Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D Digital Field Guide

Maximize the amazing abilities of your EOS Rebel T1i/500D

You′ve chosen a powerful, versatile, 15.1–megapixel camera that can instantly switch from still image to HD video shooting. Learn everything it can do, explore the Creative Auto mode, and get professional advice on basic and advanced camera setup, customizing menus, and more with this book. Investigate flash options, lenses, and RAW capture. Take this guide on every shoot for detailed tips on getting perfect portraits, night, and macro, sports photos, and more.

Adjust your camera settings without missing a shot

Use Creative Auto to get great results even if you′re inexperienced

Learn to use ISO, aperture, depth of field, and shutter speed to achieve professional effects

Capture perfect action shots, breathtaking low–light images, exquisite nature photos, and more

Learn to shoot HD video, with tips on getting the best results

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Quick Tour.

Part I: Exploring the EOS Rebel T1i/500D.

Chapter 1: Navigating and Setting Up the EOS Rebel T1i/500D.

Chapter 2: Using the EOS Rebel T1i/500D.

Chapter 3: Getting Great Color.

Chapter 4: Using Live View.

Chapter 5: Using Movie Mode.

Chapter 6: Customizing the EOS Rebel T1i/500D.

Part II: Doing More with the EOS Rebel T1i/500D.

Chapter 7: Using Flash.

Chapter 8: Exploring Canon Lenses and Accessories.

Chapter 9: The Elements of Exposure and Composition.

Chapter 10: In the Field with the EOS Rebel T1i/500D.

Part III: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Downloading Images and Updating Firmware.

Appendix B: Exploring RAW Capture.

Glossary.

Index.

Charlotte K. Lowrie is an editorial, portrait, and stock photographer and an award–winning writer. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines and on the Canon Digital Learning Center. Along with the bestselling Canon EOS Rebel XSi Digital Field Guide and five other Canon Digital Field Guides, she cowrote Exposure and Lighting For Digital Photographers Only. Charlotte also teaches monthly photography courses at BetterPhoto.com. Visit her Web site at wordsandphotos.org.