Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide

No-fail formulas for getting great digital photos with the Canon EOS 7DIf you want to polish your photography skills, keep your camera bag stocked with the best equipment, like Canon's new EOS 7D camera and this practical, full-color Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide. Portable and packed with information, this handy guide helps you get the very most out of the EOS 7D's powerful new features. Discover professional shooting tricks, helpful composition advice, and invaluable tips on exposure, perspective, and more. The book also includes a grey and color checker card, so you can tweak your captured photos for optimal colorization.

• From menu screens to composition, this book provides no-fail techniques for getting the most out of your Canon EOS 7D digital camera
• Covers the camera's new features, including the 19-point autofocus, new metering system, integrated Speedlight Transmitter, 8-frames-per-second shooting ratio, and improved HD video capturing
• Helps you take your photography skills to another level with photography tips and tricks from professional photographer and author Charlotte Lowrie
• Teaches you photography essentials such as composition, exposure, perspective, and more
• Includes a grey and color card checker and full instructions with the book

Take memorable photographs with your new Canon EOS 7D and the Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide!

From the Back Cover

Learn to get the most from your EOS 7D With its 18-megapixel resolution, 19-point autofocus, Intelligent Viewfinder, and high-resolution HD video capacity, your Canon EOS 7D is a tool for telling stories. This go-everywhere guide is your one-stop resource for learning what your camera can do. You'll find practical suggestions for camera set-up, in-depth instruction on using camera features and how they work together, and advice on creative application. Then you can concentrate on the story you want to tell.

• Explore key technologies — the 18-megapixel CMOS sensor, improved high ISO noise reduction, and dual DIGIC 4 high-speed image processors
• Learn what each control does and how to set up your camera for a wide range of subjects
• Find out how to control exposure, use the new focusing system, and get great color
• Explore ways to customize the 7D to suit your shooting needs

Inside – your free gray and color checker card to help you achieve accurate white balance and color

 

About the Author

Charlotte K. Lowrie is a professional photographer and award-winning writer. Her photographic experience ranges from photojournalism and editorial photography to shooting nature photos and weddings. Charlotte's images have appeared in national publications, and she has written 11 books. She teaches photography courses at BetterPhoto.com. You can see more of her work at wordsandphotos.org. 

How to Take Great Photos with the Canon D-SLR System (A Lark Photography Book)

This exciting new guide is a must-have for every Canon owner! It’s tailored specifically to working with Canon equipment, and designed to help Canon shooters use their systems more effectively and make informed decisions when purchasing equipment.

Not only will Rob Sheppard teach you how to use every feature and function, along with creative and practical photographic methods, but he also provides easy-to-understand instructions on how to execute these techniques using a variety of Canon cameras.

About the Author

ROB SHEPPARD has had a long-time and nationally recognized commitment to helping photographers connect with digital imaging technology. He was the founding editor of PCPhoto and Outdoor Photographer magazines, and is the author/photographer of over a dozen photo books, including Magic of Digital Nature Photography, the PCPhoto Digital SLR Handbook, and the Epson Complete Guide to Digital Printing. He also writes a column in Outdoor Photographer called “Digital Horizons” and teaches around the country. His photography has been published in many magazines.

The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D Companion

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The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D Companion serves as a full-on photography class, one that covers everything, including technical matters and exposure theory, composition theory, and how to find images and expand your visual sense. However, unlike a regular photography class, the lessons in this book are built specifically around the T1i. That means every concept is presented in terms of the T1i/500D's controls and features. So, by the time you're done with this book, you'll be a better photographer, whether you're shooting simple snapshots or aiming for something more.

