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
Need all the help I can get with my new this week t31!
I have had the Canon T1i and been learning for 1year.
hey Amanda! I’ve had a Sony Alpha 300 for about three years! I know there’s a ton of stuff I don’t know about it! thanks!
Just started, I have had my camera for about 3 months….Its the Canon Rebel T2i
These are really cool! I just got my Canon T2i at the beginning of July and would love help learning it! Thanks for the giveaway!
I have the Canon 60D – I saved for two years and was able to get it at Christmas. I’ve spent most of my time getting acquainted with my new Tamron lens so I haven’t put too many bells and whistles to work yet off the camera – but I LOVE it!!! Thanks for the opportunity!
D3000- A little over a year and still learning.
I love anything that helps/makes me use my Canon 60D more. I’ve had it since March.
This is a great giveaway! Six months ago I purchased a Canon PowerShot SX30IS. There are settings that still baffle me.
Oh, this would help so much. I have a Canon 60D that I got last year right before Christmas.
that is soooo cool. I have a nikon d50.
I have had my Canon XSI for about eight months. Still learning how to use it!
Nikon d7000 and I have had it for two weeks and haven’t even had a chance to play with it because I have been traveling.
Ugh, I’ve had the Canon T2i since Feb 2011 and have still yet to take it out of auto mode and into manual. I’m simply terrified! This would be ahhhmazing!
Canon T2i it was a gift from my Mister in May.
Amanda, I am still working on learning my camera. I have a Canon 50D And I am still working on getting PSE to work right in my mac. Remember me? last spring I was all into the workshops and then couldn’t get my mac to cooperate with the actions and downloads. Still haven’t figured that out. I need a cheat sheet for macs and PSE too. 🙂 With 4 boys running around this house a cheat sheet for ANYTHING would be a blessing! 🙂 Thanks. Been praying for your niece and following that story as well.
I bought one of these for my D3, can’t use it the print is just way too small.
I have had my Canon 5D Markii for almost a year and am still learning things about it! This would be a great tool!!!
these are great! would love to win one
I have had my Canon 7D since May of this year. I absolutely LOVE this camera, but I know that at this stage of the game it is smarter than I am right now. LOL I’m just starting out in ‘professional’ photography and love this sooo much more than the camera I had before which was a Canon 300d… Going from 6mp to 18mp has been mindblowing on so many levels, not to mention the other thousands of things this camera does!
i have a nikon d5100 and have had it since february i am new to this ,but definitely have a passion for it! thanks!!
Canon 60D. I got it for Christmas and am still struggling even with the manual and a book that I bought specifically for this camera. Thanks Amanda!
I have a Canon EOS Rebel XT. I have had it for around 4 1/2 years but now I am ready to start learning the more advanced things.
Nikon D50…for about 4 years. I know….pathetic, huh?
I’ve had my Canon 7D for a fortnight, and it has been a steep learning curve! Loving it, though..
How cool! I have the Canon rebel xs. Since 2009. A cheat sheet would be nice. 🙂
Ah, very cool! Yes, please!
Hi, thanks for the giveaway. I have a Canon 7D and have owned it for a whole 5 days now. This camera is completely different from my T1i so I could definately use one of these. Thanks!
I have a Rebel Xsi, however I’m saving for a 7D so I’ll say the Canon 7D!!
I have a Nikon 3100!! It was my Christmas Gift this past Christmas!! I love it but need to learn more about it!!!
Sweet! I’ve had a Nikon D40 for a few years now. I mainly shoot on auto or A. Would LOVE this!
I got my Nikon D7000, my dream camera, in May this year. What a wonderful camera- but so much to learn! The cheat sheet is a fantastic idea!
HI! I used my Canon Xsi for 3 yrs and just last month realized that I can toggle the focus points with the wheel!! I felt so silly! Last month, I bought the Canon 60D and am trying to learn this camera!! I could really, really use a 60D cheat sheet! Thanks!
I’ve had a Nikon D40 for about 2 years and feel like I still don’t know it as well as I should – this would be helpful, I’m sure!
I’m trying to learn my 7D, which I’ve had for 5 months.
Those are sweeet, Amanda! 🙂 So much nicer than carrying around your manual.
I have a Canon EOS 7D, which I love. I purchased it on March 18th.
~ingrid
I definitely need some help! I’ve got a Nikon d3000 that I’ve been trying to learn for 3 months!
I have had the canon rebel T1i for about a year.
I have a Nikon D5000 and have had for about a year and a half. I love it and have done lots of studying about it. The cheat sheets sound so handy and helpful!
I recently purchased a canon 7D. After a month, i still need a cheat sheet! Please please me!
I have a Nikon L100 Coolpix camera. I’m not sure if it is high-end or not, but it is sooo confusing! I received it as a Mother’s Day gift from my husband – LAST year, and I still cannot use the dang thing.
I’m learning my Canon Rebel T1i. I’ve only had it 2 months and I’m having fun learning it….. it’s my first dslr 🙂
I have a Nikon D90 that I have had for about a year. I am slowly learning this camera with the help of all these FANTASTIC blogs like yours! There have been so many times that I have been in a certain situation staring at my camera racking my brain trying to remember what the settings should be. This would be a GREAT tool! Thank you for your blog and for hosting this giveaway!
I’m learning on an old-school digi rebel xt —-saving and dreaming of a 5D someday after I’ve mastered manual on this one.
Thanks for the chance to win, and all I’ve been learning from your site!
I have the Olympus E-410 camera and have had it for about 3 yrs. I’m not very good at the manuel settings but am trying to learn more! Thanks!
Oh, I’m embarrassed to say this …..
We have a Nikon 70ds that we’ve had for about 5 years. Any great shot I get is accidental!
I have had my Nikon D90 for 2 1/2 years and I still don’t know everything it is capable of! A cheat sheet would be AWESOME!!
Hi Amanda…I have a Sony H-5 Digital Camera that I was able to pick out for my 38th birthday. I am 42 now and still loving, learning and taking great shots with my H-5. I would love to have this cheat sheet as it never came with a manual and I have just studied as I went. Thanks for the opportunity to win this, as well as creating a wonderful resource to learn.
Blessings,
Cheryl Moore
i’ve had my 7D since Christmas (minus the two months it took to replace after it was stolen while on vacation). i do try to reference my manual when i am stumped, but since i don’t keep it as handy as i should i often end up bumbling my way around. having a handy-dandy cheatsheet would be super-convenient! =)
I have a Canon 50D that I’d LOVE to have a CheatSheet for, even after owning it for 1 1/2 years.