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Phil Ebiner, Video School, and Sam Shimizu-Jones

This is the only online Sony camera course you need to learn how to use your camera to take amazing photos.

Get comfortable using all of the buttons and features of your Sony mirrorless camera.

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This is the only online Sony camera course you need to learn how to use your camera to take amazing photos.

Get comfortable using all of the buttons and features of your Sony mirrorless camera.

Be confident taking great photos and understanding basic photography settings.

Quickly navigate your camera's menu to change any setting you want.

By the end of this course, you should be able to pick up your camera in any situation, and use it to take beautiful photos. We want photography to be fun for you, and by knowing the ins and outs of your camera, it will help you to not only become a better photographer but also have a great time shooting photos.

In this course, we basically try to cover every button, dial, menu option and feature of a typical Sony mirrorless camera.

What do we cover in this Sony mirrorless course?

  • Quickstart guide to automatically taking great photos

  • Overview of the camera body, buttons, dials and ports

  • Taking a photo

  • Reviewing a photo

  • Exposing your photos properly

  • Automatic shooting modes

  • Burst and other drive modes

  • Focus modes and points

  • Metering modes

  • Exposure compensation

  • White balance

  • Color profiles

  • The Sony menu system

  • Formatting a memory card

  • Using the internal flash

  • Using an external flash

  • Reading the histogram

  • Wifi connection and Sony smartphone app

  • The viewfinder and diopter

  • Sony video modes

  • Recording audio

  • Using an external microphone

  • Choosing a lens

  • SD card options

  • ND filters

  • and so much more.

Who is this course for and what cameras is it good for?

This course is perfect if you are brand new to using a Sony mirrorless camera. This course is great if you have zero experience with photography or if you already know a lot about photography, but are new to Sony mirrorless cameras. Please note that this course will teach you how to use your Sony mirrorless camera. It is not a complete photography course that will teach you the artistic and creative side of photography. This course is a more tech-specific course.

We taught this course using one of the latest Sony mirrorless cameras in the A7 line. Most Sony mirrorless cameras are very similar and have similar options, buttons and features.

If you have a Sony

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Our goal is to make sure you love this course. We are always listening to students and improving our courses to make them even better. If you ever have a suggestion on how to make this course better, just let us know.

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If you want to learn how to take amazing photos with your Sony mirrorless camera, enroll now.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • You will learn how to use your sony camera comfortably and confidently
  • You will know how to use both automatic and manual settings to take great photos
  • You will know how get proper exposure with settings like aperture, shutter speed and iso
  • You will know how to navigate the camera menu to get to the settings you want
  • You will be able to pick up your camera in any situation and take beautiful photos
  • You will learn all of the camera basics like focus, white balance, flash, creative filters, burst mode, and more

Syllabus

Links to Sony Camera Manuals | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Start Taking Great Photos Right Away | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Tips to Improve Your Course Taking Experience | Sony Cameras for Beginners
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Basic Sony Camera Overview | Sony Cameras for Beginners
How to Review Your Photos | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Key Differences Between Sony Models | Sony Cameras for Beginners
UPDATE - Sony's 2020-2021 Camera Roadmap | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Learn the basics of your camera to jump right into taking photos.
Introduction to Exposure | Sony Cameras for Beginners
How to Read & Adjust Exposure with Your Camera (Shutter Speed, Aperture & ISO)
The Exposure Triangle | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Aperture & Shutter Priority Modes | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Program Mode | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Additional Scene and Shooting Modes | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Bulb Modes | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Focusing, Focusing Modes and Autofocus Points | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Drive Mode (Taking Single or Multiple Photos, Auto Timer)
Metering Modes | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Recording Video | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Learn all of the different options in the Sony camera menus.
Master Sony Photography Basics in this Intro Course
Welcome to the Course | Sony Cameras for Beginners
DOWNLOAD: Camera Button Cheat Sheets | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Welcome to This Section | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Camera Settings Menu 1 | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Camera Settings Menu 2 | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Network Settings Menu & Sending Photos to a Smartphone
Playback Settings Menu | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Setup Menu | Sony Cameras for Beginners
My Menu | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Learn what lens options you have as a Sony photographer, and other accessories we recommend.
Lens Choices | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Lens Filters - UV Filters & ND Filters | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Lens Cleaning Kit | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Batteries & Chargers | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Memory Cards (SD Cards) | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Vertical Grip | Sony Cameras for Beginners
External Microphone | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Thank you for taking this course!
Thank You | Sony Cameras for Beginners
Unlock Sony Photography Bonuses
Bonus Lecture: Take Your Photography Further with Phil & Video School

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Develops technical knowledge of Sony cameras and their features
Appropriate for beginners with little to no knowledge of Sonys or photography
Teaches essential photography skills through the lense of Sony cameras
Navigating the menu can increase awareness of and familiarity with cameras
Introduces a vast array of camera options and configurations that may help photographers
Provides 30-day money-back gaurantee

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Sony Photography: Getting Started with Your Sony Camera with these activities:
Review Photography Basics
Reviews fundamental photography concepts, setting a strong foundation for the course.
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  • Review the basics of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
  • Practice adjusting these settings in different lighting conditions.
  • Compose a series of shots, paying attention to framing and lighting.
Participate in Photography Group Critiques
Provides opportunities for students to share their work, receive feedback, and learn from others.
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  • Join a photography group or forum.
  • Share your photos and participate in group discussions.
  • Give and receive constructive feedback on others' work.
Create a Photo Essay
Challenges students to apply their knowledge and skills to create a cohesive series of photographs that convey a story or message.
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  • Choose a theme or concept for your photo essay.
  • Plan the shots you need to capture.
  • Shoot the photos, paying attention to composition, lighting, and storytelling.
  • Edit and sequence the photos to create a cohesive narrative.
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