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!
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.
Thanks. This is exactly what I needed.
ceallachain wrote:
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!
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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.
ceallachain wrote:
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!
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This may help:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=18203The author even starts with step 1 "Open the box" and ends at step 24 "My Menu".
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 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
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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.
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
ceallachain wrote:
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!
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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
ceallachain wrote:
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!
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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.
You need to understand the settings and what they do. Then you can set it up for
your needs.
You Tube is your friend. Put your camera name in search and have at it.
ceallachain wrote:
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!
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Take a look at Ken Rockwell's site. He often recommends setups for cameras.
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