Canon Eos Rebel T5i/700d Digital Field Guide

All you need to know to use the latest exciting new dslr camera from CanonIf 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 environmentIf 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.

List of contents

Introduction xiiQUICK TOURGetting Started 2Camera Controls 3The top of the camera 4The back of the camera 5Choosing Image Quality 6Selecting a Focus Mode 7Using Flash 8Reviewing Images or Video 9Taking Better Photos 9CHAPTER 1 Exploring the Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D 11The Top of the Camera 12The Bottom of the Camera 15The Front of the Camera 16The Back of the Camera 17The Sides of the Camera 22Lens Controls 24The Viewfinder Display 25The LCD Touchscreen and Live View Mode 27CHAPTER 2 Setting Up the Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D 31The Shooting Menus 32Shooting menu 1 32Settings and corrective functions 32Flash control 33Shooting menu 2 35Shooting menu 3 37The Live View Shooting Menu 37The Movie Shooting Menus 39Movie shooting menu 1 39Movie shooting menu 2 40The Playback Menus 41Playback menu 1 41Playback menu 2 42The Setup Menus 43Setup menu 1 43Setup menu 2 44Setup menu 3 45Setup menu 4 46My Menu Settings 48CHAPTER 3 Choosing the Right Settings for Your Camera 49The Basic Zone Modes 50The Creative Zone Modes 55Focus Modes 57Picture Styles 61Drive Modes 65White Balance Settings 66Flash Modes 71ISO Settings 75Choosing File Quality and Format 78Image size and file numbering 78The RAW file format 79The JPEG file format 79Movie Mode 80Exposing for video 81Setting the file size and focus 82CHAPTER 4 Using Lenses with the Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D 83Choosing a Good Lens 84Focal lengths 86Autofocus 89Aperture and depth of field 89Image Stabilization (IS) 90Vignetting 91Types of Lenses 92Prime versus Zoom Lenses 95Understanding prime lenses 95Understanding zoom lenses 96Specialty Lenses 96CHAPTER 5 Exploring Exposure and Composition 101Choosing the Right Exposure 102Setting the shutter speed 105When to use fast shutter speeds 106When to use slow shutter speeds 106Night photography and painting with light 111Setting the aperture 114Setting the ISO 116Using Exposure Compensation 118High Dynamic Range Photography 119Exposing for Video 121Composition 122The Rule of Thirds 123Filling the frame 125Lines and shapes 126Foreground and background 127Keeping it simple 127CHAPTER 6 Working with Lighting and Flash 129The Importance of Light and Shadow 130The Direction of Light 131Frontlighting 131Sidelighting 131Overhead lighting 134Backlighting 134The Quality of Light 136Hard lighting 136Soft lighting 137Types of Light 138Natural light 138Continuous light 139Flash 139Shutter speed and flash 140Aperture and flash 142Manual mode and flash 142The Color of Light 144White balance options 145Using Picture Styles 145The Picture Style Editor 146Ambience Effects 147Choosing a color space 147Measuring Light 148Choosing the proper exposure 148Metering modes 150Evaluative metering mode 150Center-weighted average metering mode 150Spot metering mode 150Partial metering mode 151The Canon Flash System 151The pop-up flash 152Using an external flash 153Using multiple flashes 154CHAPTER 7 Shooting Photos 157Portrait Photography 158Equipment 158Best practices 160Tips 162Family Photography 166Equipment 166Best practices 167Tips 167Action and Sports Photography 169Equipment 169Best practices 170Tips 172Event Photography 172Equipment 173Best practices 173Tips 174Landscape and Nature Photography 176Equipment 176Best practices 178Tips 179Macro Photography 180Equipment 180Best practices 181Tips 182Night and Low-Light Photography 183Equipment 183Best practices 184Tips 185Travel Photography 186Equipment 186Best practices 187Tips 189CHAPTER 8 Shooting in the Live View and Movie Modes 191Using the Live View Shooting Mode 192The Quick Control/Print button 196Shooting stills 196Focus modes 197Live View and video 198Shooting Video 199Setting up for a video shoot 201The frame rate 202The shutter speed 203Lighting 205Sound 206Choosing a focus mode 208Recording video 210Creating video snapshots 211Equipment 212Types of video 213CHAPTER 9 Viewing, Editing, and Sharing Your Content 217Viewing Content 218Viewing content on the camera 218Playback 218The Quick Control/Print and Info buttons 219Viewing content on a TV or smart device 220Downloading and Storing Your Images 221Storage 221The 3-2-1 rule 223Editing and Adjusting Content on the Camera 223Sharing Photos and Videos 225E-mailing images 225Printing images 225Uploading content to a website 226Sharing content via social media 227APPENDIX A Postproduction 233Photo-Editing Software 234Digital Photo Professional 236Image Browser EX 239Lightroom 241iPhoto 242Photoshop 243Video-Editing Software 245Image Browser EX 247iMovie 248Windows Live Movie Maker 248Other video-editing software 249APPENDIX B Accessories 251Grips and Remotes 251Video Accessories 253Microphones 254Tripods 255Bags 257APPENDIX C How to Use the Gray Card and Color Checker 259The Gray Card 259The Color Checker 260Glossary 261Index 267

About the author

Rosh Sillars is a commercial photographer and marketing consultant whose photos have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, and many other publications. His firm, The Rosh Group, Inc., represents creative photographers, and he is a popular speaker on the topic of online and social media marketing for photographers.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Sillars, Rosh Sillars
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.07.2013
• EAN: 9781118711644
• ISBN: 978-1-118-71164-4
• No. of pages: 288
• Subject: Guides > Hobby, home > Photography, filmmaking, video filmmaking