DAVID BUSCH'S SONY ALPHA SLT-A57 GUIDE TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY will help you get the most out of your Alpha SLT-A57. The A57 is the latest camera to featureSony's successful "translucent mirror technology," which allows for simultaneous focusing and shooting—at an amazing twelve frames per second. It also features 16.7 megapixel resolution and full HDTV movie-making with continuous autofocus. With David Busch as your guide, all the unique powers of the Sony AlphaSLT-A57 will be at your command, so you'll always be in full creative control, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced hobbyist, or are just outfor fun. With clear how-to steps and full-color illustrations, DAVID BUSCH'S SONY ALPHA SLT-A57 GUIDE TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY covers all the features of this remarkable camera 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. Start building your knowledge, creativity, and confidence with the Alpha SLT-A57 today. INDICE: Introduction.1. QUICK TOUR: SHOOTING YOUR FIRST SONY SLT-A57 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 SLT-A57 ROADMAP.Front of the Camera Controls (picture + callouts). Back of the Camera Controls (picture + callouts). Top ofthe 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 SLT-A57.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 SLT-A57.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. UsingMacro Lenses. Cool Special Features. Extending the Range of Any Lens with a Converter. Working with Autofocus.8. WORKING WITH LIGHT.Sony SLT-A57 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 SLT-A57.Charging and Maintaining Batteries. Battery Life. Using Alternate Power Sources. Checking your Internal ClockBattery. Cleaning the CCD. Troubleshooting.Glossary.Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-285-17128-9
- Editorial: Delmar Cengage Learning
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 27/07/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés