Canon Rebel Camera Settings

September 30, 2009

The Canon Rebel series has a variety of camera settings. The basic zone, which has full auto mode and 6 scene modes, is a great section of the camera controls everything needed for the picture. The creative zone offers 5 different settings in which the photographer controls the parameters of the camera. This article will discuss the 6 scene modes, Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports, Night Scene and Flash Off that are in the basic zone.

Portrait mode

Portrait mode is useful when you want the subject to stand out from the background. The background will be blurred to help make for a better image of the subject. It is necessary to have the subject centered in the frame. The further the distance the subject is from the background the more blurred the background becomes. This mode softens the appearance of the human subject as noticed on the hair and flesh tones versus when taken in the full auto mode.

Landscape mode

Ideal for taking pictures of wide scenery or night scenes this mode keeps everything in the view finder in focus. The blues and greens are sharper in this mode then in the full auto mode. The built in flash is disabled in this mode.

Close-Up mode

A close-Up mode allows the photographer to take pictures of the image close up. Depending on your camera and your camera lens, you will be able to focus on the image a few inches away to a few feet away. This does not enlarge the image so if you are looking to enlarge the image a macro lens will be needed. Most cameras built in flashes become disabled in this mode since you are so close to the subject that it could create dark spots on the picture.

Sports mode

To catch the fast action of sports or kids playing this mode uses the fastest shutter speed to freeze the images. It is also important in this mode to have your subject in the center of the frame, so it will be in focus. The built in flash is also disabled in sports mode, but the continuous shooting mode can be used.

Night Scene

Night Scene mode is useful when taking pictures of your subject in ample light while the background is lit enough to provide its detail. This mode can be used indoors, for example, during the birthday cake lighting at a celebration. The built in flash will flash if needed in this condition.

Flash Off

Flash Off or sometimes called disabling flash is often used when you are not allowed to use a flash. A museum is a prime example where a flash might be prohibited. The Flash Off mode can also be used when you want candlelight effect in your pictures. Camera shakes tend to be a problem in low light situations so make sure to prepare for this.

All of these settings can be useful in taking your photographs to the next level.

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