On the first night of Chanukah my true love gave to me...

[Behind the Aegis]

...A NEW FREAKING CAMERA!

I got a Cannon Rebel T5 EOS 1200D and I have NO clue what half of those numbers and letters mean! I will, of course, be reading the manual and stuff, but this camera has all the bells and whistles, so I will likely be asking for help. If anyone is familiar with this camera and has tips, I would greatly appreciate it!

My last camera died on me, well, let's be honest, I killed it by leaving the batteries in and not using it for awhile. I was able to get most of the battery acid out, but it still only works now and again, so I asked Harry Hanukah for a new camera and I got it! YEA!

I am hoping to start taking pics again, but, if anyone has any tips or tricks, please let me know! Thanks!

[elleng]

1. That's GREAT!

Let us know how it works out! (And let me know how user-friendly it is, as I'm looking for another camera.)

[Behind the Aegis]

2. I will.

It got really good reviews and many people say it is easy to use and learn. So, I will be the ultimate test! I really like photography, but I am not very good and I get confused with some of the settings. So I will report back...hopefully, with photos.

[Solly Mack]

3. Great gift! Happy Chanukah!

Very thoughtful true love!

[NV Whino]

4. Congratulations!

Check out YouTube for instructional videos. That will give you a fast start.

[nadinbrzezinski]

5. We just replaced the prosumer (which died due to use)

with a new professional body.

Gad... at least we both like the 810

Read the manual, but mostly watch youtube.

I might add, some specialty stores have classes that teach you how to use your camera.