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Canon EOS 7D Mark II For Dummies

by Doug Sahlin

March 2015

Beginner to intermediate

320 pages

8h 39m

English

For Dummies

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About This BookFoolish AssumptionsConventions Used in This BookThe Long and Winding Road AheadIcons and Other DelightsShoot Lots of Pictures and Enjoy!
Getting to Know the ControlsDeciphering the LCD PanelDecoding Viewfinder InformationAdjusting Viewfinder ClarityWorking with LensesIntroducing the GPS FeatureExploring Camera ConnectionsModifying Basic Camera SettingsWorking with Memory CardsTaking Care of Your Camera BatteryCharging Your Camera BatteryCleaning the SensorAccessorizing Your EOS 7D Mark IIKeeping the Camera Body Clean
Ordering from Your Camera MenuTaking Your First PictureUnderstanding Exposure and Focal LengthFocusing On an Off-Center SubjectFocusing ManuallyUsing the Flash in Full Auto ModeUsing the Self-TimerTriggering the Shutter Remotely
Understanding Image Size and QualitySpecifying Image Format, Size, and QualityComparing Image Formats and File SizesManaging Image Files
Displaying Image InformationUsing the HistogramPreviewing Your ImagesModifying Image Review TimeChanging Monitor BrightnessDeleting ImagesRotating ImagesProtecting ImagesUsing the Quick Control ScreenViewing Images as a Slide ShowViewing Images on a TV Set
Taking Pictures with Live ViewExploring Other Useful Live View OptionsMaking Movies with Your CameraPreviewing Movies on the Camera LCD MonitorAbout the Handy PadTips for Movie Shooting
Shooting with Two CardsUnderstanding MeteringTaking Pictures with Creative ModesModifying Camera ExposureLocking FocusChoosing a Drive ModeUsing Custom FunctionsClearing Custom FunctionsUseful Menu Commands for Images

Viewing Battery InformationUsing the Auto Lighting OptimizerReducing Lens FlickerChoosing a Metering ModeDisplaying the GridUsing the Electronic LevelTailoring Autofocus to your Shooting StyleChoosing a Picture StyleSpecifying the Color SpaceSetting White BalanceSpecifying Color TemperatureCreating a Custom White BalanceSetting the ISO SpeedExtending the ISO RangeFlash Photography and Your EOS 7D Mark IIControlling External Speedlites from the Camera
Choosing the Optimal Settings for Specific SituationsPhotographing ActionPhotographing LandscapesPhotographing the SunsetPhotographing People and ThingsPhotographing WildlifeEnhancing Your CreativityComposing Your ImagesSeeing, Thinking, and ActingDefining Your Goals
Creating a Custom MenuAdding Copyright Information to the CameraAdding Author Name to the CameraCreating and Registering a Picture StyleEditing Movies in the CameraUpdating Your Camera’s FirmwareRegistering Camera User SettingsRestoring Your Camera SettingsCustomizing Your CameraGetting Help
Adding GPS Information to ImagesDisabling the Autofocus BeepCreating HDR ImagesCreating Multiple Exposures In-CameraUsing the Interval TimerShooting Time Exposures with the Bulb TimerModifying the Rate buttonCreating a Makeshift TripodCreating Abstract Images in the CameraWorking with Photoshop Lightroom
Capturing Sporting EventsPhotographing Animals in the WildPhotographing Horse RacingCapturing a City Skyline
Photographing Grand VistasPhotographing MountainsPhotographing Beach SunsetsPhotographing Reflections in Still Water

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Mastering Your EOS 7D Mark II

In This Chapter

Choosing the right settings

Photographing moving objects

Taking photos of landscapes and sunsets

Shooting portraits and wildlife

Enhancing your creativity

Composing and visualizing images

In earlier chapters, I show you all the bells and whistles on your camera that you can use in your photography. Bells and whistles are cool, but if you don’t know when to ring or blow them, they don’t do you much good. In this chapter, I cut to the chase and show you how to use these features for specific types of photography.

Of course, you may not be interested in all the types of photography I discuss in this chapter, but I like to practice several different photography disciplines. I find that different disciplines keep me on my toes and keep my work fresh. Not to mention that they help me get to know my camera better. Try diversifying ...