The Sony Alpha NEX-7: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide provides a wealth of experience-based information & insights for owners of this exciting new camera. Authors Carol F. Roullard & Brian Matsumoto team up to help the new user navigate past the confusion factor that often comes with complex & powerful camera equipment. This book explores the features & capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the users manual. It guides you through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments & detailed how when & why explanations for each option. Every button dial switch & menu configuration setting is explored in a friendly manner with suggestions & tips for setup according to various shooting styles. The informative text is illustrated with screenshots & example images throughout making it easy to follow along. The authors cover everything from the basic features of the camera to numerous advanced photographic applications. The first section of the book teaches the new user to start taking pictures immediately by using the cameras Intelligent Automatic mode. The second section covers how to begin taking more control by switching to the semi-automatic modes. Finally youll learn to take full manual control of the camera allowing you to break some rules" & capture images that are a unique reflection of your creative personality. Carol & Brian go beyond just the camera itself & share how third-party software & optional accessories can improve on the cameras standard commands. Youll even learn how the electronic viewfinder the fixed mirror & Sonys novel shutter design improve the cameras utility for critical scientific photography (i.e. photomicrography & photography through the telescope). The Sony Alpha NEX-7: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide will allow you to really take control of your camera to push the envelope & to have fun."