Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D For Dummies

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.

Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started 5 Chapter 1: Exploring Your Canon EOS Rebel SL1/100D 7 Chapter 2: Creating Great Images on Auto-Pilot 41 Chapter 3: Specifying Image Size and Quality 73 Chapter 4: Using the LCD Monitor 83 Part II: Going beyond Point-and-Shoot Photography 111 Chapter 5: Shooting Pictures and Movies in Live View 113 Chapter 6: Leaving Auto Mode Behind 135 Chapter 7: Features That Make Pictures Pop 165 Chapter 8: Shooting Frameworthy Photos 205 Part III: Editing and Sharing Images 237 Chapter 9: Editing Your Images 239 Chapter 10: Creating Prints from Your Images 267 Part IV: The Part of Tens 287 Chapter 11: Ten Tips and Tricks 289 Chapter 12: Ten Cool Projects 305 Index 327