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Canon EOS Rebel T1i/500D Digital Field Guide

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I just bought a Rebel T1i in June. This is my first DSLR and I was able to figure out a lot about the camera without reading the manual but I don't know all that much about photography in general and knew that I wasn't using this camera to its fullest potential. I like this guide because it not only explains the finer details on how to use this camera but also incorporates information on photography in general. I also like how detailed the book is, which is good for me because when I'm learning something new I need it explained to a T. This book made me more comfortable with exploring things, such as setting custom functions, which I hadn't even touched before. It also adds more of an explanation to things that the manual just mentioned briefly. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to learn how to use this camera to its fullest potential and not just in auto mode.

The Canon T1i is my first DSLR camera, so I am a complete novice. I was very excited about getting this camera, however, I was completely overwhelmed with all the settings and functions the camera offers. I knew the camera offered a lot more than my point and shoot camera, but I was not using it nearly to the full capacity. The instruction manual that comes with the camera is extremely sparse, and leaves a lot of questions about how to actually use the camera in the real world, or how to make your pictures better. And with that, came my copy of Charlotte Lowrie's Cannon T1i Digital Field Guide. This is the first field guide I have used, so I just started from the beginning. The book is very well written and makes for an easy read. The color illustrations and examples of the varying camera settings are perfect at demonstrating what the text is referring to. The saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" is exemplified by this book that uses a color pictures to demonstrate nearly every situation and variable that can be altered. One of the other pleasant parts of the book was the final few chapters that discussed the art of photography and some of the accoutrements of the camera.
All in all, this book is excellent for teaching you how to use your new DSLR! Even though I am still a novice, I imagine this book will continue to be useful to me as my blossoming interest in photography continues to grow.

I'm new to the SLR world and was taken back by the numerous features offered by the T1i. Like most guys, I didn't want to ask questions or take time to read manuals. I figured it would be simple enough to push some buttons and make the thing work....After this approach failed, I began searching for help. I skimmed through several books on the T1i and found this reference to be the most complete and instructional. The wealth of information found within this book is perfect for the beginner photographer striving for professional photographer instruction and image results. This is a fantastic resource and I would recommend it to anyone!

Charlotte Lowrie's Canon EOS Rebel T1i/500D Digital Field Guide is a great resource for Canon T1i owners. It is a comprehensive guide that not only shows how to use the varying functions of the camera, but also provides tips to help take better photos. In addition, chapters on "elements of exposure and composition" and "in the field with the EOS Rebel T1i/500D" really helps those newer to photography by explaining how to obtain the best images from your camera for different scenarios such as landscapes, portraits, action, and low-light situations. Also, the settings for shooting in the RAW format are included throughout the guide as well as an introduction to RAW Capture and its advantages. This field guide is a must for anyone wanting to use their T1i to its fullest potential! Read it and keep it nearby in your camera bag!

This book was very well written in easy to understand language and much easier to get a feel for the camera than reading the manual. I learned about features I did not even know I had and had not used before. I would highly recommend this as a must have to all those who recently purchased the Canon T1i as a great tool for mastering all the features of the camera as well as learning about additional accessories and photography tips in general.

I've found this book easy to follow, if you can consider any camera manual easy. I especially like the custom settings section which completely explains each of the options and not just how to change it. My suggestion is to have the book open in front of you with camera in hand as you read so you can see exactly what she is trying to explain.

I've been a Canon SLR owner since the days of the AE-1, followed by the dual A1's then the original non-digital Rebel. Before the T1i, I had the original digital rebel so I am not unfamiliar with SLR featurs; however, like others, I read my camera manuals end-to-end. What this book provides is a step-by-step guide on each and every feature of the T1i along with reasons for her choices. For example, the manual states that it is not recommended to use Adobe RGB; however, the author points out that Adobe RGB is far richer in the color spectrum. Thus, I went with Adobe RGB and I haven't been unsatisfied. The author also makes an excellent case for using RAW images versus JPG and she points out the pros and cons of each. As a result, I started using RAW images only and the results have been amazing. In short, this is an excellent book and highly recommended. In fact, I have used most of the recommendations when I bought my 60D.

This is one of the first reference books that I read when I bought the T1i. It gave me good instructions on setting up my camera. I always go back to the "DIGITAL FIELD GUIDE" to get a broader perspective in using my camera.

I bought my T1i, my first DSLR, six months ago. Like with many cameras before it (mostly Canon), I read the user manual, which explains HOW to do different functions on the camera, but not WHY you'd want to do them in different situations. Then I got my hands on this field guide, which a friend recommended. Now, for the first time in my life, I actually understand photography. Practice what you learn a lot as you go through the guide, and you'll be mastering the camera in no time. I have since take some really excellent pictures and gotten a lot of compliments.

This is a great book for a new T1i user, I highly recommend it!

As I am someone who actually reads manuals I was pretty disappointed by the book. I liked the examples (although even the Canon manual includes plenty) and the specific instructions how to capture sports action scenes, but that's the only positive I can say about that book. And even those tips I might have figured out myself on the first field trip.

I was looking for tips and tricks to use the camera features to improve my picture quality and make them look more professional, not how to change the camera settings. I was also hoping for more detailled explanation of the live-view and the video mode, but it seems like even the author is wondering where the live-view is actually beneficial.