Autofocus & Drive Modes on Canon EOS 40D

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Professional photos made easy with automatic features of the Canon EOS 40D. Learn more about the shooting modes of the Canon EOS 40D digital SLR camera in this free photography lesson from an experienced photographer.

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    Canon EOS 40D: AL Autofocus Mode

    Lock in your focus point with this Canon camera feature. Learn techniques for taking photographs with the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.

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    Canon EOS 40D: Autofocus for Still Subjects

    Tips for taking family portraits with a Canon camera. Learn how to take photos of stationary subjects with the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.

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    Canon EOS 40D: Autofocus Servo for Moving Subjects

    Take great sports photos with this Canon camera feature. Learn how to use the autofocus servo of the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.

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    Canon EOS 40D: Focusing System

    The Canon EOS 40D uses a nine-point focusing system. Learn more about using the focusing features of the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.

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    Canon EOS 40D: Manual Focus

    How to take a photo when your Canon autofocus feature is not working. Learn more about the focus settings of the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.

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    Canon EOS 40D: Selecting Autofocus Mode

    The Canon EOS autofocus camera has three autofocus modes. Learn how to activate the autofocus mode of the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.

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    Canon EOS 40D: Selecting Autofocus Point

    Use button toggle to select Canon camera focus point. Learn tips for using the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.

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    Canon EOS 40D: Selecting Drive Mode

    Take multiple pictures with one press of the shutter button. Learn more about different modes of the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.

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    Canon EOS 40D: Self Timer

    Become a subject in your own photos. Learn how to use the self-timer of the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR camera in this free Canon photography lesson.

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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 free photography lesson, you will learn how to use the autofocus and drive modes of the Canon EOS 40D digital camera. Our expert will demonstrate how to use the autofocus features for still as well as moving subjects. Want to take a picture of yourself? Use the self timer feature.

About the Expert

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.

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