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Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D For Dummies


Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D For Dummies


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von: Julie Adair King, Dan Burkholder

21,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 11.05.2010
ISBN/EAN: 9780470901366
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 384

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<b>The straightforward guide to the new Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D</b> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>Explores the on-board controls and situational shooting</li> <li>Addresses using live view and playback modes</li> <li>Explains dialing in exposure and lighting controls</li> <li>Details how to edit, print, post online, and other ways to share images</li> <li>Spells out how to manipulate focus and color controls</li> </ul> <p><i>Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D For Dummies</i> delivers a straightforward look through the lens of your dSLR!</p>
<p><b>Introduction 1</b></p> <p>A Quick Look at What’s Ahead 2</p> <p>Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 2</p> <p>Part II: Taking Creative Control 2</p> <p>Part III: Working with Picture Files 3</p> <p>Part IV: The Part of Tens 3</p> <p>Icons and Other Stuff to Note 4</p> <p>About the Software Shown in This Book 5</p> <p>eCheat Sheet 5</p> <p>Practice, Be Patient, and Have Fun! 6</p> <p>Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 7</p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 9</b></p> <p>Getting Comfortable with Your Lens 10</p> <p>Attaching a lens 10</p> <p>Removing a lens 12</p> <p>Using an IS (image stabilizer) lens 13</p> <p>Shifting from autofocus to manual focus 14</p> <p>Zooming in and out 15</p> <p>Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus 15</p> <p>Working with Memory Cards 17</p> <p>Exploring External Camera Controls 18</p> <p>Topside controls 18</p> <p>Back-of-the-body controls 20</p> <p>Front-left buttons 23</p> <p>Viewing and Adjusting Camera Settings 24</p> <p>Ordering from menus 25</p> <p>Using the Shooting Settings display 27</p> <p>Taking advantage of the Quick Control screen 29</p> <p>Decoding viewfinder data 30</p> <p>Checking the Camera Settings display 32</p> <p>Reviewing Basic Setup Options 33</p> <p>Setup Menu 1 33</p> <p>Setup Menu 2 35</p> <p>Setup Menu 3 37</p> <p>Three more customization options 38</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 41</b></p> <p>Getting Good Point-and-Shoot Results 42</p> <p>Exploring Basic Flash Options 47</p> <p>Using Red-Eye Reduction Flash 48</p> <p>Shooting in the Fully Automatic Modes 49</p> <p>Full Auto mode 50</p> <p>Automatic scene modes ( Image Zone modes) 51</p> <p>Gaining More Control with Creative Auto 58</p> <p>Changing the Drive Mode 62</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality 65</b></p> <p>Diagnosing Quality Problems 66</p> <p>Decoding the Quality Options 68</p> <p>Considering Resolution: Large, Medium, or Small? 70</p> <p>Pixels and print quality 71</p> <p>Pixels and screen display size 72</p> <p>Pixels and fi le size 73</p> <p>Resolution recommendations 74</p> <p>Understanding File Type (JPEG or Raw) 76</p> <p>JPEG: The imaging (and Web) standard 76</p> <p>Raw (CR2): The purist’s choice 79</p> <p>Our take: Choose Fine or Raw 81</p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Monitor Matters: Picture Playback, Live View, and Movie Mode 83</b></p> <p>Disabling and Adjusting Instant Review 84</p> <p>Viewing Images in Playback Mode 84</p> <p>Viewing multiple images at a time 85</p> <p>Jumping through images 86</p> <p>Rotating vertical pictures 88</p> <p>Zooming in for a closer view 90</p> <p>Viewing Picture Data 91</p> <p>Image Only display mode 92</p> <p>Detailed Information display 93</p> <p>Understanding Histogram display mode 96</p> <p>Deleting Photos 100</p> <p>Erasing single images 100</p> <p>Erasing all images on your memory card 100</p> <p>Erasing selected images 102</p> <p>Protecting Photos 103</p> <p>Using Your Monitor As a Viewfinder 105</p> <p>Enabling Live View 108</p> <p>Taking a shot in Live View mode 109</p> <p>Customizing Live View shooting data 111</p> <p>Using the Quick Control screen in Live View mode 113</p> <p>Displaying an alignment grid 114</p> <p>Recording Movies 115</p> <p>Changing the information display 120</p> <p>Setting basic recording options 121</p> <p>Shooting your first movie 124</p> <p>Playing movies 127</p> <p>Editing movies 129</p> <p>Part II: Taking Creative Control 133</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting 135</b></p> <p>Kicking Your Camera into Advanced Gear 136</p> <p>Introducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 137</p> <p>Understanding exposure-setting side effects 140</p> <p>Doing the exposure balancing act 145</p> <p>Monitoring Exposure Settings 146</p> <p>Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode 149</p> <p>Setting ISO, f-stop, and Shutter Speed 153</p> <p>Controlling ISO 153</p> <p>Adjusting aperture and shutter speed 157</p> <p>Sorting through Your Camera’s Exposure-Correction Tools 160</p> <p>Overriding autoexposure results with Exposure Compensation 160</p> <p>Improving high-contrast shots with Highlight Tone Priority 164</p> <p>Experimenting with Auto Lighting Optimization 166</p> <p>Correcting lens vignetting with Peripheral Illumination Correction 169</p> <p>Locking Autoexposure Settings 172</p> <p>Bracketing Exposures Automatically 174</p> <p>Enabling