1 Select the raw image setting
Your EOS camera gives a wide range of image quality options, but to get the best results you should always go for uncompressed ‘raw’ files. Raw images reveal the best range of tones – and give greater flexibility when editing with software . It’s almost always worth the extra space raw files take up on your card.
Your EOS camera gives a wide range of image quality options, but to get the best results you should always go for uncompressed ‘raw’ files. Raw images reveal the best range of tones – and give greater flexibility when editing with software . It’s almost always worth the extra space raw files take up on your card.
2 Go large
Although you should use raw most of the time, there are occasions when it can pay to compromise with the JPEG options in the Quality menu. Choose the ‘Large’ high-quality JPEG option when shooting a series of continuous shots and your camera will keep firing for longer (check out these other
Although you should use raw most of the time, there are occasions when it can pay to compromise with the JPEG options in the Quality menu. Choose the ‘Large’ high-quality JPEG option when shooting a series of continuous shots and your camera will keep firing for longer (check out these other
3 Firmware updates
Canon continues to improve the reliability and performance of its cameras, even after they have left the factory. That’s why you should regularly check the latest ‘firmware’ available for your EOS camera. See which version you’re using in your camera’s menu (check out these
Canon continues to improve the reliability and performance of its cameras, even after they have left the factory. That’s why you should regularly check the latest ‘firmware’ available for your EOS camera. See which version you’re using in your camera’s menu (check out these
You can then Download the latest version from this website along with the full installation instructions (the firmware loads onto your camera via a memory card).
4 Go Large to save memory card space
The high-quality Large JPEG setting is also a handy option if you’re running out of space on your memory card because you forgot to carry a spare.
The high-quality Large JPEG setting is also a handy option if you’re running out of space on your memory card because you forgot to carry a spare.
5 Make the most of Live View
Live View, where you see what the camera ‘sees’ on the rear LCD screen, is found on all recent Canon EOS models (from the 40D onwards), but is switched off by default. You can enable it in the Live View Function Settings (find out .
Live View, where you see what the camera ‘sees’ on the rear LCD screen, is found on all recent Canon EOS models (from the 40D onwards), but is switched off by default. You can enable it in the Live View Function Settings (find out .