Canon EOS R50 for Dummies

Julie Adair King is a long-time photography educator and tech author. She's written all editions of Digital Photography For Dummies as well as For Dummies books on Nikon(r), Canon(r), and Olympus(r) cameras. Theano Nikitas is a freelance journalist and photographer who has been writing about photography for more than 20 years. Her profiles, reviews, and tutorials have appeared in dozens of magazines and websites.

Move on from phone snapshots and start making amazing images
 
Canon EOS R50 For Dummies 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.
* Learn your way around the Canon EOS R50 and its settings and controls
* Get familiar with common photography terms and basic techniques
* Start shooting right away with user-friendly instructions on using automatic modes
* Go manual to adjust focus, color, sharpness, and more to get the look you're after
 
Photography hobbyists and content creators will love Canon EOS R50 For Dummies, the quick-start guide to the camera built for those looking for superior photo and video results.

Introduction 1
 
About This Book 1
 
Icons Used in This Book 2
 
Beyond the Book 2
 
Where to Go From Here 2
 
Part 1: Fast Track to Super Snaps 3
 
Chapter 1: Getting Up and Running 5
 
Preparing the Camera for Initial Use 5
 
Using the Touchscreen 11
 
Exploring External Camera Features 13
 
Topside controls 14
 
Back-of-the-body controls 16
 
And the rest 19
 
Ordering from Camera Menus 21
 
Looking at Display Options 23
 
Choosing which displays are active 23
 
Changing the data style 25
 
Decoding critical onscreen data 27
 
Disabling and editing displays 28
 
Customizing other display features 30
 
Disabling Pop-Ups and Help Text 34
 
Using Quick Control Mode 36
 
Familiarizing Yourself with the Lens 39
 
Reviewing a Few Final Setup Options 42
 
Setup Menu 1 43
 
Setup Menu 2 45
 
Setup Menu 5 45
 
A few other critical options before you go 46
 
Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings 49
 
Choosing a Shooting Mode 50
 
Basic Zone shooting modes 50
 
Creative Zone modes (P, Tv, Av, and M) 51
 
Changing the Drive Mode 52
 
Understanding the Image Quality Setting 56
 
Considering resolution: L, M, S1, or S2? 56
 
Understanding file type 60
 
Adjusting the Image Quality setting 66
 
Setting the Photo Aspect Ratio 70
 
Adding Flash 71
 
Setting the flash to fire (or not) 74
 
Adding Red-Eye Reduction 79
 
Reviewing Advanced Flash Options 79
 
Adjusting flash output with Flash Exposure Compensation 79
 
Locking the flash exposure 82
 
Investigating other flash options 84
 
Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 89
 
Using Scene Intelligent Auto Mode (A+) 90
 
Taking a picture in A+ mode 90
 
Exploring A+ Assist features 94
 
Adjusting results with Creative Assist 96
 
Discovering SCN (Scene) Modes 101
 
Accessing Scene modes 102
 
Reviewing the scene modes 103
 
Adjusting camera settings in SCN mode 110
 
Part 2: Taking Creative Control 111
 
Chapter 4: Taking Charge of Exposure 113
 
Introducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 114
 
Aperture affects depth of field 116
 
Shutter speed affects motion blur 117
 
ISO affects image noise 119
 
Doing the exposure balancing act 121
 
Stepping Up to Advanced Shooting Modes (P, Tv, Av, and M) 123
 
Monitoring Exposure Settings 124
 
Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode 127
 
Setting ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed 130
 
Controlling ISO 130
 
Adjusting aperture and shutter speed 134
 
Exploring Exposure-Correction Tools 136
 
Overriding autoexposure results with Exposure Compensation 136
 
Improving high-contrast shots with Highlight Tone Priority 142
 
Trying Auto Lighting Optimizer 144
 
Looking at a few other exposure solutions 147
 
Locking Autoexposure Settings 151
 
Bracketing Exposures Automatically 152
 
HDR Mode shooting 153
 
Using Autoexposure Bracketing (AEB) 154
 
Chapter 5: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field 159
 
Choosing Auto or Manual Focus 160
 
Disabling the Touch Shutter 162
 
Mastering the Autofocus System 164
 
AF Operation: Focus lock or continuous focus adjustment? 166
 
AF Area mode: One focus point or many? 170
 
Choosing the best autofocus co