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Canon® EOS 50D Digital Field Guide

Name: Canon® EOS 50D Digital Field Guide
Author: Charlotte K. Lowrie
ISBN: 9780470455593

by Charlotte K. Lowrie

March 2009

Beginner to intermediate

288 pages

7h 57m

English

Wiley

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Copyright
About the Author
Credits
Introduction
Making the Most of This Book
I. Navigating and Setting Up the EOS 50D
1. Roadmap to the EOS 50D
1.1. Key Technology1.2. Camera Features Overview1.2.1. Front of the camera1.2.2. Top of the camera1.2.3. Back of the camera1.2.4. Side of the camera1.2.5. Bottom of the camera1.3. Lens Controls1.3.1. Viewfinder display1.3.2. Camera menus
2. Setting Up the EOS 50D
2.1. Choosing Image Format and Quality2.1.1.2.1.1.1. JPEG2.1.1.2. RAW and sRAW2.1.1.3. Getting the best of both JPEG and RAW2.2. Working with Folders and File Numbering2.2.1. Creating and selecting folders2.2.2. Setting file numbering2.2.2.1. Continuous file numbering2.2.2.2. Auto reset2.2.2.3. Manual reset2.3. Miscellaneous Setup Options2.3.1. General setup options2.3.2. Add copyright information2.4. Image Playback Options2.4.1. Display and move through multiple images2.4.2. Displaying images on a TV2.4.3. Protecting images2.4.4. Erasing images
3. Controlling Exposure and Focus
3.1. Working with Exposure3.1.1. Defining exposure goals3.1.2. Practical exposure considerations3.2. Choosing a Shooting Mode3.2.1. Creative Zone shooting modes3.2.1.1. Program AE (P) shooting mode3.2.1.2. Shutter-priority AE (Tv) mode3.2.1.3. Aperture-priority AE (Av) mode3.2.1.4. Manual (M) mode3.2.1.5. Bulb exposures3.2.1.6. A-DEP mode3.2.1.7. C1 and C2 (Camera User Settings) modes3.2.2. Basic Zone shooting modes3.2.2.1. Creative Auto mode3.2.2.2. Full Auto mode3.2.2.3. Portrait mode3.2.2.4. Landscape mode3.2.2.5. Close-up mode3.2.2.6. Sports mode3.2.2.7. Night Portrait mode3.2.2.8. Flash Off mode3.3. Setting the ISO Sensitivity3.4. Metering Light and Modifying Exposure3.4.1. Using metering modes3.4.2. Evaluating exposures3.4.2.1. Brightness histogram3.4.2.2. RGB histogram3.4.3. Modifying and bracketing exposures3.4.3.1. Auto Lighting Optimizer3.4.3.2. Highlight Tone Priority3.4.3.3. Safety Shift3.4.3.4. Auto Exposure Lock3.4.3.5. Exposure Compensation3.4.3.6. Auto Exposure Bracketing3.5. Using Autofocus3.5.1. Choosing an autofocus mode3.5.2. Choosing an autofocus point3.6. Selecting a Drive Mode
4. Getting Great Color
4.1. Working with Color4.1.1. Choosing a color space4.1.2. Setting the White Balance4.1.3. Setting a custom white balance4.1.4. Setting a specific color temperature4.1.5. Fine-tuning white balance4.1.5.1. Using White Balance Auto Bracketing4.1.5.2. Using White Balance Correction4.2. Working with Picture Styles4.2.1. Choosing and customizing Picture Styles4.2.2. Registering a new Picture Style4.3. Using the Picture Style Editor
5. Customizing the EOS 50D
5.1. Exploring Custom Functions5.1.1. Custom Function groupings5.1.2. Custom Functions specifics5.1.2.1. C.Fn I: Exposure5.1.2.1.1. C.Fn I-1: Exposure-level increments5.1.2.1.2. C.Fn I-2: ISO speed setting increments5.1.2.1.3. C.Fn I-3: ISO expansion5.1.2.1.4. C.Fn I-4: Bracketing auto cancel5.1.2.1.5. C.Fn I-5: Bracketing sequence5.1.2.1.6. C.Fn I-6: Safety shift5.1.2.1.7. C.Fn I-7: Flash sync. speed in Av mode5.1.2.2. C.Fn II: Image5.1.2.2.1. C.Fn II-1: Long-exposure noise reduction5.1.2.2.2. C.Fn II-2: High ISO speed noise reduction5.1.2.2.3. C.Fn II-3: Highlight Tone Priority5.1.2.2.4. C.Fn II-4: Auto Lighting Optimizer5.1.2.3. C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive5.1.2.3.1. C.Fn III-1: Lens drive when AF impossible5.1.2.3.2. C.Fn III-2: Lens AF Stop button function5.1.2.3.3. C.Fn III-3: AF-point selection method5.1.2.3.4. C.Fn III-4: Superimposed display5.1.2.3.5. C.Fn III-5: AF-assist beam firing5.1.2.3.6. C.Fn III-6: Mirror lockup5.1.2.3.7. C.Fn III-7: AF Microadjustment5.1.2.4. C.Fn IV: Operation/Others5.1.2.4.1. C.Fn IV-1: Shutter button/AF-ON button5.1.2.4.2. C.Fn IV-2: AF-ON/AE lock button switch5.1.2.4.3. C.Fn IV-3: Assign SET button5.1.2.4.4. C.Fn IV-4: Dial direction during Tv/Av5.1.2.4.5. C.Fn IV-5: Focusing screen5.1.2.4.6. C.Fn IV-6: Add original decision data5.1.2.4.7. C.Fn IV-7:Assign FUNC. button.5.1.3. Setting Custom Functions5.2. Registering Camera User Settings5.3. Customizing My Menu

