a7/a7R/a7S/a7 II Overview Training Tutorial

TABLE OF CONTENTS/VIDEO INDEX:
0:00 Introduction
0:54 Lens, Battery, Memory Card
2:53 Ports
4:33 Taking a Picture
4:56 Reviewing a Picture
6:26 Customizing DISP (Gear 2)
8:47 Aperture Priority
11:42 Shutter Priority
13:35 Manual Mode
15:13 Bulb Mode (Single Shutter Only, No HDR, No Auto-Smile)
19:13 Shutter Modes
22:55 Bracketing
25:24 Focusing Modes
28:32 Focus Points
32:08 Manual Focus (Gear 1, 2)
35:46 Adapting Lenses (Gear 5, Camera 7)
38:14 Metering Modes
39:58 Changing ISO
42:59 Exposure Compensation
44:47 White Balance
46:13 Diopter
47:30 Video
50:14 Formatting a Memory Card (Toolbox 5)
51:07 Shooting Raw (Camera 1)
52:56 Disabling the Beep (Toolbox 1)
53:45 Assigning C Buttons (Gear 6)
55:39 Back-button Focus (Gear 4, 6)
58:00 Wi-Fi
1:01:36 Lens Suggestions

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[TonyAndChelsea]

📷Lens Suggestions📷
Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 /m50

[fosterkerrison]

This was a million times more informative than Sony's manual! Thanks so much!

[hegemomusick]

This is a hidden Gem who still here in 2024?

[khalilkafieh]

5 years later this is still helping people, love my new sony a7ii!

[JohnSmith-oyev]

I have been doing photography for a while and have watched numerous videos. But your description of f stop and aperture is the best I’ve ever heard

[evadjg]

WOW! GOOD input OVERKILL! If I or anyone doesn't understand their Sony after this, then...replay your very detailed tutorial! Thanks

[r.jimlad]

I love your simple, down to earth and jargon-free explanations and your relaxed, chatty delivery.

[shastapaul]

A 5 year old tutorial and still very relevant. Thanks so much.

[georgerubin]

I been trying understand my Sony 7Rii camera. This tutorial was the best for accomplishing that task.
Thanks a million, George

[danielstuff]

One of the best tutorials I've ever watched! So well explained. Going to buy your How to Create Stunning Digital Photography book to watch more videos and learn more from you, thanks!

[SamSilk]

Hey Tony! I was looking for a training video about the A7II, I'm just at the beginning of the video but I was glad to see your face turn up on top of my search results, quality is always there!

[forrestning]

This is extremely helpful! Just bought an A7ii and watched this video 7 years ago still amazing.
Have been shooting for here and there for a few years but I learned so much from this video. It's bring a lot value although I was working for a photography education studio (as an marketer) for a year.
Good vid very helpful. Thanks!

[Luvsandrac]

I recently bought my first full frame and instead of going with a Nikon or Canon, I purchased a Sony Aii and I felt overwhelmed to learn how to use it. I have watched so many videos and got more frustrated because I did not feel like I was understanding how to get the best use out of my new camera. Today, everything got a lot more clearer for me as I watched your video. Thank you so

[stryker]

one of the best Tutorial on A7ii in YouTube (Y) i learned alot from my camera, Thanks

[robertgill]

I really like Tony’s teachings. I recently purchased a Sony alpha 7 o’clock to a couple years ago when it first came out. What I like about his teachings on the camera is he makes it very simple and he’s also easy to follow. He also seems like he’s a guy that really cares about about people. He is a phenomenal teacher and I will subscribe to his teachings on this camera. I am dyslexic and even with his teachings I can follow him very easily. Thanks Tony

[markhouseholder]

..receiving my a7 ii today, decided to buy instead of a7r ii for money and kit lens...when a7r iii is released i will upgrade.
Tony, as usual you have done a masterful job, my only wish is that you guys reviewed all of my hobbies !!! so if you could develop a love for motorcycling, boating, food, parenting and woodworking it would be helpful. thanks for what you do!!!

[MAli-tinj]

I just bought Sony a7 2 in 2024 as a beginner this video is still helpful today. Thank you.

[aps]

Tony, just wanted to give a huge "thank you" for this video. I'm borrowing a friend's a7 and this is the first legit camera I've ever touched. The lens on the camera is an adapted Nikon 35mm f/2D, so not all of Sony's functionality is available. Even still, this video has helped me a TON to figure out some of the basics of photography.

I'm trying to decide between an a6500 and something like an 80D or T6i, so hands-on experience is great, and you're helping me not waste my time with the camera.

[crzymxcn]

All I needed from this video was how to turn off that annoying beep. But watching how well this video was made in definitely watching other vids. Awesome, simple, informative

[rajatmig]

For a person whose, last camera was a canon point and shoot, your video helped understand all the dials and setting on this camera