CLASS DESCRIPTIONUse is Archive: Your New Camera With ConfidenceAFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:Use the advanced focusing system with 425 Contrast points and 693 phase detection pointsUnderstand and leverage bracketing options for Exposure, White Balance and Dynamic Range OptimizerUse the multitude of customizing optionsUse video features like 4K video, slow motion, and time-lapseBetter use any modern mirrorless features like the EVFABOUT JOHN’S CLASS:Sony set the bar high by calling the Sony A7 III a basic mirrorless camera, packing the $2,000 body-only digital camera with a 24.2 megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor and image processor capable of 10 fps..
Archive: CLASS DESCRIPTIONUse Your New Camera With ConfidenceAFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:Use the advanced focusing system with 425 Contrast points and 693 phase detection pointsUnderstand and leverage bracketing options for Exposure, White Balance and Dynamic Range OptimizerUse the multitude of customizing optionsUse video features like 4K video, slow motion, and time-lapseBetter use any modern mirrorless features like the EVFABOUT JOHN’S CLASS:Sony set the bar high by calling the Sony A7 III a basic mirrorless camera, packing the $2,000 body-only digital camera with a 24.2 megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor and image processor capable of 10 fps.
The entry level full frame camera is is being touted as one of the best options for full frame, even among Canon and Nikon competitors.This class helps you get the most of your Sony camera with a complete step-by-step walkthrough of the camera’s features, whether you are just picking up the a7 III for the first time or you want to learn new tricks for your well-loved camera..
The entry level full frame camera is being touted as one of the best options for full frame, even among Canon and Nikon competitors.This class helps you get the most of your Sony camera with a complete step-by-step walkthrough of the camera’s features, whether you are just picking up the a7 III for the first time or you want to learn new tricks for your well-loved camera.
expert photographer John Greengo is Join as he gives you all the information you need to understand this Sony Alpha camera's buttons, menus, and functions -- without the 642-page instruction manual.WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:Anyone who has purchased, or is thinking about purchasing the Sony A7 IIIEQUIPMENT USED:Sony A7 IIIABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:John Greengo is a veteran instructor and an experienced photographer with over 50 Fast Start classes in the CreativeLive catalog..
Join expert photographer John Greengo as he gives you all the information you need to understand this Sony Alpha camera's buttons, menus, and functions -- without the 642-page instruction manual.WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:Anyone who has purchased, or is thinking about purchasing the Sony A7 IIIEQUIPMENT USED:Sony A7 IIIABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:John Greengo is a veteran instructor and an experienced photographer with over 50 Fast Start classes in the CreativeLive catalog.
He is has dove into the complex menu systems of multiple Sony cameras including the a6000, a6500, a9, and a7r III, as well as mirrorless and DSLRs from Panasonic, Nikon, and Canon..
He has dove into the complex menu systems of multiple Sony cameras including the a6000, a6500, a9, and a7r III, as well as mirrorless and DSLRs from Panasonic, Nikon, and Canon.
dissecting new cameras, is Besides being adept at John works as a travel and outdoor photographer..
Besides being adept at dissecting new cameras, John works as a travel and outdoor photographer.
his experience is With in analyzing camera manuals, he will discuss the complete breakdown of your camera’s exposure, focus, metering, video and more..
With his experience in analyzing camera manuals, he will discuss the complete breakdown of your camera’s exposure, focus, metering, video and more.
this class, is After you’ll be able to use your new Sony A7 III with confidence.SHOW LESSLESSONSClass IntroductionDuration:16:37Dip your feet into the world of Sony cameras with the class instruction..
After this class, you’ll be able to use your new Sony A7 III with confidence.SHOW LESSLESSONSClass IntroductionDuration:16:37Dip your feet into the world of Sony cameras with the class instruction.
the class is Walk through what to expect for and learn about how the camera compares to Canon and Nikon DSLRs..
Walk through what to expect for the class and learn about how the camera compares to Canon and Nikon DSLRs.
the differences is Note with the Sony a7r III and learn camera care basics.2Photo BasicsDuration:04:38New to photography?.
Note the differences with the Sony a7r III and learn camera care basics.2Photo BasicsDuration:04:38New to photography?
John is covers the basics like what a mirrorless camera is and using an EVF..
John covers the basics like what a mirrorless camera is and using an EVF.
basic terms is Learn like aperture, ISO, and shutter speed as well as factors like APS-C versus full frame sensors.3Camera Controls: Control Wheel & Shutter ReleaseDuration:04:08Take your first picture (if you haven't already) with the basic, most-used controls on the Sony camera body..
