a7/a7R/a7S/a7 II Overview Training Tutorial

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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 7 жыл бұрын

📷Lens Suggestions📷 Sony 55mm f/1.8 on Amazon help.tc/s55 Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 /m50 Sony 70-200 f/4 on Amazon help.tc/sony200 Sony 24-70 f/4 on Amazon help.tc/s70 Sony 16-35 f/4 on Amazon help.tc/s16 Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 on Amazon help.tc/r24 Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 on Amazon help.tc/r14

@gelezinisvilkas6867 7 жыл бұрын

18 minutes of watching, and I learned so much already. Simple, logical, and with showing the real difference. Now I realize what is Bulb mode, what is difference between low and high F's, and a lot more.Thank you a lot, you have a great diction and totally realize what to talk about. And look solid, also, its way interesting to watch :D

@camxcook 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't see the 24-70 f/2.8 gm mentioned. Is that because of the size and price?

@arjunkishtwaria 6 жыл бұрын

24-70 is the kit lens with sony a7 III.Thank you so much. You make amazing videos.

@ivanavalos3911 5 жыл бұрын

Everything except the lens I already have :(

@imjakehiggs 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the video tutorial mentioned for the Sony A7sII? Can you reply with a link?

@hegemomusick9888 4 ай бұрын

This is a hidden Gem who still here in 2024?

@austing.8517 Ай бұрын

Me. Just about to shoot a feature with the a7s II

@Dribin Ай бұрын

Me 😊

@fosterkerrison 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jacknicholasny 3 жыл бұрын

Foster Kerrison I despise Sony manuals. They are a labyrinth of information with lots of dark corners. And they don't even call the camera, "camera". It's the "product", not the camera.

@JohnSmith-oy1ev 6 жыл бұрын

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

@r.jimlad4826 5 жыл бұрын

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

@khalilkafieh8099 3 жыл бұрын

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

@SamSilk 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@SocyQueen2012 6 жыл бұрын

Tony, this is the BEST tutorial video in the whole web. THANK YOU!!! I find myself returning to this video over and over again.

@benjaminjones474 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome T.T, I truly learned more from you then the other video's I have viewed. Thanks a bunch and look forward to your other T.T video's.

@EmaN-yk3yj 3 жыл бұрын

BEST SONY TUTORIAL IN KZfaq PERIOD !!!! Loved it made me comfortable & confident with the camera

@karimmaguella4670 Жыл бұрын

Still up to date ! Loved this tutorial, it’s becoming rare to see videos this informative

@simonjohnantony 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought one. Your video has and will continue to be a great help. I’ll be coming back to it often. Thanks.

@evelinafreeman3994 5 жыл бұрын

This is an AMAZING tutorial! Thank you so much for putting it out there for people to learn step by step! Greatly appreciated :)

@forrestning8305 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@erikl10001 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this video. Fact that its broken up with the index, you're realistic take on everything, the occasional jokes. I love it! I'm new to digital but familiar with film so the settings and menus are the least appealing part of going digital and this video simplifies things a ton and gets the basics worked out as well as some more advanced stuff. Thank you!

@aviiator.380 9 жыл бұрын

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

@WonderlandUnited 7 жыл бұрын

I can honestly state that you are the guy who taught me how to take good photos! Your books that I have are fantastic! Thank you so much for your work Tony!

@AstroLaVista 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, you always explain things so clearly, it's such a valuable skill to have! The A7 mk1 has come down in price so much now I couldn't ignore it any longer. Thanks to your video I feel well prepared to tackle their notorious menu system. Cheers!

@robertgill3282 5 жыл бұрын

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

@georgerubin3722 8 жыл бұрын

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

@LuciaHewitt 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree with you more! I'm ashamed.... but I've had my camera for more than a year and I found the settings so daunting I packed it away. Thank you Tony, I now have a better grip on the settings :)

@vik5796 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, especially for putting the content page. Made searching for what I needed so much easier! Keep up the great work.

@ap247 8 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch this tutorial I adapt my setting preferences. Trial and error datum clip, good job.

@alinamakei1198 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Huge thanks for sharing and explaining so many details versus just a brief overview.

@IndigoChild007 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THESE REVIEWS. THE BEST EVER YT CHANNEL ON LEARNING ABOUT YOUR CAMERA AND LENS!!! *Had to shout*

@davidmonak114 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice in depth info, I have the A7S II mostly for video, looking forward to your video tips.

@MohawkGCreative 4 жыл бұрын

Holy Cow!! What a video!! Picked up my first Sony this week and this tutorial is amazing!! Thank you!

@Dreamhawke 5 жыл бұрын

Simply perfect. I just moved from Canon to an a7ii and this really showed me how to use my camera.

