Canon Digital Camera Simulator

2013.01.26

Canon Canada just launched a site that lets people try out exposure modes and settings on a virtual camera at Outside Of Auto. If you always wonder what happens when you change exposure settings, try it out. The simulation is very good! Here is the full press release:

• Learn: Where photographers can educate themselves about basic manual camera settings, the effects of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and how these features impact exposure. There are also various tips for achieving different results, such as the ideal meter setting for a well-exposed shot and how it is best to use the lowest ISO possible.
• Play: Where users can play with the actual Canon camera simulator and experiment with the various manual settings. Each photo taken appears with feedback that guides the photographer through a range of camera effects.
• Challenge: Where photographers can test their skills and apply what they have learned. For example, one phase of the challenge directs users to "keep the shot sharp from the foreground to the background". Users would know to close the aperture down with a high f-stop number to get the best shot.