Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D For Dummies

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!

Auteur

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.

Texte du rabat
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 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

Résumé
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!

Contenu

Introduction 1

A Quick Look at What's Ahead 2

Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 2

Part II: Taking Creative Control 2

Part III: Working with Picture Files 3

Part IV: The Part of Tens 3

Icons and Other Stuff to Note 4

About the Software Shown in This Book 5

eCheat Sheet 5

Practice, Be Patient, and Have Fun! 6

Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 7

Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 9

Getting Comfortable with Your Lens 10

Attaching a lens 10

Removing a lens 12

Using an IS (image stabilizer) lens 13

Shifting from autofocus to manual focus 14

Zooming in and out 15

Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus 15

Working with Memory Cards 17

Exploring External Camera Controls 18

Topside controls 18

Back-of-the-body controls 20

Front-left buttons 23

Viewing and Adjusting Camera Settings 24

Ordering from menus 25

Using the Shooting Settings display 27

Taking advantage of the Quick Control screen 29

Decoding viewfinder data 30

Checking the Camera Settings display 32

Reviewing Basic Setup Options 33

Setup Menu 1 33

Setup Menu 2 35

Setup Menu 3 37

Three more customization options 38

Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 41

Getting Good Point-and-Shoot Results 42

Exploring Basic Flash Options 47

Using Red-Eye Reduction Flash 48

Shooting in the Fully Automatic Modes 49

Full Auto mode 50

Automatic scene modes ( Image Zone modes) 51

Gaining More Control with Creative Auto 58

Changing the Drive Mode 62

Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality 65

Diagnosing Quality Problems 66

Decoding the Quality Options 68

Considering Resolution: Large, Medium, or Small? 70

Pixels and print quality 71

Pixels and screen display size 72

Pixels and fi le size 73

Resolution recommendations 74

Understanding File Type (JPEG or Raw) 76

JPEG: The imaging (and Web) standard 76

Raw (CR2): The purist's choice 79

Our take: Choose Fine or Raw 81

Chapter 4: Monitor Matters: Picture Playback, Live View, and Movie Mode 83

Disabling and Adjusting Instant Review 84

Viewing Images in Playback Mode 84

Viewing multiple images at a time 85

Jumping through images 86

Rotating vertical pictures 88

Zooming in for a closer view 90

Viewing Picture Data 91

Image Only display mode 92

Detailed Information display 93

Understanding Histogram display mode 96

Deleting Photos 100

Erasing single images 100

Erasing all images on your memory card 100

Erasing selected images 102

Protecting Photos 103

Using Your Monitor As a Viewfinder 105

Enabling Live View 108

Taking a shot in Live View mode 109

Customizing Live View shooting data 111

Using the Quick Control screen in Live View mode 113

Displaying an alignment grid 114

Recording Movies 115

Changing the information display 120

Setting basic recording options 121

Shooting your first movie 124

Playing movies 127

Editing movies 129

Part II: Taking Creative Control 133

Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting 135

Kicking Your Camera into Advanced Gear 136

Introducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture,…