Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Introduction

Using This Book

The Camera

Description of the Camera and Its Features

Setting Up Your New Sony a7/a7R

Assembling the Camera

Turning On the Camera

Error Messages

Getting out of Trouble by Reinitializing Commands to Their Default Values

Introduction to Buttons, Dials, and Controls

Cleaning the Sensor

Recommendations

Chapter 2: Basics of Digital Photography

Introduction

Basic Photography Concepts

ISO

Drive Mode Button

Bracket Firing

File Formats

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

Preview Image Overlays for Composition

Review Recorded Images

Evaluating Exposure with Histograms

Protecting Saved Pictures and Movies

Deleting Saved Pictures and Movies

Recommendations

Chapter 4: Automatic Settings

Introduction

Shooting Modes

Functions Available for Automatic Modes

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)

Exposure Compensation: Fine-Tuning Automatic Exposure

Autofocus

ISO

White Balance

Working Outside the Camera

Recommendations

Chapter 6: Manual Control

Introduction

Manual Exposure Mode Controls

Manual Focusing: Overriding Automatic Focusing

Fine-Tuning WB: Fine Adjustment of Amber-Blue and Green-Magenta

Lens Compensation

DRO/Auto HDR Function

Bracketing and Dynamic Range

Recommendations

Chapter 7: Additional Features

Introduction

Customizing Buttons

Fn (Function) Button

Customization of Other Buttons and the Control Wheel

Customizing Front and Rear Dials

Customizing Summary

Sweep Panorama Mode

Automatic Object Framing

Utilizing Predefined Color Schemes

Creative Style Function

Creative Styles and Picture Effects Differences

Recommendations

Chapter 8: Working With the Camera’s Wireless Functions

Introduction

Additional PlayMemories Camera Apps

Time-lapse

Recommendations

Chapter 9: Accessory Lenses

Introduction

Adapters for Sony’s SLT and SLR Camera Lens

Legacy and Used Lenses

Telescopes

Microscopes

Macro Photography

Remote Release

Tripod

Vibration and the a7R

Recommendations

Chapter 10: Flash Photography

Introduction

Principles of Electronic Flash

Flash Artifact: Red Eye

Flash Command

Using Flash in Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto

Flash Options in P, A, S, or M Modes

Recommendations

Chapter 11: Making Movies

Introduction

Frame Rate versus Shutter Speed

Choosing a File Format

Record Settings AVCHD (PS, FX, FH)

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

Appendix B: Error Messages/Warning Messages and Resolutions

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