Book description
In this book, authors Brian Matsumoto and Carol F. Roullard offer a wealth of experience-based information and insights on the Sony a7 II, a full frame, autofocus system camera. This guide will help the new owner navigate past the confusion that often comes with using complex, powerful photographic equipment.
Brian and Carol explore the features and capabilities of the Sony a7 II in a way that far surpasses the users manual. Every feature of the camera is covered, from basic automated controls to advanced photographic applications, including automatic stitching to create panoramas and multi-shot noise reduction that allows the use of extremely high ISOs. Included are tips for set-up according to various shooting styles.
The richly illustrated text and step-by-step instructions guide the reader on how and why to set each menu command. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration is discussed.
The Sony a7 II: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide will help you take control of your camera, push the envelope, and take photographs that are a unique reflection of your own creative personality.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Contents
- Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Chapter 2: Photography Basics
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Chapter 3: Managing Your Images
- Introduction
- The Monitor
- The Viewfinder
- Monitor versus Viewfinder
- Data Display Formats
- Framing for a Movie Recording
- Playback Formats for Still Pictures
- Initial Display Formats for Reviewing Movie Data
- Image Overlays to Aid Composition
- Reviewing Recorded Images
- Evaluating Exposure with Histograms
- Protecting Saved Pictures and Movies
- Deleting Saved Pictures and Movies
- Working Outside the Camera
- Recommendations
- Chapter 4: Automatic Settings
- Chapter 5: Using the Semiautomatic Modes
- Chapter 6: Manual Operations
- Chapter 7: Additional Features
- Chapter 8: Working With the Camera’s Wireless Functions
- Chapter 9: Accessories
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Chapter 10: Flash
- Introduction
- Principles of Electronic Flash
- Automatic Exposure, Guide Numbers, and Electronic Flash
- Sony Flash Units
- Focal Length, Flash Coverage, and Powering Your Flash Unit
- Bounce or Indirect Lighting
- Red Eye
- Flash Command
- Flash in Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto Modes
- Flash in P, A, S, and M Shooting Modes
- Rear Sync., Slow Sync., and Wireless
- Controlling Aperture When Using Flash
- Live View Display
- Recommendations
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Chapter 11: Making Movies
- Introduction
- Video versus Still Photography
- Frame Rate versus Shutter Speed
- Choosing a File Format
- Record Setting for AVCHD and XAVC S
- Putting It All Together
- Additional Movie Controls
- Framing and Starting the Movie
- P, A, S, or M to Control Your Recording
- Zebra
- Time Code/User Bit
- Picture Profile
- Recommendations
- Appendix: Menu Commands
Product information
- Title: The Sony A7 II
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2015
- Publisher(s): Rocky Nook
- ISBN: 9781681980966
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