Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D Digital Field Guide E-Book

Rosh Sillars

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

Seitenzahl: 399

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2013

Beschreibung

All you need to know to use the latest exciting new dslr camera from Canon If you want to get great photos from Canon's new Rebel T5i/700D dslr camera, you've come to the right place. This practical book takes you step by step through each button, mode, function, and feature of the hot new Rebel T5i/700D, so you'll be able to shoot with confidence, even in challenging situations. Packed with beautiful, full-color photographs and illustrations, this handy guide also reveals tricks and techniques that professionals use to snap super shots and capture compelling HD video. You'll want to keep this helpful reference on hand. * Uses an easy-to-follow style to help you get the most out of the Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D camera's 18 megapixel sensor, superb DIGIC 5 Image Processor, and 5 frames per second (fps) shooting speed * Walks you step by step through every button, dial, and menu option, so you're ready for action when the time comes * Includes over 200 full-color photographs to illustrate techniques, features, and functions * Enables enthusiasts and advanced amateurs to shoot with ease in the most challenging circumstances, whether stills or HD video * Features a grey/color checker card that will help you gauge and capture perfect white balance and color in any environment If you want to get the very most out of your Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D, read the guide that knows it inside and out: Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D Digital Field Guide.

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Canon® EOS Rebel T5i/700D Digital Field Guide

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About the Author

Rosh Sillars is a veteran photographer with a background in photojournalism. He specializes in photographing people, food, and interiors. He earned a BFA in photography from the College of Creative Studies (CCS), Detroit. He owns the creative representation firm, The Rosh Group Inc.; works as a social media consultant for Synectics Media; teaches photojournalism at Wayne State University in Detroit; and is a digital photography instructor at the University of Detroit, Mercy. He is an active author, speaker, and consultant on photography and marketing.

Rosh’s home photography studio, Octane Photographic, is located in Ferndale, Michigan, where he lives with his wife, Shirley, and their daughters, Ava and Kelly.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to my wife Shirley, and my children, Ava and Kelly, who demonstrated admirable patience during this process and its many deadlines. Thank you to the Synectics Media team for your support and for taking the time to model in my camera demonstrations: Jeffrey Huysentruyt, Sharon Stanton, Katy Hinz, Tim Kloote, and Steve Gualtieri.

Thank you to the photography social media community, without which I would have never connected with all of the great photographers who share their knowledge in this book. I’m grateful to everyone who took the time to submit tips and photos — you added a wonderful dimension to this book.

Appreciation for added support goes to Dean La Douceur, Greg Evans, April Pochmara, and Kevin Dolan.

Thank you to Courtney Allen for the opportunity to write this book, Amanda Gambill for her guidance, and to the entire Wiley team who really make this book shine.

I dedicate this book to Malcolm and Edith Sillars.

Canon® EOS Rebel T5i/700D Digital Field Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction

Quick Tour

Getting Started

Camera Controls

The top of the camera

The back of the camera

Choosing Image Quality

Selecting a Focus Mode

Using Flash

Reviewing Images or Video

Taking Better Photos

Chapter 1: Exploring the Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D

The Top of the Camera

The Bottom of the Camera

The Front of the Camera

The Back of the Camera

The Sides of the Camera

Lens Controls

The Viewfinder Display

The LCD Touchscreen and Live View Mode

Chapter 2: Setting Up the Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D

The Shooting Menus

Shooting menu 1

Shooting menu 2

Shooting menu 3

The Live View Shooting Menu

The Movie Shooting Menus

Movie shooting menu 1

Movie shooting menu 2

The Playback Menus

Playback menu 1

Playback menu 2

The Setup Menus

Setup menu 1

Setup menu 2

Setup menu 3

Setup menu 4

My Menu Settings

Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Settings for Your Camera

The Basic Zone Modes

The Creative Zone Modes

Focus Modes

Picture Styles

Drive Modes

White Balance Settings

Flash Modes

ISO Settings

Choosing File Quality and Format

Image size and file numbering

The RAW file format

The JPEG file format

Movie Mode

Exposing for video

Setting the file size and focus

Chapter 4: Using Lenses with the Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D

Choosing a Good Lens

Focal lengths

Autofocus

Aperture and depth of field

Image Stabilization (IS)