Learn basic terms like aperture, ISO, and shutter speed as well as factors like APS-C versus full frame sensors.3Camera Controls: Control Wheel & Shutter ReleaseDuration:04:08Take your first picture (if you haven't already) with the basic, most-used controls on the Sony camera body.
the control wheel and shutter release, is Explore as well as the joystick that's new to the Sony a7 III (hint: the joystick also doubles as a button).4Camera Controls: Mode DialDuration:26:05Learn the Sony a7 III's available modes by exploring the mode dial..
Explore the control wheel and shutter release, as well as the joystick that's new to the Sony a7 III (hint: the joystick also doubles as a button).4Camera Controls: Mode DialDuration:26:05Learn the Sony a7 III's available modes by exploring the mode dial.
you is From why shouldn't use auto (and when you should) to how to use advanced modes like aperture priority mode and manual mode, dissect the different shooting modes on the camera.5Camera Controls: Top DeckDuration:18:35Navigate the remainder of the controls on the top of the camera, including the custom controls, like programming Sony's excellent eye AF.6Camera Controls: Back Side ControlsDuration:15:00Demystify the controls at the back of the camera body..
From why you shouldn't use auto (and when you should) to how to use advanced modes like aperture priority mode and manual mode, dissect the different shooting modes on the camera.5Camera Controls: Top DeckDuration:18:35Navigate the remainder of the controls on the top of the camera, including the custom controls, like programming Sony's excellent eye AF.6Camera Controls: Back Side ControlsDuration:15:00Demystify the controls at the back of the camera body.
essentials is Learn from focusing the viewfinder to AF modes to using the LCD screen.7Back Side Controls: Function ButtonDuration:25:35Jump into that "Fn" button and the quick menu controls that it brings up..
Learn essentials from focusing the viewfinder to AF modes to using the LCD screen.7Back Side Controls: Function ButtonDuration:25:35Jump into that "Fn" button and the quick menu controls that it brings up.
Here, is you can find shortcuts to adjusting options like ISO, AF mode, continuous shooting mode, and white balance.8Back Side Controls: Wheel & Custom ButtonsDuration:10:58Continuing the journey through the back of the camera, learn all the options for the multi-purpose wheel, from shortcut EVF options to ISO.9Left & Right Side ControlsDuration:07:02Decipher all the doors and ports at the side of the camera, including what accessories work well with the Sony camera body, the camera's NFC option, and the dual memory card slots.10Bottom ControlsDuration:04:59The camera body doesn't have a lot of pieces at the bottom, but here, John walks photographers through easy tricks like finding the serial number and adding the battery grip accessory.11Front Controls & LensesDuration:13:16Sony cameras don't often have a ton of controls at the front -- but learn the essentials on the front, as well as how to safely swap lenses..
Here, you can find shortcuts to adjusting options like ISO, AF mode, continuous shooting mode, and white balance.8Back Side Controls: Wheel & Custom ButtonsDuration:10:58Continuing the journey through the back of the camera, learn all the options for the multi-purpose wheel, from shortcut EVF options to ISO.9Left & Right Side ControlsDuration:07:02Decipher all the doors and ports at the side of the camera, including what accessories work well with the Sony camera body, the camera's NFC option, and the dual memory card slots.10Bottom ControlsDuration:04:59The camera body doesn't have a lot of pieces at the bottom, but here, John walks photographers through easy tricks like finding the serial number and adding the battery grip accessory.11Front Controls & LensesDuration:13:16Sony cameras don't often have a ton of controls at the front -- but learn the essentials on the front, as well as how to safely swap lenses.
EF E-Mount lenses. is Then, dive into.
Then, dive into EF E-Mount lenses.
the best zoom lens is Learn and prime lenses to use with the camera body, some with built-in image stabilization..
Learn the best zoom lens and prime lenses to use with the camera body, some with built-in image stabilization.
lenses is Besides using from Sony and Zeiss, dig into using Canon lenses on a Sony camera with an adapter.Get Sony A7 III Fast Start - John greeng, Only Price $4212Menu Page 1: Quality/Image Size 1Duration:09:48Sony camera menus can be confusing and long -- start the trek through the a7 III's menus in this lesson by looking at the first sections on image quality, image size, and RAW vs..
