Caution 1
One thing to keep in mind when redefining the behavior of controls including other controls that can be modified within the Custom Functions menus is that any non-standard customization you do will definitely be confusing to others who use your camera, and may even confuse you if you've forgotten that you've changed a control from its default function. 0 Disabled. This is the default during shooting no action is taken. If you have used the T1i, you know that this choice activated the Quick...
Poring Over The Picture Nxx
Visiting a place like Angkor Wat is like a dream come true for a photographer. There is so much to point your camera at that sometimes it can seem a bit overwhelming. On this particular day I was walking around one of the walkways around the outer edge of Angkor Wat when this gentleman just appeared in the walkway that I was photographing. His appearance made the shot. The pillars running down the left side create a tunnel leading towards the man. The longer focal length of the lens compresses...
Trademark Acknowledgments
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Take the picture
Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely. The captured image will be displayed for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. To view the images recorded on the CF card, press the lt E gt button, p. 103 While focusing with lt AF gt , do not touch the focusing ring at the front of the lens. If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after achieving focus may throw off the focus. When the CF card becomes full, the CF Full warning FuLL CF will appear in the viewfinder...
Full Auto mode
In Full Auto mode, the Rebel XSi 450D automatically selects all the exposure and camera settings. This can be a good mode to use for quick snapshots. However, keep in mind that the camera defaults to using the built-in flash in low-light scenes, although you may not want or need to use the flash. Also remember that in all modes, the lens that you choose enhances your creative control. In Full Auto mode, the camera is set to AI Focus AF mode, which means that if the subject begins moving, the...
Focus Modes
Canon calls the type of focusing we've been doing so far one-shot autofocus. No matter which focus point you're using, you set focus once for your shot and then take the picture. If you're shooting a moving subject, though, especially one that's moving toward you, then you might have to refocus several times. Remember when you focus, you're focusing on an object that's at a specified distance. If that object moves closer or farther, then your focus will no longer be accurate. If it moves side...
Specifications
Recording media Image sensor size Compatible lenses Effective pixels Aspect ratio Dust delete feature Noise reduction Automatic image brightness correction Highlight tone priority Lens peripheral illumination correction Digital, single-lens reflex, AF AE camera with built-in flash Type I or II CF card, UDMA-compatible 22.3 x 14.9 mm Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses 35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6 times the lens focal length Canon EF mount Auto, Manual, Dust Delete Data...
Basic Zone shooting modes
The Basic Zone shooting modes are grouped together on one side of the Mode dial. They are the modes denoted by pictorial icons and by a green rectangle. The icons depict commonly photographed scenes or subjects. For example, the mountain icon denotes Landscape mode and gives exposure settings that provide acceptable sharpness from back to front in the image. To do this, the XSi 450D sets a narrow aperture large f-stop number based on the light to provide an extensive depth of field. Each of the...
Photoshop color and monitor profile settings
Before beginning to work with Photoshop, set up the program up with your personal color management preferences. The way color settings are made is similar with all Adobe applications since Adobe Creative Suite 1 CSi . When using CS2, you may use centralized color settings. These settings will be used by default by all other CS2 applications, as well. With CS2, the settings may be done in Bridge. Photoshop probably offers the most advanced color management support in any application. For that...
Nearing Human vision or surpassing it the interchangeable lens
The human eye is the all-purpose lens it focuses precisely on whatever it chooses. Interchangeable lenses make it possible for the photographer to come close to duplicating even surpassing this capability. That's why Canon provides almost 60 different inter-changeable lenses for just as many different applications. Standard lenses give a natural-looking perspective which closely approximates human vision. These have large apertures, which make photography in dimly lit rooms as well as low-light...
