The Rebel T3/1100D is one of the most affordable entry-level cameras Canon has ever introduced. It boasts 12.2 megapixels of resolution, fast automatic focus, and cool features like the real-time preview system called Live View, and standard high definition (1280 x 720 pixel) movie shooting. As the owner of a Rebel T3/1100D, you demand the ability to take outstanding pictures with your new camera. DAVID BUSCH'S CANON EOS REBEL T3/1100D GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY shows you how, when, and why to use all the cool features, controls, and functions of the Rebel T3/1100D to take great photographs. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply file formats, resolution, aperture/priority exposure, and other automatic exposure features. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so you'll quickly learn how to use the Rebel T3/1100D, and use it like a pro! In depth, yet accessible, for beginners and Canon veterans Rather than rush to be first on the shelves with a cursory overview of the Canon EOS T3, I decided to take some extra time putting together this comprehensive, 400-page guide that answers all the questions that both beginners and more experienced amateurs will have about this sophisticated camera.  If you're serious about photography, you need: Detailed coverage of the T3's autofocus features.   Are you confused by all the T3's autofocus options? Learn how to choose focus modes and zone selection methods to snap into sharp focus every time.  You'll find explanations of exactly how phase detection and contrast detection work, and step-by-step instructions for using techniques like stack focus.   - Essential advice on settings options.   You need more than just a rehash of menu options and settings.  You want advice on when you should use (or not use) each option.  I've included two full chapters (more than 100 pages) of tips so you can set up your camera with confidence. - A full chapter on shooting movies and Live View.  My tips go beyond just the camera controls to show you how to get better movies and audio using storyboards, establishing shots, close-ups, two-shots, and more.  Get the most from your T3's full HD video capabilities. - First-hand experience with the full array of Canon lenses for the T3.  I own and use virtually every lens in the Canon line, and have summarized my recommendations on a full chapter that evaluates the available lenses. - The latest technology. I'm always looking at new stuff, like Eye-Fi cards, GPS, and smartphone/tablet apps, and provide the latest news in my books. - Entire chapters on exposure and histograms, flash and other topics. Improve your photography skills as you learn to use your T3. I know you'll enjoy using your new T3 as much as I have.  Sit down with me and let me show you how to get the most from your camera.  And if you need a camera-bag-friendly guide to take with you everywhere, I have written a Compact Field Guide for this camera, too. With more than a million books in print, David D. Busch is the world's #1 selling digital camera guide author, and the originator of popular digital photography series like David Busch's Pro Secrets and David Busch's Quick Snap Guides. He has written more than a dozen hugely successful guidebooks for Canon and Canon digital SLR models, as well as many popular books devoted to dSLRs, including Mastering Digital SLR Photography, Second Edition, and Digital SLR Pro Secrets. As a roving photojournalist for more than twenty years, he illustrated his books, magazine articles, and newspaper reports with award-winning images. He's operated his own commercial studio, suffocated in formal dress while shooting weddings-for-hire, and shot sports for a daily newspaper and upstate New York college. His photos and articles have appeared in Popular Photography & Imaging, The Rangefinder, The Professional Photographer, and hundreds of other publications. He has also reviewed dozens of digital cameras for CNet and Computer Shopper, and his advice has been featured in National Public Radio's "All Tech Considered." When About.com named its top five books on Beginning Digital Photography, debuting at the #1 and #2 slots were Busch's Digital Photography All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies and Mastering Digital Photography. During the past year, he's had as many as five of his books listed in the Top 20 of Amazon.com's Digital Photography Bestseller list--simultaneously! Busch's 120-plus other books published since 1983 include bestsellers like David Busch's Quick Snap Guide to Digital SLR Lenses. Visit his website at http://www.dslrguides.com. Will be first to market on this camera model Shows readers how to master all the features and functions of the T3/1100D, Canon's replacement camera for the Xsi model Clear instructions that cover the how, why and when and beautiful, full-color images will