Cheat Cards Canon T5 1855mm
February 16, 2017 | Author: Debbie Rice | Category: N/A
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Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
TABLE OF CONTENTS CLICK TITLES TO JUMP AHEAD 2 PORTRAIT (DAYTIME · OUTDOORS) 3 PORTRAIT (DAYTIME · INDOORS) 4 BABY PORTRAIT (DAYTIME · OUTDOORS) 5 BABY PORTRAIT (DAYTIME · INDOORS) 6 CHILD PORTRAIT (DAYTIME · OUTDOORS) 7 CHILD PORTRAIT (DAYTIME · INDOORS) 8 FAMILY / GROUP (DAYTIME · OUTDOORS) 9 FAMILY / GROUP (DAYTIME · INDOORS) 10 SPORTS / FAST ACTION (DAYTIME · OUTDOORS) 11 FOOD / PRODUCTS (DAYTIME · OUTDOORS) 12 FOOD / PRODUCTS (DAYTIME · INDOORS) 13 FLOWERS / PLANTS / NATURE 14 SUNSET / SUNRISE 15 LANDSCAPE / ARCHITECTURE 16 HDR (HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE) 17 INTERIORS / REAL ESTATE 18 FIREWORKS / LIGHTNING / LIGHT TRAILS 19 STARS / GALAXIES / NORTHERN LIGHTS 20 WATERFALL / STREAM / SMOOTH WATER 21 QUICK REFERENCE
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Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
PORTRAIT DAYTIME OUTDOORS INITIAL SETTINGS
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Set the Zoom (focal length) to 55mm Enable Manual Mode (rotate mode dial to M) Set the Aperture to f/5.6 (press +/- button & rotate main dial) Set the ISO to 100 (full sun) or 400 (shade/cloudy) On the lens, turn Stabilizer ON & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot Set the AF Point to Manual Selection (select the center focus point) SETUP
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For nice even lighting, try to position the person/couple under some shade to avoid squinty eyes and harsh shadows. If you can’t find shade, position the subject so that the sun is hitting their back/shoulders at an angle while keeping the sun out of the frame of the shot. 2 Aim the center focus point at the person/couple and take a test shot. 3 If the face is too bright, rotate the main dial two clicks to the right. If the face is too dark, rotate the main dial two clicks to the left. Take another test shot and repeat Step 3 if needed. 4 Aim the center focus point at the eyes, half-press the shutter button to lock focus and fully press to shoot. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
PORTRAIT DAYTIME INDOORS INITIAL SETTINGS
CAMERATIPS.COM/T5
Set the Zoom (focal length) to 35mm Enable Manual Mode (rotate mode dial to M) Set the Aperture to f/4.5 (press +/- button & rotate main dial) Set the ISO to 1600 (midday) or 3200 (early morning/late afternoon) On the lens, turn Stabilizer ON & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot Set the AF Point to Manual Selection (select the center focus point) SETUP
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Open all window shades/coverings and try to position the person/couple so that soft natural light is illuminating their face. 2 Aim the center focus point at the person/couple and take a test shot. 3 If the face is too bright, rotate the main dial two clicks to the right. If the face is too dark, rotate the main dial two clicks to the left. Take another test shot and repeat Step 3 if needed. 4 Aim the center focus point at the subjects eyes, half-press the shutter button to lock focus and fully press to shoot. 5 If the shutter speed drops below 1/100, then increase the ISO and/or position the subject near more natural light. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
BABY PORTRAIT DAYTIME OUTDOORS INITIAL SETTINGS
CAMERATIPS.COM/T5
Set the Zoom (focal length) to 55mm Enable Manual Mode (rotate mode dial to M) Set the Aperture to f/5.6 (press +/- button & rotate main dial) Set the ISO to 200 (full sun) or 800 (shade/cloudy) On the lens, turn Stabilizer ON & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot & the AF Point to Manual Selection Set the Drive Mode to Continuous Shooting SETUP
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For nice even lighting, try to position the baby under some shade to avoid squinty eyes and harsh shadows. If you can’t find shade, position the baby so that the sun is hitting their back/shoulders at an angle while keeping the sun out of the frame of the shot. 2 Aim the center focus point at the baby’s face and take a test shot. 3 If the baby’s face is too bright, rotate the main dial two clicks to the right. If the baby’s face is too dark, rotate the main dial two clicks to the left. Take another test shot and repeat Step 3 if needed. 4 Aim the center focus point at the baby’s eyes, half-press the shutter button to lock focus, then fully press and hold it down to fire off a burst of images. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
BABY PORTRAIT DAYTIME INDOORS INITIAL SETTINGS
CAMERATIPS.COM/T5
Set the Zoom (focal length) to 35mm Enable Manual Mode (rotate mode dial to M) Set the Aperture to f/4.5 (press +/- button & rotate main dial) Set the ISO to 1600 (midday) or 3200 (early morning/late afternoon) On the lens, turn Stabilizer ON & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot & the AF Point to Manual Selection Set the Drive Mode to Continuous Shooting SETUP
