This book provides enthusiastic photographers with a wealth of information about the unique features of the Sony SLT-A77; an interchangeable-lens camera with an electronic viewfinder and a fixed; translucent mirror. The A77 differs from the current crop of DSLRs in its ability to use a phase detection focusing system throughout the entire picture-taking process; for both still photographs and videos. This provides an immediacy and responsiveness when using burst shots and creating HD videos that is unavailable in any other camera. In this guide; authors Carol Roullard and Brian Matsumoto teach you how to obtain exceptional photographs and videos as they cover everything from the basics of using the cameras automatic modes; to the more advanced aperture-priority; shutter-priority; program; and manual exposure modes. Youll also learn how best to take advantage of features such as the built-in dynamic range adjustment; sweep panoramic; GPS; colorization modes; facial detection and recognition; multiple shot exposures; and HD video. The authors provide you with an opportunity to improve your skills even further by discussing how third-party software and accessories can improve Sonys standard commands. Youll also learn about how the electronic viewfinder; fixed mirror; and Sonys novel shutter design improve the cameras utility for scientific photography through the microscope and telescope.Additional topics include:Advantages of the electronic viewfinder for previewing your photographsUsing the accessory Sony shoe-mount flashAdvantages of using the JPEG file formatAdvantage of having a fixed mirror and electronic first curtain shutterSettings for using the camera on a microscope and telescopeUsing the older Minolta Maxxum lenses
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Fun processBy K.MarkeyThe trick to this is to have fun with it. At first I thought I was going to have to spend a lot of money re-arrange everything; but this is not the case. I did end up spending under $50; but that was my preference; not necessary. The rest I can do with colored paper. The process makes you more attentive to things you are probably neglecting; such as: health; finances and the other life areas. Color does have power and vibration and light does effect us; ever have to sit under florescent lights with no natural light? Most people do and I think it is very stressful and helps contribute to much of the workplace misery. There are tips for office management in this book; but the focus is on your home and its not something just for the richest one percent. All of us can perform feng shui with re-cycled goods; paper; tape fabric. You can hide many of the solutions too and keep your decor. I dont know yet if it works; but it certainly cant hurt to take the directions suggestions. It took me 3 days to read the book and make easy household changes; and the last part of the book is ongoing affirmations to help work on positive outlook. If you are cleaning out your house and garage; youve already stepped into the process; so why not try some easy feng shui and see what happens?2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The most practical Feng Shui bookBy B. AhlenFor anyone who has either been just confused by the many different schools of Feng Shui; or just wants to start from scratch with an extremely practical guide; this is it.The author covers all the basics and explains WHY they work; and is also careful to point out where there are extreme situations that need professional help beyond a book.It is rare to find any book that is so clear and hands-on in any field!This book is also well suited for Westerners who may not relate to all of the traditional Feng Shui cures; and it offers many alternatives for the cures that you may already have at home or can get nearby.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Is the best book on feng shui I have ever hadBy dale ann clancy-faganIs the best book on feng shui I have ever had. This is the fifth copy I have bought to give to a friend. It is written so well and the author is so entertaining and her ideas are so easy to apply to your home
