Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450 Guide to Digital SLR Photography provides you with a concise guide to the essential functions and features of the Digital Rebel XSi/450 teaching you how to select the best autofocus mode shutter speed f/stop or flash capability to take perfect pictures of any kind under any conditions.

Brimming with full-color images and examples this book will help photographers of any level enhance their digital photography skills and techniques. You will also learn how to edit and enhance your photographs as well as troubleshooting tips to maintain the condition of your Digital Rebel XSi/450 and its accessories.

Connected Photographer's evaluation
Like Busch's previous book the author has included details on many of the Rebel's menus. However here's a warning to older Digital Rebel owners: this book is only for the XSi/450 model. If you own a different Rebel camera you'll be disappointed with this book.

David Busch's Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Guide to Digital SLR Photography by David D. Busch, published by Course Technology PTR, is 311 pages and has a retail price of $29.99. We give David Busch's Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Guide to Digital SLR Photography a rating of 4 out of 5.

OUR RATING: 4 of 5

Packed with valuable advice from a professional photographer it will help you make every shot memorable. Tuck this handy Field Guide in your gear bag and take it with you as a quick and insightful reference.

• Investigate all of the features of your Canon 30D
• Learn the various modes view play back and protect images or erase unwanted shots
• Brush up on composition guidelines and the elements of exposure
• Explore conversion programs for RAW images
• Compose the best possible shots with expert advice on lighting and exposure
• Get insider tips on shooting portraits weddings business and product photos landscapes and much more

Connected Photographer's evaluation
Lowrie's book isn't nearly as comprehensive (or pretty) as Busch's books. That said, we actually liked this book better because all the important information is presented in a tight, concise manner. Where you're going to spend time reading Busch's books, you're likely to spend more time taking pictures and using Lowrie's book as a reference. Plus, this is small enough to fit in a somewhat large camera bag, while the other two are definitely stay-at-home bookshelf books.

Canon EOS 30D Digital Field Guide by Charlotte K. Lowrie, published by Wiley, is 288 pages and has a retail price of $19.99. We give Canon EOS 30D Digital Field Guide a rating of 4 out of 5.

OUR RATING: 4 of 5

Dennis Deery is an independent computer consultant and owner of Irish Rose Consulting, which he founded in 1990. He works with small to mid-size businesses throughout North America to develop custom database software and web sites. While he has worked with industries as varied as aviation, agriculture, e-commerce and engineering, he focuses on helping small rural companies to use information technology to improve their operations. Dennis is also an avid amateur photographer with a number of publications to his credit. You can see more photos at http://www.dennisdeery.com.