Simplifying the A7CII
p.1 #1Simplifying the A7CII
Hi Everyone
Has anyone thought how it might be possible to simplify the interface of this camera, I am currently writing a guide based on what I have found, my needs are fairly unique (in my mind....) in that I want to just set the camera up so that the positions 1,2 and 3 reflect what I want to use the camera for.
example:
1. daytime monochrome imagery(RAW Only) mainly for street, and using highlight metering.
2. colour daytime photography (RAW Only) mainly for street, and using highlight metering.
3. Setup for evening / lowlight
all other buttons to an extent locked down, so I cannot mess up the stored settings in 1,2 and 3.
Main aim is simplify the camera setup so I can concentrate on capturing images / composition etc.
So more than anything I am looking for thoughts, good ideas, and not looking forward to being dissuaded, as I have other cameras with everything enabled. but always looking for advise on the above or tips or other tricks I might n0t have thought about.
Has anyone thought how it might be possible to simplify the interface of this camera, I am currently writing a guide based on what I have found, my needs are fairly unique (in my mind....) in that I want to just set the camera up so that the positions 1,2 and 3 reflect what I want to use the camera for.
example:
1. daytime monochrome imagery(RAW Only) mainly for street, and using highlight metering.
2. colour daytime photography (RAW Only) mainly for street, and using highlight metering.
3. Setup for evening / lowlight
all other buttons to an extent locked down, so I cannot mess up the stored settings in 1,2 and 3.
Main aim is simplify the camera setup so I can concentrate on capturing images / composition etc.
So more than anything I am looking for thoughts, good ideas, and not looking forward to being dissuaded, as I have other cameras with everything enabled. but always looking for advise on the above or tips or other tricks I might n0t have thought about.
Jun 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM
p.1 #2Simplifying the A7CII
Unless I am missing something just set your settings to what you want for each of your examples and save them in the memory you want.
Jun 24, 2026 at 11:08 AM
p.1 #3Simplifying the A7CII
I just use A in my everyday shooting as it gives me an extra bank. 1 is single AF color. 2 is a mono setting. 3 is a landscape mode using rear button for AF. I wish we had a couple more, but there’s always the memory card save options. End of day, this is a pretty basic camera.
Jun 24, 2026 at 11:57 AM
p.1 #4Simplifying the A7CII
The thing that would really simplify my a7C II shooting experience the most is to add an a7C III: More a7C’s = more better! 
As for custom settings, right now I use 1 & 2 for Street settings, and 3 is for Landscapes. FN and quick menus are also setup with settings I frequently adjust. These customizations are just so personal/individual that I’m not sure how a guide can help…but it might.
I’m all for anyone making guides and recommendations, because every so often there will be some little insight I can glean to improve my experience just that little bit more.
As for custom settings, right now I use 1 & 2 for Street settings, and 3 is for Landscapes. FN and quick menus are also setup with settings I frequently adjust. These customizations are just so personal/individual that I’m not sure how a guide can help…but it might.
I’m all for anyone making guides and recommendations, because every so often there will be some little insight I can glean to improve my experience just that little bit more. Jun 24, 2026 at 01:35 PM