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Using Telephoto Lenses Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:05:54 GMT

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 Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i 500D Companion

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:04:59 GMT

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 Canon EOS Rebel XSi 450D Guide

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:44:46 GMT

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...

Turn the Quick Control dial to set the color temperature by highlighting the K icon Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:11:18 GMT

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 Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i 500D Companion

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:36:51 GMT

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 Canon EOS Rebel XSi 450D Guide

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:30:48 GMT

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 Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:25:15 GMT

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...

Menus Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 450D Pictures

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:17:48 GMT

The Digital Rebel's three menu categories are distinguished by color. Shooting menus, indicated in red, tell the camera how it should interpret what it sees to create the correct file. The blue Playback menu offers options that tell the camera how you want to see what you've shot, whereas the yellow Setup menus allow deep customization of the camera's operations. Menu choices are limited for Basic Zone operation and expand to their full potential for all Creative Zone applications. This text...

Canon software Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Guide

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:32:36 GMT

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 Canon T90 Repair

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:25:47 GMT

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 EOS Rebel XSi 450D Guide

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:18:22 GMT

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...

System Chart Eos D Canon EOS 50D 5D Mark II Specs

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:43:03 GMT

Battery AC Adapter DC Coupler Magazine AC-E2 DR-400 Battery AC Adapter DC Coupler Magazine AC-E2 DR-400 BGM-E2 AC AdaPter Kit Car Battei Batte Compact Power AC Adapter Kit Cable Charger Adapter ACK-E2 CB-570 CG-570 CA-570

Hard light Canon EOS Rebel XSi 450D Guide

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:12:42 GMT

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 Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:38:12 GMT

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 Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:09:41 GMT

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 Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:36:19 GMT

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 Canon EOS 7D Guide

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:27:32 GMT

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 Canon EOS 7D Guide

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:16:32 GMT

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.

Canon Powershot Gix Canon EOS Rebel XSi 450D Guide

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:01:47 GMT

Over the years, major stock agencies have acquired thousands of images, which means they now have more specific subject needs. Conceptual shooting is also a good area to consider. Themes such as single, breaking up, and the tranquility of a spa are examples of recent stock requests. 9.36 Some stock agencies specialize in food photography, and a subject such as this plate of chocolate-chip cookies would be a potential submission for food stock imagery. Setup In the Field For the image in figure...

What are the RAW file advantages RAWConversion

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:31:22 GMT

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 Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:16:43 GMT

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 Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:57:17 GMT

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 Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:30:47 GMT

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 Canon EOS Rebel T2i 550D Guide

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 09:35:10 GMT

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 Canon DSLR Basics

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:49:50 GMT

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...

Nomenclature Canon EOS 50D Guide

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:35:43 GMT

For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses p. . - lt U gt LCD panel illumination button p.104 selection White balance selection button p.100 71 lt AF-DRIVE gt AF mode selection Drive mode selection button p.84 89 lt ISO- gt ISO speed setting Flash exposure compensation button p.63 109 selection White balance selection button p.100 71 Built-in flash AF-assist beam p.107 87 - Flash-sync contacts -Hot shoe p.113 lt AF-DRIVE gt AF mode selection Drive mode...

Basic Operation Canon EOS 1D Mark III Guide

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:49:20 GMT

The camera is turned off and does not operate. Position for when you do not use the camera. The camera operates. The camera and lt gt dial operate. p.38 Whenever you set the power switch to lt ON J gt or lt OFF gt , the sensor cleaning will be executed automatically. During the sensor cleaning, the LCD monitor will display lt ff gt . To save battery power, the camera turns off automatically after about 1 minute of non-operation. To turn on the camera again, just press the shutter button. You...

Ring Lite Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS 1000D Pictures

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:32:21 GMT

Canon's Ring Light, MR-14EX, like the Canon Twin Lite, is built to fit onto the 58 mm front of the 100 mm macro, but you can buy step-down or step-up rings so that the flashes can be mounted on lenses with filter diameters other than 58 mm. Because it can act like a continuous flashtube around the lens, it can produce a beautiful, virtually shadow-free light onto any subject. However, the strobe tube is not a single piece, but rather two semicircular tubes that can be proportioned against each...

Info Ltx Canon T90 Repair

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:31:16 GMT

I. Front Cover Disassembly Notes Adjustments after Removing Front Cover 1 . Shutter Speed Alternate Adjustment 3. Flash FLEK Intensity 4. TTL Intensity 5. Winding Inhibit Voltage Adjustments after Removing Top Cover 6. Film Leader Protrusion Service 8 A-14 7. Partial Metering Area Alignment 9 B-1 8. Spot Metering Area Alignment 10 B-2 9. Offset Adjustment 10. Aperture Accuracy 11. Level and Gain Adjustment . 12 B-4 12. Viewfinder LCD Adjustment 13 B-5 Disassembly Notes Disassembly Notes...

