DSLR Video - T2i-T1i - Intro

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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
  • Additional accessories including AC adapter cables, memory card readers, lenses, and remotes are  available separately through Media Loan


Camera Settings

  1. Turn off both Auto Focus and Image Stabilizer switches on the lens
  2. Press the Menu button and adjust the following settings Canon Rebel Video Settings Guide

Shooting Settings

  1. Take a shot of a white piece of paper in the subject area
  2. In the menu settings select that white image as the custom white balance reference
  3. Press Display
  4. Press Quick menu
  5. Select custom white balance using the scroll wheel
  6. Press Quick menu to exit
  7. Press the * symbol to adjust exposure settings in combination with the AV button and scroll wheel
  8. Press the AF button to zoom and focus


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Resources

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T1i Manual

T2i Manual
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