GIVEAWAY IS OVER
WINNERS LISTED AT BOTTOM OF POST
This past weekend a sweet new photography friend I have, Jessica, introduced me to a delightful little tool for finding your way around a new camera – CheatSheet by Bert Sirkin.
We were trying to figure out a few things on her rockin’ Canon 5D and I asked her a question, like “where is such and such…” and she breaks out the CheatSheet for that model and I was all amazement. I loved it and we used it over and over during our time together.
I thought I’d share a picture of her CheatSheet from my desk, as we would take pictures of the Coke Zero bottle on my desk. (Everyday Photography past attendees will be glad to see it’s not the same old Diet Mountain Dew bottle or a water bottle).
Jessica brought her camera manual with her as well, but we were able to find the answers faster and easier on the CheatSheet than in her manual. The CheatSheet has information that is practical and necessary for using the camera, put into easy to understand format and well organized sections.
After she left I got on the computer and found out there are CheatSheets for almost all DSLR and upper-end point and shoot cameras!
Where have I been? How did I not know about these? I feel like my head has been in the sand!
Know what I did on Monday? I ordered CheatSheets for my Canon G12, the Nikon D5000, D7000, Canon Rebel T31 and Canon 60D.
These awesome little tools are packed with information front and back, laminated for durability, folds up for travel and are only $10.95 each. Well worth the price!!
Why the CheatSheets for cameras I do not have? Well, so I can help others with their cameras during my photography workshops. It brings me joy to help others learn their camera and these little sheets will help me help them.
Onto the giveaway… I am giving away two CheatSheets to two sweet Everyday Elements readers.
To enter simply tell me the camera you trying to learn and how long you’ve had it. Make sure to leave your comment on this post at the blog, not on Facebook.
- One entry per person
- Giveaway ends Sunday, July 31 at 11:00 PM EST
- Winners chosen via Random.org
Winners have one week to respond to my email after which another winner(s) will be chosen. Once I have received physical addresses from the winners, I will purchase their camera’s CheatSheet at Amazon and ship to them within a week.
I decided to make it THREE winners instead of two since there were so many entries (I’m such a sucker, I know). The winning comment numbers are below, and emails to them have been sent. If you were a winner but have not received an email, check your spam/junk folder please.
#179 Annie, #22 Bridget, #268 BreeAnn
Note: The links to CheatSheets at Amazon are affiliate links.
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I’ve had a Canon 5DMKII for a few months now. Thanks!
Hi..would love to win this as I have recently purchased a canon 5D mark2….love the camera ..this cheat sheet would be so useful to me!
I’ve had a Canon EOS Rebel Xsi for about a year now. Thanks for all you do to help us newbies!
I have a Canon T2i, an upgrade from XSi. I had a cheat sheet for the XSi, but I would love to have one for the T2i. Thanks for the giveaway!
Still can’t figure out my Nikon D5000 that I’ve had for over a year now ,so would appreciate one of these!
I have a Canon 40D…have had it for about 2 years.
I’ve had my Nikon D40 since my husband left for his second deployment – that was in 2007. I bought it as a “deployment present” to myself! I’ve taken a couple of basic camera classes at the nearby community college and am still working hard to learn the functions! Having a “cheat sheet” help would be awesome!! 🙂
I have a Nikon D90 and have had it for about 1 year.
I have a D3000 and have had it for almost 2 years now. I’m still shooting mostly in auto and would LOVE to have a cheat sheet so I can ease my way off! 🙂
I have a Canon 7d. I have had it for over a year now. Learn something new everyday!
I have a Canon Rebel T2i and I’ve had it since Christmas. If I don’t win one here, I’m headed straight to amazon to buy one tomorrow! Thanks for sharing this product!!!
I am using a Sony Alpha 300 and trying to learn all about it.
I have a Nikon D5000 that I purchased in Jan. 2010. I would love to win one of these cheat sheets!
My husband just ordered a Nikon D90 for me and I can not wait to get it and start learning! I have been wanting it for almost a year now and it is my very first DSLR.
I use a Nikon D3000. Ive had it for 1yr and 7 months but just started learning to use it for the last 8 mths!
What a great giveaway! I have a Canon XSi and have had it for about 2 1/2 years.
I have a Nikon D90 which I am getting to know the basics of… I bought it second hand and there was no manual… a cheat sheet like this would be PERFECT!!!! great idea.
I’ve had my nikon d90 for about a year and would some more help with learning how to use it in other ways than auto!
I have a Nikon D-90. I purchased it in August 2007, but still have lots to learn about it. Thanks!
Nikon D7000-for about 6 months now…love it…but I know I am not using it to its full capacity…I would love a cheat sheet!
Nikon D60…….about 2 years
I have a brand spankin’ new Canon 5DMKII that just arrived this week. I’ve saved eons for it, and now it scares the beejezus out of me.