Canon EOS 70D: From Snapshots to Great Shots

1. The 70D Top Ten List

ISO 100 • 1/15 sec. • f/5.6 • 100mm lens

Ten tips to make your shooting more productive right out of the box

Getting a new camera is always a lot of fun. There’s usually something new, upgraded, or unique about the camera you just acquired, so the first thing I do is jump into taking photos right away. But what I really should be doing is digging into the menu and reading the manual to see what the camera’s insides look like. This might seem boring, but learning the new features of the camera can be quite advantageous, since there might be improvements I’m not aware of yet.

If this is your first DSLR (digital single-lens ...