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David Busch’s Sony Alpha a6700/ILCE-6700 Guide to Digital Photography

by David D. Busch

April 2024

Intermediate to advanced

440 pages

15h 54m

English

Rocky Nook

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Your Out-of-Box ExperienceInitial SetupBattery IncludedCharging the BatteryMounting a LensTurn on the PowerAdjusting the Diopter SettingInserting a Memory CardMenu Navigation Quick StartFormatting a Memory CardSelecting a Shooting ModeIntelligent Auto/Scenes SelectionOther ModesChoosing a Metering ModeChoosing a Focus ModeSelecting a Focus AreaOther SettingsAdjusting White Balance and ISOUsing the Self-TimerQuick Start to Movie MakingReviewing the Images You’ve TakenTransferring Files to Your ComputerWireless File Transfer

Using Cross ReferencesFront ViewThe Sony a6700’s Business EndAccessing SettingsFor Viewfinder Function MenuShooting Function MenuMain Menu AdjustmentsIntroducing the Touch Screen/PadTouch OptionsData DisplaysGoing TopsideUnderneath Your Sony a6700
Getting a Handle on ExposureEquivalent ExposureHow the a6700 Calculates ExposureCorrectly ExposedOverexposedUnderexposedThe Importance of ISOChoosing a Metering MethodMulti MeteringCenter MeteringSpot MeteringEntire Screen AveragingHighlight-Weighted MeteringChoosing an Exposure ModeAperture Priority (A) ModeShutter Priority (S) ModeProgram (P) ModeMaking Exposure Value ChangesManual Exposure (M) ModeUsing ISO AutoExposure BracketingContinuous BracketingSingle BracketingWhite Balance BracketingDRO BracketingDealing with Digital NoiseHigh ISO NoiseLong Exposure NoiseUsing Dynamic Range OptimizerWorking with HDRBracketing and Merge to HDRExposure Evaluation with HistogramsThe Live HistogramThe Playback HistogramsTonal RangeHistogram BasicsUnderstanding HistogramsFine-Tuning Exposure
Getting into FocusContrast DetectionPhase DetectionComparing the Two Hybrid ComponentsFocus Modes and OptionsFocus PocusAdding Circles of ConfusionYour Focus Mode OptionsFocus or Release Priority?Focus MagnifiedChoosing the AF AreaTracking and Focusing on Subjects, Faces, and EyesSubject Recognition OverviewMaking Your Subject Recognition SettingsMagic Autofocus—Set and ForgetYour AF-C to AF-S SwitchUnderstanding Aperture Drive in AFUsing Manual FocusBack-Button FocusActivating Back-Button Focus
Exploring Ultra-Fast ExposuresLong ExposuresContinuous ShootingCustomizing White BalanceShockless White BalanceFine-Tuning Preset White BalanceSetting a Custom White BalanceSetting White Balance by Color TemperatureInterval ShootingInterval Shooting ChecklistSettings RecapViewing Your Interval SequencesTime-Lapse MoviesStar TrailsFocus BracketingFreaky FocusFocus Bracket How-To
Menu NavigationMy Menu TabMain Menu TabShooting Menu Tab1. Image QualityJPEG/HEIF SwitchFile FormatRAW File TypeJPEG QualityJPEG Image SizeAspect Ratio(Movie) File FormatMovie SettingsS&Q SettingsTime-lapse SettingsLog Shooting SettingsProxy SettingsLong Exposure NR/High ISO NRHLG Still ImageColor SpaceLens Compensation2. MediaFormatRecover Image DatabaseDisplay Media Information3. FileFile/Folder Settings/FileSelect Recording FolderCreate New FolderCopyright InfoWrite Serial Number4. Shooting ModeAuto/Scene SelectionShoot ModeIntroduction to Memory RegistersRecall Camera SettingCamera Settings MemoryRegister Custom Shooting Set5. Drive ModeDrive ModeBracket SettingsInterval Shooting Functions6. Shutter/SilentSilent Mode SettingsShutter Typee-Front Curtain ShutterRelease w/o LensRelease w/o CardAnti-Flicker SettingsMovie Settings7. Image StabilizationSteadyShot(Movies) SteadyShotSteadyShot AdjustmentsFocal Length8. ZoomZoomZoom RangeCustom Key Zoom SpeedRemote Zoom SpeedUsing Zoom9. Shooting DisplayGrid Line Display/Grid Line TypeLive View Display SettingsEmphasized Record Display10. Marker Display
