Canon EOS Rebel XS / 1000D For Dummies

I also think this was a well written book. Having read David D. Busch's book on the Canon Rebel XS - which also is an excellent book - I picked up a copy of the XS book for dummies and knew I also wanted this book - of course Amazon was the place to purchase it as it saved me $10 dollars - the book by Busch - was a excellent book on all the features of the Canon Rebel XS - but really did not go into a lot of sample photographs and the setting to be used in certain aspects of taking those photographs. "The Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D for Dummies",(CFD)- shows many setting for different aspects of photography - From Busch's' book I learned how to operate the Canon Rebel XS - from the CFD I learned how to take photographs and the settings (Shutter speed, aperture, ISO, exposure, and depth of field understanding) needed to take great photographs. I use the term photographs instead of pictures - because to me - anyone can take a picture - but to take a photograph - you must have the understanding of the camera/lens/ and ability to compose what your looking at - to bring it to life - in a photograph. The Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D for Dummies - did exactly that. Made me understand - therefore - I fully recommend the book and do not let the dummy part mislead you - there is a lot to learn from this book.

The last SLR camera I had was back in the 70's. For the last 3 years I've used a Canon digital camera (S3 IS) which like all simple digital cameras is not easily able to capture the shallow depth of field that I am seeking, so I upgraded to the Canon Rebel XS. I really wanted to understand all that this camera could do and to select the proper settings for the kind of photographs that I tend to take, as I was at a loss here (the instruction manual only gives you the options -- it doesn't go into any detail about which options one would choose to start off with and how other options could improve your pictures). This book explains everything in very clear detail. And, if you are getting a little bit confused after reading chapters 1-6, chapter 7 is the best -- it's called "Putting it All Together" where it summarizes "all purpose picture taking settings" which, at least, gives you a clue as to what settings you should initially use (and then you can modify your settings after seeing your pictures, if necessary). It's a great book, and I highly recommend it to anyone who has just upgraded to a Canon digital SLR camera.

The book is in color which I like over another book I previously purchased that was smaller and in black and white. I like the format in general of the Dummie series of books as they are more detailed than other books on the same subject and yet at the same time easy to read for a beginner. For anyone that does not like to read a manual and wants to get an answer quickly this is the book. I read this book in spot style and I am surprised how much I did not know about my camera that the book explained. I carry this book with me in the field now so I can have a quick answer to how my camera needs to be set up for that perfect shot.

i read review after review after review from multiple sites trying to find a lense. i found just as many good reviews as bad reviews for this particular lense. i am an amatuer who would like to become more 'professional' eventually. i take all sorts of shots,and lots of them. i love this lense. it takes great photos, focuses easily, is lightweight and attaches easily. i looked at the higher lenses and would not be able to afford even the next step up at this time. this lense is well worth the money. if you have the money you may want to consider the others. if you aren't professional and aren't ready to invest a large sum of money in a lense then this is for you.

Although I was really into photography many years ago, a great many things have changed: lingo, acronyms etc. This "for Dummies" book jumps right in to how to use this particular camera vs your existing SLR which you use in your career as a professional photographer.I was really hoping for at least a chapter to review basic photographic terms and how they are applied when using a camera above the level of a point-and-shoot model.Overall a very well done book that no-doubt will serve as a great reference tool for years to come. However, It does miss the mark as a true "for Dummies" guide.

I self taught myself the basics of photography with the help of this book. I had tried online resources and was left confused and frustrated. Tried this book, worked through it a few chapters a night, and it "clicked" for me and helped me to understand the basics of manual photography. Lots of helpful and colorful photos and diagrams to help visually learn. Easy to read, well paced- overall a great book and would highly recommend as a BEGINNER photographer book!

My dad knows a lot about photography, but was slow to update to a digital camera. He is a reader, and had gone through the Canon Rebel manual cover to cover by the time I bought him this book. He found the Dummies book much more clear and easy to follow than the manual, even after he had played with the camera for a week or two. This book comes with a strong recommendation -- from my dad.

It's a well written book. It makes learning to use the camera much easier than the little instruction booklet that comes with the camera. The book assumes you don't know anything about digital cameras so it explains even the most basic operations. If you have used digital cameras before, you can skip the basic stuff and still learn a lot about your camera that you might not discover on your own.

This book is just the job for some one of my ability I have been taking pictures for many years now. With the advent of DSLR this has changed many factors of the game so much detail on those systems too much for most people to take in . That's where this book takes over very well laid out easy to understand detail. I suppose now im taking proper pictures. I also got one for a family member too

Nice and simple to read and interesting made learning fun and easy to follow

Excellent book. All you will need to know and concise

As described and what I needed. Great!

Great book!