Zoom lens disadvantages
Although zoom lenses allow you to carry around fewer lenses, they tend to be heavier than their single focal-length counterparts. Mid-priced, fixed-aperture zoom lenses also tend to be slow, meaning that with maximum apertures of only f 4.5 or f 5.6, they call for slower shutter speeds that, in turn, limit your ability to get sharp images when handholding the camera, provided that the lens does not have image stabilization IS , a technology that is detailed later in this chapter. Some zoom...
Portrait Zoom
Approach even the dauntless with a telephoto lens. The four key points to better portraits are 1 use a telephoto lens, 2 blur the background, 3 place your subject in flattering lighting, and 4 focus on your subject's eyes. Using a focal length of 85mm or 100mm results in more natural-looking portraits also, your subject feels more comfortable since you don't have to stand directly in front of him or her. Focus carefully on the eyes, the most revealing part of a person's face. Open the lens...
Data Back A
This accessory has numerous applications, from scientific to commemorative photography. The Data Back A makes it possible to record information such as the day, month, and year directly on the film the moment the picture is taken it can be used with the A-1, AE-1 PROGRAM, and AE-1. Easily installed in place of the camera's regular back cover, its three dials can be set to automatically record a maximum of six numerals or characters. Manual recording is also possible.
Exploring ETTL Technology
The latest Canon EX-series Speedlites employ E-TTL II technology. E-TTL stands for Evaluative Through-the-Lens flash exposure control. In simple terms, E-TTL II technology receives information from the camera, including the focal length of the lens, the distance from the subject, the exposure settings including aperture , and the camera's built-in metering system to balance subject exposure with the ambient light. Although E-TTL II works with all lenses, not all Canon lenses communicate...
Using Normal Lenses
Lenses in the 45-55mm range are considered normal lenses because they render the spatial relationships of objects similar to the way your own eyes do and are perhaps the most-often-overlooked lens in the entire range of lenses. This lens, long the primary or only lens that photography icons of the past used, remains a classic lens that provides outstanding sharpness and contrast. Normal lenses are small and light, most are affordably priced, and they offer fast and super-fast apertures, such as...
Online House Design Software Forum Fnr
Select Edit in the movie control panel and press . The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display. Use the 4- or 4 button to select Cut Beginning or Cut End and the 4 or 4 button to specify the cut point J . To check a temporarily edited movie, select Q Play and press the FUNC. SET button. Selecting 0 Exit cancels the edit and restores the movie control panel. Select New File or Overwrite and press New File saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left...
Closeup Lens
These convenient attachments are screwed onto the front of a lens, just like a filter, for easy closeup photography. There is little additional weight, and the main lens's aperture remains unchanged. These lenses are available in two types for all filter diameters 450 and 240. These numbers stand for their focal lengths mm and are equal to the shooting distance in millimeters from the lens's front to the subject when the lens is focused at infinity. For example, use of the 240 with a 50mm...
Learning about Color Spaces
The term color space refers to the range of colors that can be reproduced and the system that a device such as a digital camera, monitor, or printer uses to reproduce color. Of the two color space options offered on the 5D Mark II, the Adobe RGB color space is richer because it supports a wider gamut, or range, of colors than the smaller sRGB color space. In digital photography, the more data captured or, in this case, the more colors the camera captures the richer and more robust the file. The...
Manual
Manual mode, denoted as M on the Mode dial, is, as the name says, fully manual. This mode gives you complete control over aperture and shutter speed. Manual mode is useful in a variety of shooting scenarios, including shooting fireworks or interiors when you want to intentionally underexpose or overexpose a part of the scene or when you want a consistent exposure across a series of photos, such as for a panoramic series. In Manual mode, turn the Main dial to select the shutter speed and the...
Setting Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the camera. You can make the image look brighter increased exposure or darker decreased exposure . You can set the exposure compensation up to 2 stops in 1 3-stop increments. Li.M.nm.mnfl Efe a BiBl M Hi Creative Zone mode except lt M gt . Press the shutter button halfway and check the exposure level indicator. Set the power switch to lt J gt , and while looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, turn the lt gt dial. Turn the lt...
