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How to expose Movie Mode on the Sony a7S II

The following video will help you understand exposure in Movie mode: Download Video Takeaways Movie mode is close to Rec. 709, and follows legal levels (42-44 IRE 18% grey, 90 IRE white). It’s a bad idea to under or over expose this camera in Movie mode by more than half a stop in either direction. […]

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Quick Overview of how I’ve setup my camera

Here’s a detailed look at how I’ve setup my camera. Remember, this is for reference only, and if you’re new you can start with my settings. However, you would be better served by having a good think about how you’re going to use your camera, and then customize accordingly. Download Video Notes Here’s a reference chart […]

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A Detailed Look at the Settings Specific to Video for the a7S II

In this detailed video we go over all the settings specific to video: Download Video Notes If you’re new to the camera it will take some time to sink in. Don’t worry if you find it hard, I’ve personally seen Sony’s engineers struggle to find settings on their own cameras!

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List of Lens Adapters

The Sony a7S II and a7R II have a full frame E mount, sometimes called the FE mount. The most revolutionary aspect of the Sony E mount is that its flange focal distance is one of the lowest possible for full frame sensors. This means, you can practically use any full frame lens on it, as […]

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How to configure and set the Memory Banks (1, 2, M1 to M4)

The Memory Banks allow you to recall all your camera settings with just one turn of the top dial. It’s important if you have changed settings and want to get back to your original settings quickly without going through the menu all over again. Professionals find this indispensable. Here’s how to set the memory banks: […]

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How to customize the four Custom buttons (C1 to C4)

The custom buttons (C1 to C4) allow you to access the most-used settings with the click of a button, while you’re shooting. All you have to do is program it, and use it a few times until muscle memory kicks in. Here’s how to customize the custom buttons: Download Video Notes The difference between the […]

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How to Customize the Function (Fn) Menu

The key to using the Sony a7S II quickly and painlessly is to customize the buttons on the camera. Once you have this set, all you need is muscle memory and you can enjoy your shooting and focus on the shot. We’ll start by customizing the Function (Fn) menu: Important note: The following video was […]

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How to White Balance the Sony a7S II Correctly

White balancing is one of the most important aspects of image-making, for both stills and video. If you’re shooting RAW you can tweak your white balance in post without penalty. However, for video shooters, there’s no option but to get it right in camera. There are a lot of misconceptions about white balance, so before […]

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Full Menu Walkthrough

In this 90-minute long video we’ll go over every menu item and discuss it in detail. We’ll leave out the settings that are specific to photography and video for later lessons. The goal is to thoroughly acquaint yourself with the menu system. All you have to do is follow along! Important note about audio: The XLR […]

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Quick Start Guide

Welcome to the Sony a7S II guide! This guide has been designed so you can follow along with me every step of the way. The goal is to get you shooting with confidence as fast as possible, whether it be stills or video. First we’ll go over the common settings, and then branch out into either stills […]