Walkthrough
How To
- Attach The Flash Sync Cable
- Unlock The Lens
- Set Camera To M
- Reveal the Screen
- Insert the Battery
- Insert the SD Card
- Configure the Camera Settings
- Swap the Battery Adapter
- Install the Camera
- Connect the Cables
What To Know
Walkthrough
Canon M50 II Setup Video Walkthrough
This walkthrough video guides viewers through the process of setting up a Canon camera inside the Guac booth. It includes how to securely attach the flash sync cable for proper lighting, adjust key camera settings for best results, and install the camera into the booth to ensure it's ready for capturing high-quality photos and videos at events.
What To Know
Required Parts
To set up the Canon M50 II, the following parts are required:
- Canon M50 Camera
- Canon Battery
- Canon Battery Adapter
- Nikon AS-15 Flash Adapter
- Flash Sync Cable
- Camera Sync Cable
- Guac Head
How To
Attach the Flash Sync Cable
- Plug the threaded side of the sync cable into the Nikon AS-15 flash adapter
- Rotate the threaded ring to securely attach the sync cable to the flash adapter
- Unlock the bottom of the flash adapter by rotating the dial below where it says “LOCK”
- Attach the flash adapter to the camera by sliding it into the hot shoe on top of the camera, with the sync cable facing the front
- Lock the flash adapter by rotating the dial until it is secure
How To
Unlock the Lens
- Looking down from the top of the camera, locate the switch on the side of the lens
- Unlock the lens by simultaneously sliding and holding the switch and rotating the lens
- Continue to rotate the lens until the white dash above the Canon logo aligns with “15” on the lens
- Release the switch
How To
Set the Camera to M
- Locate the Mode Dial on the top of the camera
- Rotate the dial until the white dash aligns with M (Manual exposure)
How To
Reveal the Screen
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Looking at the back of the camera, flip open the screen
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Rotate the screen up 180º so that it is now facing the other direction
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Flip the screen closed so that it is now facing you
How To
Insert the Battery
- Looking at the bottom of the camera, open the battery compartment door by sliding it to the side
- Insert the battery into the compartment until it locks into place
Note: The metal contacts on the battery should be facing in and on the side closest to the back of the camera.
How To
Insert the SD Card
- Locate the SD card
- Insert the SD card by sliding it into the slot just above the camera
- Make sure that the metal connectors are facing the back of the camera
- Press it in until it clicks into place
- Close the battery compartment door
- Turn the camera on by flipping the switch next to the Mode Dial
Note: If the camera does not turn on, remove the battery and charge it using the charger included in the camera box.
What To Know
Navigating The Camera Settings
The Canon camera settings can be accessed by pressing the Menu button on the back of the camera.
You can then use the top, bottom, left, and right buttons found around the Set button to navigate through the settings screens.
The Set button can be used to select or confirm.
How To
Configure the Camera Settings
Turn Off Image Stabilization (IS)
- Press Menu
- Go to Menu 6
- Go down and select IS (Image Stabilization) mode
- Set IS mode to Off
Set to One Shot AF
- Select Shooting settings
- Go to Menu 4
- Select AF operation
- Set to ONE SHOT AF
Enable Continuous AF
- Select Shooting settings
- Go to Menu 4
- Go down to Continuous AF
- Set to Enable
Set Focus Mode to AF
- Select Shooting settings
- Go to Menu 4
- Go down to Focus Mode
- Set to AF (Auto Focus)
Set Image Quality to S1 (Fine)
- Go to Menu 1
- Set image quality to S1 (Fine)
Note: Fine is identified by a smooth quarter circle icon.
