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    Canon T3i Experience: The Still Photographer's Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon Rebel T3i / EOS 600D
    Canon T3i Experience: The Still Photographer's Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon Rebel T3i / EOS 600D
    Canon T3i Experience: The Still Photographer's Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon Rebel T3i / EOS 600D
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    Canon T3i Experience: The Still Photographer's Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon Rebel T3i / EOS 600D

    By Douglas Klostermann

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    Canon T3i Experience - The Still Photographer’s Guide to Operation and Image Creation is an eBook user’s guide and tutorial for the Canon Rebel T3i / EOS 600D. Learn to use your T3i quickly and competently to improve your photography and capture better images. Take control of your camera and the photos you create.

    This ebook covers the settings, functions and controls of this advanced dSLR, plus explains when and why to use them. It describes all Menu items, Custom Function settings and Movie Mode menu options - with recommended settings.

    This guide is for those who wish to get more out of their camera and to go beyond Full Auto and Program modes and shoot in Av mode and Tv mode. It covers basic dSLR camera functions and exposure concepts for those new to digital SLR photography, and explains more advanced camera controls and operation, such as using the various metering modes and exposure compensation for correct exposure of every image, controlling autofocus modes and focus points for sharp focus of still or moving subjects, and utilizing dramatic depth of field for professional looking photographs. This book focuses on still-photography with an introduction to video settings. Sections include:

    -Setting Up Your Camera - All of the Menu settings and Custom Function settings for the T3i / 600D, including movie mode menus, with brief descriptions and recommended settings.
    -Aperture Priority Mode (Av) and Shutter Priority Mode (Tv) - How and when to use them to create dramatic depth of field or to freeze or express motion.
    -Auto Focusing Modes and Drive Modes - How they differ, how and when to use them to capture sharp images of both still and moving subjects. Plus focus lock and back-button focusing.
    -Exposure Metering Modes - How they differ, how and when to use them for correct exposures in every situation. Plus using exposure lock.
    -Histograms, Exposure Compensation, Bracketing, and White Balance - Understanding and using these features for adjusting to the proper exposure in challenging lighting situations.
    -Lenses - Explanation of Canon lenses and choosing your next lens.
    -Composition - Brief tips, techniques, and explanations, including the creative use of depth of field.
    -The Image Taking Process - A descriptive tutorial for using the settings and controls you learned to take photos.
    -Photography Accessories
    -Introduction to Video Settings

    This digital field guide to the Canon Rebel T3i / EOS 600D is an illustrated ebook that builds upon the information found in the manual, and will help one begin to master their dSLR and learn to use the T3i to its full capabilities!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDouglas Klostermann
    Release dateMar 19, 2011
    ISBN9781452403816
    Canon T3i Experience: The Still Photographer's Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon Rebel T3i / EOS 600D
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    Douglas Klostermann

    Douglas Klostermann is a travel, culture, and humanitarian photographer, as well as the best-selling author of Full Stop photography guides including Nikon D850 Experience and Canon 5D Mark IV Experience. He has photographed for numerous organizations in the United States and Latin America, been recognized by the United Nations Development Programme for his humanitarian photography, and been published in magazines, books, and websites including Conde Nast Traveler, NationalGeographic.org, Sherman's Travel, South American Explorer, and Viva Travel Guides. Doug is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). Learn more about photography techniques and equipment on his blog Picturing Change at blog.dojoklo.com and view his photography at dojoklo.com.

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      Book preview

      Canon T3i Experience - Douglas Klostermann

      Canon T3i Experience

      The Still Photographer’s Guide to

      Operation and Image Creation

      With the Canon Rebel T3i / EOS 600D

      by: Douglas J. Klostermann

      Published by Full Stop. good writing for better photography

      Smashwords Edition

      Version 2.2b - June 2012

      Copyright 2012 Douglas J. Klostermann

      All rights reserved. This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only and may not be re-sold, file-shared, or given away. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or in print, without expressed permission from the author. Every effort has been made to make this e-book as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The information is provided on an as-is basis. The author shall have no liability or responsibility with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information provided in this e-book including but not limited to the use of any of the materials or methods described, the products, retailers, Internet web sites, or links provided.

