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

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Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 3 Ratings

Very Nice Layout and Format - 2009-11-25
Reviewer Rating:
Although I haven't read the whole book yet, I like it's "readibility". The book incorporates general photography principles and practices into the operation of the T1i. You get to see "why" and then immediately get the "how" on my specific camera model.

Readable, technical, and thoughtful - 2010-01-02
Reviewer Rating:
First of all I want to say this is a great book. Here are the things I especially liked:
- Clear illustrations of menus and sample shots
- Thoroughly covered every feature of the camera and applied it to photography realistically
- Not only told you how the camera works, but also introduced concepts to actually understand photography better
- Well organized, made to be read from cover to cover
- Helped me fully understand every mode on the dial, especially the value of Program Shift
- Introduced me to concepts I haven't thought much about before, like White Balance correction through raw (in post processing rather than in-camera)
- Removed my fear of raw shooting! Now I only shoot in raw except in very rare occasions!
- Can take anyone from treating the T1i/500D like a point-and-shoot to a full-featured DSLR. Started off a bit basic for me, but quickly picked up pace.
- I will probably read it again!

I highly recommend this book to anyone that has just bought a T1i/500D, or to anyone who has one that doesn't already know EVERY feature of this amazing camera. This book will unleash the power in your T1i/500D and make it an excellent artistic tool. It can also help you become a better photographer by observing the valuable tips the author has to offer. Buy it, you wont regret it.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D Companion - 2009-10-18
Reviewer Rating:
This is a great addition to the owners manual I highly suggest this new release.

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