Canon EOS Rebel T8i/850d for Dummies - Paperback

by Julie Adair King (Author)

Learn to take gorgeous photos with this beginner-friendly guide to dSLR photography

The Canon EOS Rebel T8i/850D dSLR camera has dozens of features that can help you take beautiful and striking photos. But if you're new to photography, where do you begin? And is it possible to get up to speed quickly, without a lot of technical knowledge?

Absolutely! In Canon EOS Rebel T8i/850D For Dummies, expert photography educator Julie King draws on her years of experience as she walks you through the ins and outs of photography and your Canon camera. Julie skips the technical jargon and gives you the info you need in plain language, guiding you through everything from shooting your first photos in auto mode to taking full control of your camera's features.

In the book you'll:

• Take the fast track to stunning stills with camera setup, picture settings, and Canon's Auto Mode
• Customize your picture taking experience by taking control of settings like exposure and focus
• Access and organize your new picture library both on your camera and your computer

Perfect for anyone who's just received a Canon EOS Rebel and doesn't know where to begin, this book will also earn a place in the libraries of more seasoned photographers who want to unlock everything this great camera has to offer.

Front Jacket

• Get the best results from your camera
• Shoot breathtaking portraits and action photos
• Take control of color, focus, and exposure

Shoot like a pro with your Canon dSLR

Photographers who like full control over all aspects of their images use digital SLR cameras--and the Canon EOS Rebel T8i/850D gives you that power plus the ability to shoot video in 4k resolution and edit images right in the camera. In twelve easy-to-follow chapters, veteran photography author Julie Adair King helps you understand the basics of photography, the tools in your camera, and proven techniques that will produce shots that even pros will envy.

Inside...

• Customize your camera
• Get a grip on technical stuff
• Choose the best shooting mode
• Solve exposure problems
• Manipulate image focus
• Record 4k video
• Shoot and convert RAW photos
• Connect to a smartphone or tablet

Author Biography

Julie Adair King is the bestselling author of many books about digital imaging, including For Dummies guides to Nikon, Canon, and Olympus digital cameras. When not writing, she teaches at various locations, including top photography schools such as the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.