Quick Start Canon Cameras

This workshop will get you ready to use Canon cameras on your next project. You will learn the fundamentals of prepping and operating Canon cameras, including what to look out for during a rental prep such as back focus, firmware, and lens mount options. You will also learn common methods for trouble shooting in the field. You will be taken through menu operation, project set up, user buttons and practical shooting scenarios and configurations. 

Attendees who bought a Canon camera from AbelCine can take 50% off this workshop. Ask your salesperson for details. 

Topics:

• Overview of the various Canon EOS models and functions
• Similarities and differences between Canon EOS models
• Using menus to set codecs, frame rates, resolution, data rates, shutter angle, off-speed recording and exposure
• Clip naming, setting video outputs
• Picture Profile and Scene File settings
• User Buttons
• Jamming the camera with time code for sync sound
• Recording to an external recorder
• Common accessories
• Cabling
• Loading firmware
• Restoring camera to factory settings
• General data workflow