You would like to borrow a friend's camera for a weekend trip. Ask your friend three or four questions about borrowing and using it.
Hi, I'm hoping to take photos on my weekend trip. Would you be happy to lend me your camera from Friday evening to Sunday night? Is there a simple setting you recommend for someone who hasn't used this model before? What accessories should I take with it, especially for charging and carrying it? When and where would you like me to return it? I understand if you need it yourself or would rather not lend it out. I haven't made any plans that depend on borrowing it, so please be honest about what works for you. If you're happy to lend it, I would like to try the controls with you before leaving. That would help me avoid changing settings I don't understand, and we could check together which items are in the bag before I take it.