Walking readers through the controls, features, and functions of both the Sony Alpha A300 and the A350, this handy guide uses step-by-step instructions and provides full-color images of each menu screen. It cleary demonstrates how to adjust white balance, autofocus, exposure - as well as when and why to adjust each of these key settings. It goes beyond camera settings to offer readers a refresher guide on the principles of digital photography, covering the essentials of lighting, composition, and exposure. Packed with amazing examples, this book also presents readers with a variety of tips and tricks to capturing portraits and candids, as well as sports, travel, and macro photography.