Issue 1: Summer 2014 EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, 1/250 sec @ f/6.3, ISO 800, © Joel Santos. Canon Explorer EXPLORE EOS Canon Inc. facebook.com/CanonUKLtd canon.com Canon Europe youtube.com/CanonEurope canon-europe.com English Edition 0181W815 © Canon Europa N.V.,2014 twitter.com/CanonUKandIE Explore your imagination with advice, photographer’s stories and our guide to the world of possibilities that Canon EOS system cameras and lenses offer.
WHAT’S INSIDE GO DIGITAL! Packed with extras, this brochure is also available to download for both iOS and Android tablets. Just search for ‘Canon Brochures’ in the relevant app stores. Enjoy interviews with professional photographers, discover how to shoot in new styles, and get advice on which lenses and accessories can make a difference to your photography. A whole world of possibilities. There’s never been a better time to be a photographer.
INNOVATION ALWAYS Starting with our first lens in 1946, we’ve been constantly developing our technologies and manufacturing processes. In 1987, we launched the Canon EOS Camera system. Now there are EOS cameras for every type of photographer, from beginners to professionals. And that’s just the beginning. More than 70 lenses give you unlimited scope for creative control – so you can take exactly the shots you want. EF 400mm f/4 DO IS USM f/1.0L USM & EF 40mm f/2.
CHOOSE YOUR BODY Finding the right camera for your needs depends very much on how experienced you are as a photographer. If you’re just starting out, you need a high-quality camera which is easy to use and offers creative opportunities for you to grow as a photographer – you might want to start off using automatic mode and then gradually exert greater control over exposure and depth of field by changing the lenses you use.
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM 1/2000 sec @ f/2, ISO 400 © Claudia Wycisk PEOPLE It’s often said that a face can tell a thousand stories. It might be your daughter’s journey through childhood or the depth and wisdom in the eyes of an old friend. But the real beauty of portrait photography is that every shot is as individual as the person in it. Capturing a face can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding types of photography. And, with a good lens and the right technique, it’s easy to get the results you want.
People EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM 1/4000 sec @ f/1.2, ISO 250 © Thorsten Milse. Canon Ambassador TURNING HEADS How to make your portraits stand out from the crowd. P eople make the most incredible subject for photographers of any level. And the potential for creativity is infinite. No two shots of a person will ever be the same – the slightest difference in focus, lighting or expression can uncover a different aspect of mood or personality.
People EF 50mm f/1.2L USM 1/6000 sec @ f/2, ISO 250 Shot by Lili Love It’s important to be comfortable when shooting. Investing in an external battery grip makes your camera easier to hold vertically, when shooting in portrait orientation. Each one is specific to an EOS camera and offers a shutter-release button for vertical shooting, as well as space for an extra battery – useful if you’re shooting all day. Try to make the most of natural lighting, from a window for example.
People EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM, 1/100 sec @ f/2.8, ISO 320 © Flavio Bandiera. Canon Explorer The Big Day Weddings provide a unique opportunity for photographing friends and family when they’re looking their best. The shots you take can capture memories that will last a lifetime. Think about how you can best capture the mood and feeling of the day. It might mean looking down from the top of some stairs or crouching down to capture a view of the smallest bridesmaid.
People EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM, 1/200 sec @ f/8.0, ISO 400 © Jörg Kyas, Canon Explorer. PERFECT PORTRAITS: JÖRG KYAS What is it about people photography that you like so much? I think it’s the communication – getting to know people and getting in close to them. It’s my approach really; I am often curious about people and I like getting to know them through taking pictures. When I was working as an assistant, I was involved in lots of shoots with bands and the music industry.
GET THE KIT Do you use flash or daylight? I prefer flash. I believe you should control as much as you can in photography, so I like to take control over where my light is coming from. Take a look inside Jörg’s portable kit bag. This is a selection of the equipment he uses for photographing people. When I started out in photography, flash was tricky to get right. But nowadays, the Canon E-TTL II flash system makes it very easy.
18mm 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm Movies FOCAL LENGTH LENS Action APERTURE Details ALSO SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE LENSES Life EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM, 1/160 sec @ f/13, ISO 100, © Brent Stirton/Reportage by Getty Images. Canon Ambassador Places People 800mm EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM IS f/3.5 USM f/5.6 EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM IS USM f/2.8 ULTIMATE FLASH SETUP EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM IS f/4 USM f/5.6 EF-S EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM IS f/3.5 STM f/5.6 EF-S 18-200mm f/3.
