Quick Tour
I’m sure you are thinking about all the awesome photographs you will take as you open the box containing your new Canon Rebel T5i/700D. Of course, once you do get it out of the box, you realize there are many buttons and options on your new camera. This Quick Tour covers the basic features on your camera and a few photography tips to get you started. I dig deeper in the following chapters of this book, reviewing all of the menus, functions, and settings your camera offers. I also explore how to create better photographs. You can use this section as a go-to reference in the field, so make sure you always keep your Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D Digital Field Guide in your camera bag.
The Canon T5i/700D has many great features, including an LCD touchscreen, HDR capabilities, and continuous focus for shooting video.
Getting Started
If you want to take photos right now, follow these quick steps to get going. Your camera should be unpacked from the box. The camera battery, straight out of the box, should have some power; however, I recommend fully charging it before you use it for the first time. If you cannot wait that long, go ahead and take a few shots.
To begin shooting, you need a fully charged battery, a formatted memory card, and a Canon (or compatible third-party) lens attached to your camera. The battery door is on the bottom of the camera. Open it and insert the battery ...
