While your camera manual explains what the camera can do, it doesn't show exactly how to use the camera to create great images! That's where Sony A7 Series: From Snapshots to Great Shots comes in. Starting with the top ten things users need to know about the camera, author Brian Smith carefully guides readers through the operating features. Readers get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and end of chapter assignments. This book updates from the Sony A7 / A7R: From Snapshots to Great Shots (2014) for all five Sony a7 series cameras: Sony a7, a7R, a7S, a7II and a7RII. CHAPTER 1: THE SONY A7 SERIES TOP TEN LISTS et Your JPEG Image Quality * Configure Your LCD and Viewfinder * Set Your Autofocus Area and Mode * Set the Correct White Balance * Set Your Color Space * Know How to Override Autofocus * Review Your Shots CHAPTER 2: FIRST THINGS FIRST Choosing the Right Memory Card * Formatting Your Memory Card * Updating a7-Series Firmware * Cleaning the Sensor * Using the Right Format: RAW vs. JPEG * Lenses and Focal Lengths * Understanding Exposure * Motion and Depth of Field CHAPTER 3: MENU SETTINGS Camera Settings * Custom Settings * Wireless * Application * Playback * Setup CHAPTER 4: CUSTOMIZING YOUR CAMERA Using the Control Wheel to Select an AF Point * Avoid ISO Surprises * Setting Up Back-Button AF * Configuring the Function Menu * Saving Custom Key Settings * Saving Custom Shooting Modes CHAPTER 5: SHOOTING MODES Intelligent Auto Mode * Scene Selection Modes * Sweep Panorama * Why You May Never Want to Use the Full Auto Modes Again * Picture Effects * P: Program Auto Mode * S: Shutter Priority Mode * A: Aperture Priority Mode * M: Manual Mode * My Camera Settings CHAPTER 6: PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY Auto Portrait Mode * Using Aperture Priority Mode * Metering Modes for Portraits * Using the AE Lock Feature * Focusing: The Eyes Have It * Classic Black-and-White Portraits * The Portrait Creative Style for Better Skin Tones * Using Face Detection and Registration * Portraits on the Move * The Rule of Thirds * Tips for Shooting Better Portraits CHAPTER 7: MOVING TARGET Stop Right There! * Using Shutter Priority (S) Mode to Stop Motion * Using Aperture Priority (A) Mode to Isolate Your Subject * Keep Them in Focus with Continuous AF * Autofocus Area Selection * Keeping Up with Continuous Shooting Mode * Manual Focus for Anticipated Action * A Sense of Motion * Tips for Shooting Action CHAPTER 8: LANDSCAPES &amp; STREETSCAPES Stop Right There! * Using Shutter Priority (S) Mode to Stop Motion * Using Aperture Priority (A) Mode to Isolate Your Subject * Keep Them in Focus with Continuous AF * Autofocus Area Selection * Keeping Up with Continuous Shooting Mode * Manual Focus for Anticipated Action * A Sense of Motion * Tips for Shooting Action CHAPTER 9: MOOD LIGHTING Raising the ISO: The Simple Solution * High ISO Noise Reduction * Using Fast Glass * Using OSS Lenses * Mark II: 5-Axis Sensor-Shift Stabilization * Focusing in Low Light * Shooting Long Exposures * Using Flash * Compensating for the Flash Exposure * Flash Modes * Using an External Flash * Taming Flash Reflections CHAPTER 10: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Spot Meter for More Exposure Control * Manual Mode * Avoiding Lens Flare * Using the Sun Creatively * Macro Photography * High Dynamic Range Photography * Using Dynamic Range Optimizer * Wireless Remote Capture App * Installing and Updating Sony PlayMemories Camera Apps * Share Photos with Send to Smartphone * One-Touch Connection with an NFC-Enabled Android Smartphone * Tethering Your a7-Series Camera CHAPTER 11: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION It's All About the Lenses * Movie Shooting Modes * Getting a Shallow Depth of Field * Giving a Different Look to Your Videos * Picture Profiles * Shooting 4K * Accessories for Video * Tips for Better Video * Watching and Editing Your Video PLUS THREE BONUS DOWNLOAD CHAPTERS

Sony a7 Series: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Arts & Photography

Smith, Brian

Photography & Video

Peachpit Pr

Good Governance and Development

An exploration of the implications of the 'good governance' agendas for developing and newly democratized countries. The book assesses the 'good governance' agenda and examines the view of the international development agencies. Finally it considers the contribution political science can make to an understanding of each dimension of governance.

Business & Money

Economics

Red Globe Press

An exploration of the implications of the 'good governance' agendas for developing and newly democratized countries. The book first assesses each item on the 'good governance' agenda for its contribution to development and the cost to society of bad governance. It secondly examines the view of the international development agencies on each dimension of governance. Thirdly it specifies the contribution political science can make to an understanding of each dimension of governance, both in respect of the actions undertaken by aid agencies and recipient governments, and of those aspects of political reform which fall beyond the scope of foreign intervention.

