>>1399216
EOS 50D*

It's called "your camera's manual."

Read it, twice.

>>1399236
Well I already did that, I know how to use the camera. I am just unclear on the basic Do's and Don'ts of photography, how to shoot a proper photo etc.

>>1399246

That takes lots of practice. Go out, shoot thousands of photos. Post them here, get critique.

>>1399246
Seriously, if you aren't willing to put in your own effort in doing research in understanding how cameras work, how shutter speed, ISO, aperture, depth of field all work together, and how to frame good shots, then you were never going to do anything with the camera anyway.

Just go out and shoot and try to take consideration in the composition of what you're framing, don't only focus in the subject, the background is also important. Try not to abuse of Lightroom/Photoshop presets, it actually makes your photos look generic and disgusting. Reading experiences and watching other people's work is good too.

Be sincere with yourself.

>>1399251
Relax Sargent Hardass, I was just asking for quick tips before I got started, I am at work now.

>>1399246
DO go out and have fun, find what you like to photograph.
DON'T listen to anyone on 4chan.

>>1399259
My apologies, let me type of pages of my knowledge instead of telling you about this wizardry called google.

>>1399277
I guess you missed the part where I asked for COPYPASTA'S and guides, not specifically asking you to type anything, in fact you didn't even have to post in this thread. Lose the since of entitlement brah.

>>1399294
>given a full frame DSLR from mummy and daddy
>needs other people to tell him how to use it

what were you saying about entitled?

download the 50D manual and read it. or a 50D for dummies book if you can find one. After you know what the fuck everything does, then you can actually begin to learn.

>>1399306
he corrected and said it was a 50D

>>1399219
i was going to say that the 5D is a bit much for a beginner

someone posted this last night >>1398651

>>1399216

I would also like a beginners copy/pasta

i hate every time this thread pops up

>>1399437
look at
>>1398651

>>1399429
That is without a doubt the worst guide I have ever seen. Your first camera doesnt matter? Are you shitting me?

Yeah go try and pursue the hobbi of photography with a camerphone, stupid cunt.

>>1399506
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One of you worthless cocksmokers should just post the link to the regular 'photography book' thread that pops up. I'm sure someone has it saved as a jpg or txt.
Sorry OP, i don't. Maybe its in the archive.

>>1399506
hey man, I'm really happy for you but check this out
>>1388587

if you don't know shit about shit get this book
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go to the library