A woman walked into a camera shop to return her recently purchased camera. When the salesperson asked, "Is it broken" She replied, "No it just does not do all the things I wanted it to do." After patient listening, the sales person asked. "Did you read any of the book that came with the camera? The woman quickly responded, "NO, I just did not have time and really did not have any desire to do all that reading."
Many people do not take the time to read all the in-depth material contained in their camera manual. As a result, some people do not get past the basic pointing and shooting of their camera.
If you want to get more value and expertise with your camera spend the time to read and practice all the gems in the manual.
1. Review the table of contents.
This will give you an overview of everything covered. Flip thru the chapters and look at all the subheads. This will get you excited when you read the guts of the material.
2. Set aside a few minutes to read about the features of the camera. Look at each feature with your camera in front of you. Examine each feature as you read about it.
3. Use each of the features during the first week after you have reviewed them. This is critical in order to recall how to make them come alive and work for you.
BONUS TIP:
MAKE YOUR CAMERA MANUAL READ TO YOU.
Download the PDF version of your manual from the website of the manufacturer. Your Adobe Reader program will open. However, if you do not have the reader program on your computer take a few minutes to download it free at Adobe.com.
Once you open the manual document click on the VIEW option on the toolbar.
Continue down the menu until you see the option READ ALOUD.
You will have the option of having the entire document read or just the page shown on the screen.
A female or male voice will read to you at a moderate pace.
This wonderful feature will enable you to hear sections of the manual without reading that small print.
So get started right now and get the full use of your digital camera.
All Rights Reserved, Ray Horner Jr. 2006
Ray Horner Jr. is an artist, instructor, inspirational speaker. He is also an avid photography lover who reads his manuals.
Art Tips at: http://www.hornerartworkshop.com
Photos at: http://www.cameraboomer.com
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