Sony A73 Basic Setting

 Sony A73 Basic Camera Setting 2023

1. Set the date and time: You'll want to make sure your camera's clock is accurate so that your photos have the correct timestamp. You can usually find this option in the camera's

1. Image quality and resolution: Determine the image quality and resolution that suits your needs. If you plan to print your photos, choose the highest quality setting. If you're only sharing photos online, a lower quality setting might be sufficient. My sony a73 camera image quality setting show in the picture.

1. White balance: Set the white balance to match the lighting conditions of your shooting environment. You can either select a preset white balance setting or use a custom setting.

1. ISO: Adjust the ISO to control the sensitivity of your camera's sensor to light. Use a low ISO setting for bright environments and a high ISO setting for low-light situations. Keep in mind that higher ISO settings can introduce noise

   into your photos.

1. Focus mode: The Sony a7iii is an autofocus beast, offering 425 contrast-based AF points along with 693 phase-detection AF points.

2. Depending on what you're shooting, you might want to switch between autofocus and manual focus. In autofocus mode, the camera will automatically focus on the subject for you. In manual focus mode, you have complete control over what's in focus.

3. Finding the location of the focus mode setting is pretty easy.

   1. Hit the Fn button on the rear of your camera
   2. Move over to the second column of the top row
      
   3. Push in the dial to open the focus modes menu
   4. Refer to the image if needed

   
   

   
4. There are five types of focus modes in sony a73 camera.

1 Single-Shot AF (AF-S): Starting off with the most “simple” mode, Single-Shot AF focuses once and holds focus until you release the shutter button. It’s best to use single-shot AF whenever you’re dealing with a static subject.Anything from a building, to a landscape, to a piece of furniture. Anything that doesn’t move around (at least, not much) is a perfect candidate for using single-shot mode.

2 Continuous AF (AF-C): If you’re not shooting static objects, however, continuous AF (AF-C) comes into play when you’re dealing with fast moving subjects.While the shutter button is pushed halfway down, the camera will continue to refocus constantly, even multiple times a second if needed.

3 Automatic AF (AF-A): Automatic AF is a combination of both AF-S and AF-C. While the shutter button is halfway pressed, it’ll lock focus on a stationary subject. If the camera detects movement, however, it’ll automatically switch to continuous tracking. This sounds really useful in theory, but I’ve found that it’s just an overall unreliable mode. Wouldn’t recommend it.

4 Manual Focus (MF): Next up, we’ve got manual focus. This is the mode where you have to actually physically spin the focusing ring on your lens. Although manual focus can seem intimidating to beginners, it’s actually incredibly fun (and powerful) once you get the hang of it.

5 Dynamic Manual Focus (DMF): The final focusing mode is “Dynamic Manual Focus”, in which the camera will shoot AF-S until the focusing ring of the lens is moved. While this can be a very useful mode (especially if you’re doing a mix of AF and MF work), I’ve found that it can oftentimes be accidentally activated by just bumping the focusing ring.

Focus Area Modes : There are five types of focus area mode.

1 Wide: The first mode is known as “wide”. This the default mode and likely the one you’ve used most (both on your a7iii along with cellphones). Generally, it works like this: the camera analyzes the scene and then just does its best to guess what’s supposed to be in focus. It’ll always prioritize human subjects (with face detection).

2 Center: The center focusing mode is very simple: the camera will only focus on whatever is in the absolute middle of the frame.

3 Flexible Spot: Flexible spot is like a mix between center and zone focusing. The camera will focus on a tiny spot except you can adjust and move it around with the rear joystick.

4 Zone: Switching to zone mode is where things start to get interesting. With the zone setting enabled, the camera will grab focus within a certain “section” (or zone) of the frame.

5 Lock-On (Tracking): The final option, Lock-On, is only available when shooting in the AF-C focus mode.What it does is it’ll allow you to set the focus point (similar to flexible spot) but then the camera will lock on and track the subject.

1. Drive mode: Choose the drive mode that fits your shooting situation. Single-shot mode is good for static subjects, while continuous shooting mode is useful for capturing action shots.

1. Metering mode: The metering mode determines how the camera measures the light in the scene. Choose the mode that best suits your shooting conditions. For example, spot metering is useful for backlit subjects, while center-weighted metering is good for portraits.

   

These are just a few of the basic settings you can adjust on your Sony camera. Consult your camera's manual for more detailed instructions on how to adjust each setting.