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by David D. Busch
David Busch's Sony Alpha a7 IV Guide to Digital Photography
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Meet Your Sony Alpha a7 IV
Chapter 2: Your Camera Roadmap
Chapter 3: Nailing the Optimum Exposure
Chapter 4: Mastering Autofocus Options
Chapter 5: Advanced Techniques
Chapter 6: My Menu and Shooting Menu
Chapter 7: Exposure and Color Menus
Chapter 8: Focus and Playback Menus
Chapter 9: Network and Setup Menus
Chapter 10: Movie-Making Basics
Chapter 11: Advanced Video Features
Chapter 12: Choosing and Using Lenses
Chapter 13: Working with Flash
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Preface
Contents
Preface
Introduction
CHAPTER 1
Meet Your Sony Alpha a7 IV
Your Out-of-Box Experience
Initial Setup
Battery Included
Final Initial Steps
Menu Navigation Quick Start
Formatting a Memory Card
Selecting a Shooting Mode
Hidden Scenes
Other Modes
Choosing a Metering Mode
Choosing a Focus Mode
Selecting a Focus Area
Other Settings
Adjusting White Balance and ISO
Using the Self-Timer
Quick Start to Movie Making
Reviewing the Images You’ve Taken
Transferring Files to Your Computer
Wireless File Transfer
CHAPTER 2
Your Camera Roadmap
Using Cross-References
Front View
The Sony a7 IV’s Business End
Using the Function Menus
Introducing the Touch Screen/Pad
LCD Panel Data Displays
Going Topside
Underneath Your Sony a7 IV
CHAPTER 3
Nailing the Optimum Exposure
Getting a Handle on Exposure
Equivalent Exposure
How the a7 IV Calculates Exposure
Correctly Exposed
Overexposed
Underexposed
The Importance of ISO
Choosing a Metering Method
Multi Metering
Center-Weighted Metering
Spot Metering
Entire Screen Averaging
Highlight-Weighted Metering
Choosing an Exposure Mode
Aperture Priority (A) Mode
Shutter Priority (S) Mode
Program Auto (P) Mode
Making Exposure Value Changes
Manual Exposure (M) Mode
Using ISO Auto
Exposure Bracketing
Continuous Bracketing
Single Bracketing
White Balance Bracketing
DRO Bracketing
Dealing with Digital Noise
High ISO Noise
Long Exposure Noise
Using Dynamic Range Optimizer
Working with HDR
Bracketing and Merge to HDR
Exposure Evaluation with Histograms
The Live Histogram
The Playback Histograms
Tonal Range
Histogram Basics
Understanding Histograms
Fine-Tuning Exposure
CHAPTER 4
Mastering Autofocus Options
Getting into Focus
Contrast Detection
Phase Detection
Comparing the Two Hybrid Components
Focus Modes and Options
Focus Pocus
Adding Circles of Confusion
Your Focus Mode Options
Focus or Release Priority?
Autofocus Magnified
Choosing the AF Area
Tracking and Focusing on Subjects, Faces, and Eyes
Face Detection and Eye AF Overview
Making Your Face/Eye Detection Settings
Magic Autofocus—Set and Forget
Your AF-C to AF-S Switch
Understanding Aperture Drive in AF
Using Manual Focus
Back-Button Focus
Activating Back-Button Focus
CHAPTER 5
Advanced Techniques
Exploring Ultra-Fast Exposures
Long Exposures
Continuous Shooting
Customizing White Balance
Shockless White Balance
Fine-Tuning Preset White Balance
Setting a Custom White Balance
Setting White Balance by Color Temperature
Interval Shooting
Interval Shooting Checklist
Settings Recap
Viewing Your Interval Sequences
Time-Lapse Movies
Star Trails
CHAPTER 6
My Menu and Shooting Menu
Menu Navigation
My Menu Tab
Shooting Menu Tab
1. Image Quality
JPEG/HEIF Switch
Image Quality Settings
Aspect Ratio
(Movie) File Format
Movie Settings
S&Q Settings
Proxy Recording
APS-C/S35mm Shooting
