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Anyone who is an experienced digital photography student will tell you that more often than not, they are using their digital SLR camera away from their home or the classroom. And while they may feel like they've got the basics of their camera down, wouldn't it be nice for them to have some sort of a reference with to take when they're on the go? DAVID BUSCH'S COMPACT GUIDE FOR THE Canon EOS Rebel T2i/550D is a portable reference guide that goes beyond the standard field guide. Featuring both the basics - lists of controls, settings, and menu commands - and so much more, including depth-of-field tables, distance charts, and recommended settings for various shooting environments. With this guide on hand students can confident in knowing they have all the information they need at their fingertips. They can just slip the book into your camera bag and go!
List of contents
Part I: CAMERA ESSENTIALSs.
1. Quick Setup Guide.
2. Controls.
3. Playback and Shooting Menu Settings.
4. Custom and Setup Menu Settings.5. Using the Flash.
6. Shooting Movies.
Part II: REFERENCE MATERIAL.
7. Shooting Tips.
8. Nailing Exposure.
9. Working with Lenses.
10. Using Light.
Index.
About the author
David D. Busch has twenty years of experience as a professional photographer. He's also the author of Digital Photography For Dummies Quick Reference.
Summary
Are you tired of squinting at the tiny colorcoded tables and difficult-to-read text you find on the typical laminated reference card that you keep with you when you’re in the field or on location? Well throw away your cheat sheets and command cards! DAVID BUSCH’S COMPACT FIELD GUIDE FOR THE CANON EOS REBEL T2I/550D is your solution. This new, lay-flat, spiral bound, reference guide condenses all the must-have information you need while shooting into a portable book you’ll want to permanently tuck into your camera bag. You’ll find every settings option for your Canon T2i/550D listed, along with advice on why you should use--or not use--each adjustment. Useful tables provide recommended settings for a wide variety of shooting situations, including landscapes, portraits, sports, close-ups, and travel. With this guide on hand you have all the information you need at your fingertips so you can confidently use your camera on-the-go.