Tips for Using Exposure Compensation to Over- or Underexpose
By Ben Long

These days, almost all cameras have an Exposure Compensation control, which simply lets you make a relative exposure change. That is, you can tell the camera, "I don't care how you metered the scene; I just want you to go up from there by one stop." Try using exposure compensation now: 1. Frame a shot. 2. Press the shutter button down halfway to meter your scene (the camera will also autofocus and take a white balance reading). 3. After the camera beeps, the viewfinder and status LCD will show you the shutter speed and aperture settings that it has calculated. 4. Take the shot. 5. Now frame the same shot, and again press the shutter button halfway down to meter the scene. 6. Using your thumb, press the Exposure Compensation button on the back of the camera. Dial in a specific amount of over- or underexposure.

7. Rotate the Main dial until the Exposure Compensation display in the view- finder indicates a one-stop overexposure. (If you haven't changed the camera's defaults, then this will be three clicks on the dial.) 8. Take the shot. The Exposure Compensation display highlights. Turn the Main dial to increase (brighten) or decrease (darken) the setting.

Food For Thought: What's Wrong With Over- or Underexposing? Of course, once you start tinkering with the camera's carefully concocted exposure settings, you run the risk of over- or underexposing your scene to the point where bright things blow out to complete white or where dark shadows fall to complete black. When an area in your image goes to all white or all black, it becomes an area with no detail. Detail in a photo is constructed from contrasting tones, and when part of an image is one color, it looks like a flat surface. In the case of shadows, this isn't so bad. A black shadow simply looks like an area that's too dark to see. Unless there's some detail in the shadowy area that you really want to keep visible, letting a shadow darken is not too terrible. Overexposed highlights, though, are almost always distracting. An area of complete white acts like a magnet for the viewer's eye and can sometimes upstage your subject. However, at times it's worth overexposing a highlight to get better tonality on your subject. Also, a little bit of overexposed bright spots—small bits of chrome on a car, for example—won't necessarily be noticeable. While there are no hard and fast rules about how much over- or underexposure is too much (and many times, overexposing an image can be an effective stylistic choice), it's important to understand the risk and make an intelligent decision. Now go into playback mode and look at the two images. The second one should be much brighter than the first one. This is the image that was over exposed. Note that you didn't tell the camera a specific shutter speed or aperture. Instead, you simply told it to go up one stop from whatever it thought was the correct exposure. The T1i has an exposure compensation range of -2 stops to +2 stops. By default, the control moves in 1/3-stop increments. When you use exposure compensation, you don't actually know exactly how the camera will achieve its over- or underexposure, but the camera does follow a predictable method. It will always try to achieve its change in a way that doesn't involve a shutter speed that might be too slow for handheld use. Remember, a slower shutter speed means that the shutter is open longer, which means that your images are more susceptible to the blurring and softening caused by shakiness in your hand. If you have the ISO set to Auto, the T1i will often effect the change by altering the ISO setting, but it will never do this to the point of introducing noise into your image. Because there's no visible difference between ISO 100 and 400, the T1i has two stops of ISO latitude to play with, meaning it will often keep the shutter speed and aperture the same as you change exposure compensation.

Product Description

Through easy-to-follow lessons, this handy book offers a complete class on digital photography, tailored specifically for people who use the Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D. This is not your typical camera guide: rather than just show you what all the buttons do, it teaches you how to use the Digital Rebel's features to make great photographs -- including professional-looking images of people, landscapes, action shots, close-ups, night shots, HD video, and more.

With Ben Long's creative tips and technical advice, you have the perfect, camera-bag-friendly reference that will help you capture stunning pictures anywhere, anytime. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D Companion will show you how to:

• Take creative control and go beyond automatic settings
• Learn the basic rules of composition
• Capture decisive moments, including fast-moving objects
• Discover ways to use a flash indoors and outdoors
• Learn about different lenses, and the best time to use them
• Understand the options for shooting RAW, and whether it's right for you
• Use the Digital Rebel's ability to shoot high definition video

About the Author

Ben Long is a freelance writer, photographer, and videographer based in San Francisco. A long-time computer journalist, he has written hundreds of features, reviews, and how-to's for magazines such as Macworld, MacWeek, Macworld UK, MacUser, Computer Graphics World, Maximum PC, and eMediaWeekly. He is currently a Senior Editor for CreativePro.com, where he writes a regular digital photography column. His most recent books include Apple's Pro Training guide for Aperture, Real World Aperture, Getting Started with Camera Raw, and Complete Digital Photography, 3rd edition.

