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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About Amanda
I have Nikon D3100 and got it in Feb. THANKs for offering the giveaway!
NIKON d3100 I’ve had it about 6 months
Since December 2008, so i have been trying to master my Canon Rebel for 2 1/2 years.
I have a Canon Rebel T1i and purchased it July 30, 2010.
I have a Canon T2i that I purchased in February of this year.
Thanks!!
I am using my Nikon D90. I have been using it for about 16 months. I love it, but I know that there are some things that I still don’t know how to use, or even where to find said things!
I have a Canon Rebel XS. I have had it for 2 years this August.
I have the nikon D80 and have had it 8 months. Thx for the giveaway.
Hi! π Yay! I have a Nikon D3100 my hubby got it for me in Jan! π Im still trying to learn how to use it π
I have a Canon Rebel T2i and I’ve had the camera since December 2010. It was present for Christmas and I really would like to learn more about it.. Thanks for the giveaway!!!
Becky
Hi! I have a Nikon D60 that I absolutely LOVE, but I know there is much more to love on it! I need to learn it more so eventually I can graduate to a bigger and better camera! Thanks for the opportunity!
I have Canon T1i and got it in February. I love your website and feel like my pictures have taken a whole new turn since I discovered it! I will wait until the giveaway and if I don’t win I’m TOTALLY buying one of these!
I have a Canon 50d and have had it for 2yrs
I have a Nikon D3100, that I adore, we’ve been inseparable since February!!! π
I have had my Nikon D5000 for a few months. I would like to win the Cheatsheet to better learn how to use my camera.
I have a Nikon D5000. I have had it for a year this month and would love to learn more about it!
I have a Canon EOS Rebel XS that has its one year birthday coming up on August 4th :). I’ve studied the manual and a few photography books, but having a cheat sheet would be invaluable. Thanks for offering one, I didn’t even know they existed!
Well, you won’t believe this but I have a Cannon EOS Rebel XT. It is probably about 8 years old but I love it. I “think” I know it pretty good but I bet there’s sitll something a person will learn!
I’ve had my Nikon D90 for about a month now! This would come in SO handy. π
I’ve had my Canon t2i for a year now.
I have the Canon 1000D. Have had it for 18months!
Canon EOS 50D a year and a half….Would love the Cheat Sheet!
I have a Canon T3. I’ve had it since April and could still use some help with it. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have a Nikon D-90. I feel like I know it pretty well, but then I realize I only use a few settings of the many that are available on that camera.
I have a Nikon D90 and I’ve been trying to learn it for about 3 years. I’m getting the hang of it, but there’s still a TON to learn! These cheat sheets look great! There are so many tutorials that I read online, but when I actually look at my camera I always forget where everything is!
This is awesome, however…they don’t have my camera from what I see. It would be awesome if they put one together for mine though. I have a Pentax K-7 and have had it for 1 1/2 years.
I’ve had a Nikon D7000 since February. I still use my Owners Manual every week!
First — love all the tips and info on your site! I finally got a Canon 5D mark II for Mother’s Day this year– there’s so much to it, it’s hard to get it all straight!
I have a Canon T1i and got it last year. Thanks! I hope I win!!
I would love to have the Cheat Sheet for my Canon T1I, which I have been trying to learn for over six months, now!
thank you for the chance!
I have the Nikon D7000 (would love one of these lil cheatsheets!) I’ve had my DSLR for about 2 months…
I have a Canon 7D after owning a 30D for 7 years! I love it but so much to learn and try to remember!! I’ve had it since May of this year. So barely 3 months! Thanks for this fun share and give away!
I have the Nikon D90, and have had it for about 2 years. But I’m in the process of buying a D7000 in the next month, so that would be a “sweet cheat sheet”! LOL!
I’ve had my Canon Rebel XT for nearly 6 years… it’s about 2 months older than my son. I’ve learned a lot while taking over 70,000 pics (my poor kids), but I know I would experiment more if a cheat sheet was handy. Would also love to upgrade to a new camera in the not so distant future…
What a fun giveaway!!! I’m rock’n the Nikon D3100 and I got it last December for Christmas. π
I have had my Nikon D3000 since April. Thanks for the giveaway. π
Canon 60D, I’ve had it since last October, thanks for the giveaway!
I have had my 7D for about 6 weeks now, love it to peices, it is an upgrade from my 500D, still learning so much.
Hello! I have a Canon 7D which I have had for about a year now. THANKS!
I am learning to use my nikon D80. I’ve only had it for a month. I have a D3000 also that i’ve had since Dec 2009 but I wanted use some AF lens and needed a body that they could work with. This camera body has WAY more buttons. Thanks for offering such a lovely give a way.
I have a Nikon D7000……3 weeks and you better believe that I am still looking for all the buttons, wheels and selectors! I sold my D60 to keep me from using it as a crutch! YIKES! Gotta learn….no time to spare. Thanks for the giveaway!
I have a Nikon D7000 which I got in April. This would be SUPER handy! Thanks for the chance to win!
I have a D7000. I have had it for about 6 months. It would be handy to have a reference card to use instead of the manual. I love the idea of these sheets, especially for an instructor!
I have been using a D90 (my first DSLR) since January 2009.
I own a Nikon D5000 that I purchased in Jan, 2011. Thank you for your generosity!
I didn’t know they existed either…..I would love to win the Nikon D7000. thanks.
Sony a850 – only 6 weeks! Previously used the Sony a700, but after an accident while out of town (camera fell off hotel bed – lens survived – but weight of lens broke the lens mount on the camera!), had to head to camera shop to purchase a new camera – cried all the way home π
I have a Canon xsi. I have had it for over a year and never really have any length of time to spend with it. I would love a cheat sheet.
These cheat sheets look fantastic! I find my camera manual a little cryptic π I’ve have a Nikon D90 for over a year.
I have a Canon t1i since Christmas last year and love it! I would love to learn even more about it π