Synopses & Reviews
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
- Digital SLR shipments grew 39 percent in 2006more than twice the rate of the overall camera marketand Canon is the clear digital SLR leader, with 2.46 million units shipped in 2006
- This user-friendly guide requires no knowledge of photography, offering clear, easy-to-understand coverage of topics such as choosing picture quality options, taking and reviewing pictures, using manual exposure settings, manipulating focus and depth of field, controlling color, transferring and organizing pictures, and printing and sharing photos
- Packed with over 200 beautiful color photos that show people what they can do with a Rebel
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
Digital SLR shipments grew 39 percent in 2006-more than twice the rate of the overall camera market-and Canon is the clear digital SLR leader, with 2.46 million units shipped in 2006 This user-friendly guide requires no knowledge of photography, offering clear, easy-to-understand coverage of topics such as choosing picture quality options, taking and reviewing pictures, using manual exposure settings, manipulating focus and depth of field, controlling color, transferring and organizing pictures, and printing and sharing photos Packed with over 200 beautiful color photos that show people what they can do with a RebelSynopsis
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.
Synopsis
Make friends with your Rebel XTi/400D and enjoy all its featuresTake 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
About the Author
Julie Adair King is the author of many books about digital photography and imaging, including the best-selling Digital Photography For Dummies. Her most recent titles include Digital Photography Before & After Makeovers, Digital Photo Projects For Dummies, Julie King’s Everyday Photoshop For Photographers, Julie King’s Everyday Photoshop Elements, and Shoot Like a Pro!: Digital Photography Techniques. When not writing, King teaches digital photography at such locations as the Palm Beach Photographic Centre. A graduate of Purdue University, she resides in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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.