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How to read the camera's manual fast

Most digital camera users have proven over and over that they can take good pictures without reading most of the written documentation that came with their camera; some never read any of it at all — ever! Not reading the documentation that came with your camera when you get the camera is okay.

Not reading it at all just means that you won't be able to take advantage of many cool and useful features your camera offers. Not only does reading the manual help you to more fully enjoy your camera, but it also enables you to take better pictures. It is also quite likely that you will be more than compensated for your investment in time because your effort may help you avoid missing good shots of those important events that you get only one chance to shoot.

If you're somewhat familiar with cameras, then when you first get your camera, just go shoot with it. You bought it for taking pictures, so take them. After you have taken a couple dozen pictures so that you have a basic understanding of what your camera can do and where some of the controls are, then read your manual. Using your camera first helps make reading the manual easier and more useful than if you were to just pick up the manual and read it.

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