Familiarize yourself with your Digital Camera Owner’s Manual
All digital cameras come with an owner’s manual, but only a couple of people take the time to read it. Once they get past the basic operations, they get anxious to go out and try out the new camera. Initially all the new terms may be confusing and it may seem like there are too much information to digest.
This is quite understandable, but by not reading the entire manual, you limit yourself and many cool features of your camera will never be used. Here is a couple of suggestions that should help you in getting the most from your digital camera.
First do a quick overview of all the features your camera has, decide which feature you would like to explore the most. Pick only one special feature. Read the instructions on what this feature can do, and how to use it. Don’t worry if it isn’t completely clear, that will come in time with practice.
Then you take the digital camera and start using this special feature. Try all the different settings within this one feature. See how your pictures change. Explore what this feature does. Do not stop until you know this feature inside and out, and do not move onto the next feature until you have fully familiarized yourself with this particular feature.
When you are satisfied that you know the ins and outs of this one special feature, return to the owner’s manual and pick another special feature you would like to learn. Repeat the above process with this feature, only returning to the manual when you are satisfied you have mastered the new skill.
By working through the owner’s manual in this way, you will find it isn’t so overwhelming. The hands-on practice of each skill will help you learn it thoroughly. When you have covered all the cool things your camera will do, go out and try out all the angles of shooting pictures. You will be glad you took the time to become familiar with your new digital camera.
