Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D For Dummies

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This book targets beginning digital SLR users. Our assumption is the reader has little to no knowledge of general photography terms or techniques. Our goal is to familiarize the reader with the controls and features of their camera so they can apply them to any shooting situation. Chapters cover: * Shooting in auto-mode * Adjusting image quality and size * Reviewing images * Controlling exposure * Using focus features * Managing color * Editing photos on the camera * Printing and sharing

Here's how to take control of all your cool camera's features

Your Digital Rebel XSi/450D delivers an exciting new way to take pictures, and this book shows you how to make every shot a winner! Even if you have no clue what aperture, white balance, or ISO mean, you'll soon be switching easily between automatic and manual modes, managing exposure, manipulating focus, and more.
Master all the bells and whistles - find out how to make the most of every camera feature, from basic to advanced
Move beyond automatic mode - get creative by taking manual control over aperture, shutter speed, and other camera settings
Shoot like a pro - discover the secrets to capturing dynamic landscape photos, action shots, portraits, nighttime scenes, and close-ups
Break through the technical jargon - get easy-to-understand explanations of resolution, pixels, file format, and other digital details
End computer confusion - download, organize, and archive your pictures with easy-to-follow instructions

Open the book and find:
When and how to use Live View
Ways to work with flash and natural light
Tips for controlling and correcting color
How to shoot and process Raw files
Advice on Custom Functions and other advanced features
Details on picture-playback features
Step-by-step instructions for using your Canon software
How to prepare your images for printing or viewing online

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Julie Adair King is a photographer, graphic designer, and author.

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Introduction. Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps. Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land. Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures
Automatically. Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality. Chapter 4: Monitor Matters: Picture Playback and Live View Shooting. Part II: Taking Creative Control. Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting. Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color. Chapter 7: Putting It All Together. Part III: Working with Picture Files. Chapter 8: Downloading
Organizing
and Archiving Your Photos. Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Photos. Part IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 10: Ten Fast Photo-Editing Tricks. Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day. Index.