Canon 80D Tutorial: Part 1 by Chris Winter

Introduction

• Welcome to the Canon 80D tutorial series by Chris Winter.
• This part covers an overview of buttons and dials on the Canon 80D.
• Encouragement to subscribe for more tutorials and to check out the top 10 lenses for Canon 80D.

Getting Started

• Battery Installation:
  • Open battery door and insert LP6 battery with arrow facing forward.
  • Close battery door to power the camera.
• Powering On:
  • Slide the off/on button to the right to turn on the camera.

Camera Controls

• Mode Dial:
  • Press center button to unlock and turn mode dial.
  • Common mode: AV mode (Aperture Priority).
• Menu and Info Button:
  • Access and navigate the menu using physical buttons or touch screen.
  • Change image settings (RAW, JPEG) and various camera settings.
  • Info button cycles through display options on screen, useful for video and photo mode.

Shooting Modes

• Switching Between Video and Photo Mode:
  • Flick switch to alternate between video and stills mode.
  • Use info button to adjust display settings in each mode.
• LCD vs. Viewfinder:
  • Use the start/stop button to switch between LCD screen and viewfinder.

Additional Features

• Q Button:
  • Access quick setting options such as autofocus method, movie record size, and more.
• Playback Button:
  • Review photos and videos with swiping or buttons.
  • Options to play video and zoom in on photos.
• Trash Can Button:
  • Delete photos with confirmation or format card to wipe all content.
• SD Card Slot:
  • Insert SD card correctly to avoid damage.

Top LCD Screen

• Displays vital settings such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, etc.
• Buttons for Quick Adjustments:
  • Autofocus mode, drive speed, ISO, metering mode.
  • Lamp switch for low light viewing.

Additional Buttons and Features

• Shutter Button:
  • Half-press to autofocus, full-press to take photo.
• Lens and Image Stabilization:
  • 18-55mm STM lens standard.
  • Autocus/manual focus and image stabilization switches.
• Lens Removal:
  • Twist-off with caution to avoid debris.

Ports and Connectivity

• Microphone and Headphone Jacks:
  • For enhanced audio input.
• USB and HDMI Ports:
  • For connectivity and external device connections.

LCD Screen

• Articulating Screen:
  • Swivels for various shooting angles and protects by closing face-inward.

Flash and Hot Shoe

• On-Camera Flash:
  • Activated with a button.
• Hot Shoe Mount:
  • For attaching external flash or microphone.

Conclusion

• Recap of tutorial and encouragement to check out additional resources.
• Stay tuned for more upcoming tutorials on the Canon 80D.