The Amazing Sony A1/A7/A9/APS-C & Anything else welcome Mega Thread!

snerkler said:
Few questions about the Sony A7's

When you're reviewing an image can you set a button that at a press it zooms the image in to 1:1 at the area of the focus point?
Can you set a button that sets the AF point back to the centre point?
Does the AF point stay in place if you change orientation? What I mean is that if I have centre point set when the camera is in landscape orientation, can I set a different AF point when I turn the camera to portrait and then when I go back to landscape it's stayed as the centre point?
Is there a button/quick access to bracketing mode, and can you select this to take 3 or 5 images, and at varying +/- ev's?
How do you set Auto ISO? On my D750 I hold the ISO button and turn the rear dial to set ISO, and then I can turn the front dial to set AUTO ISO on/off, this allows me to set the low ISO higher if I want. Is it similar on Sony?
Does AUTO ISO work in manual mode, and can you use exp comp in manual?
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You need an X-T2 or X-H1....hahaha :D:D:D
 
snerkler said:
Few questions about the Sony A7's

When you're reviewing an image can you set a button that at a press it zooms the image in to 1:1 at the area of the focus point?
Can you set a button that sets the AF point back to the centre point?
Does the AF point stay in place if you change orientation? What I mean is that if I have centre point set when the camera is in landscape orientation, can I set a different AF point when I turn the camera to portrait and then when I go back to landscape it's stayed as the centre point?
Is there a button/quick access to bracketing mode, and can you select this to take 3 or 5 images, and at varying +/- ev's?
How do you set Auto ISO? On my D750 I hold the ISO button and turn the rear dial to set ISO, and then I can turn the front dial to set AUTO ISO on/off, this allows me to set the low ISO higher if I want. Is it similar on Sony?
Does AUTO ISO work in manual mode, and can you use exp comp in manual?
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Can you put those on bullet points please?
 
snerkler said:
Few questions about the Sony A7's

  • When you're reviewing an image can you set a button that at a press it zooms the image in to 1:1 at the area of the focus point?
  • Can you set a button that sets the AF point back to the centre point?
  • Does the AF point stay in place if you change orientation? What I mean is that if I have centre point set when the camera is in landscape orientation, can I set a different AF point when I turn the camera to portrait and then when I go back to landscape it's stayed as the centre point?
  • Is there a button/quick access to bracketing mode, and can you select this to take 3 or 5 images, and at varying +/- ev's?
  • How do you set Auto ISO? On my D750 I hold the ISO button and turn the rear dial to set ISO, and then I can turn the front dial to set AUTO ISO on/off, this allows me to set the low ISO higher if I want. Is it similar on Sony?
  • Does AUTO ISO work in manual mode, and can you use exp comp in manual?
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In order
1. Yes they added this feature starting with A7RII
2. I don't think you can set a button but there is preset button that does this
3. Don't know never tried, eye-AF bro moving points is sooo 2015 :D
4. Don't think there is a button but I believe you can set it up to access from quick access fn menu. I'll recheck tonight.
5. On sony you have a dial each for aperture, shutter and ISO. Just turn the wheel you hit the auto ISO option.
6. Yes

p.s. I haven't tried the newer mark III bodies yet
 
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snerkler said:
Few questions about the Sony A7's

  • When you're reviewing an image can you set a button that at a press it zooms the image in to 1:1 at the area of the focus point?
  • Can you set a button that sets the AF point back to the centre point?
  • Does the AF point stay in place if you change orientation? What I mean is that if I have centre point set when the camera is in landscape orientation, can I set a different AF point when I turn the camera to portrait and then when I go back to landscape it's stayed as the centre point?
  • Is there a button/quick access to bracketing mode, and can you select this to take 3 or 5 images, and at varying +/- ev's?
  • How do you set Auto ISO? On my D750 I hold the ISO button and turn the rear dial to set ISO, and then I can turn the front dial to set AUTO ISO on/off, this allows me to set the low ISO higher if I want. Is it similar on Sony?
  • Does AUTO ISO work in manual mode, and can you use exp comp in manual?
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No 2 is yes. On my A7RIII I set the centre press of the joystick to *focus standard* this re centres the cursor thingy
 
nandbytes said:
In order
1. Yes they added this feature starting with A7RII
2. I don't think you can set a button but there is preset button that does this
3. Don't know never tried, eye-AF bro moving points is sooo 2015 :D
4. Don't think so
5. On sony you have a dial each for aperture, shutter and ISO. Just turn the wheel you hit the auto ISO option.
6. Yes
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Press the joystick down and it’ll reset focus to centre.
 
snerkler said:
Few questions about the Sony A7's

  • When you're reviewing an image can you set a button that at a press it zooms the image in to 1:1 at the area of the focus point?
  • Can you set a button that sets the AF point back to the centre point?
  • Does the AF point stay in place if you change orientation? What I mean is that if I have centre point set when the camera is in landscape orientation, can I set a different AF point when I turn the camera to portrait and then when I go back to landscape it's stayed as the centre point?
  • Is there a button/quick access to bracketing mode, and can you select this to take 3 or 5 images, and at varying +/- ev's?
  • How do you set Auto ISO? On my D750 I hold the ISO button and turn the rear dial to set ISO, and then I can turn the front dial to set AUTO ISO on/off, this allows me to set the low ISO higher if I want. Is it similar on Sony?
  • Does AUTO ISO work in manual mode, and can you use exp comp in manual?
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Does the A9 count?
  1. Yes
  2. By default pressing the joystick in does it on A9 at least
  3. Shares the same AF point, can't see an option to make them independent
  4. on the A9 there is a dial for bracketing
  5. The big dial on the back, press it on the right where it says 'ISO'
  6. Yes and yes
 
The Rocket said:
No 2 is yes. On my A7RIII I set the centre press of the joystick to *focus standard* this re centres the cursor thingy
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Yup. I’ve set my centre button to do the same. Re centres the point/uses the centre focus point for focusing on af-s.
 
nandbytes said:
My camera doesn't have one :(
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On the original A7 it’s the centre button of the jog wheel (unless you’ve assigned that to something else).

