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by Carol F. Roullard, Brian Matsumoto
The Sony A7 II
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
Acknowledgements
Preface
Table of Contents
Camera Body Reference
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction
Using This Book
The Camera
Description of the Camera and Its Features
Dual Viewing System
Diopter Adjustment Dial
Setting Up Your New Sony a7/a7R
Battery
Memory Card
Assembling the Camera
Protecting the Lens
Protecting the LCD Screen
Turning On the Camera
Setting the Camera Date, Time, and Area
Introducing Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation Commands
Error Messages
Getting out of Trouble by Reinitializing Commands to Their Default Values
Introduction to Buttons, Dials, and Controls
Fn Button
DISP and Quick Navi Screen
Control Wheel (ISO)
Left Button (Drive Mode)
Right Button (WB)
The Dials (Front, Rear, and Exposure Compensation)
Cleaning the Sensor
Recommendations
Chapter 2: Basics of Digital Photography
Introduction
Basic Photography Concepts
What Are Sensors and Images?
Basic Photographic Terms
White Balance and the Appearance of Colors
ISO
Drive Mode Button
Single and Continuous Shooting
Delayed Firing of the Camera
Bracket Firing
File Formats
File Formats for Still Photography
Reducing Noise in JPEG Files
Image Size and Digital Zoom
File Formats for Movies
Shutter Button
Advanced Focusing Features: Face Detection and Object Tracking
Recommendations
Chapter 3: Managing Your Images
Introduction
The LCD Screen
The Viewfinder
LCD Screen versus Viewfinder
Data Display Formats
Previewing Data Display Formats
Activating Data Display Formats
Framing for a Movie Recording
Playing Back Saved Still Picture Data Display Formats
Reviewing Movie Data Initial Display Formats
Preview Image Overlays for Composition
Review Recorded Images
Displaying Recorded Images
Auto Review or No Auto Review
Reviewing Files with the Playback Button
Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing Back Panoramic Pictures
Playing Back MP4 or AVCHD Movies
Reviewing Several Pictures and Movies
Reviewing Still Pictures with the Slide Show Command
Zooming In on Recorded Still Images
Evaluating Exposure with Histograms
Histograms in Preview Mode
Histograms in Playback Mode
Protecting Saved Pictures and Movies
Deleting Saved Pictures and Movies
Recommendations
Chapter 4: Automatic Settings
Introduction
Shooting Modes
Intelligent and Superior Auto Modes
Superior Auto Mode Added Features
Intelligent/Superior Auto Mode Summary
SCN Predefined Scene Modes
Functions Available for Automatic Modes
Drive Mode Command
Flash Mode Command
Face Detection and Registration Functionality
Registering Faces
Assigning Priorities to Registered Faces
Deleting Registered Faces
Activating Face Detection
Using Face Detection and Registration
Smile Shutter Functionality
Tracking Objects with Lock-on AF Command
Recommendations
Chapter 5: Taking Control of the Camera
Introduction
Three Semiautomatic Modes: Shutter Priority (S), Aperture Priority (A), and Program Auto (P)
Program Auto (P)
Aperture Priority (A)
Two Types of Depth-of-Field Preview
Shutter Priority (S)
Exposure Compensation: Fine-Tuning Automatic Exposure
Autofocus
Autofocus Area: Identifying Where to Focus
Choosing a Focus Area
Focus Mode
Autofocus in Dim Light
ISO
Multi Frame Noise Reduction
Unexpected Changes In ISO
White Balance
Working Outside the Camera
Introduction
Downloading Pictures and Movies to Your Computer
Sony a7/a7R Software
Image Data Converter
PlayMemories Home
Playing Pictures and Movies on Your TV Screen
Printing Your Pictures
Recommendations
Chapter 6: Manual Control
Introduction
Manual Exposure Mode Controls
Extremely Long Exposure “B” Shutter Speed
The Appearance of Numbers
Noise Reduction with Long Exposure
Noise Reduction at High ISO
Metering Modes
Manual Focusing: Overriding Automatic Focusing
MF Assist
Peaking and Focusing
Aperture and Zoom Lenses With Manual Focusing
Manual Adjustments of Color Temperature
Custom White Balance
Fine-Tuning WB: Fine Adjustment of Amber-Blue and Green-Magenta
Lens Compensation
DRO/Auto HDR Function
DRO Function
HDR Function
Using DRO and Auto HDR
Bracketing and Dynamic Range
Bracket WB and DRO
Recommendations
Chapter 7: Additional Features
Introduction
Customizing Buttons
Fn (Function) Button
Setting the Fn Button
Customization of Other Buttons and the Control Wheel
Standard Command:
In-Camera Guide Command:
Deactivate Monitor Command:
Aperture Preview Command:
Shot. Result Preview Command:
Download Appli. Command:
Customizing Front and Rear Dials
Customizing Summary
Sweep Panorama Mode
Sweep Panorama Mode Commands
Shooting a Panoramic Picture
Panorama Results
Panning Problems
Memory Recall Shooting Modes
Automatic Object Framing
Utilizing Predefined Color Schemes
Creative Style Function
Picture Effect Function
Creative Styles and Picture Effects Differences
Recommendations
Chapter 8: Working With the Camera’s Wireless Functions
Introduction
Using the Camera Wirelessly
Downloading Apps
Working with Tablets and Smartphones
Smart Remote Control
Additional PlayMemories Camera Apps
Time-lapse
Lens Compensation App
Recommendations
Chapter 9: Accessory Lenses
Introduction
Using E-mount Lenses for the APS-C Sensor
Commands for Using Lenses Designed for APS-C Sensors
Adapters for Sony’s SLT and SLR Camera Lens
Legacy and Used Lenses
Manual Focusing Legacy lenses
Exposure Adjustment on Legacy Lenses
Adapters for Legacy Lenses
A Checklist for Using Legacy Lenses
Telescopes
Microscopes
Macro Photography
Remote Release
Tripod
Vibration and the a7R
Recommendations
Chapter 10: Flash Photography
Introduction
Principles of Electronic Flash
Estimating Exposure Using GN
Flash Artifact: Red Eye
Alternate Ways of Reducing Red Eye
Flash Command
Using Flash in Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto
What You Can Do With Flash in Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto
What You Can’t Do With Flash in Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto
Flash Options in P, A, S, or M Modes
Rear Sync., Slow Sync., and Wireless
Setting up Sony Wireless Flash
Controlling Lens Aperture While Working with Flash
Viewfinder Brightness: A Note for Studio Photographers
Sony Accessory Flash Units
Focal Length and Variations in Flash Head Focal Length
Bounce or Indirect Lighting: Flash Accessories
Recommendations
Chapter 11: Making Movies
Introduction
Frame Rate versus Shutter Speed
Choosing a File Format
AVCHD
MP4
Record Settings AVCHD (PS, FX, FH)
MP4 Record Setting Command
Interlaced Scanning (i)
Progressive Scanning (p)
Bit Rate and Frame Rate
Putting It All Together
Additional Movie Controls
Framing and Starting the Movie
P, A, S, or M for Controlling Your Recording
Zebra
Adding Creative Style, Picture Effect, or DRO
Recommendations
Appendix A: Menu Commands
Sony a7/a7R Menu Commands
Appendix B: Error Messages/Warning Messages and Resolutions
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