36 ESSENTIAL CANON TIPS

Unlock the full creative potential of your Canon camera with our selection of top tips, tricks and EOS secrets

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The manual that comes bundled with your Canon camera contains super-useful info about all of the features of your DSLR or mirrorless, but let’s face it, they have too many pages and can be a dull read. So this month we’ve taken it upon ourselves at PhotoPlus to find the most useful advice that will help you get the most out of your Canon EOS camera.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or completely new to photography, we’re sure you’ll benefit from our top tips, as we cover everything from basic camera setup and dialing in settings, to more advanced techniques you might not have come across before, such as back-button focusing, camera customization and lens craft.

Most of these tips are relevant to all models in the range from the Canon EOS 2000D up to the 5D Mark IV, with Canon EOS mirrorless tips including the new R5 and R6. Turn the page and dive into our 36 tips to discover how you can unlock the full potential of your Canon camera and take your photography to the next level…

EOS settings Set up your Canon camera to get the best out of it with these simple tips

01 Switch off the beep