60D how to set it up.

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Right so i am new to photography and just swapping my 650d for a 60d i have no clue on what features do.

for example silent mode in the menus what is that for ?

C on the dial ?

AF-ON button..

thanks for any help in advanced.:bonk:
 
As mentioned ,please take the time to read the manual and watch few videos to understand the function of buttons.Just few pointers about the question you asked.AF-S for static objects and AF-C for continuous moving objects.

AF-ON button is an alternative to focus for moving objects and use the shutter release , when you need to take the photo.

You wont be able to understand everything straight away but start learning about basics of photography such as ISO , aperture and shutter speed.
 
This goes against every manly fibre of my being but... do read the manual, it really is the best way to start the learning process.
 
barratt1988 said:
60d is semi pro :s
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so enthusiasts shouldn't buy anything other than xxxD ? seriously ??? (ive been using xxD cameras since they first came out my first one was a 10D , and while I am a semi pro I had xxD bodies much longer than that)

personally i'd say buy whatever you want and can afford - there's nothing wrong with buying a 60D and then learning to use it - or a 7D, 6D, 5D, 1DX or whatever
 
big soft moose said:
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personally i'd say buy whatever you want and can afford - there's nothing wrong with buying a 60D and then learning to use it - or a 7D, 6D, 5D, 1DX or whatever
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Absolutely this:thumbs:

Although describing yourself as 'photographer at ...' and then asking questions about the basic operation of your camera in a public forum ought to make you step back and examine your actual level of skill / knowledge / ability / professionalism.

There's plenty of time for putting on the facade of being a photographer, once you've learned enough to make it look and sound convincing.

Hope an hour with the manual gets you up to speed.
 
agree with Pete and Phil
Why shouldn't someone buy whatever camera they want?
whether you've got more money than sense, you're studying photography, or you're just mad passionate about taking pictures (me!) it shouldn't matter!
I started out with a 60D because i thought an entry level model would be too basic and i'd want to upgrade very quickly. I've had a film SLR since i was 11 yrs old! 40 now. Got a 7D after a year, then traded that in for a 5D Mk 3, and have a 40D also.
I'll probably be learning to get the best out of the 5D for years to come! i never thought i'd be able to afford one, but a nice bonus and selling a few lenses changed that!!
Back to your original point, read the manual or buy one of the many guides available on Amazon etc, it might sound a little unhelpful, but it's the best way.
Get out there, practice and have fun!
 
To the OP: Why did you upgrade?
Not meant in a critical way, but out of curiosity... If you're "new to photography" I just wonder why you thought you'd spend more £££ on something you didn't fully get.
 
Durbs said:
To the OP: Why did you upgrade?
Not meant in a critical way, but out of curiosity... If you're "new to photography" I just wonder why you thought you'd spend more £££ on something you didn't fully get.
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He didnt. He swapped his 650D for my 60D, as i was looking for something smaller and the Canon M didnt work out.
Ill let Jamie answer the rest :-)
 
AF-ON - Useful button that (if you set the appropriate custom function) allows you to use the rear button for autofocus and the shutter button for exposure. Personal choice though.

C on the dial - custom mode. You can register the camera's current config to the C mode on the dial, then switch directly to you favorite settings.

Silent mode - well it is just that. It damps the shutter noise somewhat.
 
big soft moose said:
:thinking:

so enthusiasts shouldn't buy anything other than xxxD ? seriously ??? (ive been using xxD cameras since they first came out my first one was a 10D , and while I am a semi pro I had xxD bodies much longer than that)

personally i'd say buy whatever you want and can afford - there's nothing wrong with buying a 60D and then learning to use it - or a 7D, 6D, 5D, 1DX or whatever
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Phil V said:
Absolutely this:thumbs:

Although describing yourself as 'photographer at ...' and then asking questions about the basic operation of your camera in a public forum ought to make you step back and examine your actual level of skill / knowledge / ability / professionalism.

There's plenty of time for putting on the facade of being a photographer, once you've learned enough to make it look and sound convincing.

Hope an hour with the manual gets you up to speed.
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To some degree, but if it was me personally I would have already read up on the specs of it before making a purchase. Seems to be the trend with animals as well. Let`s take one home from the pet shop, we can find out later what it`s needs are I got no clue what to do with it.
 
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u8myufo said:
Seems to be the trend with animals as well. Let`s take one home from the pet shop, we can find out later what it`s needs are I got no clue what to do with it.
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How do you think Marcel got stuck with that Wookie ? :exit: or that snake for that matter :coat:
 
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u8myufo said:
To some degree, but if it was me personally I would have already read up on the specs of it before making a purchase. Seems to be the trend with animals as well. Let`s take one home from the pet shop, we can find out later what it`s needs are I got no clue what to do with it.
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Id say reading the specs are one thing. You can pretty much tell if the camera is suited, but once you have it, discovering what a lot do the features do, and how to get the best from them is another matter altogether, and this is where web forums come in.
Of course, thats also where the manual comes in to play.
 
Hi, Take it that Jamie is looking at this as he asked the question and since has not made a reply.
 
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