Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D For Dummies - Softcover

King, Julie Adair; Burkholder, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470768819 ISBN 13: 9780470768815

Publisher: For Dummies, 2010

Synopsis

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!

About this title

From the Back Cover

Learn to use all the features of your Rebel T2i and start shooting like a pro

No question about it, your Canon Rebel T2i is a picture-taking powerhouse. But don't let all its fabulous features overwhelm you! This book starts by explaining all the bells and whistles and what they mean to you, the photographer. Then it shows you how to take creative control and what to do with those exceptional images once you have them.

• Get outstanding results automatically — get the best results from the camera's auto modes, including Portrait, Sports, and Landscape plus Creative Auto mode

• It's all about quality — see how the Quality setting affects resolution, file size, file format, and picture quality in both auto and manual modes

• Get creative — take control of exposure, lighting, focus, and color

• Snap the shots you want — get professional advice on taking better portraits, landscape photos, and action shots

• Share the fun — transfer pictures to your computer, organize them, and share them online

Open the book and find:

• Explanations of photography jargon

• A quick-reference guide for settings and strategies

• Tips on taking great HD movies

• How to work with aperture, shutter speed, and ISO

• Advice on using the T2i/550D's autofocus system

• Ten cool special-purpose features

• How to use Canon's free software to download and edit photos

• Hints for perfect prints

Learn to:

• Use all the onboard controls, Live View, and Playback mode

• Manipulate focus, exposure, and color

• Download, edit, and print your images or post them online

IN FULL COLOR!

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470768819
• ISBN 13: 9780470768815
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384