The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS/1000D Companion

Image Playback

While the image review is a great way to quickly assess a shot you've just taken, playback mode is what you'll want to use when you're ready to review a whole batch of shots:

1. To enter playback mode, press the Play button.

   The last image you shot will be shown on the screen. By default, the XS will superimpose some data about the image.

   

   Figure 3-2. The default image review display.

   At the top of the screen, it will show shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation, along with the filename and the folder name. Like your computer, the Rebel XS creates folders on its media card, each with a separate number, and stores the images you shoot in those folders. You'll learn more about folder and filename options later.

2. To scroll through the images stored on the card, press the left and right arrow keys.

   Note that the images "wrap around." If you go past the last image, the camera will show you the first, and vice versa.

Navigating Images with the Main Dial

When you're in playback mode, turn the Main dial. By default, the camera will jump forward or backward 10 images at a time. A scroll bar will appear to show you where you are in within the current selection.

Figure 3-3. By default, the camera jumps forward or backward by 10 images when you turn the Main dial in playback mode.