Setting up Camera for the 1st time
Nov 1, 2016 12:54:18 #
Just bought a CanonT6 and came today. Now I need to set things up. Straight out-f-the-box, what should all the initial settings be. This is all new as I've always used a P&S camera. and want to move on up a bit. Any setup recommendations are appreciated. BTW, telling me to read the book is no help. The book tells you only what the settings are it doesn't tell you what they should be be initially. Also, I'm not looking for TV/AV/Manual info. Its the stuff that's on the screen that I'm looking for info on. Thanks!
Nov 1, 2016 12:59:25 #
Don't know the camera but I found this: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=18203
It says '24 Steps to the Perfect Canon EOS Rebel T6 Setup'
It says '24 Steps to the Perfect Canon EOS Rebel T6 Setup'
Nov 1, 2016 13:04:17 #
My best advice is very simple, don't ask other people how to set up your camera, read the manual and pick up a book specific to the T6. When you have a question, the books will have the correct answer and not the opinion of folks who may not have ever used, held or touched a T6 or a Canon Rebel series DLSR.
Nov 1, 2016 13:04:46 #
ceallachain wrote:
Just bought a CanonT6 and came today. Now I need t... (show quote)
google and you tube
Nov 1, 2016 13:16:53 #
Nov 1, 2016 13:29:30 #
ceallachain wrote:
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One of the first things I would do is set your focal points to a single, dead center. You can do this in the P (program) setting on the wheel on top. This won't work in auto, it has to be in any of the other settings. I find a single point forces the camera to focus where you want it to rather than letting the camera decide. To use it you'll have to always shoot in P, which I do all the time and the single point works very well.
Nov 1, 2016 13:50:36 #
ceallachain wrote:
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This may help: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=18203
The author even starts with step 1 "Open the box" and ends at step 24 "My Menu".
Nov 1, 2016 14:27:43 #
initial set up is just as it comes out of the box. that is why it is set that way. pretty simple.
as you use it more and you start to fine tune YOUR way of shooting, then you go in and make changes, based upon YOUR needs.
as you use it more and you start to fine tune YOUR way of shooting, then you go in and make changes, based upon YOUR needs.
Nov 1, 2016 14:32:07 #
As I said in my request, the books don't tell you what is the optimal initial settings. Only what the settings do. Kind of useless beyond that point If you don't have a clue. Thanks
Nov 1, 2016 14:58:53 #
ceallachain wrote:
As I said in my request, the books don't tell you what is the optimal initial settings. Only what the settings do. Kind of useless beyond that point If you don't have a clue. Thanks
Problem here is that there is NO optimal setting. Use the out of the box settings for a few days. Take your time and get to know your camera Read every source you can find. You tube and Google are your friend. Don't ignor the manual. They print it for a reason. You will fing that your settings will change depending upon the circumstances.
Nov 1, 2016 15:48:07 #
This youtube video may be just what you are looking for: http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube%2c+canon+t6&view=detail&mid=BFCD96BE62E3C521A306BFCD96BE62E3C521A306&FORM=VIRE. He speaks clearly and not too slow. Give it a look. You will also find many other instructional videos too.
Mark
Mark
ceallachain wrote:
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Nov 1, 2016 16:36:28 #
BTW: There is a photography club in your area. Maybe you already know this, but I thought I'd bring it to your attention. You may find some assistance in getting started with your new DSLR. http://photographyclubofcapemay.com/AboutUs
Good luck.
Mark
Good luck.
Mark
ceallachain wrote:
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Nov 1, 2016 18:32:54 #
tsilva wrote:
initial set up is just as it comes out of the box. that is why it is set that way. pretty simple.
as you use it more and you start to fine tune YOUR way of shooting, then you go in and make changes, based upon YOUR needs.
as you use it more and you start to fine tune YOUR way of shooting, then you go in and make changes, based upon YOUR needs.
You need to understand the settings and what they do. Then you can set it up for your needs.
Nov 2, 2016 05:34:57 #
Nov 2, 2016 06:17:04 #
ceallachain wrote:
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Take a look at Ken Rockwell's site. He often recommends setups for cameras.
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