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p.4 #1Sony A7/A7R Setup
Lightroom import:
I think you set the file types to import in the import dialog (and then Lightroom rembers them) and not in the preferences. Personally I have never filtered on this since I almost always shoots raw and whenever I make an exception I want to import the jpeg files as well.
I think you set the file types to import in the import dialog (and then Lightroom rembers them) and not in the preferences. Personally I have never filtered on this since I almost always shoots raw and whenever I make an exception I want to import the jpeg files as well.
Dec 04, 2013 at 07:43 AM
p.4 #2Sony A7/A7R Setup
Everytime I try connection my phone to the camera, it says the connection or wifi signal is too weak... I guess I'll have to try with someones ipad or something to see if its an issue with my phone or not.
Dec 04, 2013 at 10:06 AM
p.4 #3Sony A7/A7R Setup
We could maintain a list of known-good phones and tablets?
Known to work:
- iPhone 5S
- iPad Air
Known to work:
- iPhone 5S
- iPad Air
Dec 04, 2013 at 10:14 AM
p.4 #4Sony A7/A7R Setup
I've connected to my Samsung Galaxy 3 without issue or difficulty. However, I doubt I shall be using it as a remote because of lack of functionality. Someone said the in-camera app needs updating to provide more functionality but until and unless it allows magnified viewing on the phone (without touching the camera) I shan't bother to figure out how to do this.
Dec 04, 2013 at 10:46 AM
p.4 #5Sony A7/A7R Setup
waterden wrote:
I've connected to my Samsung Galaxy 3 without issue or difficulty. However, I doubt I shall be using it as a remote because of lack of functionality. Someone said the in-camera app needs updating to provide more functionality but until and unless it allows magnified viewing on the phone (without touching the camera) I shan't bother to figure out how to do this.
hmm i wonder why im having so much trouble...
I've connected to my Samsung Galaxy 3 without issue or difficulty. However, I doubt I shall be using it as a remote because of lack of functionality. Someone said the in-camera app needs updating to provide more functionality but until and unless it allows magnified viewing on the phone (without touching the camera) I shan't bother to figure out how to do this.
hmm i wonder why im having so much trouble...
Dec 04, 2013 at 11:46 AM
p.4 #7Sony A7/A7R Setup
carstenw wrote:
We could maintain a list of known-good phones and tablets?
Known to work:
- iPhone 5S
- iPad Air
iPhone 4s worked for me
We could maintain a list of known-good phones and tablets?
Known to work:
- iPhone 5S
- iPad Air
iPhone 4s worked for me
Dec 04, 2013 at 01:02 PM
p.4 #8Sony A7/A7R Setup
I tried to use Aperture Preview (dof-preview) but I only get it to work when zoomed out and not when I had magnified the view. Anyone know if this is possible and if so how?
Dec 04, 2013 at 01:04 PM
p.4 #9Sony A7/A7R Setup
Jeff Kott wrote:
Zebra
?
Comes from video exposure control.
http://eyefish.tv/production-guide/technical-guides/exposure-and-zebra-patterns
Zebra
?Comes from video exposure control.
http://eyefish.tv/production-guide/technical-guides/exposure-and-zebra-patterns
Dec 04, 2013 at 01:06 PM
p.4 #10Sony A7/A7R Setup
Jeff Kott wrote:
Zebra?
From the video realm, the numbers ought to correspond to the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) unit of measurement, something from the composite video age, but are probably just a relative guide in the digital age from the little bit of reading I've done.
If set to 100+ you'll get an indication of any elements in the scene that are at or are approaching clipping levels.
Zebra
?From the video realm, the numbers ought to correspond to the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) unit of measurement, something from the composite video age, but are probably just a relative guide in the digital age from the little bit of reading I've done.
If set to 100+ you'll get an indication of any elements in the scene that are at or are approaching clipping levels.
Dec 04, 2013 at 01:07 PM
p.4 #11Sony A7/A7R Setup
Thanks that worked for the memory. Also thanks for the url for the real manual.
I have the power off set to 1 minute, and I have seen the camera off (the the power switch on), although I have not noticed if it works consistently.
Download this manual, it is much better:
http://docs.sony.com/release/ILCE-7_7R_guide_EN.pdf
To set the memory settings, set up the camera how you like it, then go to Menu>Camera>Page 7>Memory, and press the center button. You need then to choose which bank.
Dec 04, 2013 at 01:23 PM
p.4 #12Sony A7/A7R Setup
Known to work with Smart Remote Control and PlayMemories Mobile:
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 5S
- iPad Air
- Samsung Galaxy 3
- Samsung Galaxy 4 (incl. NFC)
Edited on Dec 04, 2013 at 02:11 PM · View previous versions
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 5S
- iPad Air
- Samsung Galaxy 3
- Samsung Galaxy 4 (incl. NFC)
Edited on Dec 04, 2013 at 02:11 PM · View previous versions
Dec 04, 2013 at 01:40 PM
p.4 #13Sony A7/A7R Setup
My Samsung Galaxy 4 works. I just hold the phone to the camera, and NFC does the rest. Very easy. 
Dec 04, 2013 at 01:48 PM
p.4 #14Sony A7/A7R Setup
Thanks wfrank and Michael.
Do you think using the Zebra exposure indications can be useful for still photos and would this be more accurate, less accurate or about the same as relying on the histogram?
Do you think using the Zebra exposure indications can be useful for still photos and would this be more accurate, less accurate or about the same as relying on the histogram?
Dec 04, 2013 at 01:57 PM
p.4 #15Sony A7/A7R Setup
Lee Saxon wrote:
It's really neat that if you map ISO to a button (which you definitely should, it's way too easy to change accidentally when mapped to the thumb wheel) the front control dial adjusts it by default 1/3 steps but the rear control dial adjusts it by whole steps.
