Chapter 1: Getting Started

Introduction

The Camera

Turning On the Camera

Introduction to Buttons, Dials, and Other Controls

Cleaning the Sensor

Chapter 2: Photography Basics

Introduction

Basic Photographic Concepts

What Are Sensors and Images?

White Balance and the Appearance of Colors

ISO

Drive Mode

File Formats

Shutter Button and Autofocus

Recommendations

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

Introduction

Shooting Modes

Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto Modes

Predefined Scene Modes

Functions in Automatic Modes

Recommendations

Chapter 5: Using the Semiautomatic Modes

Introduction

Recommended Exposure versus Exposure Compensation

Program Auto (P)

Aperture Priority (A)

Shutter Priority (S)

Fine-Tuning Automatic Exposure

Autofocus Area: Identifying Where to Focus

Limiting Autofocus by Area

Focus Mode

Autofocus in Dim Light

ISO

White Balance

Recommendations

Chapter 6: Manual Operations

Introduction

Manual Exposure Mode Controls

Manual Focusing: Overriding Automatic Focusing

Manual Adjustments of Color Temperature

Lens Compensation

DRO/Auto HDR Function

Bracketing and Dynamic Range

Vibration and Shutter Control

Recommendations

Chapter 7: Additional Features

Introduction

Customizing the Camera Controls

Memory Recall Shooting Modes

Sweep Panorama Mode

Automatic Object Framing

Predefined Color Schemes

Recommendations

Chapter 8: Working With the Camera’s Wireless Functions

Introduction

Using the Camera Wirelessly

Camera Apps

Recommendations

Chapter 9: Accessories

Introduction

Sony Lens Mounts and Sensor Size

Sony FE Lenses

Sony Adapters and A-Series Mount Lenses

Legacy Lenses and Used Lenses

Using Manual Focus Legacy Lenses

Telescopes

Microscopes

Macro Photography Equipment

Tripods

Recommendations

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

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