September 2008
Beginner to intermediate
288 pages
9h 36m
English
Content preview from The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion
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Chapter 1
Getting to Know
the Rebel XSi
SHOOTING SNAPSHOTS USING F ULL AUTO MODE
If you’re new to the Rebel XSi, then you’re probably much more
interested in doing some shooting than in reading a book. So, in this
chapter I’m going to quickly get you up to speed on the camera’s
automatic features so that you can get out the door right away and
start using the camera. One of the great things about the XSi’s design is
that you can use it just like a point-and-shoot camera and then activate
more sophisticated controls as you need them. is first chapter
explains the fundamental concepts of camera and photographic
technique that we’ll build on through the rest of the book.
CHAPTER 1
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THE SET UP
BEFORE YOU CAN SHOOT WITH THE REBEL XSi
If you haven’t yet set up your camera, you need to do a few things before you
can shoot with it. Fortunately, the XSi’s manual is very good, and you can learn
everything you need to know about setup by reading the following sections of
the manual:
While the camera battery may have a little charge when you first unpack the •
camera, it’s best to give it a good refueling before you head out to shoot.
Read pages 24-26 of the Rebel XSi manual to learn about charging and install-
ing the battery.
You’ll need a Secure Digital (SD) memor ...
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