Menu Settings Canon EOS 40D Guide 3

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:44:00 GMT

d 7L 8L 7M 8M 7S 8S SS 7L 8L 7M 8M 7S 8S Off 2 sec. 4 sec. 8 sec. Hold WB correction White balance correction WB-BKT White balance bracketing Standard Portrait Landscape Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Def. 1, 2, 3 Obtains data to be used to erase dust spots Specifies images to be printed DPOF Select images to be transferred to a personal computer Displayed when external media is used via WFT-E3 E3A sold separately 1min. 2 min. 4 min. 8 min. 15 min. 30 min. Off Continuous Auto reset Manual...

Wide Shots Canon FD Lens Guide

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:12:38 GMT

Exaggerate perspective with wide-angle lenses. The foremost feature of the 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm family of wide-angle lenses is their broad field of view. With a 28mm lens, the amount of area included in the image is 2.5x that of a 50mm lens with a 24mm lens, it is 3x. This is decidedly useful for scenery shots or for indoor photography. And since wide-angles also provide an exaggerated sense of depth, they can be used to alter the appearance of foregrounds or, when held at high or low angles,...

Alternate Adjustments Canon T90 Repair

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:10:18 GMT

1 4000 sec Adjustment with Oscilloscope This adjustment uses the photosensor of the EF-500 connected to an oscilloscope to check the 1 4000 sec. shutter speed. Before this adjustment, adjust the curtain travel time with the EF-500. Pins 2 and 6 are the B Line connection Time baoe 100 ntt m Vertical 0 5VA Variable Resistor Adjust to SKn-SOKT Pins 2 and 6 are the B Line connection Time baoe 100 ntt m Vertical 0 5VA Variable Resistor Adjust to SKn-SOKT 1 . Connect the EF-500 photosensor to the...

Initial Requirements of Architectural Photography Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Guide

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:36:39 GMT

Get wide. The huge physical size of large buildings, often without room to back up, as well as the physical limitations of small interiors with the same problem of not being able to get back far enough, often combine to demand a very wide-angle lens, yet come up with an image without the distortion that is typical of wide-angle lenses. Aim for optical perfection. Architectural images should be as optically perfect as possible. Some of these areas of perfection include the following Straight...

Cards Readers and Batteries Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 450D Pictures

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:19:45 GMT

The Digic III processor in the Rebel XSi 450 supports both Secure Digital SD and Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC memory card formats. Memory cards are priced based on their data transfer speed DTS . Cards with a Class 2 rating are guaranteed to sustain a DTS of 2 megabytes second, whereas Class 4 and Class 6 cards sustain rates of 4 and 6 megabytes second, respectively. The DTS numbers for the Digic III are not available from Canon. Suffice it to say that it's very fast. I made a simple and...

Getting Good PointandShcot Results Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSI 450D Guide

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:45:24 GMT

- iii Ywf camera oilers Several ful ly auloUlitf lc exposure modes. al I o1 hIch f Jt I piain laier in this chapter, But in any of 1lose modes, lire key to good photos is lo follow a specific picture-iafcing technique. l'o Iiy 11 out. set the Mode dlal on top of die camera to Kuli Aulo. as showft in ftie ihi isii ije in Kigore 3-1, Ttoen set the fHiulng switch on the lens to the ak autofocusj Position, as sisown in the ri hi image in ngure 2-1. Ttie liguiie leaimes ihe lens Lhat is bmniled wlth...

Software Start Guide Canon EOS Rebel T2i 550D Guide

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:19:06 GMT

This disk contains various software for EOS DIGITAL. Software that lets you connect your computer and camera in order to download images still images movies shot with the camera to the computer, set various settings of the camera, and remotely shoot photos by operating the computer. This software is recommended for users who mainly shoot RAW images. You can view edit process print RAW images at high speed. You can also edit JPEG images while retaining the original images. ZoomBrowser EX Win...

Motion And Depth Of Field Canon EOS Rebel T2i 550D Pictures

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:46:20 GMT

There are distinct characteristics that are related to changes in aperture and shutter speed. Shutter speed controls the length of time the light has to strike the sensor consequently, it also controls the blurriness or lack of blurriness of the image. The less time light has to hit the sensor, the less time your subjects have to move around and become blurry. This can let you control things like freezing the motion of a fast-moving subject Figure 2.9 or intentionally blurring subjects to give...

Understanding Canon Lenses Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:13:31 GMT

The 5D Mark II Is compatible with the Canon EF mount lenses but not with the EF-S lenses designed for the cropped sensor cameras from Canon. The 5D Mark II has a full-frame sensor that's equivalent to a 35mm film frame, 24 x 36mm, or simply a 2 3 ratio. There's no focal-length multiplication factor, so wide-angle lenses are truly wide angle, and telephoto lenses are true to their focal length just as they would be on a 35mm film camera. Although this full-frame sensor allows you to use the lens...