Vignetting

Types of Lenses

Prime versus Zoom Lenses

Understanding prime lenses

Understanding zoom lenses

Specialty Lenses

Chapter 5: Exploring Exposure and Composition

Choosing the Right Exposure

Setting the shutter speed

Setting the aperture

Setting the ISO

Using Exposure Compensation

High Dynamic Range Photography

Exposing for Video

Composition

The Rule of Thirds

Filling the frame

Lines and shapes

Foreground and background

Keeping it simple

Chapter 6: Working with Lighting and Flash

The Importance of Light and Shadow

The Direction of Light

Frontlighting

Sidelighting

Overhead lighting

Backlighting

The Quality of Light

Hard lighting

Soft lighting

Types of Light

Natural light

Continuous light

Flash

The Color of Light

White balance options

Using Picture Styles

The Picture Style Editor

Ambience Effects

Choosing a color space

Measuring Light

Choosing the proper exposure

Metering modes

The Canon Flash System

The pop-up flash

Using an external flash

Using multiple flashes

Chapter 7: Shooting Photos

Portrait Photography

Equipment

Best practices

Tips

Family Photography

Equipment

Best practices

Tips

Action and Sports Photography

Equipment

Best practices

Tips

Event Photography

Equipment

Best practices

Tips

Landscape and Nature Photography

Equipment

Best practices

Tips

Macro Photography

Equipment

Best practices

Tips

Night and Low-Light Photography

Equipment

Best practices

Tips

Travel Photography

Equipment

Best practices

Tips

Chapter 8: Shooting in the Live View and Movie Modes

Using the Live View Shooting Mode

The Quick Control/Print button

Shooting stills

Focus modes

Live View and video

Shooting Video

Setting up for a video shoot

Recording video

Creating video snapshots

Equipment

Types of video

Chapter 9: Viewing, Editing, and Sharing Your Content

Viewing Content

Viewing content on the camera

Viewing content on a TV or smart device

Downloading and Storing Your Images

Storage

The 3-2-1 rule

Editing and Adjusting Content on the Camera

Sharing Photos and Videos

E-mailing images

Printing images

Uploading content to a website

Sharing content via social media

Appendix A: Postproduction

Digital Photo Professional

Image Browser EX

Lightroom

iPhoto

Photoshop

Image Browser EX

iMovie

Windows Live Movie Maker

Other video-editing software

Appendix B: Accessories

Appendix C: How to Use the Gray Card and Color Checker

Glossary

Introduction

For a photography enthusiast, there is nothing like opening a box and pulling out a new camera. Even if you purchased a used camera, it’s still exciting. Soon, you’ll discover the wonderful features the Canon T5i/700D offers for creating both still photography and video. Use this book to explore these features and learn how to take better photos. As I wrote this book, I reviewed every menu, pushed every button, and applied my 25 years of experience in photography to inform you about how this technology can benefit your photos. This book also features tips from other photographers on everything from how to compose your shots to best practices for shooting video.

The first part of this book covers the technical information, including how to use the camera’s many menus, displays, and buttons. As you read further, you will discover more information on important topics, such as lenses, lighting, and accessories.

Your camera has some great features, including HDR and low-light modes. The LCD touch screen makes selecting features and settings from your camera’s menus much easier. It also makes it possible for you to review your images and videos with the swipe of a finger.

This book is not intended to replace the owner’s manual. In fact, it was written under the assumption that you have read the owner’s manual and know the basics, like how to put the camera strap on and how to charge the battery. Even so, I do dig into plenty of basic information that you need to get started. I also take you through some midlevel and advanced ideas that you won’t find in the manual, but that are meant to improve your photographs and experience with the Canon Rebel T5i/700D.

Quick Tour

I’m sure you are thinking about all the awesome photographs you will take as you open the box containing your new Canon Rebel T5i/700D. Of course, once you do get it out of the box, you realize there are many buttons and options on your new camera. This Quick Tour covers the basic features on your camera and a few photography tips to get you started. I dig deeper in the following chapters of this book, reviewing all of the menus, functions, and settings your camera offers. I also explore how to create better photographs. You can use this section as a go-to reference in the field, so make sure you always keep your Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D Digital Field Guide in your camera bag.

The Canon T5i/700D has many great features, including an LCD touchscreen, HDR capabilities, and continuous focus for shooting video.

Getting Started

If you want to take photos right now, follow these quick steps to get going. Your camera should be unpacked from the box. The camera battery, straight out of the box, should have some power; however, I recommend fully charging it before you use it for the first time. If you cannot wait that long, go ahead and take a few shots.

To begin shooting, you need a fully charged battery, a formatted memory card, and a Canon (or compatible third-party) lens attached to your camera. The battery door is on the bottom of the camera. Open it and insert the battery until you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.

The memory card should also be formatted for your camera. To format the memory card, place it in the card slot (with the letters facing you) on the right side of the camera, as shown in Figure QT.1. You know you’ve inserted the card correctly when you hear a faint click. Turn on the camera by flipping the power button on the top, right side. Press the Menu button (), select Setup menu 1 (), select Format, and then press OK. The memory card is formatted within a few moments. The more memory the card has, the longer the formatting process takes.

QT.1 The memory card fits into the slot on the right side of the camera.