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Contents
Acknowledgments
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Getting the Most from This Book
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Introduction
Front camera controls
Camera terminals
Side and bottom camera
features
Lens controls
Viewfinder display
Camera menus
Setting the Date and Time
Choose the File Format and Quality
RAW versus JPEG format
JPEG capture
RAW capture
sRAW capture
Setting File Numbering
Continuous numbering
Auto Reset
Manual Reset
Shooting Modes
Basic Zone modes
Full Auto mode
Portrait mode
Landscape mode
Close-up mode
Sports mode
Night Portrait mode
Flash Off mode
Creative Zone modes
Program AE
Shutter-Priority AE
Aperture-Priority AE
Manual mode
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Part I: Using the Canon
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Chapter 1: Exploring the
Canon EOS 40D 3
Anatomy of the EOS 40D
Camera controls
Top camera controls
Rear camera controls
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Index display
Jump quickly among images
Erasing Images
Protecting Images
Displaying Images on a TV
Restoring the Camera’s Default
Settings
Cleaning the Image Sensor
Obtaining Dust Delete Data
Applying Dust Delete Data
Cleaning the sensor manually
Chapter 2: Working with
the Canon EOS 40D 37
Understanding and Using
Autofocus
About autofocus points and
autofocus modes
Does focus-lock and
recompose work?
Selecting AF points
Verifying sharp focus
Selecting a Metering Mode
Evaluating Exposure
Brightness histogram
RGB histogram
Modifying Exposure
Automated Brightness and
Contrast Correction
Highlight Tone Priority
Auto Exposure Lock
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Exposure Compensation
About ISO settings
ISO Range, Expansion, and
C.Fn options
Setting the ISO and extended
range ISO
Selecting a Drive Mode
Viewing and Playing Back Images
Single-Image playback and
Magnified view
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Chapter 3: Color and
Picture Styles 79
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About Color Spaces
Choosing a Color Space
Choosing White Balance Options
Approaches to using various
White Balance options
Set a custom white balance
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Use White Balance Auto
Bracketing
Set a White Balance Shift
Specify a color temperature
Choosing and Customizing a
Picture Style
Registering a User Defined
Picture Style
Using the Picture Style Editor
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Chapter 5: Using Live
View Shooting 131
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Chapter 4: Customizing
the EOS 40D 105
Learning about Custom Functions 106
Custom Function groupings 106
Custom Functions specifics 108
C.Fn I: Exposure
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C.Fn II: Image
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C.Fn III: Autofocus/Drive 113
C.Fn IV: Operation/Others 118
Setting Custom Functions
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Creating Custom Function
sets
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Wedding set
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Landscape and Nature set 124
Registering Camera User Settings 124
Customizing My Menu
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About Live View Shooting
Live View Features and Functions
Live View using autofocusing
Exposure simulation and
metering
Using a flash
Setting up for Live View Shooting
Live View function settings
Custom Functions for Live
View shooting
Custom Function III-6
Custom Function IV-7
Shooting in Live View
Using autofocus or manual
focus
Using tethered or wireless
connection
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Part II: Getting the
Most from the Canon
EOS 40D 143
Chapter 7: Working
with Light 167
Chapter 6: Selecting and
Using Lenses 145
Understanding the Focal Length
Multiplication Factor
Lens Choices
Wide angle
Normal
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom Versus Prime Lenses
About zoom lenses
Zoom lens advantages
Zoom lens disadvantages
About prime lenses
Prime lens advantages
Prime lens disadvantages
Canon Lens Terminology
Using Wide-Angle Lenses
Using Telephoto Lenses
Using Normal Lenses
Using Macro Lenses
Using Tilt-and-Shift Lenses
Using Image Stabilized Lenses
Exploring Lens Accessories
Lens extenders
Extension tubes and
close-up lenses
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Understanding Color Temperature 167
The Colors of Light
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Sunrise
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Midday
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Sunset
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Diffused light
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Electronic flash
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Tungsten light
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Fluorescent and other light173
Metering Light and Reflected Light 174
Additional Characteristics of Light 175
Hard light
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Soft light
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Directional light
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Chapter 8: Using Flash 179
Exploring Flash Technology
Using Onboard Flash
Disabling the flash but
enabling the flash’s
autofocus assist beam
Red-eye reduction
Modifying Flash Exposure
Flash Exposure Compensation
Flash Exposure Lock
Using Flash Control Options
Using One or More Accessory
Speedlites
Chapter 9: In the Field
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Action and Sports Photography
Inspiration
Taking action and sports
photographs
Action and sports
photography tips
Architectural and Interior
Photography
Inspiration
Taking architectural and
interior photographs
Architectural photography
tips
Business Photography
Inspiration
Taking business photographs
Business photography tips
Editorial Photography
Inspiration
Taking editorial photographs
Editorial photography tips
Macro Photography
Inspiration
Taking macro photographs
Macro photography tips
Nature and Landscape
Photography
Inspiration
Taking nature and landscape
photographs
Nature and landscape
photography tips
Night and Low-Light Photography
Inspiration
Taking night and low-light
photographs
Night and low-light
photography tips
Pet and Wildlife Photography
Inspiration
Taking pet and wildlife
photographs
Pet and wildlife photography
tips
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Portrait Photography
Lens choices
Lighting
Accessory flash
Posing
Rapport
Direction
Inspiration
Taking portrait photographs
Portrait photography tips
Stock Photography
Inspiration
Taking stock photographs
Stock photography tips
Travel Photography
Inspiration
Taking travel photographs
Travel photography tips
Wedding Photography
Inspiration
Taking wedding photographs
Wedding photography tips
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Part III: Completing
the Picture 253
Chapter 10: Working with
RAW Capture and Updating
Firmware 255
Characteristics of RAW Images
Choosing a RAW Conversion
Program
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Sample RAW Image Conversion
Creating an Efficient Workflow
Updating the 40D Firmware
Getting the latest firmware
and software
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Appendix A: Image Sensors
and the Canon DIGIC
Processor 269
Sensor Technology
DIGIC III Image Processor
Appendix B: EOS 40D
Specifications 273
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Type of camera
Image sensor
Recording system
White balance
Viewfinder
Autofocus
Exposure control
Shutter
Built-in flash
Drive system
LCD monitor
Playback
Image protection and
erase
Menus
Power source
Dimensions and weight
Operating conditions
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Internet Resources
Photography Publications
and Web Sites
Professional Organizations
Commercial
Editorial/Photojournalism
Fine art
General
Nature and wildlife
Photoshop
Portrait/Wedding
Stock
Workshops
Glossary 281
Appendix C: Professional
Resources 277
Index 291
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