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David Busch's Canon EOS 90D Guide to Digital Photography

by David D. Busch

July 2020

Beginner to intermediate

400 pages

14h 23m

English

Rocky Nook

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First Things FirstInitial SetupBattery IncludedFinal Steps

Navigating the MenusMastering the Touch ScreenSelecting a Shooting ModeChoosing a Metering ModeChoosing a Focus ModeSelecting an AF Area/Point Selection ModeOther SettingsAdjusting ISOUsing the Self-TimerUsing the Built-in FlashTaking a PictureReviewing the Images You’ve TakenCruising Through Index ViewsTransferring Photos to Your ComputerShooting Tips
Using Cross ReferencesFront ViewThe Canon EOS 90D’s Business EndJumping AroundGoing TopsideLCD Panel ReadoutsUnderneath Your 90DLens ComponentsLooking Inside the Viewfinder
Getting a Handle on ExposureEquivalent ExposureHow the 90D Calculates ExposureCorrectly ExposedOverexposedUnderexposedThe Importance of ISOChoosing a Metering MethodChoosing an Exposure MethodBasic Zone Exposure MethodsAperture-PriorityShutter-PriorityProgram ModeManual ExposureAdjusting Exposure with ISO SettingsDealing with Visual NoiseMaking EV ChangesFast EV ChangesSlower EV ChangesBracketing ParametersBracketing Auto CancelBracketing SequenceNumber of ExposuresIncrement Between ExposuresWorking with HDRUsing HDR ModeHDR Backlight ControlBracketing and Merge to HDRFixing Exposures with HistogramsTonal RangeHistogram BasicsUnderstanding HistogramsBasic Zone ModesMaking Changes in Basic Zone Modes
How Focus WorksContrast DetectionPhase DetectionDual Pixel CMOS AFCross-Type Focus PointFocus ModesAdding Circles of ConfusionYour Autofocus Mode OptionsOne-Shot AFAI Servo AFAI Focus AFSelecting an AF Area Selection ModeAF with Color TrackingOther Important AF ParametersBack-Button FocusActivating Back-Button FocusFine-Tuning the Autofocus of Your LensesLens Tune-Up
But Don’t Forget the Crop FactorYour First LensBuy Now, Expand LaterWhat Lenses Can You Use?EF vs. EF-SIngredients of Canon’s Alphanumeric SoupSelect EF LensesMore WinnersWhat Lenses Can Do for YouZoom or Prime?Categories of LensesUsing Wide-Angle and Wide-Zoom LensesAvoiding Potential Wide-Angle ProblemsUsing Telephoto and Tele-Zoom LensesAvoiding Telephoto Lens ProblemsTelephotos and Bokeh
Anatomy of the 90D’s MenusShooting Menu OptionsShooting Menu Options (Live View Mode)Shooting Menu Options (Movie Mode)Image QualityStill Image Aspect RatioImage ReviewRelease Shutter without CardLens Aberration CorrectionFlash ControlExposure Compensation/Automatic Exposure BracketingISO Speed SettingsAuto Lighting OptimizerHighlight Tone PriorityWhite BalanceCustom White BalanceWhite Balance Shift and BracketingColor SpacePicture StyleLong Exposure Noise ReductionHigh ISO Speed Noise ReductionDust Delete DataLive View ShootingMultiple ExposureHDR ModeInterval TimerBulb TimerAnti-Flicker ShootingMirror LockupLens Electronic MFAF-Assist Beam FiringPlayback Menu OptionsProtect ImagesRotate ImageErase ImagesPrint OrderPhotobook Set-upCreative FiltersRAW Image ProcessingCreative AssistQuick Control RAW ProcessingRed-eye CorrectionCreate AlbumCroppingResizeRatingSlide ShowSet Image Search ConditionsImage Jump with Main DialPlayback Information DisplayHighlight AlertAF Point Disp.Playback GridView from Last Seen
Connecting to a Smartphone via BluetoothConnecting to a Smartphone Using Wi-FiConnecting to a Computer Using Wi-FiWi-Fi Connection Using an Access PointPrinting from a Wi-Fi PrinterUploading to a Web ServiceConnecting to Wireless Remote ControlGeotaggingReady to Go
Set-up Menu OptionsSelect FolderFile NumberingAuto RotateFormat CardAuto Power OffDisplay BrightnessScreen Off/On ButtonDate/Time/ZoneLanguageVideo SystemTouch ControlBeepHeadphone VolumeBattery Info.Sensor CleaningMode GuideFeature GuideHelp Text SizeViewfinder DisplayINFO. Button Display Options (Viewfinder Mode)Shooting Information Display (Live View Mode)HDMI ResolutionHDMI HDR OutputMulti Function LockCustom Shooting Mode (C1/C2 Modes)Clear All Camera SettingsCopyright InformationManual/Software URLCertification Logo DisplayFirmwareCustom Functions MenuC.Fn I-1: Exposure Level IncrementsC.Fn I-2: ISO Speed Setting IncrementsC.Fn I-3: Bracketing Auto CancelC.Fn I-4: Bracketing SequenceC.Fn I-5: Number of Bracketed ShotsC.Fn I-6: Safety ShiftC.Fn I-7: Exposure Compensation Auto CancelC.Fn I-8: AE Lock Metering Mode After FocusC.Fn II-1: Tracking SensitivityC.Fn II-2: