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=== Shooting Settings === | === Shooting Settings === | ||
| − | #'''Set the ISO/ASA''' (film grain - light sensitivity) | + | #'''Set the ISO/ASA''': |
| − | + | ''(film grain - light sensitivity)'' | |
| + | *Press the ISO button and use the scroll wheel to adjust values. | ||
#'''Set the white balance''': | #'''Set the white balance''': | ||
| − | 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 | + | *In the menu settings select that white image as the custom white balance reference. |
| − | *Press Display | + | *Press Display. |
| − | + | *Press Quick menu. | |
| − | + | *Select custom white balance using the scroll wheel. | |
*Press Quick menu to exit. | *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. | *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. | |
| − | + | *Use the focus assist zoom button to toggle magnification x5, or x10 to do critical focus. | |
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=== Related Articles === | === Related Articles === | ||
Revision as of 13:46, 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)
- Press 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.
- Use the focus assist zoom button to toggle magnification x5, or x10 to do critical focus.
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