Sony A7 / A7R · From Snapshots to Great Shots by Smith, Brian -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Acknowledgments Contents Introduction 1. The A7/A7R Top Ten List

Ten Tips to Make Your Shooting More Productive Right Out of the Box Poring Over the Camera Poring Over the Camera 1. Charge Your Battery 2. Turn Off the Auto ISO Setting 3. Set Your JPEG Image Quality 4. Configure Your LCD and Viewfinder 5. Set Your Autofocus Area and Mode 6. Set the Correct White Balance 7. Set Your Color Space 8. Know How to Override Autofocus 9. Review Your Shots 10. Hold Your Camera for Proper Shooting 11. Bonus Tip for Spinal Tap Fans Chapter 1 Assignments

2. First Things First

A Few Things to Know and Do Before You Begin Taking Pictures Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Choosing the Right Memory Card Formatting Your Memory Card Updating the A7/A7R’s Firmware Cleaning the Sensor Using the Right Format: RAW vs. JPEG Lenses and Focal Lengths Understanding Exposure Motion and Depth of Field Chapter 2 Assignments

3. Full Auto Modes

Get Shooting with the Automatic Camera Modes Poring Over the Picture Intelligent Auto Mode Scene Selection Modes Sweep Panorama Why You May Never Want to Use Full Auto Modes Again Chapter 3 Assignments

4. Advanced Modes

Taking Your Photography to the Next Level Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Picture Effects P: Program Auto Mode S: Shutter Priority Mode A: Aperture Priority Mode M: Manual Mode How I Shoot: A Closer Look at the Camera Settings I Use Chapter 4 Assignments

5. Portrait Photography

Settings and Features to Make Great Portraits Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Automatic Portrait Mode Using Aperture Priority Mode Metering Modes for Portraits Using the AE Lock Feature Focusing: The Eyes Have It Classic Black and White Portraits The Portrait Creative Style for Better Skin Tones Using Face Detection and Registration Portraits on the Move The Rule of Thirds Tips for Shooting Better Portraits Chapter 5 Assignments

6. Moving Target

Tricks to Shooting Sports and Action Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Stop Right There! Using Shutter Priority (S) Mode to Stop Motion Using Aperture Priority (A) Mode to Isolate Your Subject Keeping Them in Focus with Continuous AF and Autofocus Area Selection Keeping Up with Continuous Shooting Mode Manual Focus for Anticipated Action A Sense of Motion Tips for Shooting Action Chapter 6 Assignments

7. Landscape and Streetscape Photography

Tips, Tools, and Techniques to Get the Best Landscapes and Streetscapes Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Sharp and In Focus: Using Tripods Selecting the Proper ISO Using Noise Reduction Selecting a White Balance Using the Landscape Creative Style Shooting Beautiful Black and White Landscapes Golden Light Shooting Compelling Sunrises and Sunsets Making Water Fluid Composing Landscapes and Streetscapes Where to Focus Easier Focusing Using Manual Focus Assist Using DMF Focus Mode Shooting Panoramas Looking for the Unexpected Chapter 7 Assignments

8. Mood Lighting

Shooting When the Lights Get Low Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Raising the ISO: The Simple Solution High ISO Noise Reduction Using Fast Glass Stabilizing the Situation Focusing in Low Light Shooting Long Exposures Using Flash Compensating for the Flash Exposure Flash Modes Using an External Flash Taming Flash Reflections Chapter 8 Assignments

9. Creative Compositions

Improve Your Pictures with Strong Compositional Elements Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Depth of Field Working the Angles Point of View Patterns Color Contrast Light and Shadow Leading Lines Frames within Frames The Simplicity of Black and White Chapter 9 Assignments

10. Advanced Techniques

Take Your Images to the Next Level Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Spot Meter for More Exposure Control Manual Mode Avoiding Lens Flare Using the Sun Creatively Macro Photography High Dynamic Range Photography Using Dynamic Range Optimizer Wireless and the A7/A7R Tethering Your A7/A7R Chapter 10 Assignments

11. Lights, Camera, Action!

Getting Professional-looking Video from Your A7/A7R Poring Over the Camera It’s All about the Lenses Accessories for Video Getting a Shallow Depth of Field Giving a Different Look to Your Videos Tips for Better Video Watching and Editing Your Video Chapter 11 Assignments

12. Adapt My A7/A7R

Lens Mount Adapters to Expand Your Camera’s Lens Choices Sony Alpha Lens Mount Adapters Canon EOS Lens Mount Adapters Activating Focus Peaking and Manual Focus Assist Leica M Lens Mount Adapters Nikon Lens Mount Adapters Pentax K Lens Mount Adapters Legacy Lens Mount Adapters Chapter 12 Assignments

13. Pimp My A7/A7R

Accessories to Expand Your Camera’s Creative Potential External Chargers and Batteries Vertical Grips Filters Tripods Remote Commanders Macro Photography Accessories Hot-Shoe Flashes Flash Triggers Reflectors and Diffusers Camera Straps Camera Bags Video Accessories The Small Stuff

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