Sony Alpha Focus Masterclass
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- Master focus techniques and the perfect combination of camera settings to achieve pin-sharp images when using Sony Alpha E-Mount Cameras.
CORRECTION: The A7III can also use AF tracking when shooting in Continuous Drive mode using an aperture of f/11. At the time of making the movie I believed it was only the A9 that was OK with apertures smaller than f/8.
0:00 Start
2:27 Depth of field basics
09:20 Advice on wide, zone and spot area focus
13:02 Focus blur and motion blur
16:45 CDAF & PDAF
25:13 Landscape photography: Manual focus
31:44 Portraits: Eye-AF and face detection
40:44 Portraits: Fallback settings (DMF)
50:54 Macro photography
58:37 Action photography (Lock-on/tracking)
1:22:10 Movies
1:26:34 Outro
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best bang for the buck.
I'm using the custom key shoot on c3, what do you use c3 for?
Hands down one of the best teachers online.
Thanks Charles
Mark , thank you for this video. I have been shooting Sony for 3 1/2yrs now and you are the first person to give a clear, practical and concise explanation of each of the AF settings. I have been frustrated with the erratic behavior of Sony continuous AF and the amount of times critical focus is not achieved. I was sure it was operator error and not the camera but I couldn’t find a clear guide on how to identify and correct my mistakes. I’m sure I will have to go over your video a number of times but I’m very much looking forward to shooting with this new knowledge. One piece of constructive feedback I would like to share is that it seems common place that tutorials are based around well lit scenarios. I as do many, shoot a lot in low light and as such, I would like some tips on focusing and DOF I’m very low light situations.
2:27 Depth of field basics
09:20 Advice on wide, zone and spot area focus
13:02 Focus blur and motion blur
16:45 CDAF & PDAF
25:13 Landscape photography: Manual focus
31:44 Portraits: Eye-AF and face detection
40:44 Portraits: Fallback settings (DMF)
50:54 Macro photography
58:37 Action photography (Lock-on/tracking)
1:22:10 Movies
1:26:34 Outro
Everybody has too short of an attention span today and there are so many 5 minute tutorials. THIS video however is so detailed it's amazing. Can't believe it's free
Sony should be sharing this link with all camera sales. I'll have to watch it again to get it all but well worth it. Thank you!
Great value on it. I've been shooting my Sony a7iii for about 3 years and thought I've got everything I needed dialled in until I learnt the things I didn't know that I didn't know. 🤣🤣 Thanks for that. 🙏
Glad to help
Mark. You knowledge with Sony 7m3 is intensely vast and easy to understand. I have to watch your video on Focus settings many times to absorb your knowledge in memory.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I learn a lot to maximize my 7m3 for action sports. Love them.
Incredible master class. This is where the word 'master' takes all of its meaning! Thank you so much, sir!
Mark, another outstanding video! I have been using Sony Alpha series including now full frame since 2014. You not only covered the basics for those coming into the Sony Alpha series, but also shared several things I was not aware of as well as topics I had questions about. Thank you for these excellent product videos.
I’m new to Sony with the A6500 and I was completely lost with all the focus settings until now. Thank you so much for your excellent instruction Mark. I look forward to putting your techniques to use.
Viewing this a second (maybe third) time (Jan 2024) after purchasing my new a6700. The new a6700 manual states; "...When the F-value is greater than F22 in [Continuous Shooting: Hi+], [Continuous Shooting: Hi] or [Continuous Shooting: Mid] mode, the focus is locked to the setting in the first shot." Thanks again Mark for your excellent SONY-product resources. What you do really makes a difference! I first used your ebooks with my NEX-6, then a6400, and now with my a6700.
Earlier restriction on Aperture and Focus when using Continuous Shooting have steadily been improving, first to F11 and F16 and now to F22 with the very latest cameras.
Outstanding tutorial, well articulated in jargon-free terminology. I'm glad the algorithm suggested you. Now it's time to buy a Sony.
Can't believe I'm watching this for free...
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Yes, me too
same here.
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Really great video Mark, learned a lot more in this hour and a half than reading and rereading the manuals. It’s not only the visual examples, but the practical mindset of the photographer.
What a comprehensive tutorial. Great presentation. Much valued but I will need to view it several times. Thanks so much.
Mark, I was hesitant about watching an hour and a half video on focusing but am darn glad I did. I shoot a lot of motocross and have been frustrated with the high percentage of images just outside the acceptably sharp range. After watching your video the percentage of pin-sharp images jumped noticeably. Thanks!
Aquario Amico - thanks for the positive feedback. I too was unsure how many people would watch a 90 minute movie but have been surprised how many people are seeing this one through to the end.
A true professional who is always willing to help. Thanks so much Mr Galer :)
This is an unbelievably detailed video that rightfully deserves the name Masterclass. Thanks for sharing this Mark 👍
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Best photography instructor with highest quality videos and photos I have ever seen in all my years of photography! Changing from my trusted camera brand to Sony. Thanks Mark.
