Canon's Rebel XTi Digital SLR camera is often much less expensive than many of its competitors. It features 10 megapixels, a 2.5-inch display, and multiple light-sensitivity settings. The Rebel has much to offer both seasoned amateurs and hobbyists who are new to photography in terms of features, quality, and price.
Save Battery Life
It's very frustrating to get halfway through a photo shoot only to realize your battery is dead. Even if you have an extra on hand, taking time to change the battery can cause you to lose focus and inspiration.
To save your battery, turn off the biggest energy-draining feature: the display. You don't need it. You can see everything you need to through the viewfinder. Further, what you see in the viewfinder is closer to the image you record when you snap the photo--the LCD display can be a slightly inaccurate representation of the image. Use the display only when necessary, such as to change the lighting/flash settings.
To turn the display off, press the button labeled "DISP" on the top left corner of the camera.
RAW Photos
The Rebel offers two photo formats: RAW and JPEG. JPEG is a compression technique designed to make the file size of the photo much smaller than the RAW. The problem, however, is that compressing the file degrades the quality of the photograph. If you plan to edit your images in Photoshop or other editing software, it is best to save use RAW, a non-compression technique.
To set the camera to capture RAW photos, go to the Quality selection in the main menu and select the RAW option on the right side.
Lenses
The Rebel is compatible with all of Canon's lenses. You can choose several lenses depending on the type of photos you wish to take. The EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 lens, for example, is perfect for photographing landscapes in high-light situations. The EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro works well for portraits or everyday shots.
This is one of the downsides to a DSLR camera: Lenses can be pricey. In most cases, the standard lens that comes with your camera body will be of lower quality than those you can later purchase.
Lenses range from extremely affordable to outrageously expensive. Your best bet is to seek advice from a photography store to find the right lens for you, your needs and your price range.
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