Book description
David Busch’s Sony Alpha a7 II/a7 R II Guide to Digital Photography is the much-anticipated comprehensive resource and reference for two of the hottest cameras on the market today. Sony’s advanced 24-megapixel mirrorless Alpha a7 II and the ground-breaking 42-megapixel Alpha a7R II combine high-resolution imaging and remarkable low-light performance in the world’s smallest full-frame package. Both cameras have fast sensor-based phase detect autofocus and 5-axis in-body image stabilization that adds powerful SteadyShot anti-shake vibration reduction to Sony E-mount and adaptor-mounted A-mount and third-party lenses. With this book in hand, you will explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and take great photographs with your a7 II or a7r II.Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch’s Sony Alpha a7 II/a7R II Guide to Digital Photography covers every feature of this mirrorless tandem in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy camera “roadmap,” an easy-to-use visual guide to each camera’s features and controls. Learn when to use every option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author’s recommended settings for each menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you’ll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera’s capabilities, whether you’re shooting on the job, taking pictures as an advanced enthusiast exploring full-frame photography for the first time, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Sony a7 II and a7R II.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
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Chapter 1 Meet Your Sony Alpha a7R II/a7 II
- Vive Les Différences
- What’s the Fuss about BSI?
- Your Out-of-Box Experience
- Initial Setup
- Selecting a Shooting Mode
- Choosing a Metering Mode
- Choosing a Focus Mode
- Selecting a Focus Area
- Other Settings
- An Introduction to Movie Making
- Reviewing the Images You’ve Taken
- Transferring Files to Your Computer
- Chapter 2 Your Camera Roadmap
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Chapter 3 Camera Settings Menu
- Anatomy of the Menus
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Camera Settings Menu
- Image Size
- Aspect Ratio
- Quality
- RAW File Type
- Panorama: Size
- Panorama: Direction
- File Format (Movies)
- Record Setting (Movies)
- Dual Video Record
- Drive Mode
- Bracket Settings (a7R II Only)
- Flash Mode
- Flash Compensation
- Red Eye Reduction
- Focus Mode
- Focus Area
- Focus Settings
- AF Illuminator (Stills)
- AF Drive Speed (Movies) (a7R II Only)
- AF Track Sensitivity (Movies) (a7R II Only)
- Exposure Compensation
- Exposure Step
- ISO
- ISO Auto Minimum Shutter Speed (a7R II Only)
- Metering Mode
- White Balance
- DRO/Auto HDR
- Creative Style
- Picture Effect
- Picture Profile
- Zoom
- Focus Magnifier
- Long Exposure NR/High ISO NR
- Center Lock-On AF
- Smile/Face Detection
- Soft Skin Effect
- Auto Object Framing
- Auto Mode
- Scene Selection
- Movie
- SteadyShot
- SteadyShot Settings
- Color Space
- Auto Slow Shutter
- Audio Recording
- Audio Rec Level
- Audio Out Timing
- Wind Noise Reduction
- Memory Recall
- Memory
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Chapter 4 Custom Settings Menu
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Custom Settings Menu
- Zebra
- MF Assist
- Focus Magnifier Time
- Grid Line
- Marker Display
- Marker Settings
- Audio Level Display
- Auto Review
- DISP Button
- Peaking Level
- Peaking Color
- Exposure Settings Guide
- Live View Display
- Display Continuous AF Area
- Phase Detect. Area
- Pre-AF
- Zoom Setting
- Eye-Start AF
- FINDER/MONITOR
- Release w/o Lens
- Release w/o Card (a7R II Only)
- Priority Set in AF-S/Priority Set in AF-C
- AF w/Shutter
- AEL w/Shutter
- Silent Shooting (a7R II Only)
- e-Front-Curtain Shutter
- Superior Auto Image Extraction
- Exp. Comp. Set
- Reset EV Comp
- Bracket Order (a7 II Only)
- Face Registration
- APS-C Size (a7 II), APS-C/Super 35 (a7R II)
- AF Micro Adjustment
- Lens Compensation
- AF System (Stills) (a7R II Only)
- Video Light Mode (a7R II Only)
- Function Menu Set
- Custom Key Settings
- Dial Setup
- Dial Ev Comp
- Zoom Ring Rotate
- MOVIE Button
- Dial/Wheel Lock
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Custom Settings Menu
- Chapter 5 Wi-Fi and Application Menus
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Chapter 6 Playback and Setup Menus
- Playback Menu
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Setup Menu
- Monitor Brightness
- Viewfinder Brightness
- Finder Color Temperature
- Volume Settings
- Audio Signals
- Upload Settings
- Tile Menu
- Mode Dial Guide
- Delete Confirm
- Display Quality
- Power Save Start Time
- NTSC/PAL Selector
- Cleaning Mode
- Demo Mode
- TC/UB Settings
- Remote Control
- HDMI Settings
- 4K Output Selection (a7R II Only)
- USB Connection
- USB LUN Setting
- USB Power Supply (a7R II Only)
- Language
- Date/Time Setup
- Area Setting
- Copyright Info (a7R II Only)
- Format
- File Number
- Select REC Folder
- New Folder
- Folder Name
- Recover Image Database
- Display Media Information
- Version
- Certification Logo (Non-U.S./Canada Models Only)
- Setting Reset
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Chapter 7 Shooting Modes and Exposure Control
- Getting a Handle on Exposure
- How the a7 II Series Calculates Exposure
- The Importance of ISO
- Choosing a Metering Method
- Choosing an Exposure Mode
- Exposure Bracketing
- Dealing with Digital Noise
- Using Dynamic Range Optimizer
- Working with HDR
- Exposure Evaluation with Histograms
- Automatic and Specialized Shooting Modes
- Chapter 8 Mastering Autofocus Options
- Chapter 9 Advanced Techniques
- Chapter 10 Movie-Making Basics
- Chapter 11 Advanced Video Features
- Chapter 12 Choosing and Using Lenses
- Chapter 13 Working with Flash
- Chapter 14 Essential Tips for Your a7R II/a7 II
Product information
- Title: David Busch’s Sony Alpha a7R II/a7 II Guide to Digital Photography
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2015
- Publisher(s): Rocky Nook
- ISBN: 9781681980621
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