Updating the D Mark II Firmware
One of the major advantages of owning a digital camera such as the 5D Mark II is that Canon often posts updates to the firmware the internal instructions for the camera to its Web site. New firmware releases can add improved functionality to existing features and, in some cases, fix reported problems with the camera. Two problems noticed immediately when the 5D Mark II shipped in November 2008 were that under high magnification, small black dots would appear to the right of spectacular point...
Remove the card
Press the card ejection button. The card will come out. The access lamp lights or blinks while the picture is taken, when data is being transferred to the card and when data is being recorded, read, or erased on the card. While the access lamp is lit or blinking, never do any of the following. Doing so may damage the image data. It may also damage the card or camera. Opening the card slot cover. Shaking or banging the camera around. If the card already contains recorded images, the image...
Noise reduction techniques
There are many noise reduction choices, and you just have to try them out and see what works best for you. If you use the latest version of DPP 3.4.1 at the time of this writing , the noise reduction is very good. I'm also a fan of Noise Ninja, which you can use in both Photoshop and Aperture. Capture One 4.5 has much improved noise reduction results, to my eye, compared to earlier versions. A new program, Topaz DeNoise, shows great promise of pushing the limit of possible noise reduction. I...
Using NonCanon Flash Units
The camera can synchronize with non-Canon compact flash units at 1 250 sec. and slower speeds. With large studio flash units, since the flash duration is longer, set the sync speed within 1 60 sec. to 1 30 sec. Be sure to test the flash synchronization before shooting. The camera's PC terminal can be used with flash units having a sync cord. The PC terminal is threaded to prevent inadvertent disconnection. The camera's PC terminal has no polarity. You can connect any sync cord regardless of its...
CFn IV Dial direction during TvAv
If you continually make the wrong movement when changing settings in Tv and Av modes, try setting this to option 1 to change the direction. 0 is the default Normal setting, but some photographers feel more comfortable with the directions reversed. In other Shooting modes, only the Main dial's direction is reversed. The Quick Control dial retains its orientation in Manual exposure and for setting exposure compensation. If you're unsure you'd like it, try setting it to reverse direction for a few...
Using Telephoto Lenses
I nearly always choose a telephoto lens when shooting studio portraits but also to capture distant subjects, such as racecars, landscapes, wildlife, and close-ups, and it's simply a must for shooting sports. Telephoto lenses in the 85-100mm range are ideal for shooting portraits, whereas longer lenses 200-800mm allow you to photograph distant birds, wildlife, and most sporting events. When photographing wildlife, these lenses also allow you to maintain a safe working distance from the subject,...
White Balance Shift
Sometimes neither Auto White Balance nor the white balance preset is quite right for your situation. If a custom white balance is not an option perhaps you don't have a white reference available , then you can always use the Tli's White Balance Shift feature. This is a fairly advanced option that is intended for shooters who are used to balancing light using colored filters. Such a topic is beyond the scope of this book, but even without an understanding of filter use, or mireds a unit of...
How shooting modes relate to exposure
With the Rebel XSi 450D, you can choose to control none, all, or part of the exposure settings, and you do that by choosing a shooting mode. If you're new to photographic exposure, the brief discussion here will help you understand the descriptions of the shooting modes later in this chapter. To make a good exposure, the camera requires that the ISO International Organization for Standardization , aperture, or f-stop, and shutter speed be set correctly based on the amount of light in the scene...
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Turn the Quick Control dial to set the color temperature by highlighting the K
The camera activates the White balance control with the K Kelvin icon highlighted. 6. Turn the Main dial to select a desired color temperature and then press the Set button to return to shooting. Always remember to press the Set button after making your temperature selection or the camera reverts to the previous Kelvin setting. The color temperature you set remains in effect until you change it. 4.5 This image was captured by using the Daylight white balance setting and the Standard Picture...
