Learning Your Canon DSLR Camera

Get up to speed quickly with the essential features and controls of all Canon DSLR cameras.

Welcome

• Learn how to use your Canon DSLR
• How to use this course
• Downloading your user manual

1. Canon Quick Start

• A guided tour: Common buttons and controls
• Getting ready to shoot
• Powering up your camera
• Reducing camera shake
• Shooting and reviewing in Auto mode
• Shooting in scene modes

2. A Closer Look at Your Canon Camera

• Setting essential camera menu settings
• Touring the viewfinder
• Shooting in Live View
• Using the Quick Control screen
• Autofocus basics
• Lens controls and zoom functions
• Image review and playback
• Changing image format and size
• Guided menu system feature assist

3. Shooting in Programmed Auto Mode

• What is Programmed Auto mode?
• Changing ISO
• Adjusting exposure compensation
• Using program shift mode

4. Exploring Autofocus

• Understanding focus points and autofocus
• Choosing the autofocus selection mode
• Focusing manually

5. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes

• Shooting in continuous (burst) mode
• Silent shooting
• Using the self-timer
• Using a remote

6. Understanding Exposure Controls

• Understanding and switching between metering modes
• Exposure lock
• Aperture priority mode
• Shutter Priority mode
• Manual mode
• Long-time exposures (Bulb)
• Exposure bracketing and HDR shooting

7. Beyond the Basics

• Setting a custom white balance
• Using picture styles
• Using creative filters
• Highlight Tone Priority and Dynamic Range Optimizer
• Shooting panoramas
• Adjusting your LCD
• Cleaning your image sensor
• Customizing your camera menus

8. Working with Video and Your Canon Camera

• Adjusting movie record settings
• Choosing the right memory card for recording video
• Attaching an external microphone to the camera
• Recording movies
• Playback of movie files

9. Wireless Functions

• Connecting to WiFi to share photos
• Connecting your camera to the Canon Camera Connect app
• Controlling your camera with a smartphone
• Sharing images with the Canon Camera Connect app

Conclusion

• Next steps