18mm ALSO SUITABLE FOR 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM USM 18mm 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 800mm L Hybrid IS USM f/2.8 USM f/1.2 Tilt & Shift EF (Fixed Focal Length) II USM f/2.8 EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM L EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Macro Movies Action Details FOCAL LENGTH LENS Life APERTURE Places f/2.8 EF 100mm f/2 USM USM f/2 TS-E 90mm f/2.8 f/2.8 EF 135mm f/2L USM L USM f/2 EF 16-35mm f/2.
TAKING CONTROL OF LIGHT Finding the right flash for your photography depends very much on the subjects you like to shoot. A flash should enable you to take creative control over how you light your shot – whether it’s night or day, indoors or out.
PLACES We often use our cameras the most when we’re travelling – incredible landscapes, bustling marketplaces and stunning architecture all make irresistible subjects. Your adventure in photography begins here too. These shots bring their own creative challenges and opportunities for experimentation with your chosen lenses. Think big. EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM 3.2 sec @ f/7.1, ISO 100 © Brent Stirton/Reportage by Getty Images.
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, 1/320 sec @ f/8, ISO 100 © Lucie Debelkova. Canon Explorer Places WHICH LENSES TO PACK? ON THE ROAD Choose the right kit for your next big trip. I f you are going away for a long trip, there can be a temptation to try and pack for every eventuality. The same goes for photography – we want our best lenses, flashes and accessories. But baggage space and weight is often restricted.
Places EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM WIDE OPEN SPACE It’s not difficult to see the attraction of landscape photography. Natural subjects give you a huge palette to work with. As many of the elements of a landscape are static, they are also ideal places to experiment with camera settings and creative executions.
Places EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM 20 sec @ f/4.0, ISO 12800 PRIME LENSES I t might seem strange to go for a lens that provides only one angle of view. After all, zooms offer the convenience of having a range of focal lengths in just one lens. But fixed focal length lenses – those that don’t zoom – have advantages of their own. They deliver superb image quality and many professionals use them for this reason alone. There is also a creative advantage that comes from only having one focal length.
Places EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM 1/320 sec @ f/8, ISO 100 Shot by Karl Blackwell LIVING IN THE CITY C ityscapes are filled with photographic opportunities. It might be reflections in a glass tower block. Or the sun setting over famous landmarks. Even the morning commute can make an incredible subject to shoot. Try capturing sweeping panoramas and impressive architectural photos.
Places EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM IS f/4 STM f/5.6 EF-M 22mm f/2 STM STM Photographed using tilt f/2 EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM IS f/4.5 By using up-down shift movements, a Canon TS-E lens can shift your point of view upwards, without angling the camera. This avoids perspective problems, and ensures that buildings look like they are standing straight and tall.
18mm ALSO SUITABLE FOR 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM IS USM L f/4 EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM L II USM SWC f/1.4 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm Movies IS f/3.5 USM EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM IS USM L f/4 USM EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM IS EF 28mm f/1.8 USM f/4 USM f/5.6 USM EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM f/1.8 EF (Fixed Focal Length) L f/4 f/2.8 DO EF 35mm f/2 IS USM IS L EF 70-200mm f/4L USM EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM IS USM f/5.
LIFE One of the joys of photography is using your camera to tell the stories of everyday life. There is beauty in the simplest of subjects – reflections in a shop window or someone you pass in the street. And once you start looking for these shots, you’ll see them everywhere. Taking your camera with you everywhere means you want lenses that are small, discreet and flexible enough for all eventualities. Then it’s just a case of finding your shots. EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II 1/160 sec @ f/5.
Life READY FOR ANYTHING Find the right walkabout lens for you. ONE FOR ALL EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM With a wider focal length range than an 18-55mm, this is a great lens to travel with. Find your walkaround lens and you’ll never look back. EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM M ost photographers have a favourite lens that they’ll always take with them when space is limited – a tried and tested go-to lens for all eventualities.
Life EF 50mm f/1.8 II 3.2 sec @ f/9, ISO 400 © Ulla Lohmann. Canon Explorer How to Shoot in Low Light F ixed focal length lenses often have much larger apertures than zooms and this is a huge advantage when shooting in low light conditions. By opening up a lens’ aperture to f/1.4, you let through four times as much light as a zoom lens used at f/2.8.
18mm ALSO SUITABLE FOR LIFE LENSES 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm EF 40mm f/2.8 STM STM EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-M IS f/3.5 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm Movies EF (Fixed Focal Length) 18mm Action FOCAL LENGTH Details LENS Places APERTURE People f/2.8 EF 50mm f/1.8 II II f/1.8 EF 50mm f/1.4 USM USM f/1.4 STM EF 50mm f/1.2L USM f/5.6 L EF-M 22mm f/2 STM USM f/1.2 STM f/2 EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM L EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM IS f/3.
EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM 1/3200sec @ f/4.5, ISO 100 ACTION One of the great challenges of photography is how to capture a world full of movement in a single static image. You can use a long exposure to let parts of a scene blur. Or you can freeze movement into the briefest of moments, using very fast shutter speeds. And then there’s every variation in between. But it’s not just about selecting the right camera settings.
Action EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM EXPLORING THE URBAN JUNGLE EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM CHOOSING THE RIGHT BODY Amazing wildlife shots are closer than you think. B ackyards, gardens and empty streets are all havens for urban wildlife. You might want to capture the moment a heron lands on your bird table or a fox returns from its nightly forage. Stunning wildlife photography doesn’t always need an exotic location. Everything you need to create a spectacular shot is around the corner from your home.
Action EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM 1/2000 sec @ f/6.3, ISO 500 © Brutus Östling. Canon Ambassador SAFARI SHOTS Make the most of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for shooting exotic wildlife. W hether you’re whale watching in Iceland, orangutan spotting in Borneo or gorilla tracking in Uganda, animal safaris are one time when you need to be sure you have the right kit for the job.
18mm ALSO SUITABLE FOR ACTION LENSES 24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM L IS II USM f/2.8 18mm 18mm 24mm 24mm 40mm 40mm 85mm 85mm 135mm 135mm 300mm 300mm Movies Details FOCAL LENGTH Life LENS Places APERTURE People EF 70-200mm f/4L USM L EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM 800mm 800mm L EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS EF-S IS IS f/4 STM EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM EF (Zoom) EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM II DO f/4.5 L III f/5.
DETAILS EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 1/250 sec @ f/9, ISO 400 © Joe Petersberger 56 Discovering macro photography can open up a whole new way of seeing the world. You might want to capture the exquisite detail in the wing of a butterfly or a flower bud. Or you might choose to get creative – you can find the most stunning patterns and effects by magnifying the surface of everyday objects. The possibilities are endless.
Details EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM, 1/50 sec @ f/5.6 ISO 800, Shot by Patrick Harrison WHAT’S COOKING? How to use a macro lens for food photography. F ood photography is a great way of showing off your talents – both culinary and photographic – to the world. You might blog your pictures and recipes or even be putting together your own recipe book. Macro lenses come in different focal lengths.
Details EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM 1/250 sec @ f/3.5, ISO 500 © Brutus Östling, Canon Ambassador It may sound obvious, but make sure you don’t get too close. Try shooting with a more telephoto macro lens – you’ll get the same degree of 1:1 life-size magnification, but from a further distance away. The EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM is great for insect photography for this very reason – and it’s suitable for both full-frame and APS-C shooters. The EF 100mm f/2.
24mm 40mm 85mm 135mm 300mm 800mm EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM L Hybrid IS USM f/4 EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM EF-S EF (Zoom) 18mm Movies FOCAL LENGTH LENS Action APERTURE Life ALSO SUITABLE FOR DETAILS LENSES Places Shot on MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo, Shot by Nikola Rahmé. Focus stack of this sleeping wasp found on late afternoon. 24 natural light shots taken at 3.9x magnification, combined in software, uncropped. People Details USM f/2.8 EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro f/2.
Movies make a great addition to your photography – particularly for special occasions such as birthdays, parties, weddings or on holiday. You can use the movie mode on any current EOS DSLR to capture great quality Full-HD video clips. Or, if you want to pursue movies to a professional level, the Cinema EOS system and flagship EOS DSLRs can provide everything you need to shoot cinema-quality films and documentaries.
Movies The secret to good movies is not to film one scene for too long. Watch any professionally shot footage and you’ll notice that each clip is very short. If your EOS has Video Snapshot mode, use it to limit the length of the clips captured to two, four or eight seconds. The camera will then join the clips together for you and let you edit their order, creating your own mini movie, without you having to do a thing.
Movies HOW TO MAKE A SHORT FILM C anon EOS DSLRs have opened up the world of movie making to everyone, from the amateur to the professional. Cameras like the EOS 5D Mark II revolutionised the video industry and enabled movies to be shot that would previously have required specialised kit, a big budget and a crew of people. The EOS 5D Mark III continues this legacy and every camera in the EOS range can now capture Full-HD video.
18mm ALSO SUITABLE FOR IS f/4 24mm 24mm 40mm 40mm 85mm 85mm 135mm 135mm 300mm 300mm Details Action Life 135mm 300mm 800mm L II USM EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM L IS USM II f/2.8 800mm 800mm EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM L Hybrid IS USM f/2.8 STM f/5.6 Maximum relative aperture EF-M EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM IS f/3.5 85mm f/2.8 Macro 18mm 18mm Places FOCAL LENGTH LENS EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM People APERTURE 40mm EF 24-70mm f/2.