Book Description David Busch's Canon EOS RP Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting new Canon EOS RP mirrorless camera. This highly-affordable model sports a 26.2 MP full frame sensor embedded with 4,779 Dual-Pixel phase detection AF points for lightning-fast, precise autofocus. The EOS RP’s 2.36 million dot electronic viewfinder provides a bright, clear view as you shoot. There are three available adapters that it easy to supplement your RF-mount lenses with a broad selection of legacy Canon EF and EF-S optics. The EOS RP has wireless connectivity to allow linking the camera to a computer and iOS or Android smart devices, high-definition movie-making capabilities, and a versatile swiveling touch screen LCD. With this book in hand, you can quickly apply all these advanced features to your digital photography, while boosting your creativity to take great photographs with your Canon EOS RP. Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Canon EOS RP Guide to Digital Photography covers all this upscale camera's features in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy EOS RP "roadmap" chapter, an easy-to-use visual guide to the camera's features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author’s recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera’s capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Canon EOS RP today. Show and hide more
Table of Contents
Cover Title Copyright Dedication Acknowledgments About the Author Contents Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Thinking Outside the Box First Things First Initial Setup Power Options Final Steps Setting the Time and Date Selecting a Shooting Mode Basic Zone Modes Scene Intelligent Auto Adjustments Creative Zone Modes Choosing a Metering Mode Mastering the Quick Control Screen Choosing a Focus Mode Selecting AF Method Other Settings Adjusting White Balance and ISO Using Drive Modes and Self-Timer/Remote Taking a Picture Reviewing the Images You’ve Taken Cruising through Index Views Quick Control: Playback Transferring Photos to Your Computer Chapter 2 Canon EOS RP Roadmap Front View The Canon EOS RP’s Business End Right Side Controls Mastering the Touch Screen Flexible View Touch Operation Going Topside Underneath Your EOS RP Chapter 3 Recommended Settings Changing Default Settings Resetting the Canon EOS RP Recommended Default Changes Chapter 4 Nailing the Right Exposure Getting a Handle on Exposure How the Camera Calculates Exposure Correctly Exposed Overexposed Underexposed Choosing a Metering Mode Choosing a Shooting Mode Scene Intelligent Auto Mode Aperture-Priority Mode Shutter-Priority Mode Program AE Mode Flexible-Priority Mode Manual Exposure Mode Adjusting Exposure with ISO Settings Dealing with Visual Noise Making EV Changes Bracketing Parameters Bracketing Auto Cancel Bracketing Sequence Number of Exposures Increment Between Exposures Creating a Bracketed Set Working with HDR Using HDR Mode Bracketing and Merge to HDR Fixing Exposures with Histograms Tonal Range Histogram Basics Understanding Histograms Chapter 5 Mastering the Mysteries of Focus Auto or Manual Focus? How Focus Works Contrast Detection Phase Detection Dual Pixel CMOS AF Circles of Confusion and Focus Working with the AF System AF Operation AF Method Face+Tracking AF Spot AF 1-Point AF Expand AF Area Expand AF Area: Around Zone AF Fine-Tuning Your Autofocus Back-Button Focus Activating Back-Button Focus Chapter 6 Advanced Techniques, Wi-Fi, and GPS Continuous Shooting More Exposure Options A Tiny Slice of Time Working with Short Exposures Long Exposures Three Ways to Take Long Exposures Working with Long Exposures Delayed Exposures Self-Timer Interval/Time Lapse Photography Introducing Wi-Fi General Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Guidelines Connecting to a Smartphone via Wi-Fi Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone Remote Control with EOS Utility Geotagging Chapter 7 Choosing Your Lens Arsenal Your First Lenses Canon RF-Mount Lenses Using Adapted Lenses Canon RF-Mount Adapters Legacy Options Ingredients of Canon’s Alphanumeric Soup More Interesting Optics The Magic Three More Winners Chapter 8 Mastering Light Light That’s Available Continuous Lighting Basics Living with Color Temperature Daylight Incandescent/Tungsten/Halogen Light Fluorescent Light/Other Light Sources Fluorescent Light/LEDs Other Lighting Accessories Chapter 9 Electronic Flash Basics How Electronic Flash Works Ghost Images Avoiding Sync-Speed Problems Determining Exposure Guide Numbers Getting Started with Electronic Flash Flash Exposure Compensation and FE Lock Flash Range External Speedlite Control Flash Firing E-TTL II Meter. Slow Synchro Safety FE Flash Function Settings Flash C.Fn Settings Clear Settings