Digital cameras have many advantages to their analog ancestors. Ease of use, small size and picture quality are all reasons for a switch to the digital age in photography. Gone are the days of lugging around bulky photography equipment and measuring exterior light sources. These new cameras can fit into your pocket for great everyday use. You'll learn just how easy it is to operate a new Canon camera to capture the memories as they happen.
Instructions
Work a Canon Camera
1. Open the camera's bottom slide panel and insert a lithium-ion battery and SD memory card. Close the panel and hold the camera in your right hand so that the viewfinder screen is facing you and you can see the power button on top.
2. Make sure the toggle switch on top of the camera is on camera mode and not movie or scene mode. Push and hold the power button for 2 seconds.
3. See the data displayed in the four corners of the viewfinder screen. Starting at the top left and moving clockwise: mode the camera is in, flash and number of pictures taken per shutter close, number of pictures that will fit on the memory card and what type of photo resolution is taken.
4. Push the "Func/Set" button in the center of the wheel, and set it to "Auto." There are many other features to select, but "Auto" will be the simplest to use. The rest of the wheel has other features to set, such as auto-flash or no flash, multiple picture options and macro mode.
5. Hold the camera with both hands once you have the desired settings on the camera. Put each of your thumbs on the bottom of the screen and your index fingers on the top corners. Your right index finger should be resting on the picture-taking button.
6. Use the viewfinder screen to locate an object to photograph. If needed, use the zoom in or out feature that is located near your right index finger. Once you have the desired target set, press the picture-taking button down with your right finger halfway; this focuses the camera. Continue to push the button down until you take the picture.
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