@LaOneRose 2 жыл бұрын

This was SUCH a good tutorial. Simple but very thorough

@MaureenClarkPhotog 8 жыл бұрын

Nice job Tony. Well done and VERY professional and informative.

@danielstuff4159 8 жыл бұрын

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!

@TonyAndChelsea 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Enjoy it!

@DextersAudioLab 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this in depth run through! Answered a lot of questions I was coming across while learning my new a7ii

@corbonzo1 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! what an incredibly well put together video. every part of it was fantastic, I especially appreciate you breaking down the video in the description! definitely will be hanging out in my favorites

@mlstrib 6 жыл бұрын

Hi T, sincerely, thank you and Chelsea. I've learned so much, from my first full frame (6d) to my present one (a7rii). When I started I followed your advice to invest in lenses, I wound up buying Canon 24-70 & 70-200 L's and now I own those plus a couple primes (a zeiss f4 16-35, and Canon 50 1.8). I've thoroughly enjoyed all. And on that note, and on the off chance someone is still reading this, T&C do a great job reminding folks to have fun within their means. All is much appreciated. After watching y'all for a year I've finally purchased your books this morning, will review after I've read. Have a good'n👍

@shastapaul8544 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Wozzi7 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Very well made and the timings in the description was a nice touch.

@VivianaVillanuevaPicolini 4 жыл бұрын

WOW, i just got one of these and this video is blowing my mind, THANKS!!!!

@ayalamih 3 жыл бұрын

Best camera tuturial ever. Full of useful information conveyed articulately and with with humour, I watched it right through, Something I rarely do. Thanks Tony :)

@RexSingleton 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tony. This by far is the best A7RII tutorial I have found. I am coming from Canon and am struggeling a bit to get my head around all the controls of the Sony camera. Well done!

@MySamuelking 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your presentation. Incredibly helpful!!

@yusseffruiz4932 5 жыл бұрын

Super useful!! It's amazing how detailed is the explanation of everything!

@roarchristoffersen 4 жыл бұрын

17 min into this video, and I can only say it's the best tutorial I've seen so far !!!!

@johncassini5868 5 ай бұрын

I've been watching your video tutorials for a few years now and they are Spot On! I have the A7Rii and I've been trying to get it to do Phase Detection focus points. Well you just solved why I can't find the feature. The A7Rii is not equipped with it. Only the A7ii and other models. Thank You Tony Northrup!

@kerriflynn4808 5 жыл бұрын

New to the Sony family and I'm super thankful for this! Thank you!

@Stillcage 3 жыл бұрын

I was terrified by the length of this video but honestly this video was so informative and clear it was a blast learning. Thank you so much for the break down your great at what you do.

@possummanrld 5 жыл бұрын

What is not to like about this tutorial? Excellent! Thank you sooo much, Tony! Many long standing mysteries were either solved or clarified, and not for just this particular Sony model. Many of these menu items and concepts actually cross over into the later "A" mount camera menus, like my old A-77II. Very well done! I will be watching it several more times, until I know it all by heart! PS - for many years I did not know "ISO" was actually a word, not an acronym. Not only does it make someone who knows it "Look: a lot smarter. And it is a great piece of trivia as well! Thank you so much again!

@apfree82 6 жыл бұрын

Used this to navigate the Sony A7S ii I just rented from Samys here in LA. SOOOO SO helpful man. Legit. Thanks!

@tommoisan2755 8 жыл бұрын

A fantastic tutorial! So easy to watch. You feel like you are in good hands.

@heatherengelsman7821 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Your delivery of information is so clean and on point. I appreciate being able to jump around in the video and I will be back many times to this tutorial I'm sure. :)

@MrMolinari 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great tutorial. Such a classy guy with the goofiest laugh ever. :D Very informative and a pleasure to watch.

@davidbuckalew4308 8 жыл бұрын

terrific tutorial. just got the a7rii and this review is the best i've found. So inspiring actually that I've turned off my sound, purchased a copy of both your books and the neewer stimer. Youre the man tony, thanks for your time and effort.

@Flannelcarpenter 4 жыл бұрын

This was the best tutorial I’ve come across. Thank you so much.

@mikaelschulin4315 8 жыл бұрын

Another fabulous video Mr Northrup! Just great!!

@srt8speed 7 жыл бұрын

Great comprehensive tutorial- thanks Tony !!

@stirlingheadridge 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent and very complete instructional video. Thanks!

@lorenzohodges6843 5 жыл бұрын

I have been shooting Canon for 20 years. I sincerely say thank you. I needed this

@alexplan4116 10 ай бұрын

The best tutorial ever on Sony camera!

@Eye-V. 5 жыл бұрын

Just got the A7ii and this was soooo useful. Thanks man 🤙

@CarolUndy 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You make wonderful videos and this one is no exception.

