The Canon Digital Rebel XTi/400D is an ideal camera for first-time digital SLR users. Unfortunately if you don't know photography lingo you might find yourself never veering from your camera's default settings and into all the cool features that help you take outstanding photos. This book takes care of that problem. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D For Dummies comes to the aid of new and inexperienced XTi/400D users by walking them through all the features of their camera. The book not only explains that camera's controls, but also demonstrates how each feature contributes to creating great photos. Illustrated with hundreds of full-color photos, this guide helps you get up-to-speed on the XTi/400D and in control of this popular camera.

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Julie Adair King is the author of many books about digital photography and imaging, including the best-selling Digital Photography For Dummies. Her most recent titles include Digital Photography Before & After Makeovers, Digital Photo Projects For Dummies, Julie King's Everyday Photoshop For Photographers, Julie King's Everyday Photoshop Elements, and Shoot Like a Pro!: Digital Photography Techniques. When not writing, King teaches digital photography at such locations as the Palm Beach Photographic Centre. A graduate of Purdue University, she resides in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Make friends with your Rebel XTi/400D and enjoy all its features Take creative control by adjusting exposure, color, and focus

It's the digital SLR you've dreamed of, and now it's yours. Make the most of it with this handy guide! Understand camera lingo, get great results in automatic and manual modes, and preserve, protect, and print your pictures. This book shows you how to snap super shots every time.

Discover how to:

• Choose the right camera settings

• Make sense of f-stops, shutter speed, and ISO

• Shoot beautiful portraits and travel photos

• Capture action and nature scenes

• Download and organize your picture files

  Inhalt
  Introduction. Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps.

  Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land.

  Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically.

  Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality.

  Chapter 4: Reviewing Your Photos.

  Part II: Taking Creative Control.

  Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting.

  Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color.

  Chapter 7: Putting It All Together.

  Part III: Working with Picture Files.

  Chapter 8: Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Photos.

  Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Photos.

  Part IV: The Part of Tens.

  Chapter 10: Ten Fast Photo-Editing Tricks.

  Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day.

  Appendix: Firmware Notes and Menu Map.

  Index.