II. Doing More with the EOS 50D
6. Shooting in Live View or Tethered
6.1. About Live View Shooting6.2. Live View Features and Functions6.2.1. Live View focus6.2.2. Exposure simulation and metering6.2.3. Silent shooting modes6.2.4. Using a flash6.3. Setting up for Live View Shooting6.4. Working with Live View6.4.1. Shooting in Live View6.4.2. Shooting tethered or with a wireless connection
7. Working with Flash and Studio Lights
7.1. Flash Technology Basics7.2. Shooting with the Built-in Flash7.2.1. Working with the built-in flash7.2.2. Red-eye Reduction7.3. Modifying Flash Exposure7.3.1. Flash Exposure Compensation7.3.2. Flash Exposure Lock7.4. Using Flash Control Options7.4.1. Disabling the flash but enabling the flash's autofocus assist beam7.4.2. Built-in flash techniques7.5. Shooting with Speedlites and Studio Lighting7.5.1. Using multiple Speedlites and studio lights7.5.2. Exploring flash techniques7.5.2.1. Bounce flash7.5.2.2. Adding catchlights to the eyes7.5.2.3. Using a Speedlite as an auxiliary light7.5.2.4. Balancing lighting extremes
8. Lenses and Accessories
8.1. Evaluating Lens Choices for the 50D8.1.1. Building a lens system8.1.2. Understanding the focal-length multiplier8.2. Types of Lenses8.2.1. About zoom lenses8.2.2. About prime lenses8.3. Working with Different Types of Lenses8.3.1. Using wide-angle lenses8.3.2. Using telephoto lenses8.3.3. Using normal lenses8.3.4. Using macro lenses8.3.5. Using tilt-and-shift lenses8.3.6. Using Image Stabilized lenses8.4. Calibrating and Fine-Tuning Lenses8.4.1. Calibrating lenses for focus accuracy8.4.2. Setting lens peripheral correction8.5. Doing More with Lens Accessories8.5.1. Lens extenders8.5.2. Extension tubes and close-up lenses8.6. Learning Lens Lingo and Technology
9. Using the EOS 50D in the Field
9.1. Nature and Landscape Photography9.1.1. Packing the camera bag9.1.2. Setting up the 50D for outdoor shooting9.1.3. Exposing average scenes9.1.3.1. Basic exposure technique9.1.3.2. Advanced exposure approach9.1.4. Exposing nonaverage scenes9.1.5. Shooting landscape and nature images9.2. Portrait Photography9.2.1. Selecting gear9.2.2. Setting up the 50D for portrait shooting9.2.3. Making natural-light portraits9.2.3.1. Outdoor portraits9.2.3.2. Window light portraits9.2.3.3. Exposure approaches9.2.4. Making studio portraits9.2.5. Keep it simple9.3. Event and Action Photography9.3.1. Packing the gear bag9.3.2. Setting up the 50D for event and action shooting9.3.3. Shooting events and action9.3.3.1. Exposure approaches9.3.3.2. Shooting action images
III. Appendixes
A. The Fundamentals of Exposure
A.1. The Four Elements of ExposureA.1.1. LightA.1.2. Sensitivity: The role of ISOA.1.3. Intensity: The role of the apertureA.1.3.1. Wide apertureA.1.3.2. Narrow apertureA.1.3.3. Choosing an apertureA.1.3.4. What is depth of field?A.1.3.4.1. Shallow depth of fieldA.1.3.4.2. Extensive depth of fieldA.1.4. Time: The role of shutter speedA.2. Equivalent ExposuresA.3. Putting It All Together
B. Exploring RAW Capture
B.1. Learning about RAW CaptureB.2. Canon's RAW Conversion ProgramB.3. Sample RAW Image Conversion
C. Maintaining the 50D
C.1. Cleaning the Image SensorC.1.1. Mapping and removing dustC.1.2. Cleaning the sensor manuallyC.2. Updating Firmware and Software
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About the Author

Charlotte K. Lowrie is a professional editorial, portrait, and stock photographer and an award-winning writer based in the Seattle, Washington area. Her writing and photography have appeared in newsstand magazines and on Web sites. Her images have appeared on the Canon Digital Learning Center, and she is a featured photographer on www.takegreatpictures.com. She is the author of 11 books including the best-selling Canon EOS Rebel XSi/450D Digital Field Guide and the Canon EOS Rebel XTi/400D Digital Field Guide. She is the co-author of Exposure and Lighting for Digital Photographers Only. In addition to shooting ongoing photography assignments, Charlotte teaches two photography classes at BetterPhoto.com every month.

You can see more of Charlotte's images on her Web site at wordsandphotos.org.

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