Canon EOS R50: Intermediate Guide - Master Manual Settings, Autofocus, and Creative PhotographyYou bought the Canon EOS R50 because it's powerful, portable, and packed with features - now unlock its potential. This intermediate guide takes you step-by-step from "I know the basics" to confident, creative control. Whether you want sharper portraits, drama in night scenes, clean action shots, or a pro-looking short video, this book gives you the practical techniques reviewers and owners actually ask for.What you'll learn and why it mattersManual exposure that works: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO combinations explained with real scenarios, so you get usable settings for portraits, landscapes, and action-fast.Autofocus mastery: use Spot, Zone, Face/Eye AF, and advanced tracking for moving subjects. Learn back-button focus workflows and quick fixes for focus hunting. (R50 owners consistently praise and rely on the camera's autofocus - this book shows you how to make it reliable for your shots). DPReview+1Creative techniques: long exposure, HDR blending, panoramas, multiple exposures, motion blur, and panning - with step-by-step shooting and processing workflows.Video that looks good: frame rates, shutter rules, picture profiles, stabilization, and simple storytelling sequences for short clips and social deliverables.Workflow and finishing: RAW processing, export presets for web/print, file organization, and simple retouching recipes that save time and keep images consistent.Guided practice: 12 assignments that teach practical skills and let you measure progress.Who this book is forThis is for Canon EOS R50 owners who have moved past the basics and want real, repeatable techniques - not fluff. If you already understand basic exposure and autofocus and are ready for the next step, this book is written for you. If the material feels advanced, the series includes a Beginner's Guide to strengthen foundations, and an Advanced Guide to push your skills further.Why this guide worksIt's built from real user needs: R50 users ask for deep autofocus help, practical exposure recipes, troubleshooting tips, and creative techniques that produce publishable results. This book combines concise technical instruction with lots of hands-on exercises so you learn by doing - and see progress fast. Ready to shoot better?Open your camera, pick an assignment, and start practicing. If you finish this guide and want more advanced lighting and commercial workflows, pick up the Canon EOS R50 Advanced Guide in this series.