How did you do that? And what rear control, the main wheel does it in 3rds?
I read somewhere that the 1/3 steps in ISO are just fake anyway (at least for Canon).
It's really neat that if you map ISO to a button (which you definitely should, it's way too easy to change accidentally when mapped to the thumb wheel) the front control dial adjusts it by default 1/3 steps but the rear control dial adjusts it by whole steps.
How did you do that? And what rear control, the main wheel does it in 3rds?
I read somewhere that the 1/3 steps in ISO are just fake anyway (at least for Canon).
Dec 04, 2013 at 02:56 PM
p.4 #16Sony A7/A7R Setup
Not sure Jeff but from a little bit of testing here in the sun it does seem that 105+ gives a possibly useful indication of blown out areas that might not be large enough to show a spike in the histogram large enough to catch. Whether it's useful or not... I might never find out as I find the appearance lags and is more distracting than a lagging histogram.
EDIT: One advantage of the Zebra markings is they remain visible while the Histogram does not when one is adjusting shutter / aperture and the visible shutter/aperture indicator pops up, displacing histogram. Maybe I will leave 105+ Zebra on for a bit.
wfrank: re ISO
Gear > Custom Key Settings > Control Wheel > change to Not Set
Gear > Custom Key Settings > Custom Button 3 (trash) > change to ISO
Once changed, click Trash/C3 and you have full stop movement with rear dial, 1/3 with front dial, or you can scroll through them with the Control Wheel as well.
EDIT: One advantage of the Zebra markings is they remain visible while the Histogram does not when one is adjusting shutter / aperture and the visible shutter/aperture indicator pops up, displacing histogram. Maybe I will leave 105+ Zebra on for a bit.
wfrank: re ISO
Gear > Custom Key Settings > Control Wheel > change to Not Set
Gear > Custom Key Settings > Custom Button 3 (trash) > change to ISO
Once changed, click Trash/C3 and you have full stop movement with rear dial, 1/3 with front dial, or you can scroll through them with the Control Wheel as well.
Dec 04, 2013 at 03:13 PM
p.4 #17Sony A7/A7R Setup
Thanks Michael, got it. Neat undocumented feature. Though in the best case there would have been a setting for the step size. I believe there is a half-step option for time and aperture, but not for ISO.
So now I need a button set free for ISO. Currently I have the down-button-on-wheel, but that is too far away from the thumb if you want to use the rear dial (not rear wheel) when in VF mode. C1 is magnifying and very handy for me so I cant replace that.
A prospect is the AEL button. I've changed so AEL is also achieved with half press shutter button. This makes no sense for AF users, but I am manual only person so it is perfect (I hope).
However, when you press the AEL button there's the industry standard asterisk (*) shown in VF and that is al well. But oddly, when half pressing the shutter the asterisk is NOT shown. But AEL is locked. Can anyone find a reason for that?
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As a Canon (5D2) user and used to super swift change of ISO this seem to be a drag on the Sony. Love the customization possibilities (which is far beyond Canon) but this one seem unnecessarily quirky.
So now I need a button set free for ISO. Currently I have the down-button-on-wheel, but that is too far away from the thumb if you want to use the rear dial (not rear wheel) when in VF mode. C1 is magnifying and very handy for me so I cant replace that.
A prospect is the AEL button. I've changed so AEL is also achieved with half press shutter button. This makes no sense for AF users, but I am manual only person so it is perfect (I hope).
However, when you press the AEL button there's the industry standard asterisk (*) shown in VF and that is al well. But oddly, when half pressing the shutter the asterisk is NOT shown. But AEL is locked. Can anyone find a reason for that?
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As a Canon (5D2) user and used to super swift change of ISO this seem to be a drag on the Sony. Love the customization possibilities (which is far beyond Canon) but this one seem unnecessarily quirky.
Dec 04, 2013 at 03:47 PM
p.4 #18Sony A7/A7R Setup
wfrank,
If you're manual focus only (as am I for now) and have the half shutter set to AEL lock, why not use the AF/MF button for focus magnification and the C1 button for ISO?
That's how I've set mine up on a preliminary basis.
If you're manual focus only (as am I for now) and have the half shutter set to AEL lock, why not use the AF/MF button for focus magnification and the C1 button for ISO?
That's how I've set mine up on a preliminary basis.
Dec 04, 2013 at 03:56 PM
p.4 #19Sony A7/A7R Setup
Thanks Jeff, yes that was the prospect for ISO but is possibly a good switch. I called it the "AEL-button" but it is the same as AF/MF of course. I'll try your scheme.
And, as we both apparently use half press for AEL lock: do you get the (*) which I miss as I tried to explain above?
And, as we both apparently use half press for AEL lock: do you get the (*) which I miss as I tried to explain above?
Dec 04, 2013 at 04:01 PM
p.4 #20Sony A7/A7R Setup
wfrank wrote:
Thanks Jeff, yes that was the prospect for ISO but is possibly a good switch. I called it the "AEL-button" but it is the same as AF/MF of course. I'll try your scheme.
And, as we both apparently use half press for AEL lock: do you get the (*) which I miss as I tried to explain above?
I just got my camera yesterday and set it up late last night. I'll check when I get home later.
Thanks Jeff, yes that was the prospect for ISO but is possibly a good switch. I called it the "AEL-button" but it is the same as AF/MF of course. I'll try your scheme.
And, as we both apparently use half press for AEL lock: do you get the (*) which I miss as I tried to explain above?
I just got my camera yesterday and set it up late last night. I'll check when I get home later.
Dec 04, 2013 at 04:03 PM