Canon® EOS 5D Digital Field Guide

Canon® EOS 5D Digital Field Guide

by Charlotte K. Lowrie
Released April 2008
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9780470174050

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Book description

Make the most of your Canon EOS 5D with the professional advice and tips in this go-anywhere guide. Learn to use every control, compare various lenses and Speedlites, and then explore how to get peak performance from your EOS 5D in all the shooting situations where it truly shines. You?ll discover how to set the metering mode to get the results you expect, explore the qualities and effects of each type of lens and accessory, and what to pack in your gear bag (along with this book) for every shooting scenario.

Table of contents

  1. Copyright
  2. About the Author
  3. Credits
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. Introduction
    1. Getting the Most from This Book
  6. I. Using the Canon EOS 5D
    1. 1. Exploring the Canon EOS 5D
      1. 1.1. Anatomy of the EOS 5D
        1. 1.1.1. Camera controls
          1. 1.1.1.1. Top camera controls
          2. 1.1.1.2. Rear camera controls
          3. 1.1.1.3. Front camera controls
        2. 1.1.2. Camera terminals
        3. 1.1.3. Side and bottom camera features
        4. 1.1.4. Lens controls
        5. 1.1.5. Viewfinder display
        6. 1.1.6. Camera menus
      2. 1.2. Setting the Date and Time
      3. 1.3. Choosing the File Format and Quality
        1. 1.3.1. JPEG capture
        2. 1.3.2. RAW capture
      4. 1.4. Setting File Numbering
      5. 1.5. Creating Folders on the CF Card
      6. 1.6. Using the EOS 5D
        1. 1.6.1. Full Auto
        2. 1.6.2. Program AE
        3. 1.6.3. Shutter-Priority AE
        4. 1.6.4. Aperture-Priority AE
        5. 1.6.5. Manual
        6. 1.6.6. Bulb
        7. 1.6.7. C (Register Camera Settings)
        8. 1.6.8. AutoFocus and selecting AutoFocus modes
        9. 1.6.9. Improving Autofocus accuracy and performance
      7. 1.7. Selecting a Metering Mode
        1. 1.7.1. Evaluating the 5D's dynamic range
        2. 1.7.2. Evaluating exposure
          1. 1.7.2.1. Brightness histogram
          2. 1.7.2.2. RGB histogram
      8. 1.8. Modifying Exposure
        1. 1.8.1. Auto Exposure Lock
        2. 1.8.2. AutoExposure Bracketing
        3. 1.8.3. Exposure Compensation
      9. 1.9. Setting the ISO
        1. 1.9.1. ISO range, expansion, and Custom Function options
        2. 1.9.2. Setting the ISO and extended range ISO
      10. 1.10. Selecting a Drive Mode
        1. 1.10.1. Single Shooting mode
        2. 1.10.2. Continuous Drive mode
        3. 1.10.3. Self-timer Drive mode
      11. 1.11. Viewing and Playing Back Images
        1. 1.11.1. Playback display options
        2. 1.11.2. Jump quickly among images
        3. 1.11.3. Index display
        4. 1.11.4. Auto Playback
      12. 1.12. Erasing Images
      13. 1.13. Protecting Images
      14. 1.14. Restoring the Camera's Default Settings
      15. 1.15. Cleaning the Image Sensor
    2. 2. Color and Picture Styles
      1. 2.1. About Color Spaces
      2. 2.2. Choosing a Color Space
      3. 2.3. Understanding and Setting the White Balance
        1. 2.3.1. Choosing a white balance approach
        2. 2.3.2. Set a custom white balance
        3. 2.3.3. Use White-Balance Auto Bracketing
