Canon EOS 80D For Dummies

I am reviewing the Kindle and Print version of the book. I have always enjoyed the Dummies series for many subjects.I had recently acquired the 80D, and I wanted to be able to work the camera to its full potential. Every function is reviewed, and the photographic examples are detailed. Although you can learn from reading the manual, there are practical tips and examples that just don't come through when reading a manual that you can learn from reading this book.There are extensive tips and shortcuts that help understanding the numerous functions of this system. After reading through the book, and then applying the lessons, I have been much less intimidated by the camera.As in any For Dummies series, there are icons for "Tips", "Warnings", "Technical Stuff", and "Remember".The writing style is clear and concise. Numerous examples are outlined in the book.A major advantage that I had with the Kindle version is that I can read the book from anywhere, on my iPad or iPhone. It is easily accessible in those times when I didn't pack the manual. Since I can highlight and add notes, I can quickly reference the information.If you're requiring the access of this book on the fly, I highly recommend the Kindle version. However, I do recommend printouts of the cheat sheet for the quick reference of various functions.

Well initially I wasn't certain this would be the book for me, well I am pleased to say just how wrong I was. The book is well written and even more important states very important information in a concise easy to understand fashion that keeps interest as well as learning the camera It has the basics initially then goes on and builds the knowledge base.Great BookAfter completing the book a first time without (yes without) using the camera at each turn I am now super excited to re-read the book using my camera to reinforce all the tips and tricks I found in this publication. Not being a big instruction manual kind of person I am truly in awe at just how much I enjoyed this book and how much I am looking forward to now re-reading again. KUDOS to the authors.The only con to the whole thing is the shortcut they suggest to use to download the Cheat Sheet - on their web site, it doesn't work. The Cheat Sheet is far more than a sheet, but not a big deal

I bought this because I recently purchased a Canon 80D. Ms King continues to provide easy to understand explanations about camera functions. I compared this book to her T5 for Dummies book and found the earlier book to contain more in depth information. I downloaded the 80D manual and read it in conjunction with the Dummies book; this made some information in the book much easier to understand. If you are new to photography have your camera handy when you read the book...information will be clearer.

I think it is more useful than the factory manual as its easier to read (size of print) and its more organized in a manner that I can find the information needed faster.

A comprehensive guide to getting the most out of my Canon 80D. My only complaint is that some of the photo illustrations could be grouped closer together when cited within the text, instead of 2 or 3 pages later when additional information is being absorbed.

This book is very well detailed, yet easy to read and learn just how to use all the advancing features on a Canon EOS 80D camera. Information is much easier to find than in the instruction book supplied with the camera, that book being very small in size, having small print, and not always connecting some instructions to others. I would highly recommend "Canon EOS 80D for Dummies" to anyone purchasing and trying to learn all about this camera model.

My first "Dummies" book in color! This was a great reference for getting started with my EOS 80D, I wish they did more on lens selection which is the follow up step to almost any camera purchase, but for getting started quickly with alot of good color picture references as help is a great idea. Is David Busch's guide better, I'd have to say yes, but they both do a good job of getting you up and running.

This book is awesome if you need answers at your fingertips this is the one book.

Bought a new camera which has got so many things on it I needed some idiot proof guidance on how it worked. These books are exactly that and offer simple easy to follow step by step info on how to get the best from my camera. Thoroughly recommended (as is the camera) and a great point of reference which can be used as you go along.

Very well written and easy to followIt was a follow up gift for my husband as there was very little info with the camera So he can learn and have a good read combinedHe says the book is 'great' and recommends it to anyone with a less than professional knowledge of canon eos cameras

I'm yet to work my way through this book, but it is ideal for beginners and intermediate. Easy to understand layout. I have a short attention span, so the fact I can dip in and out is perfect for me.

As I upgraded my canon camera to EOS 80D I purchased the book, very pleased with it have learned quite a few tips already

This book, like all Dummies books I've read is easy to read and explains all the camera many functions in a straightforward way. I'm no longer daunted by the camera.