Hey guys, my newest book ‘Sony A7/A7R: From Snapshots To Great Shots‘ is headed to press and I’ve got a GREAT DEAL for all my readers! My publisher, Peachpit Press, is offering a Pre-Order 35% OFF Special until it ships next month. The book is your guide to getting the most out of the ground-breaking compact full-frame Sony A7 and A7R cameras that have quickly racked up an impressive list of accolades including “˜Camera of the Year’ from both Popular Photography and Photo District News. Peachpit has added an extra 24 pages to the book – making it their biggest camera guide ever. Plus if you register your book you can get an extra Bonus Chapter 13 filled with my round-up of accessories for Sony A7/A7R.
While the camera manual explains what the camera can do, it doesn’t show how to use the camera to create great images! That’s where Sony A7 / A7R: From Snapshots to Great Shots comes in. Starting with the top ten things users need to know about the camera, I’ll guide you through the operating features and how to use them. You’ll get my practical advice on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and assignments at end of chapter to practice what you just learned. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book will both educate and inspire you as it blends camera reference guide with a healthy dose of photography instruction to help you take your images to the next level.
From Snapshots to Great Shots is a beautiful how-to photography series that provides the perfect blend of instruction, inspiration, and reference for specific camera models and photography concepts. Featuring a clear, elegant design; outstanding images that educate and inspire; and a friendly, accessible voice, this series helps photographers get great shots every time they pick up your camera.
You’ll learn how to set up fast and learn the top ten things about shooting with the Sony A7/A7R. Understand the photographic basics of composition, focus, and depth of field. Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes and portraits. Learn how to create great images in low light and how to shoot great HD video. You’ll fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter.
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