1. ExposureBULB Timer SettingsAuto Slow ShutterISOISO Range LimitISO Auto Minimum Shutter Speed2. Exposure CompensationExposure CompensationExposure StepExposure Standard Adjustment3. MeteringMetering ModeFace Priority in Multi MeteringSpot Metering PointAutoexposure Lock with Shutter4. FlashFlash ModeFlash CompensationExposure Compensation SettingsWireless FlashRed Eye ReductionExternal Flash SettingsRegister Flash Shooting Settings5. White BalanceWhite BalancePriority Settings in AWBShutter AWB LockShockless White Balance6. Color/ToneD-Range OptimizerCreative LookPicture ProfileSelect LUTManage User LUTsSoft Skin Effect7. Zebra DisplayZebra DisplayZebra Level
Focus Menu Tab1. AF/MFFocus ModePriority Set in AF-S/Priority Set in AF-CAF Tracking SensitivityAF Transition SpeedAF Subject Shift SensitivityAF AssistAF IlluminatorAperture Drive in AFAF with ShutterFull Time DMFPre-AF2. Focus AreaFocus AreaFocus Area LimitSwitch Vertical/Horizontal AF AreaFocus Area ColorAF Area RegistrationDelete Registered AF AreaAF Area Auto ClearArea Display During TrackingAF-C Area DisplayPhase Detect. AreaCirculation of Focus PointAF Frame Movement Amount3. Subject RecognitionSubject Recognition in AutofocusRecognition TargetRecognition Target Selection SettingRight/Left Eye SelectionSubject Recognition Frame DisplayFace MemoryRegistered Faces Priority4. Focus AssistantFocus MapAuto Magnifier in Manual FocusFocus MagnifierFocus Magnifier TimeInitial Focus Magnification(Movie) Initial Focus MagnificationAF in Focus Magnification5. Peaking DisplayPeaking DisplayPeaking LevelPeaking ColorPlayback Tab1. Playback TargetView Mode2. MagnificationEnlarge ImageEnlarge Initial MagnificationEnlarge Initial Position3. Selection/MemoProtectRatingRating Set (Custom Key)4. DeleteDeleteDelete Pressing TwiceDelete Confirmation5. EditCropRotatePhoto CaptureJPEG/HEIF Switch6. ViewingContinuous Playback for IntervalPlayback Speed for IntervalSlide Show7. Playback OptionImage IndexDisplay as GroupDisplay RotationPlayback Focus Frame DisplayDisplay Specified Time ImageImage Jump Setting
Network Menu Tab1. Smartphone Connect/PC RemoteSmartphone ConnectionPC Remote FunctionSelect on Camera and SendReset Transfer StatusConnect While Power OffRemote Shooting Settings2. StreamingUSB Streaming3. Wi-FiWi-Fi ConnectWPS Push/Access Point SettingsRegistering ManuallyWi-Fi Frequency BandDisplay Wi-Fi InformationSSID/PW Reset4. BluetoothBluetooth SettingsPairingManage Paired DeviceBluetooth Remote ControlDisplay Device Address5. Wired LANLAN IP Address SettingDisplay Wired LAN Info6. USB-LAN TetheringUSB-LAN ConnectionTethering Connection7. Network OptionAirplane ModeEdit Device NameAccess Authenticity SettingsAccess Authenticity InformationReset Network SettingsSetup Menu Tab1. Area/Date (Stills/Movies)LanguageArea/Date/Time SettingNTSC/PAL Selector2. Reset/Save SettingsSetting ResetSave/Load Settings3. Operation CustomizeCustom Key/Dial SettingsCustom Key/Dial SettingsCustom