Canon EOS R50 For Dummies

Canon EOS R50 For Dummies

by Julie Adair King, Theano Nikitas
Released October 2023
Publisher(s): For Dummies
ISBN: 9781394209569

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Book description

Move on from phone snapshots and start making amazing images

Canon EOS R50 For Dummies helps you create superior photo and video content, with step-by-step instructions for how to make the most of this advanced, interchangeable-lens digital camera. You’ll walk through the controls, interface, and accessories of the Canon EOS R50, and you’ll learn the basics of image-making, so you can take impressive shots, even if you’ve never taken a photography class. Let this Dummies guide be your teacher as you learn to take great action shots, stunning portraits, detailed closeups, low-light photos, and professional-looking video.

  • Learn your way around the Canon EOS R50 and its settings and controls
  • Get familiar with common photography terms and basic techniques
  • Start shooting right away with user-friendly instructions on using automatic modes
  • Go manual to adjust focus, color, sharpness, and more to get the look you’re after

Photography hobbyists and content creators will love Canon EOS R50 For Dummies, the quick-start guide to the camera built for those looking for superior photo and video results.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Introduction
    1. About This Book
    2. Icons Used in This Book
    3. Beyond the Book
    4. Where to Go From Here
  5. Part 1: Fast Track to Super Snaps
    1. Chapter 1: Getting Up and Running
      1. Preparing the Camera for Initial Use
      2. Using the Touchscreen
      3. Exploring External Camera Features
      4. Ordering from Camera Menus
      5. Looking at Display Options
      6. Disabling Pop-Ups and Help Text
      7. Using Quick Control Mode
      8. Familiarizing Yourself with the Lens
      9. Reviewing a Few Final Setup Options
    2. Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings
      1. Choosing a Shooting Mode
      2. Changing the Drive Mode
      3. Understanding the Image Quality Setting
      4. Setting the Photo Aspect Ratio
      5. Adding Flash
      6. Reviewing Advanced Flash Options
    3. Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically
      1. Using Scene Intelligent Auto Mode (A+)
      2. Discovering SCN (Scene) Modes
  6. Part 2: Taking Creative Control
    1. Chapter 4: Taking Charge of Exposure
      1. Introducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO
      2. Stepping Up to Advanced Shooting Modes (P, Tv, Av, and M)
      3. Monitoring Exposure Settings
      4. Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode
      5. Setting ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed
      6. Exploring Exposure-Correction Tools
      7. Locking Autoexposure Settings
      8. Bracketing Exposures Automatically
    2. Chapter 5: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field
      1. Choosing Auto or Manual Focus
      2. Disabling the Touch Shutter
      3. Mastering the Autofocus System
      4. Focusing Manually
      5. Manipulating Depth of Field
    3. Chapter 6: Mastering Color Controls
      1. Understanding White Balance
      2. Changing the Color Space
      3. Taking a Quick Look at Picture Styles
      4. Increasing or Reducing Clarity
    4. Chapter 7: Putting It All Together
      1. Recapping Basic Picture Settings
      2. Shooting Still Portraits
      3. Capturing Action
      4. Photographing Scenic Vistas
      5. Capturing Dynamic Close-Ups
    5. Chapter 8: Shooting and Viewing Movies
      1. Choosing a Movie Shooting Mode
      2. Reviewing a Few Video Basics
      3. Recording Movies Using Default Settings
      4. Recording Your First Vlog (Video Blog)
      5. Setting the Broadcast Standard
      6. Understanding the Movie Recording Size Setting
      7. Selecting Audio Options
      8. Using Movie Digital Zoom
      9. Recording Vertical Movies
      10. Reviewing Other Movie Options
      11. Playing Movies
  7. Part 3: After the Shot
    1. Chapter 9: Picture Playback
      1. Adjusting Instant Image Review Timing
      2. Viewing Pictures in Playback Mode
      3. Customizing the Data Display
    2. Chapter 10: Working with Picture and Movie Files
      1. Rating Photos and Movies
      2. Protecting Photos and Movies
      3. Deleting Files
      4. Taking Advantage of Image Search
      5. Preparing Pictures for Online Sharing
      6. Sending Files to Your Computer
  8. Part 4: The Part of Tens
    1. Chapter 11: Ten More Customization Options
      1. Customizing Button Functions
      2. Redesigning the Quick Control Screen
      3. Changing the Lens Control Ring Function
      4. Customizing Auto-Power Shutoff Times
      5. Resetting All Custom Functions
      6. Choosing a USB Connection App
      7. Creating Your Own Menu
      8. Magnifying the Menu Display
      9. Adding Custom Folders
      10. Embedding Copyright Notices
    2. Chapter 12: Ten Features to Explore on a Rainy Day
      1. Trying Canon DPP 4
      2. Adding Special Effects
      3. Using In-Camera Editing Tools
      4. Shooting a Time-Lapse Movie
      5. Adding Cleaning Instructions
      6. Trimming Movies
      7. Creating a Slide Show
      8. Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode
      9. Viewing Photos and Movies on a TV
      10. Exploring an Obscure Printing Option
  9. Appendix: Exploring Wireless Features
    1. Reviewing the Wireless Function Menus
    2. Connecting to a Computer via Wi-Fi
    3. Connecting to a Smartphone or Tablet
  10. Index
  11. About the Authors
  12. Connect with Dummies
  13. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: Canon EOS R50 For Dummies
  • Author(s): Julie Adair King, Theano Nikitas
  • Release date: October 2023
  • Publisher(s): For Dummies
  • ISBN: 9781394209569