Sony a7 Mark II Tips - Better Battery Life & More

Quick tips for a better experience with the Sony a7 Mark IISony a7 Mark II Tips

  1. Back Button Focus (more about back button focus)
  2. Set center button for quick focus point selection
  3. In low light use center of frame for faster and more accurate focusing
  4. Increase battery life
    1. Turn of Pre-AF
    2. Turn ON Airplane Mode
    3. Buy a USB battery backup to charge your camera while out and about. Recommended USB Battery: Buy from B&H
  5. Buy a prime lens - I recommend the Sony 35mm f/2.8: Buy from B&H

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In this week's episode we discuss prime lenses for Canon(forcing a crop lens onto a full frame), Sony's new full frame a7 II, The Nikon D750, Monitor calibration, ponder the question "what if you suck?" and offer some advice on how to "suck less" - Which camera would you like me to review soon Samsung NX1 or the Panasonic LX100?Giveaway http://bit.ly/DPRgoproPhoto Mish Mash Ep #38 Date: 11/21/14Sponsors & Partners:SQUARESPACE - Save 10% off your purchase and get a 14 free trial - SQUARESPACE7 the all new all in one hosting and building platform. Use coupon code: TOBY http://squarespace.com/tobyMcKay Photography Academy: http://mckaylive.com/bozeman-animals-wyellowstone-15-spots-left-january-16-21-2015/ Fantastic trips- Join us this winter in Montana or next August in Iceland or September in GreeceRavPower - Don't be a slave to the wall- Get one for you and a friend at http://geni.us/RavPower15KFollow us on Instagram:http://instagram.com/christinabernaleshttp://instagram.com/camerarectobyWeek in review:My 24mm Review and suggested nameshttps://www.facebook.com/Digital.Photo.Recommendations/photos/a.10150222907829855.334190.233048999854/10152865810319855/?type=1Suggest Canon Prime Lenses - http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2014/11/canon-prime-lenses/Post on Monitor Calibration - http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2014/11/monitor-calibration-x-rite-vs-datacolor-spyder-how-to/Dream cameras - https://www.youtube.com/all_comments?v=iR2HeIZhhToThe week ahead -Lack of Wifi on a 7D Mark II - Problem SOLVED!A new critique will be out! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCUnGRSvb-aJnPKRAT5ZcfD3k1pSBSmLmWhat am I working on longer term - D750 Review, New Sigma 18-300 vs Tamron 16-300This other GoPro http://www.gearbest.com/action-cameras/pp_81588.html coupon"SJCAMTH"--$86.99News:Fuji XT-1 Firmware http://www.fujifilm.com/news/n141120_01.htmlNew Sony A7 Mark II http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2014/11/just-announced-sonys-a7-ii-faster-autofocus-and-image-stabilization/But is it waterproof at $59? Lume Cube is a high-power external lightsource for your smartphone or GoProNX1 Review from a videographer - http://www.eoshd.com/2014/11/samsung-nx1-review-glory-technology/Discussion:What if you suck http://petapixel.com/2014/11/12/aspiring-professional-photographers-problem-suck/Reader Questions and suggested captions -https://www.facebook.com/Digital.Photo.Recommendations/photos/a.10150222907829855.334190.233048999854/10152879931539855/?type=1Back button focusing, keeping 30,000 images organized, storing gear, when will we hear about the 6D Mark II, minimum focus distance of the 24mm, What is a cross type point? (see- http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-autofocus.htm) , Nikon D750 Savings (http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/best-dslr-pricing-landing-page/)Tips for group photos - http://digital.photorecommendations.com/recs/2013/11/family-group-photo-tips/