Canon T3I focus using video

What's the trick to utilize auto focus when in video mode? I can focus manually and have to keep re-focusing. Help!

When shooting video try to practice manual focus.
We filmed 2 videos using a Canon t3i with Magic Lantern firmware and were able to get some stunning results!
The first video was filmed in the souk of Beirut:
http://youtu.be/EZ5m1Q3oNHk
The second is a stop-motion shot at night with at least 4 seconds of open exposure and heavy laser play:
http://youtu.be/OuY_rjMwhSs

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Hi, I just bought the Canon EOS Rebel T3i and I'm trying to optimize the settings for filming video but for some reason, it will not let me change the movie rec. size. It is set by default to 1920x1080 at 30fps but I want to change it to 24fps. The problem is that when I go to change the settings, I cannot move it to choose 1920 24fps, it only lets me change the digital zoom setting. I tried it with manual exposure and auto exposure, anyone know what's wrong? Thanks.

Hi Darthmunky,
You may be able to clear this issue by clearing the Camera settings and Clearing the Custom Functions, as shown on page 176. Please make sure your camera is in one of the "Creative" modes, such a "P" to access these settings.
If you're unable to resolve this issue, I recommend that you contact us.
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My canon t3i dslr camera automatically stops recording after about 10 sec. using a class 10 card.

Hello,
My canon t3i dslr camera stops recording automatically after about 10 sec. the manual said to use an SD card of class 6 or higher. I am using a class 10 and I have been able to record long videos in the past and all of a sudden the camera stops recording automatically after about 10 sec. Does anyone know why? thanks

Hi Rockinruby.
We get this a lot here. It turns out that even though the card is labeled as a Class 10 card, the most common problem when this occurs... is that it's still a defective card.
Sandisk is a good company and they generally make solid products. But there are two risks... (1) even Sandisk will occasionally have a bad card or a card that fails prematurely, and (2) it's exceptionally easy to create a forgery (if you peel the labels off these cards, they all look identical.)
When I buy cards (and I also buy Sandisk and/or Lexar cards), I'm careful to buy cards which well-exceed the specs necessary ... but I'm also careful to buy the cards only from reputable dealers.
If you do a search, you'll find LOTS of articles about fake cards with tips on how to avoid them or how to spot them.
But the bottom line ... at the end of the day you just want your problem solved. If the card is bad, then there's nothing that you would be able to do to the camera to make the problem away. You would really need to replace that card.
The issue that you are having is somewhat common... there are lots of threads on this. But the majority of these are actually solved simply by replacing the card with a known good card and without making any changes to the camera.
It's not a guarantee that it's the card... but it's the most common cause.
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Using RAW images from Canon T3i in PSE 6

I have a new Canon T3i which is set to create both RAW CR2 files and jpegs. How can I open the RAW files in Photoshop Elements 6? I've searched the internet for two hours now and can find no answer which seems unambiguous, short of buying the latest and most expensive version of Photoshop. I'll readily admit that I'm a digital novice, but I have extensive experience in analogue photography and chemistry-based darkrooms. I love the images I've created with my T3i and processed in PSE 6 and Silver Efex Pro, but I'd like to get the next (RAW) level.
Bob Ingraham

Adobe has to update their software to support each camera, and they only update their current versions of each product when each camera comes out.
You can update to the current version of PSE, which is 9 and update the Camera RAW to the latest version to make sure it supports your camera, or you can convert your images to DNG using the latest version of the Adobe DNG Converter, and then open them in the older versions of Camera RAW like what comes with PSE 6.
Obviously you can also upgrade to Photoshop for big bucks or Lightroom for medium bucks. The adjustments available in the Camera RAW hosted by Elements aren't as extensive as those available in Lightroom or Photoshop, though, so you get what you pay for.

Is there a download for lightroom2.7 that will allow it to use camera raw for a Canon T3i raw files?

Is there a download for lightroom2.7 that will allow it to use camera raw for a Canon T3i raw files?

