Basic Shooting Modes | Canon 40D 40 D | Digital Photography

This is a short introductory lesson on the basic shooting modes as found on the Canon 40D. However, many of these modes are found on all cameras, so it should be helpful to anyone interested in what those little icons mean. I hope you enjoy the video! If you are interested in purchasing the full length DVD on either the Canon 40D or my Photography Crash Course, they can be ordered from the following link: michaelthementor.com

17 Comments

  1. ourgirlscheer
    Posted March 14, 2008 at 2:26 pm | Permalink

    You tube is awesome so much info on here. I’m looking at getting the Canon 40D, nice to see some basic info on here, really like your videos, very well put together. Will be purchasing your crash course when I can. Thanks1

  2. MichaelTheMentor
    Posted March 14, 2008 at 2:40 pm | Permalink

    Thank you so much! The 40D is a fantastic camera. Let me know if you have any questions! :)

  3. djstreet23
    Posted March 16, 2008 at 10:19 pm | Permalink

    I have a Digital Rebel XTI …Your videos are so helpful you really simplify things for me…I’m going to purchase your dvd asap.

  4. djstreet23
    Posted March 16, 2008 at 10:20 pm | Permalink

    I have a Digital Rebel XTI …Your videos are so helpful you really simplify things for me…I’m going to purchase your dvd asap.

  5. aphillipsphotography
    Posted May 2, 2008 at 1:37 pm | Permalink

    Thank you for the video’s in reference to the 40D. they are very helpful to me….

  6. sbotherway
    Posted May 25, 2008 at 11:21 pm | Permalink

    Thanks for your video! It was very well explained etc and i liked the visuals etc you used!! I’m thinking about getting a 40D as im making a move from my Fujifilm finepix 9600 which is not an SLR. Thanks, Sam

  7. prerunner4x4
    Posted June 9, 2008 at 8:58 pm | Permalink

    How is it with red eye?
    I hear it’s not so good.

  8. marisamars08
    Posted June 30, 2008 at 10:24 pm | Permalink

    Thank u soo much for uploading!!!
    I just completed a course… and this was perfect to refresh my memory

  9. blondelibrarian777
    Posted August 29, 2008 at 9:06 am | Permalink

    Great video!! Thanks!!

  10. jassamthom
    Posted November 8, 2008 at 1:01 pm | Permalink

    I have watched the videos on u tube they are fab and am thinking of getting the video but how much more is on this compared the all the 23 videos on u tube I have already watched???

  11. MichaelTheMentor
    Posted November 8, 2008 at 7:41 pm | Permalink

    About 2 hours worth. The most important techniques are on the DVD. Best wishes!

  12. MaineGenealogy
    Posted December 19, 2008 at 10:07 pm | Permalink

    Would you happen to know why I would get red eye when I am using my 40D with an L bracket and a 580 EX2 flash unit? I have red eye reduction on, but for some reason it is still happening despite the fact that I have the flash mounted on a bracket above the camera. I have tried several lenses, but can’t get a handle on it. It happens with BOTH of my 40s and Canon doesn’t seem to have a clue. Can you offer any suggestions?
    Doug Rogers
    843 870 3253
    I really need help here with this1

  13. MichaelTheMentor
    Posted December 19, 2008 at 11:52 pm | Permalink

    Red eye is caused by a reflection of your light off the inside of the eye. Try aiming your flash at the ceiling if shooting indoors or otherwise using a diffuser, like a Gary Fong Light Sphere, which will soften the light. Best wishes!

  14. marcdecious
    Posted December 24, 2008 at 10:47 am | Permalink

    Hi Michael, I just got the light sphere but didn’t notice much differnce than using one of those cap diffusers.. and for $40 i’m not sure if i’m using it correctly. I’m using the SB600 with a D40. Any comments?

  15. lilaclady1210
    Posted January 20, 2009 at 12:32 pm | Permalink

    these videos have been very helpful, I just cant get a handling on the f-stops and apertures, but hopefully with watching and re-watching the videos I will get there

  16. tasulinha2
    Posted January 24, 2009 at 4:08 pm | Permalink

    i need same of your DVDs, i have canon 20D.

  17. mnelanka
    Posted February 28, 2009 at 12:46 pm | Permalink

    Very Nice Video. Helpful. Thanks man.

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