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

• Get the best results from your camera
• Shoot breathtaking portraits and action photos

• 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...

• Customize your camera
• Get a grip on technical stuff
• Choose the best shooting mode
• Solve exposure problems
• Manipulate image focus
• Record 4k video
• Shoot and convert RAW photos

• Connect to a smartphone or tablet

  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:

• 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.

  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...