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Canon® EOS 40D Digital Field Guide

by Charlotte K. Lowrie

April 2008

Beginner to intermediate

320 pages

8h 47m

English

Wiley

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1.1. Anatomy of the EOS 40D1.1.1. Camera controls1.1.1.1. Top camera controls1.1.1.2. Rear camera controls1.1.1.3. Front camera controls1.1.1.4. Camera terminals1.1.1.5. Side and bottom camera features1.1.2. Lens controls1.1.3. Viewfinder display1.1.4. Camera menus1.2. Setting the Date and Time1.3. Choose the File Format and Quality1.3.1. RAW versus JPEG format1.3.1.1. JPEG capture1.3.1.2. RAW capture1.3.1.3. sRAW capture1.4. Setting File Numbering1.4.1. Continuous numbering1.4.2. Auto Reset1.4.3. Manual Reset1.5. Shooting Modes1.5.1. Basic Zone modes1.5.1.1. Full Auto mode1.5.1.2. Portrait mode1.5.1.3. Landscape mode1.5.1.4. Close-up mode1.5.1.5. Sports mode1.5.1.6. Night Portrait mode1.5.1.7. Flash Off mode1.5.2. Creative Zone modes1.5.2.1. Program AE1.5.2.2. Shutter-Priority AE1.5.2.3. Aperture-Priority AE1.5.2.4. Manual mode1.5.2.5. Bulb
2.1. Understanding and Using Autofocus2.1.1. About autofocus points and autofocus modes2.1.2. Does focus-lock and recompose work?2.1.3. Selecting AF points2.1.4. Verifying sharp focus2.2. Selecting a Metering Mode2.3. Evaluating Exposure2.3.1. Brightness histogram2.3.2. RGB histogram2.4. Modifying Exposure2.4.1. Automated Brightness and Contrast Correction2.4.2. Highlight Tone Priority2.4.3. Auto Exposure Lock2.4.4. Auto Exposure Bracketing2.4.5. Exposure Compensation2.5. About ISO settings2.5.1. ISO Range, Expansion, and C.Fn options2.5.2. Setting the ISO and extended range ISO2.6. Selecting a Drive Mode2.7. Viewing and Playing Back Images2.7.1. Single-Image playback and Magnified view2.7.2. Index display2.7.3. Jump quickly among images2.8. Erasing Images2.9. Protecting Images2.10. Displaying Images on a TV2.11. Restoring the Camera's Default Settings2.12. Cleaning the Image Sensor2.12.1. Obtaining Dust Delete Data2.12.2. Applying Dust Delete Data2.12.3. Cleaning the sensor manually
3.1. About Color Spaces3.2. Choosing a Color Space3.3. Choosing White Balance Options3.3.1. Approaches to using various White Balance options3.3.2. Set a custom white balance3.3.3. Use White Balance Auto Bracketing3.3.4. Set a White Balance Shift3.3.5. Specify a color temperature3.4. Choosing and Customizing a Picture Style3.5. Registering a User Defined Picture Style3.6. Using the Picture Style Editor
4.1. Learning about Custom Functions4.1.1. Custom Function groupings4.1.2. Custom Functions specifics4.1.2.1. C.Fn I: Exposure4.1.2.2. C.Fn II: Image4.1.2.3. C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive4.1.2.4. C.Fn IV: Operation/Others4.1.3. Setting Custom Functions4.1.4. Creating Custom Function sets4.1.4.1. Wedding set4.1.4.2. Landscape and Nature set4.2. Registering Camera User Settings4.3. Customizing My Menu

