| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 366 pages) : illustrations. |
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For dummies |
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--For dummies.
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| Summary |
Annotation ThisFor Dummies guide aims squarely at first-time users of theEOS 6Dcamera who are looking for a guide to help them better understand their new Canon camera. The book introduces users to the camera's main functions and offers examples on how to use them to create effective digital photos. Coverage includes:Exploring the on-board controlsShooting in auto modeUsing live view and playback modesDialing in exposure and lighting controlsManipulating focus and color controlsSituational shootingGetting pics onto a PC for editingPrinting, posting online, and other ways to share imagesPart of Tens including ten editing tricks and pro functions. |
| Contents |
Canon EOS 6D For Dummies; About the Author; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Conventions Used in This Book; The Long and Winding Road Ahead; Icons and Other Delights; Shoot Lots of Pictures and Enjoy!; Part I: Getting Started With Your Canon EOS 6D; Chapter 1: Exploring Your EOS 6D; Getting in Touch with the Camera Controls; Decoding the LCD Panel; Peering into the Viewfinder; Exploring Camera Connections; Modifying Basic Camera Settings; Adjusting the Viewfinder for Maximum Clarity; Introducing Wireless and GPS; Attaching a Lens. |
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Removing a LensUsing Image Stabilization Lenses; Using a Zoom Lens; Working with SD Cards; Formatting an SD Card; About Your Camera Battery; Charging Your Camera Battery; About Sensor Cleaning; Manually Cleaning Your Sensor; Accessorizing Your EOS 6D; Keeping It Clean; Chapter 2: Creating Great Pictures Automatically; Ordering from Your Camera Menu; Taking Your First Picture; Understanding Exposure and Focal Length; Focusing On an Off-Center Subject; Focusing Manually; Shooting Pictures in SCN Mode; Shooting Pictures in Creative Auto Mode; Using the Self-Timer; Triggering the Shutter Remotely. |
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Chapter 3: Selecting Image Size and QualityUnderstanding Image Size and Quality; Specifying Image Format, Size, and Quality; Comparing Image Formats and File Sizes; Managing Image Files; Chapter 4: Using the LCD Monitor; Displaying Image Information; Using the Histogram; Previewing Your Images; Modifying Image Review Time; Changing Monitor Brightness; Deleting Images; Rotating Images; Protecting Images; Using the Quick Control Screen; Viewing Images as a Slide Show; Viewing Images on a TV Set; Part II: Going Beyond Point-and-Shoot Photography. |
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Chapter 5: Shooting Pictures and Movies with Live ViewTaking Pictures with Live View; Exploring Other Useful Live View Options; Making Movies with Your Camera; Previewing Movies on the Camera LCD Monitor; Tips for Movie Shooting; Chapter 6: Getting the Most from Your Camera; Understanding Metering; Using Your Camera's Creative Exposure Modes; Modifying Camera Exposure; Locking Focus; Choosing a Drive Mode; Exploring Useful Image Menu Commands; Enabling Highlight Alert; Using Custom Functions; Clearing Custom Functions; Chapter 7: Using Advanced Camera Features; Viewing Battery Information. |
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Using the Auto Lighting OptimizerCorrecting Lens Peripheral Illumination; Choosing a Metering Mode; Choosing the Autofocus Mode; Changing the Autofocus Point; Choosing a Picture Style; Specifying the Color Space; Setting White Balance; Specifying Color Temperature; Creating a Custom White Balance; Setting the ISO Speed; Expanding the ISO Range; Using White Balance Compensation; Flash Photography and Your EOS 6D; Modifying Flash Zoom; Clearing Flash Settings; Chapter 8: Mastering Your EOS 6D; Choosing the Optimal Settings for Specific Situations; Photographing Action; Photographing Landscapes. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Canon digital cameras -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Photography -- Digital techniques -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Single-lens reflex cameras -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Canon (Appareils-photo numériques) -- Guides, manuels, etc. |
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Photographie numérique -- Guides, manuels, etc. |
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Appareils reflex mono-objectifs (Photographie) -- Guides, manuels, etc. |
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Canon digital cameras |
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Photography -- Digital techniques |
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Single-lens reflex cameras |
| Genre |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Sahlin, Doug. Canon eos 6d for dummies. [S.l.] : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2013 111853039X (OCoLC)812570765 |
| ISBN |
9781118530412 (electronic bk.) |
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1118530411 (electronic bk.) |
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9781118530658 (electronic bk.) |
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1118530659 (electronic bk.) |
| Music No. |
EB00057863 Recorded Books |
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