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi Roadmap Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 400D Setting Up

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:19:15 GMT

It's time for you to get to know your Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi up close. Unfortunately, there are so many buttons and dials and knobs on this camera that many new owners especially those coming to the XTi from point-and-shoot models find the array of controls bewildering. What you really need is a roadmap, showing you where everything is and how it's used. Unfortunately, the diagrams provided in the XTi's manual have more resemblance to a world globe than a roadmap everything is there in...

Up and Running in Five Minutes Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 450D Pictures

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:56:10 GMT

Attach a lens. If you're using an EF-S lens, align it with the white index mark on the camera's mounting ring. All other lenses will align with the red index mark. Once aligned, tum the lens clockwise until it locks. Before you take your first pictures, you'll need to fully charge the battery. Insert the battery. set the lens Focus Mode switch to AF Auto Focus The first time you turn the camera on you'll be prompted to set the date and time. Use the Set button and the Cross Keys to scroll...

Using Telephoto Lenses Canon EOS Rebel XSi 450D Guide

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:51:07 GMT

Choose a telephoto lens to take portraits and to capture distant subjects such as birds, buildings, wildlife, and landscapes. Short telephoto lenses such as 85mm and 100mm are ideal for portraits, while long lenses 200mm to 800mm allow you to photograph distant birds, wildlife, and athletes. When photographing wildlife, long lenses also allow you to keep a safe distance from the subject. When you shoot with a telephoto lens, keep these lens characteristics in mind Shallow depth of field....

Tv ShutterPriority AE Canon EOS 40D Guide 3

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:53:09 GMT

In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure matching the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action or moving subject. Or a slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion. lt Tv gt stands for Time value. Fast shutter speed Slow shutter speed Fast shutter speed Slow shutter speed While looking at the LCD panel, turn the lt 6...

Setting the AF and Drive Modes Canon EOS 40D Guide 3

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:00:59 GMT

The viewfinder has 9 AF points. By selecting a suitable AF point, you can shoot with autofocus while framing the subject as desired. You can also select the AF mode and drive mode best matching the shooting conditions and subject. The asterisk M on the right of the page title indicates that the respective feature is available only in Creative Zone modes P, Tv, Av, M, A-DEP . In the Basic Zone modes, the AF mode, AF point selection, and drive mode are set automatically. lt AF gt stands for auto...

Holding the Camera Canon EOS 40D Guide 3

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:51:36 GMT

To obtain sharp images, hold the camera still to minimize camera shake. 1. Wrap your right hand around the camera grip firmly. 2. Hold the lens bottom with your left hand. 3. Press the shutter button lightly with your right hand's index finger. 4. Press your arms and elbows lightly against the front of your body. 5. Press the camera against your face and look through the viewfinder. 6. To maintain a stable stance, place one foot in front of the other.

Acknowledgments Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:28:07 GMT

We live in an age of community, and I would be remiss if I didn't mention mine those wonderful people who answered my calls, spent hours discussing technical details, and volunteered time and equipment to help me create this book. My hearty thanks go out to Bob and Shirley Hunsicker, my early mentors in photography and business at Pharos Studios in Princeton, New Jersey to the master, Dean Collins, who taught me about light and to Rick Becker, of Becker Studios in New York City, who taught me...

JPEG The imaging and Web standard Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 400D Guide 2

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:20:13 GMT

Pronounced jay-peg, this format is the default setting on your Canon, as it is for most digital cameras. JPEG is popular for two main reasons l Web compatibility All Web browsers and e-mail programs can display JPEG files, so you can share them online immediately after you shoot them. l Small files JPEG files are smaller than those produced by the other common format offered by today's digital cameras, known as Camera Raw, or just Raw. And smaller files means that your pictures consume less...

About Auto ISO Speed Canon EOS 40D Guide 3

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:45:56 GMT

If the ISO speed is set to Auto, the actual ISO speed to be set will be displayed when you press the shutter button halfway. As indicated below, the ISO speed will be set automatically to suit the shooting mode. The ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 100 - 800. The ISO speed set automatically will vary depending on the shooting mode. The picture will be taken at the standard exposure. The ISO speed is set automatically within ISO 400 - 800. The ISO speed will be set automatically within...

Tweaking Color Balance Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSI 450D Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:37:13 GMT

Chapter 6ejf plains how to use yovr camera's white balance and Picture Style controls lo manipulate the codors in your pictures. II you can't get the results you want hy using those features, you may heahle to do the job using he Hftlt Adlustmenl Niter olfered by the Canon browser. In Figure LQ-15, lor example. 1 used the filler In tone down Lhe amount ni blue In the Image and hrlng out the warm yellow tnues of lhe hulldLisg Instead. Figure 10-ni I wann ftoliirf. o ft ipr j je Iba buildings...