        4. 2.3.4. Set a White-Balance Shift
        5. 2.3.5. Specify a color temperature
      4. 2.4. Choosing and Customizing a Picture Style
      5. 2.5. Registering a User-defined Picture Style
    3. 3. Customizing the EOS 5D
      1. 3.1. Exploring Custom Functions
        1. 3.1.1. C.Fn-01: Set function when shooting
        2. 3.1.2. C.Fn-02: Long exp. noise reduction
        3. 3.1.3. C.Fn-03: Flash sync speed in Av (Aperture-Priority) mode
        4. 3.1.4. C.Fn-04: Shutter/AE Lock button
        5. 3.1.5. C.Fn-05: AF assist beam
        6. 3.1.6. C.Fn-06: Exposure level increments
        7. 3.1.7. C.Fn-07: Flash firing
        8. 3.1.8. C.Fn-08: ISO expansion
        9. 3.1.9. C.Fn-09: Bracket sequence/Auto cancel
        10. 3.1.10. C.Fn-10: Superimposed display
        11. 3.1.11. C.Fn-11: Menu button display position
        12. 3.1.12. C.Fn-12: Mirror lockup
        13. 3.1.13. C.Fn-13: AF-point selection method
        14. 3.1.14. C.Fn-14: E-TTL II
        15. 3.1.15. C.Fn-15: Shutter curtain sync
        16. 3.1.16. C.Fn-16: Safety shift in Av or Tv
        17. 3.1.17. C.Fn-17: AF-point activation area
        18. 3.1.18. C.Fn-18: LCD displ −> Return to shoot
        19. 3.1.19. C.Fn-19: Lens AF Stop button function
        20. 3.1.20. C.Fn-20: Add original decision data
        21. 3.1.21. C.Fn-00: Focusing screen
      2. 3.2. Sample Customizations
      3. 3.3. Registering Camera Settings
  7. II. Lenses and Speedlites
    1. 4. Selecting and Using Lenses
      1. 4.1. Understanding Canon Lenses
        1. 4.1.1. EF lens mount
        2. 4.1.2. Ultrasonic Motor
        3. 4.1.3. L-series lenses
        4. 4.1.4. Image Stabilization
        5. 4.1.5. Macro
        6. 4.1.6. Full-time manual focusing
        7. 4.1.7. Inner and rear focusing
        8. 4.1.8. Floating system
        9. 4.1.9. AF Stop button
        10. 4.1.10. Focus preset
        11. 4.1.11. Diffractive Optics
      2. 4.2. Prime versus Zoom Lenses
        1. 4.2.1. Single-focal-length lens advantages
        2. 4.2.2. Single-focal-length lens disadvantages
        3. 4.2.3. Zoom lenses
        4. 4.2.4. Zoom lens advantages
        5. 4.2.5. Zoom lens disadvantages
      3. 4.3. Using Wide-Angle Lenses
      4. 4.4. Using Telephoto Lenses
      5. 4.5. Using Normal Lenses
      6. 4.6. Using Macro Lenses
      7. 4.7. Using Tilt-and-Shift Lenses
      8. 4.8. Using Image-Stabilized Lenses
      9. 4.9. Exploring Lens Accessories
        1. 4.9.1. Extending the range of any lens with extenders
        2. 4.9.2. Increasing magnification with extension tubes and close-up lenses
    2. 5. Working with Canon EX Speedlites
      1. 5.1. Exploring E-TTL Technology
      2. 5.2. Choosing a Canon EX-series Speedlite
        1. 5.2.1. Evaluating EOS 5D-compatible Speedlites
        2. 5.2.2. Canon Speedlite Transmitter, ST-E2
      3. 5.3. Using Speedlites
        1. 5.3.1. Flash Exposure Compensation
        2. 5.3.2. Flash Exposure Bracketing
        3. 5.3.3. Flash Exposure Lock
        4. 5.3.4. High-speed sync
      4. 5.4. A Compendium of Flash Techniques
        1. 5.4.1. Using a Speedlite as an auxiliary light
        2. 5.4.2. Working with wireless multiple flash setups
        3. 5.4.3. Balancing lighting extremes
  8. III. Shooting with the EOS 5D
    1. 6. Event Photography
