Newbie questions on a Canon EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera with RF-S 18-45 f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens

[pradeep2]

Hi, just got my Canon EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera with RF-S 18-45 f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens. I have been mostly iPhone camera user and thought to tip my toes with starter mirrorless camera. I bought this package as I had a very good deal. 

What is the best way to:

(1) Get to speed on the current setup I bought. Any online classes or videos?

(2) What is the minimal lenses I need to get a good set of photos. I mostly do indoor, social, or limited outdoor photography

(3) Do I need to update software before I start using this? The set comes with no manual.

 Thanks

[shadowsports]

Greetings praderp2,

I did not see a response to a question you posted up above.  Like your camera, some lenses get firmware updates as well.  These updates are performed in a similar manner to how you upgrade your camera's firmware. 

You do this by copying the lens firmware file to your SD card and updating with the lens attached to the camera.  Your lens has a support portal just like your camera.  Software updates and its manual are available to download there. 

I don't see any lens firmware updates for the RF-S 18-45.  It's important to register your products as Canon will send notifications for firmware updates if and when they are available.  

I also saw you mention fingers in some of your photos.  This is a common error with new photographers and has to do with technique.  

Instead of operating the lens with your thumb at the bottom and index finger at the top, rotate your hand and place your hand  underneath the lens (like a cradle), with your thumb at the 9:00 position and your fingers at 3:00 position.  This will enure fingers don't drop into the lenses field of view.  This is a bad habit to develop and something you should stop doing immediately. Even though it can't happen with long lenses, it's important to practice consistency in your technique. 😀