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BillH2
22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 09:34
Well I finally decided and got a new Canon20D,(waiting for it to arrive), any suggestions on how to really learn how to use it, other then ready the manual of course. :o
sixshot
22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 09:36
Read it again!! Use it. Take shots at different exposures and have a look. Learn from your mistakes. Thats what I will do when i get my 20D!
Medic1
22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 10:23
Read it again!! Use it. Take shots at different exposures and have a look. Learn from your mistakes. Thats what I will do when i get my 20D!

Is this your first DSLR? I have the 300D and am transitioning into the 20D soon....is it really that much of a learning curve over the 300D or is it just learning where all the functions are?
BillH2
22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 11:12
Had a 300 wasn't real satisfied, there is a lot more on the 20D, so want to really get a handle on how it functions before doing serious photo work with it. Reading and reading, plus trialand error, may be best way.
BillH2
22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 11:12
How do you like yours now?
CyberDyneSystems
22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 11:15
Stop messing about on this forum and get out to the Jersey Shore and take lots of pics!

:)
Kadath
22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 12:37
http://www.morguefile.com/archive/classroom.php

CHECK IT OUT! =)
Hogster
23rd of April 2005 (Sat), 19:10
Try to use it in the full manual mode rather than automatic. You will learn the different settings as you practice.
robertwgross
23rd of April 2005 (Sat), 20:57
Another learning technique is to shoot different kinds of subjects using only the basic modes (with icons), and study the settings that the camera chose automatically in each mode. Those may not be perfect, but they are closer to perfect than thrashing around purely by trial and error. Once you see what the camera is trying to do in those automatic modes, then try to apply your understanding to the same subjects with the creative modes.

By studying the settings, I mean one of two ways. One way is to study the setting right before the shot. The other way is to study the settings that are recorded in the EXIF data. Of course, you can see some of the EXIF in the image review, and you can see some in the computer afterward. You can get enough immediate feedback from EXIF along with the histogram to know if you are going in the right direction.

---Bob Gross---