Kit

• Canon EOS 550D digital SLR body
• Canon Battery Grip BG-E8
• Canon Lens EF 50mm f/1.8 II (EF50182)
• need to complete this

Support Files & Links

Shooting video with a DSLR: http://philipbloom.net/2010/12/16/shooting-video-with-a-dslr/

Set these user settings: http://uniquedesigners.wordpress.com/2010/05/09/my-550d-settings/

Getting to know your camera: http://lifehacker.com/5717451/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-new-camera 

Using Programme (P) mode to get going: http://lifehacker.com/software/feature/master-your-dslr-camera-part-1-program-mode-323605.php 

Gotchas

Odd Happenings

When running the camera in 'movie' mode it occasionally just shuts itself down. Resolved – auto shutdown turned off!