If you’re looking to take your photography to the next level, you’ll want to learn how to use your Canon camera. Here are five easy steps to get started:
1. Open the camera’s menu and scroll to “Settings.”
2. Under “Settings,” find “Photo Settings” and select it.
3. Under “Photo Settings,” find “Canon Live View Shooting.”
4. Select “On” and wait a few seconds for the camera to initialize.
5. Shoot a picture!
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Basic setup tutorial of your first DSLR: Canon EOS 800D
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How to Turn On Your Canon Camera
- First, make sure that your camera is properly charged and connected to a power source.
2. With the lens cap off, press and hold the shutter button down halfway until the camera beeps.
3. While continuing to hold the shutter button down, turn the power switch on to “Green” (or “On” for recent models with an LCD screen).
4. If the camera beeps again, release the shutter button and turn the power switch to the “Off” position.
5. The “Recording” indicator will appear in the lower-left corner of the LCD screen.
6. To start recording video or take a picture, release the shutter button and press it again halfway. The camera will focus and take the picture or start recording the video.
7. To stop recording, press and hold the shutter button down all the way until the camera beeps.
Canon cameras come with a variety of power buttons and settings.
The power button is typically on the back of the camera. It should be easy to find and press.
To turn the camera on, press the power button.
To change the power mode, press the Mode button (usually found on the left side of the camera).
To change the focus mode, press the AF-ON button or the central button on the focus wheel.
To change the exposure mode, press the AE-L/AF-L button or the central button on the Exposure Compensation dial.
To change the flash mode, press the Flash button.
To change the self-timer mode, press the self-timer button.
To change the resolution, press the Resolution button.
To change the camera settings, press the Menu button.
To change the language, press the Language button.
To delete pictures, videos, or pictures and videos, press the Delete button.
To display the help screen, press the Help button.
To get to your Canon camera s menu, first make sure that the camera is turned on. Next, press and hold the Menu button on the camera s rear panel. This will display the camera s main menu. Use the buttons on the rear panel to scroll through the menu options, until you find the Screen Switch option. Use the left and right buttons on the rear panel to toggle between the camera s image sensor and memory card displays. Finally, use the up and down buttons to change the setting from Screen Switch to Canon Camera. This will take you to the camera s main menu. From here, you can use the buttons on the rear panel to navigate to other menus.
How to Adjust Your Canon Camera’s Settings
First, open the camera’s menus by pressing the MENU button and then selecting “Settings.”
Next, scroll down to “Image Settings” and press the OK button.
Now, use the navigation buttons to select “Canon Creative Smart Servo AF.”
To set the Canon Creative Smart Servo AF function to ON, press the OK button and then use the left and right navigation buttons to select “ON.”
To set the Canon Creative Smart Servo AF function to OFF, press the OK button and then use the left and right navigation buttons to select “OFF.”
Now, use the up and down navigation buttons to select “Priority.”
To set the Canon Creative Smart Servo AF function to HIGH, press the OK button and then use the left and right navigation buttons to select “HIGH.”
To set the Canon Creative Smart Servo AF function to LOW, press the OK button and then use the left and right navigation buttons to select “LOW.”
To reset the Canon Creative Smart Servo AF function to the default setting, press the OK button and then use the left and right navigation buttons to select “RESET.”
Now, use the navigation buttons to select “Canon Creative Auto AF.”
To set the Canon Creative Auto AF function to ON, press the OK button and then use the left and right navigation buttons to select “ON.”
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Canon Camera Troubleshooting Tips
- Always adhere to the following basic safety guidelines when handling a camera: never point the camera at your face, keep your hands clean and dry, and avoid touching the lens.
- If the camera won’t turn on, make sure that the battery is fully charged and that the camera is properly connected to the AC adapter.
- If the camera still won’t turn on, try replacing the battery, the memory card, or the AC adapter.
- If the camera still won’t turn on, try resetting the camera by turning it off and then on again. To reset the camera, press and hold down the power button for about three seconds.
- If the camera still won’t turn on, contact Canon customer service for assistance.
Conclusion
If you have a Canon camera, there is a simple way to turn it on. Just press and hold the power button until the Canon logo appears. Then release the button.
