Got a new camera for xmas & need alittle help

Hello,

I got a canon s2 IS for christmas and i have no idea how to use it

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Why is it not good to use the auto setting? Use the auto setting as you learn your new camera. See what the camera thinks are good settings for your pictures, and go from there. Read the manual when you are getting ready for bed. Above all else, enjoy.

zach1288 wrote in post #2444956
...Im not sure where to start there are so many settings, can someone point me in the right direction? ...

Thanks

Welcome to the forum. Best place to start bar none is the manual. Start with the green box and explore from there page by page.

How do i take a picture like this? Where tail lights and headlights look like that?

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zach1288 wrote in post #2445185
How do i take a picture like this? Where tail lights and headlights look like that?

There are several ways to do that, and all involve a long exposure time. The easiest way is to set it to manual mode and play with the aperture and shutter speed until you get the desired effect. But you can also set it to either Av or Tv. In Av, close the aperture so that the exposure time goes up. In Tv, set the shutter speed for several seconds so that the aperture closes.

I'd start with the Av setting to learn about depth of field and go from there. Read your manual thoroughly. It will help you immensely as you learn to use your new camera. And, above all, practice!

You might find more camera specific info over in the "small digital" area of the forum.

Take the advice above and read the manual. If you want to learn about photography, then you need a good book. I recommend "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson. He also helps you set your controls on your camera if you have the manual to use as your guide to the buttons. If you really have trouble and you need someone to teach you, take a class. I know some places offer some for anyone buying a camera from their store. Although I don't particular love Ritz, they do offer some guidance to their customers. Best way to learn, really, you are asking in a photography forum, is to go out there and shoot stuff, a lot. Start with the auto mode and then P. Av and Tv may help you a little later. Get used to the zooming in and out and the lighting first. That's where I would start. Good luck and welcome.