2. First Things First

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A few things to know and do before you start taking pictures

So now you have a basic grasp of the top ten tips to get you started shooting with your 70D, but there are still a few important details that need mentioning before you can take full advantage of your camera. In this chapter, we’ll review some 70D basics on lenses and exposure, and get you started formatting your memory card and preparing the camera for use. Let’s start with the very first thing you will need before you can run out and take photos: a memory card.

Poring Over the Picture

One of my favorite walks on which ...

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