Learning Your Sony DSLR Camera

Get up to speed quickly with the essential features and controls for all Sony DSLR cameras.

Welcome

• Learn how to use a Sony mirrorless camera
• How to use this course
• Downloading your user manual

1. Sony Quick Start

• A guided tour: Buttons and controls
• Getting ready to shoot, part 1
• Getting ready to shoot, part 2
• Powering up a Sony camera
• Reducing camera shake
• Taking some shots in Auto mode and reviewing the images
• Taking pictures with scene modes

2. A Closer Look

• Setting essential camera menu settings
• Touring the viewfinder
• Shooting in Live View
• Using the Quick Navi screen
• Autofocus basics
• Lens controls and zoom functions
• Shooting with an attached flash
• Image review and playback
• Changing image format and size

3. Shooting in Programmed Auto Mode

• What is Program Auto mode?
• Changing ISO
• Adjusting exposure compensation
• Using Flexible Program mode

4. Exploring Autofocus

• Understanding focus points and autofocus
• Choosing the Autofocus Selection mode
• Focusing manually

5. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes

• Shooting in Continuous (Burst) mode
• Silent shooting
• Using the self-timer
• Using a remote

6. Understanding Exposure Controls

• Understanding and switching between metering modes
• Exposure lock
• Aperture Priority mode
• Shutter Priority mode
• Manual mode
• Long-time exposures (BULB)
• DRO/Auto HDR mode

7. Beyond the Basics

• Setting a custom white balance
• Using creative styles
• Using picture effects
• Highlight Tone Priority and Dynamic Range Optimizer
• Shooting panoramas
• Adjusting your LCD
• Cleaning your image sensor, part 1
• Customizing your camera menus
• More playback options

8. Working with Video and Your Sony Camera

• Adjusting movie record settings
• Choosing the right memory card for recording video
• Attaching an external microphone to the camera
• Recording movies
• Playback of movie files

9. Wireless Functions

• Connecting to Wi-Fi to share photos
• Using the Smart Remote or One Touch Remote

Conclusion

• Next steps