As a photographer and videographer, his clients have included Blue Note Records, 20th Century Fox, the Pickle Circus, Global Business Network, Head Start, the Oklahoma Arts Institute, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Canon Rebel T1i/500D: From Snapshots to Great Shots

This book is for anyone who upgrades from their point-and-shoot or first DSLR to a Canon Rebel T1i/500D and wants to get the best shots possible but isn't sure what to do next. There's the manual, of course, as well as competing books, and while they all tell camera owners, often in 400+ pages, what the camera can do, none of them shows them exactly how to use their camera to create great images!

This book has one goal: to teach Canon Rebel T1i/500D owners how to make great shots using their Canon camera. It teaches them how to use their T1i/500D to create the type of photographs that inspired them to buy the camera in the first place. Everything in the book is in service of creating a great image. Starting with the top things they need to know about their camera, the author then carefully guides readers through the modes of the camera. Users will get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and even end-of-chapter assignments that will allow T1i/500D owners to immediately put to use all the great info in each chapter.

From the Back Cover
This book is for anyone who upgrades from their point-and-shoot or first DSLR to a Canon Rebel T1i/500D and wants to get the best shots possible but isn't sure what to do next. There's the manual, of course, as well as competing books, and while they all tell camera owners, often in 400+ pages, what the camera can do, none of them shows them exactly how to use their camera to create great images!

This book has one goal: to teach Canon Rebel T1i/500D owners how to make great shots using their Canon camera. It teaches them how to use their T1i/500D to create the type of photographs that inspired them to buy the camera in the first place. Everything in the book is in service of creating a great image. Starting with the top things they need to know about their camera, the author then carefully guides readers through the modes of the camera. Users will get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and even end-of-chapter assignments that will allow T1i/500D owners to immediately put to use all the great info in each chapter.

About the Author
Jeff Revell has been shooting professionally for more than 25 years, and has a wide range of expertise in everything from landscape photography to travel and urban photography. As an early adopter of digital technology, he has been on the leading edge of digital imaging technology, education and instruction. Perhaps best known as the photographer behind the popular "PhotoWalk Pro" blog, each weekday Jeff shares step-by-step tutorials on digital photography technique and editing of digital images. The worldwide appeal of Jeff's site, along with his live PhotoWalks have made him one of the most sought-after and trusted sources for digital photography training and education.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i/500D for Dummies

Veteran author Julie Adair King demystifies the high-end features of the new Canon T1i.
The Canon EOS Rebel T1i is the newest camera offered in Canon's popular Rebel line of digital SLRs-and sells for less than $900. Packed with page after page of full-color images, this hands-on guide is aimed at helping you make the most of the Canon T1i's controls and shooting modes. Get ready to maximize the camera's main functions in order to create effective digital photos.
Bestselling author Julie Adair King brings her expertise in the areas of digital cameras and photography and combines it with her fun and friendly writing style to offer you helpful explanations and advice. Plus, examples walk first-time users of a digital SLR camera through the basic features as well as the software that accompanies the camera.

• Selling for under $900, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i is a consumer-friendly digital camera, ideal for first-time owners
• Shows you how to shoot in auto mode, use live view and playback modes, and explore the on-board controls
• Demonstrates techniques for dialing in exposure and lighting controls, manipulating focus and color controls, and handling situational shooting
• Covers printing, posting online, and other ways to share images

Picture this: taking better digital photos than you ever thought possible with your Canon EOS Rebel T1i!