Greylensmanta wrote:
Thank you for the imput. I don't know what you mean when you say LR doesn't use Adoble Camera Raw. My LR2.7 is able to process raw files from my 20D. I don't care if it does it with ACR or some other processing software. The issue is whether whatever software is used by LR can be updated to deal with new camera raw files. It is pretty annoying if it cannot be. I would even pay a reasonable amount if that were necessary.
ACR is a plug-in for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements which enables users to work on raw images from supported cameras. All of that technology that is in that plug-in is part of the Lightroom program, the plug-in is not used by Lightroom. ACR must be updated approximately 4 times each year in order to add support for new cameras and to make other changes in the plug-in. In order to get those changes in Lightroom, it is necessary to upgrade the entire Lightroom program. Interim releases are made available to Lightroom users who have purchased the program. For instance, if you purchased Lightroom 2, then versions 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, etc. are all available to you at no cost. But when Lightroom 3.0 is released or 4.0 is released, then it is necessary for you to purchase an upgrade in order to continue to get the updates.

I'm running CS4 and use a Canon T3i to shoot RAW. Which camera raw patch do I need?

I'm running CS4 and use a Canon T3i to shoot RAW. Which camera raw patch do I need? I get his error when trying to install the latest patch: "Adobe Application Manager is needed to resolve this problem, however it is missing or damaged. Download a new copy of Adobe Application Manager or install this product again."

If the camera is newer than the last version of Camera Raw that was released for an older version of Photoshop, you won't be able to get direct, convenient "open file" support for the raw files.
You can check per these links:
Minimum Camera Raw version required for a particular camera:
Camera Raw plug-in | Supported cameras
Camera Raw versions available for update with various Photoshop releases:
Camera Raw-compatible Adobe applications
Just glancing at those links, Photoshop CS4 can update to only as far as Camera Raw 5.7. Unfortunately, the minimum required version to work with your T3i is Camera Raw 6.4.
Your fallback position will be to either convert your raw files to DNG format with the latest free DNG converter release, or get a newer version of Photoshop. The later has an advantage in that there have been substantial improvements to Camera Raw in recent releases.
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Need the right flash unit for Canon Rebel EOS T3i to use as separate fill light.

Im looking to have a separate flash unit for my Rebel T3i purchased in 2012. My old Canon speedlight 300EZ was for my old 35mm. film Canon EOS 650 and is somewhat limited. I have a Phottix Strato II Multi Transmitter and Receiver set but I can't get it to work with the old 300 EZ speedlight.
Thanks,
Zeida Cecilia-Mendez

A Canon 430ex would be a good flash for not a lot of money. So would a Phottix Mitros.
The best thing would be to have 2 or 3 flashes so you can shoot with a more 3-d professional look, though you'd need an extra receiver or else you can simply buy a pair of Phottix Mitros Plus flashes, which have a transmitter and receiver built in. I have 3 of the Mitros + units and I love them.
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Canon T3i Rebel won't turn on( Intermittently)

Hi,
My Canon T3i Rebel sometimes goes off while I am shooting. When I try to get it back, it just won't turn on. Now if I take the memory card and the battery out, leave it overnight and next day re-assemble them and turn it on it MAY or MAY NOT turn on.
I tried to isolate the scenarios and check where the problem is but couldn't find a cause.
1. Cannot be a problem with memory cards: I tried using different SD Cards but no avail. Atleast when I take the card out and try to start the camera, it should get turned on with a message 'No Card'. Sometimes it does get turned on, sometimes in doesn't.
2. Can't be a problem with the battery : I tried using different batteries fully charged, yet the same problem persists.
3. Can't be a problem with the micro switches: If that was a problem the camera wouldn't get turned on AT ALL. Sometimes it does get turned on.
I had sent it out for repair to the Canon master service center. They couldn't find any error logs. They changed the PCB, but it did not help either.
Steps to reproduce:
1. Turn on the Camera
2. Use different lenses
3. Use different modes ' Auto / Manual/Video '. Set the lenses to different modes: 'A/F' and 'Manual Focus'.
4. Click pictures.
Error noticed:
The camera would automatically get turned off at some point of time. Switch on the camera. It wouldn't turn on.
Turn off the camera, take the battery and cards out and re-assemble them. Switch on the camera. It wouldn't turn on.
Take the card and battery out. Leave it overnight. Re-assemble them. Switch on the camera. It MIGHT nor MIGHT NOT turn on.
I bought this camera from amazon usa. It has 3 years US and Canada warranty. I am using this in India, so I am not able to avail the warranty.
Please help.

