One of the most useful tools present in the Sony a7R II and a7SII for video exposure is the Zebra. Here’s how to use it: Note to a7S II users: The customizable Zebras C1 and C2 have a separate lesson. Download Video Takeaways If you’re coming from a photography background, stop using the histogram for video. … Read more
In this lesson I quickly explain what a histogram is and how to read it on the Sony a7R II/a7S II. We’ll also check how it behaves when over/under exposing, and whether we can trust it for RAW shooting: Download Video Takeaways Important things to know about the histogram: It’s 8-bit, or 256 shades of … Read more
A comprehensive review of the Sony a7S II. What kind of videos is this camera suitable for, and how does it compare to the a7R II and a7S?
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This page contains an up-to-date list of all the firmware updates released by Sony for the a7R II. I’m going to sort it date-wise, with the latest being on top. To check the firmware version of your camera, go to Menu F6 > Version. Important! I won’t take any responsibility for this. People have been … Read more
The best and most painless way to Expose to the Right (ETTR) using the Sony a7R II and Sony a7S II.
I use the Varavon Zeus Cage (B&H, Amazon) for the a7R II. Here’s my review: Download Video What to look for in a good cage Everyone has different needs. I need my cage to be rock solid to be part of a full rig, mattebox, brick and all. Here are some things to watch out … Read more
Not everyone has time to shoot RAW and process their images. Creative Styles offer you one way to change the look of your images right in camera. Here’s how: Download Video My settings Personally, I shoot most my stills (travel, street, etc.) in the Standard Creative Style, with these tweaks: Contrast -3 – to have … Read more
I personally use the JJC intervalometer for the a7R II/SII (Amazon). Here’s my review of it: Here’s a video in which you’ll find timelapses I’ve shot with it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z_Do6N7gI0 I don’t use or recommend the Sony time-lapse app for these reasons: I have three cameras, so I have to buy and install it on each … Read more