazine is only $45 per year. membership with printed and delivered magazine subscription is $65 per year.

They have many free on-courses with one-on-one instructor. Many clubs across the country and world are affiliated with PSA. Their website is https://psa-photo.org/ If you go to their website you can click on Education. There is a course entitled: "Digital Photography Course".

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

from your library, Great Courses Photography ( on dvd) Joel will teach her everything she needs. I had heard its now available on line too, so check that out.

radiojohn

My book is still on Amazon, "How To Use The Digital Camera You Just Bought."
Of course she may prefer looking at YouTube videos versus a comprehensive book based on 10 years of teaching beginners.
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