The Sony a6700 beginner's guide. What to learn first, in order.
The a6700 is a small camera with a lot of menus. This path takes the free a6700 guides in the order that makes it feel like yours: set it up, get it sharp, handle low light, then video and gear. Do one step a sitting with the camera in your hands.
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Week 1: set it up
- Sony A6700 Setup Guide for Photo & Video Beginners
The first-time setup for photo and video, before your first shoot. 9 min read
- Best Sony A6700 Settings for Beginner Photographers
The everyday settings, so you have a reliable starting point. 8 min read
- Sony a6700 Custom Buttons: Fn Menu, C1 to C3 and Dials
Put the settings you change most under your thumb. 9 min read
- Sony A6700 Beginner Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
The common first-month mistakes, so you can skip them. 6 min read
Week 2: get it sharp
- Sony a6700 Autofocus Settings: Eye AF, Tracking, Focus Modes
Eye AF and tracking, set up for what you shoot. 7 min read
- Sony a6700 IBIS and Stabilization Settings for Sharp Shots
The usual causes of soft photos and shaky video, and the fix for each. 8 min read
Week 3: light and exposure
- Sony a6700 Low Light Settings and Night Photography Guide
What to change when the light drops, in the right order. 7 min read
Week 4: video
- Sony A6700 Video Settings for Total Beginners
Frame rate, shutter, focus and sound settings for your first clips. 8 min read
- Sony a6700 Video Settings and Fast Photo/Video Switching
Switch between photo and video without redoing your settings. 7 min read
Gear, when you're ready
- Best Lens for Sony a6700: 4 Upgrades After the Kit Zoom
Which lens to add first, and why. 8 min read
- Best SD Card for Sony a6700, ZV-E10 and FX30 by Video Mode
The cards that keep up with 4K and fast bursts. 8 min read
- Sony a6700 Accessories: What to Buy First
The accessories worth buying first, and what can wait. 8 min read
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The settings to change first, autofocus for each subject, a five-step blur diagnosis and a ten-minute-a-day plan. Every menu path checked against the official manual.