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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OMGoodness, how incredibly awesome! I have had my Nikon D3000 for about 9mo’s and still don’t know my way around it. I cannot even begin to tell you how much having a cheat sheet would help. And I’m sure my poor children would love it as well, they are tired of being Mom’s guinea pig 😀
I have a Nikon D90 and I’ve had it a year and a half. I have read the manual front to back and read another book about the Nikon D90 but there is still things I don’t understand. A cheat sheet would be fabulous!!
First, thank you for sponsoring this contest!
I’ve owned a Canon PowerShopSX20 IS for about a year. Prior to that I had a Kodak Z740. Both are “point and shoot” with manual settings. I’ve never used a DSLR because I’m quite forgetful!! I believe this would be a tremendous help!! Thanks again.
I have just upgraded to the Sony A850 – had it about a month and it’s totally different than my A230 – better but a new learning curve for sure! A cheat sheet would be sweet 😉
I have the Nikon D3000. I thought it would be a good entry level camera for me to learn from. I’ve had it 1 1/2 years and still learning. A cheat sheet would definitely help.
I have a Nikon D90 for a year or two. I , too, read the manual and how to book, but I need help quickly and while I shooting. These take along cheat sheets seem to be te answer. Thanks for the great giveaway.
This is awesome! I purchased a Nikon D700 2 months ago and I’m overwhelmed by all of the settings and functions on my new camera.
I have a D700 that I’m trying to get familiar with. Would love a cheat sheet. Thanks for being so generous, Amanda.
I have a Nikon D7000 and have had it since May. This cheat sheet would be so very handy to have!
I have had my Nikon d90 for going on 2 years now. I LOVE it!!!! I leave it on Auto most of the time because I’ve not taken the time to read the manual.. So I would love to have a cheat sheet so I can learn how to really use it. I have 3 beautiful kids that I love capturing special photos of….
I have a NIKON D90 for 2 years and learning new things a bout it daily. A cheat sheet would be great!
I have a 20D and I’m still learning how to use it – it’s been on auto for 95% of the time that I have had it.
Cannon Rebel XSi and I have had it for 2 years. I learn something new everyday on it, so my day isn’t wasted 🙂 How did I not know cheat sheets were around? Thanks
I have a Canon EOS – I think for about 3 years now.
I have the Canon 5D Mark II. Have had it for about 3 months. There’s a not to remember – a cheat sheet would be awesome!
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I have the Nikon D3100 and I’ve had it since April 16, 2011. It’s my first DSLR and I can’t seem to find enough time in the day to learn it all!
Wow! A cheat sheet for my nikon d3000 would be awesome. I have had it about a year and still have a lot to learn!
I have the Canon 40d. I’ve had it for about a year and a half.
Canon digital rebel 3 years. Hope I win.
Hi
I have a Canon Rebel XT that I’ve had for a few years. I’m an auto shoot person, but am really focusing on learning how to use my camera. This cheat sheet would be WONDERFUL!!! (If I don’t win it, I think I’ll buy it anyway!)
I have a Nikon D90 and have had it for 2 years now. I have read the manual, but need a cheatsheet to help me remember all the features that I don’t regularly use.
I have a Nikon D90 and even though I have read the manual (some sections more than once!) I feel so lost!
I have a Nikon d7000 and a cheat sheet is just what I need! This camera has so many options it leaves my head spinning! I’ve had it since April 2nd of this year and am just now comfortable with changing some of the default settings 🙂
How cool! What a great idea! I have a Canon Rebel XSi.
I upgraded from my d60 to the d90 6 months ago and am amazed at how different they were. I am still trying to get used to some things that the d60 did not have. Thanks!
I have a pentax k10d. I have had it for 3 years. This seems like a great tool to have.
Oh I’d love to win this! I have a 7D that I’ve had for about a month and a half. 🙂
You are so awesome at giveaways!! I have the Cannon Rebel T3i. I have had it about 5 months and have always used the auto setting, b/c I am not sure what all of the manual settings do yet. I would love to have a cheat sheet to help me learn!
I have a Canon Xsi. That is so cool!
This would be perfect! I have the Nikon D300s and just got it a week ago!
I have the Canon 60D. I bought it in March. I love it but KNOW it can do so much more! This would be so great! Thanks Amanda!
Hi! I have a canon 7d, which i purchased just this past May. I previously had a canon 350D, which i had for 8 yrs. Needless to say, technology has come a long way in just a little bit of time. My old camera was extremly easy to use, and pretty much knew it front and back. The 7D is way more advance, but luckily alot of the features are the same so I picked up on the basics quickly. I am a working wife and mother and just haven’t had a lot of time to dive fully into my new camera, so a free cheatsheet would be awesome!!!-Lisa
I have a Nikon D300. Had it for about 3 years, but only using it seriously for just over a year. Would LOVE to win this!!! Pretty awesome. If I don’t win, I guess I know what my next purchase will be.
Natasha Nicholson
I have recently purchased the Canon 60D. It is much more advanced than my little Reble XS. Need to learn how to use the features that this new beauty comes with so i can improve my photography skills and to quickly adjust my setting. I have had the camera about 2 months now. 😉
I’m trying to learn my Nikon D50. It is actually my husband’s camera and he’s had it for 5 years. I’ve been using it primarily for about 6 months. I’ve learned a little, but there is so much more to learn! These look like great products.
Love this! Have been working to master my 7D since September and like to think that I am doing a good job but there is always room to grow!
I have canon 550d. I’ve had it for about a year now and really want tone able to usee it to it’s full potential so on of these would be great!
Wow, these are awesome! I want one for my Nikon D90. I’ve had it for a little over a year and feel like there is so much more I could be doing with it.
Hi, I have a SONY NEX-3 with a 18-55mm lens. My husband got it for me last Christmas, although, when I say that Paul got it, my 8 year old daughter INSISTS it was from her! I just lost all my photos off my computer. A lesson I will never forget or let happen again and I would love the cheat sheet to help me take more and better photos. Thank you! Patti.
This would be awesome! I’m still figuring out my Nikon D5000.
Which I’ve had for just about a year!
Pretty cool, I didn’t know they existed, either. I’ve had my Canon 50D for about 2 years, and I love it – but my manual is tattered and torn, and hard to pull out in the middle of shooting. Great idea!
I have had a Nikon D90 for about 2 years now. As much as I love my camera, I still have a lot to learn
I have a Canon 20d and I’ve had it for 5 years and still feel like I get confused ever once and awhile! Awesome giveaway and glad to know this is out there!
Cool! I’ve had my Canon 20D for about five years but I’ve only started really learning about it in the last year. The manual is very confusing so this sounds like what I’ve been looking for. Thanks for the info!
I am trying to learn my Nikon CoolPix 880. I’ve had it for about 8 years and still don’t know it as well as I would like.
OH! I hope I make it in. :O
I own a Nikon D90 and I’ve had it for 2 yrs. I love shooting and I stalk your site and a few others to see what I can learn. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity.
Wynett
I have a Canon 30D and I received it for Christmas from my hubby in 2009. It was 2nd hand from a good friend of ours, so he sold it to him for a good price (I was SOOO happy!) Thank you very much for the chance to win a cheat sheet!
This just might be the most valuable post I’ve read all day. Thanks for the info!
Oh and my camera is a Canon Rebal XS.
How neat! I have a Nikon D200 and I’ve owned it since late 2005. I was stuck on auto for a looong time and recently went all manual so a cheat sheet would be great!
I have a Nikon D50, love it but could love it more with some help!! Thanks for your generosity xx