Year: 2011
Author: David D. Busch
Feature: User's Guide, Tutorial
Publisher: Course Technology, a part of Cengage Learning
ISBN: 978-1-4354-5691-4
Language: English
Format: PDF
Pages 495
Welcome to the Canon EOS 7D, Canon's new digital SLR that is loaded with professional features at an affordable price. DAVID BUSCH'S CANON EOS 7D GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY shows readers how to make the most of their camera's robust feature set, including 18 megapixel resolution, blazing fast automatic focus, the real-time preview system Live View, and full HD movie-making capabilities, to take outstanding photos and videos. They'll learn how, when, and, most importantly, why to use all the cool features and functions of their camera to take eye-popping photographs. Introductory chapters will help them get comfortable with the basics of their camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply the Canon EOS 7D's exposure modes, focus controls, and electronic flash options. This book is chock full of hands-on tips for choosing lenses, flash units, and software products to use with their new camera. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so they'll quickly learn how to their Canon EOS 7D, and use it well.
Contents:
Preface
Introduction
PART I: GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR CANON EOS 7D
Chapter 1 Canon EOS 7D: Thinking Outside of the Box
- First Things First
- Initial Set-up
- Activating Your EOS 7D
Chapter 2 Canon EOS 7D Quick Start
- Selecting a Shooting Mode
- Choosing a Metering Mode
- Choosing a Focus Mode
- Selecting a Focus Point
- Other Settings
- Using the Built-in Flash
- Taking a Picture
- Reviewing the Images You've Taken
- Transferring Photos to Your Computer
Chapter 3 Canon EOS 7D Roadmap
- Canon EOS 7D: Front View
- The Canon EOS 7D’s Business End
- Going Topside
- LCD Panel Readouts
- Lens Components
- Looking Inside the Viewfinder
- Underneath Your EOS 7D
PART II: BEYOND THE BASICS
Chapter 4 Understanding Exposure
- Getting a Handle on Exposure
- How the EOS 7D Calculates Exposure
- Choosing a Metering Method
- Choosing an Exposure Method
- Adjusting Exposure with ISO Settings
- Exposure Bracketing
- Dealing with Noise
- Fixing Exposures with Histograms
Chapter 5 Mastering the Mysteries of Autofocus
- How Focus Works
- Focus Modes
- Setting the AF Point
- Fine-Tuning the Focus of Your Lenses
- Lens Tune-Up
Chapter 6 Advanced Shooting, Live View, and Movies
- Working with Live View
- Shooting Movies
- Tips for Shooting Better Video
- Continuous Shooting
- More Exposure Options
- A Tiny Slice of Time
- Long Exposures
- Delayed Exposures
PART III: ADVANCED TOOLS
Chapter 7 Customizing with the Shooting and Playback Menus
- Anatomy of the EOS 7D's Menus
- Shooting 1, 2, 3, & 4 Menu Options
- Playback 1 & 2 Menu Options
Chapter 8 Customizing with Set-up, Custom Functions, and My Menus
- Set-up 1, 2, and 3 Menu Options
- Custom Functions I/II/III/IV
- My Menu
Chapter 9 Working with Lenses
- But Don't Forget the Crop Factor
- Your First Lens
- What Lenses Can You Use?
- Ingredients of Canon's Alphanumeric Soup
- Your Second (and Third…) Lens
- Categories of Lenses
- Using Wide-Angle and Wide-Zoom Lenses
- Using Telephoto and Tele-Zoom Lenses
- Add-ons and Special Features
Chapter 10 Working with Light
- Continuous Illumination versus Electronic Flash
- Continuous Lighting Basics
- Electronic Flash Basics
- Getting Started with the Built-In Flash
- More on Flash Control Settings
- Using External Electronic Flash
- Using External Electronic Flash
Chapter 11 Using the EOS 7D's Wireless Flash Controller
- Elements of Wireless Flash
- Getting Started
- Selecting Wireless Functions
- Working with Groups
- Using Wireless Flash Creatively
- Single-Flash Unit Ideas
- Two-Light Setups
- Three-Light Setups
PART IV: ENHANCING YOUR EXPERIENCE
Chapter 12 Downloading, Editing, and Printing Your Images
- Printing
- Using the Supplied Software
- Transferring Your Photos
- Editing Your Photos
Chapter 13 Canon EOS 7D: Troubleshooting and Prevention
- Updating Your Firmware
- Protecting Your LCD
- Troubleshooting Memory Cards
- Replacing Your Clock Battery
- Cleaning Your Sensor
Glossary
Index

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