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David Busch's Sony Alpha a7C Guide to Digital Photography is the most comprehensive resource and reference for Sony’s ultra-compact 24-megapixel full frame mirrorless camera. The a7C packs large sensor image quality and low light performance into the world’s smallest full-frame camera with in-body five-axis image stabilization. The perfect companion for travel photography under the most demanding conditions, it’s also fast enough for 10 frames-per-second action photography bursts, and delivers the resolution the most demanding landscape or fine-art photographer require. With fast, sensor-based 693-point phase detect autofocus (with real-time face and eye tracking), and 4K and full HD video capabilities, the a7C has all the tools needed to take incredible still images and capture compelling movies and video blogs. This book will show you how to master those features as you explore the world of digital photography and hone your creativity with your a7C. Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Sony Alpha a7C Guide to Digital Photography covers every feature of this camera in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy camera "roadmap" chapter, an easy-to-use visual guide to the camera'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 each 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, as an advanced enthusiast exploring full frame photography for the first time, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Sony a7C.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. About the Author
  7. Contents
  8. Preface
  9. Introduction
  10. Chapter 1 Meet Your Sony Alpha a7C
    1. Your Out-of-Box Experience
    2. Initial Setup
    3. Battery Included
    4. Final Steps
    5. Selecting a Shooting Mode
    6. Hidden Scenes
    7. Other Modes
    8. Choosing a Metering Mode
    9. Choosing a Focus Mode
    10. Selecting a Focus Area
    11. Other Settings
    12. Adjusting White Balance and ISO
    13. Using the Self-Timer
    14. Quick Start to Movie Making
    15. Reviewing the Images You’ve Taken
    16. Transferring Files to Your Computer
  11. Chapter 2 Your Camera Roadmap
    1. Using Cross-References
    2. Front View
    3. The Sony a7C’s Business End
    4. Using the Touch Screen/Pad
    5. LCD Monitor Data Displays
    6. Using the Quick Navi Function Menu
    7. Going Topside
    8. Underneath Your Sony a7C
    9. What’s the Fuss about BSI?
  12. Chapter 3 Camera Settings I Menu
    1. Anatomy of the Menus
    2. Camera Settings I Menu Entries
    3. File Format (Stills)
    4. RAW File Type (Stills)
    5. JPEG Quality (Stills)
    6. JPEG Image Size (Stills)
    7. Aspect Ratio (Stills)
    8. APS-C/Super 35mm
    9. Long Exposure NR/High ISO NR (Stills)
    10. Color Space (Stills)
    11. Lens Compensation
    12. Drive Mode
    13. Bracket Settings
    14. Interval Shooting Functions
    15. Memory Recall 1/2/3
    16. MR Memory
    17. Register Custom Shooting Set
    18. Focus Mode
    19. Priority Set in AF-S/Priority Set in AF-C
    20. Focus Area
    21. Focus Area Limit
    22. Switch Vertical/Horizontal AF Area (Stills)
    23. AF Illuminator (Stills)
    24. Face/Eye AF Settings
    25. AF Tracking Sensitivity (Stills)
    26. Aperture Drive in AF
    27. AF with Shutter (Stills)
    28. Pre-AF (Stills)
    29. Eye-Start AF (Stills)
    30. AF Area Registration (Stills)
    31. Delete Registered AF Area (Stills)
    32. Focus Frame Color
    33. AF Area Auto Clear
    34. Display Continuous AF Area
    35. Circulation of Focus Point
    36. AF Frame Movement Amount
    37. AF Micro Adjustment
    38. Exposure Compensation
    39. Reset EV Compensation
    40. ISO Setting
    41. Metering Mode
    42. Face Priority in Multi Metering
    43. Spot Metering Point
    44. Exposure Step
    45. Autoexposure Lock with Shutter (Stills)