Depth of Field Preview Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i 500D Companion

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:26:28 GMT

To ensure a viewfinder that's as bright as possible, the T1i keeps its aperture open as wide as possible all the time. Even if you or the camera have chosen a very small aperture, the aperture stays open all the way until you actually take the picture. Then the aperture closes down to the specified setting, and the sensor is exposed. In addition to letting as much light into the viewfinder as possible, the fact that the aperture is always wide open means you're possibly seeing less depth of...

Working With External Light Meters Canon DSLR Basics

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:04:42 GMT

Today's external digital light meters are miracles for photographers. All of the good ones are able to read in increments of 1 10 of an f-stop and, when they're properly calibrated to your equipment, will yield exposures that are impressively exact. Canon's internal light meters are terrific, too, and you may never come up against a situation where they will not perform admirably. Still, for studio photographers working with either Canon Speedlites in manual mode, or larger studio strobes,...

AperturePriority AE Canon EOS 40D Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:20:12 GMT

Aperture-Priority AE mode, denoted as Av on the Mode dial, is the semiautomatic mode that offers control over the aperture. In this mode, you control the aperture by turning the Main dial, and the camera automatically calculates the appropriate shutter speed based on the light meter reading, the metering mode, and the ISO. If the exposure is outside the camera's exposure range, the shutter speed value blinks in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. If 8000 blinks, the image will be overexposed....

Tv Setting the Shutter Speed Canon PowerShot A610 A620 Guide 2

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:45:44 GMT

When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without a flash in dark areas. If the aperture value is shown in red, the image is underexposed insufficient light or overexposed too much light . Use the or 4 button to adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value...

How I Shoot A Closer Look At The Camera Settings I Use Canon EOS Rebel T2i 550D Pictures

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:25:18 GMT

The great thing about working with a dSLR camera is that I can always feel confident that some things will remain unchanged from camera to camera. For me, these are the Aperture Priority Av and Shutter Priority Tv shooting modes. Although I like to think of myself as a generalist in terms of my photography, I do tend to lean heavily on the landscape and urban photography genres. Working in these areas means that I am almost always going to be concerned with my depth of field. Whether it's...

I Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately Canon PowerShot G10 Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:36:05 GMT

You can make your flash photography even clearer and more natural appearing with the use of a separately sold externally mounted flash. The camera's auto exposure function will operate with a Canon Speedlite 220EX, 430EX II or 580EX II except with the M mode or when Flash Mode is set to Manual . Other flashes may fire manually or not fire at all. Please check the manual for your flash. You are recommended to set the white balance to Q. Certain functions noted in the manuals for the Canon...

Tv ShutterPriority AE Canon EOS 1D Mark III Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:30:45 GMT

In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure matching the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action or moving subject. Or a slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion. Press the lt MODE gt button and turn the lt 6 gt dial to select lt Tv gt . While looking at the top LCD panel, turn the lt 6 gt dial. Press the shutter...

Close the cover Canon EOS 30D Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:54:39 GMT

Press the cover until it snaps shut. 0 Battery Pack BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512 can also be used. Checking the Battery Level When the lt lt gt switch is set to lt ON gt or gt p.30 , the battery level will be indicated at one of four levels. -Cl Battery will be exhausted soon. -Cp- Battery must be recharged. The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A and CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association testing criteria. The figures above are based on a fully-charged BP-511A and CIPA...

Preparations I Charging the Battery Canon PowerShot G10 Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:30:37 GMT

1. Insert the battery until it clicks into the battery charger. 2. Plug the battery charger CB-2LW into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger CB-2LWE and plug it into a power outlet. 2. Plug the battery charger CB-2LW into a power outlet, or attach the power cord to the battery charger CB-2LWE and plug it into a power outlet. 3. Remove the battery after charging is complete. Charging takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. 3. Remove the battery after charging is...

Canon offcamera shoe cord Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:45:30 GMT

OC-E3. This cord allows you to connect the 1Ds Mark III and a single flash to each other, allowing use of the flash off of and away from the hot shoe. This is useful when you're looking for more dramatic lighting angles, bouncing off side walls, and so on. Finally, along with other manufacturers, Canon offers an external battery back to enable more captures without changing batteries. This is the Compact Battery Pack 6.2 The ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter on top and the OC-E3 off-camera shoe cord...

Using the Battery Grip Canon EOS 40D Guide 3

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:37:47 GMT

If you plan to use the camera with Battery Grip BG-E2, originally dedicated to the EOS 20D and EOS 30D, read the following. For instructions other than Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover and Battery Life explained below, refer to the Battery Grip BG-E2 Instruction Manual. If you have Battery Grip BG-E2N, read the BG-E2N's Instruction Manual. Detaching the Battery Compartment Cover Battery Life At 23 C 0 C 73 F 32 F Put the camera on a flat surface and hold it firmly so it does not fall....

