02-09-2015 08:04 AM - edited 02-09-2015 08:06 AM
After practicing with this camera since December, I cannot get the hand of any of the features other than the basic A+ mode. Not only that, but there is huge amount of purple fringe. Makes me mad.
The other features either take blurry pics (even when focused) or the shutter takes so long to engage that the pictures look like I was drunk when I took them.
Then the flash drama. In the A+ basic mode, it tends to apply the flash when I least expect it to. Then when I need the flash it wont engage. GRRr!
Any help or advice is appreciated.
02-09-2015 09:55 AM
@jan336 wrote:After practicing with this camera since December, I cannot get the hand of any of the features other than the basic A+ mode. Not only that, but there is huge amount of purple fringe. Makes me mad.
The other features either take blurry pics (even when focused) or the shutter takes so long to engage that the pictures look like I was drunk when I took them.
Then the flash drama. In the A+ basic mode, it tends to apply the flash when I least expect it to. Then when I need the flash it wont engage. GRRr!
Any help or advice is appreciated.
The purple fringing (often a symptom of chromatic aberration) is probably due to a crappy lens and unrelated to your other complaints. However, if you shoot in RAW mode and use a good photo editor, fringing can sometimes be reduced.
The rest of your problems suggest that you simply don't know what you're doing. If you haven't read the instruction manual, start doing so. If you have read the manual, try signing up for night classes at your local community college or trade school. If you're lucky, you'll have an excellent instructor who can set you on the right path.
There's a reason why professional photographers get paid for what they do. It isn't as easy as it looks. Flash, in particular, is sophisticated and tricky these days. Learning through random trial is a slow and very iffy process.
02-09-2015 10:11 AM
Actually the lens is a Canon 75/300 is that considered bottom grade?
02-09-2015 10:17 AM
"... Canon 75/300 is that considered bottom grade?"
Yes, this is an entry level lens that is designed for cost before quality. It is going to be more difficult to use for several reasons.
Let's establish that the other "kit" lens and the camera are working correctly first. Green square and AF. Outside on a nice day. Snap a few.
One problem with the 75-300mm is 300mm is very hard to hold still. It is for anybody not just beginners. Add to that a less than perfect lighting situation and blurry pictures are the result. Treated right even this lens can do a nice job. Thousands and thousands of them do every day. You can as well.
02-09-2015 10:11 AM
Reading the manual is always a good idea and even photography courses are good. They can be great fun, too. I have taught several and I always had a very good time.
But let's try a quick fix. Put the T5 on the green square and the lens on AF. Which lens do you have. BTW?
Go outside on a nice day and snap a few. These should be very good. If they show an extreme amount of purple fringing, you may have a faulty lens that needs to be replaced. It should have a warranty.
Indoors and flash are more involved so let us establish this is working correctly before we tackle the tough stuff. OK?
02-09-2015 12:43 PM
See if this helps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INC-kZKWVKY
02-09-2015 01:55 PM - edited 02-09-2015 01:57 PM
08-10-2016 10:02 PM
I own a cannon rebel eos t5. I am trying to get into photography. I am trying to use my camera but every time I try to take pictures on any setting I get a message "this function is not aviable on this setting" I am unable to take any pictures. Please does anyone have advice as to how to get my camera working.
Many thanks in advance for any assistance on helping me use and understand this camera!
rebecca
08-10-2016 10:35 PM - edited 08-10-2016 10:37 PM
Set the lens on AF and the camera on green auto. Go outside in midday. If the camera won't take a photo under these conditions it's going to need service.
Google "canon eos rebel t5 youtube" and you can find many videos to help you.
Plus, the camera manual is a valuable resource.
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