Canon® EOS Rebel XS/1000D Digital Field Guide

Canon® EOS Rebel XS/1000D Digital Field Guide

by Charlotte K. Lowrie
Released December 2008
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9780470409503

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Book description

Your Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D is small, lightweight, and packed with power and versatility. This handy, portable guide helps you take full advantage of Live View shooting, in-camera Canon EX SpeedLite control, intuitive, large-text menus, and all the controls. It offers innovative ideas and fresh thoughts to help you capture images that reflect your personal creative vision, plus advice on setting up your camera for your shooting style; using Canon's Picture Styles to manage color, contrast, and sharpness; and capturing outstanding action, wildlife, portrait, travel, nighttime, and macro shots.

Table of contents

  1. Canon® EOS Rebel XS/1000D Digital Field Guide
    1. Copyright
    2. About the Author
    3. Credits
    4. Dedication
    5. Acknowledgments
    6. Contents at a Glance
    7. Contents (1/2)
    8. Contents (2/2)
    9. Introduction
      1. Getting the Most from This Book
    10. Part I: Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D
      1. Chapter 1: Exploring and Setting Up the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (1/4)
      2. Chapter 1: Exploring and Setting Up the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (2/4)
      3. Chapter 1: Exploring and Setting Up the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (3/4)
      4. Chapter 1: Exploring and Setting Up the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (4/4)
        1. Anatomy of the EOS Rebel XS/1000D
        2. Setting Up the EOS Rebel XS/1000D
      5. Chapter 2: Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (1/8)
      6. Chapter 2: Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (2/8)
      7. Chapter 2: Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (3/8)
      8. Chapter 2: Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (4/8)
      9. Chapter 2: Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (5/8)
      10. Chapter 2: Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (6/8)
      11. Chapter 2: Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (7/8)
      12. Chapter 2: Using the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (8/8)
        1. Choosing a Shooting Mode
        2. Creative Zone Shooting Modes
        3. Selecting a Metering Mode
        4. Modifying Exposure
        5. Evaluating Exposure
        6. Setting the ISO Sensitivity
        7. Selecting AF Modes and Getting Sharp Focus
        8. Selecting an Autofocus point
        9. Choosing a Drive Mode
        10. Viewing and Playing Back Images
        11. Erasing Images
        12. Protecting Images
        13. Using the EOS Integrated Cleaning System
    11. Part II: Creating Great Photographs with the ESO Rebel XS/1000d
      1. Chapter 3: Using White Balance and Picture Styles (1/4)
      2. Chapter 3: Using White Balance and Picture Styles (2/4)
      3. Chapter 3: Using White Balance and Picture Styles (3/4)
      4. Chapter 3: Using White Balance and Picture Styles (4/4)
        1. About Color Spaces
        2. Choosing a Color Space
        3. Choosing White Balance Options
        4. Choosing and Customizing a Picture Style
        5. Registering a User Defined Picture Style
        6. Using the Picture Style Editor
      5. Chapter 4: Using Live View (1/3)
      6. Chapter 4: Using Live View (2/3)
      7. Chapter 4: Using Live View (3/3)
        1. About Live View
        2. Live View Features and Functions
        3. Setting Up for Live View
        4. Shooting in Live View
      8. Chapter 5: Customizing the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (1/3)
      9. Chapter 5: Customizing the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (2/3)
      10. Chapter 5: Customizing the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (3/3)
        1. Setting Custom Functions
        2. Customizing My Menu
        3. Changing the Screen Color
      11. Chapter 6: The Fundamentals of Exposure and Light (1/4)
      12. Chapter 6: The Fundamentals of Exposure and Light (2/4)
      13. Chapter 6: The Fundamentals of Exposure and Light (3/4)
      14. Chapter 6: The Fundamentals of Exposure and Light (4/4)
        1. The Four Elements of Exposure
        2. Equivalent Exposures
        3. Putting It All Together
        4. Let There Be Light
      15. Chapter 7: Using Flash (1/3)
      16. Chapter 7: Using Flash (2/3)
      17. Chapter 7: Using Flash (3/3)
        1. Exploring Flash Technology
        2. Using the Onboard Flash
        3. Modifying Flash Exposure
        4. Using Flash Control Options
        5. Using One or More Accessory Speedlites
    12. Part III: Creative Accessories and More
      1. Chapter 8: Exploring Canon Lenses (1/4)
      2. Chapter 8: Exploring Canon Lenses (2/4)
      3. Chapter 8: Exploring Canon Lenses (3/4)
      4. Chapter 8: Exploring Canon Lenses (4/4)
        1. Understanding the Focal Length Multiplication Factor
        2. Lens Choices
        3. Zoom versus Prime Lenses
        4. Canon Lens Terminology
        5. Using Wide-Angle Lenses
        6. Using Telephoto Lenses
        7. Using Normal Lenses
        8. Using Macro Lenses
        9. Using Tilt-and-Shift Lenses
        10. Using Image-Lenses Stabilized Lenses
        11. Exploring Lens Accessories
      5. Chapter 9: In the Field with the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (1/12)
      6. Chapter 9: In the Field with the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (2/12)
      7. Chapter 9: In the Field with the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (3/12)
      8. Chapter 9: In the Field with the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (4/12)
      9. Chapter 9: In the Field with the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (5/12)
      10. Chapter 9: In the Field with the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (6/12)
      11. Chapter 9: In the Field with the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (7/12)
      12. Chapter 9: In the Field with the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (8/12)
      13. Chapter 9: In the Field with the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (9/12)
      14. Chapter 9: In the Field with the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (10/12)
      15. Chapter 9: In the Field with the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (11/12)
      16. Chapter 9: In the Field with the EOS Rebel XS/1000D (12/12)
        1. Approaches to Composition
        2. Action and Sports Photography
        3. Animal and Wildlife Photography
        4. Architectural and Interior Photography
        5. Child Photography
        6. Macro Photography
        7. Nature and Landscape Photography
        8. Night and Low-Light Photography
        9. Portrait Photography
        10. Still-Life Photography
        11. Stock Photography
        12. Travel Photography
      17. Appendix A: Downloading Images and Updating Firmware (1/2)
      18. Appendix A: Downloading Images and Updating Firmware (2/2)
        1. Downloading with a USB Cable
        2. Downloading with a Card Reader
        3. Updating the XS/1000D Firmware
      19. Appendix B: Exploring RAW Capture (1/2)
      20. Appendix B: Exploring RAW Capture (2/2)
        1. Learning about RAW Capture
        2. Canon’s RAW Conversion Program
        3. Sample RAW Image Conversion
        4. Creating an Efficient Workflow
    13. Glossary (1/2)
    14. Glossary (2/2)
    15. Index (1/2)
    16. Index (2/2)

Product information

  • Title: Canon® EOS Rebel XS/1000D Digital Field Guide
  • Author(s): Charlotte K. Lowrie
  • Release date: December 2008
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9780470409503