Join Richard Harrington for an in-depth discussion in this video Touring the viewfinder, part of Learning the Canon Rebel T4i and T5i (EOS 650D and 700D).
- When you use the Viewfinder, you're actually looking…through the same lens that's going to expose the Sensor.…This can give you a fairly clear view of your scene.…The Viewfinder can also give you a lot of status information…about the scene to help you make the right decisions.…Let's start outside the Viewfinder.…One control that's important to understand is the Diopter.…This is useful if you wear glasses and…want to remove them for shooting.…You may be able to adjust the Diopter…to compensate when shooting.…Rotate the small knob to focus on the Viewfinder.…Keep in mind it's also pretty easy to…bump the Diopter accidentally.…
If you think that your camera's having problems…auto focusing very well, I recommend that you…check the Diopter and make sure that it's not set…for any correction to the image.…Inside the Viewfinder, there's a lot of additional…information overlayed that can be helpful…as you make a photo.…You'll see nine focusing points superimposed…over your image.…These points will light up when you auto focus…
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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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