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Open all window shades/coverings and try to position the baby so that soft natural (indirect) light is illuminating their face. 2 Aim the center focus point at the baby’s face and take a test shot. 3 If the baby’s face is too bright, rotate the main dial two clicks to the right. If the baby’s face is too dark, rotate the main dial two clicks to the left. Take another test shot and repeat Step 3 if needed. 4 Aim the center focus point at the baby’s eyes, half-press the shutter button to lock focus, then fully press and hold it down to fire off a burst of images. 5 If the shutter speed drops below 1/200, then increase the ISO and/or position the baby near more natural light. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
CHILD PORTRAIT DAYTIME OUTDOORS INITIAL SETTINGS
CAMERATIPS.COM/T5
Set the Zoom (focal length) to 55mm Enable Manual Mode (rotate mode dial to M) Set the Aperture to f/5.6 (press +/- button & rotate main dial) Set the ISO to 200 (full sun) or 800 (shade/cloudy) On the lens, turn Stabilizer ON & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to AI Servo & the AF Point to Automatic Selection Set the Drive Mode to Continuous Shooting SETUP
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For nice even lighting, try to position the child under some shade to avoid squinty eyes and harsh shadows. If shooting in full sun, try to keep the sun out of the frame of the shot. 2 Aim the center focus point at the child and take a test shot. 3 If the child’s face is too bright, rotate the main dial two clicks to the right. If the child’s face is too dark, rotate the main dial two clicks to the left. Take another test shot and repeat Step 3 if needed. 4 Half-press the shutter button to continuously focus on the child as they move through the frame. When ready, fully press the shutter and hold it down to fire off a burst of images. 5 If you notice subject blur, then increase the ISO to a higher value. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
CHILD PORTRAIT DAYTIME INDOORS INITIAL SETTINGS
CAMERATIPS.COM/T5
Set the Zoom (focal length) to 35mm Enable Manual Mode (rotate mode dial to M) Set the Aperture to f/4.5 (press +/- button & rotate main dial) Set the ISO to 3200 (midday) or 6400 (early morning/late afternoon) On the lens, turn Stabilizer ON & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to AI Servo & the AF Point to Automatic Selection Set the Drive Mode to Continuous Shooting SETUP
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Open all window shades/coverings and try to position the child so that soft natural (indirect) light is illuminating their face. 2 Aim the center focus point at the child’s face and take a test shot. 3 If the child’s face is too bright, rotate the main dial two clicks to the right. If the child’s face is too dark, rotate the main dial two clicks to the left. Take another test shot and repeat Step 3 if needed. 4 Half-press the shutter button to continuously focus on the child as they move through the frame. When ready, fully press the shutter and hold it down to fire off a burst of images. 5 If the shutter speed drops below 1/200, then increase the ISO and/or position the child near more natural light. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
FAMILY / GROUP DAYTIME OUTDOORS INITIAL SETTINGS
CAMERATIPS.COM/T5
Set the Zoom (focal length) between 24-55mm Enable Manual Mode (rotate mode dial to M) Set the Aperture to f/5.6 (press +/- button & rotate main dial) Set the ISO to 100 (full sun) or 400 (shade/cloudy) On the lens, turn Stabilizer ON & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot Set the AF Point to Manual Selection (select the center focus point) SETUP
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For nice even lighting, try to position the group under some shade to avoid squinty eyes and harsh shadows. If you can’t find shade, position the group so that the sun is hitting their back/shoulders at an angle while keeping the sun out of the frame of the shot. 2 Aim the center focus point at the group and take a test shot. 3 If the faces are too bright, rotate the main dial two clicks to the right. If the faces are too dark, rotate the main dial two clicks to the left. Take another test shot and repeat Step 3 if needed. 4 Aim the center focus point at the person in the middle of the group, half-press the shutter button to lock focus and fully press to shoot. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
FAMILY / GROUP DAYTIME INDOORS INITIAL SETTINGS
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Set the Zoom (focal length) between 18-24mm Enable Manual Mode (rotate mode dial to M) Set the Aperture to f/4 (press +/- button & rotate main dial) Set the ISO to 1600 (midday) or 3200 (early morning/late afternoon) On the lens, turn Stabilizer ON & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot Set the AF Point to Manual Selection (select the center focus point) SETUP
