Cleaning your sensor is an important (and regular) step. There are two ways of going about it, the official Sony way, and the wet cleaning process. Here’s the first, the official Sony way: Download Video And here’s the wet cleaning method (Do at your own risk! I’m not responsible if something bad happens. If you’re … Read more
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 … Read more
In this lesson we go over the back buttons and dials. By the end of it your camera should be all set! Download Video Notes A lot of the customization settings are subjective. The only advice I can give is to use your intuition. The goal is to reach the desired setting as fast and … Read more
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: … Read more
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 … Read more
The key to using the Sony a7R 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: Download Video Notes The difference between … Read more
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 … Read more
In this hour-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! Download Video Notes Don’t worry if … Read more
Welcome to the Sony a7R 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 … Read more