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Learning to Shoot with the Sony Alpha a7 Series

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Overview

Get up to speed with the features and capabilities of the Sony a7 series of mirrorless cameras.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • How to use this course
  • Key differences between the a7 series cameras
1. Quick Start
  • A guided tour: Buttons, ports, and controls
  • Getting ready to shoot
  • Powering up
  • Taking some shots in Auto mode
  • Shooting in scene modes
2. A Closer Look
  • Touring the viewfinder and LCD
  • Using the Quick Navi screen
  • Using the In-Camera Guide
  • Autofocus basics
  • Lens controls and zoom functions
  • Image review and playback
  • Changing image quality and size
3. Shooting in Programmed Auto Mode
  • What is Programmed Auto mode?
  • Changing ISO
  • Adjusting exposure compensation
  • Fine-tuning Program mode
4. Exploring Autofocus
  • Understanding focus points and autofocus
  • Focus modes: AF-A, AF-S, AF-C, and DMF
  • Focusing manually
5. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes
  • Shooting in Continuous (Burst) mode
  • Silent shooting
  • Using the self-timer
6. Understanding Exposure Controls
  • Understanding and switching between measuring modes
  • Exposure lock
  • Aperture-Priority Auto mode
  • Shutter-Priority Auto mode
  • Manual mode
  • Long-time exposures (Bulb)
  • Exposure bracketing
  • DRO and Auto HDR
  • White balance
7. Beyond the Basics
  • More playback options
  • Shooting with an external flash
  • Using Creative Style
  • Using Picture Effect
  • Shooting panoramas
8. Working with Video
  • Adjusting movie record settings
  • Choosing the right memory card for recording video
  • Attaching an external microphone to the camera
  • Recording movies in-camera
  • Using an external recorder to capture 4K video
  • Playback and deletion of movie files
  • Downloading and installing applications
9. Wireless Functions
  • Connecting to Wi-Fi to share photos
  • Remote controlling your camera
  • Remote controlling your camera with an app
  • Tethering your camera with a computer
Conclusion
  • Goodbye

Taught by

Richard Harrington

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