    46. Exposure Standard Adjustment
    47. Flash Mode
    48. Flash Compensation
    49. Exp. Comp. Set
    50. Wireless Flash
    51. Red Eye Reduction
    52. External Flash Settings
    53. White Balance
    54. Priority Setting in AWB
    55. DRO/Auto HDR
    56. Creative Style
    57. Picture Effect
    58. Picture Profile
    59. Shutter AWB Lock (Stills)
    60. Focus Magnifier
    61. Focus Magnifier Time
    62. Initial Focus Magnification (Stills)
    63. AF in Focus Magnification (Stills)
    64. Manual Focus Assist (Stills)
    65. Peaking Setting
    66. Anti-Flicker Shooting (Stills)
    67. Face Registration
    68. Registered Face Priority
  13. Chapter 4 Camera Settings II Menu
    1. Camera Settings II Menu Entries
    2. Exposure Mode (Movies)
    3. Exposure Mode (S&Q Motion)
    4. File Format (Movies)
    5. Record Setting (Movies)
    6. S&Q Settings (S&Q Motion)
    7. Proxy Recording
    8. AF Transition Speed (Movies)
    9. AF Subject Shift Sensitivity (Movies)
    10. Auto Slow Shutter (Movies)
    11. Initial Focus Magnification (Movies)
    12. Audio Recording
    13. Audio Recording Level
    14. Audio Level Display
    15. Audio Out Timing
    16. Wind Noise Reduction
    17. Marker Display (Movies)
    18. Marker Settings (Movies)
    19. Video Light Mode
    20. Movie with Shutter
    21. Silent Shooting (Stills)
    22. Release w/o Lens
    23. Release w/o Card
    24. SteadyShot
    25. SteadyShot Settings
    26. Zoom
    27. Zoom Setting
    28. Zoom Ring Rotate
    29. DISP Button
    30. FINDER/MONITOR
    31. Finder Frame Rate (Stills)
    32. Zebra Setting
    33. Grid Line
    34. Exposure Setting Guide
    35. Live View Display
    36. Continuous Shooting Length
    37. Auto Review
    38. Custom Key (Stills)
    39. Custom Key (Movies)
    40. Custom Key (Playback)
    41. Function Menu Settings
    42. My Dial Settings
    43. Dial/Wheel Setup
    44. Av/Tv Rotate
    45. Dial/Wheel EV Compensation
    46. Function Ring (Lens)
    47. Function of Touch Operation
    48. Dial/Wheel Lock
    49. Audio Signals
  14. Chapter 5 Network and Playback Menus
    1. Network Menu
    2. Send to Smartphone Function
    3. FTP Transfer Function
    4. Control with Smartphone
    5. PC Remote Function
    6. Airplane Mode
    7. Wi-Fi Settings
    8. Bluetooth Settings
    9. Location Information Link Setting
    10. Bluetooth Remote Control
    11. Edit Device Name
    12. Import Root Certificate
    13. Security (Ipsec)
    14. Reset Network Settings
    15. Remotely Controlling Your Camera
    16. Using PC Remote
    17. Connecting to Your Computer Wirelessly
    18. Using WPS Push
    19. Access Point Setting
    20. Other Settings
    21. Connecting to Your Smart Device
    22. Camera/Device: NFC Connection
    23. Camera/Device: Wi-Fi Connection
    24. Connecting with Bluetooth
    25. Viewing Images on a TV
    26. Sending Files to a Smart Device
    27. Playback Menu
    28. Protect
    29. Rotate
    30. Delete
    31. Rating
    32. Rating Set (Custom Key)
    33. Specify Printing
    34. Photo Capture
    35. Enlarge Image
    36. Enlarge Initial Magnification
    37. Enlarge Initial Position
    38. Continuous Playback for Interval
    39. Playback Speed for Interval
    40. Slide Show
    41. View Mode
    42. Image Index
    43. Display as Group
    44. Display Rotation
    45. Image Jump Setting
  15. Chapter 6 Setup and My Menus
    1. Setup Menu
    2. Monitor Brightness
    3. Viewfinder Brightness
    4. Finder Color Temperature
    5. Gamma Display Assist
    6. Volume Settings
    7. Delete Confirm
    8. Display Quality
    9. Power Save Start Time
    10. Auto Power Off Temperature
    11. NTSC/PAL Selector
    12. Cleaning Mode
    13. Touch Operation
    14. Touch Panel/Pad
    15. Touch Pad Settings
    16. TC/UB Settings
    17. HDMI Settings
    18. 4K Output Selection (Movies)
