Sony Alpha SLT-A35 / A55 For Dummies

Book excerpt: A practical, step-by-step guide to Sony's most popular new dSLRs Sony's new a35 and a55 camera models offer a full range of dSLR features, including pre-sets and auto modes for beginners as well as full manual control over exposure and a unique translucent mirror option. This friendly For Dummies guide gets new dSLR users up to speed and helps more experienced photographers take full advantage of the many options these cameras offer. It covers all the basic camera controls and explains how to set up shooting modes, shoot video, master exposure and focus, edit images, and more. Sony's a35 and a55 models offer a full range of dSLR features and a translucent mirror option, this guide helps new and experienced photographers take full advantage of them all Covers setting up the camera, using all the basic and advanced controls, using auto mode, and shooting video Explores controls that handle exposure, flash, focus, and color, and how to make these elements work to create a great photo Explains image playback, review, and basic editing Sony a35/a55 For Dummies gets you up and running with your new Sony dSLR quickly and helps you make the most of everything it has to offer.