When you look out onto a scene, your eyes need to focus. Typically, you choose one place to focus on. Your camera works the same way. The autofocus mechanism can focus at one particular distance in your scene. In this video, Richard Harrington explains what focus points and autofocus are and how to use them in a Canon DSLR camera.
- When you look out onto scene, your eyes need to focus.…Now, typically, your brain is…going to choose one place to focus on.…And a camera really works the same way.…The auto-focus mechanism is only able to focus…at one particular distance in your scene.…Now, if it's working properly, this point…should line up with your subject.…Your camera has a number of auto-focus points.…The exact number is going to vary by model.…The more professional a camera is,…the more auto-focus points it typically has.…
As well as newer cameras tend to come with…more than previous generations.…Hopefully, one of these auto-focus points is going to line up…with your subject inside of the viewfinder.…Now, the camera is going to use an auto-focus point…in an attempt to identify which one of the points…is overlapping with the subject.…However, the process isn't always perfect,…and sometimes you need to override the automatic mechanism…and choose the focus point manually.…Or tell it which zone to look at.…Let's explore some of these options.…
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Released
2/26/2019- Reducing camera shake
- Shooting in scene modes
- Shooting in live view
- Changing ISO and exposure in programmed auto mode
- Using Autofocus
- Focusing manually
- Shooting in burst mode
- Switching between metering modes
- Shooting HDR images with exposure bracketing
- Setting custom white balance
- Shooting panoramas
- Recording video
- Controlling your camera with a smartphone
- Sharing images with the Canon Camera Connect app
Skill Level Intermediate
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Welcome
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How to use this course1m 11s
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Downloading your user manual1m 15s
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1. Canon Quick Start
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Getting ready to shoot4m 36s
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Powering up your camera3m 5s
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Reducing camera shake3m 40s
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Shooting in scene modes7m 54s
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2. A Closer Look at Your Canon Camera
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Touring the viewfinder4m 18s
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Shooting in Live View4m 10s
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Autofocus basics4m 59s
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3. Shooting in Programmed Auto Mode
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Changing ISO2m 14s
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Using program shift mode2m 57s
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4. Exploring Autofocus
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Focusing manually3m 57s
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5. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes
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Silent shooting2m 10s
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Using the self-timer1m 52s
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Using a remote2m 1s
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6. Understanding Exposure Controls
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Exposure lock2m 31s
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Aperture priority mode3m 26s
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Shutter Priority mode4m 31s
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Manual mode4m 39s
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Long-time exposures (Bulb)4m 50s
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7. Beyond the Basics
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Using picture styles4m 32s
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Using creative filters3m 22s
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Shooting panoramas4m 32s
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Adjusting your LCD3m 5s
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Cleaning your image sensor5m 22s
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8. Working with Video and Your Canon Camera
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Recording movies1m 40s
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Playback of movie files1m 55s
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9. Wireless Functions
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Conclusion
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Next steps49s
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