Canon EOS Rebel XS / 1000D For Dummies

by Julie Adair King

The new Canon EOS Rebel XS is designed to capture the perfect photos. But if you’re new to SLRs, digital photography can be a bit intimidating. Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D For Dummies shows you how to get the most out of this digital camera, taking advantage of its 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC III image processor. This book offers explanations of all the controls and menus, suggestions to make using lenses a breeze, and picture-taking advice to give you the confidence to start shooting fantastic photos. You’ll learn to manage aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and work with the Auto Lighting Optimizer to enhance your creativity. You’ll also discover how to: You’ve invested in the Canon EOS Rebel XS, so it makes sense to learn the best techniques for using this camera. Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D For Dummies gives you the knowledge to become a pro.

Genres: Nonfiction, Photography

336 pages, Paperback

First published November 13, 2008

Reviews

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

New to photography, this is a great book for beginners with the Rebel XS. Though some may have an aversion to being called a dummy for reading this book, it is written in plain language. The author spends as much time on the how-to as she does on the why . This is crucial for beginners like me.

I have also picked up the Digital Field Guide for the same camera by Charlotte Lowrie. Though there is much overlap between the two, the second is slightly more technical and in-depth, and assumes the reader wants to do more than snap family photos. Both are good, but the dummies version is geared for the beginner.


I plan to keep both books handy for reference.

[Marcus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not only is this book a perfect extended manual for Canon EOS 1000, but it is also a very nice introduction to basics of photography for a complete noob like me. All functions of the camera are dealt with in non-assuming manner, both from the technical perspective and how they can be used in practical terms. I would have given it top score, if it wasn't for the fact that only about two thirds of the book are commited to the camera itself. The remainder of the book deals with post-processing of the images on very basic level.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have the Kindle version, which isn't the best format for viewing the photographs in this book. In spite of that, I found the book very useful for learning to use my new camera. It's easy to read and full of helpful advice.

[Grace Dadoyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive yet easy to understand. Packed with information about the camera and about photography. A great guide.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was helpful in learning how to use my camera better, but would not be the book I'd recommend on learning to take pictures better.