External Speedlites Canon EOS 40D Guide 3

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:23:47 GMT

Basically operates like a built-in flash for easy operation. When an EX-series Speedlite is attached to the camera, almost all the autoflash control is done by the camera. In other words, it is like a highoutput flash attached externally in place of the built-in flash. For detailed instructions, see the EX-series Speedlite's instruction manual. This camera is a Type-A camera that can use all the features of EX-series Speedlites. Canon Speedlites other than the EX-series With an EZ E EG ML...

Autoexposure Bracketing Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:35:40 GMT

Autoexposure Bracketing AEB takes three exposures of the same scene one exposure at the camera's recommended setting, an image above the recommended exposure, and an image below the recommended exposure. This is the traditional technique for ensuring an acceptable exposure in scenes that have challenging and or high-contrast lighting and in scenes that are difficult to set up again or that can't be reproduced. AEB is also used for image compositing where you take three different exposures of a...

Fluorescent LightOther Light Sources Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 400D Setting Up

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:22:47 GMT

Fluorescent light has some advantages in terms of illumination, but some disadvantages from a photographic standpoint. This type of lamp generates light through an electro-chemical reaction that emits most of its energy as visible light, rather than heat, which is why the bulbs don't become as hot. The type of light produced varies depending on the phosphor coatings and type of gas in the tube. So, the illumination that fluorescent bulbs produce can vary widely in its characteristics. That's...

d Transferring Images to a Personal Computer Canon EOS 40D Guide 3

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:04:42 GMT

O Before connecting the camera to the personal computer, be sure to first install the EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk software in the CD-ROM provided with the camera in the personal computer. Connect the camera to the personal computer. Turn off the camera and use the interface cable that came with the camera. When connecting the cable plug to the camera's lt D gt terminal, the cable plug's lt D gt icon must face the front side of the camera. To the personal computer's USB port, connect the plug on...

Take the picture Idh Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide 2

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:41:07 GMT

e Focus the subject and press the shutter button completely. You can check the self-timer operation with the self-timer lamp, beeper, and countdown display in seconds on the LCD panel. Two seconds before the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp will stay on and the beeper will sound faster. After taking self-timer shots, you should check the image for proper focus and exposure p.128 . If you will not look through the viewfinder when you press the shutter button, attach the eyepiece cover p.100...

Exposing So That Black Looks Black Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i 500D Companion

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:28:14 GMT

Black objects are more likely to trip up the T1i's meter than are white objects. Again, if you point the camera at a black object, it will assume that the object is actually 18 gray and so will concoct exposure settings that will properly render that object as gray. Consequently, black objects can sometimes appear ashen. For instance, in this shot of a black car, the blacks are not as black as they could be, because the meter assumed that the car was actually gray and so chose exposure settings...

I Select a parameter Canon EOS 450D Reference

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:07:03 GMT

Select a parameter such as Sharpness , then press lt gt . Detail set. SEDUser Def. 1 Picture Style Landscape ICi'Sharpness a ' e EHFaithful SajMonochrome IBEDUser Def. 1 EEHUser Def. 2 BElUser Def. 3 HH3 Detail set 0, 0. 0, 0 T,. 0, N, N Landscape 1 Standard ' Standard

AE lock Canon EOS 20D Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:16:38 GMT

AE lock Is applied at the AF point that achieved focus. AE lock is applied at the selected AF point. AE lock Is applied at the center AF point. When the lens' focus mode switch Is set to lt MF gt , AE lock Is applied at the center AF point. When the lens' focus mode switch Is set to lt MF gt , AE lock Is applied at the center AF point. Since the Image area Is smaller than the 35mm-format film format, the equivalent lens focal length will increase by 1,6x.

Monitor Matters Picture Playback and Live View Shooting Canon EOS Rebel XS 1000D Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:15:34 GMT

Exploring picture playback functions Viewing images on the camera monitor Deciphering the picture information displays Understanding the exposure histogram Deleting bad pictures and protecting great ones Using your monitor as a viewfinder in Live View mode MMyithout question, my favorite thing about digital photography is being able to view my pictures on the camera monitor the instant after I shoot them. No more guessing whether I captured the image I wanted or need to try again no more...

Beauty and Fashion Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:03:58 GMT

I really can't speak much about fashion, as I rarely shoot it, although I know fashion work that I love. For me, as a viewer, it's a combination of beauty and personality I'm not a fan of the drone look, whose aim is for the model to be out of the way of the clothes. But if you add a concept, elegance, a story I'm in Heaven. Have you ever seen Richard Avedon's photo of a woman in a gorgeous gown standing next to an elephant Every time I see that image, it feels fresh to me. 9.18 An Aja moment....

Photograph a solidwhite object Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide 2

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:46:58 GMT

At a distance of 20 cm - 30 cm 0.7 ft. - 1.0 ft., fill the viewfinder with a patternless, solid-white object and take a picture. The picture will be taken in the aperture-priority AE mode with an aperture of f 22. Since the image will not be saved, the data can still be obtained even if there is no card in the camera. When the picture is taken, the camera will start obtaining the Dust Delete Data. When the Dust Delete Data is obtained, a message will appear. Select OK , and the menu will...

