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Exploring and
Setting Up
the Rebel
XSi/450D
P
rofessional photographers know that an important
first step in photography is learning the camera so
thoroughly that they can operate the camera without hesitat-
ing or hunting for controls. By knowing the camera and lens
controls well, you can make adjustments instinctively and
confidently without missing a shot.
The simple design of the Rebel XSi/450D makes mastering it
both easy and fun; yet despite the simplicity, the camera offers
full-function features for exceptional creative control. Internally,
Canon's 12.2-megapixel CMOS (complementary metal-oxide
semiconductor) sensor, DIGIC III Image Processor, and 14-bit
analog-to-digital conversion deliver dependably vivid, crisp
images, especially at the highest image-quality settings.
Anatomy of the Rebel
XSi/450D
Many of the Rebel XSi/450D's controls are within a finger's
reach for quick adjustment as you're shooting. Less frequently
used functions are accessible only via the menus. The follow-
ing sections help you to explore and master the XSi/450D
controls.
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C H A P T E R
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Anatomy of the Rebel
XSi/450D
Setting up the Rebel
XSi/450D
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- Page 1 The simple design of the Rebel XSi/450D makes mastering it both easy and fun; yet despite the simplicity, the camera offers full-function features for exceptional creative control. Internally, Canon’s 12.2-megapixel CMOS (complementary metal-oxide...
- Page 2 EF lens mount index Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp EF-S lens mount index Shutter button Built-in flash Flash pop-up button Grip/battery compartment Lens mount Contacts Lens release button Mirror Depth of field preview button Rebel XSi/450D front camera controls...
- Page 3 Chapter 1 Exploring and Setting Up the Rebel XSi/450D Red-eye reduction/Self-timer Lens release button. Press and lamp. This red lamp flashes to hold this button to disengage the count down the seconds to shutter lens from the lens mount by turning release when the camera is set to the lens to the right to remove it.
- Page 4 ISO speed button Main dial Shutter button Mode dial Power switch Rebel XSi/450D top camera controls Main dial. This dial selects a vari- Shutter button. Pressing the ety of settings and options. Turn Shutter button halfway sets the the Main dial to manually select an...
- Page 5 Chapter 1 Exploring and Setting Up the Rebel XSi/450D Rear camera controls one or more histograms with an image preview. You can also use The rear camera controls are handy for mak- this button when you’re printing directly from the SD/SDHC card to ing quick adjustments while you’re shooting.
- Page 6 AF-point selection/ Magnify button Menu button Viewfinder LCD display Print share/WB Metering mode AF (Autofocus) mode (White Balance) button selection button selection button Drive mode selection button Erase button Set button Picture style button Playback button Rebel XSi/450D rear camera controls...
- Page 7 C.Fn-11 for use image. while you’re shooting. Picture Style. Press the down At the top-right corner of the Rebel XSi/450D cross key to display the Picture are two buttons that you’ll use often to Style screen where you can choose select AF points manually and to check focus a style or “look”...
- Page 8 Camera terminals to the computer, or to connect to a compatible printer to print images On the side of the XSi/450D are a set of ter- from the SD/SDHC card. minals under a cover and embossed with icons that identify the terminals, which...
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Page 9: Viewfinder Display
Chapter 1 Exploring and Setting Up the Rebel XSi/450D Viewfinder display current image number, a focus confirmation light, and other settings depending on the On the Rebel XSi/450D, the optical, high functions in use. magnification viewfinder displays approxi- mately 95 percent of the scene that the sen- AF points are etched in the focusing screen. - Page 10 — located to the right of the the side of the lens. If you choose MF, the viewfinder eyecup — up or down until the XSi/450D provides focus assist, shown in image in the viewfinder is sharp. If you wear the viewfinder, to confirm sharp focus.
- Page 11 “mess up” the pictures you’re getting, or that you’ll forget how to reset the camera if you don’t like the changes you’ve made. Canon provides a reset option, which means that you can revert to the original camera settings to have a fresh start at any time.
- Page 12 If you’ve used a media card in another cam- The number is approximate because each era, be sure to format it in the XSi/450D to image varies slightly, depending on the ISO ensure that proper data structure is set, and setting, the file format and resolution, the...
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Page 13: Setting The Date And Time
Dust Delete Data. Otherwise, this option can cause you to lose images when To set the date and time on your XSi/450D, you mistakenly think that an follow these steps: SD/SDHC card is in the camera. You can turn off the option to Press the Menu button, and shoot without a card. - Page 14 For this reason, and to take advan- tage of the XSi/450D’s fine image detail and The file format and quality level that you use high resolution, it pays to shoot at the high- to take your pictures are two of the most est quality setting for all your shooting.
- Page 15 Chapter 1 Exploring and Setting Up the Rebel XSi/450D JPEG format To get the highest-quality images, use the lowest compression and the highest quality JPEG, which stands for Joint Photographic settings. If space on the card is tight, then use Experts Group, is a popular file format that...
- Page 16 Press the Menu button, and do with other image files. then turn the Main dial to select the Shooting 1 (red) menu, if On the XSi/450D, you can choose to shoot necessary. either RAW images or RAW+JPEG, which Press the down cross key to records the RAW file and Large JPEG image.
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Page 17: Changing File Numbering
Exploring and Setting Up the Rebel XSi/450D Changing file numbering With unique filenames, managing and organizing images on the com- With the Rebel XSi/450D, you can set the puter are easy, because up to camera to number images using one of image number 9999, you don’t... - Page 18 Part I Using the Rebel XSi/450D On the XSi/450D, up to 999 folders can be Press the down cross key to created with up to 9,999 images stored in select File numbering, and then press the Set button. Three file- each folder.