Introduction
Welcome
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What is an SLR?
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A note for 5D Mark II users
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Using this course
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Updated features of 5DS and 5DSR cameras
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1. Getting to Know Your Canon SLR
Exploring basic camera anatomy
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Attaching a lens to your camera
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Examining batteries and media cards
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Powering up
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Exploring the menu system
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Clearing all settings
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Setting the date and time
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Setting the language
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Formatting the media card
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Holding the camera
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2. Shooting in Auto Mode
Setting Scene Intelligent Auto mode
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Exploring the viewfinder display
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Touring the LCD screen and the status display
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Exploring the top-mounted control buttons
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Autofocus basics
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Metering basics
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Reviewing images
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Working with image playback
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3. Shooting in Program Mode
Exploring Program mode
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Working with exposure compensation
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Using the lock switch
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Revisiting metering
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Changing the ISO
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Looking at ISO speed settings
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Exploring long exposure noise reduction
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Exploring high ISO noise reduction
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Using program shift
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Exploring image format and size
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Using the Info button
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Examining level and grid display
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Using the Quick Control screen
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Setting the color space
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Configuring multiple media cards
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Using the feature guide
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4. Controlling Autofocus
Exploring focus modes
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Selecting autofocus areas
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Exploring other autofocus options
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Customizing servo auto focus
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Exploring autofocus custom functions
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Using manual focus
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5. Controlling White Balance
Using auto white balance
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Exploring white balance presets
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Using manual white balance
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6. Using Drive Mode and the Self-Timer
Exploring Drive mode
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Using the self-timer
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Using remote controls
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7. Exposure and Control Options
Exploring metering modes
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Using exposure lock
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Working with focus points and metering
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Exploring Aperture Priority mode
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Using the depth of field preview button
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Using Shutter Priority mode
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Using Manual mode
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Using auto exposure bracketing
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Exploring Bulb mode
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Working with the Auto Lighting Optimizer
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Correcting lens aberration
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Exploring Highlight Tone Priority
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Understanding high-dynamic range (HDR)
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Creating multiple exposures
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Using the mirror lockup feature
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8. More Playback Options
Modifying LCD brightness
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Rotating images
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Using the playback grid
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Enabling AF point display
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Rating images
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Protecting and deleting images
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Using Quick Control during playback
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Exploring file numbering options
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Creating folders
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Changing file names
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Adding copyright information
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9. Shooting with Picture Styles
Defining picture styles
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Exploring predefined picture styles
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Adjusting predefined picture styles
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Working with the monochromatic picture style
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10. Using Live View
Activating Live View
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Focusing in Live View
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Focus manually in Live View
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Working with aspect ratio
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Exploring other Live View options
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Reviewing the drawbacks to using Live View
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11. Shooting Video
Shooting video in Auto and Program modes
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Shooting video in Priority or Manual modes
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Exploring movie playback
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12. Customizing Menus and Functions
Exploring custom modes
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Using the custom menu
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Exploring custom controls
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13. Custom Functions
What are custom functions?
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Working with exposure level increments
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Bracketing auto cancel
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Changing the number of bracketed shots
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Changing ISO speed setting increments
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Exploring the Live View shooting area display
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Enabling safety shift
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Clearing all custom functions
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14. Care and Maintenance
Camera and sensor cleaning
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Using the Battery Info command
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Looking at operating conditions and temperatures
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Getting firmware updates
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15. Shooting Examples
Exploring focus and composition
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Using an exposure strategy
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Controlling exposure through Program mode
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