Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D For Dummies - Softcover

King, Julie Adair; Correll, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119128838 ISBN 13: 9781119128830

Publisher: For Dummies, 2015

Synopsis

Get picture-perfect shots with your Canon EOS Rebel T6i/750D

Your Canon EOS Rebel T6i/750D is capable of taking incredibly cool and truly frame-worthy photos, but unless you know how use it properly your pictures won't be worth a thousand words. Luckily, Canon EOS Rebel T6i/750D For Dummies is packed with the tips, tricks, and instruction you'd gain in a photography course to take the intimidation out of working with your new camera—so you can start taking stunning photos right away.

Assuming no prior experience in photography, this book gets you up to speed on core photography concepts, then shows you how to grasp using the features specific to the Canon EOS Rebel T6i/750D, like working in automatic mode, controlling exposure, selecting the best lens for the job, using shutter and aperture priority modes, knowing how and when to use flash, and so much more. Whether you're looking to capture lovely landscapes, perfect portraits, awesome action shots—or anything in between—the friendly guidance you'll find inside offers everything you need to get the shot...every time.

• Get started in automatic mode before working up to advanced features
• Take control of your camera's exposure, lighting, color, and focus settings
• Shoot better portraits and action shots
• Get great shots every time—even in low light and when composing close-ups

Complemented by online supplements that cover the unique features of the companion T6i/750D at dummies.com, this hands-on guide will take your pictures from bland to beautiful in a flash!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Learn to:

• Get started in automatic mode then work up to advanced settings
• Take control of your camera's exposure, lighting, color and focus settings
• Shoot better portraits, action shots, and in low light

Picture the perfect photos you'll be taking after you read this book!

Your Canon EOS Rebel T6i/750D is an amazing camera, so why not take full advantage of everything it offers? This friendly guide walks you through the steps of taking better photos and shows how to apply those techniques with your camera. Along the way you'll shoot in automatic mode, learn to control exposure and shutter speed, understand when and how to use flash, and put it all together to shoot better photos.

• Conquer the controls — learn the purpose of each button, setting, and dial; see how to choose exposure modes; and experiment with Creative Auto mode
• Start taking charge — understand how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO affect your photos and take control of focus and depth of field
• The big picture — see how to bring exposure, focus, and white balance settings together for stunning portraits, vibrant action shots, and dynamic close-ups

Open the book and find:

• Secrets for taking better photos
• How to use the camera's menus and touchscreen
• Hints for when to use flash
• When to use the camera's scene modes
• Steps for controlling color, exposure, and shutter speed
• Tips for shooting video with your camera
• All about the built-in Wi-Fi capability
• How to resize and crop photos using your camera
• Special features to try after you master the basics

About the Author:

Julie Adair King has written more than 50 books on digital photography, cameras, and photo editing software. She also teaches beginning photography techniques to new dSLR owners. Robert Correll is the author of several photography books, including Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1119128838
• ISBN 13: 9781119128830
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352