Canon EOS Rebel Sl1/100d for Dummies - Paperback

by Doug Sahlin (Author)

Get up to speed on your Canon SL1/100D and enter the world of dSLR photography

Canon's EOS Rebel SL1/100D is for photographers who prefer a smaller, lightweight camera that still offers heavyweight features. This full-color guide explains how to get better photos from an SL1. Written by professional photographer Doug Sahlin, this book explains the camera's controls and shooting modes. It also shows how to take creative control by moving out of auto mode. You'll also learn how to manage and edit your images, shoot video, use autofocus, and get troubleshooting advice.

• Features a full-color format that shows you the camera controls and menus, explaining what each is for and how to use them all
• Demonstrates how to use the new autofocus feature, manage playback options, and shoot video
• Helps you graduate to manual mode and learn to control exposure, lighting, focus, and color
• Covers downloading, organizing, editing, and sharing photos

Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D For Dummies gives you the knowledge and confidence to make the move to dSLR photography using the Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D, which is perfect for photographers who've been waiting for a smaller dSLR with big features.

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Learn to:

• Navigate your camera's controls and select shooting modes
• Make changes that enhance color, lighting, and exposure
• Download, organize, edit, and share your photos

IN FULL COLOR!

Can't wait to start shooting? Learn to get creative with your Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D

Smaller and lighter than most dSLRs, your Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D is overflowing with features that make photography fun. This book takes you through the camera's menus, buttons, and dials, helps you choose an image format, and gives you the courage to take control of exposure and focus. Then it helps you organize and share your images.

• Welcome to dSLR -- master the settings, use the touchscreen controls, and learn about lenses
• Tips for better images -- preview photos with the LCD monitor, learn to use a histogram, and choose the right image format
• Out of auto mode -- experiment with exposure settings and flash options, and learn to make pictures pop
• Shooting secrets -- get professional tips for improving your action shots, landscapes, pet and people photos, and more
• Canon's super software -- use ImageBrowser EX to download and organize your images, and edit Raw files with Digital Photo Professional

Open the book and find:

• A tour of your camera's controls and menus
• Simple definitions for photography terms
• How to take control of your camera's exposure settings
• Live View moviemaking tips
• Advice on enhancing color and lighting in your photos
• How to compose an image based on classic photo rules
• Editing suggestions for enhancing your images
• Special instructions for printing photos

Author Biography

Doug Sahlin is a professional photographer and photo blogger with a broad background in web and graphic design. He's shared his knowledge in a wide array of books including Canon EOS 6D For Dummies and Building Websites All-in-One For Dummies. Find his photos and photography tips at dougplusrox.com.