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Open all window shades/coverings and try to position the group so that soft natural (indirect) light is illuminating their faces. 2 Aim the center focus point at the group and take a test shot. 3 If the faces are too bright, rotate the main dial two clicks to the right. If the faces are too dark, rotate the main dial two clicks to the left. Take another test shot and repeat Step 3 if needed. 4 Aim the center focus point at the person in the middle of the group, half-press the shutter button to lock focus and fully press to shoot. 5 If the shutter speed drops below 1/100, then increase the ISO and/or position the group near more natural light. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
SPORTS / FAST ACTION DAYTIME OUTDOORS INITIAL SETTINGS
CAMERATIPS.COM/T5
Enable Shutter Priority (rotate mode dial to Tv) Set the Shutter Speed to 1/1000 (rotate the main dial) Set the ISO to Auto (ISO button Auto) Set the Metering to Evaluative On the lens, turn Stabilizer ON & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to AI Servo & the AF Point to Automatic Selection Set the Drive Mode to Continuous Shooting SETUP
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Half-press the shutter button to continuously focus on the subject as they move through the frame. 2 When ready, fully press the shutter and hold it down to fire off a burst of images. This will increase your odds of capturing a keeper. 3 If you have trouble focusing, switch the AF Mode to AI Focus, then set the AF point to Manual Selection and select the center focus point. Aim the center focus point at the subject, half-press the shutter button to lock focus and fully press to shoot. 4 If you notice subject blur, then increase the shutter speed to 1/1500.
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Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
FOOD / PRODUCTS DAYTIME OUTDOORS INITIAL SETTINGS
CAMERATIPS.COM/T5
Set the Zoom (focal length) to 55mm Enable Manual Mode (rotate mode dial to M) Set the Aperture to f/5.6 (press +/- button & rotate main dial) Set the ISO to 100 (full sun) or 400 (shade/cloudy) On the lens, turn Stabilizer ON & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot Set the AF Point to Manual Selection (select the center focus point) SETUP
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For nice even lighting, position the food/product under some shade to avoid bright highlights and harsh shadows. If there isn’t any shade nearby, use a white bed sheet, an umbrella or poster board to soften the sunlight and cast some shade over the food/product. 2 Aim the center focus point at the food/product and take a test shot. 3 If the food/product is too bright, rotate the main dial two clicks to the right. If the food/product is too dark, rotate the main dial two clicks to the left. Take another test shot and repeat Step 3 until the food/product is well lit. 4 Aim the center focus point at the food/product, half-press the shutter button to lock focus and fully press to shoot. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
FOOD / PRODUCTS DAYTIME INDOORS INITIAL SETTINGS
CAMERATIPS.COM/T5
Set the Zoom (focal length) to 35mm Enable Manual Mode (rotate mode dial to M) Set the Aperture to f/4.5 (press +/- button & rotate main dial) Set the ISO to 800 (midday) or 1600 (early morning/late afternoon) On the lens, turn Stabilizer ON & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot Set the AF Point to Manual Selection (select the center focus point) SETUP
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Open all window shades/coverings and try to position the food/product so that soft natural (indirect) light is illuminating it. 2 Aim the center focus point at the food/product and take a test shot. 3 If the food/product is too bright, rotate the main dial two clicks to the right. If the food/product is too dark, rotate the main dial two clicks to the left. Take another test shot and repeat Step 3 until the food/product is well lit. 4 Aim the center focus point at the food/product, half-press the shutter button to lock focus and fully press to shoot. 5 If the shutter speed drops below 1/60, then increase the ISO and/or position the food/product near more natural light. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
FLOWERS / PLANTS / NATURE INITIAL SETTINGS
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Set the Zoom (focal length) to 35mm Enable Aperture Priority (Av) & set the Aperture to f/4.5 Set the ISO to Auto (ISO button Auto) Set the Metering to Evaluative On the lens, turn Stabilizer ON & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot Set the AF Point to Manual Selection (select the center focus point) SETUP
