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- Page 1 Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual July 10, 2008...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ........................4 Document Overview......................4 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE CANON 40D DIGITAL CAMERA . 5 Camera Settings Are Critical to Photography Success............. 5 The Camera Settings Quick Reference Card ..............6 ... -
Page 4: Introduction
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual Introduction The Canon 40D Digital Digital Camera has been selected for use in Wal-Mart Portrait Studios. Document Overview This document will provide an overview of the Canon 40D Digital Camera. There are several topics included in this document: 1. -
Page 5: Section 1: Important Things To Know About The Canon 40D Digital Camera
Camera Settings are locked down. A great benefit of the Canon 40D is that camera settings are locked. This means that accidentally pushing a button or a curious customer turning a camera dial will not affect how your camera operates. -
Page 6: The Camera Settings Quick Reference Card
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual The Camera Settings Quick Reference Card The Camera Settings Quick Reference Card must be posted in each camera room. It provides a fast way to check the important exposure settings before beginning a session. -
Page 7: Focus Is Critical To Photography Success
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual Focus is Critical to Photography Success The Canon 40D Camera is an AUTO-FOCUS camera. The camera is set to an auto-focus mode in a Wal-Mart Portrat Studio. Once a subject is framed, the associate will initiate the auto-focus with a the side button on the trip cord. -
Page 8: A Few More Bits Of Information
A Few More Bits of Information… The following table provides a few tips on how to get the most out of the Canon Xti Digital Camera. More information on several of these issues will be detailed later in this document. -
Page 9: Section 2: Basic Camera Operation
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual SECTION 2: BASIC CAMERA OPERATION This section will provide basic information regarding general use of the Canon 40D Digital Camera. Turning the Camera ON and OFF The camera power switch is located on the back of the camera. - Page 10 Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual When the camera is ON, the Control Panel will turn on and display several camera settings. Always rotate a camera to the horizontal position before turning it off. Each time the camera is turned off, a Sensor Cleaning screen will display momentarily.
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Page 11: Adjusting Camera Position Using The Pistol Grip And Versaflip
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual Adjusting Camera Position Using the Pistol Grip and VersaFlip The camera is mounted to a device called a VersaFlip. The VersaFlip is a handle used to rotate the between horizontal and vertical positions IMPORTANT! Always used the VersaFlip to rotate the camera. -
Page 12: Using The Trip Cord
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual Using the Trip Cord The trip cord is has two buttons, the Focus Button and the Trip Button. The Focus Button is located on the side of the trip cord handle. After framing the subject in the Live View Monitor, press and hold this button down to initiate focus. -
Page 13: The Cf Media Card And Card Reader
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual The CF Media Card and Card Reader A CF Media Card is used to transfer images from the camera to the computer. This is a storage card that acts much like a computer floppy disk. - Page 14 Wal-Mart Portrait Studios. The 40D Digital Camera and the CF Media Card mate through a series of small pins located inside the camera. If the card is loaded incorrectly, these pins will be damaged. If this happens, the camera will not function and will require replacement.
- Page 15 Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual Never load the CF Media card with the “Wrong Way” label facing you. Loading the card in this manner will damage the camera. With the card loaded correctly, push the card into the camera until it stops.
- Page 16 Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual When the camera powers on, the number of exposures available on the CF Media Card will display in the upper- right corner of the Control Panel. Removing the CF Media Card To eject a CF Media Card from the camera, first turn the camera off.
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Page 17: The Live-View And Post-View Monitors
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual The Live-View and Post-View Monitors Two monitors are used while photographing in a Wal-Mart Portrait Studio. The Live-View Monitor This monitor is located on the cabinet near the camera. This monitor displays a live camera view of what the camera sees. -
Page 18: Section 3: Camera Cabling
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual SECTION 3: CAMERA CABLING This section will provide information about the five cables that connect to the Canon 40D Digital Camera in a Wal-Mart Portrait Studio. Associates should be familiar with all cables and how they connect to the camera. - Page 19 Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual Trip Cord The Trip Cord sends the signal to release the shutter and fire the camera. The trip cord also connects to the left side of the camera. The connection is the bottom left port.
- Page 20 Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual Live View Cable The Live View Cable carries the live video signal from the camera to the framing monitor. This small cable attaches to the eyepiece camera mounted on the viewfinder of the camera.
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Page 21: Section 4: Camera Settings
Restricted Mode The Canon 40D Digital Camera uses a version of firmware that prevents all users from changing settings, accessing internal menus, and ultimately changing how the camera functions. -
Page 22: The Control Panel
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual The Control Panel Even with the camera set in restricted mode, it is in the best interest of all studio associates to be knowledgable of certain important camera settings. The Control Panel, located on the top of the camera, displays these important setting. The three Exposure Settings displayed in the control panel are the most common settings that require checking and adjustment in a Wal-Mart Portrait Studio. -
Page 23: Exposure Settings - Introduction
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual Exposure Settings – Introduction Any discussion of camera settings begins with exposure. Exposure settings set the foundation for how your finished portraits will look. The three exposure settings work together to determine how much light is allowed into the camera when a portrait is taken. -
Page 24: Exposure Settings - Shutter Speed
Along with the F-Stop and ISO settings, it is one of three settings that determine the exposure of a portrait. On the Canon 40D, the Shutter Speed setting is displayed on the top row of the control panel. In Wal-Mart Portrait Studios, the Shutter Speed must always be set to 100 Wal-Mart Portrait Studio Associates should be in the habit of checking this setting before beginning a session. -
Page 25: Exposure Settings - Iso
Shutter Speed and F-Stop, it is one of three settings that determine exposure. On the Canon 40D, the ISO setting is displayed on the bottom row of the control panel. In Wal-Mart Portrait Studios, the ISO must always be set to 100 Wal-Mart Portrait Studio Associates should be in the habit of checking this setting before beginning a session. -
Page 26: Exposure Settings - F-Stop
Stop setting uses a numerical designation, such as F-14. Along with Shutter Speed and ISO, it is one of three settings that determine camera exposure. On the Canon 40D, the F-Stop setting is displayed on the top row of the control panel. Page ©... -
Page 27: The F-Stop Varies By Camera Room
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual The F-Stop Varies by Camera Room Unlike the Shutter Speed and ISO, the F-Stop setting varies by camera room. It is determined by a calibration routine that determines which F-Stop setting creates the best camera exposure for that particular camera room configuration. -
Page 28: The Camera Calibration Procedure
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual The Camera Calibration Procedure The purpose of the Camera Calibration Procedure is to determine the correct F-Stop setting for a particular camera. The Camera Calibration Procedure requires the assistance of a Technical Support Technician. -
Page 29: Appendices
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual APPENDICES Appendix A – Equipment Diagrams – T ANON IGITAL AMERA LABEL NAME CORRECT SETTING Shutter Speed F-Stop Varies by camera room Main Dial Dial used to change key camera settings Shots Remaining Number of exposures remaining on CF Media Card... -
Page 30: Canon Digital Camera - Side
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual – S ANON IGITAL AMERA NAME LABEL PURPOSE Lens Hood Prevents lens flare Lens Camera Lens AF-MF Switch Sets camera to Auto-Focus Mode Mode Dial Camera Mode – Should be set to C3 Flash-Sync Cable... -
Page 31: Canon 40D Digital Camera - Back
Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual 40D D – B ANON IGITAL AMERA LABEL NAME PURPOSE Flash-Sync Adapter Connects Flash-Sync Cable to camera Control Panel Displays camera settings Multi-Controller Used to navigate camera menus Set Button Used to select options in internal camera menus...