The Sony SLT-a77 : the unofficial quintessential guide / Carol F. Roullard and Brian Matsumoto.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roullard, Carol F., author.

Matsumoto, Brian, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sony digital cameras--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Sony digital cameras.

Photography--Digital techniques--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Photography.

Single-lens reflex cameras--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Single-lens reflex cameras.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (272 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Santa Barbara, CA : Rocky Nook, [2012]

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This book provides enthusiastic photographers with a wealth of information about the unique features of the Sony SLT-A77, an interchangeable-lens camera with an electronic viewfinder and a fixed, translucent mirror. The A77 differs from the current crop of DSLRs in its ability to use a phase detection focusing system throughout the entire picture-taking process, for both still photographs and videos. This provides an immediacy and responsiveness when using burst shots and creating HD videos that is unavailable in any other camera. In this guide, authors Carol Roullard and Brian Matsumoto teach you how to obtain exceptional photographs and videos as they cover everything from the basics of using the camera's automatic modes, to the more advanced aperture-priority, shutter-priority, program, and manual exposure modes. You'll also learn how best to take advantage of features such as the built-in dynamic range adjustment, sweep panoramic, GPS, colorization modes, facial detection and recognition, multiple shot exposures, and HD video. The authors provide you with an opportunity to improve your skills even further by discussing how third-party software and accessories can improve Sony's standard commands. You'll also learn about how the electronic viewfinder, fixed mirror, and Sony's novel shutter design improve the camera's utility for scientific photography through the microscope and telescope. Additional topics include: Advantages of the electronic viewfinder for previewing your photographs Using the accessory Sony shoe-mount flash Advantages of using the JPEG file format Advantage of having a fixed mirror and electronic first curtain shutter Settings for using the camera on a microscope and telescope Using the older Minolta Maxxum lenses

Contents:

The Sony SLT-A77

Acknowledgements

Preface

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Introduction-The Sony SLT-A77: New Features

Using This Book

Setting Up Your New Sony A77

Battery

Memory Card

Setting Up the Camera

Protecting the Lens

Protecting the LCD Screen

Viewing Menu Commands

Error Messages

Important Command Reset Capability

Fn Button

In-Camera Guide Button

Cleaning the Sensor

Setting the Area, Date, and Time

Dual Viewing System

Recommendations

Chapter 2: Photography Basics and the A77's External Buttons

Introduction

File Formats

Shutter Button

Focusing

White Balance and the Appearance of Colors

Drive Mode Button

Recording Movies

Chapter 3: Managing Your Images

The LCD Screen

The Viewfinder

Top LCD Display Panel

Data Display Formats

Preview Images

Review Recorded Images

Evaluating Exposure with Histograms

Protecting Saved Pictures and Movies

Deleting Saved Pictures and Movies

Working Outside the Camera

Chapter 4: Automatic Settings

Functions Available for Automatic Modes

Mode Dial

Auto Mode

Auto+ Mode

SCN Predefined Scene Modes

Chapter 5: Customizing the Camera

Assigning Button Functionality

Memory Command

Utilizing Predefined Color Schemes

Customizing Camera Commands

Chapter 6: Taking Control of the Camera

Exposure Compensation

Customizing Automatic Focusing

DRO/Auto HDR Function

Three Semi-automatic Modes: Shutter-Priority (S), Aperture-Priority (A), and Program (P)

Chapter 7: Manual Operation of the Camera

Manual Focusing: Overriding Automatic Focusing

Fine Adjustment Screen for Color

Lens Compensation.

Fine Tuning Autofocus

Chapter 8: Additional Features

Panoramic Modes

Continuous Advance Priority AE Mode

GPS Feature

Chapter 9: Using Accessories

Choosing a Kit Lens

Sony A-Mount Lenses

Buying New Third-party Lenses

Microscopes

Cable Release

Tripod

Telescopes

Chapter 10: Flash Photography

Principles of Electronic Flash

Flash Artifact: Red-Eye

Flash Function

Using Flash in Auto and Auto+ Modes

Flash Options in P, A, S, or M Modes

Chapter 11: Recording Movies

Glossary of Movie Terms

Choosing a File Format

Movie Quality

Additional Movie Controls

Framing and Starting the Movie

Movie Mode

Appendix A-Menu Commands

Appendix B-Common Error/Warning Messages and Resolutions

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781457179204

1457179202

9781457179198

1457179199

OCLC:

825071202