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For nice even lighting, try to photograph flowers and plants on a cloudy day. If shooting under full sun, look for subjects in the shade or shoot around sunrise/sunset. 2 Aim the center focus point at the subject, half-press the shutter button to lock focus and fully press to shoot. 3 If the intended subject is too dark or too bright, adjust the exposure compensation by pressing the +/- button and rotating the main dial at the same time. Rotate it to the left (- value) to darken the subject. Rotate it to the right (+ value) to brighten the subject. 4 If you have trouble focusing on your subject, you’re probably within the minimum focusing distance. Back up a bit and re-focus. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
SUNSET / SUNRISE INITIAL SETTINGS
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Enable Aperture Priority (rotate mode dial to Av) Set the Aperture to f/8 (rotate the main dial) Set the ISO to 100 Set the Metering to Evaluative On the lens, turn Stabilizer OFF & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot & the AF Point to Automatic Selection Set the Drive Mode to 2-sec. Self-timer SETUP
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TRIPOD RECOMMENDED A tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake and to utilize lower ISO's for less image noise/grain. 2 Aim the camera towards the sunset/sunrise and take a test shot. 3 If the sky is too dark/bright, adjust the exposure compensation by pressing the +/- button and rotating the main dial. Rotate it to the left (- value) to darken and to the right (+ value) to brighten. 4 Half-press the shutter button to lock focus, then fully press to start the self-timer. The timer will count down a few seconds before taking the shot, allowing you to get your hands o the camera. * Use the HDR Cheat Card for an evenly lit sky and landscape. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
LANDSCAPE / ARCHITECTURE INITIAL SETTINGS
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Enable Aperture Priority (rotate mode dial to Av) Set the Aperture to f/11 (rotate the main dial) Set the ISO to 100 Set the Metering to Evaluative On the lens, turn Stabilizer OFF & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot & the AF Point to Automatic Selection Set the Drive Mode to 2-sec. Self-timer SETUP
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TRIPOD RECOMMENDED A tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake and to utilize lower ISO's for less image noise/grain. 2 For more dramatic light, try to shoot around sunrise or sunset. 3 Aim the camera towards the scene and take a test shot. 4 If the scene is too dark/bright, adjust the exposure compensation by pressing the +/- button and rotating the main dial. Rotate it to the left (- value) to darken and to the right (+ value) to brighten. 5 Half-press the shutter button to lock focus, then fully press to start the self-timer. The timer will count down a few seconds before taking the shot, allowing you to get your hands o the camera. * Use the HDR Cheat Card for an evenly lit sky and landscape. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
HDR HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE INITIAL SETTINGS
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Enable Aperture Priority (rotate mode dial to Av) Set the Aperture to f/8 (rotate the main dial) Set the ISO to 100 Set the Metering to Evaluative On the lens, turn Stabilizer OFF & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot & the AF Point to Automatic Selection Set the Drive Mode to 2-sec. Self-timer SETUP
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TRIPOD RECOMMENDED A tripod is recommended to capture an identical set of images with the same alignment for HDR processing. 2 Enable AEB (Menu button Select Expo.comp./AEB [2nd Menu Tab] SET Turn the main dial to set the AEB amount from -2 to +2) 3 Aim the camera towards the scene, half press the shutter button to lock focus and fully press to start the self-timer. The self-timer will count down and then fire off three images of the same scene at varying levels of exposure (normal, overexposed and underexposed). 4 Using HDR software (I recommend Photomatix or HDR Efex Pro), import the three photos and follow the on-screen instructions to process the set of images into a single HDR image. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
INTERIORS / REAL ESTATE INITIAL SETTINGS
CAMERATIPS.COM/T5
Enable Manual Mode (rotate mode dial to M) Set the Aperture to f/11 (press +/- button & rotate main dial) Set the ISO to 100 On the lens, turn Stabilizer OFF & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot Set the AF Point to Automatic Selection Set the Drive Mode to 2-sec. Self-timer SETUP
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TRIPOD RECOMMENDED A tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake and to utilize lower ISO's for less image noise/grain. 2 Try to schedule the shoot around sunrise or sunset for better lighting. Turn on all available lights, open window shades/coverings and use portable work lights with daylight bulbs to brighten dimly lit areas. 3 Aim the camera towards the room/interior and take a test shot. 4 If the interior is too bright, rotate the main dial two clicks to the right. If the interior is too dark, rotate the main dial two clicks to the left. Take another test shot and repeat Step 3 if needed. 5 Fully press the shutter button to start the self-timer. * If the windows are blown-out (too bright), use the HDR Cheat Card. 1
Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
FIREWORKS / LIGHTNING / LIGHT TRAILS INITIAL SETTINGS
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Enable Manual Mode (rotate mode dial to M) Set the Aperture to f/8 (press +/- button & rotate main dial) Set the ISO to 100 On the lens, turn Stabilizer OFF & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot Set the AF Point to Manual Selection (select the center focus point) Set the Drive Mode to 2-sec. Self-timer SETUP
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TRIPOD REQUIRED A tripod is needed to eliminate blur. Aim the center focus point at a contrasty subject (moon or street light). Half-press the shutter button to focus, then switch the AF/MF button (on the lens) to MF to lock focus for subsequent shots. 3 Point the camera towards the action. 4 Using the main dial, rotate it towards the left and select a shutter speed between 3-10 seconds for Fireworks and 10-30 seconds for Lightning and Light Trails. 5 Fully press the shutter button to start the self-timer. The timer will count down a few seconds before taking the shot, allowing you to get your hands o the camera. 1
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Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
STARS / GALAXIES / NORTHERN LIGHTS INITIAL SETTINGS
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Set the Zoom (focal length) to 18mm Enable Manual Mode (M) & set the Aperture to f/3.5 Set the ISO to 1600 On the lens, turn Stabilizer OFF & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot Set the AF Point to Manual Selection (select the center focus point) Set the Drive Mode to 2-sec. Self-timer SETUP
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TRIPOD REQUIRED A tripod is required to prevent camera shake. Aim the center focus point at a contrasty subject (moon or street light). Half-press the shutter button to focus, then switch the AF/MF button (on the lens) to MF to lock focus for subsequent shots. 3 Point the camera towards the sky. 4 Using the main dial, rotate it towards the left and select a shutter speed between 15-30 seconds. 5 Fully press the shutter button to start the self-timer. The timer will count down a few seconds before taking the shot, allowing you to get your hands o the camera. 6 If the light level is too dark, then raise the ISO to 3200. 1
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WATERFALL / STREAM / SMOOTH WATER INITIAL SETTINGS
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Enable Aperture Priority (rotate mode dial to Av) Set the Aperture to f/22 (rotate the main dial) Set the ISO to 100 Set the Metering to Evaluative On the lens, turn Stabilizer OFF & switch AF/MF to AF Set the AF Mode to One Shot & the AF Point to Automatic Selection Set the Drive Mode to 2-sec. Self-timer SETUP
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TRIPOD REQUIRED A tripod must be used to prevent camera shake and to utilize lower ISO's for less image noise/grain. 2 Half-press the shutter button to lock focus, then fully press to start the self-timer. The timer will count down a few seconds before taking the shot, allowing you to get your hands o the camera. 3 For smoother water, attach a Neutral Density (ND) filter. I recommend using a very dark 10 stop 3.0 ND filter. This will greatly reduce the amount of light coming through the lens, which will result in slower shutter speeds and silky smooth waterfalls/streams.
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Canon T5 + 18-55mm Lens
QUICK REFERENCE INITIAL SETTINGS
CAMERATIPS.COM/T5
APERTURE PRIORITY: Rotate mode dial to Av Rotate the main dial to the left for a lower aperture f/# and to the right for a higher aperture f/# SHUTTER PRIORITY: Rotate mode dial to Tv Rotate the main dial to the left for a slower shutter speed and to the right for a faster shutter speed MANUAL MODE: Rotate mode dial to M then... Adjust the Shutter Speed Rotate the main dial left or right Adjust the Aperture Press and hold the (+/-) button, then rotate the main dial left or right SETUP
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ISO: (ISO) button use (Left/Right Arrow) keys to select ISO (SET) AUTO ISO: (ISO) button use (Left/Right Arrow) keys to select Auto (SET) METERING: (Menu) button Metering Mode (SET) select metering (SET) AF MODE: (Right Arrow) key select AF Mode (SET) AF POINT: (Magnify +) button press (SET) to toggle Automatic or Manual Selection use arrow keys to manually select AF point CONTINUOUS: (Left Arrow) key select Continuous (SET) SELF-TIMER: (Left Arrow) key select 2 Sec. Self-timer (SET) EXPOSURE COMPENSATION: Press & hold (+/-) button then... Rotate main dial to the left (-) to darken Rotate main dial to the right (+) to brighten
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