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Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
Sprache: Englisch

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Get great digital shots with your Canon EOS 7D Mark II This full-color guide to the features and functions of the Canon EOS 7D Mark II makes it easy for first-time users to get the most out of the camera and capture cool, professional-level photos. Packed with examples on how to create eye-popping digital photos, Canon EOS 7D Mark II For Dummies gives you a plain-English tour of the camera's controls, shows how to manipulate focus and color, gives step-by-step instructions on how to shoot better low-light and action shots, and so much more. Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras offer full control over exposure settings while also providing pre-sets and auto mode options for beginners. If you're just picking up--or considering buying--a Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera, this fun and friendly guide takes the intimidation out of making sense of the bells and whistles so you can get right down to snapping stunning photos. * Covers shooting in auto mode and using live view and playback modes * Explains how to dial in exposure and use lighting controls * Includes easy tips for printing, posting photos online, and other ways to share images * Gives you ten photo editing tricks and pro functions If you're an amateur photographer who wants better-than-entry-level gear, or a pro looking for a budget camera to add to your collection, Canon EOS 7D Mark II For Dummies has the information you need to get more bang for your buck out of this powerful camera.

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Table of Contents

Cover

Introduction

About This Book

Foolish Assumptions

Conventions Used in This Book

The Long and Winding Road Ahead

Icons and Other Delights

Shoot Lots of Pictures and Enjoy!

Part I: Getting to Know Your Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Chapter 1: Exploring the Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Getting to Know the Controls

Deciphering the LCD Panel

Decoding Viewfinder Information

Adjusting Viewfinder Clarity

Working with Lenses

Introducing the GPS Feature

Exploring Camera Connections

Modifying Basic Camera Settings

Working with Memory Cards

Taking Care of Your Camera Battery

Charging Your Camera Battery

Cleaning the Sensor

Accessorizing Your EOS 7D Mark II

Keeping the Camera Body Clean

Chapter 2: Automatically Capturing Great Photographs

Ordering from Your Camera Menu

Taking Your First Picture

Understanding Exposure and Focal Length

Focusing On an Off-Center Subject

Focusing Manually

Using the Flash in Full Auto Mode

Using the Self-Timer

Triggering the Shutter Remotely

Chapter 3: Specifying Image Size and Quality

Understanding Image Size and Quality

Specifying Image Format, Size, and Quality

Comparing Image Formats and File Sizes

Managing Image Files

Chapter 4: Using the LCD Monitor

Displaying Image Information

Using the Histogram

Previewing Your Images

Modifying Image Review Time

Changing Monitor Brightness

Deleting Images

Rotating Images

Protecting Images

Using the Quick Control Screen

Viewing Images as a Slide Show

Viewing Images on a TV Set

Chapter 5: Shooting Pictures and Movies with Live View

Taking Pictures with Live View

Exploring Other Useful Live View Options

Making Movies with Your Camera

Previewing Movies on the Camera LCD Monitor

About the Handy Pad

Tips for Movie Shooting

Part II: Going Beyond Point-and-Shoot Photography

Chapter 6: Getting the Most from Your Camera

Shooting with Two Cards

Understanding Metering

Taking Pictures with Creative Modes

Modifying Camera Exposure

Locking Focus

Choosing a Drive Mode

Using Custom Functions

Clearing Custom Functions

Useful Menu Commands for Images

Chapter 7: Using Advanced Camera Features

Viewing Battery Information

Using the Auto Lighting Optimizer

Reducing Lens Flicker

Choosing a Metering Mode

Displaying the Grid

Using the Electronic Level

Tailoring Autofocus to your Shooting Style

Choosing a Picture Style

Specifying the Color Space

Setting White Balance

Specifying Color Temperature

Creating a Custom White Balance

Setting the ISO Speed

Extending the ISO Range

Flash Photography and Your EOS 7D Mark II

Controlling External Speedlites from the Camera

Chapter 8: Mastering Your EOS 7D Mark II

Choosing the Optimal Settings for Specific Situations

Photographing Action

Photographing Landscapes

Photographing the Sunset

Photographing People and Things

Photographing Wildlife

Enhancing Your Creativity

Composing Your Images

Seeing, Thinking, and Acting

Defining Your Goals

Part III: The Part of Tens

Chapter 9: Ten Tips and Tricks

Creating a Custom Menu

Adding Copyright Information to the Camera

Adding Author Name to the Camera

Creating and Registering a Picture Style

Editing Movies in the Camera

Updating Your Camera’s Firmware

Registering Camera User Settings

Restoring Your Camera Settings

Customizing Your Camera

Getting Help

Chapter 10: Ten More Tips and Tricks

Adding GPS Information to Images

Disabling the Autofocus Beep

Creating HDR Images

Creating Multiple Exposures In-Camera

Using the Interval Timer

Shooting Time Exposures with the Bulb Timer

Modifying the Rate button

Creating a Makeshift Tripod

Creating Abstract Images in the Camera

Working with Photoshop Lightroom

Appendix A: Digital SLR Settings and Shortcuts

Capturing Sporting Events

Photographing Animals in the Wild

Photographing Horse Racing

Capturing a City Skyline

Appendix B: Photographing Landscapes

Photographing Grand Vistas

Photographing Mountains

Photographing Beach Sunsets

Photographing Reflections in Still Water

About the Author

Cheat Sheet

Connect with Dummies

End User License Agreement

Guide

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Introduction

Your Canon EOS 7D Mark II is the latest and greatest digital camera on the market — with a stunning 20.2-megapixel capture, Live View, high-definition video, and much more. But all this technology can be a bit daunting, especially if this is your first real digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. You no longer have modes like Portrait, Sport, Landscape, and so on. You’ve graduated to the big leagues. All you have to do is master the power you hold in your hands.

