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*The T1i has battery type (E5), and the T2i has battery type (E8), these are not cross-compatible<br> | *The T1i has battery type (E5), and the T2i has battery type (E8), these are not cross-compatible<br> | ||
| − | *Whenever possible it is recommended to shoot video using the T2i camera because of the added video features over the T1i model | + | *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 | *Additional accessories including AC adapter cables, memory card readers, lenses, and remotes are available separately through Media Loan | ||
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=== Camera Settings === | === Camera Settings === | ||
| − | #Turn off both Auto Focus and Image Stabilizer switches on the lens | + | #Turn off both Auto Focus and Image Stabilizer switches on the lens |
| − | #Turn the camera dial to the movie mode (camera icon) | + | #Turn the camera dial to the movie mode (camera icon) |
| − | #Press the Menu button and adjust the following settings [[Canon Rebel Video Settings Guide|Canon Rebel Video Settings Guide]] | + | #Press the Menu button and adjust the following settings [[Canon Rebel Video Settings Guide|Canon Rebel Video Settings Guide]] |
| − | #Press the red video record button near the viewfinder to start video recording. | + | #Press the red video record button near the viewfinder to start video recording. |
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=== Shooting Settings === | === Shooting Settings === | ||
'''Set the ISO/ASA''': | '''Set the ISO/ASA''': | ||
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''(film grain - light sensitivity)'' | ''(film grain - light sensitivity)'' | ||
| − | + | *Press the ISO button and use the scroll wheel to adjust values. | |
| − | *Press the ISO button and use the scroll wheel to adjust values. | + | *Anything above 800 will look pretty grainy. |
| − | *Anything above 800 will look pretty grainy. | + | |
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'''Set White Balance''': | '''Set 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. |
| − | *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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'''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. | + | |
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'''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. | ||
| + | '''Start Recording''' | ||
| + | *Press the camera button with the red dot directly next to the viewfinder to start video recording. (Pressing the shutter will only take a still image) | ||
| + | *Press the camera record button again to stop. | ||
| + | ''It is recommended to have pre and post roll before and after each shot.'' | ||
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=== Related Articles === | === Related Articles === | ||
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[http://littlegreatideas.com/stabilizer/diy/ DIY Steadicam] | [http://littlegreatideas.com/stabilizer/diy/ DIY Steadicam] | ||
| − | [[Category:Multimedia_Lab]] | + | [[Category:Multimedia_Lab]] [[Category:DSLR_Video]] |
| − | [[Category:DSLR_Video]] | + | |
Revision as of 13:58, 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.
Start Recording
- Press the camera button with the red dot directly next to the viewfinder to start video recording. (Pressing the shutter will only take a still image)
- Press the camera record button again to stop.
It is recommended to have pre and post roll before and after each shot.
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