I just got a Canon S5 camera. Need help useing it.?

Question

are there any retailers that do workshops to teach you how to use your camera to its full potential. The manual just isnt enough.

Answer 1

the camera may be too advanced for you.
you just have to read the manual several times.


All of the major brands are good. Choose a brand that appeals to you. Then you have to think about getting a spare battery, what size memory card, if you want an extended warranty, how much you can afford, what size zoom, if you want manual controls, the size of the camera, finding a reliable place to purchase it, and the list goes on and on and on.......

The first thing to realize is that almost any digital camera will take good pictures. If more people would read the manual more than once, they would be able to take better pictures. Usually, the person assumes it is the camera when it could be them not knowing exactly what to do. Just give yourself more photographic knowledge by doing more reading on the internet.

I really believe buying a camera is an individual choice.
The person needs to read alot of reviews on cameras so they can decide on the features that they really want and need.
Go to the store and hold them so you can see if they feel comfortable in your hands. If possible, take some pictures in the store to check the quality of the pictures.
I can only give a suggestion of what to look for in a new digital camera.
Good Luck

my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions

Answer 2

If you're talking about the S5 IS, then i have the same camera! yes, it has somewhat of a learning curve, but when you get the hang of it, it takes amazing pictures! I would recommend fully reading the manual, and then just experimenting... yeah it'll take awhile, but then when you see a picture opportunity, you'll know exactly how to get the best picture, because you've done it before.

Answer 3

Visit canonusa.com for help with using your camera.

Most professional camera stores offer some instruction IF you buy the camera from them. If you didn't buy from them they aren't likely to be very helpful.

Answer 4

Yes there are - Henry's is one, but I find it's better to have a book you can refer to over and over again.

The best book I've seen for this is Digital Photography for Dummies -- your local book store or Amazon has it.

There are millions of other books, but this one actually uses words people can understand.

Hope this helps.