I recently purchased my first Digital SLR. It's a little daunting compared to the point and shoot cameras. But I really want to be able to do more with my photography than a point and shoot will allow. But I have to learn how to fully use my SLR.

So I did a little research about courses I could take that would help me learn the functions of the camera. I found one that is not very expensive, can be done on my own time and availability and seems pretty decent. It's this one ... www.digital-slr-guide.com/

It costs $14.95 for 5 lessons. Plus you can email the guy who set up the lessons and the site if you have questions. You can download all 5 lessons at once, or get one a week. I chose the latter option, so I wouldn't be overwhelmed.

The first lesson is about aperture and shutter speed, depth of field. I've only started to read it, but already I learned something!! So far, so good. And for $14.95, I would totally recommend it for anyone new to the world of digital SLRs. After I've completed the course, I will give my final review of it, to let people know if it's really only helpful for beginners or if those who know a bit about SLRs might get something out of it. I mean, for $14.95, even if you learn one new thing, that may be worth it, if it helps raise your photographic skills up a bit.