Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D For Dummies

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

Author Biography

Julie Adair King has written numerous books on digital photography, including Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D For Dummies and Digital Photography For Dummies . She also teaches master classes in digital photography and imaging at such locations as the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.