Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D For Dummies

Your Digital Rebel XSi/450D delivers an exciting new way to take pictures, and this book shows you how to make every shot a winner! Even if you have no clue what aperture, white balance, or ISO mean, you'll soon be switching easily between automatic and manual modes, managing exposure, manipulating focus, and more.

• Master all the bells and whistles — find out how to make the most of every camera feature, from basic to advanced

• Move beyond automatic mode — get creative by taking manual control over aperture, shutter speed, and other camera settings

• Shoot like a pro — discover the secrets to capturing dynamic landscape photos, action shots, portraits, nighttime scenes, and close-ups

• Break through the technical jargon — get easy-to-understand explanations of resolution, pixels, file format, and other digital details

• End computer confusion — download, organize, and archive your pictures with easy-to-follow instructions

Open the book and find:

• When and how to use Live View

• Ways to work with flash and natural light

• Tips for controlling and correcting color

• How to shoot and process Raw files

• Advice on Custom Functions and other advanced features

• Details on picture-playback features

• Step-by-step instructions for using your Canon software

• How to prepare your images for printing or viewing online