September 2008
Beginner to intermediate
288 pages
9h 36m
English
Overview
Through a series of easy-to-follow lessons, The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/D450 Companion gives you a complete class on digital photography, tailored specifically for people who use this camera. This is not a typical camera guide: rather than just showing you what all the buttons do, this unique book teaches you how to use various Digital Rebel features to make great photographs. With The Canon Digital Rebel XSi Companion in your camera bag, you have the perfect field reference for taking stunning pictures of any occasion or place, any time. You get valuable creative tips and technical advice for capturing professional-looking images of people, landscapes, action shots, close-ups, night shots, and more.
Get to know the Digital Rebel XSi and how it works
Take creative control and go beyond automatic settings
Learn the basic rules of composition
Know when to let the camera work for you
Photograph fast-moving objects, and learn to capture decisive moments
Discover ways to use a flash indoors and outdoors
Learn the advantages of different lenses, and the best time to use them
Understand the options for shooting RAW, and whether it's right for you
There are plenty of photography books, but only this companion guide teaches you how to take high-quality digital photos using the camera model you own. Professional photographer Ben Long includes plenty of full-color examples to show you what's possible once you graduate from snapshots and focus on the pictures you've always wanted to take.
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