Learning the Canon Rebel T4i and T5i (EOS 650D and 700D)

Course details

Get up to speed quickly with the essential features and controls of the Canon T4i and T5i—two great DSLR cameras that bundle popular features and powerful controls in smaller and more affordable packages. Explore the shooting modes that go beyond "auto"; find out how to take bracketed photos and videos; and learn to adjust camera settings, like ISO, for specific situations, such as mixed lighting, fast movement, and low lighting levels. If you understand your gear, you can get consistently better photos, so keep your camera close by, as Rich explores its many features and controls.

Learning objectives
Reviewing the lens controls
Changing image format and size
Adjusting ISO and exposure compensations
Using Program Shift mode
Exploring Autofocus
Focusing manually
Shooting in Continuous (burst) mode
Switching between metering modes
Shooting with flash
Shooting video

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - How to use this course

1. Quick Start

03 - A guided tour - Buttons and controls (T5i)
04 - The differences between the T4i and the T5i
05 - Getting ready to shoot
06 - Powering up
07 - Taking some shots in Auto and Creative Auto mode
08 - Shooting in special scene modes

2. A Closer Look at the Camera

09 - Touring the viewfinder
10 - Using the LCD monitor and touchscreen
11 - Autofocus basics
12 - Lens controls
13 - Image review and playback
14 - Changing image format and size

3. Shooting in Program Auto Exposure Mode

15 - What is Program Auto Exposure mode
16 - Changing ISO
17 - Adjusting exposure compensation
18 - Using Program Shift mode

4. Exploring Autofocus

19 - Understanding focus points and autofocus
20 - Focus modes
21 - Focusing manually

5. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes

22 - Shooting in Continuous (burst) mode
23 - Using the self-timer
24 - Mirror Lockup mode

6. Understanding Exposure Controls

25 - Understanding and switching between metering modes
26 - Exposure lock
27 - Aperture-Priority mode
28 - Shutter-Priority mode
29 - Manual mode
30 - Auto exposure bracketing
31 - White balance

7. Beyond the Basics

32 - More playback options
33 - Shooting with built-in flash
34 - Using Picture Styles
35 - Using Live View
36 - Shooting video
37 - Playing back video

Conclusion

38 - Goodbye