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Canon® EOS Rebel T1i/500D Digital Field Guide

by Charlotte K. Lowrie

July 2009

Beginner to intermediate

464 pages

7h 36m

English

Wiley

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Choosing a Shooting ModeAutomatic/Basic Zone shooting modesCreative Zone shooting modesSetting the Date and TimeSetting the Image Recording QualitySetting the ISOSetting the White BalanceSetting the Autofocus Mode and Autofocus Point
1.1. Roadmap to the Rebel T1i/500D1.1.1. Front camera controls1.1.2. Top camera controls1.1.3. Rear camera controls1.1.4. Side camera controls1.1.5. Lens controls1.1.6. The LCD1.1.7. Viewfinder display1.2. Setting Up the Rebel T1i/500D1.3. About Media Cards1.4. Choosing the File Format and Quality1.4.1. JPEG format1.4.2. RAW format1.4.3. RAW + JPEG1.5. Changing File Numbering1.5.1. Continuous file numbering1.5.2. Auto reset1.5.3. Manual reset1.6. General Setup Options1.7. Viewing and Playing Back Images1.7.1. Single-image playback1.7.2. Index display1.7.3. Slide show1.7.4. Image jump1.7.5. Using the Display (DISP.) button1.8. Erasing and Protecting Images1.8.1. Erasing images1.8.2. Protecting images1.8.3. Add copyright information1.9. Using the EOS Integrated Cleaning System1.9.1. Automatic sensor cleaning1.9.2. Obtaining Dust Delete Data1.9.3. Applying Dust Delete Data
2.1. Choosing a Shooting Mode2.1.1. How shooting modes relate to exposure2.1.2. Basic Zone shooting modes2.1.2.1. Creative Auto mode2.1.2.2. Full Auto mode2.1.2.3. Portrait mode2.1.2.4. Landscape mode2.1.2.5. Close-up mode2.1.2.6. Sports mode2.1.2.7. Night Portrait mode2.1.2.8. Flash-off mode2.1.2.9. Movie mode2.1.3. Creative Zone shooting modes2.1.3.1. P mode2.1.3.2. Tv mode2.1.3.3. Av mode2.1.3.4. M mode2.1.3.5. A-DEP mode2.2. Setting the ISO Sensitivity2.2.1. About ISO settings2.2.2. Expanded ISO settings2.3. Metering Light to Determine Exposure Settings2.3.1. How the Rebel T1i/500D meters light2.3.2. Four metering modes2.3.2.1. Evaluative metering mode2.3.2.2. Partial metering mode2.3.2.3. Spot metering mode2.3.2.4. Center-weighted Average metering mode2.4. Evaluating and Modifying Exposure2.4.1. Evaluating exposure2.4.1.1. Brightness histogram2.4.1.2. RGB histogram2.4.2. Auto Lighting Optimizer2.4.3. Highlight Tone Priority2.4.4. Exposure Compensation2.4.5. Auto Exposure Bracketing2.4.6. Auto Exposure Lock2.5. Getting Tack-Sharp Focus2.5.1. Choosing an autofocus mode2.5.2. Selecting a single autofocus point2.6. Selecting a Drive Mode2.6.1. Single-shot mode2.6.2. Continuous mode2.6.3. Self-timer modes
3.1. Working with Light3.1.1. Understanding color temperature3.1.2. The colors of light3.1.2.1. Sunrise3.1.2.2. Midday3.1.2.3. Sunset3.1.2.4. Diffused light3.1.2.5. Electronic flash3.1.2.6. Tungsten light3.1.2.7. Fluorescent and other light3.1.3. Metering light3.2. Choosing White Balance Options3.2.1. Using white balance options3.2.2. Set a custom white balance3.2.3. Use White Balance Auto Bracketing3.2.4. Set White Balance Correction3.3. Choosing and Customizing a Picture Style3.4. Registering a User Defined Picture Style3.5. Using the Picture Style Editor3.6. About Color Spaces3.6.1. Comparing color spaces3.6.2. Choosing a color space

