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 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.

The new Canon EOS Rebel XS is designed to capture the perfect photos. But if you’re new to SLRs, digital photography can be a bit intimidating. Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D For Dummies shows you how to get the most out of this digital camera, taking advantage of its 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC III image processor. This book offers explanations of all the controls and menus, suggestions to make using lenses a breeze, and picture-taking advice to give you the confidence to start shooting fantastic photos. You’ll learn to manage aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and work with the Auto Lighting Optimizer to enhance your creativity. You’ll also discover how to: Handle and manipulate lenses Get creative with exposure, lighting, and color balance Download, organize, print, and share your photos See how to use the Live View mode, adjust settings, and get great shots in automatic or manual mode Use Autofocus with Live View, set white balance, and choose a color space Work with Canon’s downloading tools, prepare images for print, and create Web-friendly files Get great photos in automatic modes Follow ten speedy editing tricks Avoid motion blur and noise Check focus by magnifying the view Capture action, scenic vistas, and close-ups Print from rhe ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser You’ve invested in the Canon EOS Rebel XS, so it makes sense to learn the best techniques for using this camera. Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D For Dummies gives you the knowledge to become a pro.

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.

From an acclaimed photographer and photography teacher comes an in-depth guide to the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D0--an easy-to-read, all-in-one resource to the camera's basic functions, the software it uses, and techniques to make it all work.

This resource walks Rebel XSi owners through the various features of their camera, taking them through the fundamentals of photography and showing them how to see, think, and work in a way that can lead to better pictures.

Finally, an easy-to-understand manual that is a match for the camera it describes! Gary Friedman's book on the Canon Digital Rebel XSi DSLR provides a complete instruction manual which explains each feature in plain English and provides hundreds of visual examples as well. If you've been looking for the fastest and most enjoyable path to proficiency with your camera, you've found it! In this 415-page book you'll learn: * What every mode, knob, and button do - in plain, easy-to-understand text. * The secrets of taking outstanding photos that make people say, "Wow!". * All about the 7 flash modes - including an entire chapter on Wireless Flash! * The most common digital "jargon" and what it all means to you. Get the most out of your investment - Learn about your camera and improve your photography at the same time! This book is also available as an instantly-downloadable, full-color .pdf file for only USD $24.93 at www.FriedmanArchives.com/rebelxsi

A complete, full-color guide to all the elements of dSLR photography If you have a digital SLR camera, you’ll find everything you need in this full-color reference to help you get the best results. Ten self-contained minibooks cover the basics of dSLR photography and address camera models from the five leading dSLR manufacturers. Topics include lenses, exposure, lighting, composition, processing and editing, a guide to manufacturers and systems, and a guide to camera settings, plus separate minibooks covering video and high dynamic range (HDR) photography. This full-color volume covers all the key elements essential to good photography as well as the basics of camera bodies and lenses, dSLR workflow, and advice on the best camera settings to use for different situations Covers lighting, composition, and exposure as well as macro and telephoto lenses Features minibooks on video, HDR photography, processing and editing images, and a guide to leading camera manufacturers and systems Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies replaces an entire shelf of digital photography books and helps you get the photos you dream of.