It is not what your camera looks like. Rather what are the capabilities that are built into it? Do you know what they are? Do you know how to access them?
The more you understand about your camera - then the better prepared you are to choose the settings that are best for a specific location, event, time of day, etc.
Check out the buttons, dials, etc. that give you access to different settings, choices, etc.
Check out the buttons, dials, etc. that give you access to different settings, choices, etc.
- ISO - What is it? Why choose a particular setting?
- What is the difference between 3M and 10M of data?
- Can you select standard color, chrome, or B & W?
- Do you want to be in the picture? Can you set Self-Timer?
- Do you have a "photometry" setting? Let's you know how the light meter gathers information.
- Do you have a WB - white balance setting?
- Can you select "high speed shooting"?
- Can you select different focus modes?
- Are you able to set how the camera functions - date, time, sound, etc.?