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Canon EOS M: From Snapshots to Great Shots

by Jeff Carlson

March 2013

Beginner to intermediate

288 pages

7h 34m

English

Peachpit Press

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Ten Tips to Make Your Shooting More Productive Right Out of the BoxPoring Over the CameraPoring Over the Camera1. Charge Your Battery2. Turn Off the Release Shutter Without Card Setting3. Keep a Backup Memory Card4. Set Your JPEG Image Quality5. Turn Off the Auto ISO Setting6. Set the Focus Mode to AF+MF7. Set Your AutoFocus Method and Mode8. Set the Correct White Balance9. Turn Off Touch Shutter Mode10. Review Your ShotsChapter 1 Assignments
A Few Things to Know and Do Before You Begin Taking PicturesPoring Over the PicturePoring Over the PictureChoosing the Right Memory CardFormatting Your Memory CardUpdating the EOS M’s FirmwareCleaning the SensorUsing the Right Format: RAW vs. JPEGLenses and Focal LengthsWhat Is Exposure?Motion and Depth of FieldChapter 2 Assignments
Get Shooting with the Automatic Camera ModesPoring Over the PicturePoring Over the PictureScene Intelligent Auto ModePortrait ModeLandscape ModeClose-up ModeSports ModeNight Portrait ModeCreative Auto ModeDrive ModesWhy You May Never Want to Use the Basic Zone AgainChapter 3 Assignments
Taking Your Photography to the Next LevelPoring Over the PicturePoring Over the PictureP: Program ModeTv: Shutter Priority ModeAv: Aperture Priority ModeM: Manual ModeHow I Shoot: A Closer Look at the Camera Settings I UseChapter 4 Assignments

The Tricks to Shooting Action and MorePoring Over the PicturePoring Over the PictureStop Right There!Using Shutter Priority (Tv) Mode to Stop MotionUsing Aperture Priority (Av) Mode to Isolate Your SubjectKeep Them in Focus with Servo modeManual Focus for Anticipated ActionKeeping Up with Continuous Shooting ModeA Sense of MotionTips for Shooting ActionChapter 5 Assignments
Settings and Features to Make Great PortraitsPoring Over the PicturePoring Over the PictureAutomatic Portrait ModeAperture Priority ModeMetering Modes for PortraitsUsing the AE Lock FeatureDetect FacesFocusing: The Eyes Have ItClassic Black and White PortraitsUse Fill Flash for Reducing ShadowsPeople on the MoveThe Portrait Picture Style for Better Skin TonesTips for Shooting Better PortraitsChapter 6 Assignments
Tips, Tools, and Techniques to Get the Most Out of Your Landscape PhotographyPoring Over the PicturePoring Over the PictureSharp and In Focus: Using TripodsSelecting the Proper ISOUsing Noise ReductionSelecting a White BalanceUsing the Landscape Picture StyleTaming Bright Skies with Exposure CompensationShooting Beautiful Black and White LandscapesThe Golden LightWhere to FocusMaking Water FluidDirecting the Viewer: A Word about CompositionAdvanced Techniques to ExploreChapter 7 Assignments
Shooting When the Lights Get LowPoring Over the PicturePoring Over the PictureRaising the ISO: The Simple SolutionUsing Very High ISOsStabilizing the SituationFocusing in Low LightShooting Long ExposuresUsing a FlashCompensating for the Flash Exposure2nd Curtain SyncUsing an External SpeedliteFlash and GlassChapter 8 Assignments
Improve Your Pictures with Sound Compositional ElementsPoring Over the PicturePoring Over the PictureDepth of FieldAnglesPoint of ViewPatternsColorContrastLeading LinesSplitting the FrameChapter 9 Assignments
Impress Your Family and FriendsPoring Over the PictureSpot Meter for More Exposure ControlManual ModeUsing the Sun CreativelyAvoiding Lens FlareBracketing ExposuresHDR Backlight ControlAuto Lighting OptimizerHandheld Night SceneThe My Menu settingCustomize Your White BalanceChapter 10 Assignments
Because Everything in Front of the Lens is MovingShooting VideoLocking the Exposure LevelCapturing Stills while RecordingVideo Shooting TipsChapter 11 Assignments

Overview

Now that you’ve bought the amazing Canon EOS M, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the EOS M to take great pictures. With Canon EOS M: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.

Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Jeff Carlson, and you will:

Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the EOS M

Use the EOS M’s automatic modes to get better shots right away

Move on to the Creative zone, where you have full control over the look and feel of your images

Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more

Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great landscapes, portraits, and action shots

Find out how to get great shots in low light

Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter

With Canon EOS M: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you’ll learn not only what makes a great shot work–you’ll learn how to get that shot using your EOS M.

And once you’ve captured the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your EOS M to get great shots at flickr.com/groups/eosmfromsnapshotstogreatshots.