      1. 6.1. Overview and Trends
      2. 6.2. Inspiration and Creative Resources
      3. 6.3. Packing Your Gear Bag
      4. 6.4. Shooting Events
      5. 6.5. A Compendium of Practical Advice
    2. 7. Nature, Landscape, and Travel Photography
      1. 7.1. Overview and Trends
      2. 7.2. Inspiration and Creative Resources
      3. 7.3. Packing Your Gear Bag
      4. 7.4. Shooting Nature, Landscape, and Travel Images
        1. 7.4.1. Using the characteristics of natural light
          1. 7.4.1.1. Presunrise and sunrise
          2. 7.4.1.2. Early morning to midday
          3. 7.4.1.3. Presunset, sunset, and twilight
          4. 7.4.1.4. Diffused light
        2. 7.4.2. Exposure techniques for atypical scenes
        3. 7.4.3. Shooting in lowlight
      5. 7.5. A Compendium of Practical Advice
    3. 8. Portait Photography
      1. 8.1. Overview and Trends
      2. 8.2. Inspiration and Creative Resources
      3. 8.3. Packing Your Gear Bag
      4. 8.4. Shooting Portraits
        1. 8.4.1. Making outdoor portraits
          1. 8.4.1.1. Getting the best color
          2. 8.4.1.2. Use C mode
        2. 8.4.2. Making indoor portraits
          1. 8.4.2.1. Window light
          2. 8.4.2.2. Ambient interior and mixed light
          3. 8.4.2.3. Studio lighting
      5. 8.5. A Compendium of Practical Advice
    4. 9. Stock and Editorial Photography
      1. 9.1. Overview and Trends
      2. 9.2. Inspiration and Creative Resources
      3. 9.3. Packing Your Gear Bag
      4. 9.4. Shooting Stock and Editorial Images
      5. 9.5. A Compendium of Practical Advice
    5. 10. Wedding Photography
      1. 10.1. Overview and Trends
      2. 10.2. Inspiration and Creative Resources
        1. 10.2.1. Slideshows and DVDs
        2. 10.2.2. Printed and bound albums
      3. 10.3. Packing Your Gear Bag
      4. 10.4. Shooting Weddings
        1. 10.4.1. Getting ready
        2. 10.4.2. Capturing the ceremony
        3. 10.4.3. Focus on the details, portraits, and the reception
          1. 10.4.3.1. Details
          2. 10.4.3.2. Portraits
          3. 10.4.3.3. The reception
      5. 10.5. A Compendium of Practical Advice
    6. 11. Canon Programs, Software, and Firmware
      1. 11.1. Characteristics of RAW Images
      2. 11.2. Choosing a RAW Conversion Program
      3. 11.3. Sample RAW Image Conversion
      4. 11.4. Creating an Efficient Workflow
      5. 11.5. Updating the 5D Firmware
  9. IV. Appendixes
    1. A. Canon CMOS Sensors and Image Processors
      1. A.1. Canon-produced CMOS Sensors
        1. A.1.1. CCD sensors
        2. A.1.2. CMOS sensors
      2. A.2. DiG!C II Image Processor
    2. B. EOS 5D Specifications
      1. B.1. Type
      2. B.2. Image Sensor
      3. B.3. Recording System
      4. B.4. White Balance
      5. B.5. Viewfinder
      6. B.6. Autofocus
      7. B.7. Exposure Control
      8. B.8. Shutter
      9. B.9. External Speedlite
      10. B.10. Drive System
      11. B.11. LCD Monitor
      12. B.12. Playback
      13. B.13. Image Protection and Erase
      14. B.14. Power Source
      15. B.15. Dimensions and Weight
      16. B.16. Operating Environment
  10. Glossary

Product information

  • Title: Canon® EOS 5D Digital Field Guide
  • Author(s): Charlotte K. Lowrie
  • Release date: April 2008
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9780470174050