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Canon T6i Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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UMKC Communication Studies Dept
Canon DSLR Basic Operating Instructions
(This is for a T6i model, but other Canon DSLR's will have
similar settings)
Power & Shooting Mode settings
● Power switch should be set to movie mode = camera icon.
● Shooting mode should be set to M for manual on the mode dial.
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  • Page 1 UMKC Communication Studies Dept Canon DSLR Basic Operating Instructions (This is for a T6i model, but other Canon DSLR’s will have similar settings) Power & Shooting Mode settings ● Power switch should be set to movie mode = camera icon.
  • Page 2 Recording Mode settings & SD Card Format ● Go to the main menu, then to movie record size. Set it to the 1920x1080 resolution, 23.98P fps (frames per second) frame rate. ● The go to the menu, and set picture style. Generally, set to either N for neutral or S for standard.
  • Page 3 ISO and White Balance Settings ● The ISO selects the sensitivity of the image sensor and is set by pressing the ISO button which brings up a menu of numbers from 100 to 6400. 100 or 200 are typical ISO settings for sunny exteriors. Interiors would likely require a higher setting like 400 or 800.
  • Page 4 ● Custom WB Preset ○ For the most accurate white balance, use the custom setting. ■ Take a picture of something white like a piece of paper or a wall in the area you’re shooting and under the lighting you plan to use. ■...

  • Page 5: Setting Exposure

    Setting Exposure (the amount and time duration of light the camera is allowed to see). ● First, set the shutter speed. The current shutter speed is indicated at the bottom on the live view display. ● Shutter speed should be about twice the number of the frame rate. If the frame rate is set to 23.98P, the shutter speed should be approximately 1/50th of a second.

  • Page 6: Focusing The Lens

    Focusing the Lens ● Focusing the lens. If using a kit lens, switch to manual focus or MF. ● Next point the camera at your subject and bring it into focus by turning the focus ring at the end of the lens.
  • Page 7 ● Another way to get sharp focus is by using the digital magnifier to closely look at a specific part of the subject. To do this you must point the camera at the subject, press the magnifying button which has two (2) intervals (x5) and (x10) magnification.