Classic Black And White Portraits Canon EOS Rebel T2i 550D Pictures

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:22:24 GMT

There is something timeless about a black and white portrait. It eliminates the distraction of color and puts all the emphasis on the subject. To get great black and whites without having to resort to any image-processing software, set your picture style to Monochrome Figure 6.10 . You should know that the picture styles are automatically applied when shooting with the JPEG file format. If you are shooting in RAW, the picture that shows up on your rear LCD display will look black and white, but...

Press to exit the trimming Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide 2

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:10:20 GMT

The print setting screen will reappear. You can check the trimmed image area on the upper left of the print setting screen. Depending on the printer, the trimmed image area might not be printed as you specified. The smaller you make the trimming frame, the grainier the picture will look on the print. While trimming the image, look at the camera's LCD monitor. If you look at the image on a TV screen, the trimming frame might not be displayed accurately. If you resolve a printer error no ink, no...

Changing the trimming frame size Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide 2

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:09:44 GMT

When you press the lt U gt or lt HA gt button, the size of the trimming frame will change. The smaller the trimming frame, the larger the image magnification will be for the printing. Moving the trimming frame Use lt 9 gt to move the frame over the image vertically or horizontally. Move the trimming frame until it covers the desired image area or composition. Rotating the frame Each time you press the lt INF0. gt button, the trimming frame will toggle between the vertical and horizontal...

Set the white balance bracketing amount Canon EOS Rebel T2i 550D Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:43:15 GMT

In step 2 for white balance correction, when you turn the lt 6 gt dial, the mark on the screen will change to 3 points . Turning the dial to the right sets the B A bracketing, and turning it to the left sets the M G bracketing. On the right, Bracket indicates the bracketing direction and correction amount. Pressing the lt DISP. gt button will cancel all the WB Shift BKT settings. Press lt gt to exit the setting and return to the menu. The images will be bracketed in the following sequence 1....

SetUp Menu 1 Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:38:02 GMT

Set-up menu 2 covers a variety of options, from setting the brightness of the rear LCD to choosing how to control an attached Canon Speedlite. The following list outlines each option available from this menu. LCD brightness. This allows you to set the rear LCD brightness, choosing from seven levels. By pressing the SET button you see the current playback image along with a vertical black-to-white step-scale. When evaluating exposure through playback, be sure to check the histogram rather than...

AF Selecting the AF Mode Canon EOS 40D Guide 3

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:58:01 GMT

Select the AF mode suiting the shooting conditions or subject. In the Basic Zone modes, the optimum AF mode is set automatically. On the lens, set the focus mode switch to lt AF gt . Set the Mode Dial to a Creative Zone mode. Press the lt AF DRIVE gt button. 9 While looking at the LCD panel, turn the lt 6 gt dial. ONE SHOT One-Shot AF Al FOCUS AI Focus AF Al SERVO AI Servo AF Suited for still subjects. When you press the shutter button halfway, the camera will focus only once. When focus is...

About the Information Display 1 Canon EOS Rebel T2i 550D Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:39:31 GMT

Each time you press the lt DISP. gt button, the information display will change. - Movie shooting remaining time Elapsed time MB Live mode c Face detection AF point Quick mode Magnifying frame Exposure mode Autoexposure KK Manual exposure - ISO speed -Possible shots -Exposure compensation amount Q If there is no card in the camera, the movie shooting remaining time will be displayed in red. When movie shooting starts, the movie shooting remaining time will change to the elapsed time. You can...

DISP Shooting Information Display Canon EOS Rebel T2i 550D Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:38:51 GMT

When you press the lt DISP. gt button during single-image playback, you can switch the shooting information display. The most detailed shooting information is shown below. Exposure compensation amount _ Prated Flash exposure compensation amount Aperture Shooting mode Movie Image-recording quality j Movie-recording size Playback number Total images recorded P 03 B3-2 I S5400 D S 5A2. Gl EB13. 0, 0, 0 Picture Style and settings ISO speed Highlight tone priority Color space Shooting date and time...

Manual Mode Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i 500D Companion

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:54:34 GMT

For the ultimate in control, you'll want to use Manual mode, which lets you adjust both aperture and shutter speed. To activate Manual mode, move the Mode dial to M. The LCD screen will show both the shutter speed and aperture, with a box around the shutter speed. In Manual mode, you can change both shutter speed and aperture. The menu highlights which parameter is currently editable. Here, we're changing shutter speed. You can change shutter speed by turning the Main dial. If you want to...

