David Busch's Sony Alpha DSLR-A350/A300/A200 Guide Review

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(More customer reviews)Once again, David Busch has broken away from the pack to provide a comprehensive, yet accessible guide to Sony's entry-level DSLR-A350, A300, and A200 cameras. It's much more thorough than any of the skimpy, "pocket-sized" guides, which are themselves usually nothing more than a rehash of the manual Sony provides (and often inexplicably printed in black and white!) Instead of just repeating the lists of settings, Busch offers advice about what each setting does, and when you should use it. I really like this approach, because it helps readers learn about photography as they master the operation of their cameras.
It's certainly more useful than one of the DVD that are simply canned "demos" for those who think of themselves as "visually oriented." Do you like to learn visually? Check out this book's abundant illustrations of each control, key menu items, and pictures showing the kind of results you get when following the author's advice.
But beyond the clearly presented introduction to the Sony cameras themselves, the author takes you to the next plateau, with chapters that explain how to optimize exposure, choose lenses, and really master techniques like autofocus, slectronic flash, action photography, and close-ups.
I'm always pleased when I receive one of this author's books for review. He really seems to understand the needs of his readers well, and talks to both beginners and more advanced photographers in a friendly, convesational way. I wish all camera guidebooks were this good.


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The Sony Alpha DSLR-A350, A300, and A200 are loaded with the best features of more advanced digital SLR cameras, in easy-to-use models perfect for budding photographers. As the new owner of a Sony Alpha, you are serious about photography and want to take outstanding pictures. You also want to quickly and easily discover how, when, and why to use the most important features of your cuttingedge camera. David Busch's Sony Alpha DSLR-A350/A300/A200 Guide to Digital SLR Photography will show you how, when, and, most importantly, why to use all the cool features and functions of your camera to take eye-popping photographs. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply the Sony Alpha's exposure modes, focus controls, and electronic flash options. With information and tips that apply to all three Alpha models, this book is chock full of hands-on tips for choosing lenses, flash units, and software products to use with your new camera. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so you'll quickly learn how to use your Sony Alpha, and use it well.

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