Canon Eos Rebel T4i 650d Instruction Manual
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61 Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to create a balanced background and good perspective. In the mode, while you press the shutter button halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then recompose the shot and press the shutter button comple tely to take the picture. This is called “focus lock”. Focus lock is also possible in other Basic Zone modes (except Sports). In the < A> mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera changes)...
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A Full Auto Techniques (Scene Intelligent Auto) 62 You can shoot while viewing the image on the LCD monitor. This is called “Live View shooting”. For details, see page 143. 1Display the Live View image on the LCD monitor. Press the < A> button. X The Live View image will appear on the LCD monitor. 2Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When focus is achieved, the AF point will turn green a nd the beeper will sound. 3Take the picture. Press the shutter button...
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63 The camera analyzes the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. In places where flas h photography is prohibited, use the < 7 > (Flash Off) mode. This mode is also effective for capturing the particular ambience of a scene, such as candlelight scenes. Prevent camera shake if the numer ic display in the viewfinder blinks. Under low light when camera shake is prone to occur, the viewfinder’s shutter speed display will blink. Hold the camera steady or use a tripod. When using a zoom...
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64 In the mode, you can easily change the depth of field, drive mode, and flash firing. You can also choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. The default settings are the same as the < A> mode. * CA stands for Creative Auto. 1Set the Mode Dial to < C>. 2Press the < Q> button. (7 ) X The Quick Control screen will appear. 3Set the desired function. Press the < S> key to select the function to be set. X The selected function and Feature guide (p.52) will appear. For setting...
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65 C Creative Auto Shooting Pressing the < Q> button enables you to set the following: (1) Ambience-based shots You can choose the ambience you want to convey in your images. Press the < U> key or turn the < 6> dial to select the desired ambience. You can also select it from a list by pressing < 0>. For details, see page 76. (2) Blurring/sharpening the background If you move the index mark toward the left, the background will look more blurred. If you move it to ward the right, the background will...
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C Creative Auto Shooting 66 (3) Drive mode: Turn the < 6> dial to set it as desired. You can also select it from a list by pressing < 0>. < u >Single shooting : Shoot one image at a time. < i >Continuous shooting: While you hold down the shutter button completely, shots will be taken continuously. You can shoot up to approx. 5 shots per sec. < Q >Self-timer: 10sec./remote : The picture is taken 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. A remote controller can also be used. < l >Self-timer:...
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67 The (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human subject stand out. It also makes skin tones and the hair look softer. The further the distance between the subject and background, the better. The further the distance between t he subject and background, the more blurred the background will l ook. The subject will also stand out better in front of a plain, dark background. Use a telephoto lens. If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with the subject from...
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68 Use the (Landscape) mode for wide scenery or to have everything in focus from near to fa r. For vivid blues and greens, and very sharp and crisp images. With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. When using the wide-angle end of a zoom lens, objects near and far will be in focus better than at the telephoto end. It also adds breadth to landscapes. Shooting night scenes. Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this mode < 3> is also good for night scenes. Use a tripod to prevent camera...
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69 When you want to photograph flowers or small things up close, use the < 4 > (Close-up) mode. To make small things appear much larger, use a macro lens (sold separately). Use a simple background. A simple background makes the flower, etc., stand out better. Move as close as possib le to the subject. Check the lens for its minimum focusing distance. Some lenses have indications such as < 40.25m/0.8ft>. The lens minimum focusing distance is measured from the (focal plane) mark on the top left...
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70 To photograph a moving subject, whether it is a child running or a moving vehicle, use the (Sports) mode. Use a telephoto lens. Using a telephoto lens is recomm ended so you can shoot from afar. Use the center AF point to focus. Aim the center AF point over th e subject, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. Duri ng autofocusing, the beeper will continue beeping softly. If focu s cannot be achieved, the focus confirmation light < o> will blink. The default setting is < i>...