I'm not ready for a DSLR so i just picked up a new point & shoot (Canon G12). Problem is, i don't even know what all the buttons and knobs are. The accompanying documents were of little use. Could someone please point me to a place where i can learn more about this camera and how to use it? Thanks for your time. Bob.
New Canon G12, Please help.
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Yeah there are a lot of those buttons and knobs, huh? 
Good pickup. That's a competent point and shoot. You can start out shooting in automatic modes but eventually I suggest moving towards shooting using manual settings and RAW. Here's a site with some basic photo taking info and a slant towards reef tank photography: Ximina's site
As far as which button does what on your camera, I'd follow IPT's advice on that.
Good pickup. That's a competent point and shoot. You can start out shooting in automatic modes but eventually I suggest moving towards shooting using manual settings and RAW. Here's a site with some basic photo taking info and a slant towards reef tank photography: Ximina's site
As far as which button does what on your camera, I'd follow IPT's advice on that.
I must be dense, only took two days of searching to find the manual on-line. I have a big learning curve ahead of me, but i'm looking forward to macro's and using the manual controls. I barely even know what RAW is, but i'm really excited about the capabilities of this camera. I appreciate the link to Ximina's site.
I plan on picking up the Tele Converter lens, adapter, and possibly the remote in the next two weeks. Thank you both.
I plan on picking up the Tele Converter lens, adapter, and possibly the remote in the next two weeks. Thank you both.
I have taken hundreds of shots now, mostly in an auto-focus or preset scene mode. The camera takes very nice photos in this manner. I'm am trying to decipher the various controls a little at a time. It is amazing what can be done with this camera by a novice. Ximina's site was very helpful. Hopefully the G12 will satisfy my desires, and not fuel the urge to go DSLR. LOL. I'll try to post some pictures once I figure this out. Still have so much to learn.
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