How To Use Canon Rebel XSi - Learn Meter And Exposure For Beautiful Pictures
To really learn how to use Canon Rebel XSi to its full potential, you'll want to utilize some of its more advanced features. Although the auto modes can be convenient, they are often limiting the extent with which you can get those professional quality photos that you desire. Although they may seem befuddling at first you'll need to start with terms such as exposure and metering.
Initially, we'll start off with exposure. If you're used to using only the auto modes, perfecting the art of exposure can seem like a daunting task. Often this is a system of trial and error to see which exposure setting along with the metering you select will determine the depth of the picture quality. When you're first getting started, the best way to get a feel for what is most effective is to simply play with these settings while making adjustments to see which will bring the desired results. After you take your first photo, look at the image to determine what areas need improvement. If the bright areas of the photo appear too bright or devoid of correct color, you'll want to bring the exposure settings down a bit. You do this by holding the AV button while turning the same dial that you would use to adjust aperture or shutter speed. Turning this dial should show a series of numbers with 0 in the middle and positive and negative numbers to either side. You'll want to turn the dial to the left to adjust the setting to a negative number. Start out with -1, adjusting downward until you get the desired results. Conversely, if the image is too dark, adjust these settings upward using positive numbers.
When learning how to use Canon Rebel XSi, you will also need to comprehend metering. Metering is used by your camera to try and determine which area in the scene is the focal point of your picture. The metering setting on the camera tells it how you want the camera to make this determination. If you were to take your scene and divide it into 35 evenly sized squares, you would be looking at the picture the way the camera does. This grid of squares or zones, are what's used by the metering to focus on a specific area or square. In the overall metering, the camera measures everything in the scene and makes its best attempt as to the best way to expose the picture. Spot metering focuses on one square or zone and gives very refined control. Center weighted metering combines principles from both the spot metering and overall metering settings by evaluating all the zones, but considering the objects in the center of the scene as its primary focus. Once you have figured out the best metering setting, you can then move the exposure up or down to achieve the best picture.
If you learn how to use Canon Rebel XSi using more advanced features, you'll be taking pictures that are comparable to what you see in magazines and on the web. Not only will you have timeless memories,beautiful keepsakes but a new appreciation for quality photography.