From the Back Cover

New to digital SLR cameras? Relax! This book improves your dSLR skills
Excited about your new camera, but a little intimidated by all its options? You've come to the right book! From how to change lenses and understand all the controls to usingCustom Functions and shooting Raw files, this friendly guide helps you enjoy everything this cool camera has to offer.Explore creative choices and get great shots every time.

• Learn your camera — set it up, navigate the menus, and get to know each button and dial
• Automatic improvement — start snapping better photos immediately with automatic exposure modes
• Take full control — master advanced exposure, color, focus, and flash options
• Go Live — use the Live View feature, review images on the camera monitor, and shoot HD video
• All together now — learn to apply camera settings and shooting strategies for the best shots in different situations

Open the book and find:

• The scoop on the new Quick Control display
• Tips for making simple adjustments using Creative Auto mode
• How to organize and safeguard your photo files
• How to select f-stop, shutter speed, and ISO settings
• Ways to get the best results with autofocus
• How to avoid red-eye and other flash problems
• Advice on manipulating focus and color
• How to get great prints and Web-friendly images
  

 

About the Author

Julie Adair King has written numerous books on photography, including For Dummies guides to the Canon Rebel XTi/400D, XSi/450D and XS/1000D as well as all editions of Digital Photography For Dummies.

 

Canon EOS 7D For Dummies

Get the most out of the new Canon EOS 7D with this fun and friendly guide The new Canon EOS 7D comes equipped with a huge 18.0 megapixel sensor, many beginner-friendly features to aid in getting great pictures, and a video mode that allows you to shoot video as well as stills. If you're looking to get the most from the features and functions that come with this dSLR, then this is the book for you!

Written by a veteran author and experience photographer, this easy-to-understand guide shows you how to properly use all the capabilities of this new camera. Filled with page after page of full-color images, this book walks you through the features of the Canon EOS 7D and the software that accompanies it.

• Introduces you to the main features and functions of the new Canon EOS 7D
• Explains the on-board controls, shooting in auto mode, using live view and playback modes, and dialing in exposure and lighting controls
• Walks you through manipulating focus and color controls and handling situational shooting
• Addresses getting photos onto a PC for editing

Prepare to take aim at maximizing all the features and functions that the Canon EOS 7D has to offer with this helpful book by your side!

From the Back Cover

Learn what you can do with all the power packed into that camera! Is this your very first digital SLR? Or have you already shot photos with a dSLR, but aren't quite sure how to handle your EOS 7D? Either way, this is the book you want. Here's how to use the two automatic modes, shoot RAW or JPEG, master your camera's advanced features, use Live View, get great shots, and then edit and print your images.

• It's all about control — get acquainted with all the controls and menus and how to use each one
• Quality counts — learn to choose the best image size and quality for your purposes
• It's Live — shoot photos and movies with Live View, take advantage of creative modes, and get the most from custom functions
• Get flashy — use the built-in flash, auxiliary flash, and external Speedlites
• Perfect your image — organize and edit your photos, understand metadata and RAW files, crop and resize images, and prepare for printing

Open the book and find:

• What you can learn from the LCD monitor
• How to ease yourself into manual control
• Tips for capturing exactly what you want when you shoot
• What a histogram can tell you
• How to create high-definition video with your EOS 7D
• Advice on outfitting your camera bag
• Things to watch for when using Live View
• How to use the Canon ZoomBrowser EX

Learn to:

• Use the on-board controls, Live View, and playback mode
• Dial in exposure and fine-tune focus
• Get great shots in many situations

About the Author

Doug Sahlin operates a professional photography business specializing in event and portrait photography. He is skilled in multimedia and Web design, and is the author of Building Web Sites All-in-One For Dummies, Digital Photography Workbook For Dummies, and Digital Portrait Photography For Dummies.

Magic Lantern Guides: Canon EOS 50D

Magic Lantern Guides 2009, softcover, 5 x 7 1/2", 224 pages, B&W illustrations
This comprehensive guide to every camera feature and function will take you beyond the camera's instruction book.