Processing Your Raw Files
When you're done shooting, copy your raw files to your computer using whatever technique you normally use for JPEGs. If you're using a version of Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, Aperture, Lightroom, or iPhoto, then you'll be able to work with your images just as if they were JPEGs. The browser functions built into these applications will be able to read the files assuming they've been updated with T1i support and display thumbnails. iPhoto, Aperture, and Lightroom let you use the same editing...
Evaluative metering
Evaluative metering is the default metering mode on the Rebel XSi 450D, and it analyzes light from 35 zones throughout the entire viewfinder and links it to the autofocus system. The meter analyzes the point of focus and automatically applies compensation if the surrounding areas are much lighter or darker than the point of focus. To determine exposure, the camera analyzes subject position, brightness, background, front- and backlighting, and camera orientation. 2.10 This image was taken using...
Ensuring Accurate Color with RAW Capture
If you're shooting RAW images, the easiest way to ensure accurate color is to photograph a white or gray card in the same light the subject is in and then use the gray card to set color balance when you process the images on the computer. Gray cards are specifically designed to render accurate color by providing a neutral white balance reference point that you can use during image-editing to color-balance batches of images. Once an accurate gray point is established for an image, all other...
Canon software
Canon has a number of software programs that are freely available to any Canon user. The two main programs that I use are EOS Utility and DPP, or Digital Photo Professional. EOS Utility 2.5.1 is Canon's current method for establishing a connection between a Canon camera that shoots tethered and a computer, whether Mac or Windows-based. As of this writing, the current version of DPP is 3.5.2. You can set EOS Utility and DPP to communicate with each other. Thus, if both programs are open and set...
Adjustments Possible After Disassembling The Front Panel Unit
Of the front panel units the AE unit and mirror mechanism mirror 45 angle require adjustment. Lubricate lever friction surfaces with Lozoid 72090, but use a small enough amount to insure against splatter. Max. Aperture Pin Height Adj. Screw AVO Max. Aperture Pin Height Adj. Screw AVO AE Stop Gear AE Set Position AE Stop Claw AE Stop Gear AE Set Position AE Stop Claw Whe the AE unit is replaced, check AE eccentric gap, AE overcharge, and maximum aperture pin height. The other points are...
Canon Lens Terminology
Canon uses several designations and lens construction technologies that are helpful to know as you consider lenses to add to your camera system. EF EF-S lens mount. This designation identifies the type of mount that the lens has and the camera accepts. The EF lens mount provides not only quick mounting and removal of lenses, but it also provides the communication channel between the lens and the camera body. The EF mount is fully electronic and resists abrasion, shock, and play, and needs no...
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Hard light
Hard light is created when a distant light source produces a concentrated spotlight effect such as light from the sun in a cloudless sky at midday, an electronic flash, or a bare light bulb. Hard light creates dark, sharp-edged shadows as well as a loss of detail in highlights and shadows. Portraits taken in hard overhead light create dark, unattractive shadows under the eyes, nose, and chin. This type of light also is called contrasty light. Contrast is measured by the difference in exposure...
Using the D Mark II Menus
With all the new internal features added to the 5D Mark II, the LCD menus needed to be redesigned to handle all the new shooting options, controls, and settings. The new menu layout is similar to the Canon 40D and the Canon 50D and a design departure from the older 5D and previous EOS digital cameras. 5D photographers should have no difficulty getting up to speed with the new menu layout and should also really enjoy the larger type and auto-brightness control on the beautiful 3-inch diagonal...
Using TiltShift Lenses
Referred to as TS-E lenses, tilt shift lenses enable you to alter the angle of the plane of focus between the lens and sensor plane to provide a broad depth of field even at wide apertures and to correct or alter perspective at almost any angle. TS-E lenses correct perspective distortion and control focusing range and are a staple in architectural photography. Tilt movements allow you to bring an entire scene into focus, even at maximum apertures. By tilting the lens barrel, you can adjust the...
