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CreativeLive

Sony A9 Fast Start

via CreativeLive

Overview

We know what it’s like to dive right into taking pictures with your new camera. But trying to understand the manual can be a frustrating experience. Get the most out of your new mirrorless Sony A9 with this complete step-by-step walk-through of the camera’s features.

Join expert photographer John Greengo for a fast-track introduction, and unlock your camera’s full potential. In this Fast Start class, you’ll learn:

  1. How to utilize the 20 frames/second with full autofocus feature
  2. How to understand the new menu systems
  3. How to use the camera's 4K video capabilities

John is a CreativeLive veteran instructor and an experienced photographer. He has extensive experience teaching the technical minutiae that makes any camera an effective tool: aperture, ISO, the Rule of Thirds, and the kinds of lenses you’ll need to suit your camera body. This Fast Start includes a complete breakdown of your camera’s exposure, focus, metering, video and more. John will also explain how to customize the Sony A9 settings to work for your style of photography.

Syllabus

  • Camera Overview
  • Photo Basics
  • Camera Controls: Dials, Auto and Movie Mode
  • Cameral Controls: P Mode, A Mode, S Mode, M Mode
  • Top Deck: Exposure Comp, Custom Key Settings, White Balance
  • Top Deck: Focus Area & Flash
  • Drive Dial
  • Back Side: Focus Mode & Shutter
  • Back Side: Electronic ViewFinder
  • Function Button: Top Row
  • Function Button: Bottom Row
  • Back Side: Playback
  • Left & Right Side
  • Bottom, Front & Sony Lenses
  • Menu: Camera Setting 1 Page 1-3
  • Menu: Camera Setting 1 Page 4-6
  • Menu: Camera Setting 1 Page 7-9
  • Menu: Camera Setting 1 Page 10-13
  • Menu: Camera Setting 2 Page 1-2
  • Menu: Camera Setting 2 Page 3-4
  • Menu: Camera Setting 2 Page 5-6
  • Menu: Camera Setting 2 Page 7-9
  • Menu: Network
  • Menu: Playback
  • Menu: Setup
  • Menu: My Menu
  • Camera Operation

Taught by

John Greengo

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