Overview

David Busch's Sony Alpha A7/A7r Guide To Digital Photography is a complete resource and reference for the Sony Alpha A7 and A7R, the new ultra-compact camera featuring 24 and 36 megapixels, respectively, and Zeiss lenses. With this book in hand, you will explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and take great photographs with the Sony Alpha A7/A7R. With clear how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Sony Alpha A7/A7r Guide To Digital Photography covers your camera's features in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lenses, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy Sony A7/A7R roadmap, an easy-to-use visual guide to the camera's features and controls. With David Busch as your guide, you'll be in full creative control, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced hobbyist, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge, creativity, and confidence with the Sony Alpha A7/A7R today.

Full Product Details

Author:   David Busch
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.60cm
ISBN:  

9781305279759

ISBN 10:   1305279751
Pages:   350
Publication Date:   30 May 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION. 1. QUICK TOUR: SHOOTING YOUR FIRST SONY A7/A7R PICTURE. Selecting Shooting Mode. Focusing. Taking the Picture. Depth of Field Preview. Releasing the Shutter. Using the Self-Timer. Using Sequence Shooting. Reviewing the Image. Trashing the Duds. Transferring Images to Your Computer. Choosing an Image Format. 2. THE SONY A7/A7R ROADMAP. Front of the Camera Controls (picture + callouts). Back of the Camera Controls (picture + callouts). Top of the Camera Controls (picture + callouts). Viewfinder Display (picture + callouts). LCD Display. View and Playback Images. Activating the Onboard Flash. Basic Control Layout. Exposure Modes. Focus Modes. Shooting Modes. 3. SETTING UP YOUR SONY A7/A7R. The Setup Menu. Date, Time, and Language. Setting LCD Brightness. Specifying Image Quality. Setting Autofocus Options. Choosing Drive Mode. Using Custom Settings Banks. Setting Your Viewfinder's Diopter Adjustment. Resetting the Camera. Updating Your Firmware . 4. SHOOTING BASICS. Metering Modes. Metering Techniques. Interpreting Histograms. Adjusting Exposures with EV. Bracketing Exposures and other Parameters. ISO Sensitivity. Setting White Balance. Working with High Speed Continuous Shooting Modes . Focus Modes. Image Parameters. 5. PHOTOGRAPHY WITH YOUR SONY A7/A7R. Understanding Exposure. ISO and Noise Control. Using Apertures. Controlling Depth of Field. Motion and Shutter Speed. 6. ADVANCED SHOOTING AND MOVIE MAKING. Shooting Full HDTV D-Movies. Editing Movies. Enhancing Sound. Capturing Continuous Sequences. Freezing Action. 7. WORKING WITH LENSES. Sony lenses. Third-Party lenses. Lens compatibility. Using Zooms. Working with Prime Lenses. Applying the Lens Crop Factor to Your Pictures. Using a Wide-Angle Lens. Using Telephoto Lenses. Using Normal Lenses. Using Macro Lenses. Cool Special Features. Extending the Range of Any Lens with a Converter. Working with Autofocus . 8. WORKING WITH LIGHT. Sony A7/A7R Flash Basics. The Built-In Flash. Flash Modes. Using Manual Flash. Flash Exposure Compensation. External Flash Units. Sony Flash. Third Party Flash. Using Studio Flash. Using Modeling Lights. Conquering Available Light. Incandescent Lighting Dealing with Fluorescents Infrared and UV. 9. DOWNLOADING AND EDITING. Software Utilities. Sony Software. Third Party Software. Noise Reduction Software. RAW converters. 10. TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SONY A7/A7R. Charging and Maintaining Batteries. Battery Life. Using Alternate Power Sources. Checking your Internal Clock Battery. Cleaning the CCD. Troubleshooting. GLOSSARY. INDEX.

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