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!
July 20th 2019
Here’s a new cage option for the a7S II, and every other camera: The Best Universal Cage for Mirrorless and DSLR Cameras
April 26th 2016
New lesson added: Resolution loss between 50/60p and 24/25/30p
Something I missed. The same issue plagues the original a7S as well.
Mar 17th 2016
As of today the guide is complete. I’ve also updated the 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 14th 2016
Recovering from laryngitis, so hopefully I’ll have new videos next week.
Jan 29th 2016
New lessons added:
- How to grade S-Log3
- New video added: How to clean your sensor
I will be traveling from tomorrow to the 7th.
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 Street Photography
Coming this week: How to grade S-Log3. Module F will be dealt with last.
Jan 15th 2016
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 compressed and uncompressed 14-bit RAW
- 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 12th 2016
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Jan 11th 2016
New lesson added:
- Quality of internal recording compared to external recorders
- Detailed look at settings specific to photography
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
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Jan 4th 2016
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Jan 1st 2016
Happy 2016! May all your goals and wishes come true this year.
New lesson added:
Coming this week:
- How to mitigate rolling shutter
- Detailed lens guide for stills and video
- ND filters and IR pollution
Dec 31st 2015
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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 19th 2015
New lessons added:
- A Comparison of Internal Codecs: XAVC S vs AVCHD vs MP4
- What are the usable ISOs for Video and when to pick which
Dec 17th 2015
New lessons added:
- Comparison of picture profiles
- How to customize and use the C1 and C2 Zebras
- What do you get with HDMI anyway? A detailed look.
Dec 14th 2015
New lesson and videos added: How to expose for S-Log3
Important: I’m working on the second video, how to expose for S-Log3, and it should be updated later in the day. So the lesson is ‘incomplete’.
It’s complete! I will be adding another video on a practical scenario soon. For the rest of this week I’m going to knock off each lesson in the video module one by one. I hope we’ll be mostly done by Christmas.
Dec 12th 2015
New lesson: How to tweak picture profiles
Dec 11th 2015
New lessons:
Slog3ing now.
Dec 10th 2015
New lessons:
I’m editing exposure for Cine profiles now and it should be done by late night my time. After that it’s S-Log3 all the way.
Dec 9th 2015
Corrected the problem of some members receiving error messages when trying to access lessons.
Added lesson: Detailed look at the settings for video
Coming tomorrow:
- How I’ve setup my camera
High Priority and next on the list:
- How to expose S-Log3, Cine profiles and Movie mode
The rest of the guide should be updated by Christmas. I’m planning a small project were I can demonstrate exposing in S-Log2 and S-Log3 in different lighting scenarios. It’s going to be awesome!
Dec 8th 2015
New lesson: Guide to Lens Adapters for each mount
December 8th 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.