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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D For Dummies

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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D For Dummies by Julie Adair King serves as a comprehensive guide for beginners looking to master their Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D camera. It provides user-friendly explanations on camera functions, photography techniques, and how to capture stunning images. From basic to advanced settings, this book is perfect for those eager to enhance their photography skills.
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You might enjoy this book if you're eager to master digital photography with your Canon camera, focusing on user-friendly instructions and loads of handy tips. It's ideal for both beginners and intermediate photographers who are keen to explore the features of their cameras to take stunning photos.

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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.

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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, colour, focus, and lighting
  • Download, organise, 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 by Julie Adair King is praised for its neat layout and well-organised structure, making it easy to work through according to a review by ePhotozine.com.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470385371

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Illustration: Photos: 0 B&W, 250 Color; Screen captures: 0 B&W, 50 Color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 798g

Pages: 352

About the Author

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.

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