The length-to-width ratio of your image is defined by the aspect ratio. Your camera has a default aspect ratio of 3:2, but the Canon 5D Mark III lets you change that setting in the shooting menu. Working with aspect ratio helps you shoot pictures the way you like so you will have less editing to do later. This simple online tutorial shows you how to access the shooting menu and select other options.
The ratio of the length to width of your image is defined as its aspect ratio.…For example, your HDTV has a different aspect ratio than what your camera shoots.…With its 16:9 aspect ratio, your HDTV shows a wider image than the 3:2 aspect ratio of your camera.…Now, if you have a point-and-shoot camera, it probably has an even narrower aspect ratio…of 4:3, which incidentally is the aspect ratio of standard definition TV.…When you're shooting JPEG images, you can choose something other than the camera's native 3:2 aspect ratio.…
If you're in live view, the camera will show you guidelines for the aspect ratio that you've chosen.…Here in the fourth page of the shooting menu, I have an option for aspect ratio, which is…currently set to its default of 3:2. 3:2,…of course, is the aspect ratio of the camera's sensor, of the LCD screen; it's the native resolution of the camera.…It's also the aspect ratio of traditional 35 mm film.…If I pop this open, I get some up some other options; 4:3, the aspect ratio of standard…
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11/8/2012Next, the course introduces more advanced exposure options: program mode, exposure compensation, ISO adjustments, and more. After Ben briefly defines each option, he shows how to adjust it using the camera controls.
Ben also discusses white balance options, advanced metering and autofocus controls, flash, live view, and video shooting. The course ends with a chapter on maintenance, including sensor- and camera-cleaning and care tips.
- What is a DSLR?
- Attaching lenses
- Powering up and down
- Formatting the media card
- Holding the camera
- Shooting in the Auto and Program modes
- Changing the ISO
- Controlling autofocus and white balance
- Using a self-timer
- Working with the exposure control options
- Activating Live View
- Shooting video
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Q: This course was updated on 02/04/2016. What changed?
A: We added one new movie, "Updated features on 5DS and 5DSR cameras."
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1. Getting to Know Your Canon SLR
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Powering up1m 49s
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Exploring the menu system2m 53s
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Clearing all settings2m 5s
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Setting the date and time1m 55s
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Setting the language1m 42s
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Holding the camera4m 10s
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2. Shooting in Auto Mode
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Autofocus basics5m 7s
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Metering basics1m 42s
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Reviewing images2m 59s
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Working with image playback3m 55s
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3. Shooting in Program Mode
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Using the lock switch1m 21s
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Revisiting metering1m 43s
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Changing the ISO2m 14s
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Using program shift2m 11s
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Using the Info button2m 4s
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Setting the color space1m 25s
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4. Controlling Autofocus
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Exploring focus modes2m 25s
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Selecting autofocus areas3m 54s
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Customizing servo auto focus4m 49s
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Using manual focus3m 33s
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5. Controlling White Balance
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Using auto white balance1m 48s
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Using manual white balance5m 36s
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6. Using Drive Mode and the Self-Timer
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Exploring Drive mode4m 52s
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Using the self-timer3m 38s
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Using remote controls2m 17s
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7. Exposure and Control Options
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Exploring metering modes3m 26s
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Using exposure lock1m 22s
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Using Shutter Priority mode3m 26s
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Using Manual mode3m 27s
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Exploring Bulb mode2m 34s
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Correcting lens aberration2m 46s
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Creating multiple exposures6m 25s
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8. More Playback Options
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Modifying LCD brightness3m 27s
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Rotating images2m 36s
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Enabling AF point display1m 18s
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Rating images3m 4s
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Creating folders1m 10s
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Changing file names3m 12s
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Adding copyright information3m 29s
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9. Shooting with Picture Styles
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10. Using Live View
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Activating Live View7m 16s
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Focusing in Live View5m 32s
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Focus manually in Live View1m 25s
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Working with aspect ratio2m 33s
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11. Shooting Video
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Exploring movie playback2m 2s
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12. Customizing Menus and Functions
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Exploring custom modes5m 38s
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Using the custom menu2m 56s
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Exploring custom controls4m 26s
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13. Custom Functions
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Enabling safety shift2m 6s
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14. Care and Maintenance
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Camera and sensor cleaning3m 12s
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Getting firmware updates1m 16s
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15. Shooting Examples
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Using an exposure strategy5m 11s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye23s
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