This page contains all the updates, corrections, additions and changes to the guide from its inception. I’m going to sort it date-wise, with the latest being on top. This way, you can check back to see what has changed. Bookmark this page and check back regularly!
May 27th 2017
Wow, it’s been a whole year. I’m so happy this guide has been a huge success. However, it is my duty to tell you I have sold the Sony a7R II since I have too many cameras and it’s not seeing much use – especially since I’ve purchased the Panasonic GH5.
However, the support is still available and the guide’s still there in all its detailed glory. Feel free to email me any time.
Mar 17th 2016
As of today the guide is complete. I’ve also updated the Firmware page and My Gear page.
Please feel free to send me an email anytime for anything. Even to say hi!
Mar 11th 2016
New lesson added: Flash triggers
Feb 26th 2016
New lessons added:
- Which is the best RAW processor for the Sony a7R II: Lightroom/ACR or Capture One Express/Pro?
- Case Studies: How I use my favorite picture profile, Cine1
Feb 14th 2016
Recovering from laryngitis, so hopefully I’ll have new videos next week.
Jan 29th 2016
New video added: How to clean your sensor
I will be traveling from tomorrow to the 7th, and will finish the lessons after that.
Jan 20th 2016
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Jan 19th 2016
New lessons added:
- My thoughts on settings for Wedding Videos
- My thoughts on settings for Corporate Videos, Run and Gun and Documentaries
- My thoughts on settings for Short and Feature Films
- My thoughts on settings for Fashion and Music Videos
- My thoughts on settings for Sports Photography
- My thoughts on settings for Wildlife Photography
- My thoughts on settings for Fashion Photography
- My thoughts on settings for Street Photography
- My thoughts on settings for Landscape and Fine Art
Coming this week: Tethering via Wi-Fi and RAW processing. The week after that we’ll complete panorama nodal systems and project Case studies with Cine1.
Module F will be dealt with last.
Jan 16th 2016
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Jan 15th 2016
New lessons added:
- How to Tether using USB, Sony Remote Camera Control and Adobe Lightroom
- Tethering via HDMI
- Updated the firmware page. It’s a good idea to update, as Sony often makes (as they secretly did with the a7S) subtle improvements in image quality.
Jan 14th 2016
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Jan 13th 2016
New lessons added:
- Auto HDR
- Dynamic Range Optimization (DRO)
- Difference between RAW and JPEG, and when should you use which
- High ISO NR
- Long Exposure NR
- Multi Frame NR
- Usable ISO range for stills, and some tips for night shooting
Jan 11th 2016
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Jan 10th 2016
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Jan 9th 2016
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Jan 8th 2016
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Jan 7th 2016
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Jan 6th 2016
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Jan 5th 2016
New lessons added:
- How good is ClearImage Zoom and Digital Zoom for Video?
- A quick look at thumb grips
- How I chose my lenses
Jan 4th 2016
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Jan 1st 2016
Happy 2016! May all your goals and wishes come true this year.
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Coming this week:
- How to mitigate rolling shutter
- Detailed lens guide for stills and video
- ND filters and IR pollution
Dec 30th 2015
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Dec 29th 2015
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Dec 28th 2015
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Dec 22nd 2015
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Dec 21st 2015
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Dec 17th 2015
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Dec 12th 2015
New lesson: How to tweak picture profiles
Dec 11th 2015
New lesson: Power and Battery solutions for Video
Coming tomorrow: How to tweak picture profiles.
Dec 7th 2015
New lesson: Guide to Lens Adapters for each mount
Dec 6th 2015
Updated one lesson with an additional video: How to expose S-Log2 on the Sony a7R II
New lesson: A Comparison of Noise Reduction Techniques for Log footage shot on the Sony a7S II and a7R II
Nov 30th 2015
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Nov 28th 2015
New lesson: Important information about full swing and super white levels for post production
I’ve done the testing for exposing S-Log2, Cine and Movie profiles and it will published by tomorrow.
Nov 24th 2015
A ton of lessons added, mostly from the a7S guide that is also relevant to the a7R II. Will try to complete Module D by the end of this week.
Nov 23rd 2015
New lessons added:
- What are the usable ISOs for Video and when to pick which
- A Comparison of internal codecs for 1080p: XAVC S vs AVCHD vs MP4
Nov 21st 2015
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Tomorrow we start with exposing the picture profiles.
Nov 20th 2015
New lesson added: Understanding the Histogram
Next up:
- Comparison of codecs – Tomorrow
- Understanding the Zebras – Tomorrow
- HDMI Locks – Saturday
- How to expose S-Log2, Cine profiles and 800% Rec. 709 – Sunday onwards, I’ll deal with each separately
- Stitching workflow for stills – this is a surprise!
Nov 19th 2015
I’ve been busy with my new Sony a7S II review, and I’ve now published the review. The conclusions should be interesting to you!
I hope the review makes clear why I had to wait before continuing to update this guide. I will begin updating this guide regularly from tomorrow, and it should be mostly done by mid December. There’s lots to come!
November 4th 2015
Updated How to clean your sensor to reflect new information on the gel stick.
October 29th 2015
Guide soft launched! I’ll be updating this guide regularly with new lessons until it becomes the most complete and comprehensive guide there is!
Stay tuned for updates.
If you want to see lessons not mentioned in the main menu, let me know. If there are enough requests, I’ll do it.
