1 Meet Your Canon EOS R8
The Canon EOS R8 can be incredibly easy to use right out of the box, especially if you already have some experience with digital photography. As ridiculous as it may seem, this advanced camera can be used in point-and-shoot mode simply by rotating the large Mode dial on the top-right panel to select the Program (P) label or green Scene Intelligent Auto (A+) icon. If you’ve charged the battery, mounted a lens, and inserted a formatted memory card (or two) into the camera, flip the power switch to On. (It’s located to the right of the Mode dial, and labeled OFF, LOCK, ON.) I’ll provide tips on performing these tasks later in this chapter if you need help. Otherwise, you’re ready to start taking your first pictures. ...
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