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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Those cheat sheets are AWESOME!! I could use one, not only for myself, but for my husband whom I am trying to teach how to use our camera before our baby arrives in 3-4 weeks!!! We own a Canon T2i and have had it for about 13 months.
I received the Canon T3i for Mother’s Day. It seems like I don’t have the time to play and learn with this camera like I’ve done in the past so I’m learning as I go and missing great shots as a result. A cheat sheet would be awesome!
These sound like they could be super helpful. I’m learning on a T2i that I got this past Christmas. I would love to have one of these handy for a quick reference!
Hi, I would love a CheatSheat for the Canon 7D. I don’t have it yet; I have to wait until it’s delivered tomorrow by UPS. I had a 50D, which was destroyed in our recent house fire. The 7D looks an awful lot like the 50D on the back, and that’s the reason for the upgrade (and why I’m skipping the 60D). I am anxious to start using the new camera. I haven’t had a camera in my hands for a month!
I love the cheat sheets. My camera is a Canon 7D and I’ve had it for about 6 mos with still alot to learn!
I have had the D7000 for about 4 months and one of these cheat sheets would be so helpful! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
My husband bought me a Canon Rebel T1i back in October, after we had our first daughter. It’s awesome but when I need to figure out how to do something, I don’t always have the time to Google it or look it up in the manual with a (now) 10-month old all over the place. This cheat sheet would be perfect!
Awesome! I’m a newer photographer and have only been at it a year, but I have a Nikon D3000, and love it!!!! Thanks so much!!!!
So cool! I got the Canon EOS Rebel T3 about 2 months ago. It’s quite a step up from the PowerShot I had before that. 😉
Thank you!!! That is fantastic!!! XOXO
Very cool! I’ve had my Canon XSI for a couple of years now, but still go back to the manual periodically. A cheat sheet would be fabulous!
i have a rebel xsi, and i’ve had it for about two years now. i am happy to say that i don’t shoot on auto anymore, but i have so so much to learn still!
Those look great, just what I’ve been looking for. I’m trying to get comfortable with manual mode.
Nikon D40
I’ve had it about 4 years but this year I’m committed to move beyond Auto mode!!!
I have had the Nikon D3000 for a year and a half. I am learning new things about this camera every day!
Oh, that looks really cool. I could definitely use one for my camer, a Canon Powershot SX10 IS, which has a lot of manual settings but I just have not had the time to figure them out. In fact, I put the one for my camera on my amazon wish list… so in case I don’t win (probably WHEN I don’t LOL) I can order one! Thanks for the heads up! (I’ve had this camera for about 2 years)
Canon Rebel T2i – I have had it since Christmas of 2010
I took a class at our local art institute but it sure would be nice to have a cheat sheet for when i am out and about.
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I would love a cheat sheet !! I have the canon 5D for 5 months and still have alot to figure out !
All of your blog posts are tremendously helpful – this one included! I would definitely be interested in getting a cheat sheet for my camera – a Canon 7D that I purchased this past January.
I would absolutely LOVE to win one of these. There have been several times trying to use my camera on a shoot where I was trying to replicate something I read in the manual one time but under the pressure of the shoot I either couldn’t find it in my manual, or didnt have it with me. These would be a lifesaver. I have a Nikon D90 that I have been using for almost a year, I don’t even touch half the controls on that camera that I can!
I totally need this, have a Nikon D5000 since Dec. 2009. Would love to learn about my camera more!
These are cool! We’ve had a Nikon D3000 for about a year and a half. This would be useful!
Oh gosh…what a wonderful idea!!! I have had a Canon TXi for about 2 years and I am still trying to learn all the bits and pieces! A cheat sheet would be perfect!
I just traded in my older Canon Rebel XT for a new Rebel T3i One of these cheat sheets would be fabulous!
Ooooh, those look cool! I have a Canon 40D that I got just before christmas last year. Such a great toy!! And so much to learn 🙂
I have had my Canon T1i for almost a year! Thanks for always being so generous!
I have a Canon T1i and I especially need help with the HD video
We’ve had a Canon 30D (used) for about 2 years. I love it but I’m not proficient yet. I don’t think I have even tapped it’s full potential, although the bulk of that might be lenses.
Thank you for the chance to win! I have a Nikon D40 and I have had it for 3 years. Love it and would really like to learn all I can about it!
I would LOVE a cheat sheet! I have a mikon D300. My boyfriend gave it to me as a late christmas present!
I have owned an XTi for three years but just sold it. Waiting on a T2i that’s coming in the mail any day!
I’ve had my Canon T3i for 3 days. I have so much to learn…..I’m so glad to learn about these CheatSheets!
I would love one of these. I am currently taking classes on how to better use my camera – I have a Canon Rebel T1i. I have had it for over a year. Love it!
I am currently taking classes for my camera. I have a Canon Rebel T1i. I love it, and would love a cheat sheet to bring along with me.
I have a Canon Powershot S95, got it 2 months ago. These cheat sheets look great.
I bought my brand new Canon 600D nearly 6 months ago with the aim to learn everything there is to learn………..well I haven’t got too much further than auto mode so far, but on a positive note, I have taught myself PS Elements with assistance from websites like this one that offer sooooo much help and information, thankyou thankyou thankyou!
I am trying to learn my Canon 7D. I switched from a Rebel and I know I am not using it to it’s fullest advantage! I’ve had it since May. (It was my birthday present to myself)!
I use a Nikon D80 and have had for about 2 years.
Nikon D700 I’ve had it about 6-8 months, but still need to learn so much more about this camera.
These look awesome! I’d love to have one for my Canon Rebel XTi! I’ve had it since 2007, so I *think* I know my way around it pretty well, but I know there’s always more to learn!
They sound wonderful!.I’ve had my nikon d3100 for.a few months but I’ve moved from portraiture to photographing homes for real estate and its been like learning a new camera since I need to dive into more advanced features. Also my mother has become hooked on photography and is now moving off the Auto modes of her d40x. One of each would great
I have never heard of a cheat sheet before. I would love to have one. I need all the help I can get as I try to find my way around my camera. Oh, it is a Cannon Rebel Xsi
Oh wow…I could totally use this! I have a Sony a230.
Those cheat sheets look great! I’ve had my Canon Rebel T1i for 1.5 years. I am way more comfortable with it now than when I first got it, but I still have more to learn for sure!
Oh, this cheat sheet would be AMAZING! I recently got my first digital SLR (Nikon D3000). I would love to have this to carry along in my camera bag for easy reference.
Cannon T1i and I’ve had it for about a year. I switched over from a Sony alpha and I have such a mental block remembering the ways to do what I want on this one! Grr! Thanks for the opportunity!
I have a Canon 7D, I got it last fall!
I really need one of these, I just went from a Nikon D40 to a Canon T1i. Needless to say, I’am a little dazed and confused 🙂
I’ve had my 50D for nearly a year and I would LOVE a cheat sheet for it! I swear that my memory has become a sieve since my kids were born 😉
I have a Nikon D7000 since March 2011. I love everything about it. It takes incredible pictures, but I wish I new more about it. There are features that I haven’t used because I must learn the camera better. The CheatSheets would be a blessing because they look so user friendly. Thanks!!!
I’m trying to learn the Canon Rebel XS, which I’ve had since January!