Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Paperback: 276 pages
Publisher: Rocky Nook (January 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 193753815X
ISBN-13: 978-1937538156

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The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is the latest in Canon’s line of full-frame DSLR cameras. Its impressive array of capabilities and advanced controls allow the photographer ever more influence over the final image. With this comes more menus, buttons, and dials that the photographer must learn how to use to take full advantage of the camera.

This book explores the features and capabilities of the 5D Mark III in a way that far surpasses the user’s manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup. The informative text is illustrated with screenshots and example images throughout, making it easy to follow along.

Author James Johnson covers everything from the basic features of the camera to the numerous advanced photographic options as he discusses topics such as focus and exposure, lenses, lighting, custom settings, and more. With this book as your guide, you’ll learn how to get the most out of this powerful camera.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. The Equipment
Chapter 2. Buttons, Dials, Knobs, and their Purposes
Chapter 3. Managing Dials, Buttons, Switches, and a Joystick
Chapter 4. Finding and Interpreting Image-Related Information
Chapter 5. Capturing Light—The Exposure Parameters
Chapter 6. Capturing the Image—Composition and Focus
Chapter 7. Advanced Features
Chapter 8. The Shooting Menu
Chapter 9. The Autofocus Menu
Chapter 10. The Playback Menu
Chapter 11. The Set Up Menu
Chapter 12. The Custom Functions Menu
Chapter 13. The My Menu Menu
Chapter 14. Movie-Mode-Specific Menus
Chapter 15. Adding Illumination
Chapter 16. After the Shutter is Tripped…