Besides using lenses from Sony and Zeiss, dig into using Canon lenses on a Sony camera with an adapter.Get Sony A7 III Fast Start - John greeng, Only Price $4212Menu Page 1: Quality/Image Size 1Duration:09:48Sony camera menus can be confusing and long -- start the trek through the a7 III's menus in this lesson by looking at the first sections on image quality, image size, and RAW vs.
JPEG.13Menu Page 2: is Quality/Image Size 2Duration:03:56Continuing diving through the image quality and size menus with features like ISO noise reduction, color space controls, and in-camera lens corrections.14Menu Pages 3-5: Shoot Mode/Drive 1/AF1Duration:09:02Adjust settings for multiple photos including burst mode settings and image bracketing by learning the shoot mode menu.15Menu Page 6: AF2Duration:05:42The Sony a7 III is often noted for the autofocus improvement over earlier models..
JPEG.13Menu Page 2: Quality/Image Size 2Duration:03:56Continuing diving through the image quality and size menus with features like ISO noise reduction, color space controls, and in-camera lens corrections.14Menu Pages 3-5: Shoot Mode/Drive 1/AF1Duration:09:02Adjust settings for multiple photos including burst mode settings and image bracketing by learning the shoot mode menu.15Menu Page 6: AF2Duration:05:42The Sony a7 III is often noted for the autofocus improvement over earlier models.
the different AF options is Dig through by digging into what all the features in the AF2 menu mean.16Menu Pages 7 & 8: AF3 & AF4Duration:05:56Continue digging into the AF menu and learn what features are a waste of battery and what features are actually useful like setting a second AF area.17Menu Pages 9-11: Exposure & FlashDuration:06:33Fine-tune your Sony camera's exposure settings with advanced menu tools like choosing whether or not to leave settings intact when the camera powers off and setting limits for the auto ISO.18Menu Page 12: Color/WB/Img ProcessingDuration:08:49Color photos not looking so hot?.
Dig through the different AF options by digging into what all the features in the AF2 menu mean.16Menu Pages 7 & 8: AF3 & AF4Duration:05:56Continue digging into the AF menu and learn what features are a waste of battery and what features are actually useful like setting a second AF area.17Menu Pages 9-11: Exposure & FlashDuration:06:33Fine-tune your Sony camera's exposure settings with advanced menu tools like choosing whether or not to leave settings intact when the camera powers off and setting limits for the auto ISO.18Menu Page 12: Color/WB/Img ProcessingDuration:08:49Color photos not looking so hot?
John is walks you through the Sony camera color menu, which contains controls for options like white balance..
John walks you through the Sony camera color menu, which contains controls for options like white balance.
John is walks through the menu options, explaining what tools like dynamic range optimizer and picture profiles entail.19Menu Page 13: Focus AssistDuration:06:03Ever get home from a shoot thinking you got a great shot only to see it on a bigger screen and realize it's just a bit soft?.
John walks through the menu options, explaining what tools like dynamic range optimizer and picture profiles entail.19Menu Page 13: Focus AssistDuration:06:03Ever get home from a shoot thinking you got a great shot only to see it on a bigger screen and realize it's just a bit soft?
Sony's is Learn built-in tools for making sure you nab a sharp shot, including focus magnification and focus peaking, available through that OLED Tru-Finder EVF..
Learn Sony's built-in tools for making sure you nab a sharp shot, including focus magnification and focus peaking, available through that OLED Tru-Finder EVF.
the different focus assist tools is Walk through what do, how to use them, and how to customize them.20Menu Page 14: Shooting AssistDuration:06:29Dig into game-changing tools you may not even realize exist by exploring the shooting assist menu..
Walk through what the different focus assist tools do, how to use them, and how to customize them.20Menu Page 14: Shooting AssistDuration:06:29Dig into game-changing tools you may not even realize exist by exploring the shooting assist menu.
anti-flicker is Learn how to turn on to get consistent results with lights that are flickering..
Learn how to turn on anti-flicker to get consistent results with lights that are flickering.
a speed is This often happens at too fast for you to perceive, but can create shots that are too dark because of the timing of the flicker and the image..
This often happens at a speed too fast for you to perceive, but can create shots that are too dark because of the timing of the flicker and the image.
the face AF is Discover how to tell who to prioritize and more in the shooting assist menu.21Camera Settings: MovieDuration:07:43Mirrorless cameras are often just as excellent when tasked with recording video..
