Book description
Your Digital Rebel XSi/450D, with its 12.2 megapixel resolution, 3-inch view screen, and the option for "Live View" shooting, is designed for simplicity without sacrificing creative freedom. This guide is ideal for helping you use that creative control and get great shots anywhere, anytime. If you’re new to dSLRs, it makes the transition easy. If you’re already comfortable with the various modes and settings, the book helps you make the most of every one.
Set up your camera and learn when to choose automatic, semi-automatic, and manual modes
Understand the camera's controls, menus, and when to use different metering and autofocus modes
Explore Canon Picture Styles and custom functions
Learn to manipulate ISO, exposure, depth of field, and shutter speed
Create intriguing night and low-light images, capture sports action, portraits, and get tips for better macro photography
Table of contents
- copyright
- About the Author
- Credits
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
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I. Using the Rebel XSi/450D
- 1. Exploring and Setting Up the Rebel XSi/450D
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2. Using the Rebel XSi/450D
- 2.1. Choosing a Shooting Mode
- 2.2. Selecting a Metering Mode
- 2.3. Modifying Exposure
- 2.4. Evaluating Exposure
- 2.5. Setting the ISO Sensitivity
- 2.6. Getting Sharp Focus
- 2.7. Choosing a Drive Mode
- 2.8. Viewing and Playing Back Images
- 2.9. Erasing Images
- 2.10. Protecting Images
- 2.11. Using the EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- 3. Using White Balance and Picture Styles
- 4. Using Live View
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5. Customizing the Rebel XSi/450D
- 5.1. Setting Custom Functions
- 5.2. Customizing My Menu
- 5.3. Changing the Screen Color
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II. Creating Great Photographs with the Rebel XSi/450D
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6. The Fundamentals of Light and Exposure
- 6.1. The Four Elements of Exposure
- 6.2. Equivalent Exposures
- 6.3. Putting It All Together
- 6.4. Let There Be Light
- 7. Using Flash
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8. Exploring Canon Lenses
- 8.1. Understanding the Focal Length Multiplication Factor
- 8.2. Lens Choices
- 8.3. Zoom Versus Prime Lenses
- 8.4. Canon Lens Terminology
- 8.5. Using Wide-Angle Lenses
- 8.6. Using Telephoto Lenses
- 8.7. Using Normal Lenses
- 8.8. Using Macro Lenses
- 8.9. Using Tilt-and-Shift Lenses
- 8.10. Using Image-Stabilized Lenses
- 8.11. Exploring Lens Accessories
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9. In the Field with the Rebel XSi/450D
- 9.1. Approaches to Composition
- 9.2. Action and Sports Photography
- 9.3. Animal and Wildlife Photography
- 9.4. Architectural and Interior Photography
- 9.5. Child Photography
- 9.6. Macro Photography
- 9.7. Nature and Landscape Photography
- 9.8. Night and Low-Light Photography
- 9.9. Portrait Photography
- 9.10. Still-Life Photography
- 9.11. Stock Photography
- 9.12. Travel Photography
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6. The Fundamentals of Light and Exposure
- III. Appendixes
Product information
- Title: Canon® EOS Rebel XSi/450D Digital Field Guide
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2008
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9780470380871
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