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Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D For Dummies

by Doug Sahlin

August 2013

Beginner to intermediate

352 pages

9h 3m

English

For Dummies

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About This BookFoolish AssumptionsIcons and Other DelightsBeyond the BookShoot Lots of Pictures and Enjoy!
Getting in Touch with the Camera ControlsExploring Camera ConnectionsModifying Basic Camera SettingsAdjusting the Viewfinder for Maximum ClarityWorking with LensesUsing Digital FilmPowering Your CameraAbout Sensor CleaningAccessorizing Your SL1/100DThe Care and Feeding of Your SL1/100D
Ordering from Your Camera MenuTaking Your First PictureUnderstanding Exposure and Focal LengthFocusing on an Off-Center SubjectFocusing ManuallyCreating Images with Camera Scene ModesShooting Pictures in Creative Auto Mode
Understanding Image Size and QualitySpecifying Image Format, Size, and QualityComparing Image Formats and File SizesManaging Image Files

Displaying Image InformationUsing the HistogramReviewing Your ImagesModifying Image Review TimeChanging Monitor BrightnessDeleting ImagesRotating ImagesProtecting ImagesUsing the Quick Control MenuUsing Touch Control with the Quick Control MenuViewing Images as a Slide ShowViewing Images on a TV Set
Taking Pictures in Live ViewExploring Other Useful Live View OptionsMaking Movies with Your CameraPreviewing Movies on the Camera LCD Monitor
Using Your Camera's Creative Exposure ModesModifying Camera ExposureLocking FocusChoosing a Drive ModeExploring Useful Image Menu CommandsUsing Custom FunctionsClearing Custom Functions
Using the Auto Lighting OptimizerCorrecting Lens Peripheral IlluminationChoosing a Metering ModeChoosing the Autofocus ModeChanging the Autofocus PointChoosing a Picture StyleSpecifying the Color SpaceSetting White BalanceCreating a Custom White BalanceSetting the ISO SpeedExpanding the ISO RangeUsing White Balance CompensationFlash Photography and Your SL1/100DClearing Flash Settings
Thinking Like a Pro PhotographerChoosing the Optimal Settings for Great Photographs
Introducing the Canon ImageBrowser EXDownloading Your ImagesRating and KeyWording ImagesAdding Comments to ImagesAdding Information to ImagesChanging Your ViewBacking Up Your WorkOrganizing Your ImagesEditing JPEG Images in ImageBrowser EXWorking with RAW Files in Digital Photo Professional
Deciding to Print at Home or Go to a PrinterFinding ImagesLeaving Some Breathing RoomCropping an Image in ImageBrowser EXPrinting an ImagePrinting an image in Digital Photo ProfessionalPrinting a Contact Sheet in ImageBrowser EXPrinting a Contact Sheet in Digital Photo Professional
Creating a Custom MenuAdding Copyright Information to the CameraAdding Author Name to the CameraCreating and Registering a Picture StyleUpdating Your Camera's FirmwareRestoring Your Camera SettingsDisabling Shooting without a CardEnabling Red-Eye ReductionCreating a Makeshift TripodDisabling the Camera Beeper
Cropping JPEG Images In-CameraResizing Images In-CameraEditing Movies In-CameraUsing Creative FiltersStrutting Your Stuff OnlineUploading Images to Your Facebook PageCreating Abstract Images In-CameraEditing Your Images in Photoshop ElementsCreating Video Albums and SnapshotsRating Images with the Playback Quick Control Menu

Overview

Get up to speed on your Canon SL1/100D and enter the world of dSLR photography!

Canon's EOS Rebel SL1/100D is for photographers who prefer a smaller, lightweight camera that still offers heavyweight features. This full-color guide explains how to get better photos from an SL1. Written by professional photographer Doug Sahlin, this book explains the camera?s controls and shooting modes. It also shows how to take creative control by moving out of auto mode. You'll also learn how to manage and edit your images, shoot video, use autofocus, and get troubleshooting advice.

Features a full-color format that shows you the camera controls and menus, explaining what each is for and how to use them all

Demonstrates how to use the new autofocus feature, manage playback options, and shoot video

Helps you graduate to manual mode and learn to control exposure, lighting, focus, and color

Covers downloading, organizing, editing, and sharing photos

Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D For Dummies gives you the knowledge and confidence to make the move to dSLR photography using the Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D, which is perfect for photographers who've been waiting for a smaller dSLR with big features.