Packing Your Gear Bag Evg
What you pack in your gear bag doubtlessly changes from time to time to match the specific nature of the stock shoot or editorial assignment. Particularly for editorial shooting outdoors, it's important to have protection for the camera in inclement weather. The 5D Mark II has increased weather sealing over the previous model but not nearly the extensive treatment found on the flagship cameras. Storm Jacket www.stormjacket.com and Fotosharp www.fotosharp.com offer a variety of weatherproof...
Picture Style Effects
The image looks vivid, sharp, and crisp. This is a general-purpose Picture Style suitable for most scenes. This is set automatically in the lt D gt Full Auto mode. For nice skin tones. The image looks softer. Effective for close-ups of women or children. By changing the Color tone p.66 , you can adjust the skin tone. HI Landscape C Vivid blues and greens For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. Effective for impressive landscapes. O 3.0 0 S, O.C 0 Etilj BSI SEtil HSI sa fga...
Shooting a Moving Subject
In the lt Q gt Full Auto mode, if the subject moves distance to camera changes during or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus the subject continuously. As long as you keep aiming the AF point on the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway, the focusing will be continuous. When you want to take the picture, press the shutter button completely.
What are the RAW file advantages
To better understand what these magic RAW file formats are, you must understand how the majority of today's digital cameras work. All new digital cameras capture color photos, right Well, you ultimately get color prints, yet most modern digital cameras use sensors that only record grayscale values the Foveon X3 sensor, digital scanning backs and multi-shot digital backs are exceptions . Assume you want to photograph a box of Crayola crayons 1 Figure 1.1 Full colored sample target A gray scale...
Shooting Nature Landscape and Travel Images
The 5D Mark II offers increased creative control for expressing your photographic vision with the assurance that the final image resolution will be excellent. The new CMOS sensor in the camera has a high resolution that's beyond 2,000 lines of strong detail for excellent prints from 24 x 36 and larger. The strong performance of the 5D Mark II with low noise at high ISO settings also adds another dimension of creativity for low-light shooting. And with a useable dynamic range in both JPEG and...
Choosing a Color Space
Your choice of color space should enhance your overall workflow and enable you to maintain color reproduction consistently across all your devices and capture as much image data as possible. Whichever option you choose, remember that you can always change the color space in Photoshop or DPP. DPP supports sRGB, ColorMatch RGB, Apple RGB, and Wide Gamut RGB color spaces. ICC profiles can also be attached to TIFF and JPEG images when converted from RAW files. This allows faithful reproduction of...
Professional Advice for Shooting Weddings
One of the beautiful aspects of modern digital photography is that so many photographers willingly share advice with each other. And this is no less true of wedding photographers. Some suggestions and ideas for the next wedding that you shoot include Get to know the couple before the wedding. Every minute you spend getting to know the couple in advance of the wedding pays off in wedding images that reflect their unique personalities and their hopes and dreams for the life they're beginning...
Set the ISO speed
Turn the lt 6 gt dial or press the You can also set the ISO speed in the viewfinder while turning the lt 6 gt dial. With AUTO selected, the ISO speed will be set automatically p.63 . The higher the ISO speed, the farther the flash range will be p.64 The higher the ISO speed, the farther the flash range will be p.64 o In the 7 Custom Functions C.Fn menu, if Highlight tone priority is set to 1 Enable , the settable ISO speed range will be ISO 200 - 6400 p.194 . Using a high ISO speed or shooting...
Eos D 1
The EOS 5D is one of my favorite cameras of the entire line FIG 3.11 . It costs a bit more than the 30D, but if you can afford it, I think this is the camera to start with. First of all, this unit features a full frame, 24 X 36 mm, 12.8 megapixel CMOS sensor, which means no conversion factor. Your lenses will give you exactly what they were designed for. As this prosumer model is one step below the professional cameras, you can expect to see less of the consumer influence. For example, the pop...