mkcantin Member 63 posts Joined Mar 2010 More info | Mar 02, 2010 17:54 | #1 Hi everyone, I recently got the Canon Powershot SX20 IS and was thinking of getting into photography. I still haven't figured out the basics of photography and the camera settings. I have taken a few pictures with the timer of myself to test it out, but I NEED some tips please
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gjl711 Wait.. you can't unkill your own kill.  57,738 posts Likes: 4072 Joined Aug 2006 Location: Deep in the heart of Texas More info | Mar 02, 2010 18:07 | #2 Bryan Petersons book, "Understanding Exposure" does a great job explaining the basics and their relationships. There are also lots of good links. Here are a few to get you going. Not sure why, but call me JJ.
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Veemac Goldmember 2,098 posts Likes: 1 Joined Apr 2009 Location: Arizona, USA More info | Mar 02, 2010 18:09 | #3 HI and welcome to POTN. You may want to read this "sticky" thread at the top of the page - it's geared toward SLRs, but most of it will apply to you and your camera also. I'd also highly recommend buying the book "Understanding Exposure" by Michael Freeman - it's a great read that will help you understand all the basics (and beyond). Read your manual with your camera in hand to help learn all the settings and functions, and ask if you come up with any specific questions about how to use it.
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prosperity Junior Member 24 posts Joined Feb 2010 Location: Brooklyn, New York More info | Mar 02, 2010 20:50 | #4 Firstly, read the manual - even if you don't understand most of it. Visit every sub-forum of POTN. Google what you don't understand. Take tons of pictures. Read the manual again. [Rebel XS] [Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8] [18-55mm IS kit] [50mm f/1.8] [430EX II] [desire to learn]
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PhotosGuy Cream of the Crop, R.I.P.  More info | Mar 02, 2010 22:20 | #5 Welcome to POTN! More links for you: Canon Rebel XT Newbie needs help! FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything...
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