@TonyAndChelsea 8 жыл бұрын

+Carol Undy Thanks, Carol!

@dlerer 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@chrismachado07 7 жыл бұрын

Sooooo much more comfortable with my camera . Switched from canon and was not ok until I watched this. Thank you !!

@Bullybeef972 8 жыл бұрын

Very well explained! Looking forward to more of your future videos!

@invernante1985 5 жыл бұрын

Tony, I just bought my first mirrorless alpha 7 and this video saved me a lot of time to understand the why’s and put the initial configuration. Plus I learned the way to go with future lens purchases. Thank you a lot. I did like, subscribed and will buy your book. Great work, thanks again.

@theSergeantGonzalez 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your patience and explanation.

@user-ls6ow4ze3g 8 ай бұрын

Great explanation. Sony A7ii is my first camera im a complete novice right out of the box and this tutorial has explained it so well, thanks sooo much

@reuel-elijames8796 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, I recently bought the Sony Alpha A7 and a 16mm F2.8 lens to go with it. I watched this video the whole way through with my camera in front of me and really appreciate all the advice and wisdom you put out to help photographers become accustomed to new kit!

@Iamkam_12 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I've learned so much more here than I did reading the manual.

@jo-annadelantar1725 4 жыл бұрын

you really help me a lot... just bought my sony a7. you are so good in explaining..

@elmerdeloso594 8 жыл бұрын

Tony, thank you for your superb, objective and clear videos!! I'm among one of tens of thousands of followers. And thank you for publishing those awesome books as well. Your choice of words and pacing of speech is how others should use as benchmark.

@alirezahosseini5129 8 жыл бұрын

Grate job Tony. Extremely helpful video as always.

@michaeltrapani4052 8 жыл бұрын

Best A7 video I've seen.

@revlo1557 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! One of the best if not thee best camera/photography tutorial videos I've ever seen. Thank you so much.

@GaryDichtenberg 8 жыл бұрын

Tony excellent job. Clear and helpful.

@goldenstardust 7 жыл бұрын

Just taken the plunge and purchased a second hand Sony A7ii (body only). Migrating from micro four thirds. As funds stretched, will start by adapting my collection of vintage lenses until I can afford new Sony FE lens. Useful information for me in your tutorial, thank you so much.

@juandeleon3068 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks tony! Great video as always.

@MAli-ti3nj Ай бұрын

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

@cruishall 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. It's been helpful and picked up good reminders about the camera.

@AllenFreemanMediaGuru 8 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to say I've been using the Sony 24-240mm and it is super sharp at all settings. So glad I got it!

@lennymo9088 Жыл бұрын

Great video Tony. Jeez, I have a lot to learn.

@calvinwu1 9 жыл бұрын

great overview video! thanks tony!

@rguttfield 8 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best tutorials I have ever watched, really clear and very informative, Thank you!

@TonyAndChelsea 8 жыл бұрын

+rguttfield Thanks, and you're welcome!

@tomsavige6100 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks... very helpful. Can't wait to play with my A7rII

@fictionfactory7164 7 жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable and informative video which is much appreciated Tony.

@timmoses6135 5 жыл бұрын

I just got a new Sony a7. You explain this camera in simple terms so the complex becomes understandable. In fact I plan to purchase your book(s) so I can be a much better photographer. Thank you so much. Your tutorials are amazing indeed!!

@marcoruegg1604 8 жыл бұрын

Got my A7II yesterday and now after watching this video I am totally ready to get out and start shooting. Thank you so much for that great video!

@TonyAndChelsea 8 жыл бұрын

+Marco Ruegg Glad to help! Enjoy it!

@johndaly5819 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with all the positive comments, thank you so much this is a great tutorial, I’ve learned more in the first 20 minutes than I have in the last five years owning the camera

@PhilEVignolaJr 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony Northrup for another great overview video! Keep up the great work.

@AnaGarcia-xq5gy 4 жыл бұрын

Btw love your video, I've seen it so many times and I'm still learning new things, thank you!

@kristigull 7 жыл бұрын

so thorough! and the linked table of contents is super helpful. thanks so much for this!

@alidurani6715 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. After searching on KZfaq for days to find a video that shows me how to use my A7rii I came across your video. Amazing job thanks for helping people like me. 🙏🏻

@jcurran2414 6 жыл бұрын

The most useful Vid I've seen. Thanks you so much.

@pillowprimeu.s5127 Жыл бұрын

have to watch couple times to understand my camera; thank you , its already help me alot

@jimmgarbis3960 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Just awesome. Slowly watched while trying everything on my new A7ii. Thanks alot.

@aps5150 7 жыл бұрын

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.