Once we have picked up our new camera we need to get to know it and find our way around it. Consider this a primer to help you.
The images in this post are of my camera (Canon 5D Mark II) so your cameras will differ. That said the basic layouts of DSLR’s and other cameras are quite similar. A few things to mention is that not all cameras have the top plate LCD like shown in these images, you will typically find this on prosumer (whatever that is) and professional bodies. The lower end cameras tend not to have them on.
The Camera
Getting Started In Photography - The Camera
This post is going to be part getting started advice and part kick up the ass if you feel you are missing out because you don't have a real camera yet or the latest and greatest kit. Allow me to hold your hand.
Many people start of in photography with a small compact camera or these days a mobile phone. They get the bug and then start looking at "real cameras".. not to say that a camera phone is not real it's just not a fully fledged camera.