I’ve been using Canon digital SLRs since the EOS 10D, and I’ve learned a lot about the Canon brand of cameras since then. In addition to the EOS 7D Mark II I’m using to write this book, I also own an EOS 5D MKII and an EOS 7D, which has a lot of the features found on your EOS 7D Mark II. My goal is to show you how to become one with your camera. I don’t get overly technical in this book, even though your camera is very technical. I also do my best to keep it lively. So if you want to master your EOS 7D Mark II, you have the right book in your hands.

About This Book

If you find the buttons and menus on your shiny new EOS 7D Mark II a tad intimidating, this book is for you. In the chapters of this book, I take you from novice point-and-shoot photographer to one who can utilize all the bells and whistles your camera offers. You’ll find information about the camera menus and every button on your camera, as well as when to use them, and what settings to use for specific picture-taking situations. I also introduce you to a program you can use to edit your images to pixel perfection.

Foolish Assumptions

Ah, yes. Assume. When broken down to its lowest common denominator . . . Okay, I won’t go there. But as an author, I have to make some assumptions about you, dear reader. First and foremost, you should now own, or have on order, a Canon EOS 7D Mark II. If you own one of those cute little point-and-shoot Canon cameras, good for you, but this book won’t help you with that camera. You should also have a computer on which to download your images, and preferably a program with which to edit your images. A basic knowledge of photography is also helpful. I know, you probably meet all assumptions. But my editor assumes I’ll put all the pre-requisites in this section in this part of the book.

Conventions Used in This Book

To make life easier, this book has several conventions that are used to identify pertinent information — stuff you should know. So to help you navigate this book easily, I use a few style conventions:

Terms or words that you might be unfamiliar with in the context of photography, I have

italicized

— and I also define these.

Numbered steps that you need to follow and characters you need to type are set in

bold.

Margin art is used to identify camera buttons. When you see one of these icons, it shows you what button to push or dial to rotate.

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II menu has pretty little icons for each tab, of which there are many. Each tab has multiple menus. You’ll find a table with tab names and menus in

Chapter 2

The Long and Winding Road Ahead

I divide this book into three parts, with each devoted to a specific aspect of your camera. The chapters flow logically from one subject to the next, to take you from shooting in Full Auto mode to becoming a seasoned photographer who knows which mode to choose and which settings to use for taking pictures of specific subjects. You can read the book from cover to cover — or, if you need quick information about a specific topic, peruse the Table of Contents or Index until you find the desired topic. Most of the sections in this book don’t require reading additional material.

The following sections offer a brief overview of each part of the book.

Part I: Getting to Know Your Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Part I contains five chapters that help you get up and running with your EOS 7D Mark II:

Chapter 1

introduces you to the camera and shows you how to do some basic tasks.

Chapter 2

shows you how to take pictures using the Full Auto mode. I show you how to find your way through the maze of menus and much more.

Chapter 3

shows you how to specify the image format. I show you how and when to choose JPEG and RAW format, discuss different sizes, and offer my recommendation for the ideal format.

Chapter 4

shows you how to use the LCD monitor for a myriad of purposes. I show you how to review your images, use the histogram, and more.

Chapter 5

shows you how to use Live View mode. I show you how to take pictures with Live View and change Live View autofocus modes. I also show you how to capture movies with Live View. So you’re live in

Chapter 5

Part II: Going Beyond Point-and-Shoot Photography

In this part of the book, I cut to the chase and show you how to master the advanced features of your camera.

Chapter 6

shows you how to use the creative shooting modes. In this chapter, I also show you how to modify camera exposure, bracket exposure, and use custom functions.

Chapter 7

shows you how to use the advanced features of your camera. I show you how to set ISO, specify white balance mode, create a custom white balance, and much more. I also show you how to use your EOS 7D Mark II with Canon Speedlites.

Chapter 8

shows you how to use your EOS 7D Mark II in specific shooting situations. I discuss sport photography, wildlife photography, landscape photography, and more.

Part III: The Part of Tens

The book concludes with two top ten lists, written by yours truly, who happens to have a gap between his teeth like David Letterman, who happens to be famous for his top ten lists. The lists are grouped according to subject matter, and a splendid time is guaranteed for all. And tonight Mr. Kite is topping the bill.

Chapter 9

shows you how to create a custom menu and register your favorite settings. I also show you how to add copyright information to the camera, edit movies in the camera, and much more.

Chapter 10

shows you how to create a makeshift tripod, create abstract images, create HDR images and multiple exposures in camera, and more.

Icons and Other Delights

For Dummies books have icons that indicate important bits of information. You can hopscotch from icon to icon and discover a lot. But when in doubt, read the text associated with the icon. In this book, you find the following icons:

A Tip icon contains information designed to save you time and, in some instances, your very sanity.

This icon warns you about something you should not do; something your fearless author has already done and decided it’s not a good thing to do again.

When you see this icon, it’s the equivalent of a virtual piece of string tied around your finger. This is information you want to commit to memory.

When you see this icon, it’s for the geeks in the group who like to know all manner of technical stuff.

You’ll also find icons in the margin that show you the controls and menu tabs on your camera.

Shoot Lots of Pictures and Enjoy!

Your EOS 7D Mark II is a digital photography powerhouse; use it and use it often. The old adage “practice makes perfect” really does apply. The only way to become a better photographer and master your equipment is to apply what you learn from what I show you, and shoot as many pictures as you can. While you’re working your way through this book, keep your camera close at hand. When your significant other pokes his or her head into the room, grab your camera and start practicing your craft. Take one picture, then another, and another, and so on. With practice, you’ll know your camera like the back of your hand. You’ll also know which rules of photography and composition work for you — and you’ll start to develop your own style. For that matter, you’ll probably amaze yourself, too.

Part I