I’m a recent convert to Sony (after 25+years using Nikon). You’re videos specifically have been incredibly helpful during this transition. Thanks
You are such a great teacher. I got my A7Riii this weekend, although I really wanted the A7R4, and have learned how to use my camera through your videos. Thank you!
Every Sony Alpha camera owner MUST SEE this video. By far the most informative, very organized and presented video on focusing. Great job mate!
I watched this series when i first bought my a7iii last year. There is so much good info in here, coming back a year later and still learning lots!
Thank you sir! Providing actual info without blabbering for 10 minutes and advertising paid courses. Awesome!
Fantastic master class. It’s helping me to even understand what my a9 is capable of, let alone figure out how to use its features optimally. Thanks!
Thank you, this is a truly outstanding contribution to the Alpha community.
Best explanation of the intracicies of the integration focus settings and systems of the camera. Invaluable ☝️
Mark, from all the photography content available here on UA-cam I think I enjoy your videos the most. Thank you very much for doing these, I always get to learn something new.
As a proud owner of a SONY 7 RIII, I find your videos brilliant. I have learn so much about my camera, its settings and functions. I like the way you simply the information regarding SONY products. Thank you.
best 1hr 28 i've spent on youtube, excellent explanations and examples, thank you very much for this, you have another 1+
I know photography, but I'd be lost with my Sony A7RIII without the fantastic information provided by Mark Galer!
As an academic (non-photography) I appreciate the information you provide here to take better pictures using the sophisticated Sony operating system; one of the reasons I bought an Alpha 7 iii and RX100. I'm still in the transition phase like many others from Canon to Sony and appreciate the advice you provide so I am more proficient when I am confronted with switching between stills and movies, sport and landscape modes. I really like the customisation that is part of the mirrorless systems as it can be over-powering when you are working to the best of photographic opportunities.
Mark, thank you so much for this valuable masterclass. You are the true MVP.
Many thanks for spreading knowledge and your experience to all the people
This channel needs to get more exposure. Great one for those alpharians out there. Thank you.
Spread the word :-)
Thanks a million for your time explaining us all these great advices. As Black Bird said, having this as free tutorial is something to be grateful for. Great job.
Я просто хочу знать и знать что я люблю и так же любимая
You fools really don't get it, do you? Guys like him make money with UA-cam and not just a bit. It's a JOB - not a favor to you...
Excellent overview. This is my second time through and I have been keeping notes and clarifying my thinking! Much appreciated.
Mark has series of superb tutorials. I think this specific one is one of his best.
Another excellent video Mark - thank you for a thorough presentation, well-produced and intelligently presented. I used your videos to set up my A7RIII - couldn’t have done it without your information.
This is a true masterclass. Structured, comprehensive, well researched, and presented efficiently.
What a fantastic masterclass, extremely professional and informative. Thank you!!!!
Every one of your videos are great; this master class is superb!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Mark for this and all of your videos! Another fantastic job on this one! You and Jason Lanier are the reason I shoot with Sony equipment! Thanks again!
Real-world useable advice from a seasoned professional. Thank-you Mark.
Really top notch presentation Mark, you explain things so clearly without any unnecessary fluff. Thumbs up!
I didn’t come here to boast, but I’ve been around the block… and still thought this incredible from start to finish.
Crazy that stuff like this is out there for free on UA-cam. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Mark you do a wonderful job a explaining the many fuctions of the Sony cameras. I will certainly watch this video a number of times to learn all of the inforamation you provided.
I thought this was just 27 minutes long until I realized I’ve been watching the same video for oven an hour
You deserve a medal sir.
Thank you Mark. I just got a Sony 7aiii last month and needed to learn more on focusing especially for wildlife. I truly appreciate your time to clearly explain the menus and the various settings needed to get that crisp focus for action. Have this video ear marked as I continue on my Sony journey.
Be sure to download my free eBook for the A7lll camera 😀
That red Squirrel picture is amazing!
Hi Mark. I just bought Sony A73. I can’t tell how valuable are your videos. You have gone into so much detail explanation with patience. Thank you! Hopefully Sony also appreciates what you are doing for them.
Thanks for the positive feedback- Sony appreciate the videos - just not with any financial support for their creation 😉
Thanks for this magistral lesson, already subscribed
You're the best, ever! What an awesome job! Hands down to you! 😱
You are the man that helped and enabled me to make best use of my 100-400mm Sony lens to shoot birds near my home. I can't wait to dig into this video. Thank you so much, Mark!
Wow, best tutorial around! Thank you very much, Mark.
Can’t believe this is free. Even years on this is amazing thankyou
I have dozens of extended seminar length videos on my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel.
