A practical, step-by-step guide to Sony’s most popular new
d SLRs
Sony’s new a35 and a55 camera models offer a full range of d SLR
features, including pre-sets and auto modes for beginners as well
as full manual control over exposure and a unique translucent
mirror option. This friendly For Dummies guide gets new d SLR users
up to speed and helps more experienced photographers take full
advantage of the many options these cameras offer. It covers all
the basic camera controls and explains how to set up shooting
modes, shoot video, master exposure and focus, edit images, and
more.
* Sony’s a35 and a55 models offer a full range of d SLR features
and a translucent mirror option, this guide helps new and
experienced photographers take full advantage of them all
* Covers setting up the camera, using all the basic and advanced
controls, using auto mode, and shooting video
* Explores controls that handle exposure, flash, focus, and
color, and how to make these elements work to create a great
photo
* Explains image playback, review, and basic editing
Sony a35/a55 For Dummies gets you up and running with
your new Sony d SLR quickly and helps you make the most of
everything it has to offer.
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Introduction 1
Part I: Pictures Worth Keeping, Pronto 7
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 9
Chapter 2: Setting Up for Snapshots 51
Chapter 3: Pointing and Shooting Your Way to Great Pictures
79
Chapter 4: Cannes-Do Movie Making 115
Part II: Playing with Pixels 139
Chapter 5: Getting More from Picture Playback 141
Chapter 6: Becoming Your Own Photo Lab 171
Part III: Expressing Your Creativity 191
Chapter 7: Making Exposure and Flash Decisions 193
Chapter 8: Designing with Focus and Color 227
Chapter 9: Picture Perfect Photo Recipes 253
Part IV: The Part of Tens 283
Chapter 10: Ten Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Photos 285
Chapter 11: Ten Camera Features Worth Investigating 309
Index 327
Over de auteur
Robert Correll is a creative Renaissance man whose talents include music production and design as well as writing and photography. He is author of Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies and High Dynamic Range Digital Photography For Dummies, and coauthor of HDR Photography Photo Workshop.