AEB 174</p> <p>Putting AEB to work in HDR imaging 177</p> <p>Using Flash in Advanced Exposure Modes 179</p> <p>Understanding your camera’s approach to flash 180</p> <p>Adjusting flash power with Flash Exposure Compensation 184</p> <p>Locking the flash exposure 187</p> <p>Exploring more flash options 188</p> <p>Using an external flash unit 191</p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color 193</b></p> <p>Reviewing Focus Basics 193</p> <p>Adjusting Autofocus Performance 196</p> <p>Selecting an autofocus point 196</p> <p>Changing the AF (autofocus) mode 198</p> <p>Autofocusing in Live View and Movie Modes 200</p> <p>Choosing the Live View or Movie mode autofocusing method 201</p> <p>Quick mode autofocusing 202</p> <p>Using Live mode autofocusing 205</p> <p>Using Live mode autofocus with face detection 206</p> <p>Manipulating Depth of Field 207</p> <p>Using A-DEP mode 212</p> <p>Checking depth of field 213</p> <p>Controlling Color 214</p> <p>Correcting colors with white balance 215</p> <p>Changing the White Balance setting 217</p> <p>Creating a custom White Balance setting 218</p> <p>Fine-tuning White Balance settings 220</p> <p>Bracketing shots with white balance 223</p> <p>Choosing a Color Space: sRGB versus Adobe RGB 225</p> <p>Taking a Quick Look at Picture Styles 227</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Putting It All Together 233</b></p> <p>Recapping Basic Picture Settings 234</p> <p>Setting Up for Specific Scenes 234</p> <p>Shooting still portraits 235</p> <p>Capturing action 240</p> <p>Capturing scenic vistas 244</p> <p>Capturing dynamic close-ups 248</p> <p>Part III: Working with Picture Files 251</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Photos 253</b></p> <p>Sending Pictures to the Computer 254</p> <p>Connecting your camera and computer 255</p> <p>Starting the transfer process 257</p> <p>Downloading images with Canon tools 258</p> <p>Using ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser 265</p> <p>Getting acquainted with the program 266</p> <p>Viewing photos in full-screen mode 268</p> <p>Organizing your photos 271</p> <p>Processing Raw (CR2) Files 273</p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Photos 279</b></p> <p>Avoiding Printing Problems 280</p> <p>Check the pixel count before you print 280</p> <p>Allow for different print proportions 282</p> <p>Get print and monitor colors in sync 284</p> <p>Printing Online or In-Store 287</p> <p>Printing from ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser 288</p> <p>Preparing Pictures for E-Mail and Online Sharing 293</p> <p>Creating an In-Camera Slide Show 299</p> <p>Viewing Your Photos on a Television 302</p> <p>Part IV: The Part of Tens 305</p> <p><b>Chapter 10: Ten Fast Photo-Editing Tricks 307</b></p> <p>Removing Red-Eye 308</p> <p>Cropping Your Photo 312</p> <p>Adjusting Color Saturation 315</p> <p>Tweaking Color Balance 318</p> <p>Adjusting Exposure 320</p> <p>Three-point exposure control with the</p> <p>Level Adjustment filter 321</p> <p>Gaining more control with the Tone Curve Adjustment filter 323</p> <p>Sharpening Focus (Sort Of) 326</p> <p>Shifting to AutoPilot 330</p> <p>Adding Text 330</p> <p>Saving Your Edited Files 332</p> <p><b>Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 333</b></p> <p>Changing the Function of the Set Button 333</p> <p>Customizing Exposure and Focus Lock Options 336</p> <p>Disabling the AF-Assist Beam 337</p> <p>Enabling Mirror Lockup 339</p> <p>Adding Cleaning Instructions to Images 340</p> <p>Turning Off the Shooting Settings Screen 342</p> <p>Adding Original Decision Data 344</p> <p>Creating Your Very Own Camera Menu 344</p> <p>Tagging Files with Your Copyright Claim 347</p> <p>Getting Free Help and Creative Ideas 349</p> <p>Index 351</p>
<p><b>Julie Adair King</b> 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. <b>Dan Burkholder</b> is a professional photographer and photography educator specializing in techniques that combine film and digital photography.
<p><b><i>Learn to:</i></b> <ul> <li>Use all the onboard controls, Live View, and Playback mode</li> <li>Manipulate focus, exposure, and color</li> <li>Download, edit, and print your images or post them online</li> </ul> <p><b>Learn to use all the features of your Rebel T2i and start shooting like a pro</b> <p>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. <ul> <b><i><li>Get outstanding results automatically</b> — get the best results from the camera's auto modes, including Portrait, Sports, and Landscape plus Creative Auto mode</i></li> <b><i><li>It's all about quality</b> — see how the Quality setting affects resolution, file size, file format, and picture quality in both auto and manual modes</i></li> <b><i><li>Get creative</b> — take control of exposure, lighting, focus, and color</i></li> <b><i><li>Snap the shots you want</b> — get professional advice on taking better portraits, landscape photos, and action shots</i></li> <b><i><li>Share the fun</b> — transfer pictures to your computer, organize them, and share them online</i></li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b> <ul> <li>Explanations of photography jargon</li> <li>A quick-reference guide for settings and strategies</li> <li>Tips on taking great HD movies</li> <li>How to work with aperture, shutter speed, and ISO</li> <li>Advice on using the T2i/550D's autofocus system</li> <li>Ten cool special-purpose features</li> <li>How to use Canon's free software to download and edit photos</li> <li>Hints for perfect prints</li> </ul>

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