What is this camera good at?
The Canon EOS 750D is a beginner-friendly DSLR with manual controls when you want them — but also fully automatic modes when you just want to point and shoot.
Perfect for:
- Makerspace project photos
- YouTube videos
- Product photography
- Electronics/macros
- Learning photography manually
- General events & documentation
Quick Start (No Lecture Version)
| What you want
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Use this
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| Just take photos
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Mode Dial → A+
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| Blurry background
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AV mode + lower f-number
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| Freeze motion
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TV mode + faster shutter
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| Dark room
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Increase ISO
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| Video
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Flip switch to 🎥
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The 3 Main Settings
◉ Aperture (f/number)
Controls:
- Background blur
- How much light enters lens
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Lower number = more blur + more light
- f/1.8 → blurry background
- f/2.8 → portraits
- f/8 → sharp objects
- f/16 → almost everything sharp
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Remember:
Smaller number = bigger hole ⌀
⏱ Shutter Speed
Controls:
| Speed
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Result
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| 1/1000
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Freeze motion
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| 1/125
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Normal handheld
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| 1"
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Long exposure blur
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Rule of thumb:
- Faster = darker but sharper
- Slower = brighter but blurry
▲ ISO
Controls sensor brightness amplification.
| ISO
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Result
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| 100
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Clean image ☼
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| 800
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Indoor usable
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| 3200+
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Brighter but grainy/noisy
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Try to keep ISO low when possible.
Lens & Field of View
The 750D uses an APS-C sensor, meaning lenses look more zoomed-in compared to full-frame cameras.
Common Lens Uses
| Lens
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Use
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| 18mm
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Wide room shots
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| 35mm
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Natural human view
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| 50mm
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Portraits
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| 200mm
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Far away objects
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Recommended Beginner Setup
| Situation
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Settings
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| General photos
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A+ Auto
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| Nice blurry background
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AV mode • f/1.8–f/2.8
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| Electronics close-up
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AV • f/8 • tripod
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| Indoor event
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Auto ISO ON
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| Video
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1080p 25fps
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Buttons & Symbols
| Symbol
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Meaning
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| ⏻
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Power
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| ▶
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Playback
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| 🗑
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Delete image
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| ⚙
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Settings menu
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| ±
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Exposure compensation
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| AF
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Autofocus
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| MF
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Manual focus
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| Av
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Aperture Priority
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| Tv
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Shutter Priority
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| M
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Full Manual
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Technical Specs
| Spec
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Value
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| Sensor
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24.2 MP APS-C CMOS
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| Sensor Size
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22.3 × 14.9 mm
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| Lens Mount
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Canon EF / EF-S
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| Video
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1080p up to 30fps
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| Screen
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Flip-out touchscreen
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| ISO Range
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100–12800
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| Battery
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LP-E17
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| Storage
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SD / SDHC / SDXC
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| Connectivity
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Wi-Fi + NFC
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Useful Tips
✓ Half-press shutter to focus before taking photo.
✓ Clean the lens, not just the screen.
✓ Use lower ISO before buying expensive lights.
✓ If photos are blurry:
- Increase shutter speed
- Stabilize camera
- Check focus point
Makerspace Notes
Good lenses for makerspace use
| Lens
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Why
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| 18-55mm kit lens
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General use
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| 50mm f/1.8
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Cheap + cinematic blur
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| Macro lens
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PCB/components close-up
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Tripod recommended for
- Soldering photos
- Long exposures
- Product photography
- Timelapses
Canon EOS 750D • Beginner DSLR Guide • Makerspace Wiki
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