Cheat sheetModule 1 on one page

The light path

  • Lens: gathers and focuses
  • Aperture: how much light
  • Shutter: how long
  • Sensor: records
  • Processor and card: make and save the file

Key controls

  • Shutter: half-press focuses
  • Mode dial: Auto, P, A/Av, S/Tv, M
  • Main dial changes settings
  • ▶ playback, MENU, ± brightness

Day-one settings

  • Date, time, time zone
  • Largest, finest JPEG (or RAW + JPEG)
  • Grid on
  • Review 2 seconds
  • Format card in camera

Care

  • Spare battery, U3/V30 card
  • Lens change: off, face down, fast
  • Rear cap on straight away

Crop factors

  • Full frame 1×
  • APS-C 1.5× (Canon 1.6×)
  • Micro Four Thirds 2×
  • 1-inch 2.7×