Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I share with you how I set up the Sony Alpha A7CII for videography. Use these settings to get the maximum video quality out of your camera.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 - Intro
1:41 - Sponsor
0:52 - Starting Up The Camera
4:40 - Main Menu
13:29 - Shooting Menu Settings
26:04 - Exposure Menu Settings
30:25 - Autofocus Menu Settings
33:57 - Playback & Networking
34:15 - Setup Menu Settings
52:01 - My Menu
53:15 - Wrapping It Up

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