CPN Adds More Tips and Tricks to Database

The Canon Professional Network has updated its Tips and Tricks database with new information. For instance, did you know that Canon advises setting your camera to record JPEGS (instead of RAW files) when performing autofocus microadjustments?

AF Microadjustment – image quality
Several EOS models feature the ability to adjust the focus of the lens to ensure it is in perfect registration with the camera. When performing microadjustment, make sure you set the camera recording quality to large JPEG, even if you normally shoot in RAW, as this will help identify focus issues more easily.

Or did you know that a lens’s image stabilization is always activated in Live View on the 5Ds/5Ds R, not just when you press the shutter button half-way? (assuming that IS is not switched off on the lens)

EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R: Live View and IS lenses
When using an Image Stabilizer (IS) lens in Live View on the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R, you will find that the IS is always activated when Live View is turned on, even if you don’t half-press the shutter button. This will shorten the camera’s battery life, so unless you need to use the IS, you should manually switch it off on the lens to preserve power.

Other recently added topics include:
 

  • EOS-1D X Mark II: 4K video
  • EOS-1D X Mark II: f/8 focusing
  • EOS 7D Mark II: Auto ISO shutter speed
  • AF Microadjustment – wide and tele
  • AF Assist beam and wide-angle lenses
  • EOS 7D Mark II: AI Servo AF response
  • EOS 7D Mark II: AI Servo AF
  • EOS 7D Mark II: Quick card check
  • EOS Movie shooting with multiple cards
  • EX Speedlites: AF Assist beam focusing
  • EOS Movie shooting with Auto ISO
  • EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R: ISO 50
  • Keeping track of LP-E6 batteries
  • Live View shooting and Modelling Flash
  • Live View shooting and Flash Exposure Lock
  • EOS DSLRs with SD cards
  • EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R: Eyepiece cover
  • EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R: Focusing in low light

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