Use the pop-up flash on the Canon 20D when taking macro shots.
Released in 2004, the Canon 20D is a 8.2-megapixel digital single lens reflex camera. The 20D is used by professional and amateur photographers alike who appreciate the camera's ability to record up to five frames a second, a significant improvement over the Canon 10D's three frames a second. The 20D also has a built in pop-up flash, which can be manually controlled. This is a great tool when you are trying to take macro shots.
Instructions
1. Screw the Canon 20D into a tripod.
2. Attach a macro lens to the camera. You can identify a macro lens by the "Macro" on it or an icon that looks like small flower. One of the most common macro lenses is the Canon 50mm 1.8, which is relatively inexpensive and has a good focal length for macro photography.
3. Turn the "Exposure Mode Dial" located on the top of the camera to the "Macro" mode, identified by the small flower icon.
4. Activate the flash by pressing the diagonal lightning bolt button on the front of the camera.
5. Press and hold the button on the far right side of the camera. This button has two symbols below it, one of which is a rectangle with a small lightning bolt with a "+" and "--" symbol. This button allows you to adjust the power of the flash. Hold the button down and turn the wheel on the rear of the camera to adjust the flash power.
6. Compose and take your picture by pressing the shutter release button.
7. Press the play button on the back of the camera to review the picture you have just taken. Make adjustments to the flash power if required.
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