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Take a shot of a white piece of paper in the subject area. | Take a shot of a white piece of paper in the subject area. | ||
− | + | *In the menu settings select that white image as the custom white balance reference. . | |
− | + | *Press Display | |
**Press Quick menu. | **Press Quick menu. | ||
#Select custom white balance using the scroll wheel. | #Select custom white balance using the scroll wheel. | ||
− | + | *Press Quick menu to exit. | |
#'''Adjust exposure''' | #'''Adjust exposure''' | ||
− | + | *Press the * symbol to adjust exposure settings in combination with the AV button and scroll wheel. | |
#'''Focus''': | #'''Focus''': | ||
**Press the AF button to zoom and focus, or use the camera zoom and focus controls on the lens. | **Press the AF button to zoom and focus, or use the camera zoom and focus controls on the lens. |
Revision as of 13:44, 23 August 2012
Contents
Shooting Video on the Canon Rebel DSLR T1/2i
Notes
- The T1i has battery type (E5), and the T2i has battery type (E8), these are not cross-compatible
- Whenever possible it is recommended to shoot video using the T2i camera because of the added video features over the T1i model
- Additional accessories including AC adapter cables, memory card readers, lenses, and remotes are available separately through Media Loan
Camera Settings
- Turn off both Auto Focus and Image Stabilizer switches on the lens
- Turn the camera dial to the movie mode (camera icon)
- Press the Menu button and adjust the following settings Canon Rebel Video Settings Guide
- Press the red video record button near the viewfinder to start video recording.
Shooting Settings
- Set the ISO/ASA (film grain - light sensitivity) by pressing the ISO button and use the scroll wheel to adjust values.
- Set the white balance:
Take a shot of a white piece of paper in the subject area.
- In the menu settings select that white image as the custom white balance reference. .
- Press Display
- Press Quick menu.
- Select custom white balance using the scroll wheel.
- Press Quick menu to exit.
- Adjust exposure
- Press the * symbol to adjust exposure settings in combination with the AV button and scroll wheel.
- Focus:
- Press the AF button to zoom and focus, or use the camera zoom and focus controls on the lens.
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