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=== Shooting Settings === | === Shooting Settings === | ||
| − | + | '''Set the ISO/ASA''': | |
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''(film grain - light sensitivity)'' | ''(film grain - light sensitivity)'' | ||
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*Press the ISO button and use the scroll wheel to adjust values. | *Press the ISO button and use the scroll wheel to adjust values. | ||
| − | *'''Set | + | *Anything above 800 will look pretty grainy. |
| − | *Take a shot of a white piece of paper in the subject area. | + | |
| + | '''Set White Balance''': | ||
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| + | *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. | + | *Press Quick menu. |
| − | *Select custom white balance using the scroll wheel. | + | *Select custom white balance using the scroll wheel. |
| − | *Press Quick menu to exit. | + | *Press Quick menu to exit. |
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| − | *Press the * symbol to adjust exposure settings in combination with the AV button and scroll wheel. | + | '''Adjust exposure''': |
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| + | *Press the * symbol to adjust exposure settings in combination with the AV button and scroll wheel. | ||
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| + | '''Focus''': | ||
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*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. | ||
*Use the focus assist zoom button to toggle magnification x5, or x10 to do critical focus. | *Use the focus assist zoom button to toggle magnification x5, or x10 to do critical focus. | ||
Revision as of 13:48, 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.
- Anything above 800 will look pretty grainy.
Set 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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