One of the cool things about the Sony a7R II is it can go into APS-C mode, which uses a smaller area of the sensor so you can:
- Use APS-C lenses
- Increase the magnification of your lens by a crop factor of 1.5x (but at the expense of resolution for still shooters. Video has no such problem).
Here’s how to use the APS-C mode, and how to use APS-C lenses:
Notes
- Depending on the image circle produced by the lens, the amount of vignetting may differ. If you see mild vignetting with a smooth gradation, it could be the natural vignetting of the lens (or adapter, hood, filter, etc.). You can always check in APS-C mode to make sure.
- Unless you are swapping between APS-C and full frame lenses, it’s a good idea to not use Auto mode. This way, you’ll know what’s going on at all times.
