David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600 Guide to Digital Photography

Book excerpt: David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600 Guide to Digital Photography is the most comprehensive reference and guide book available for Sony’s flagship APS-C mirrorless camera. This enthusiast digital camera has a more powerful processor and upgraded autofocus with enhanced real-time tracking and advanced Eye AF. Built-in 5-axis image stabilization allows sharp images hand-held even with slower shutter speeds. The a6600’s new LCD swivels to face forward, making the camera excellent for self-portraits, vlogging, and other applications. The a6600 features a 24 megapixel sensor with 425 embedded phase-detect pixels for lightning-fast autofocus at up to 11 frames per second, and a more powerful battery to extend shooting life. With an electronic shutter that provides a silent shooting option, stunning 4K/UHD video capabilities, and new time-lapse photography features, the a6600/ILCE-6600 is a versatile digital camera that’s simple to use, yet boasts features demanded by the most avid photo buff. With this book in hand, you will discover all the capabilities of the Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600 as you explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and capture the best photographs you’ve ever taken.

Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600 Guide to Digital Photography describes every feature of this sophisticated camera in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more. It relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy camera “roadmap,” an easy-to-use visual guide to the a6600/ILCE-6600’s features and controls. Learn when to use every option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author’s recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you’ll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera’s capabilities, whether you’re shooting on the job, taking pictures as an advanced enthusiast pushing the limits of your imagination, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600.