Canon® EOS Rebel T2i/550D Digital Field Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D Digital Field Guide. Whether you're new to using a digital SLR or someone with previous experience, the Rebel T2i/550D is your doorway to creating both stunning still images and movies. And this book is written to help you get the best performance and highest quality images from the Rebel.

While the Rebel offers a bridge to those moving from point-and-shoot cameras to digital SLR photography, it doesn't skimp on features that you can grow into using. The Rebel offers as little or as much creative control as you want. And that means you don't have to be an expert to begin using the camera to get great images. But as you learn and grow, the camera, and this book, will help you move to new levels of photography and enjoyment.

Most new Rebel photographers are anxious to put all that the camera has to offer to use in their everyday shooting. This book is designed to be your one-stop, "go-to" resource as you use the camera in real-life shooting. You'll learn not only what features and options the camera offers, but also when and how to use them — all without the need to refer back to the camera manual. Equally important, I've tried to include both basic approaches to photography that you can use today to get better images, but also more advanced techniques that you can use as you gain experience. In that way, this book should have "staying power." I sincerely hope that it is as useful to you next year or the year after as it is today. ...