Discover how to tell the face AF who to prioritize and more in the shooting assist menu.21Camera Settings: MovieDuration:07:43Mirrorless cameras are often just as excellent when tasked with recording video.
the video settings inside the menu, is Learn how to adjust including choosing 4K video or HD, along with advanced options like wind noise reduction.22Camera Settings: Shutter & Steady ShotDuration:08:37On the Sony a7 III, users can adjust the way the shutter works..
Learn how to adjust the video settings inside the menu, including choosing 4K video or HD, along with advanced options like wind noise reduction.22Camera Settings: Shutter & Steady ShotDuration:08:37On the Sony a7 III, users can adjust the way the shutter works.
a second curtain shutter is Learn what is..
Learn what a second curtain shutter is.
the Sony camera is Dive into how to turn on silent mode using a global shutter, and when you should avoid using this feature.23Camera Settings: Zoom & Display Auto ReviewDuration:07:13The Sony camera menu has several zoom and display options..
Dive into how to turn the Sony camera on silent mode using a global shutter, and when you should avoid using this feature.23Camera Settings: Zoom & Display Auto ReviewDuration:07:13The Sony camera menu has several zoom and display options.
Digital zoom is is available but should be avoided because of a loss in image quality, leaving the menu option set to optical zoom only..
Digital zoom is available but should be avoided because of a loss in image quality, leaving the menu option set to optical zoom only.
Inside this submenu, is learn how to adjust the display options to review your images.24Camera Settings: Custom OperationDuration:11:55Still using the camera's default set-up?.
Inside this submenu, learn how to adjust the display options to review your images.24Camera Settings: Custom OperationDuration:11:55Still using the camera's default set-up?
The Sony a7 III, is like many Sony cameras, can be custom programmed..
The Sony a7 III, like many Sony cameras, can be custom programmed.
the camera is Learn how to set up for your shooting style for the easiest access to the most frequently used settings from customizing the control scheme to organizing your own function setting menu.25Network MenuDuration:11:19The Sony a7 III has both Wi-Fi and NFC..
Learn how to set the camera up for your shooting style for the easiest access to the most frequently used settings from customizing the control scheme to organizing your own function setting menu.25Network MenuDuration:11:19The Sony a7 III has both Wi-Fi and NFC.
the Wi-Fi is Dig into how to use to easily share images, including sending to a smartphone, sharing with a computer, or shooting with a tether.26Playback MenuDuration:07:18The playback menu contains all the options for working with images after you've shot them..
Dig into how to use the Wi-Fi to easily share images, including sending to a smartphone, sharing with a computer, or shooting with a tether.26Playback MenuDuration:07:18The playback menu contains all the options for working with images after you've shot them.
the playback menu options, is Walk through from deleting images and rating images to jumpstart the culling process.27Setup MenuDuration:26:52Dig into how to customize the setup of your camera, from the brightness of the LCD screen to turning down the camera's beeps..
Walk through the playback menu options, from deleting images and rating images to jumpstart the culling process.27Setup MenuDuration:26:52Dig into how to customize the setup of your camera, from the brightness of the LCD screen to turning down the camera's beeps.
This menu is is one that contains a lot of features that are set once and forgotten, John says, but there are some essential revisited sections like the sensor cleaning mode and formatting the memory card.28My Menu OverviewDuration:08:13Find the menu daunting?.
This menu is one that contains a lot of features that are set once and forgotten, John says, but there are some essential revisited sections like the sensor cleaning mode and formatting the memory card.28My Menu OverviewDuration:08:13Find the menu daunting?
Sony's is My Menu allows photographers to save the most frequently used menu settings to quickly find the option without digging through pages of menu options..
Sony's My Menu allows photographers to save the most frequently used menu settings to quickly find the option without digging through pages of menu options.
The custom menu idea is has been around for a while on Nikon and Canon DSLRs, but it's a relatively new feature for Sony cameras.SHOW ALL 29 LESSONS29Camera OperationDuration:10:14Now that you've covered the ins and outs of the cameras, work through a checklist to prep the camera for operation..
The custom menu idea has been around for a while on Nikon and Canon DSLRs, but it's a relatively new feature for Sony cameras.SHOW ALL 29 LESSONS29Camera OperationDuration:10:14Now that you've covered the ins and outs of the cameras, work through a checklist to prep the camera for operation.
a handful is Walk through of different shooting scenarios from portraits to sports and how to choose the appropriate settings for that shot..
Walk through a handful of different shooting scenarios from portraits to sports and how to choose the appropriate settings for that shot.