Sony a7 IV: Pocket Guide: Buttons, Dials, Settings, Modes, and Shooting Tips

By Rocky Nook

Designed for photographers who haven’t memorized every button,
dial, setting, and feature on their Sony a7 IV, Rocky Nook’s handy and
ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when
you’re out and about.

•  Confirm
that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist

•  Identify
every button and dial on your camera

•  Learn
the essential modes and settings you need to know

•  Dive
deeper with additional features of your camera

•  Execute
step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR,
time-lapse movies, and more

•  Follow
tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait,
landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rocky Nook
• Release date: May 9, 2023
• ISBN: 9798888141083

Book preview

Check these settings before you head out with your camera!

CAMERA BODY TOP

1. On/Off Switch: Turn the camera on and off.

2. Shutter Release Button: Press halfway to start autofocus; press all the way to take the photo.

3. Movie Button: Start and stop movie recording.

4. Rear Dial R: Allows quick adjustments for shooting modes; can be locked or unlocked by pressing down on the button in the center of the dial.

5. Rear Dial L: Default function is to adjust settings for shooting mode.

6. C2 Button: Assignable Custom Button 2.

7. Mode Dial: Set the Shooting mode.

8. Still/Movie/S&Q Dial: Press the lock release and rotate the dial to choose between Still photos, Movie mode, or Slow-motion/ Quick-motion shooting modes.

CAMERA BODY BACK

1. C3 Button/Protect: Assignable Custom Button 3 / Press to protect current image on the LCD monitor from deletion during playback.

2. MENU Button: Open and close the menu system.

3. Eye Sensor: Camera detects whether eye is placed in front of viewfinder.

4. Viewfinder: Allows you to see what the camera sees through the lens.

5. Diopter Adjustment Dial: