David Busch's Sony Alpha a68/ILCA-68 Guide to Digital Photography

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Shooting Modes and Exposure Control

When you bought your Sony a68, you probably thought your days of worrying about getting the correct exposure were over. To paraphrase an old Kodak tagline dating back to the 19th Century—the goal is, “you press the button, and the camera does the rest.” For the most part, that’s a realistic objective. The a68 is one of the smartest cameras available when it comes to calculating the right exposure for most situations. You can generally choose one of the Auto or Scene modes, or spin the mode dial to Program (P), Aperture Priority (A), or Shutter Priority (S) and shoot away.

So, why am I including an entire chapter on exposure? As you learn to use your a68 creatively, you’re going to find that the right settings—as ...