Sony Alpha DSLR–A700 Digital Field Guide

Get the results you want from your Sony A700 With its built–in Super Steady Shot vibration reduction, 12.2 megapixel resolution, and amazingly fast focusing capability, the Sony A700 is a top–drawer camera. Make the most of it with this information–packed guide. You′ll learn to use all the controls, refresh your knowledge of photography basics, explore the effects of various lenses, and get practical advice for capturing the shot you want in all sorts of situations. This is a working guide. Take it everywhere you take your A700. Get the feel of your Sony A700 right away with the Quick Tour Examine the effects of natural and artificial light, flash, reflectors, diffusers, and more Compare prime, zoom, normal, wide, and telephoto lenses, with special emphasis on Sony lenses Apply professional tips for shooting a wide variety of subjects View, download, and print your photos

Acknowledgments. Introduction. Quick Tour. Part I: Using the Sony Alpha A700. Chapter 1: Exploring the Sony Alpha A700. Chapter 2: Setting Up the Alpha A700. Part II: Creating Great Photos with the Sony Alpha A700. Chapter 3: Photography Essentials. Chapter 4: All About Light. Chapter 5: All About Lenses. Chapter 6: Photo Subjects. Chapter 7: Viewing, Downloading, and Printing Your Photos. Part III: Appendixes. Appendix A: Camera Care. Appendix B: Editing Software Options. Glossary. Index.

Alan Hess is a professional freelance photographer. He specializes in concert and event photography, but has also done commercial photography for everything from a guitar manufacturer′s brochure to a women′s workout wear catalog. Alan is also a key contributor to the Lexar Pro Photography Web site.