Hi ozkucur.
Yeah, I luckily did manage to get this resolved. There was an internal loose connection at some contact point with the SD card unit. The service center guy noticed this after I resent it for repair.They fixed it and finally my camera is working.
They had initially re-placed the PCB unit box but that didn't help. They had forgotten to check the loose contact that was there which was actually causing the issue. I ended up spending Rs 5700 i.e. approx equal to $93. But it doesn't matter now. I m happy that my camera is finally working. It's a huge relief.
You too might be having a similar problem. Ask the repair guy to check and fix all the contact points and do a rigourous testing. It should sort out the problem. Hope this helps.

Is there a update for Photoshop Elements 8 that will support raw files from a Canon T3i 600d?

Is there a update for Photoshop Elements 8 that will support raw files from a Canon T3i 600d?

You have two alternatives:
(1) Upgrade to PSE 9,10 or 11. (2) Download and install the free Adobe DNG converter to convert your raw files to the Adobe universal Raw format and the files will open in all versions of PSE (keep your originals as backups and for use in the camera manufactures software)
Windows download click here DNG Converter 7.3
Mac download click here DNG Converter 7.3
You can convert a whole folder of raw images in one click. See this quick video tutorial:
You Tube click here for DNG Converter tutorial

FCPX importing canon t3i, FCPX doesn't recognize the structure?

I'm inserting my card from my new canon t3i, FCPX doesn't recognize the card?

I have an idea.
Create a folder on you desk top. Give it a name that ties it to images and video you shot using the t3i plus the date of the shoot. Connect your USB to your camera. Open Image capture. Turn t3i on. You should be able to transfer both images and video to the folder on your desktop via image capture. Check the folder to make sure your images and videos are there. Then turn off your camera. (If you get a camera image on your desktop, you do not need to use image capture.) Open F.C.P.X. Under file-Import-file, then under import files-look for your Desktop-then the folder with with stills & video-open folder-then highlight the video files, then import.
I've been doing this, using flash memory cards, in dual mode cameras. It has worked for me with out a problem.
Remember, this is just an idea.
Hope it works for you.

Having trouble auto-focusing using the digital display.

My Rebel T3 seems to have problem auto-focusing indoors when using the digital display . Seems to work fine using the viewfinder.

Live View focusing is always going to be very slow. It is not just your camera.
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Canon T3i download cable will no longer work after 10.10 download. Plugging the cable into the 15 inch laptop says not compatible with software. Was fine before the 10.10 upgrade.

10.10 is installed. Now when plugging the download cable in from my wife Canon T3i camera to my wifes 15 inch Apple laptop it says not compatible with the software. Worked fine before the 10.10 upgrade. However I CAN download my pictures from my Canon 6D camera to MY 15 inch Apple laptop.....

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My canon 600D stops recording videos automatically after 8 seconds.

my canon 600D stops recording videos automatically after 8 seconds. i can't find anything of that sort in the settings menu.
what settings should be used??

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CANON T3i switches off unexpectedly

Hello everyone!
i have an issue with my canon T3i: sometimes, even though the battery is full, an error message appears asking to replace the battery. It doesn't seem to be a battery issue. Usually I switches off and back on the camera and it works normally, the battery appears to be full. Plus, I tried with differents Canon batteries and SD cards. I tested those batteries and cards on an other camera T3i and it perfectly worked. It seems to be a camera issue.
Do you have any idea of what is the problem?
Thanks in advance
Adrien

I'm guessing something is gumming up the contacts.
Denatured alcohol on a cotton swab will likely do the trick. The gunk should stick to the cotton swab and the alcohol will evaporate on it's own.
Use the supplied battery cap on your spare batteries when not in use. The way gunk mostly like gets into the camera is by first getting on the batteries. When you slide the battery into the compartment, it jams into those contacts.
Good luck!
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