Using Flash Settings When to Disable Flash Firing More on Flash Modes Using External Electronic Flash Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX II-RT Speedlite 580EX II Speedlite 430EX III-RT Speedlite 320EX Speedlite EL-100 Speedlite 270EX II Close-Up Lites Chapter 10 Working with Wireless Flash Wireless Evolution Elements of Wireless Flash Flash Combinations Controlling Flash Units Why Use Wireless Flash? Key Wireless Concepts Which Flashes Can Be Operated Wirelessly? Setting Up a Master Flash or Controller Using a Speedlite as an Optical Master Using the ST-E2 Transmitter as Master Using the Speedlite 600EX-RT/600EX II-RT as Radio Master Using the Speedlite 430EX III-RT as Radio Master Using the ST-E3-RT as Radio Master Setting Up a Slave Flash Choosing a Channel Working with Groups Ratio Control Remote Release Function/Linked Shooting Chapter 11 Customizing with the Shooting Menu Anatomy of the EOS RP’s Menus Shooting Menu Options Image Quality Cropping/Aspect Ratio Image Review Release Shutter without Card Lens Aberration Correction External Speedlite Control Exposure Compensation/Automatic Exposure Bracketing ISO Speed Settings Movie ISO Speed Settings Auto Lighting Optimizer Highlight Tone Priority Metering Timer Exposure Simulation White Balance Custom White Balance White Balance Shift/Bracketing Color Space Picture Style Long Exposure Noise Reduction High ISO Speed Noise Reduction Dust Delete Data Touch Shutter Multiple Exposure HDR Mode Focus Bracketing Interval Timer Bulb Timer Anti-Flicker Shooting High-Speed Display AF Operation AF Method Eye Detection AF Continuous AF Touch & Drag AF Settings Lens Electronic MF AF-Assist Beam Firing MF Peaking Settings Chapter 12 Customizing with the Playback Menu Playback Menu Options Protect Images Rotate Image Erase Images Print Order Photobook Set-up RAW Image Processing Creative Assist Quick Control RAW Processing Create Album Cropping Resize Rating Slide Show Set Image Search Conditions Image Jump with Main Dial Playback Information Display Highlight Alert AF Point Disp. Playback Grid View from Last Seen Magnification (apx) Chapter 13 Customizing with the Set-up Menu Select Folder File Numbering Auto Rotate Format Card Mode Guide Feature Guide Eco Mode Power Saving Display Brightness Date/Time/Zone Language Video System Touch Control Beep Battery Information Sensor Cleaning HDMI Resolution HDMI HDR Output Shooting Information Display Viewfinder Performance Viewfinder Display Format Display Settings Shutter Button Function For Movies Help Text Size Wireless Communications Settings GPS Device Settings Multi-Function Lock Custom Shooting Mode (C1–C3) Clear All Camera Settings Copyright Information Manual/Software URL Certification Logo Display Firmware Chapter 14 The Custom Functions and My Menus Navigating Custom Functions Custom Function I (C.Fn I): Exposure C.Fn I-1: Exposure Level Increments C.Fn I-2: ISO Speed Setting Increments C.Fn I-3: Bracketing Auto Cancel C.Fn I-4: Bracketing Sequence C.Fn I-5: Number of Bracketed Shots C.Fn I-6: Safety Shift C.Fn I-7: AE Lock Metering Mode After Focus Custom Function II (C.Fn II): Autofocus C.Fn II-1: Tracking Sensitivity C.Fn II-2: Acceleration/Deceleration Tracking C.Fn II-3: AF Point Auto Switching C.Fn II-4: Lens Drive When AF Impossible C.Fn II-5: Limit AF Methods C.Fn II-6: Orientation Linked AF Point C.Fn II-7: Initial Servo AF Point for Face+Tracking Custom Function III (C.Fn III): Operation/Others C.Fn III-1: Dial Direction During Tv/Av C.Fn III-2: Control Ring Rotation C.Fn III-3: Focus Ring Rotation C.Fn III-4: RF Lens MF Focus Ring Sensitivity C.Fn III-5: Customize Buttons C.Fn III-6: Customize Dials C.Fn III-7: Release Shutter without Lens C.Fn III-8: Retract Lens on Power Off C.Fn III-9: Audio Compression Clear Customized Settings Clear All Custom Func. (C.Fn) My Menu Chapter 15 Capturing Video Movie Shooting Menus Movie Shooting 1 Menu Movie Shooting 2 Menu Movie Shooting 3 Menu Movie Shooting 4 Menu Movie Shooting 5 Menu Movie Shooting 6 Menu Movie Servo AF Tracking Sensitivity Movie Servo AF Speed Compression, Resolution, and Frame Rates Compression Resolution Frame Rate HDR Movies Exposure Options More on Shutter Speeds Playback and Editing Chapter 16 Tips for Shooting Better Video Using an External Recorder/Monitor Lens Craft Keep Things Stable and on the Level Shooting Script Storyboards Storytelling in Video Composition Lighting for Video Audio Stills from Movies Chapter 17 Troubleshooting and Prevention Updating Your Firmware Official Firmware Upgrading Your Firmware Protecting Your LCD Troubleshooting Memory Cards All Your Eggs in One Basket? What Can Go Wrong? What Can You Do? Cleaning Your Sensor Dust the FAQs, Ma’am Identifying and Dealing with Dust Avoiding Dust Sensor Cleaning