{"product_id":"canon-eos-r50-for-dummies-isbn-9781394209569","title":"Canon EOS R50 For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMove on from phone snapshots and start making amazing images\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCanon EOS R50 For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you create superior photo and video content, with step-by-step instructions for how to make the most of this advanced, interchangeable-lens digital camera. You’ll walk through the controls, interface, and accessories of the Canon EOS R50, and you’ll learn the basics of image-making, so you can take impressive shots, even if you’ve never taken a photography class. Let this Dummies guide be your teacher as you learn to take great action shots, stunning portraits, detailed closeups, low-light photos, and professional-looking video. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn your way around the Canon EOS R50 and its settings and controls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet familiar with common photography terms and basic techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStart shooting right away with user-friendly instructions on using automatic modes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGo manual to adjust focus, color, sharpness, and more to get the look you’re after\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotography hobbyists and content creators will love \u003ci\u003eCanon EOS R50 For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003ethe quick-start guide to the camera built for those looking for superior photo and video results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go From Here 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Fast Track to Super Snaps 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Getting Up and Running 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing the Camera for Initial Use 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Touchscreen 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring External Camera Features 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopside controls 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack-of-the-body controls 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd the rest 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdering from Camera Menus 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Display Options 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing which displays are active 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the data style 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecoding critical onscreen data 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisabling and editing displays 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing other display features 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisabling Pop-Ups and Help Text 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Quick Control Mode 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarizing Yourself with the Lens 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing a Few Final Setup Options 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetup Menu 1 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetup Menu 2 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetup Menu 5 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA few other critical options before you go 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Shooting Mode 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Zone shooting modes 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreative Zone modes (P, Tv, Av, and M) 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the Drive Mode 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Image Quality Setting 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering resolution: L, M, S1, or S2? 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding file type 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the Image Quality setting 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Photo Aspect Ratio 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Flash 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the flash to fire (or not) 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Red-Eye Reduction 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Advanced Flash Options 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting flash output with Flash Exposure Compensation 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocking the flash exposure 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating other flash options 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Scene Intelligent Auto Mode (A+) 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a picture in A+ mode 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring A+ Assist features 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting results with Creative Assist 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering SCN (Scene) Modes 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing Scene modes 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the scene modes 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting camera settings in SCN mode 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Taking Creative Control 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Taking Charge of Exposure 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAperture affects depth of field 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShutter speed affects motion blur 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISO affects image noise 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing the exposure balancing act 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping Up to Advanced Shooting Modes (P, Tv, Av, and M) 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Exposure Settings 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an Exposure Metering Mode 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling ISO 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting aperture and shutter speed 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Exposure-Correction Tools 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverriding autoexposure results with Exposure Compensation 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving high-contrast shots with Highlight Tone Priority 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying Auto Lighting Optimizer 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at a few other exposure solutions 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocking Autoexposure Settings 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBracketing Exposures Automatically 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHDR Mode shooting 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB) 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Auto 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205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the Color Space 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Quick Look at Picture Styles 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing or Reducing Clarity 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Putting It All Together 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecapping Basic Picture Settings 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShooting Still Portraits 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing Action 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotographing Scenic Vistas 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing Dynamic Close-Ups 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Shooting and Viewing Movies 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Movie Shooting Mode 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing a Few Video Basics 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording Movies Using Default Settings 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording Your First Vlog (Video Blog) 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Broadcast Standard 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Movie Recording Size Setting 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Audio Options 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Movie Digital Zoom 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording Vertical Movies 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Other Movie Options 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering autofocusing options 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnabling Movie IS 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling exposure and color 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out a few final features 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Movies 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: After the Shot 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Picture Playback 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Instant Image Review Timing 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Pictures in Playback Mode 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing thumbnails (Index mode) 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