Here are some useful links which every EOS user should know. I was after answers to these same questions. So hopefully this will help. Those highly recommended links are in bold.

Canon EOS Links

• Canon EOS mailing list This is the EOS mailing list. Be sure to sign up and join the growing list of EOS users around the world.
• Canon Camera Museum This unique museum has listed down all the Canon cameras and lenses made since it's first day. A useful storehouse of information.
• Canon Worldwide Getway Start from this site to get to all Canon sites over the world.
• Canon EOS Frequently Asked Questions Read this FAQ maintained by Bob Atkins to find out all you need to know of your EOS. How to work around some functions not even offered! Of course not authorised by Canon. It's a collective effort by EOS users.
• Canon EOS photo magazine A UK magazine dedicated to the EOS cameras. Lots of EOS usage tips and reviews.

Camera, Lens, Flash Test, FAQs, Reviews

• WWW Photo Zone Lens tests. This is the best place to look for statistically collected comments from common and professional users. Also lists camera and flash features of popular systems.
• PHOTODO - Information about photography, cameras, digital imaging, photo news A great independent lens test site. Have MTF charts that kind of thing - if only I know better how to read them.
• Canon-EOS mount lens tests and reviews Used to contain lens test results from magazines, but was removed for copyright reasons. But still has some Canon camera and lens reviews.
• Canon 35mm SLRs Camera and lens reviews from Photo.Net.
• Canon EOS Speedlites Comparison Table
• Elan II flash system FAQ
• Photography by Eric Lim Chan Hin Personal review of lenses.
• Flash FAQ OK. Not EOS related. But good guide to flash photography. Some comparisons between Metz and other flashes. By Rui Pedro Mendes Salgueiro.
• Toomas Tamm's Photo Page The EOS camera features list is very useful for comparison before buying. He has a Flash FAQ.
• Ian Porteous Photo Stuff Some lens test on optical quality between zoom and prime lenses. Great photos too!

Something for the beginner

Here are some links that may help you decide in buying that camera.

• Photo.Net What camera to buy? Useful guide. Comments on tripods and bags too. By Philip Greenspun.
• Introduction to Canon EOS cameras What camera to buy? Very comprehensive guide to almost all the models. By Toomas Tam.
• Photography Happenings !! Some personal photography articles and equipment reviews. By Nelson Tan.

Some of my favourite links

In Singapore

• AsiaPhoto.Com - Asia Photography E-zine A meeting place for Singapore photographers. Showcases works of budding photographers. Has an interactive forum for discussion too.
• Cathay Photo Store (Pte) Ltd The biggest photographic store in Singapore. They can email quotations and ship overseas.
• Keng Hor's Photo Page A local photographer with an interesting web site. Information on photo clubs and shopping areas are available here. Lot's of info for the local photographer.
• Maintains a monthly mailing list on local photography as well as sharing of tips and equipment reviews. Lots of links too. By Nelson Tan.

Rest of the world

• The Photo Page Probably the mother of all photo sites. Lots of links including all manufacturers of cameras, film, tripods etc.
• Metz Internet Site Probably the best flash system in the world.
• Lowepro Home Page Maker of great camera bags. Especially those backpacks.
• The Official Tamrac Homepage More good bags.

Practical Tips

Having so much technical information above, it's time to put into practise what you can do with your camera. This section has some links to sites that offers tips on composition, metering ... stuff to help you take better pictures.

• Focus on Photography Understanding aperture, shutter speed, composing, lighting. Some basic tips and links to other resources on the Web.
• Basic Photo Techniques Basic techniques, Perspective, Using Light and Special Effects.
• Light metering Understanding your camera's metering system.
• Exposure Correction Understanding EV.