The straightforward guide to the new Canon EOS Rebel
T2i/550D
Popular tech blog Gizmodo.com called the Canon EOS Rebel
T2i/550D "an incredible camera - everything a first DSLR
should be." With 1080p digital video capability and an 18
megapixel sensor that improves low-light shooting all for under
$900, the accolades are well-earned. And for less than $30, you can
learn how to maximize your digital photography experience! Packed
with more than 300 color photos and 100 color screen captures
throughout, this beginner book walks you through the camera's
controls, features, and shooting modes. If you're new to the Canon
EOS Rebel T2i/550D, this fun and friendly guide shifts you out of
automatic mode and helps you shoot memorable digital photos.
* Aimed at first-time dSLR users looking for a guide that clearly
and patiently explains the features and controls of the Canon EOS
Rebel T2i/550D
* Explores the on-board controls and situational shooting
* Addresses using live view and playback modes
* Explains dialing in exposure and lighting controls
* Details how to edit, print, post online, and other ways to
share images
* Spells out how to manipulate focus and color controls
Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D For Dummies delivers a
straightforward look through the lens of your dSLR!
Autorentext
Julie Adair King has been writing about digital cameras and photography for more than a decade. She is the author of several books on Canon, Nikon, and Olympus cameras. Dan Burkholder is a professional photographer and photography educator specializing in techniques that combine film and digital photography.
Zusammenfassung
The straightforward guide to the new Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D
Popular tech blog Gizmodo.com called the Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D "an incredible camera everything a first DSLR should be." With 1080p digital video capability and an 18 megapixel sensor that improves low-light shooting all for under $900, the accolades are well-earned. And for less than $30, you can learn how to maximize your digital photography experience! Packed with more than 300 color photos and 100 color screen captures throughout, this beginner book walks you through the camera's controls, features, and shooting modes. If you're new to the Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D, this fun and friendly guide shifts you out of automatic mode and helps you shoot memorable digital photos.
- Aimed at first-time dSLR users looking for a guide that clearly and patiently explains the features and controls of the Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D
- Explores the on-board controls and situational shooting
- Addresses using live view and playback modes
- Explains dialing in exposure and lighting controls
- Details how to edit, print, post online, and other ways to share images
- Spells out how to manipulate focus and color controls
Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D For Dummies delivers a straightforward look through the lens of your dSLR!
Inhalt
Introduction 1
A Quick Look at What's Ahead 2
Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 2
Part II: Taking Creative Control 2
Part III: Working with Picture Files 3
Part IV: The Part of Tens 3
Icons and Other Stuff to Note 4
About the Software Shown in This Book 5
eCheat Sheet 5
Practice, Be Patient, and Have Fun! 6
Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 7
Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 9
Getting Comfortable with Your Lens 10
Attaching a lens 10
Removing a lens 12
Using an IS (image stabilizer) lens 13
Shifting from autofocus to manual focus 14
Zooming in and out 15
Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus 15
Working with Memory Cards 17
Exploring External Camera Controls 18
Topside controls 18
Back-of-the-body controls 20
Front-left buttons 23
Viewing and Adjusting Camera Settings 24
Ordering from menus 25
Using the Shooting Settings display 27
Taking advantage of the Quick Control screen 29
Decoding viewfinder data 30
Checking the Camera Settings display 32
Reviewing Basic Setup Options 33
Setup Menu 1 33
Setup Menu 2 35
Setup Menu 3 37
Three more customization options 38
Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 41
Getting Good Point-and-Shoot Results 42
Exploring Basic Flash Options 47
Using Red-Eye Reduction Flash 48
Shooting in the Fully Automatic Modes 49
Full Auto mode 50
Automatic scene modes ( Image Zone modes) 51
Gaining More Control with Creative Auto 58
Changing the Drive Mode 62
Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality 65
Diagnosing Quality Problems 66
Decoding the Quality Options 68
Considering Resolution: Large, Medium, or Small? 70
Pixels and print quality 71
Pixels and screen display size 72
Pixels and fi le size 73
Resolution recommendations 74
Understanding File Type (JPEG or Raw) 76
JPEG: The imaging (and Web) standard 76
Raw (CR2): The purist's choice 79
Our take: Choose Fine or Raw 81
Chapter 4: Monitor Matters: Picture Playback, Live View, and Movie Mode 83
Disabling and Adjusting Instant Review 84
Viewing Images in Playback Mode 84
Viewing multiple images at a time 85
Jumping through images 86
Rotating vertical pictures 88
Zooming in for a closer view 90
Viewing Picture Data 91
Image Only display mode 92
Detailed Information display 93
Understanding Histogram display mode 96
Deleting Photos 100
Erasing single images 100
Erasing all images on your memory card 100
Erasing selected images 102
Protecting Photos 103
Using Your Monitor As a Viewfinder 105
Enabling Live View 108
Taking a shot in Live View mode 109
Customizing Live View shooting data 111
Using the Quick Control screen in Live View mode 113
Displaying an alignment grid 114
Recording Movies 115
Changing the information display 120
Setting basic recording options 121
Shooting your first movie 124
Playing movies 127
Editing movies 129
Part II: Taking Creative Control 133
Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting 135
Kicking Your Camera into Advanced Gear 136
Introducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 137
Understanding exposure-setting side effects 140
Doing the exposure balancing act 145
Monitoring Exposure Settings 146
Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode 149
Setting IS...