Key Settings (Playback)Function Menu SettingsDifferent Settings for Stills/MoviesDisplay (Screen Display) Settings(Movie) Record with ShutterZoom Ring Rotate4. Dial CustomizeCustom Key/Dial Settings (Stills) / Custom Key/Dial Settings (Movies)My Dial SettingsAv/Tv RotateDial/Wheel Lock5. Touch OperationTouch OperationTouch Panel/PadTouch Panel SettingsTouch Pad Settings6. AccessibilityScreen Reader7. Finder/MonitorSelect FINDER/MONITORMonitor BrightnessViewfinder BrightnessFinder Color TemperatureDisplay QualityFinder Frame RateMonitor Flip Direction8. Display OptionsTC/UB Display SettingsGamma Display AssistGamma Display Assist TypeDisplay LUT(Images) Remaining Shooting Display(Images) Auto ReviewShooting Mode Selection Screen9. Power Setting OptionAuto Monitor OffPower Save Start TimePower Save By MonitorAuto Power Off Temperature10. Sound OptionVolume Settings4 Channel Audio MonitoringAudio Signals11. USBUSB Connection ModeUSB LUN SettingUSB Power Supply12. External OutputHDMI ResolutionHDMI Output SettingsHDMI Information DisplayCTRL For HDMI13. Setup OptionVideo Light ModeSensor CleaningAuto Pixel Mapping/Pixel MappingVersionCertification Logo (Non-US/Canada Models Only)Display Serial NumberPrivacy Notice
Vloggers and StreamersSome FundamentalsFirst Things FirstPreparing to Shoot VideoSteps During Movie MakingMore About Frame Rates and Bit RatesFrame RatesBit RatesChoosing Metering/Exposure ModesStop That!Choosing an Autofocus ModeTracking in VideoTips for Movie MakingCompositionLighting for VideoAudioLens Craft
More on Sensors and Crop FactorsSensor SizeCrop FactorOther Important ParametersFrame GuidesTime Codes and User BitsPicture ProfilesGamma, Gamma Ding DongSelect LUT (Movies)Manage User LUTs (Movies)More on 4K VideoUsing an External RecorderAudio SettingsAudio RecordingAudio Recording LevelAudio Out TimingWind Noise ReductionMulti-interface Shoe Audio Settings
Don’t Forget the Crop FactorChoosing a LensOther E-Mount LensesA-Mount LensesWhat Lenses Can Do for YouCategories of LensesUsing Wide-Angle LensesAvoiding Potential Wide-Angle ProblemsUsing Telephoto and Tele-Zoom LensesAvoiding Telephoto Lens ProblemsSteadyShot and YouHow It Works
Why Flash?Electronic Flash BasicsHow Electronic Flash WorksFlash ModesFlash Exposure CompensationRed Eye ReductionUsing an External Electronic FlashGuide Numbers, Hot Shoes, and MoreHVL-F60M/RM/RM2 Flash UnitsHVL-F46RM Flash UnitHVL-F45RM Flash UnitHVL-F43M Flash UnitHVL-F28RM Flash UnitHVL-F20M Flash UnitWireless Flash (Optical)Key Wireless ConceptsSetting Channels and Remote GroupsSetting RatiosRadio Control

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10 `Movie-Making Basics`

As we’ve seen during our exploration of its features so far, the a6700 is superbly equipped for taking still photographs of very high quality in a wide variety of shooting environments. But this camera’s superior level of performance is not limited to stills. It’s highly capable in the movie-making arena as well. It can shoot Full HD (high-definition) and 4K (ultra-high-definition) clips. Sony has also provided overrides for controlling all important aspects of a video clip.

So, even though you may have bought your camera primarily for shooting stationary scenes, you acquired a device that’s also great for recording high-quality video clips. Whether you’re looking to record informal clips of the family on vacation, ...