Disable Auto Power Off
- Press Menu
- Move right to Function settings
- Go to Menu 2
- Go down to Power saving
- Go down to Auto power off
- Set to Disable
Set Display Control to Manual
- Press Menu
- Move right to Function settings
- Go to Menu 3
- Select Display Settings
- Select Display Control
- Set to Manual
Set Movie Shooting Mode to Manual Exposure
- Turn mode dial to video camera icon
- Press Menu
- Select Shooting Settings
- Go to Menu 1
- Select Shooting Mode
- Set to Manual Exposure
- Turn the Mode Dial back to M
Note: Slo-Mo Mode requires additional camera settings.
Learn more about camera settings for Slo-Mo Mode
How To
Swap the Battery Adapter
- Turn the camera off by flipping the switch next to the Mode Dial
- Open the battery compartment door again by sliding it to the side
- Unlock and remove the battery by sliding the grey clip to the side
- Insert the battery adapter into the camera until it locks into place
Note: The metal contacts on the battery adapter should be on the side closest to the back of the camera and the plug should be facing you. - Close the battery compartment door
- Flip open and rotate the rubber cover to reveal the DC cord hole
How To
Install the Canon M50 II Camera Into Guac
- Place the Guac head face down onto a clean, flat surface
- Turn the knob on the back of Guac to unlock the back door
- Use the knob to lift and remove the door, setting it to the side
- Locate the camera nut and rubber washer
- Place the rubber washer on top of the the camera rack and align it with the slit
- Place the camera nut on the bottom side of the rack and screw it through the rack and the rubber washer to keep it from falling out
- Place the camera into the Guac head and on top of the rack, aligning the camera nut with the tripod socket
- Tighten the camera nut to secure the camera in place
How To
Connect The Canon M50 II Camera Cables
- Remove the protective stopper on the top of the Guac head and set it aside
- Locate the sync cable and feed it through the top of the Guac head
- Locate the battery adapter cable attached to the inside of the Guac head
- Plug the battery adapter cable into the battery adapter’s DC cord hole on the bottom of the camera
Note: Make sure it is plugged in securely. - Locate the camera’s data cable and connect the larger USB plug (USB-A) into the USB hub
- Open the USB and HDMI port cover on the right side of the camera
- Connect the other end of the data cable (microUSB) to the top port on the right side of the camera
- Place the camera into the “On” position by flipping the switch next to the Mode Dial
What To Know
Canon M50 II Recommended Camera Settings
The recommended camera settings for using the Canon M50 II with Guac are:
For All Capture Modes:
- Camera mode dial: Manual (M)
- Continuous Auto-Focus (AF): Enabled
- Focus Mode: Auto Focus (AF)
- Image Stabilization (IS): Disabled
- Image Quality: S1 (Fine)
- Auto Power Off: Disabled
- Movie Shooting Mode: Manual Exposure
For Slo-Mo Mode:
- All the previous settings
- High Frame Rate: Enabled
- Frame Rate: 119.9P
Learn more about how to set up Slo-Mo Mode on Guac
IMPORTANT: You may need to change the camera Mode Dial to Movie in order to access some of the above settings. Be sure to set the Mode Dial to Manual (M) after adjusting any settings on the camera.
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What To Know
Fiesta In-App Camera Settings
Along with the Canon Camera Settings, you also have control over the Fiesta In-App Camera Settings. These settings work together to allow you the ability to fine-tune how captures will look when running a DSLR event using the Fiesta iOS App.
Learn more about Fiesta In-App Camera Settings
What To Know
FAQ
The camera turns off on its own. How do I stop that?
- This usually means Auto Power Off is still enabled. Navigate to Function Settings > Menu 2 > Power Saving > Auto Power Off and set it to Disable.
Why isn’t the camera detected by the Fiesta App?
- Verify that the camera’s data cable is connected securely to both the camera and the USB hub. Confirm the camera is powered on and the Mode Dial is set to M. If issues persist, restart the iPad and reconnect the cable.
Why is the flash not firing during captures?
- Check that the flash sync cable is tightly secured to the Nikon AS-15 adapter and that the adapter is properly seated in the camera. Also, confirm the camera is set to Manual mode.