    19. USB Connection
    20. USB LUN Setting
    21. USB Power Supply
    22. Language
    23. Date/Time Setup
    24. Area Setting
    25. IPTC Information
    26. Copyright Info
    27. Write Serial Number
    28. Format
    29. Select Recording Folder
    30. New Folder
    31. File/Folder Settings (Stills)
    32. File Settings (Movies)
    33. Recover Image Database
    34. Display Media Information
    35. Version
    36. Certification Logo (Non-US/Canada Models Only)
    37. Setting Reset
    38. My Menu
  16. Chapter 7 Nailing the Optimum Exposure
    1. Getting a Handle on Exposure
    2. Equivalent Exposure
    3. How the a7C Calculates Exposure
    4. Correctly Exposed
    5. Overexposed
    6. Underexposed
    7. The Importance of ISO
    8. Choosing a Metering Method
    9. Multi Metering
    10. Center-weighted Metering
    11. Spot Metering
    12. Entire Screen Averaging
    13. Highlight-weighted Metering
    14. Choosing an Exposure Mode
    15. Aperture Priority (A) Mode
    16. Shutter Priority (S) Mode
    17. Program Auto (P) Mode
    18. Making Exposure Value Changes
    19. Manual Exposure (M) Mode
    20. Using ISO Auto
    21. Exposure Bracketing
    22. Continuous Bracketing
    23. Single Bracketing
    24. White Balance Bracketing
    25. DRO Bracketing
    26. Dealing with Digital Noise
    27. High ISO Noise
    28. Long Exposure Noise
    29. Using Dynamic Range Optimizer and Auto HDR
    30. Auto HDR
    31. Bracketing and Merge to HDR
    32. Exposure Evaluation with Histograms
    33. The Live Histogram
    34. The Playback Histograms
    35. Tonal Range
    36. Histogram Basics
    37. Understanding Histograms
    38. Fine-Tuning Exposure
  17. Chapter 8 Mastering Autofocus Options
    1. Getting into Focus
    2. Contrast Detection
    3. Phase Detection
    4. Comparing the Two Hybrid Components
    5. Focus Modes and Options
    6. Focus Pocus
    7. Adding Circles of Confusion
    8. Your Focus Mode Options
    9. Focus or Release Priority?
    10. Autofocus Magnified
    11. Choosing the AF Area
    12. Tracking and Focusing on Subjects, Faces, and Eyes
    13. Face Detection and Eye AF Overview
    14. Making Your Face/Eye Detection Settings
    15. Magic Autofocus—Set and Forget
    16. Your AF-C to AF-S Switch
    17. Using Manual Focus
    18. Back-Button Focus
    19. Activating Back-Button Focus
    20. Useful Menu Items for AF
  18. Chapter 9 Advanced Techniques
    1. Exploring Ultra-Fast Exposures
    2. Long Exposures
    3. Continuous Shooting
    4. Fast Autofocus
    5. Silent Shooting
    6. Playback
    7. Customizing White Balance
    8. Fine-Tuning Preset White Balance
    9. Setting White Balance by Color Temperature
    10. Setting a Custom White Balance
    11. Using Creative Styles
    12. Interval Shooting
    13. Interval Shooting Checklist
    14. Settings Recap
    15. Viewing Your Interval Sequences
    16. Time-Lapse Movies
    17. Star Trails
  19. Chapter 10 Movie-Making Basics
    1. Some Fundamentals
    2. Preparing to Shoot Video
    3. Steps During Movie Making
    4. More About Frame Rates and Bit Rates
    5. Frame Rates
    6. Bit Rates
    7. Choosing Metering/Exposure Modes
    8. Stop That!
    9. Choosing an Autofocus Mode
    10. Tracking in Video
    11. Tips for Movie Making
    12. Composition
    13. Lighting for Video
    14. Audio
    15. Lens Craft
  20. Chapter 11 Advanced Video Features
    1. More on Sensors and Crop Factors
    2. Sensor Size and Crop Factors
    3. Other Important Parameters
    4. Frame Guides
    5. Time Codes and User Bits
    6. Picture Profiles
    7. Gamma, Gamma Ding Dong
    8. More on 4K Video
    9. Using an External Recorder
  21. Chapter 12 Choosing and Using Lenses
    1. Don’t Forget the Crop Factor
    2. The Crop Factor and the a7C
    3. SteadyShot and You
    4. How It Works
    5. Choosing a Lens
    6. Sony FE Lenses
    7. A-Mount Lenses
    8. Using the LA-EA Series Adapters
    9. Zeiss Loxia Lenses
    10. Zeiss Batis Lenses
    11. Other Third-Party Lenses
    12. Other Lens Options
    13. Fine-Tuning the Focus of Your A-Mount Lenses
    14. Lens Tune-Up
    15. What Lenses Can Do for You
    16. Categories of Lenses
    17. Using Wide-Angle Lenses
    18. Avoiding Potential Wide-Angle Problems
    19. Using Telephoto and Tele-Zoom Lenses
    20. Avoiding Telephoto Lens Problems
  22. Chapter 13 Working with Flash
    1. Why Flash?
    2. Electronic Flash Basics
    3. How Electronic Flash Works
    4. Flash Modes
    5. Flash Exposure Compensation
    6. Red Eye Reduction
    7. Using an External Electronic Flash
    8. Guide Numbers, Hot Shoes, and More
    9. HVL-F60M/RM Flash Units
    10. HVL-F45RM Flash Unit
    11. HVL-F43M Flash Unit
    12. HVL-F36AM Flash Unit
    13. HVL-F32M Flash Unit
    14. HVL-F28RM Flash Unit
    15. HVL-F20M Flash Unit
    16. Wireless Flash
    17. Key Wireless Concepts
    18. Setting Channels and Remote Groups
    19. Setting Ratios
    20. Radio Control
  23. Chapter 14 Troubleshooting and Prevention
    1. Upgrading Your Firmware
    2. Protecting Your LCD
    3. Troubleshooting Memory Cards
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