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Why use a PhotoBert CheatSheet?
Who uses PhotoBert CheatSheets?
What's on PhotoBert CheatSheet?
What's NOT on PhotoBert CheatSheet?
What do people like about PhotoBert CheatSheets?
Sample Data
What's the difference between the Digital PhotoCourse on a Card, Secrets of Great Digital Photography & Pocket Edition - Secrets of Great Digital Photography?

 

Why use a PhotoBert camera CheatSheet?
If you're like most photographers, you like to carry your camera manual with you. But, what good is a confusing 200 page manual when you need to quickly know how to set the White Balance! And your manual will probably be ruined from use before long. PhotoBert CheatSheets are small, concise, durable and easy to understand and they are designed for YOUR camera. PhotoBert CheatSheets also help you get up to speed on your new equipment quickly.
Who uses PhotoBert CheatSheets?
PhotoBert CheatSheets are used by all types of photographers including:
 
  • Photo Journalists
  • Amateur Photographers
  • Professional Photographers
  • Studio Photographers
  • Police and Fires department Photographers
  • AP Photographers
  • Nature Photographers
  • Wedding Photographers
  • Photographers in over 50 countries around the globe

 

What's on PhotoBert CheatSheet?
Depending on the CheatSheet - whether it's for a digital camera, flash, film camera, etc. - there is varying information contained on it. CheatSheets typically contain most of the information you'll need when taking pictures - most of what's in the manual is usually on the CheatSheet plus there's tips for using your camera's features. And unlike the manual, PhotoBert CheatSheets are written in easy-to-understand language.

 

What's NOT on PhotoBert CheatSheet?
First of all, NOTHING is copied from the user manuals! All of the text and graphics is original material written to help you understand the functions of your equipment. Since there is a limited amount of space, we only include the most relevant material.

 

What do people like about PhotoBert CheatSheets?
Here are some unsolicited comments:
 
  • "Thanks so much. I'm already loving the D70 and your CheatSheets for it and the SB-800 are very helpful. Keep up the great work." JM
  • "I loved my D100 cheat sheet and now I'm looking forward to the D2x cheat sheet." RA
  • "I have three of your cheat cheats and love them." JS
  • "I received the Cheat Sheet on Wednesday and absolutely love it! It's great to have such a powerful reference at your disposal and laminated to protect it from the elements. Carrying around the D70 manual was cumbersome and difficult to find what you're looking for." RT
  • "I love them, I already found out something that I didn't know on the cheat sheet of the MF-28. Thanks a million." DT
  • "Bert, GREAT IDEA & PRODUCT - A MUST HAVE FOR PHOTOG'S, Thanks..." KG"
  • "Cheat sheets well worth the money!"
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  • "These cheatsheets are very handy! thankyou."
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  • "Absolutely great info on this single sheet, thanks."
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  • "This is my 4th cheat sheet. Fast shipping. Need I say more?"
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  • "These are great items to have with any camera."
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  • "Thank you for useful tool and quick shipment!" "Cheat Sheet is a must have!!! "
  • "Excellent product! Filled with useful, but hard to remember info!"
  • "Best cheatsheets I have seen (I have bought others before)"

 

Sample Data
The following are several sections extracted from several of our CheatSheets. Hopefully it gives you an idea of what kind of information is on a CheatSheet.

Most CheatSheets contain a reference of the LCD data. Typically all graphical data is documented on the CheatSheets.

 

 

CheatSheets contain reference material such as Guide Numbers CheatSheets contain reference material such as Guide Numbers for Speedlights where appropriate.

Custom settings are always documented for equipment that have custom settings and features that may be affected by a custom setting are cross-referenced to the appropriate custom setting(s).

Autofocus features are always listed where supported.
Image size information is included where appropriate.
The following information is also typically included on CheatSheets as appropriate:
  • White Balance information
  • Battery information
  • Setup Information
  • Playback Options
  • Exposure Modes
  • Bracketing information
  • Metering options
  • Post-processing - including sharpening adjustments, color space adjustments,
  • saturation adjustments, contrast adjustments
  • Long exposures
  • Noise reduction
  • CCD Cleaning
  • ISO Equivalencies
  • AF Assist
  • Exposure and Focus locking
  • Flash exposure Values
  • etc., etc., etc.

 

What's the difference between the Digital PhotoCourse on a Card, Secrets of Great Digital Photography & Pocket Edition - Secrets of Great Digital Photography

There are several "generic" Photography CheatSheets:

CheatSheet Description Approx. Size
Digital PhotoCourse on a Card

This CheatSheet is a practical, no-nonsense guide to learning the basics of photography. It contains a wealth of information on the subject of Photography presented in an easy to understand manner. There is no easier way to learn the basics!

It contains the "basics" you need to understand to move ahead with digital photography. Some of the included topics include:

* Why pictures don't come out the way you saw them;
* Exposure Basics: ISO, Apertures & Shutter Speeds;
* Getting the RIGHT exposure with your camera's different exposure modes (Programmed, Aperture Priority/Value, Shutter Priority/Time Value & Manual);
* What fools your camera and causes bad exposures (ever get a washed-out sky or sunset??) and how to get it right
* Exposure Equivalencies and why they're important;
* What your camera can see and what it can't;
* Lens focal lengths - zoom and prime lenses - and how your digital camera may be changing your effective focal lengths;
* Why your pictures may not be coming out as sharp as they should be and how to adjust;
* Depth of Field and Hyperfocal distance explained;
* RAW images vs. JPEG - the advantages of each explained;
* White Balance - what it is and why it is important only with JPEG images;
* Flash Photography - how far can your flash reach, bounce flash and the common flash modes explained (TTL, Slow Sync, Red-eye reduction, & Rear Curtain)  exposure basics (shutter, aperture, etc.), exposure bracketing, Depth of Field, lens focal lengths, what a digital camera's sensor sees (and what it doesn't!), filters, brightness zones, white balance, photographic composition and much more.

This CheatSheet is printed in full color on 11" x 17" paper and laminated and folded in thirds so it's a convenient 6" x 11".
Folded:
6" x 11"
 
Un-Folded:
17" x 11"
Secrets of Great Digital Photography This CheatSheet is the "trouble-shooting" guide for digital photography. If you have trouble with blurry or out of focus picures, poor color, etc. with your digital images, this is for you. It explains in easy to understand terms what the cause of these problems are and how to easily fix them. It explains how to get the right colors in your pictures, the effects of zoom and digital zoom, setting the contrast, color, saturation and sharpness of your images, the differences between JPEG and RAW images, the different shooting modes (Programmed, Auto, Shutter or TV, Aperture or AV, Manual and Scene modes), what to do if your images come out too light or too dark, Auto Focusing modes explained, ISO, Noise, Flash Photography and a section on Trouble-shooting. 8 3/4" x 11 1/4"
Pocket Edition - Secrets of Great Digital Photography This is the "pocket-edition" of the above "PhotoCourse on a CardSecrets of Great Digital Photography" CheatSheet. It's the perfect size to put in your pocket or camera bag. It contains the same topics as are on teh "Secrets of Great Digital Photography" CheatSheet - just in less detail - perfect when taking pictures and you just need a "memory jog". 4 1/2" x 6 1/4"


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