Product Description

Focal Digital Camera Guides: Sony A200

Just bought a Sony A200 and looking to combine practical know-how with inspiration? This one-stop, easy-to-read guide covers all the basic functions of the camera, and everything beyond.

For the basics, turn to the quick start guide, which will get you up and running in five minutes.

For an understanding of your camera's many controls and features, check out the section called "The Camera." If all you need is a quick explanation, you'll find it. If you're looking for the whole story, you'll find that, too. Settings that affect how your pictures look are accompanied by full-color examples that show you exactly what you can expect. This section also covers the camera's menus, playback features, memory, and power sources.

The section called "Software" shows you how to get the most out of your camera's software. It covers RAW conversion, storing your images, managing your library, and backup strategies.

Ultimately, this book's greatest strength isn't its focus on the camera or the software; it's the detailed, easy-to-follow instruction it offers on using your camera to take truly superior photographs. Sections devoted to lenses, subject matter, and light cover these variables in depth, always presenting the most effective techniques in the context of the Sony A200.

Written by an experienced photographer, The Sony A200 Digital Camera Guide shows you how to get the shots you can see in your head but have never been able to capture with a camera.

* The quick start guide will have you taking great photos in ten minutes.

* In-depth coverage of every feature and control ensures that you have access to the tools you need for every shot.

* Full-color examples demonstrate how different settings affect your photos.

* Expert coverage of lenses, lighting, and subject matter gives you the practical knowledge you need to go after any shot.

* Step-by-step instructions on photo editing and image management help you get the most out of your camera's software.

* A detailed review of accessories for your camera explains which of these add-ons offer the most value for your needs.

* Several tips and tricks prepare you for every situation you're likely to encounter - in the field, at the studio, or at your next wedding or family reunion.

Key features

*Reveals the creative potential of your camera with clear, practical guidance, great tips, and advice from an experienced photographer
* *Highly visual approach with camera screenshots, highlighted tip boxes, and inspiring photos throughout
*Camera-specific approach coupled with a quick-start guide to get you taking great pictures right from the word go

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #200222 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

About the Author
Shawn Barnett is Senior Editor at Imaging-Resource.com. He lives near Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and three children. Shawn started taking pictures early and hasn't stopped for over 30 years. Though his wife, daughter, and two sons now take first place, photography was his first love, and helping others find and explore this love is his passion.

Customer Reviews

A very useful tool
I was initially disappointed with this book as I considered it to be too general in its approach to digital SLR cameras, but I was wrong. The deeper I went into the book and the more I made use of the controls on my new camera, the more effective I found the book to be. Although there is a guide supplied with the camera, it is not that easy to understand. This book has provided me with clear, concise instruction that has really helped me to get the best from my camera. Recommended.

Covers more than just the camera body
As it says on the back this book covers all the basic functions and everything beyond, as for what it does cover only 183 pages to cover everything from the camera settings to the software that is included with the a200 to a printer, seems a little bit on the short side to me. When it mentions software or hardware and gives a price it is always in $ (another minus) so are there any plus points? Well yes when it refers to telling you how to do something you can just follow exactly what it says in the book without having to search for the settings. The links pages may be the most useful pages in the book for the complete novice.
The good
* Almost everything refers to the a200
* Plenty of pictures to help follow the instructions
* Links page of use to those who are new to both PC & a200
The not so good
* Not enough detail
* Any recommendations to buy priced in Dollars

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