FYI I have no idea which camera you have. Pure guessin’!
 
dancook said:
Does the A9 count?
  1. Yes
  2. By default pressing the joystick in does it on A9 at least
  3. Shares the same AF point, can't see an option to make them independent
  4. on the A9 there is a dial for bracketing
  5. The big dial on the back, press it on the right where it says 'ISO'
  6. Yes and yes
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Yes there is a dial on all A7 bodies also but I think he wants the camera to auto bracket and take pictures at a single click at a preset brackets

Or that's how I read it
 
ohms12 said:
On the original A7 it’s the centre button of the jog wheel (unless you’ve assigned that to something else).

FYI I have no idea which camera you have. Pure guessin’!
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A7RII and original A7 and yes I know, like I said there is a preset button to do this but I don't think you can assign it to another button
 
nandbytes said:
Yes there is a dial on all A7 bodies also but I think he wants the camera to auto bracket and take pictures at a single click at a preset brackets

Or that's how I read it
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Where's the bracket option on the A7 dial? I can't see it.
 
nandbytes said:
In order
1. Yes they added this feature starting with A7RII
2. I don't think you can set a button but there is preset button that does this
3. Don't know never tried, eye-AF bro moving points is sooo 2015 :D
4. Don't think there is a button but I believe you can set it up to access from quick access fn menu. I'll recheck tonight.
5. On sony you have a dial each for aperture, shutter and ISO. Just turn the wheel you hit the auto ISO option.
6. Yes

p.s. I haven't tried the newer mark III bodies yet
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The Rocket said:
No 2 is yes. On my A7RIII I set the centre press of the joystick to *focus standard* this re centres the cursor thingy
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Raymond Lin said:
Press the joystick down and it’ll reset focus to centre.
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dancook said:
Does the A9 count?
  1. Yes
  2. By default pressing the joystick in does it on A9 at least
  3. Shares the same AF point, can't see an option to make them independent
  4. on the A9 there is a dial for bracketing
  5. The big dial on the back, press it on the right where it says 'ISO'
  6. Yes and yes
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nandbytes said:
Yes there is a dial on all A7 bodies also but I think he wants the camera to auto bracket and take pictures at a single click at a preset brackets

Or that's how I read it
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Thanks guys. So pretty much does the things that I want. Having it store AF point by orientation is a nice feature to have but not essential.

With regards to the bracketing in an ideal world I'd set a 3 shot bracket with 0 and +/-2ev and just press and hold the shutter and it takes all three shots and then stops.
 
snerkler said:
Thanks guys. So pretty much does the things that I want. Having it store AF point by orientation is a nice feature to have but not essential.

With regards to the bracketing in an ideal world I'd set a 3 shot bracket with 0 and +/-2ev and just press and hold the shutter and it takes all three shots and then stops.
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I know it can remember the address points so when you turn between landscape to portrait it stays moves it with you, so if it’s too left in landscape, when your turn to portrait it’ll move to top left in portrait (but would be top right in landscape)

The name of it is weird but I set it 2 days ago.
 
Raymond Lin said:
I know it can remember the address points so when you turn between landscape to portrait it stays moves it with you, so if it’s too left in landscape, when your turn to portrait it’ll move to top left in portrait (but would be top right in landscape)

The name of it is weird but I set it 2 days ago.
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Not sure I quite follow you but that could be it. Unfortunately Sony don't have a decent PDF manual that I can download.
 
snerkler said:
Few questions about the Sony A7's

  • When you're reviewing an image can you set a button that at a press it zooms the image in to 1:1 at the area of the focus point?
  • Can you set a button that sets the AF point back to the centre point?
  • Does the AF point stay in place if you change orientation? What I mean is that if I have centre point set when the camera is in landscape orientation, can I set a different AF point when I turn the camera to portrait and then when I go back to landscape it's stayed as the centre point?
  • Is there a button/quick access to bracketing mode, and can you select this to take 3 or 5 images, and at varying +/- ev's?
  • How do you set Auto ISO? On my D750 I hold the ISO button and turn the rear dial to set ISO, and then I can turn the front dial to set AUTO ISO on/off, this allows me to set the low ISO higher if I want. Is it similar on Sony?
  • Does AUTO ISO work in manual mode, and can you use exp comp in manual?
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Yes to all except for bracketing i don't know
 
dancook said:
i'm outputing my jpgs at max 2500px, so the original is bigger - but here's a big one

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/887/40344433544_3721cc0881_o.jpg

also it's keeping up with spontaneous happenings and birds in flight damn well.
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Looks good to me (y)

Raymond Lin said:
https://www.wimarys.com/sony-a7iii-setup-guide-tips-tricks/


Swt. V/H AF Area
This is called Orientation linked AF points in Canon language. Switch AF point/AF Area to align with your subject in landscape mode (horizontal) if you change the camera orientation to Portrait (vertical) mode.
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Thanks for this, I shall take a gander (y)
 
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