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<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Pictures Worth Keeping 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Meeting the A65 and A77 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Setting Up for Snapshots 51</p> <p>Chapter 3: Pointing and Shooting Your Way to Great Pictures 79</p> <p>Chapter 4: Making Movie Magic 107</p> <p><b>Part II: Playing with Pixels 135</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Getting More from Picture Playback 137</p> <p>Chapter 6: Setting Up Shop at Home 163</p> <p><b>Part III: Expressing Your Creativity 183</b></p> <p>Chapter 7: Making Exposure and Flash Decisions 185</p> <p>Chapter 8: Designing with Focus and Color 219</p> <p>Chapter 9: Cooking Up Picture-Perfect Recipes 251</p> <p><b>Part IV: The Part of Tens 277</b></p> <p>Chapter 10: Ten Ways to Customize Your Camera 279</p> <p>Chapter 11: Ten More Camera Features Worth Investigating 293</p> <p>Index 323</p>

<p>Robert Correll is a creative professional who works in photography, music production, and design. He is the author of Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies and High Dynamic Range Digital Photography For Dummies, as well as coauthor of Canon EOS 60D For Dummies and Canon EOS Rebel T3/1100D For Dummies.</p>

<p>Get the most out of your Sony camera so you can start shooting amazing photos</p> <p>What will you do with the power of your Sony dSLT? Whether you choose the A65 or A77, this guide will help you get the most out of your experience. From picture effects to HDR, you'll find out what it all means and how to use it. You'll be amazed at the tricks and techniques you'll learn to transform your picture- taking into an art.</p> <ul> <li> <p>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</p> </li> <li> <p>Playing with pixels — review pictures, look at the settings, set up a slide show, and show off your photos on an HDTV</p> </li> <li> <p>Expressing your creativity — learn how to operate your camera in the more advanced modes so you can make your own artistic decisions</p> </li> <li> <p>Customizing your camera — start experimenting by turning off live view effects, using peaking to manually focus, and configuring the displays</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Steps for navigating the menu system and shooting functions</p> </li> <li> <p>How to use the flash and set picture quality</p> </li> <li> <p>Ways to transfer photos to a computer</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips for the best exposure settings to create ideal photos</p> </li> <li> <p>Techniques for working with focus and color</p> </li> <li> <p>How to apply creative styles and choose a color space</p> </li> <li> <p>Instructions for using advanced exposure modes to shoot portraits, landscapes, and more</p> </li> </ul> <p>Learn to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Navigate camera controls to set up shots and capture video</p> </li> <li> <p>Select the best lens for your photo</p> </li> <li> <p>Take control with manual settings for exposure, flash, focus, and color</p> </li> </ul> <p>IN FULL COLOR!</p>

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