Learning to Shoot with the Sony Alpha a7 Series

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

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