Canon EOS 7D Mark II · From Snapshots to Great Shots by Revell, Jeff -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Acknowledgments Contents Introduction 1. The 7D Mark II Top Ten List

Ten Tips to Make Your Shooting More Productive Right Out of the Box Poring Over the Camera Poring Over the Camera 1. Charge Your Battery 2. Turn Off the Release Shutter Without Card Setting 3. Set Your JPEG Image Quality 4. Turn Off the Auto ISO Setting 5. Set Your Focus Point and Mode 6. Set the Correct White Balance 7. Adjust the Viewfinder Diopter 8. Review Your Shots 9. Turn On the Highlight Alert 10. Hold Your Camera for Proper Shooting Chapter 1 Assignments

2. First Things First

A Few Things to Know and Do Before You Begin Taking Pictures Poring Over the Picture Choosing the Right Memory Card Formatting Your Memory Card Updating the 7D Mark II’s Firmware Cleaning the Sensor Using the Right Format: RAW vs. JPEG Lenses and Focal Lengths What Is Exposure? Motion and Depth of Field Chapter 2 Assignments

3. Camera Shooting Modes

Taking Your Photography to the Next Level Poring Over the Picture Scene Intelligent Auto Mode P: Program Mode Tv: Shutter Priority Mode Av: Aperture Priority Mode M: Manual Mode How I Shoot: A Closer Look at the Camera Settings I Use Chapter 3 Assignments

4. Moving Target

The Tricks to Shooting Sports and More Poring Over the Picture Stop Right There! Using Shutter Priority (Tv) Mode to Stop Motion Using Aperture Priority (Av) Mode to Isolate Your Subject Keep Them in Focus with AI Servo and Auto AF Focus Point Selection Stop and Go with AI Focus AF Making a Case for Autofocus Manual Focus for Anticipated Action Keeping Up with the Continuous Shooting Mode A Sense of Motion Chapter 4 Assignments

5. Landscape Photography

Tips, Tools, and Techniques to Get the Most Out of Your Landscape Photography Poring Over the Picture Sharp and in Focus: Using Tripods Selecting the Proper ISO Using Noise Reduction Selecting a White Balance Using the Landscape Picture Style Taming Bright Skies with Exposure Compensation Shooting Beautiful Black-and-White Landscapes The Golden Light Where to Focus Easier Focusing Making Water Fluid Directing the Viewer: A Word About Composition Chapter 5 Assignments

6. Say Cheese!

Settings and Features to Make Great Portraits Poring Over the Picture Using Aperture Priority Mode Metering Modes for Portraits Using the AE Lock Feature Focusing: The Eyes Have It Classic Black-and-White Portraits The Portrait Picture Style for Better Skin Tones Detect Faces with Live View Use Fill Flash for Reducing Shadows People on the Move Tips for Shooting Better Portraits Chapter 6 Assignments

7. Mood Lighting

Shooting When the Lights Get Low Poring Over the Picture Raising the ISO: The Simple Solution Using Very High ISOs Using Multi Shot Noise Reduction Stabilizing the Situation Focusing in Low Light Shooting Long Exposures Using the Built-In Flash Compensating for the Flash Exposure Reducing Red-Eye Using an External Speedlite Flash and Glass Chapter 7 Assignments

8. Creative Compositions

Improve Your Pictures with Sound Compositional Elements Poring Over the Picture Depth of Field Angles Point of View Patterns Color Contrast Leading Lines Splitting the Frame Chapter 8 Assignments

9. Lights, Camera, Action!

Making Movies with the Canon 7D It’s All About the Lenses Giving a Different Look to Your Videos Tips for Better Video Watching and Editing Your Video Chapter 9 Assignments

10. Advanced Techniques

Impress Your Family and Friends Poring Over the Picture Advanced Techniques to Explore Auto Lighting Optimizer Friday Night Flicker Customizing Your Camera Layout Customizing Your White Balance Chapter 10 Assignments

11. Pimp My Ride

Upgrades and Accessories to Expand Your Camera’s Creative Potential Poring Over the Picture Filters Tripods Cable Release Macro Photography Accessories Hot-Shoe Flashes Getting a Grip Diffusers Camera Bags Bits and Pieces Conclusion

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