Canon EOS 6D: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, Colby, Author.

Series:

From Snapshots to Great Shots

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Canon digital cameras.

Photography--Digital techniques.

Photography.

Single-lens reflex cameras.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

EOS 6D

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Peachpit Press 2013

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Now that you’ve bought the amazing Canon EOS 6D, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the camera to take great pictures. With Canon EOS 6D: From Snapshots to Great Shots , you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Colby Brown, and you will: Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the 6D Use the camera’s automatic modes to get better shots right away Move on to the professional zone, where you have full control over the look and feel of your images Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits Find out how to get great shots in low light Learn how to shoot video with your 6D and start making movies on your own Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your 6D to get great shots at flickr.com/groups/canon6dfromsnapshotstogreatshots.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Contents

Introduction

1. The 6D Top Ten List

Ten Tips to Make Your Shooting More Productive Right Out of the Box

Poring Over the Camera

1. Charge Your Battery

2. Set Image Quality (RAW/JPEG)

3. Adjust Your Autofocus

4. Set Your White Balance

5. Set Your Color Space

6. Geo-tag Your Images

7. Enable Built-in Wi-Fi

8. Level Your Horizon

9. Use the Quick Control Menu

10. Review Your Images

Chapter 1 Assignments

2. First Things First

A Few Things to Know and Do Before You Begin Taking Pictures

Poring Over the Picture

Choosing the Right Memory Card

Formatting Your Memory Card

Updating the 6D's Firmware

Lenses and Focal Lengths

Understanding Exposure

How Exposure Is Calculated

Motion and Depth of Field

Chapter 2 Assignments

3. Shooting Modes

Using the Camera's Mode Settings

The Basic Zone

Picture Styles

The Scene Modes

The Creative Zone

Chapter 3 Assignments

4. Moving Target

The Tricks to Shooting Sports and More

Stop Right There!

Using Shutter Priority (Tv) Mode to Stop Motion

Using Aperture Priority (Av) Mode to Isolate Your Subject

Setting Up Your Camera for Continuous Shooting and Autofocus

Manual Focus for Anticipated Action

Chapter 4 Assignments

5. Say Cheese

Settings and Features to Make Great Portraits

Using Aperture Priority Mode

Metering Modes for Portraits

Using the AE Lock Feature

Focusing: The Eyes Have It

The Rule of Thirds

People in Motion

Quick Tips for Shooting Better Portraits

Chapter 5 Assignments.

6. Landscape Photography

Tips, Tools, and Techniques to Get the Most Out of Your Landscape Photography

Sharp and In Focus: Using Tripods

Camera Modes and Exposure

Selecting the Proper ISO

Using the Noise Reduction Features

Selecting a White Balance

The Golden Hours

Making Water Look Silky

Composing Landscape Images

Advanced Techniques to Explore

Chapter 6 Assignments

7. Mood Lighting

Shooting When the Lights Get Low

Raising the ISO: The Simple Solution

Using Fast Glass

Stabilizing the Situation

Focusing in Low Light

Shooting Long Exposures

Using Flash

Chapter 7 Assignments

8. Creative Compositions

Improve Your Pictures with Sound Compositional Elements

Depth of Field

Isolating Your Subject

Angles

Point of View

Patterns and Shapes

Colors

Abstracts

Leading Lines

Foreground Elements

Scale

It's All About the Eyes

Frames Within Frames

The Elegance of Black and White

Light

Breaking All the Rules

Chapter 8 Assignments

9. Lights, Camera, Action!

Creating Movies with the Canon 6D

Getting Started

Recording and Playback

Exposure

White Balance

Composition

Focusing

Audio

Tips for Shooting Video

Chapter 9 Assignments

10. Advanced Techniques

Take Your Images to the Next Level

The My Menu Settings

Using Your Histogram

Mirror Lockup

Using Live View for Manual Focusing

Tethering to Your Mobile Device

Avoiding Lens Flare

Creative Techniques

Conclusion

Chapter 10 Assignments

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9780133375978

0133375978

9780133375954

0133375951

9780133375961

013337596X

OCLC:

850699037