Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D for dummies - Julie Adair King

Get the most from your new Canon camera the fun and easy way®!

It's a great camera, but if you're new to SLRs, the EOS Rebel XS/1000D might be just a bit intimidating. This book comes to the rescue with plain–English explanations of all the controls and menus, easy techniques to help you solve common picture problems, and plenty of advice to give you the confidence you need to start shooting fantastic photos.

• Enjoy great results from the get–go
  take advantage of special automatic modes to quickly improve your photos




• Learn the lingo
  master all the confusing digital photography terminology from file formats to f–stops




• Expose your creativity
  explore advanced shooting modes to manipulate exposure, color, and focus like a pro




• Go live
  discover when and how to best use your camera's Live View feature




• Share your favorites
  get step–by–step help to download, print, and share photos online with Canon's free software

Open the book and find:

• How to shoot beautiful portraits




• Creative tips for capturing action, scenic vistas, and close–ups




• Ten speedy retouching tricks




• What P, Tv, Av, M, and A–DEP modes do




• How to solve focus and exposure problems




• What "noise" is and how to avoid it




• Easy ways to organize your photos using Canon ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser