Canon EOS Rebel T7i/800D For Dummies

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King Julie Adair. Canon EOS Rebel T7i/800D For Dummies

Introduction

A Quick Look at What’s Ahead

Icons and Other Stuff to Note

Practice, Be Patient, and Have Fun!

Part 1. Fast Track to Super Snaps

Chapter 1. Getting Up and Running

Preparing the Camera for Initial Use

Exploring External Camera Features

Changing from Guided to Standard Display Mode

Ordering from Camera Menus

Customizing the Touchscreen

Viewing Camera Settings

Switching to Live View Mode

Using Quick Control Mode

Familiarizing Yourself with the Lens

Working with Memory Cards

Reviewing Basic Setup Options

Chapter 2. Choosing Basic Picture Settings

Choosing an Exposure Mode

Changing the Drive Mode

Understanding the Image Quality Setting

Setting the Photo Aspect Ratio

Adding Flash

Chapter 3. Taking Great Pictures, Automatically

Using Scene Intelligent Auto Mode

Shooting in Flash Off Mode

Taking Advantage of Scene Modes

Gaining More Control with Creative Auto

Part 2. Taking Creative Control

Chapter 4. Taking Charge of Exposure

Introducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO

Stepping Up to Advance Exposure Modes (P, Tv, Av, and M)

Monitoring Exposure Settings

Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode

Setting ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed

Sorting Through Your Camera’s Exposure-Correction Tools

Locking Autoexposure Settings

Bracketing Exposures Automatically

Chapter 5. Controlling Focus and Depth of Field

Setting the Lens to Automatic or Manual Focusing Mode

Exploring Viewfinder Focusing Options

Focusing in Live View and Movie Modes

Manipulating Depth of Field

Chapter 6. Mastering Color Controls

Understanding White Balance

Taking a Quick Look at Picture Styles

Changing the Color Space

Chapter 7. Putting It All Together

Recapping Basic Picture Settings

Shooting Still Portraits

Capturing Action

Capturing Scenic Vistas

Capturing Dynamic Close-Ups

Chapter 8. Shooting and Viewing Movies

Recording Movies Using Default Settings

Choosing between NTSC and PAL

Customizing Recording Settings

Using Movie Digital Zoom

Reviewing Other Movie Options

Playing Movies

Part 3. After the Shot

Chapter 9. Picture Playback

Adjusting Automatic Image Review

Viewing Pictures in Playback Mode

Viewing Picture Data

Taking Advantage of Image Search

Chapter 10. Working with Picture and Movie Files

Deleting Files

Protecting Photos and Movies

Rating Photos and Movies

Cropping Photos

Installing the Canon Software

Sending Pictures to the Computer

Converting Raw Images in Digital Photo Professional 4

Preparing Pictures for Online Sharing

Part 4. The Part of Tens

Chapter 11. Ten More Customization Options

Giving the Set Button an Extra Job

Setting Shutter/AE Lock Button Actions

Disabling the AF-Assist Beam

Preventing Shutter Release without a Memory Card

Reducing the Number of Exposure Stops

Creating a Custom Menu

Adding Custom Folders

Turning Off the Shooting Settings Screen

Embedding Copyright Notices

Adding Cleaning Instructions to Images

Chapter 12. Ten Features to Explore on a Rainy Day

Shooting a Time-Lapse Movie

Enabling Mirror Lockup

Exploring DPOF Printing

Adding Special Effects to Photos

Adding Effects During Shooting

Tagging Pictures for a Photo Book

Creating Video Snapshots

Trimming Movies

Presenting a Slide Show

Viewing Photos and Movies on a TV

Appendix. Exploring Wireless Connections

Preparing the Camera

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to a Smartphone or Tablet

Decoding the Wireless Symbols

About the Author

Author's Acknowledgments

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In 2003, Canon revolutionized the photography world by introducing the first digital SLR camera (dSLR) to sell for less than $1,000, the EOS Digital Rebel/300D. The camera delivered exceptional performance and picture quality, earning it rave reviews and multiple industry awards. No wonder it quickly became a best seller.

That tradition of excellence and value lives on in the EOS Rebel T7i/800. Like its ancestors, this baby offers advanced controls for experienced photographers as well as features to help beginners be successful from the get-go. Adding to the fun, the camera also offers high-definition video recording and built-in Wi-Fi for easy connections to your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

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This book is organized into four parts, each devoted to a different aspect of using your camera. Although chapters flow in a sequence that takes you from absolute beginner to experienced user, each chapter is designed to be as self-standing as possible so that you can explore topics that interest you in any order.

Here's an overview of each part:

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