Alpha 101 & 102 with Sony Imaging

Sony Alpha 101 – Getting to Know Your Camera

This beginner-friendly class is designed to help new photographers feel comfortable and confident with their Sony Alpha camera.

We’ll begin with an introduction to Sony’s menu system, including how to navigate different firmware versions and locate essential settings. From there, we’ll explore the camera’s physical controls—buttons, dials, and switches—so you’ll know exactly what each one does and how to use them effectively.

Next, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of exposure with an easy-to-understand look at the exposure triangle—aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. You’ll see how these three elements work together, and how Sony’s shooting modes (from Auto to Manual) give you both convenience and creative control.

We’ll also cover image quality settings, including the advantages of shooting in RAW vs. JPEG, and how to choose resolution settings that match your needs. Since sharp focus is critical to great photos, we’ll introduce the basics of Sony’s powerful autofocus system and explain how to select and adjust focus modes.

Finally, we’ll break down the customizable Function Menu—a quick-access tool that makes changing key settings simple and efficient.

By the end of this session, you’ll have a solid foundation for using your Sony Alpha camera, ready to take better photos and build your skills with confidence.

Sony Alpha 102: Customization, Autofocus & More

Take your Sony Alpha skills to the next level with this advanced class designed to unlock the camera’s most powerful and often overlooked features. We’ll begin with custom settings and memory functions, showing you how to personalize your camera with Custom Buttons, the Function Menu, and My Menu for faster, more intuitive shooting.

You’ll gain a deeper understanding of Sony’s autofocus technology, learning how to master eye and subject tracking for sharper, faster, and more reliable results in both photo and video. From there, we’ll explore focus bracketing for ultra-sharp images, and the bulb timer for precise long-exposure photography.

The session wraps up with hidden tools and little-known functions that can elevate your workflow and creativity. By the end, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and confidence to maximize the full capabilities of your Sony Alpha camera.