T Setting the Paper Size Canon EOS 350D Rebel XT Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:47:59 GMT

I x 13 cm 53 Ban 10 14.Sen CreditCard M Press the lt ,V gt key to select the size of the paper loaded in the printer, then press lt gt . Press the lt ,V gt key to select the type of the paper loaded in the printer, then press lt gt . The Page Layout screen will appear. If you are using a Canon PIXMA DS BJ printer with Canon paper, set the respective paper type as follows If you are using a non-Canon printer, refer to the printer's instruction manual.

Shooting with the LCD Monitor Live View Shooting Canon EOS Rebel T2i 550D Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:04:19 GMT

You can shoot while viewing the image on the camera's LCD monitor. This is called Live View shooting. Live View shooting is effective for still subjects which do not move. If you handhold the camera and shoot while viewing the LCD monitor, camera shake can cause blurred images. Using a tripod is recommended. With EOS Utility provided software installed in your computer, you can connect the camera to the computer and shoot remotely while viewing the computer screen. For details, see the Software...

Picture Style Editor Canon EOS 40D Guide 2

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:59:10 GMT

The Picture Style Editor, shown in Figure 8.1, allows you to create your own custom Picture Styles, or edit existing styles, including the Standard, Landscape, Faithful, and other predefined settings already present in your EOS 40D. You can change sharpness, contrast, color saturation, and color tone and a lot more Figure 8.1 The new Picture Style Editor lets you create your own Picture Styles for use by the 40D or Digital Photo Professional when importing image files. Figure 8.1 The new...

Av Setting the Aperture Canon PowerShot G10 Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:35:11 GMT

The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value opening the aperture allows you to blur the background and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value closing the aperture brings the entire range from foreground to background into focus. The larger the aperture value, the greater the range of the image brought into clear focus....

Sports mode Canon EOS 40D Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:32:18 GMT

In Sports mode, the 40D freezes subject motion by setting as fast a shutter speed as the ambient light allows. While this mode is designed for action and sports photography, you can use it in any scene where you want to freeze subject motion, such as the motion of a moving child or a pet. This can be a useful mode for shooting events and receptions. 1.14 This image was taken in Close-up mode with the Standard Picture Style. The camera's automatic settings were ISO 400, f 5.6 at 1 160 sec. using...

Using TiltandShift Lenses Canon EOS Rebel XSi 450D Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:30:52 GMT

Referred to as TS-E, tilt-and-shift lenses allow 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. In short, TS-E lenses allow you to correct perspective distortion and control focusing range. Tilt movements allow you to bring an entire scene into focus, even at maximum apertures. By tilting the lens barrel, you can adjust the lens so that the plane of...

Wireless Flash 1 Canon Speedlite 430EX Flash Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:13:25 GMT

With multiple Canon Speedlites having the wireless flash feature, you can create various lighting effects with the same ease as using normal E-TTL II autoflash. The settings you input with the master unit attached to the camera are also transmitted to the slave unit s controlled by wireless. Therefore, you need not operate the slave unit s at all during the shoot. For details on wireless flash photography and operating the master unit, see the master unit's instruction manual. The procedure...

Setting the Imagerecording Quality Canon EOS 1D Mark III Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:53:16 GMT

You can set the image size recorded pixels , image type JPEG, RAW, sRAW , and JPEG quality compression rate . L M1 M2 S will record the image in the JPEG. In the 1 SM mode, the image will require processing with the software provided. M is a small RAW image which is one-fourth approx. 2.5 megapixels the size of a normal RAW image. Also, RAW sRAW and JPEG images can be recorded at the same time on the memory card. Press the lt FUNC. gt button once or twice to display the card and image size on...

Image Anatomy Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i 500D Companion

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:48:45 GMT

You need to learn an additional bit of theory if you want to get the most out of your image-editing software. Just as good film shooters needed to have a certain understanding of film and paper chemistry, as a digital shooter you need to know something about how a digital image is constructed. Pixel is a pretty common term these days, and I've been using it off and on already, but just in case there's any confusion about it, here's a definition pixel stands for picture element and is used to...

Bracketing Exposures Automatically Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 400D Guide 2

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:24:02 GMT

One of my favorite exposure features on the Rebel XTi 400D is automatic exposure bracketing, or AEB for short. This feature makes it easy to bracket exposures which simply means to take the same shot using several exposure settings to up the odds that you come away with a perfectly exposed image. When you enable AEB, your first shot is recorded at the current exposure settings the second, with settings that produce a darker image and the third, with settings that produce a brighter image. You...

Resetting Settings to Their Default Values Canon PowerShot A610 A620 Guide 2

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:22:37 GMT

When the camera is in shooting mode and the s' toting mode dial is set to C, only settings registered in C will reset to default values. The C settings will not reset to default values in other cases. Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot be reset. - The Date Time , Language and Video System options in the Qj Set up menu p. 26, 27 - White balance data recorded with the custom white balance function p. 56 - Colors specified in...

