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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D for Dummies (For Dummies)

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Publisher Comments:

A fun and easy guide to the top-selling digital SLR camera, illustrated in full color throughout!

Designed specifically for digital SLR novices, this book presumes no knowledge of photography, and offers clear, easy-to-understand coverage of topics such as choosing picture quality options, using manual exposure settings, manipulating focus and depth of field, controlling color, transferring and organizing pictures, and printing and sharing photos. Bestselling author Julie Adair King has packed this guide with more than 200 beautiful color photos that show what can be done with a Rebel.

Julie Adair King (Indianapolis, IN) is the author of many books on photography and digital imaging, including Digital Photography For Dummies, 5th Edition (978-0-7645-9802-9), Digital Photo Projects For Dummies (978-0-470-12101-6), and Digital Photography Before & After Makeovers (978-0-471-76116-7).

Synopsis:

The For Dummies books target first-time and novice users who are interested in new photography technology but might be intimidated by all the features. This full-color book covers everything from getting started to troubleshooting tips.

Synopsis:

Make friends with your Rebel XTi/400D and enjoy all its features

Take creative control by adjusting exposure, color, and focus

It's the digital SLR you've dreamed of, and now it's yours. Make the most of it with this handy guide! Understand camera lingo, get great results in automatic and manual modes, and preserve, protect, and print your pictures. This book shows you how to snap super shots every time.

Discover how to:

  • Choose the right camera settings

  • Make sense of f-stops, shutter speed, and ISO

  • Shoot beautiful portraits and travel photos

  • Capture action and nature scenes

  • Download and organize your picture files

Synopsis:

The Canon Digital Rebel XTi/400D is an ideal camera for first-time digital SLR users. Unfortunately if you don't know photography lingo you might find yourself never veering from your camera's default settings and into all the cool features that help you take outstanding photos. This book takes care of that problem. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D For Dummies comes to the aid of new and inexperienced XTi/400D users by walking them through all the features of their camera. The book not only explains that camera's controls, but also demonstrates how each feature contributes to creating great photos. Illustrated with hundreds of full-color photos, this guide helps you get up-to-speed on the XTi/400D and in control of this popular camera.

About the Author

Julie Adair King is the author of the bestselling Digital Photography For Dummies and other digital photo titles. She also teaches digital photography to beginning photographers.

Table of Contents

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: Reviewing Your Photos.

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.

Appendix: Firmware Notes and Menu Map.

Index.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780470239452
Publisher:
For Dummies
Subject:
Techniques - Digital
Author:
King, Julie Adair
Subject:
Techniques - Equipment
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Digital Cameras & Photography
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Lifestyles Paperback
Series:
For Dummies
Publication Date:
April 2008
Binding:
Electronic book text in proprietary or open standard format
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
9.21x7.49x.68 in. 1.72 lbs.
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D for Dummies (For Dummies)
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Product details 336 pages For Dummies - English 9780470239452 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , The For Dummies books target first-time and novice users who are interested in new photography technology but might be intimidated by all the features. This full-color book covers everything from getting started to troubleshooting tips.
"Synopsis" by , Make friends with your Rebel XTi/400D and enjoy all its features

Take creative control by adjusting exposure, color, and focus

It's the digital SLR you've dreamed of, and now it's yours. Make the most of it with this handy guide! Understand camera lingo, get great results in automatic and manual modes, and preserve, protect, and print your pictures. This book shows you how to snap super shots every time.

Discover how to:

  • Choose the right camera settings

  • Make sense of f-stops, shutter speed, and ISO

  • Shoot beautiful portraits and travel photos

  • Capture action and nature scenes

  • Download and organize your picture files

"Synopsis" by , The Canon Digital Rebel XTi/400D is an ideal camera for first-time digital SLR users. Unfortunately if you don't know photography lingo you might find yourself never veering from your camera's default settings and into all the cool features that help you take outstanding photos. This book takes care of that problem. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D For Dummies comes to the aid of new and inexperienced XTi/400D users by walking them through all the features of their camera. The book not only explains that camera's controls, but also demonstrates how each feature contributes to creating great photos. Illustrated with hundreds of full-color photos, this guide helps you get up-to-speed on the XTi/400D and in control of this popular camera.
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