In this sexy, bold, beautiful book, photographer Brian Smith tells the stories behind the photos and lessons learned in 30 years of photographing celebrities and people in all walks of life. A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, Smith is the luckiest guy on the planet. He's told Bill Gates exactly what to do for an entire hour, exhibited at the Library of Congress, appeared on The X Factor, dined with the President and 3,000 of his closest friends, shared cupcakes with Anne Hathaway, and gotten drunk with George Clooney . . . all in the service of getting the perfect portrait. In this juicy guide to shooting professional portraits, Smith shares his insider tips on connecting with people, finding the perfect location, telling a great story through portraiture, getting just the right pose, capturing emotion and gestures, arranging unique group shots, and getting just the right light. Throughout, you'll stay inspired by the breathtaking images included of the famous and infamous-Venus and Serena Williams, Gene Hackman, Cindy Crawford, Donald Trump, Bill Gates, The Bee Gees, Antonio Banderas, Shaquille O'Neal, Anne Hathaway, Ben Stiller, Sylvester Stallone, and others. You might not be shooting the rich and famous yourself, but after reading Smith's tell-all guide, you'll know how to make every person who makes their way in front of your camera look and feel like a celebrity.

Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous

New Riders Pub

'Sony A7/A7R: From Snapshots to Great Shots' is your guide to getting the most out of Sony's A7 and A7R cameras. These ground-breaking compact full-frame cameras which combine the features and image quality of a top-end DSLR in a smaller camera at half the weight, quickly racked up an impressive list of accolades including Popular Photography's 'Camera of the Year'. 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, author Brian Smith, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer and Sony Artisan of Imagery, carefully guides readers through the operating features and how to use them. Readers get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and end of chapter assignments. 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 their camera.

Sony A7 / A7R: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Book by Morrissey, Olin, Smith, Brian, Horesh, Edward

British Aid and International Trade: Aid Policy Making, 1979-89 (Public Policy and Management Series)

Morrissey, Olin

Horesh, Edward

Open Univ Pr

The book is aimed at those wishing to gain a basic knowledge of the practical aspects of the four most widely used welding processes: manual metal arc (MMA), metal inert/active gas (MIG/AG), tungsten inert gas (TIG) and oxy-acetylene welding and cutting. In addition to a detailed treatment of these four methods, further sections deal with the various angles at which welding can be carried out, the effect of the different materials, and quality assessment. Important safety information is collected into a preliminary section whilst highlighted safety warnings carry the safety theme through the entire text. Features to aid comprehension include a glossary of welding terms and symbols, self-assessment questions and a guide to current welder qualifications in the light of recent European standardisation. Fully illustarted with simple clear diagramsSensible, practical information needed by every trainee welder with an emphasis on safe practiceContains useful summaries of terminology, weld symbols, weld numbers, cylinder identification and safety information

Welding Practice

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Routledge

The year is 1944. As Allied forces fight the enemy on Europe’s war-torn beaches, another battle begins in a child’s bedroom in Brooklyn. When the nightmarish Boogeyman snatches a boy and takes him to the realm of the Dark, the child’s playthings, led by the toy soldier known as the Colonel, band together to stage a daring rescue. On their perilous mission they will confront the boy’s bitter and forgotten toys, as well as betrayal in their own ranks. Can they save the boy from the forces of evil, or will they all perish in the process? The Stuff of Legend is a haunting and ultimately redemptive tale of loyalty, camaraderie, and perseverance. This edition includes a brand-new story featuring the Colonel’s war journal, maps, sketches, and other original material!

The Stuff of Legend, Book 1: The Dark

Comics & Graphic Novels

Raicht, Mike

Comic Strips

Villard

John Locke, Territory, and Transmigration

This book examines John Locke as a theorist of migration, immigration, and the movement of peoples. It outlines the contours of the public discourse surrounding migration in the seventeenth century and situates Locke's in-depth involvement in these debates. The volume presents a variety of undercurrents in Locke's writing -- his ideas on populationism, naturalization, colonization and the right to withdrawal, the plight of refugees, and territorial rights -- which have great import in present-day debates about migration. Departing from the popular extant literature that sees Locke advocating for a strong right to exclude foreigners, the author proposes a Lockean theory of immigration that recognizes the fundamental right to emigrate, thus catering to an age wrought with terrorism, xenophobia and economic inequality. A unique and compelling contribution, the volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of political theory, political philosophy, history of international politics, international relations, international political economy, public policy, seventeenth century English history, migration and citizenship studies, and moral philosophy.

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Routledge India

Product Description This book examines John Locke as a theorist of migration, immigration, and the movement of peoples. It outlines the contours of the public discourse surrounding migration in the seventeenth century and situates Locke’s in-depth involvement in these debates. The volume presents a variety of undercurrents in Locke’s writing ― his ideas on populationism, naturalization, colonization and the right to withdrawal, the plight of refugees, and territorial rights ― which have great import in present-day debates about migration. Departing from the popular extant literature that sees Locke advocating for a strong right to exclude foreigners, the author proposes a Lockean theory of immigration that recognizes the fundamental right to emigrate, thus catering to an age wrought with terrorism, xenophobia and economic inequality.A unique and compelling contribution, the volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of political theory, political philosophy, history of international politics, international relations, international political economy, public policy, seventeenth century English history, migration and citizenship studies, and moral philosophy. About the Author Brian Smith is Assistant Professor in the Political Science and International Relations Department at Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan. He received his PhD in Political Science from Boston University. He works broadly on intellectual history, alternative models of citizenship, and on immigration. His published work can be found in various journals including History of Political Thought, Polity, Citizenship Studies, Science and Society, Locke Studies, Philosophy and Literature, among others.

History

Americas

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Sony a7 Series: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Good Governance and Development

Good Governance and Development

Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous

Sony A7 / A7R: From Snapshots to Great Shots

British Aid and International Trade: Aid Policy Making, 1979-89 (Public Policy and Management Series)

Welding Practice

The Stuff of Legend, Book 1: The Dark

John Locke, Territory, and Transmigration

John Locke, Territory, and Transmigration