Chapter 3

Using Scene Intelligent Auto and Live View

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In This Chapter

arrow Reviewing how to hold the camera

arrow Using Scene Intelligent Auto

arrow Solving problems in Scene Intelligent Auto mode

arrow Getting acquainted with Live View mode

arrow Customizing the Live View display

arrow Exploring Live View autofocusing options

This chapter is devoted to two completely unrelated features on the Canon 5D Mark III: Scene Intelligent Auto and Live View shooting modes. I have placed them together because they are different from everything else. They share one important aspect, however: They are special-purpose features that you may use at times to great effect, but probably won’t use 24/7.

This is a tale of two intros:

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