      All contents including cover design, text, and photographs, with the exception of products, brands, logos, and content shown in Internet screenshots, are copyright by the author. All products, brands, and logos are property of the respective companies and websites. Use of terms which are trademarks or service marks in this e-book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark.

      Copyright 2012 Douglas J. Klostermann

      Cover design and photograph by the author.

      Author’s website: www.dojoklo.com

      Author’s blog: http://blog.dojoklo.com/

      Published by Full Stop. good writing for better photography

      A division of Douglas J. Klostermann Photography

      Cambridge, MA 02138 USA

      http://www.dojoklo.com/Full_Stop/

      CONTENTS

      1. INTRODUCTION

      2. MENUS and CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

      2.1 Menu Settings

      2.2 My Menu

      2.3 Movie Shooting Mode Menus

      2.4 Custom Functions Menus

      3. CAMERA OPERATION

      3.1 Camera Controls

      3.2 JPEG vs. RAW

      3.3 Focusing

      3.3a Using Autofocus

      3.3b Focus Modes

      3.3c Live View and Movie Autofocus Modes

      3.3d Back Button Focusing

      3.4 Drive Modes

      3.5 Exposure

      3.5a Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO

      3.5b Aperture Priority Mode (Av) and Shutter Priority Mode (Tv)

      3.5c Full Stops

      3.5d Manual Exposure Mode (M)

      3.6 Metering Modes

      3.6a Evaluative Metering

      3.6b Partial Metering

      3.6c Spot Metering

      3.6d Center-Weighted Average Metering

      3.6e Manual Metering

      3.6f Metering Modes and Exposure

      3.6g Exposure Lock

      3.7 Histograms

      3.8 Exposure Compensation

      3.9 Auto Exposure Bracketing

      3.10 Highlight Tone Priority and Auto Lighting Optimizer

      3.11 White Balance

      3.12 Picture Styles

      3.13 Flash

      3.14 Sensor Cleaning

      4. THE IMAGE TAKING PROCESS

      4.1 Still Subjects

      4.2 Moving Subjects

      5. COMPOSITION

      6. LENSES

      6.1 Lens Notations

      6.2 Which Lens to Buy Next

      7. VIDEO - AN INTRODUCTION

      8. PHOTOGRAPHY ACCESSORIES

      9. CONCLUSION

      1. INTRODUCTION

      With the introduction of the Rebel T3i (also known as the EOS 600D) Canon has continued its well respected line of powerful, affordable, and easy to operate digital SLR cameras. Boasting features such as its 18 megapixel sensor, 63-zone dual-layer exposure metering system, high ISO performance expandable up to 12800, and Digic 4 image processor, the T3i shares many of the capabilities of Canon’s semi-professional models. And with its 3.7 frames per second shooting speed, articulating high resolution rear LCD Monitor, and customization options it has the ability to meet most enthusiast photographers’ needs. The Canon Rebel T3i / EOS 600D is a powerful, advanced tool for digital photography and is fully capable of capturing professional quality images in most any situation you wish to use it. But it is merely a tool.

      It is up to you to make use of its features and capabilities to create the images you envision. While the camera’s manual can tell you about the settings and controls and how they function, this guide will build upon that and tell you when and why you want to use them. Every button, menu item, and Custom Function setting of the T3i is there for a reason: to help you capture the images you want. Some of them are more useful to different types of photographers and shooting situations and you don’t need to learn and use them all immediately, but this guide should help to give you the knowledge to confidently use the ones that turn your Canon Rebel T3i into an image capturing tool that works best for you.

