My second eBook and Canon dSLR camera user’s guide is now available! In addition to Your World 60D, the eBook guide for the Canon 60D, I have also written a Canon Rebel T2i / EOS 550D book:
T2i Experience – The Still Photographer’s Guide to Operation and Image Creation With the Canon Rebel T2i / EOS 550D
Looking for a Canon Rebel T2i / EOS 550D book to help you learn and begin to master your new dSLR? T2i Experience will help you learn how to use your digital SLR, quickly and competently, to create the types of images you want to capture. This camera is an advanced tool, and the guide explains how to use it to its full potential. Begin to take control of your camera, the image taking process, and the photos you create.
This instant download eBook guide is for those who wish to get more out of their T2i / 550D, and go beyond Auto or Program mode and shoot in Av mode and Tv mode. While it explains basic dSLR camera functions and exposure concepts for those new to digital SLR photography, it concentrates on teaching more advanced camera controls and operation, such as using the various metering modes and exposure compensation for correct exposure of every image, controlling autofocus modes and focus points for sharp focus of still or moving subjects, and utilizing dramatic depth of field for professional looking photographs. Learning to get the most out of a dSLR can involve a steep learning curve, and I believe my book can help you speed up that process.
You can preview it at the following link. The preview shows:
-the Table of Contents
–the Introduction
-a sample Menu Settings page
-a sample Custom Functions Settings page
-and a sample text page.
Preview: http://www.dojoklo.com/writing/T2i_Experience-Preview.pdf
See below for where to purchase.
Purchase T2i Experience through PayPal here! (or click the PayPal or Credit card check-out button below)
This version is in PDF format, text-only, 8.5″x11″, which can be read on your computer screen, printed on your printer, taken with you on your laptop, and can also be read on the iPad.
Format: PDF – Instant Download
Page Count: 48
Price: $9.99 now on Sale: $7.99
(plus 6.25% sales tax for residents of Massachusetts)
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The Kindle Edition of T2i Experience is also available, at Amazon.com and the Nook Edition is available at BarnesandNoble.com.
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T2i Experience is a PDF guide that builds upon the information offered by the camera’s manual. In addition to covering the various settings, functions and controls of the Canon T2i / 550D, its lessons explain when and why to use them. It also describes every Menu setting and Custom Function setting, with recommended settings, including Movie Mode menus. Note that it focuses on still photography and not video except for a brief introduction to menus and important video settings to get you started.
Sections include:
- Setting Up Your T2i – All of the Menu settings and Custom Function settings, including movie mode menus, with brief descriptions and recommended settings for practical, everyday use. Set up and customize the advanced features of the T2i to work best for the way you photograph.
- Aperture Priority Mode (Av) and Shutter Priority Mode (Tv) – How and when to use them to create dramatic depth of field or to freeze or express motion.
- Auto Focusing Modes and Drive Modes – How they differ, how and when to use them to capture sharp images of both still and moving subjects. Also how and when to use focus lock and back-button focusing.
- Exposure Metering Modes – How they differ, how and when to use them for correct exposures in every situation. Also how to make use of exposure lock.
- Histograms, Exposure Compensation, Bracketing, and White Balance – Understanding and using these features for adjusting to the proper exposure in challenging lighting situations.
- Lenses – Explanation of Canon lenses and choosing your next lens.
- Composition – Brief tips, techniques, and explanations, including the creative use of depth of field.
- The Image Taking Process – A descriptive tutorial for using the settings and controls you just learned to take photos.
- Photography Accessories – The most useful accessories for day-to-day and travel photography
- Introduction to Video Settings – Some basic settings to get you started
This digital field guide to the Canon Rebel T2i / EOS 550D is a 48 page, PDF format text-only document, full of helpful information.
It can also be purchased through PayPal on my website bookstore, Full Stop – good writing for better photography.
Master your Canon T2i and learn to use it to its full capabilities! And if you have a Canon 60D, be sure to check out Your World 60D – The Still Photographer’s Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon EOS 60D.
Doug
I have worked through your ebook ‘Your World 60D’ and found it to be a very helpful and clear step-by-step guide to what can be a frustrating task, setting up a new camera. As you say the 60D is a powerful advanced tool and you have made the task a lot easier. Your ebook is a low cost worthwhile investment thanks to your expertise.
Cheers John ps now looking forward to taking some great Sydney shots!
Thanks for the feedback! Glad you find the eBook to be useful.
Hello there,
Just had to leave a comment to say a massive thank you for this amazing resource! I have just bought the 550D today (via your Amazon link by way of thanks, hope it worked!) and your write ups and comparisons (particularly Canon 5D vs. 7D vs. 60D vs. 550D / T2i Part III) were fundamental in helping me come to a decision. Despite limited funds, it is still tempting to get a superior camera just because it’s better, or because I like certain photographers who shoot with it. I think it’s really helpful to emphasise getting the camera that fits your needs, and the 550D is definitely that for me. It’s my first SLR but I’ve loved photography for a long time and been saving up for ages to get one! There will be plenty for me to learn on this camera and I’m sure my images and understanding will improve vastly.
Also thank you for the helpful tone of your posts – so much stuff online is patronising at best, and people are so rude to those who know less than them. We all have to start somewhere! I know I lack technical knowledge but I like to think I have an eye for composition, and I’m looking forward to learning more.
Sorry for super-long comment, but thanks so much!!
Caroline
Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you found my site helpful, and I appreciate your feedback!