Long Exposure NR/High ISO NR
HLG Still Image
Color Space
Lens Compensation
2. Media
Format
Recording Media Settings
Recover Image Database
Display Media Information
3. File
File/Folder Settings/File
Select Recording Folder
Create New Folder
IPTC Information
Copyright Info
Write Serial Number
4. Shooting Mode
Exposure Control Type
Introduction to Memory Registers
Recall Camera Settings
Camera Settings Memory
Memory/Recall Media
Register Custom Shooting Set
5. USB Streaming
USB Stream: Res/Frame Rate
USB Stream: Movie Recording
6. Drive Mode (Stills only)
Drive Mode
Bracket Settings
Interval Shooting Functions
7. Shutter/Silent
Silent Mode Settings
Shutter Type
e-Front Curtain Shutter
Release w/o Lens
Release w/o Card
Anti-Flicker Settings
Movie Settings
8. Image Stabilization
SteadyShot
SteadyShot Adjustments
Focal Length
9. Zoom
Zoom
Zoom Range
Custom Key/Remote Zoom Speed
Using Zoom
10. Shooting Display
Grid Line Display/Grid Line Type
Live View Display Settings
Emphasized Record Display
CHAPTER 7
Exposure and Color Menus
1. Exposure
Auto Slow Shutter
ISO
ISO Range Limit
ISO Auto Minimum Shutter Speed
Auto/Manual Switch Setting
2. Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Step
Exposure Standard Adjustment
3. Metering
Metering Mode
Face Priority in Multi Metering
Spot Metering Point
Autoexposure Lock with Shutter
4. Flash
Flash Mode
Flash Compensation
Exposure Compensation Settings
Wireless Flash
Red Eye Reduction
External Flash Settings
5. White Balance
White Balance
Priority Setting in AWB
Shutter AWB Lock
Shockless White Balance
6. Color/Tone
D-Range Optimizer
Creative Look
Picture Profile
Soft Skin Effect
7. Zebra Display
Zebra Display
Zebra Level
CHAPTER 8
Focus and Playback Menus
Focus Menu Tab
1. AF/MF
Focus Mode
Priority Set in AF-S/Priority Set in AF-C
AF Tracking Sensitivity
AF Transition Speed
AF Subject Shift Sensitivity
AF Illuminator
Aperture Drive in AF
AF with Shutter
Pre-AF
2. Focus Area
Focus Area
Focus Area Limit
Switch Vertical/Horizontal AF Area
Focus Area Color
AF Area Registration
Delete Registered AF Area
AF Area Auto Clear
Area Display During Tracking
AF-C Area Display
Phase Detection Area
Circulation of Focus Point
AF Frame Movement Amount
3. Face/Eye AF
Face/Eye Priority in Autofocus
Face/Eye Subject
Subject Selection Setting
Right/Left Eye Selection
Face/Eye Frame Display
Face Memory
Register Faces Priority
4. Focus Assistant
Focus Map
Auto Magnifier in Manual Focus
Focus Magnifier
Focus Magnifier Time
Initial Focus Magnification
(Movie) Initial Focus Magnification
AF in Focus Magnification
5. Peaking Display
Peaking Display
Peaking Level
Peaking Color
Playback Tab
1. Playback Target
Select Playback Media
View Mode
2. Magnification
Enlarge Image
Enlarge Initial Magnification
Enlarge Initial Position
3. Selection/Memo
Protect
Rating
Rating Settings (Custom Key)
4. Delete (Stills/Movies)
Delete
Delete Pressing Twice
Delete Confirmation
5. Edit
Crop
Rotate
Copy
Photo Capture
JPEG/HEIF Switch
6. Viewing
Continuous Playback for Interval
Playback Speed for Interval
Slide Show
7. Playback Option
Image Index
Display as Group
Display Rotation
Focus Frame Display
Display Specified Time Image
Image Jump Setting
CHAPTER 9
Network and Setup Menus
Network Menu Tab
1. Smartphone Connect
Smartphone Registration
Select on Camera and Send
Reset Transfer Status
Connect While Power Off
Remote Shooting Setting
2. Transfer/Remote
FTP Transfer Function
PC Remote Function
Bluetooth Remote Control
3. Wi-Fi
