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by Brian Matsumoto Ph. D, Carol F. Roullard
The Sony SLT-A77
Cover Page
Title Page
Acknowledgements
Preface
Camera Body Reference
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction—The Sony SLT-A77: New Features
Using This Book
Setting Up Your New Sony A77
Battery
Memory Card
Setting Up the Camera
Protecting the Lens
Protecting the LCD Screen
Viewing Menu Commands
Menu Structure
Menu Command Nomenclature
Menu Navigation
Navigating with the Front and Rear Control Dials
Recommendations for Menu Navigation
Error Messages
Important Command Reset Capability
Fn Button
Fn Button Nomenclature
Fn Button Navigation
In-Camera Guide Button
Cleaning the Sensor
Setting the Area, Date, and Time
Dual Viewing System
Diopter Adjustment Dial
Recommendations
Chapter 2: Photography Basics and the A77’s External Buttons
Introduction
File Formats
Shutter Button
Focusing
Advanced Focusing Features: Face Detection and Object Tracking
Exposure (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO)
White Balance and the Appearance of Colors
Drive Mode Button
Single Shooting
Continuous Shooting
Recording Movies
How to Take Movies
Transferring Movies to Your Computer
Chapter 3: Managing Your Images
Introduction
The LCD Screen
The Viewfinder
Top LCD Display Panel
Data Display Formats
Previewing Data Display Formats
Reviewing Still Picture Data Display Formats
Reviewing Movie Data Display Formats
Preview Images
Compositional Controls
Magnifying Images During Preview
Review Recorded Images
Displaying Recorded Images
Auto Review or No Auto Review
Reviewing Files with the Playback Button
Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing Back MP4 or AVCHD Movies
Reviewing Multiple Pictures and Movies
Reviewing Still Pictures with the Slide Show Command
Zooming In on Recorded Images
Evaluating Exposure with Histograms
Protecting Saved Pictures and Movies
Deleting Saved Pictures and Movies
Working Outside the Camera
Overview
Downloading Pictures and Movies to Your Computer
Delivered Sony A77 Software
Image Data Converter
Picture Motion Browser (PMB)
Playing Pictures and Movies on Your TV Screen
Printing Your Pictures
Recommendations
Chapter 4: Automatic Settings
Introduction
Functions Available for Automatic Modes
Drive Mode Function
Flash Function
Object Tracking Function
Face Detection and Registration Function
Activating Face Detection
Registering Faces
Assigning Priorities to Registered Faces
Keeping Face Recognition Up to Date
Using Face Detection and Registration
Smile Shutter Function
Mode Dial
Auto Mode
Auto+ Mode
Auto+ Menu Commands
Auto+ Scenes
Auto+ Shooting Functions
SCN Predefined Scene Modes
Recommendations
Chapter 5: Customizing the Camera
Introduction
Assigning Button Functionality
Assigning Button Functionality Recommendation
Memory Command
Setting Memory Group Values
Recalling Saved Memory Settings
Overriding Recalled Memory Settings
Memory Mode Recommendation
Utilizing Predefined Color Schemes
Creative Style Function
Picture Effect Function
Creative Styles and Picture Effect Recommendation
Customizing Camera Commands
Display Menu
Delete Confirmation Step
Mode Dial Guide
Recommendations
Chapter 6: Taking Control of the Camera
Introduction
Exposure Compensation
Fine Tuning Automatic Exposure
Focus Mode: Identifying Where to Focus
Choosing an AF Area Function
ISO
Letting the Camera Set the ISO
Multi Frame Noise Reduction
WB (White Balance)
Fine-tuning WB: Fine Adjustment
Summary of WB
Customizing Automatic Focusing
Automatic Focusing: Speeding up Focusing
Automatic Focus in Dim Light
Controlling Autofocus Speed
Manual Focus: Overriding Automatic Focusing
DRO/Auto HDR Function
DRO Function
Auto HDR Function
Using DRO and Auto HDR
Three Semi-automatic Modes: Shutter-Priority (S), Aperture-Priority (A), and Program (P)
Shutter-Priority (S) Mode
Aperture-Priority (A) Mode
Program (P) Mode
Recommendations
Chapter 7: Manual Operation of the Camera
Introduction
Manual Exposure Mode Controls
Extremely Long Exposure “B” Shutter Speed
Noise Reduction with Long Exposure
Noise Reduction at High ISO
Metering Modes
Manual Focusing: Overriding Automatic Focusing
Fine Adjustment Screen for Color
Lens Compensation
Fine Tuning Autofocus
Bracketing and Dynamic Range
White Balance Bracket
DRO Bracket
Bracket Shooting Cont. and Single Bracket
Recommendations
Chapter 8: Additional Features
Introduction
Panoramic Modes
Sweep Panorama Mode Commands
3D Sweep Panorama Mode Commands
Shooting a Panoramic Picture
Panorama Results
Panning Problems
Continuous Advance Priority AE Mode
Continuous Advance Priority AE Mode: Throughput
Continuous Advance Priority AE Mode: Focusing
Continuous Advance Priority AE Mode: Feature Capabilities
GPS Feature
GPS Command
Initiate GPS
GPS Date and Time Correction
Speeding up GPS Retrieval
Viewing GPS Data
Recommendations
Chapter 9: Using Accessories
Introduction
Choosing a Kit Lens
Sony A-Mount Lenses
Manual Focusing A-Mount Lenses
Used Lenses
Buying New Third-party Lenses
Microscopes
Cable Release
Tripod
Telescopes
Recommendations
Chapter 10: Flash Photography
Introduction
Principles of Electronic Flash
Flash Artifact: Red-Eye
Flash Function
Using Flash in Auto and Auto+ Modes
What You Can Do with Flash in Auto or Auto+
What You Can’t Do with Flash in Auto or Auto+
Flash Options in P, A, S, or M Modes
Using the Flash in P, A, S, or M Mode
M Mode and Viewfinder Brightness: A Note for Studio Photographers
Controlling Flash Output
Sony Accessory Flash Units
Bounce or Indirect Lighting: Flash Accessories
Sony Wireless Flash
Slow Flash Synchronization
Recommendations
Chapter 11: Recording Movies
Introduction
Glossary of Movie Terms
Choosing a File Format
AVCHD
MP4
Movie Quality
Interlaced Scanning
Progressive Scanning
Bit Rate and Frame Rate
AVCHD Record Setting Command
MP4 Record Setting Command
Additional Movie Controls
Framing and Starting the Movie
Movie Mode
Recommendations
Appendix A—Menu Commands
Sony A77 Menu Commands
Appendix B—Common Error/Warning Messages and Resolutions
Index
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