New camera blues.
Feb 21, 2015 18:37:20 #
As an escapee from decades of us of a totally manual camera(canon F-1) my jump to digital ( 7D ) was very easy in 2 or 3 days I knew everything about all the features of the camera. If you believe that then I have a bridge---. Seriously, it takes time and reading everything mentioned above. Don't give yourself a hard time about not remembering 1 feature or another. Use it as an oportunity to learn more about our camera. most of all have fun.
Feb 21, 2015 18:55:16 #
I have the T3i and I love it.
Read read and re-read and of course practice and have fun learning, don't overwhelm yourself by trying to learn to much at one time I did and I only got frustrated.
I have and recommend Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D For Dummies
I also have an app on my Kindle. "Photography Tutorials" it is loaded with great tutorials and very helpful and easy to understand.
Read read and re-read and of course practice and have fun learning, don't overwhelm yourself by trying to learn to much at one time I did and I only got frustrated.
I have and recommend Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D For Dummies
I also have an app on my Kindle. "Photography Tutorials" it is loaded with great tutorials and very helpful and easy to understand.
Feb 21, 2015 19:34:00 #
Ranjan
Loc: Currently Cyber-Nation!
pithydoug wrote:
This book will set your free!!!!
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Well said!
Feb 21, 2015 19:38:13 #
Ranjan
Loc: Currently Cyber-Nation!
meredith a wrote:
I have the T3i and I love it.
Read read and re-read and of course practice and have fun learning, don't overwhelm yourself by trying to learn to much at one time I did and I only got frustrated.
I have and recommend Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D For Dummies
I also have an app on my Kindle. "Photography Tutorials" it is loaded with great tutorials and very helpful and easy to understand.
Read read and re-read and of course practice and have fun learning, don't overwhelm yourself by trying to learn to much at one time I did and I only got frustrated.
I have and recommend Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D For Dummies
I also have an app on my Kindle. "Photography Tutorials" it is loaded with great tutorials and very helpful and easy to understand.
Someone I know acquired a T1i a few years ago and produced and still does (same camera) incredible images and videos. Interestingly, this was his first real camera and his first serious brush with the photography-bug.
T3i probably would be even more advanced than the T1i!
Feb 21, 2015 20:30:55 #
I'll suggest this video by Michael the Maven, aka as Michael Andrew. I have bought 2 of his videos for my canon xsi and my 60D He goes through all of the camera settings and is followed by his photography school. Best money I have spent. Sit with your camera as he goes through the functions.
http://www.canontrainingvideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=35
http://www.canontrainingvideo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=35
Feb 22, 2015 03:01:49 #
kayakbob
Loc: Placerville, CA
Akron1950 wrote:
I just got a Canon EOS Rebel T3i. Stepped up from a point and shoot. Now, I know there's a big difference between the two. I just need some pointers if anyone is willing to give them. I mostly like to shoot landscapes and functions at the Metro Parks here in town. I have been shooting on auto, and some on TV, witch I keep forgetting how to set everything up from sunny days to evening shots. When I'm told how to I get it, but then I forget! Is there some help for me out there??
I am assuming that you are interested in camera specific information, Blue Crane Digital probably has a Canon T3i video tutorial, there were (2) DVD's for my Canon 60D, also I would check Amazon for a T3i Compact Field Guide by David Busch (I like the Kindle or PDF versions and keep them on my Infinity tablet), I have the one for my 60D, it explains not only the "How" but also the "Why" for many of the settings.
Also check Lynda.com & Kelbyone.com for tutorials specific to your camera. Both sites also have many tutorials related to photography in general as well as Photoshop & Lightroom.
You can also find video clips on YouTube for your camera as well as tutorials on photography and photography software.
Personally I find the Video CBT (Computer Based Training) Tutorials are better for showing/demonstrating many of the more subtle aspets of photography than books in many cases.
Canon's Web Site also has some video clips on camera features & their software.
I also like Digital Photography School's Web Site, and have about a dozen or so books from various authors sold on the site. One of the authors has a very good book on Canon's DPP Program on his site.
Bob
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