Want to Learn About Your DSLR Camera? You Won't Believe Where You Should Start! by Wendy Wright

After dreaming of owning a DSLR camera, you finally have it and this is an exciting moment! Take it all in and do a little dance. Now that the excitement is over, you might be staring at it wondering what in the world to do with all the snazzy buttons and foreign terms. What to do?

This is where you dig out the manual and start reading it. Seriously! It may not be your preferred reading material, but it will be rich with details specific to your camera. Take it slow and read one section at a time. Write down notes of what you don't understand and want to learn more about. Your camera manual is your friend!