An introduction to the Canon EOS digital Rebel XTi/450D camera examines the purpose and function of the camera's basic controls and how to use them, accompanied by explanations of custom functions, choosing exposure settings, manipulating focus and color, and downloading pictures. This book targets beginning digital SLR users. Our assumption is the reader has little to no knowledge of general photography terms or techniques. Our goal is to familiarize the reader with the controls and features of their camera so they can apply them to any shooting situation. Introduction.Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps.Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land.Chapter 2: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically.Chapter 3: Controlling Picture Quality.Chapter 4: Monitor Matters: Picture Playback and Live View Shooting.Part II: Taking Creative Control.Chapter 5: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting.Chapter 6: Manipulating Focus and Color.Chapter 7: Putting It All Together.Part III: Working with Picture Files.Chapter 8: Downloading, Organizing, and Archiving Your Photos.Chapter 9: Printing and Sharing Your Photos.Part IV: The Part of Tens.Chapter 10: Ten Fast Photo-Editing Tricks.Chapter 11: Ten Special-Purpose Features to Explore on a Rainy Day.Index.