23 used & new from The 10 Most Collectible Photography Books of All Time. David Busch's Sony Alpha SLT-A77 Guide to Digital Photography (David Busch's Digital Photography Guides)DetailsDavid Busch's Sony Alpha SLT-A77/A65 Compact Field Guide (David Busch's Digital Photography Guides) FREE Shipping on orders over . DetailsThe Sony SLT-A77: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide FREE Shipping. 1. Quick Tour: Shooting Your First Sony SLT-A77 Picture. 2. The Sony SLT-A77 Roadmap. 3. Setting Up Your Sony SLT-A77. 5. Photography with your Sony SLT-A77. 6. Advanced Shooting and Movie Making. 7. Working with Lenses. 8. Working with Light. 9. Downloading and Editing. 10. Troubleshooting Your Sony SLT-A77. Written specifically for the Sony SLT-A77! Although they share some features, the new Sony SLT-A77 camera is very different from its cousin, the SLT-A65. That's why I decided it was important to write this book, dedicated exclusively to the more advanced A77 model, rather than try to lump the two into a single book.
Wouldn't you rather have a book written specifically for your camera, describing its controls, menus, and features, instead of a hodge-podge that attempts to cover both? For example, the Sony SLT-A77 has two control dials, a joystick-like controller, a top panel LCD, and a much more sophisticated autofocus system than the A65. It boasts an AF fine-tune system, flash sync socket, higher flash sync speed, and other features not found in the A65. Clearly, the A77 is an enthusiast's camera, and deserves a book written for more advanced photographers like you. But what if you're not an enthusiast -- but hope to become one, or simply want to take better pictures? In that case, you really need this book written specifically for your camera to show exactly how to use every feature and option of the A77. If you're in love with photography, but so far haven't been in love with learning to use cameras, let me help you get the most from your A77. My Sony SLT-A77 Guide to Digital Photography is divided into four parts.
Part I, "Getting Started with your Sony SLT-A77" includes three chapters that will help you set up your camera, start shooting great pictures and movies in minutes, and explain each control, button, and dial, and how to use them. I guide you through every menu option and offer advice on what each does -- or does not do -- and when you should, or should not, use a particular setting. Rather than simply re-hash the Sony manual, I provide a wealth of useful tips. Part II, "Beyond the Basics," has three chapters that show you how to use the A77's amazing exposure modes, including Sweep Panorama and 3D Sweep Panorama. There's an entire chapter on using the A77's lightning-fast autofocus with 19 focus points (including 11-cross type sensors) to get sharp images every time. I include a focus chart you can use to eliminate front- or back-focus problems with the A77's fine-tuning feature. You'll find a chapter on advanced shooting techniques, including stack focus, and working with GPS, WiFi, smart phones and tablets like the iPad or Kindle Fire.
In Part III, "Advanced Tools" The A77's translucent mirror technology takes you to the next level in movie-making, and I've written a full chapter on the camera's video features, with plenty of shooting tips for those new to movie shooting. Another chapter shows you how to choose and use lenses, with an analysis and review of the most important lenses available for the A77, and there's a chapter on working with available light and flash. Read Part IV, "Enhancing Your Experience," to pick up tips for choosing software for your A77, and a chapter on troubleshooting and maintaining your camera. The software advice is strictly an overview; I don't pad this book out with Photoshop how-to lessons that show you how to correct mistakes you made while shooting. This entire book is dedicated to helping you get the shot you want in the camera. Whether you're a dSLR owner who is switching to the Sony SLT-A77, a would-be enthusiast who wants to learn all of the camera's great features, or a beginner who wants to learn the basics of photography while mastering the Sony SLT-A77, sit down with me and we'll explore this camera together.
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You'll be amazed at the tricks and techniques you'll learn to transform your picture- taking into an art. Starting to shoot — quickly take pictures and movies by learning what all the buttons and dials are, how to use the basic modes, and how to configure the camera Playing with pixels — review pictures, look at the settings, set up a slide show, and show off your photos on an HDTV Expressing your creativity — learn how to operate your camera in the more advanced modes so you can make your own artistic decisions Customizing your camera — start experimenting by turning off live view effects, using peaking to manually focus, and configuring the displays Open the book and find: Steps for navigating the menu system and shooting functions How to use the flash and set picture quality Ways to transfer photos to a computer Tips for the best exposure settings to create ideal photos Techniques for working with focus and color How to apply creative styles and choose a color space Instructions for using advanced exposure modes to shoot portraits