Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D For Dummies - Softcover

King, Julie Adair

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470533897 ISBN 13: 9780470533895

Publisher: For Dummies, 2009

Synopsis

Veteran author Julie Adair King demystifies the high-end features of the new Canon T1i. The Canon EOS Rebel T1i is the newest camera offered in Canon's popular Rebel line of digital SLRs-and sells for less than $900. Packed with page after page of full-color images, this hands-on guide is aimed at helping you make the most of the Canon T1i's controls and shooting modes. Get ready to maximize the camera's main functions in order to create effective digital photos. Bestselling author Julie Adair King brings her expertise in the areas of digital cameras and photography and combines it with her fun and friendly writing style to offer you helpful explanations and advice. Plus, examples walk first-time users of a digital SLR camera through the basic features as well as the software that accompanies the camera. Selling for under $900, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i is a consumer-friendly digital camera, ideal for first-time owners Shows you how to shoot in auto mode, use live view and playback modes, and explore the on-board controls Demonstrates techniques for dialing in exposure and lighting controls, manipulating focus and color controls, and handling situational shooting Covers printing, posting online, and other ways to share images Picture this: taking better digital photos than you ever thought possible with your Canon EOS Rebel T1i!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

New to digital SLR cameras? Relax! This book improves your dSLR skills

Excited about your new camera, but a little intimidated by all its options? You've come to the right book! From how to change lenses and understand all the controls to usingCustom Functions and shooting Raw files, this friendly guide helps you enjoy everything this cool camera has to offer.Explore creative choices and get great shots every time.

• Learn your camera -- set it up, navigate the menus, and get to know each button and dial

• Automatic improvement -- start snapping better photos immediately with automatic exposure modes

• Take full control -- master advanced exposure, color, focus, and flash options

• Go Live -- use the Live View feature, review images on the camera monitor, and shoot HD video

• All together now -- learn to apply camera settings and shooting strategies for the best shots in different situations

Open the book and find:

• The scoop on the new Quick Control display

• Tips for making simple adjustments using Creative Auto mode

• How to organize and safeguard your photo files

• How to select f-stop, shutter speed, and ISO settings

• Ways to get the best results with autofocus

• How to avoid red-eye and other flash problems

• Advice on manipulating focus and color

• How to get great prints and Web-friendly images

About the Author:

Julie Adair King has written numerous books on photography, including For Dummies guides to the Canon Rebel XTi/400D, XSi/450D and XS/1000D as well as all editions of Digital Photography For Dummies.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470533897
• ISBN 13: 9780470533895
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368