How I set up my A7iii for photography

My Equipment list:

Filming camera gear:

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These cameras are pretty amazing in that you can customise them in so many different ways, so by all means this is in no way the only way to set your camera up, it’s just the way I like it and the way I have set it up after lots of shoots.

It gives me access to everything I need and I’ve got all these settings memorised, mainly through repetition of use.

I mainly shoot in either aperture priority or manual mode.

When things are happening or changing quickly in front of me, I need to be quick in getting my settings. Aperture priority is a little like a semi automatic mode and when used in conjunction with the exposure compensation dial, I can very quickly get the settings I want. Click here for aperture priority.

When things are more controlled, I switch to manual mode. This gives me total control over everything I want. Say for instance landscape shooting, I have time to change the settings as the conditions change. On portrait shoots, I control the lights and move the subject to where I want….so a nice controlled environment.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Setting up the Sony A7iii for Photography
0:22 - The modes I use
1:20 - The Menus
1:35 - Tab 1 1/14 Quality
2:15 - Tab 1 2/14 Noise reduction
2:38 - Tab 1 3/14 Drive mode
3:42 - Tab 1 5/14 Focus settings
5:39 - Tab 1 6/14 Focus Eye-AF
6:36 - Tab 1 7/14 Focus area register
7:15 - Tab 1 9/14 Exposure, ISO and metering
8:11 - Tab 1 10/14 Exposure settings
9:24 - Tab 1 12/14 White balance, creative style and PP
10:23 - Tab 1 13/14 Focus assist menu
12:25 - Tab 2 4/9 Shutter/steady shot
13:46 - Tab 2 6/9 Display/Auto Review
16:21 - Setting Custom Keys
19:59 - Setting the Function Menu
22:02 - Tab 2 9/9 Custom Operation 2
22:54 - Tab 5 1/7 Setup 1
23:35 - Touch operation
25:08 - File number
25:38 - Rec Media settings
26:08 - My Menu settings

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Thanks

Mike

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[solowonabeat]

Wow. I know I’m 5 years late here. But you have been the most informative channel to cover the A7iii menu that I’ve found here on YouTube. As an absolute beginner, thank you for elaborating on every single aspect in the menu, as it really helps me understand what purpose they serve and to decide which preferences are right for me.

A lot of channels are great in explaining the menus, but they often skip over half the options, and just say “set this one to “on” and set this one at “auto”” etc. without telling the viewer why they choose those settings.

Thank you, Mike! I’ll be exploring all of your other guide videos on the A7iii with great appreciation!

[sc]

Excellent. So far, after having gone through 10 such videos, this is by far the best, the most useful, and user-friendly. He explains almost every single option, its function and its need. Most people just gloss over. And, personally I do not like people waving their arms and hands in front of me, talking rapidly and loudly like they are over-caffeinated. Such videos I shut off after 2 seconds. This person focuses his videos on the information, not himself. The voice is soft and steady and the viewer is able to understand the information being presented without getting distracted by theatrics. Thank you Mike.

[chriswellstead]

Just in the process of moving from another brand to SONY your videos are a great way of getting everything set up and ready, much appreciated.

[GuyFawkessupbiches]

I watched one video of this guy, and I got hooked on his voice. Super soft voice, he explains why he uses settings instead "use this because I'm a pro and you're not" like other youtubers. You're videos are very in depth and I love it.

[elboogie]

Thanks for this explanation of the settings. Most people only talk about the video settings, so it's good to see someone talking about photography with this camera.

[niftytwo]

Hi Mike.. This is the first time I've seen your tutorials.. Two weeks ago I bought the Sony A/7/3 after using the A6000 and the A/7/2 For 3 years.. To be very honest and screaming for help, , , I'm bloody lost Mate.. I've spent the past two weeks tying to configure the custom buttons but so far you are the only Person that talks in a way that an old Bloke like me can follow.. You are steady and clear.. It's too late at night just now to do any more learning.. I'm really sick of Blokes jumping/screaming and singing like whatever and I can't learn a thing from them... As somebody once used to say Mike... I'll be back.. Neville J... Australia...

[thomaswhite-yxie]

Thank you so much. Very informative video. Have been shooting with a6000 forever and recently upgraded to a7iii. So many settings, but you made it seem a lot easier.

[jacquisalisbury]

Hi. I just bought a Sony A7 iii yesterday and your video has been totally amazing at helping me set things up. So straight forward and understandable. Thank you so much and I'm so glad I found your channel. I have subscribed

[fredkampinos]

I bought that camera 2 days ago, was really confused(Canon user for years) with menu and now with your help, I have changed almost everything in my camera as you mentioned. A 7III is so amazing and you, Mike are Top Man. Thanks.

[Prem_Travel_Diaries]

Thanks for making this video, this is very helpful for lot of people who are using A73. I have been using my camera from couple of months and some of the setting really came to me as a surprise which are very important one for quick shooting and also help in avoiding mistakes while shooting. 👍

[garykendall]

Mike, like many of the other commenters on here, I've had my a7iii for a few months without properly diving into all the settings. As an Apple addict, I find Sony's menu system quite intimidating and unintuitive, almost like going back to DOS! In any case, having stumbled upon your video series, I now wish I could wind back the clock to just before I took it with me to the Kruger... Fantastic content, super clear, amazingly helpful - I feel like I'm now able to make the most of this sensational camera. Thanks a mill, and please keep it up.

[CharlesWilliams-xwbe]

I am so glad to of found you, thank you for going through this in such depth

[brafuptop]

legend, finally found the best settings for photography thank you!

[mika]

I bought the Sony A7III yesterday and coming from Nikon I was a bit lost and this video was exactly what I was looking for. Clear and comprehensive. Thank you !

[flhxs]

Mike, thank you for sharing. Your video is extremely helpful.

[annablondel]

very useful video, 3rd. time I watch it since I got my A7iii Sony camera and still helps me, thank you Mike!

[GJSsongsmith]

Brilliant Mike, got my A7 iii yesterday …will be setting it up today . Some great tips thanks 🙏

[anindyanet]

Just got my A7iii today. Your video helped a lot ! Thanks for posting such a useful video.

[chrisperrywv]

Holy cow! I’m amazed as how customizable this camera is!

[suttoncarpetcleaningdistri]

Thank you so much Mike! An utterly fabulous & phenomenal resource - which was as if a magic solution to setting up my “oh so complex A7iii menu” was solved in such a clear, well -paced, straight-forward & superbly delivered video. Thank you so much again, KeithN.