The 50D has advanced customizable settings to help you get your best pictures.
The Canon EOS 50D is an advanced digital SLR that can shoot in creative and manual settings in up to 15 megapixels. The 50D has an RGB color filter system and a CMOS cropped-frame sensor. The 50D uses interchangeable EF-mount lenses to take pictures and CompactFlash memory cards to store images. Canon's 50D's intuitive interface can be easily controlled by the intermediate to advanced photographer.
Instructions
1. Turn the "Mode" dial on top of the camera to select a shooting mode. Modes are "Program," "Aperture Priority," "Shutter Speed Priority" and "Manual." In "Program," "Aperture" and "Shutter Priority" modes, use the dial on the back of the camera to adjust exposure value. Use the main dial, behind the shutter release, to adjust the default setting. In "Manual" mode, use the main dial to adjust shutter speed. Adjust the aperture setting by using the control dial on the back of the 50D body.
2. Adjust the ISO by holding down the "ISO" button and turning the main dial. The Canon 50D's ISO ranges from 100 to 3200. The ISO is automatically set when the ISO setting is changed to "Auto."
3. Lock the exposure on the Canon EOS 50D by pressing the "Asterisk" button on the back of the camera body. Pressing the "AE Lock" button maintains the current exposure settings so they do not change under varying light conditions.
4. Select the "Quality" field in the main menu using the main control dial. Choose a file type and size for your pictures. The EOS 50D can shoot RAW files, JPEGs or both simultaneously. RAW files carry three times as much information as JPEGs, giving you more color detail options while editing your photos. The "RAW" option in the menu refers to the biggest raw file setting. The "SRAW" option refers to smaller raw files. The "L," "M" and "S" settings represent the large, medium and small JPEG file settings.
5. Correct white balance by selecting "Menu" and "WB Shift/Bkt." Press "Set" when done. Toggle the directional button above the control dial on the back of the 50D body to shift the color in any of the directions displayed on the grid. On the grid, color filters are displayed clockwise in this order: green, amber, magenta and blue. The box on the right corner of the LCD indicates how far you have shifted the color in any one direction. Pick your desired setting and press the "Set" button to save and use it for picture taking.
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