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Learn to take gorgeous photos with this beginner-friendly guide to dSLR photography
The Canon EOS Rebel T8i/850D dSLR camera has dozens of features that can help you take beautiful and striking photos. But if you're new to photography, where do you begin? And is it possible to get up to speed quickly, without a lot of technical knowledge?
Absolutely! In Canon EOS Rebel T8i/850D For Dummies, expert photography educator Julie King draws on her years of experience as she walks you through the ins and outs of photography and your Canon camera. Julie skips the technical jargon and gives you the info you need in plain language, guiding you through everything from shooting your first photos in auto mode to taking full control of your camera's features.
In the book you'll:
Take the fast track to stunning stills with camera setup, picture settings, and Canon's Auto Mode
Customize your picture taking experience by taking control of settings like exposure and focus
Access and organize your new picture library both on your camera and your computer
Perfect for anyone who's just received a Canon EOS Rebel and doesn't know where to begin, this book will also earn a place in the libraries of more seasoned photographers who want to unlock everything this great camera has to offer.
Autorentext
Julie Adair King is the bestselling author of many books about digital imaging, including For Dummies guides to Nikon, Canon, and Olympus digital cameras. When not writing, she teaches at various locations, including top photography schools such as the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.
Klappentext
Take control of color, focus, and exposure Shoot like a pro with your Canon dSLR Photographers who like full control over all aspects of their images use digital SLR camerasand the Canon EOS Rebel T8i/850D gives you that power plus the ability to shoot video in 4k resolution and edit images right in the camera. In twelve easy-to-follow chapters, veteran photography author Julie Adair King helps you understand the basics of photography, the tools in your camera, and proven techniques that will produce shots that even pros will envy. Inside...
Zusammenfassung
Learn to take gorgeous photos with this beginner-friendly guide to dSLR photography
The Canon EOS Rebel T8i/850D dSLR camera has dozens of features that can help you take beautiful and striking photos. But if you're new to photography, where do you begin? And is it possible to get up to speed quickly, without a lot of technical knowledge?
Absolutely! In Canon EOS Rebel T8i/850D For Dummies, expert photography educator Julie King draws on her years of experience as she walks you through the ins and outs of photography and your Canon camera. Julie skips the technical jargon and gives you the info you need in plain language, guiding you through everything from shooting your first photos in auto mode to taking full control of your camera's features.
In the book you'll:
Inhalt
Introduction 1
A Quick Look at What's Ahead 2
Icons and Other Stuff to Note 3
Practice, Be Patient, and Have Fun! 3
Part 1: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5
Chapter 1: Getting Up and Running 7
Preparing the Camera for Initial Use 7
Exploring External Camera Features 12
Topside controls 12
Back-of-the-body controls 14
And the rest 20
Changing from Guided to Standard Display Mode 22
Ordering from Camera Menus 25
Mastering menu basics 25
Navigating Custom Functions 28
Customizing the Touchscreen 29
Viewing Camera Settings 31
Displaying the Quick Control screen 32
Decoding viewfinder data 33
Switching to Live View Mode 35
Customizing the Live View display 37
Live View safety tips 40
Using Quick Control Mode 40
Familiarizing Yourself with the Lens 44
Working with Memory Cards 47
Reviewing Basic Setup Options 49
Setup Menu 1 49
Setup Menu 2 51
Setup Menu 3 53
Setup Menu 4 54
Setup Menu 5 55
A few other critical menu options before you go 56
Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings 59
Choosing an Exposure Mode 60
Basic Zone exposure modes 60
Creative Zone modes (P, Tv, Av, and M) 61
Changing the Drive Mode 62
Understanding the Image Quality Setting 67
Considering resolution: L, M, S1, or S2? 67
Understanding file type (JPEG or Raw) 71
Adjusting the Image Quality setting 76
Setting the Photo Aspect Ratio 79
Adding Flash 81
Setting the flash to fire (or not) 85
Adding Red-Eye Reduction 90
Reviewing Advanced Flash Options 91
Adjusting flash output with Flash Exposure Compensation 92
Locking the flash exposure 94
Investigating other flash options 96
Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 101
Using Scene Intelligent Auto Mode 102
Viewfinder shooting 102
Live View photography in Scene Intelligent Auto mode 106
Exploring Creative Assist Adjustments 110
Discovering Selfie Mode 118
Taking Advantage of SCN (Scene) Modes 121
Accessing Scene modes 122
Reviewing the available scene modes 124
Adjusting camera settings in SCN mode 128
Part 2: Taking Creative Control 131
Chapter 4: Taking Charge of Exposure 133
Introducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 134
Aperture affects depth of field 136
Shutter speed affects motion blur 137
ISO affects image noise 139
Doing the exposure balancing act 140
Stepping Up to Advance Exposure Modes (P, Tv, Av, and M) 141
Monitoring Exposure Settings 143
Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode 146
Setting ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed 149
Controlling ISO 150
Adjusting aperture and shutter speed 154
Sorting Through Your Camera's Exposure-Correction Tools 156
Overriding autoexposure results with Exposure Compensation 156
Improving high-contrast shots with Highlight Tone Priority 162
Experimenting with Auto Lighting Optimizer 165
Looking at a few other exposure solutions 169
Locking Autoexposure Settings 172
Bracketing Exposures Automatically 174
Chapter 5: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field 179
Setting the Lens to Automatic or Manual Focusing Mode 180
Discovering the AF ON button 182
Exploring Viewfinder Focusing Options 183
Adjusting autofocus performance 184
Considering a few other autofocus settings 194 Focusing in...