Canon EOS Rebel T5/1200D For Dummies

Learn to: Start snapping better shots right away Make the most of your dSLR camera Understand your camera's controls Capturing great shots is just a click away Are you the proud new owner of a Canon EOS Rebel T5/1200D? With this hands-on, friendly guide you'll cut through the intimidation of working with a dSLR camera and quickly get up to speed on getting great shots-all without breaking a sweat. So what are you waiting for? Truly stunning and impressive photos are at your fingertips! Get up and running - prep your new camera for its first outing, get acquainted with its features, view and adjust settings, and set up preferences dSLR exposé - get a grip on aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, choose an exposure metering mode, and tweak your autoexposure results Find your focus - discover the different autofocus options, choose an autofocusing point, and take advantage of manual focusing aids Shoot HD movies - record your first movie, adjust auto-recording options, and play your movies back for viewing pleasure Open the book and find: Tips on choosing basic settings How to shoot in auto and advanced exposure modes Ways to control focus and depth of field The lowdown on mastering color controls Tips on working with picture and movie files Advice on customizing your camera to fit your needs The keys to taking super action shots Top features worth exploring