Master the controls of your Canon camera. Learn how to use the advanced features of the Canon EOS 40D digital SLR camera in this free photography lesson from an experienced photographer.
Manually set aperture, shutter speed automatically adjusts. Learn how to use auto focus in the aperture priority mode for the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.
Use when camera focusing area different from light metering area. Learn how to make the most of your photos with the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.
Ideal for low-light exposures. Learn how to take long exposures with the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.
Letters indicate creative functions on main camera dial. Learn about creative zone features for the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.
Automatic depth of field mode allows for multiple focus points. Learn how use automatic depth of field feature for the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.
Three different exposure options for each photo. Learn how to take backup exposures with the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.
Need to focus manually in this camera mode. Learn how to set up a live viewfinder in the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.
Set aperture and shutter speed manually. Learn how to take pictures manually with the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.
Canon camera has four different metering presets. Learn how to preset metering modes for the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.
Camera mode where f-stop, shutter speed and aperture set automatically. Learn about shooting photos in the program mode with the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.
Happens when turn camera on or off. Learn how to clean the sensors in the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.
Manually set shutter speed, aperture automatically adjusts. Learn how to use auto focus in the shutter priority mode for the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.
Summary: Introduced in 1987, the Canon EOS (Electro-Optical-System) is a popular system of interchangeable camera bodies, lenses and flashes. By 2007, more than 40 EOS camera models had been released. The main competition for this series is the Nikon F series, though the EOS models are more affordable, as well as more popular in most countries. The 40D is a midrange digital SLR camera with professional features, perfect for the advanced photographer who can't quite afford or justify spending the money for a pro model. The digital camera presents photographers with new tools, and new challenges for taking great photos. And part of becoming a great photographer is mastering the features and capabilities of your camera of choice.
In this series of free camera lessons, you will learn to use the advanced auto features of the Canon EOS 40D, such as shutter and aperture priority auto focus. Our expert will also demonstrate professional techniques such as exposure bracketing and bulb exposures. If all of the automated modes seem overwhelming, there is also a manual mode.
Expert: Ryan Vaughn is a photo enthusiast who has used his expertise for professional wedding portraits and business promotion. He has used Canon's 20D and 30D models as well as the latest newest version, the 40D.