Acceleration/Deceleration TrackingC.Fn II-3: AF Point Auto SwitchingC.Fn II-4: AI Servo 1st Image PriorityC.Fn II-5: AI Servo 2nd Image PriorityC.Fn II-6: Lens Drive when AF ImpossibleC.Fn II-7: Select AF Area Selection ModeC.Fn II-8: Limit AF MethodsC.Fn II-9: AF Area Selection MethodC.Fn II-10: Orientation Linked AF PointC.Fn II-11: Initial AF Point, AI Servo AFC.Fn II-12: Auto AF Point Selection: EOS iTR (Color Tracking) AFC.Fn II-13: Manual AF Point Selection Movement (Viewfinder Shooting)C.Fn II-14: AF Point Display During Focus (Viewfinder Shooting)C.Fn II-15: VF Display IlluminationC.Fn II-16: AF MicroadjustmentC.Fn III-1: Warnings in ViewfinderC.Fn III-2: Dial Direction During Tv/AvC.Fn III-3: Custom ControlsC.Fn III-4: Retract Lens on Power OffC.Fn III-5: Audio CompressionClear All Custom Func. (C.Fn)My Menu
Live View Shooting MenusMetering TimerExposure SimulationTouch ShutterShutter ModeFocus BracketingAF MethodEye Detection AFContinuous AFLens Electronic Manual FocusMF Peaking SettingsUsing Touch Focus/Touch ShutterTouch FocusTouch ShutterLive View DisplaysShooting Information DisplayShooting MoviesMovie Mode Shooting MenusMovie Recording QualitySound RecordingMovie Digital ISTime-lapse MovieRemote ControlVideo SnapshotMovie ISO Speed SettingsMovie Auto Slow ShutterMetering TimerHDMI Information DisplayAF MethodMovie Servo AFEye Detection AFLens Electronic Manual FocusMovie Servo AF Track SensitivityMovie Servo AF SpeedMF Peaking SettingsExposure OptionsFormats, Compression, and Frame RatesMP4 FormatCompressionFrame RateHigh Frame Rate VideoHDR MoviesVideo SnapshotsShooting Movies with Creative FiltersPlayback and EditingFrame Grabs
Continuous Lighting BasicsLiving with Color TemperatureElectronic Flash BasicsHow Electronic Flash WorksGhost ImagesAvoiding Sync-Speed ProblemsDetermining ExposureGuide NumbersGetting Started with Electronic FlashFlash in Other ModesFlash RangeRed-Eye Reduction and Autofocus AssistFlash Exposure Compensation and FE LockMore on Flash Control SettingsFlash FiringE-TTL II MeteringRed-eye ReductionSlow SynchroBuilt-in Flash SettingsUsing Flash ModeExternal Flash Function SettingLearning about MULTI FlashContinuous Shooting PriorityExternal Automatic/External Manual (Ext.A/Ext.M)High-Speed SyncFlash C.Fn SettingsClear SettingsWorking with External Electronic FlashSpeedlite 600EX-RT/600EX II-RTSpeedlite 580EX IISpeedlite 470EX-AISpeedlite 430EX III-RTSpeedlite 320EXSpeedlite EL-100Speedlite 270EX IIClose-Up Lites
Wireless EvolutionElements of Wireless FlashFlash CombinationsControlling Flash UnitsWhy Use Wireless Flash?Key Wireless ConceptsWhich Flashes Can Be Operated Wirelessly?Getting StartedSetting Up a Master Flash/Controller (“Sender”)Using the Built-in Flash as an Optical MasterUsing a Speedlite as an Optical MasterUsing the ST-E2 Transmitter as an Optical MasterUsing the Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX II-RT as Radio MasterUsing the Speedlite 430EX III-RT as Radio MasterUsing the ST-E3-RT as Radio MasterChoosing a ChannelWorking with GroupsRatio ControlRemote Release Function/Linked Shooting
Continuous ShootingMore Exposure OptionsA Tiny Slice of TimeWorking with Short ExposuresLong ExposuresThree Ways to Take Long ExposuresWorking with Long ExposuresDelayed ExposuresSelf-TimerTime-Lapse MoviesInterval Timer ShootingFocus Bracketing
Updating Your FirmwareOfficial FirmwareUpgrading Your FirmwareProtecting Your LCDTroubleshooting Memory CardsAll Your Eggs in One Basket?What Can Go Wrong?What Can You Do?Cleaning Your SensorDust the FAQs, Ma’amIdentifying and Dealing with DustAvoiding DustSensor Cleaning

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Quick Start

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Now it’s time to fire up your EOS 90D and take some photos. The easy part is turning on the power—that On/Off switch on the left side, just south of the Mode Dial. Turn on the camera, and, if you mounted a lens and inserted a fresh battery and memory card—as I prompted you in the last chapter—you’re ready to begin. You’ll need to select a shooting mode, metering mode, focus mode, and, if need be, elevate the 90D’s built-in flash.

Navigating the Menus

While you’ll find complete instructions for using every menu option the 90D offers in Chapters 8 and 9, the next few chapters will often ask you to use the camera’s menu system to make adjustments. The 90D often provides several different ways of performing an action, and menu ...