Join Richard Harrington for an in-depth discussion in this video Autofocus basics, part of Learning the Canon Rebel T4i and T5i (EOS 650D and 700D).
- One of your camera's most remarkable features…is its ability to automatically focus.…This is often faster and more accurate…than you can be by hand.…Keep in mind though, that autofocus isn't perfect,…and you may need to adjust the settings…to get the result you want, or even turn it off…from time to time if it's acting up.…Be sure to watch Ben Long's course called,…Foundations of Photography Exposure…to learn more about shooting with autofocus.…In order to get good results with…autofocus you need to know how to use it.…
After framing a shot,…I press my shutter button halfway down.…There is a halfway point that I can feel.…The camera will also autofocus.…When this process is complete, the camera shows you…the exposure settings it thinks are right,…such as shutter speed, and aperture for the scene.…This information will show up on the view finder,…and on the monitor screen.…When ready, the focus indicator will also light up,…and the camera makes a small beep (beeps).…Now press the shutter the rest of the way to fire the shot.…
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10/27/2014Want to get up and running even faster? Check out the "Quick Start" chapter to learn how to use your T4i or T5i straight out of the box.
- Reviewing the lens controls
- Changing image format and size
- Adjusting ISO and exposure compensations
- Using Program Shift mode
- Exploring Autofocus
- Focusing manually
- Shooting in Continuous (burst) mode
- Switching between metering modes
- Shooting with flash
- Shooting video
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 37s
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1. Quick Start
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Powering up3m 59s
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2. A Closer Look at the Camera
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Touring the viewfinder2m 54s
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Autofocus basics2m 30s
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Lens controls1m 55s
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Image review and playback2m 59s
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3. Shooting in Program Auto Exposure Mode
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Changing ISO1m 28s
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Using Program Shift mode1m 13s
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4. Exploring Autofocus
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Focus modes2m 15s
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Focusing manually1m 34s
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5. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes
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Using the self-timer2m 35s
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Mirror Lockup mode1m 55s
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6. Understanding Exposure Controls
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Exposure lock51s
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Aperture-Priority mode1m 19s
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Shutter-Priority mode1m 26s
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Manual mode3m 10s
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Auto exposure bracketing2m 14s
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White balance2m 27s
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7. Beyond the Basics
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More playback options3m 20s
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Shooting with built-in flash2m 19s
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Using Picture Styles5m 4s
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Using Live View3m 20s
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Shooting video3m 50s
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Conclusion
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Goodbye49s
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