      Figure 1 - Detail of the Canon T3i

      Take Control of Your Camera

      Since the camera is a tool to take the images you want to take, you can’t always allow the camera to make decisions for you. You have to take control of the camera to ensure that you capture exactly the images you intend - by autofocusing where you want, setting the aperture or shutter speed that you want, and obtaining the exposure you want. While the T3i is an intelligent camera, it cannot read your mind and your intentions and does not know that you wish to focus on and properly expose the small blossoms in the foreground, while making the background appear out of focus, and the branches to be caught still and not be blurred from the motion of the wind, on this bright, sunny day (see Figure 2). You have to tell the camera to do all of this, through the various controls and settings, such as the autofocus AF Mode (focus on the blossoms), the Exposure Metering Mode (properly expose the blossoms), the Aperture setting (the out-of-focus background), the Shutter Speed (freezing the motion of the branches), the ISO (bright day) and the White Balance (sunny day).

      Figure 2 - Japanese Garden, Brooklyn, NY - Autofocus, exposure metering mode, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance all considered in creating this image. Shutter speed 1/125, aperture f/6.3, ISO 200

      One has to think about all this stuff for every photo? Well, yes, that is what digital SLR photography is all about. At least if you wish to consistently create dramatic and compelling images. That is why the T3i has all these controls and features for you to make use of. You’re not in the realm of point-and-shoots anymore!

      Learning to use and get the most out of a versatile dSLR camera like the T3i takes time, practice, patience, mistakes, and experimentation. If you are not yet familiar with all the controls of a dSLR and the exposure concepts of digital photography, don’t expect to just pick it all up at once, in one or two readings of a single book. (In fact, you wouldn’t want to, as the never ending task of learning and mastering photography is a big part of what it’s all about!) Try not to become frustrated when you don’t quite understand something or aren’t yet getting the results you desire. Instead learn the controls, functions, settings, and concepts bit by bit, try them out in real life shooting situations, and return to this guide, the manual, and other photography books to address questions and problems you encounter. Continue to learn and to photograph often and it should all begin to come together, sometimes slowly and sometimes in rapid spurts of discovery and understanding.

      If you have upgraded from an older dSLR to the T3i, you should find that many of the basic controls and features are similar. And its additional features and capabilities will more easily help you to capture images and photographs that you may have been limited in consistently attaining before. If you are new to dSLR photography, this book will help guide you through its features, controls, and capabilities. Be sure to take it slowly and patiently and start with the basic features and concepts that I will explain. With practice and experience you will soon be shooting with confidence and can begin to take advantage of the camera’s more advanced functions.

      Using This Guide

      There are many different ways to use a digital SLR camera and its controls to capture images, and many diverse situations in which photographers work. I’m going to concentrate on the techniques that I believe are the most practical, useful, and effective for the majority of intermediate and dedicated photographers. The settings and controls I discuss can apply to various types of photography including everyday general photography, action, and travel photography. Once you have a firm grasp of the controls, settings, and basic techniques you will have the tools and knowledge to address different issues and challenging situations, and I encourage you to experiment and continue to learn.

      Since this guide is intended to help you get the most out of your T3i, it will not go into detail about all of the automatic features. The Canon T3i is a sophisticated tool that deserves to be used to its full potential, and that involves taking control of the camera and its functions, which means taking it off Auto, off Program, off automatically selected auto-focus points, off Auto ISO. While this may be more challenging at first, these are the techniques that are necessary to take full advantage of the capabilities of any dSLR including the T3i, and will lead you to having more control and consistency over your image making. Hopefully this will inevitably lead to better images!

      This guide is intended to be used with the camera in your hands. That is the best way to directly follow and understand the controls, functions, and settings as they are being explained. It is also intended to be used in conjunction with and in addition to the camera’s manual, not to completely replace it, so every bit of information in the Canon EOS Rebel T3i / EOS 600D Instruction Manual will not be repeated here. Among the official manual’s sometimes brief descriptions or frustratingly incomplete explanations, there is some very valuable information, as well as the basics for buttons, controls, and how to change all the settings. Note that the T3i manual can also be obtained as a PDF file from the Canon website:

      http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/0/0300004720/01/eosrt3i-eos600d-im-en.pdf

      As you can see, there

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