Enjoy your camera more and get professional results with the practical information, tips, and techniques in this complete guide. Expand your system with smart advice about choosing and using accessories, flash units and lenses.

Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D For Dummies

The new Canon EOS Rebel XS is designed to capture the perfect photos. But if you’re new to SLRs, digital photography can be a bit intimidating. Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D For Dummies shows you how to get the most out of this digital camera, taking advantage of its 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC III image processor. This book offers explanations of all the controls and menus, suggestions to make using lenses a breeze, and picture-taking advice to give you the confidence to start shooting fantastic photos. You’ll learn to manage aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and work with the Auto Lighting Optimizer to enhance your creativity. You’ll also discover how to:

• Handle and manipulate lenses
• Get creative with exposure, lighting, and color balance
• Download, organize, print, and share your photos
• See how to use the Live View mode, adjust settings, and get great shots in automatic or manual mode
• Use Autofocus with Live View, set white balance, and choose a color space
• Work with Canon’s downloading tools, prepare images for print, and create Web-friendly files
• Get great photos in automatic modes
• Follow ten speedy editing tricks
• Avoid motion blur and noise
• Check focus by magnifying the view
• Capture action, scenic vistas, and close-ups
• Print from rhe ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser 

You’ve invested in the Canon EOS Rebel XS, so it makes sense to learn the best techniques for using this camera. Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D For Dummies gives you the knowledge to become a pro.

From the Back Cover

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

About the Author

Julie Adair King has penned six editions of Digital Photography For Dummies as well as several books on Canon and Nikon cameras. She also teaches photography and digital imaging at such locations as the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.

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!

From the Back Cover

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

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

IN FULL COLOR!

About the Author

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.

Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Now that you’ve bought the amazing Canon 50D, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the 50D to take great pictures. With Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.

Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Jeff Revell, and you will:

• Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the 50D
• Use the 50D’s automatic modes to get better shots right away
• Move on to the Creative zone, where you have full control over the look and feel of your images
• Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more
• Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits
• Find out how to get great shots in low light
• Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter

With Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you’ll learn not only what makes a great shot work—you’ll learn how to get that shot using your 50D.

And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your 50D to get great shots at flickr.com/groups/canon_50dfromsnapshotstogreatshots.

 

From the Back Cover

Now that you’ve bought the amazing Canon 50D, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the 50D to take great pictures. With Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.

Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Jeff Revell, and you will:

• Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the 50D
• Use the 50D’s automatic modes to get better shots right away
• Move on to the Creative zone, where you have full control over the look and feel of your images
• Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more
• Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits
• Find out how to get great shots in low light
• Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter

With Canon 50D: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you’ll learn not only what makes a great shot work—you’ll learn how to get that shot using your 50D.

And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your 50D to get great shots at flickr.com/groups/canon_50dfromsnapshotstogreatshots.

 

About the Author

Jeff Revell has been shooting professionally for more than 25 years, and has a wide range of expertise in everything from landscape to travel to urban photography. Widely known as the photographer behind the popular Photowalk Pro blog (revellphotography.com/blog), Jeff shares inspirational images, hosts lively discussions, and creates tutorials on digital photography techniques. In addition, he leads training classes and hands-on workshops on digital imaging technology around the globe.

Magic Lantern Guides: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

- Will help owners of this just-released Canon model master the camera’s new full 1080p HD video recording mode along with the other outstanding features on this highly innovative compact, full-frame digital SLR camera.

 

About the Author

Michael Guncheon is a contributing editor for PCPhoto magazine and is author of "Helpline," one of the magazine's oldest and most popular columns. He has also written for Digital PhotoPro and Outdoor Photographer magazines. His resume includes a long list of professional assignments in video and film editing, which includes commercials, music videos, and documentaries. He has taught technical seminars and is a member of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers.