From an acclaimed photographer and photography teacher comes an in-depth guide to the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D0--an easy-to-read, all-in-one resource to the camera's basic functions, the software it uses, and techniques to make it all work.

The new Canon EOS Rebel XS is designed to capture the perfect photos. But if you’re new to SLRs, digital photography can be a bit intimidating. Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D For Dummies shows you how to get the most out of this digital camera, taking advantage of its 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC III image processor. This book offers explanations of all the controls and menus, suggestions to make using lenses a breeze, and picture-taking advice to give you the confidence to start shooting fantastic photos. You’ll learn to manage aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and work with the Auto Lighting Optimizer to enhance your creativity. You’ll also discover how to: Handle and manipulate lenses Get creative with exposure, lighting, and color balance Download, organize, print, and share your photos See how to use the Live View mode, adjust settings, and get great shots in automatic or manual mode Use Autofocus with Live View, set white balance, and choose a color space Work with Canon’s downloading tools, prepare images for print, and create Web-friendly files Get great photos in automatic modes Follow ten speedy editing tricks Avoid motion blur and noise Check focus by magnifying the view Capture action, scenic vistas, and close-ups Print from rhe ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser You’ve invested in the Canon EOS Rebel XS, so it makes sense to learn the best techniques for using this camera. Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D For Dummies gives you the knowledge to become a pro.

- This is the latest in Canon’s entry- level, best-selling Rebel camera series. The lightest D-SLR on the market, it offers high-value features, including 10.1 megapixels and Canon quality.

Practical, full-color guide to the world's bestselling DSLR, the Canon Digital Rebel.

Canon's newest digital camera is going to be hot, hot, hot! It's high quality, reasonably priced, lightweight, and constructed to feel comfortable in the hand. And the many avid amateurs snatching up this great equipment will want to understand how to get the most of every one of its state-of-the-art features, from its superb resolution to its super-fast speed. This Magic Lantern Guide has the answer to all their questions, because it explains in detail how to use all the wonderful enhancements: its ability to save large and fine resolution images direct to the CompactFlash Card, its user-selectable metering; and its single plate, high sensitivity, high resolution color CMOS imaging sensor technology.

Through several easy-to-follow lessons, this handy book offers a complete class on digital photography, tailored specifically for people who use the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS/1000D. This is not your typical camera guide: rather than just show you what all the buttons do, this book teaches you how to use various Digital Rebel XS/1000D features to make great photographs -- including professional-looking images of people, landscapes, action shots, close-ups, night shots, and more. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS/1000D Companion is the perfect reference for your camera bag. Written by professional photographer Ben Long, it's packed with creative tips and technical advice to help you capture stunning pictures anywhere, anytime. With this book, you'll learn how to: Take creative control and go beyond automatic settings Learn the basic rules of composition Capture decisive moments, including fast-moving objects Discover ways to use a flash indoors and outdoors Learn about 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 one teaches you how to take high-quality digital photos using the exact camera model you own. Plenty of full-color examples show you what's possible once you graduate from snapshots and focus on the pictures you really want to take.

Practical, full-color guide to the world's bestselling DSLR, the Canon Digital Rebel.

Your Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D is small, lightweight, and packed with power and versatility. This handy, portable guide helps you take full advantage of Live View shooting, in-camera Canon EX SpeedLite control, intuitive, large-text menus, and all the controls. It offers innovative ideas and fresh thoughts to help you capture images that reflect your personal creative vision, plus advice on setting up your camera for your shooting style; using Canon's Picture Styles to manage color, contrast, and sharpness; and capturing outstanding action, wildlife, portrait, travel, nighttime, and macro shots.

- This is the latest in Canon's entry- level, best-selling Rebel camera series. The lightest D-SLR on the market, it offers high-value features, including 10.1 megapixels and Canon quality.

Through easy-to-follow lessons, this handy book offers a complete class on digital photography, tailored specifically for people who use the Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D. This is not your typical camera guide: rather than just show you what all the buttons do, it teaches you how to use the Digital Rebel's features to make great photographs -- including professional-looking images of people, landscapes, action shots, close-ups, night shots, HD video, and more. With Ben Long's creative tips and technical advice, you have the perfect, camera-bag-friendly reference that will help you capture stunning pictures anywhere, anytime. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D Companion will show you how to: Take creative control and go beyond automatic settings Learn the basic rules of composition Capture decisive moments, including fast-moving objects Discover ways to use a flash indoors and outdoors Learn about different lenses, and the best time to use them Understand the options for shooting RAW, and whether it's right for you Use the Digital Rebel's ability to shoot high definition video