SUPERB Master Class Mark. Some teachers/clases this in depth and this much info would cost hundreds of $$. You are a true guver to provide this for free to the photo community. So much good info that even seasoned Sony shooters dont know all the nuances about the camera. This video link (and all your classes) should be a permanent link in the hard copy manual Sony provides as well as on their website for best series on how to properly use their camera. im sure the Sony help line would have much less emails and calls if they did. You;re one of the best and one of my favorite photo teachers. Great images to go along with great info. Keep up the great work Mark!!! and Thank you again for all you do
So much information. Must watch again. Thank you.
Outstanding, loved the how to set the camera segments. When you upgrade to these newer cameras they can be overwhelming at first.
Outstanding! This tutorial is GOLD. Thank you so much!
That dog picture at the start of the video is fantastic!
This was SO helpful. Thank you!
This is amazing and very helpful. Thank you Mark.
Wow amazing thank you so much! Packed with information, I need to watch a few times to really absorb it all! Thank you so much for the time and effort you spent making this.
Always learning when i watch your movies , thumbs up !!!
Excellent! Thanks Mark!
Many thanks Mark, very easy to understand tutorial, learnt heaps just have to put them into practise,
New fanatic fan! You are one awesome individual sir. A true masterclass better than just (another) technical specifics of a particular camera brand and marketing talk. Great overall photography techniques refresher.
Thank you Mark. I hope Sony rewards you enough for all of your videos.
Great video! Thank you and I will share this to other Alpha users very helpful.
This is brilliant Mark. Thank you!
Great info! Iearned so much! thank you for the tips--I was using small flex spot focus all the time prior to this tutorial and it certainly wasted time compared to wide mode! Also appreciated the tip about registering custom shoot setting for fast action (high speed drive, SS 1/2000, auto ISO, f5.6,) all at the simple press of a button. Game changer!!!
Thank you for all your tutorials. For may years I used a Nikon and recently changed to Sony A7ii. I struggle with exposure between my dark skin subject and very light background and also the colour technology is a little too rich for me. I found so many things helpful especially navigating my shortcuts. So keep going and thank u
Really enjoying these videos Mark - hopefully help myself and others get more from their cameras. Thank you.
My favourite movie is 'The Godfather II', and to be honest, it still is, but your movie here is a very close second! I've just come to the Sony A7RV (three days ago) from a Nikon D810 & D750, and I was finding the Sony autofocus, and its myriad of options and settings, SO confusing. I mean it still is, but that's only because I need to now start using it and experimenting, but now I'm armed with all the extensive information you've so excellently presented & provided here, and your wonderfully informative video has cleared away one hell of a lot of the confusion, so ... THANK YOU Mark!
Thanks for this positive feedback. As you can appreciate a lot of effort goes into creating these presentations. I spent 14 years as a senior lecturer at a prestigious University teaching commercial photography, so creating one and two hour lectures was my passion. I now make extended photographic seminars available on my Patreon.com/markgaler support channel. You can also download a 600-page eBook for your A7RV. There are no contracts or commitments in signing up so all the resources can be downloaded for one US $10 payment.
Absolutely so well done. I am going to donate. You are gold. I hope others will cherish your charity as much as I and others have. Merry Christmas Mark!
thank you so much for the masterclass!! it was so helpful!
You're an invaluable wealth of information....I appreciate you Mark
I am a Nikon Z7 user but these Videos of Mark are awesome and so informative
This was great information. Thanks, many years after you put this out.
Thank you so much. I've learnt so much in such a little time.
Wonderful explainations in easy to understand terms.
I found your video a HUGE help Mark after just making the change from Canon 1d mk iv to the Sony a9 the manual not the best I felt as if I was starting from scratch my understanding is now clearer 🙂 I have subscribed looking forward to a new challenge.
Much appreciated....well covered and definitely useful for my photography. Thanks!
Extremely helpful content! Thank you!
Hi Mark - I'm finding your videos to be quite helpful. What you have created is engaging and easy to digest. Thank you for putting out this information for free!
Great tutorial Mark, very in-depth and informative. Thanks for taking the time to make these vids and share your knowledge, I for one appreciate it ;)
Thanks Jason - I have to thank Sony Australia for their support to help me to help the Alpha community :-)
This is the best video I have seen on Sony focusing! Thank you.
Carl D Bowers does this apply to the original Sony A7
thank you mark for eye opining on how to focus with Sony cameras.
Recently switched to Sony A7IV. This tutorial is invaluable during my learning curve. Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant! Everything you need to know about Sony focus in the one video. Have been scribbling notes as I watch.
Two years later this great tutorial helps me greatly with the RX100 MK7. What a properly tiny beast of a camera when you get toset it up properly ;-)
Glad it helped!
A real Masterclass by a Master. Brilliantly explained.
Thank you for all of your content. It’s great to have so many resources for Sony’s mirrorless lineup.
You are a brilliant teacher!!!!!! Thank you for sharing. You are help the entire Alpha community.
YOU ARE, the Sony wizard! Thank You!
learning so much from this...thanks so much!!! Wow great in depth knowledge!
Fantastic informational video! Well worth the watch. Thank you so much!