Evaluating the D Mark IIs dynamic range Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:21:11 GMT

In general terms, a dynamic range is the range of highlight to shadow tones as measured in f-stops in a scene. In practice, you have to factor in the useable range by considering the effect of digital noise. If, for example, during image-editing, using a tonal curve adjustment in Photoshop or some other image-editing program brings up the details in the shadow areas, it also makes digital noise which is most prevalent in the shadows more visible. In addition, the grain size of noise also...

I took a flash photo and the background is pitch black or very dark Canon EOS Flash Photography

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:29:40 GMT

This is the flip side of question 7. In P program mode and all flash-using PIC icon modes except for night mode if your camera has it the camera uses the flash as the primary light source for the foreground subject. If the ambient light levels are low, therefore, the background will turn out very dark. This is because the flash is not illuminating the background and the shutter speed is too short to expose adequately for background areas. Remember that the light from any battery-powered flash...

Telephotos and Bokeh Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 400D Setting Up

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:15:12 GMT

Bokeh describes the aesthetic qualities of the out-of-focus parts of an image, and whether out-of-focus points of light circles of confusion are rendered as distracting fuzzy discs, or whether they smoothly fade into the background. Boke is a Japanese word for blur, and the h was added to keep English speakers from rendering it monosyllabically to rhyme with broke. Although bokeh is visible in blurry portions of any image, it's of particular concern with telephoto lenses, which, thanks to the...

Bracketing Exposures Canon EOS Rebel T2i 550D Pictures

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:14:00 GMT

So what if you are doing everything right in terms of metering and mode selection, yet your images still sometimes come out too light or too dark There is a technique called bracketing that you can use, which will help you find the best exposure value for your scene by taking a normal exposure as well as one that is over- and underexposed. Having these differing exposure values will most often present you with one frame that just looks better than the others. I use the Bracketing function all...

Tips for Using the Battery and Charger Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide 2

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:03:29 GMT

Recharge the battery on the day before or on the day it is to be used. Even during non-use or storage, a charged battery will gradually discharge and lose its power. After recharging the battery, detach it and unplug the power cord or prongs from the power outlet. You can attach the cover in a different orientation to indicate whether the battery has been recharged or not. If the battery has been recharged, attach the cover so that the battery-shaped hole lt gt is aligned over the blue sticker...

Aperture Priority AE Canon EOS 5D Mark II Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:01:00 GMT

Aperture Priority AE mode, denoted as Av on the Mode dial, is the semiautomatic mode of preference for everyday shooting because it offers quick control over the aperture and, thus, control over one factor that determines depth of field. In this mode, you control the aperture by turning the Main dial, and the camera automatically calculates the appropriate shutter speed based on the light meter reading, the Metering mode, and the ISO. The 5D Mark II displays the selected aperture in the...

A Live View Shooting Canon EOS Rebel T2i 550D Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:05:56 GMT

To change the Live View settings, use the 6 Live View function settings menu. Battery Life with Live View Shooting Battery Life with Live View Shooting

Nomenclature Canon EOS 10D Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:06:58 GMT

Reference page numbers are indicated by . AF-WB AF mode selection White balance button 64 50 lt DRIVE-ISO Drive mode selection button ISO speed set button 76 49 selection Flash exposure compensation button 74 101 Red-eye reduction Self-timer lamp 99 77 Q LCD panel illumination ' button 94 AF-WB AF mode selection White balance button 64 50 Q LCD panel illumination ' button 94 preview button 85 Lens lock pin Lens mount DIGITAL terminal 123, See EOS 10D Software Instructions. DIGITAL terminal 123,...

Batteries Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS 1000D Pictures

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:51:30 GMT

The XS 1000D takes advantage of ongoing power supply research and uses the new LP-E5 Li-ion battery pack. About the same weight as previous batteries, this new item will give you approximately 20 more exposures per charge than its predecessor while still maintaining a rapid recharge time. This Rebel no longer requires a separate date time battery. Instead, a tiny and inaccessible rechargeable battery inside the body draws a small amount of power from the LP-E5 to sustain itself. Bear in mind...

Decoding the Quality Options Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 400D Guide 2

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:46:09 GMT

As I mentioned in the introduction to this chapter, the Quality control determines both the image resolution and file format of the pictures you shoot. To access the control, press the Menu button and then display Shooting Menu 1, shown on the left in Figure 3-2. Highlight Quality and press the Set button to display the screen you see on the right in the figure. Figure 3-2 You set resolution and file format together via the Quality menu. Figure 3-2 You set resolution and file format together...

Extension tubes and closeup lenses Canon EOS 40D Guide

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:31:30 GMT

Extension tubes are close-up accessories that provide magnification from approximately 0.3 to 0.7 and can be used on many EF lenses, though there are exceptions. Extension tubes are placed between the camera body and lens and connect to the camera via eight electronic contact points. The function of the camera and lens is unchanged, and extension tubes can be combined for greater magnification. Canon offers two extension tubes, the E 12 II and the EF 25 II. Magnification differs by lens, but...