If you’re as excited as we are about the Rebel XSi/450D, you probably can’t wait to start shooting. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D For Dummies will show you how to make every shot count! Even if you’re new to digital SLR cameras or are unfamiliar with general photography terms and techniques, this handy guide will show you how to feel comfortable with the controls and start taking beautiful photographs.
Don’t worry if you’ve never heard the words aperture, white balance, or ISO. You’ll soon be switching easily between automatic and manual modes, managing exposure, and using the all-important Quality setting! You’ll learn everything about the lenses, from how to choose the ones you need to how to handle them. You’ll finally know how to push just the right buttons to achieve the results that you desire. In a snap, you will find out how to unleash your creativity by manipulating exposure and lighting. You will find out how to:
Control picture quality
Adjust resolution for image quality and size
Shoot in automatic and manual modes
Review photos using Playback Mode and the histogram, delete unwanted photos, and protect valuable photos from accidental deletion
Manipulate exposure, color, focus, and lighting
Download, organize, archive, print, and share photos with family and friends
Complete with lists of ten fast photo-editing tricks and ten special-purpose features to explore on a rainy day, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D For Dummies is your one-stop guide to setting up, working with, and making the most of your new Canon digital SLR camera.

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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D for dummies Description based on print version record. - Includes index

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King, Julie Adair

hstephenson

John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated

Spectrum Publications

Halsted Press

Wiley Pub

For dummies, Hoboken, N.J, New Jersey, 2008

United States, United States of America

--For dummies, Hoboken, N.J, c2008

PT, 2008

1, 2008

2011 12 30

lg768301

producers:
Acrobat Distiller 6.0.1 (Windows)

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Includes index.

Canon® EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D FOR Dummies® 3
Table of Contents 9
Introduction 15
Part I Fast Track to Super Snaps 21
Chapter 1 Getting the Lay of the Land 23
Getting Comfortable with Your Lens 24
Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus 29
Working with Memory Cards 31
Exploring External Camera Controls 32
Ordering from Camera Menus 39
Monitoring Critical Camera Settings 41
Decoding Viewfinder Data 43
Reviewing Basic Setup Options 44
Chapter 2 Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 51
Getting Good Point-and-Shoot Results 52
Using Flash in Automatic Exposure Modes 57
Exploring Your Automatic Options 58
Changing the Drive Mode 67
Chapter 3 Controlling Picture Quality 69
Diagnosing Quality Problems 70
Decoding the Quality Options 72
Considering Resolution: Large, Medium, or Small? 74
Understanding File Type (JPEG or Raw) 80
Chapter 4 Monitor Matters: Picture Playback and Live View Shooting 87
Disabling and Adjusting Instant Review 88
Viewing Images in Playback Mode 89
Viewing Picture Data 96
Deleting Photos 105
Protecting Photos 109
Using Your Monitor as a Viewfinder 110
Part II Taking Creative Control 121
Chapter 5 Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting 123
Kicking Your Camera into Advanced Gear 124
Introducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 125
Monitoring Exposure Settings 134
Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode 138
Setting ISO, f-stop, and Shutter Speed 141
Overriding Autoexposure Results with Exposure Compensation 147
Holding on to Highlights 150
Disabling Auto Lighting Optimization 153
Locking Autoexposure Settings 154
Bracketing Exposures Automatically 156
Using Flash in Advanced Exposure Modes 159
Chapter 6 Manipulating Focus and Color 171
Reviewing Focus Basics 172
Adjusting Autofocus Performance 174
Autofocusing in Live View Mode 178
Manipulating Depth of Field 183
Controlling Color 192
Choosing a Color Space: sRGB vs. Adobe RGB 204
Exploring Picture Styles 205
Chapter 7 Putting It All Together 215
Recapping Basic Picture Settings 216
Setting Up for Specific Scenes 219
Coping with Special Situations 233
Part III Working with Picture Files 237
Chapter 8 Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Photos 239
Sending Pictures to the Computer 240
Using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser 253
Exploring Other Software Options 260
Processing Raw (CR2) Files 264
Chapter 9 Printing and Sharing Your Photos 269
Avoiding Printing Problems 270
Printing Online or In-Store 276
Printing from ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser 277
Preparing Pictures for E-Mail 282
Creating an In-Camera Slide Show 291
Viewing Your Photos on a Television 291
Part IV The Part of Tens 293
Chapter 10 Ten Fast Photo-Editing Tricks 295
Removing Red-Eye 296
Cropping Your Photo 301
Adjusting Color Saturation 305
Tweaking Color Balance 309
Adjusting Exposure 311
Sharpening Focus (Sort Of) 318
Shifting to AutoPilot 321
Adding Text 322
Saving Your Edited Files 324
Chapter 11 Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 325
Changing the Function of the Set Button 326
Customizing Exposure and Focus Lock Options 328
Disabling the AF-Assist Beam 330
Enabling Mirror Lockup 331
Adding Cleaning Instructions to Images 332
Turning Off the Camera Settings Screen 335
Creating Desktop Wallpaper 336
Adding Original Decision Data 337
Creating Your Very Own Camera Menu 338
Getting Free Help and Creative Ideas 340
Index 341

An introduction to the Canon EOS digital Rebel XTi/450D camera examines the purpose and function of the camera's basic controls and how to use them, accompanied by explanations of custom functions, choosing exposure settings, manipulating focus and color, and downloading pictures.

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