5.1. About Live View Shooting5.2. Live View Features and Functions5.2.1. Live View using autofocusing5.2.2. Exposure simulation and metering5.2.3. Using a flash5.3. Setting up for Live View Shooting5.3.1. Live View function settings5.3.2. Custom Functions for Live View shooting5.3.2.1. Custom Function III-65.3.2.2. Custom Function IV-75.4. Shooting in Live View5.4.1. Using autofocus or manual focus5.4.2. Using tethered or wireless connection
6.1. Understanding the Focal Length Multiplication Factor6.2. Lens Choices6.2.1. Wide angle6.2.2. Normal6.2.3. Telephoto6.2.4. Macro6.3. Zoom Versus Prime Lenses6.3.1. About zoom lenses6.3.1.1. Zoom lens advantages6.3.1.2. Zoom lens disadvantages6.3.2. About prime lenses6.3.2.1. Prime lens advantages6.3.2.2. Prime lens disadvantages6.4. Canon Lens Terminology6.5. Using Wide-Angle Lenses6.6. Using Telephoto Lenses6.7. Using Normal Lenses6.8. Using Macro Lenses6.9. Using Tilt-and-Shift Lenses6.10. Using Image Stabilized Lenses6.11. Exploring Lens Accessories6.11.1. Lens extenders6.11.2. Extension tubes and close-up lenses
7.1. Understanding Color Temperature7.2. The Colors of Light7.2.1.7.2.1.1. Sunrise7.2.1.2. Midday7.2.1.3. Sunset7.2.1.4. Diffused light7.2.1.5. Electronic flash7.2.1.6. Tungsten light7.2.1.7. Fluorescent and other light7.3. Metering Light and Reflected Light7.4. Additional Characteristics of Light7.4.1. Hard light7.4.2. Soft light7.4.3. Directional light
8.1. Exploring Flash Technology8.2. Using Onboard Flash8.2.1. Disabling the flash but enabling the flash's autofocus assist beam8.2.2. Red-eye reduction8.3. Modifying Flash Exposure8.3.1. Flash Exposure Compensation8.3.2. Flash Exposure Lock8.4. Using Flash Control Options8.5. Using One or More Accessory Speedlites
9.1. Action and Sports Photography9.1.1. Inspiration9.1.2. Taking action and sports photographs9.1.3. Action and sports photography tips9.2. Architectural and Interior Photography9.2.1. Inspiration9.2.2. Taking architectural and interior photographs9.2.3. Architectural photography tips9.3. Business Photography9.3.1. Inspiration9.3.2. Taking business photographs9.3.3. Business photography tips9.4. Editorial Photography9.4.1. Inspiration9.4.2. Taking editorial photographs9.4.3. Editorial photography tips9.5. Macro Photography9.5.1. Inspiration9.5.2. Taking macro photographs9.5.3. Macro photography tips9.6. Nature and Landscape Photography9.6.1. Inspiration9.6.2. Taking nature and landscape photographs9.6.3. Nature and landscape photography tips9.7. Night and Low-Light Photography9.7.1. Inspiration9.7.2. Taking night and low-light photographs9.7.3. Night and low-light photography tips9.8. Pet and Wildlife Photography9.8.1. Inspiration9.8.2. Taking pet and wildlife photographs9.8.3. Pet and wildlife photography tips9.9. Portrait Photography9.9.1. Lens choices9.9.2. Backgrounds and props9.9.3. Lighting9.9.4. Accessory flash9.9.5. Posing9.9.6. Rapport9.9.7. Direction9.9.8. Inspiration9.9.9. Taking portrait photographs9.9.10. Portrait photography tips9.10. Stock Photography9.10.1. Inspiration9.10.2. Taking stock photographs9.10.3. Stock photography tips9.11. Travel Photography9.11.1. Inspiration9.11.2. Taking travel photographs9.11.3. Travel photography tips9.12. Wedding Photography9.12.1. Inspiration9.12.2. Taking wedding photographs9.12.3. Wedding photography tips
10.1. Characteristics of RAW Images10.2. Choosing a RAW Conversion Program10.3. Sample RAW Image Conversion10.4. Creating an Efficient Workflow10.5. Updating the 40D Firmware10.5.1. Getting the latest firmware and software
A.1. Sensor TechnologyA.2. DIGIC III Image Processor
B.1.B.1.1.B.1.1.1. Type of cameraB.1.1.2. Image sensorB.1.1.3. Recording systemB.1.1.4. White balanceB.1.1.5. ViewfinderB.1.1.6. AutofocusB.1.1.7. Exposure controlB.1.1.8. ShutterB.1.1.9. Built-in flashB.1.1.10. Drive systemB.1.1.11. LCD monitorB.1.1.12. PlaybackB.1.1.13. Image protection and eraseB.1.1.14. MenusB.1.1.15. Power sourceB.1.1.16. Dimensions and weightB.1.1.17. Operating conditions
C.1. Internet ResourcesC.1.1.C.1.1.1.C.1.1.1.1. Canon Digital Learning CenterC.1.1.1.2. CanonC.1.1.1.3. EOS SLRC.1.1.1.4. FirmwareC.1.1.1.5. AccessoriesC.1.1.1.6. LensesC.2. Photography Publications and Web SitesC.3. Professional OrganizationsC.3.1.C.3.1.1. CommercialC.3.1.2. Editorial/PhotojournalismC.3.1.3. Fine artC.3.1.4. GeneralC.3.1.5. Nature and wildlifeC.3.1.6. PhotoshopC.3.1.7. Portrait/WeddingC.3.1.8. StockC.3.1.9. Workshops

Content preview from Canon® EOS 40D Digital Field Guide

Chapter 9. In the Field with the EOS 40D

In This Chapter

Action and sports photography
Architectural and interior photography
Business photography
Editorial photography
Macro photography
Nature and landscape photography
Night and low-light photography
Pet and wildlife photography
Portrait photography
Stock photography
Travel photography
Wedding photography

In this chapter, we explore a wide variety of photography specialty areas with images that show EOS 40D performance in the field with each subject. In addition to the examples, I offer shooting notes based on my experience with the camera, as well as alternate shooting methods, and ideas that I hope will inspire you in thinking about photographing these subjects. After writing and shooting this chapter, I was even more impressed with the overall versatility and performance of the 40D than when I first began shooting with it. Whether you shoot all or only some of these subjects, I think that you'll gain a full appreciation of the speed and image quality that the 40D delivers.

Action and Sports Photography

Anyone who shoots action and sports events knows that a fast camera is essential for capturing the energy and critical moments of the action. With a burst rate of approximately 75 JPEG and 17 RAW frames in High-Speed Continuous Drive mode combined with smart buffering, the 40D delivers beautifully for action shooting. The focal length multiplication factor of 1.6x brings the action in close with telephoto lenses. For example, using the Canon ...