Canon 550D Setup Guide
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Canon 550D Setup Guide

Introduction

The Canon 550D is a beginner-level crop sensor DSLR camera with an 18MP sensor resolution. The following instructions assume the camera is in manual mode (M, Av, Tv, or P on the mode dial).

Focusing Points
White Balance
ISO
Image Quality
Aperture
Autofocus Modes
Drive Modes
Format Card

Focusing Points

  • Press the Plus magnifier button (top right corner) to access the focus points menu.
  • Rotate the front dial until Automatic Selection is shown.

White Balance

  • Press the WB button (up arrow).
  • Select AWB (Auto White Balance).

ISO

  • Press the ISO button (in front of the mode dial).
  • Select Auto.

Image Quality (RAW & JPEG)

  • Press the MENU button.
  • Select the Shoot 1 tab.
  • Select Image Quality then press SET.
  • Use the arrow keys to select RAW + L.

Aperture

  • While in Aperture mode, turn the front dial to change the aperture.
  • While in Manual mode, hold down the Av +/− button on the back of the camera while turning the front dial to change the aperture.

Autofocus Modes

  • Press the AF button (right arrow key).
  • Select One Shot.
  • For subjects in motion, select AI SERVO instead.

Drive Modes

  • Press the Drive Mode button (left arrow key).
  • Select Single Shooting.
  • For subjects in motion, select Continuous Shooting.

Format Card

  • Press the MENU button.
  • Select the Setup 1 tab (Yellow Wrench).
  • Select Format then press SET.
  • Select OK to confirm.

Recommended Accessories

  • Reflector
  • General Purpose Zoom Lens
  • Tripod
  • Prime Lens or Telephoto Zoom Lens
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