In this article, you will get many things you need to know to become a reliable Canon Photographer . We start by discussing the basic settings, to help you to gain more control over your DSLR camera , before starting the process for shooting with Canon camera mode . We then move on to discuss depth of field and focus, explaining more stepwise, using Aperture, focus, and focal length, you can control the depth of field, before using some reliable tricks to choose the right Shutter Speed settings .
We will also help you to step on the Manual Mode, show you how to shoot reliably with the lens, then without lingering longer, we will enlighten your life with the light of the essence of photography skills. In the end, we conclude it in a choice with the hottest ways that you can customize it with your camera. Here are the tips:
FORMAT YOUR MEMORY CARD
Get used to always format the memory card before using it. Otherwise, all your photos will be deleted as well as data, including images that are already protected, so make sure you have sent them to the computer before shooting. You should always format the memory card on your camera that you use, the choice is in the Yellow Set-up Menu, but usually also in My Menu Option in EOS Camera that offers the feature. By formatting the memory card, all the photos on your camera will be safe and not erased, so the way the camera works becomes more reliable. Use the Low Level Format option wherever possible to protect the card from the "hidden" file / data .
SELECTING AUTO-FOCUS POINT
The camera's focusing system is made up of a set of auto-focus points located at the center of the view-finder. The middle DSLR camera type has 9 auto-focus points , while the diversity of other models has an auto-focus point of up to 61 points. By setting the auto-focus system , setting it will be an automatic choice and all focal points will be active. To check it, press the Grid button and all the focus points will be bright. The camera will perform its function in accordance with the settings you make, and this does not just happen on the subject. So, control and manually select the auto-focus pointby scrolling the function button on the Main Dial. Some DSLR cameras allow you to choose a set of auto-focus points , which are useful for shooting moving subjects.
SET PICTURE QUALITY IN RAW FORMAT
A Canon camera can record images in two image quality formats, namely: JPEG and Raw. The JPEG format is processed by the camera and the file is smaller because the images in this format have been processed before they are stored on the memory card. The Raw format is larger, so you can not overwrite it when you want to insert it in the memory card. Photos in Raw format also take a long time to save, so you can not take many pictures in a fast time. If you are shooting with a fast-moving subject , you should use JPEG format . Despite the Raw formatoffers super quality for your photo, as it has more detail, but this format must be processed first in Raw software , namely: Canon's Digital Photo Professional.
SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
You can adjust the screen brightness in your camera in the Set-Up menu . But, you have to remember that the brighter the display screen, the faster the battery will run out.
AUTO-FOCUS CONFIRMATION
When you press the shutter button lightly (halfway) to focus, the confirmation light for focus will blink on the viewer. When focus has been achieved, this light will settle.
MORE SHARP IMAGES
If the image view on the viewfinder looks blurry, but the light on the Auto-Focus Confirmation is on, try to adjust the eyepiece diopter behind the rubber eyecup.
MY MENU
Scrolling the menu on the camera can be a tedious job, add the camera function you use most often to the green My Menu option , to access it quickly at any time.
KEEP YOUR CAMERA BATTERIES DURABLE
Your EOS DSLR camera is made of Lithium-Ion battery , which needs to be charged before you use it. Be aware of some of the possible causes for the weakening of manual camera batteries, even if they have been refilled. There are many variables that cause your camera battery to run out quickly. Live-View is the main cause of battery drain, the next is image playback, continuous use of auto-focus , and image stabilization .
UNDERSTAND SHUTTER SPEED, APERTURE AND ISO SETTINGS
These three things are the elements of illumination in photography. Shutter speed, Aperture and ISO are very important for you to understand if you want a good portrait. Photographers often refer to these three elements as "Exposure Triangle" and understand the arrangements of these three elements that affect each other, bringing you to a fundamental foundation in photography. Consider not using those applications when your battery is almost weakened.
Shutter Speed- Controls how big the Shutter aperture is on your camera. If you set the shutter speed more slowly, you can get more light in the camera, allowing you to take pictures in Low Light Photography, but that should be on the alert of shocks on the camera. Longer lighting increases the risk of blurred photos due to the movement of your hand.
Aperture - control the area around to see which lights can fit in your camera. If you set the Aperture aperture too large (usually indicated by a smaller focus), you will get more light to enter the camera, but you will get a narrow depth of field , which means that most of your photos will come out of focus.The ISO setting in a camera is your best partner. ISO helps improve the light sensitivity of the image sensors in your camera. If you set a high ISO value , you can basically get more light without adjusting your Shutter speed or Aperture. ISO settings are paramount and very influential. You can use it as often as possible, in your photographing activities to take beautiful pictures and shoot more clearly in low lighting conditions.
SHOOT OUTDOORS
Sometimes, to snap a good photo when viewed, you have to exit the room. Get out of your house, go to the field, park or beach. Where the lighting in the place is better. Learn to take pictures only when you are out. When you take a walk, sit on a park bench, and so on. After capturing all your pictures, you can easily edit them. View and record the lighting settings for each photo you take. Over time, you will see what settings you use to get the best photos in different shooting conditions. Another great thing you get when shooting outside is that you can engage people in your photos. Others will make your photo more interesting.
UNDERSTAND YOUR CAMERA
Understanding how your camera works is a major step to shoot the best photos. When you buy a new camera, do not just keep the camera! Take it and grasp it, and feel the benefits of the device you have. Most importantly, you should study the camera's manual settings, read and try to use each function of the camera. DSLR cameras have so many manual settings, but the guarantee after you understand the manual, you will get valuable lessons about what your camera can and can not do.
REPLACING THE LENS
The most important thing when changing the lens, which is to protect the sensor from all the dust and dirt, so avoid to replace the lens when the weather is windy. Turn off the camera and before disconnecting the lens, make sure its position is in the grip. Turn the camera over, so dust granules can not fall and get into the camera, then change the lens quickly. If the automatic sensor cleaner does not work when you turn the camera on, activate it on the menu.
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