4.1. About Live View4.2. Live View Features and Functions4.2.1. Live View focusing options4.2.2. Live View function settings4.2.3. Using a flash with Live View4.3. Setting Up for Live View4.4. Shooting in Live View4.4.1. Shooting and focusing in Live View4.4.2. Using Live View with tethered shooting
5.1. About Video5.1.1. Video standards5.1.2. Video on the Rebel T1i/500D5.2. Recording and Playing Back Videos5.2.1. Recording videos5.2.2. Video recording tips5.2.3. Playing back videos5.3. Editing Movies
6.1. Setting Custom Functions6.1.1. Custom Function groupings6.1.2. Custom Functions specifics6.1.2.1. C.Fn I: Exposure6.1.2.1.1. C.Fn-1: Exposure-level increments6.1.2.1.2. C.Fn-2: ISO Expansion6.1.2.1.3. C.Fn-3: Flash sync. speed in Av (Aperture-priority AE) mode6.1.2.2. C.Fn II: Image6.1.2.2.1. C.Fn-4: Long-exposure noise reduction6.1.2.2.2. C.Fn-5: High ISO speed noise reduction6.1.2.2.3. C.Fn-6: Highlight tone priority6.1.2.2.4. C.Fn-7: Auto Lighting Optimizer6.1.2.3. C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive6.1.2.3.1. C.Fn-8: AF-assist beam firing6.1.2.3.2. C.Fn-9: Mirror Lockup6.1.2.4. C.Fn IV: Operation/Others6.1.2.4.1. C.Fn-10: Shutter button/AE Lock button6.1.2.4.2. C.Fn-11: Assign SET button6.1.2.4.3. C.Fn-12: LCD display when power ON6.1.2.4.4. C.Fn-13: Add original decision data6.1.3. Setting Custom Functions6.2. Customizing My Menu6.3. Other Customization Options6.3.1. Displaying the Quick Control screen6.3.2. Changing the shooting settings screen color
7.1. Exploring Flash Technology7.1.1. Using the onboard flash7.1.2. Using the flash's autofocus-assist beam without firing the flash7.1.3. Red-eye reduction7.2. Modifying Flash Exposure7.2.1. Flash Exposure Lock7.2.2. Flash Exposure Compensation7.2.3. Using flash control options7.3. Using Accessory Speedlites7.3.1. Using multiple Speedlites7.3.2. Exploring flash techniques7.3.2.1. Bounce flash7.3.2.2. Adding catchlights to the eyes7.3.2.3. Balancing lighting extremes
8.1. Understanding the Focal Length Multiplication Factor8.2. Buying Lenses for the Long Term8.3. Lens Choices8.4. Zoom Versus Prime Lenses8.4.1. About zoom lenses8.4.1.1. Zoom lens advantages8.4.1.2. Zoom lens disadvantages8.4.2. About prime lenses8.4.2.1. Prime lens advantages8.4.2.2. Prime lens disadvantages8.5. Working with Different Types of Lenses8.5.1. Working with wide-angle lenses8.5.2. Using telephoto lenses8.5.3. Using normal lenses8.5.4. Using macro lenses8.5.5. Using tilt-and-shift lenses8.5.6. Using image-stabilized lenses8.6. Fine-Tuning Lens Performance8.7. Exploring Lens Accessories8.7.1. Lens extenders8.7.2. Extension tubes and close-up lenses8.8. Learning Lens Lingo
9.1. The Four Elements of Exposure9.1.1. Light9.1.2. Sensitivity: The role of ISO9.1.3. Intensity: The role of aperture9.1.3.1. Wide aperture9.1.3.2. Narrow aperture9.1.3.3. Choosing an aperture9.1.3.4. What is depth of field?9.1.3.4.1. Shallow depth of field9.1.3.4.2. Extensive depth of field9.1.4. Time: The role of shutter speed9.2. Equivalent Exposures9.3. Putting It All Together9.4. Approaches to Composition9.4.1. Subdividing the photographic frame9.4.2. Balance and symmetry9.4.3. Tone and color9.4.4. Lines and direction9.4.5. Fill the frame9.4.6. Check the background9.4.7. Frame the subject9.4.8. Control the focus and depth of field9.4.9. Defining space and perspective
10.1. Action and Sports Photography10.1.1. Inspiration10.1.2. Taking action and sports photographs10.1.3. Action and sports photography tips10.2. Macro Photography10.2.1. Inspiration10.2.2. Taking macro photographs10.2.3. Macro photography tips10.3. Nature and Landscape Photography10.3.1. Inspiration10.3.2. Taking nature and landscape photographs10.3.3. Nature and landscape photography tips10.4. Night and Low-Light Photography10.4.1. Inspiration10.4.2. Taking night and low-light photographs10.4.3. Night and low-light photography tips10.5. Portrait Photography10.5.1. Lens choices10.5.2. Backgrounds10.5.3. Lighting10.5.4. Posing10.5.5. Rapport and direction10.5.6. Inspiration10.5.7. Taking portrait photographs10.5.8. Portrait photography tips
A.1. Downloading with a USB CableA.2. Downloading with a Card ReaderA.3. Updating the T1i/500D Firmware
B.1. Learning about RAW CaptureB.2. Sample RAW Image Conversion

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Chapter 3. Getting Great Color

In This Chapter

Working with light
Choosing white balance options
Choosing and customizing a Picture Style
Registering a User Defined Picture Style
Using the Picture Style Editor
About color spaces

With all the options for setting and refining color on the Rebel T1i/500D, you'll get excellent color in any type of light. Getting great color begins during shooting by selecting a white balance and Picture Style. And you can choose a color space to best match your printing needs. In this chapter, you learn how each option is useful in different shooting scenarios as well as learning some techniques for ensuring accurate color in any light. But before we talk about camera controls and options that ensure accurate color, it's important to understand the concepts of light and its colors.

Working with Light

One of the characteristics that will set your images apart from others is great light — looking and waiting for or setting up beautiful light makes all the difference. In addition, you can use the qualities of light to set the mood; control the viewer's emotional response to the subject; reveal or subdue the subject's shape, form, texture, and detail; and render scene colors as vibrant or subdued. This section provides the basics for exploring and using the characteristics of light.

Understanding color temperature

Few people think of light as having color until the color becomes obvious, such as at sunrise and sunset when the sun's low angle causes light to pass through ...