The Sony A7 and A7R were the world’s first mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras with a full-frame sensor.&nbsp;Since their release, Sony has expanded the series, adding the A7S and A7II models. All of the cameras in the series are intended for amateurs to semi-professionals who want to jump into photography with a camera that combines compact size with the performance of a high end DSLR.<br><br>While the camera manual explains what the camera can do, it doesn’t show exactly how to use the camera to create great images! That’s where<i>Sony A7 Series: From Snapshots to Great Shots</i> comes in. Starting with the top ten things users need to know about the camera, author Brian Smith carefully guides readers through the operating features. Readers get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and end of chapter assignments. In this book, updated from the<i>Sony A7 / A7R: From Snapshots to Great Shots </i>(2014), Brian will:<br><br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Include an entire new chapter on Menu Settings and Camera Setup for the various cameras in the A7 series.<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Update and expand the video chapter to include new features in the Sony A7S and A7II, like XAVC S recording and Picture Profiles.<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Update the content covering new features like 5-Axis SteadyShot–only found in A7II–so that the text can apply to possible future cameras with this feature<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Extensively update the Lens Adapter and Accessories chapters to cover new features and gear.<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Replace some of the photos to include shots from the A7S and A7II in the mix.<br><br>The A7 Series camera features include: <br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exmor CMOS full frame sensor (with different megapixels depending on camera version)<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TruBlack XtraFine LCD screen (3&quot;/ 7,5&nbsp;cm) with 921.6K dots resolution with tilt functionality<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1.3&nbsp;cm (0.5inch) Electronic Viewfinder<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1200-zone evaluative light metering<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; LED-auto focus illuminator<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Multi Interface Shoe<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9 customizable buttons and 45 assignable functions<br><br>Key differentiating features among the cameras:<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A7: 24MP and fast hybrid-autofocus.<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A7R: 36MP version, with new, higher-density sensor design, but without optical low-pass filter of A7. Also does not include the faster hybrid auto-focus system in base model.<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A7S: High-sensitivity version with an effective ISO range from 100 to 409600 and with 4K video capability, but only 12MP.<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A7II: Uses the same sensor (with minor tweaks) as the original&nbsp;A7, but updates the external ergonomics and adds&nbsp;image stabilization&nbsp;as the world’s first 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization system for a full-frame ILC. The A7II&nbsp;has the same 50Mbit XAVC-S codec as the A7S but lacks 4K video. <br><br>