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11CHAPTERExploring andSetting Upthe RebelXSi/450DProfessional photographers know that an importantfirst step in photography is learning the camera soth

To ensure that the viewfinder image andfocusing screen elements are adjusted foryour vision, you can adjust the diopter set-ting from –3 to +1 dpt. Sim

✦ Focusing distance range selec-tion switch. This switch deter-mines and limits the range that thelens uses when seeking focus tospeed up autofocusing

You may have already completed some ofthe setup tasks. If you have, then you canskim through the chapter and look for tipsthat you may have missed in

It is possible to take pictureswhen no memory card is in thecamera, which is useful whenyou’re capturing Dust DeleteData. Otherwise, this option canca

Choosing the file formatand qualityThe file format and quality level that you useto take your pictures are two of the mostimportant decisions that you m

JPEG formatJPEG, which stands for Joint PhotographicExperts Group, is a popular file format thatenjoys not only smaller file sizes than theRAW format, b

XSi/450D applies to RAW files are aperture,ISO, and shutter speed. Other settings suchas White Balance, Picture Style, and so onare “noted,” but not ap

Changing file numberingWith the Rebel XSi/450D, you can set thecamera to number images using one ofthree options: Continuous, Auto reset, andManual res

On the XSi/450D, up to 999 folders can becreated with up to 9,999 images stored ineach folder. If you reach these capacities, amessage appears telling

Front camera controlsThe front of the camera is a view photogra-phers seldom see. But there are controls andconnections on the front of the camera tha

✦ Red-eye reduction/Self-timerlamp. This red lamp flashes tocount down the seconds to shutterrelease when the camera is set toone of the Self-timer mod

✦ Main dial. This dial selects a vari-ety of settings and options. Turnthe Main dial to manually select anAF (autofocus) point after pressingthe AF-po

Chapter 1 ✦ Exploring and Setting Up the Rebel XSi/450D 7Rear camera controlsThe rear camera controls are handy for mak-ing quick adjustments while yo

8 Part I ✦ Using the Rebel XSi/450DMenu buttonDisplay off sensorViewfinderDioptric adjustmentFocal plane markDisplay button (camerasetting/display on/

✦ Erase button. Press this button todelete the current image duringimage playback.Within the circle at the back right of theRebel XSi/450D are four bu

✦ AF-point selection/Magnify but-ton. Press this button to activatethe AF points in the viewfinder toselect an AF point manually or toselect automatic

Viewfinder displayOn the Rebel XSi/450D, the optical, highmagnification viewfinder displays approxi-mately 95 percent of the scene that the sen-sor captu