WPS Push/Access Point Settings
Registering Manually
Wi-Fi Frequency Band
Display Wi-Fi Information
SSID/PW Reset
4. Bluetooth
Bluetooth Settings
Pairing
Manage Paired Device
Display Device Address
5. Wired LAN
LAN IP Address Setting
Display Wired LAN Info
6. Network Option
Airplane Mode
Edit Device Name
Import Root Certificate
Security (Ipsec)
Reset Network Settings
Setup Menu Tab
1. Area/Date (Stills/Movies)
Language
Area/Date/Time Setting
NTSC/PAL Selector
2. Reset/Save Settings
Setting Reset
Save/Load Settings
3. Operation Customize
Custom Key/Dial Settings (Stills)
Custom Key/Dial Settings (Movies)
Custom Key Settings (Playback)
Function Menu Settings
Different Settings for Stills/Movies
Display (Screen Display) Settings
(Movie) Record with Shutter
Zoom Ring Rotate
4. Dial Customize
Custom Key/Dial Settings (Stills)/Custom Key/Dial Settings (Movies)
My Dial Settings
Av/Tv Rotate
Function Ring (Lens)
Lock Operation Parts
5. Touch Operation
Touch Operation
Touch Panel/Pad
Touch Pad Settings
Touch Function in Shooting
6. Accessibility
Screen Reader
7. Finder/Monitor
Select Finder/Monitor
Monitor Brightness
Viewfinder Brightness
Finder Color Temperature
Display Quality
Finder Frame Rate
8. Display Options
TC/UB Settings
Gamma Display Assist
Gamma Display Assist Type
(Images) Remaining Shooting Display
(Images) Auto Review
9. Power Setting Option
Auto Monitor Off
Power Save Start Time
Power Save By Monitor
Auto Power Off Temperature
10. Sound Option
Volume Settings
4 Channel Audio Monitoring
Audio Signals
11. USB
USB Connection Mode
USB LUN Setting
USB Power Supply
12. External Output
HDMI Resolution
HDMI Output Settings
HDMI Information Display
CTRL For HDMI
13. Setup Option
Video Light Mode
Anti-Dust Function
Auto Pixel Mapping/Pixel Mapping
Version
Certification Logo (Non-US/Canada Models Only)
CHAPTER 10
Movie-Making Basics
Some Fundamentals
Preparing to Shoot Video
Steps During Movie Making
More About Frame Rates and Bit Rates
Frame Rates
Bit Rates
Choosing Metering/Exposure Modes
Stop That!
Choosing an Autofocus Mode
Tracking in Video
Tips for Movie Making
Composition
Lighting for Video
Audio
Lens Craft
CHAPTER 11
Advanced Video Features
More on Sensors and Crop Factors
Sensor Size
Crop Factor
Other Important Parameters
Frame Guides
Time Codes and User Bits
Picture Profiles
Gamma, Gamma Ding Dong
More on 4K Video
Using an External Recorder
Audio Settings
Audio Recording
Audio Recording Level
Audio Out Timing
Wind Noise Reduction
Multi-interface Shoe Audio Settings
Audio Level Display
CHAPTER 12
Choosing and Using Lenses
Don’t Forget the Crop Factor
The Crop Factor and the a7 IV
SteadyShot and You
How It Works
Choosing a Lens
Sony FE Lenses
A-Mount Lenses
Zeiss Batis Lenses
Zeiss Loxia Lenses
Adapters and Third-Party Lenses
What Lenses Can Do for You
Categories of Lenses
Using Wide-Angle Lenses
Avoiding Potential Wide-Angle Problems
Using Telephoto and Tele-Zoom Lenses
Avoiding Telephoto Lens Problems
CHAPTER 13
Working with Flash
Why Flash?
Electronic Flash Basics
How Electronic Flash Works
Flash Modes
Flash Exposure Compensation
Red Eye Reduction
Using an External Electronic Flash
Guide Numbers, Hot Shoes, and More
HVL-F60M/RM/RM2 Flash Units
HVL-F46RM Flash Unit
HVL-F45RM Flash Unit
HVL-F43M Flash Unit
HVL-F32M Flash Unit
HVL-F28RM Flash Unit
HVL-F20M Flash Unit
Wireless Flash (Optical)
Key Wireless Concepts
Setting Channels and Remote Groups
Setting Ratios
Radio Control
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