Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D For Dummies

by King, Julie Adair; Burkholder, Dan

• ISBN13: 9780470768815
• ISBN10: 0470768819
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-08
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The straightforward guide to the new Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550DPopular tech blog Gizmodo.com called the Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D "an incredible camera - everything a first DSLR should be." With 1080p digital video capability and an 18 megapixel sensor that improves low-light shooting all for under $900, the accolades are well-earned. And for less than $30, you can learn how to maximize your digital photography experience! Packed with more than 300 color photos and 100 color screen captures throughout, this beginner book walks you through the camera's controls, features, and shooting modes. If you're new to the Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D, this fun and friendly guide shifts you out of automatic mode and helps you shoot memorable digital photos. Aimed at first-time dSLR users looking for a guide that clearly and patiently explains the features and controls of the Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D Explores the on-board controls and situational shooting Addresses using live view and playback modes Explains dialing in exposure and lighting controls Details how to edit, print, post online, and other ways to share images Spells out how to manipulate focus and color controlsCanon EOS Rebel T2i/550D For Dummies delivers a straightforward look through the lens of your dSLR!

Author Biography

Julie Adair King has been writing about digital cameras and photography for more than a decade. She is the author of several books on Canon, Nikon, and Olympus cameras.
Dan Burkholder is a professional photographer and photography educator specializing in techniques that combine film and digital photography.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Fast Track to Super Snaps

Getting the Lay of the Land

Taking Great Pictures, Automatically

Controlling Picture Quality

Monitor Matters: Picture Playback, Live View, and Movie Mode

Taking Creative Control

Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting

Manipulating Focus and Color

Putting It All Together

Working with Picture Files

Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Photos

Printing and Sharing Your Photos

The Part of Tens

Ten Fast Photo-Editing Tricks

Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day

Index

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