How to Set Up and Use the Sony A7 III, A7R III, A7R IV, A9

The Sony A7 III has become one of the most popular full frame cameras on the digital market, if not one of the most popular models in the history of the mirrorless segment. But other products such as the A7R III, A7R IV and A9 have also made their contribution to the E-mount’s success, including older cameras such as the mark II generation.

If you’ve just got yourself one of these cameras, or are seriously thinking about buying one, you may be wondering how to set it up properly.

Because we’ve tested these products numerous times and have owned several of them, we decided to consolidate everything we’ve learned into a large collection of articles. All the tutorials are summarised in this post to facilitate navigation.

I hope you find it useful and, if you still have some questions, there is a comment section available at the bottom of each article.

Note: all the articles include information about older models (A7 I and A7 II series). Some guides are not yet available, but we’re working hard to finish them as soon as possible.


Ethics statement: we own the A7 III and A7R III, we previously owned the A7R II, and we rented the A9, the A7R IV and others to make our comparisons. We were not asked to write anything about this product, nor were we provided with any sort of compensation. Within the article, there are affiliate links. If you buy something after clicking the link, we will receive a small commission. To know more about our ethics, you can visit our full disclosure page. Thank you!


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Coming Soon

  • How to Remotely Control your Sony Camera
  • And more!

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Sony Alpha Mirrorless Cameras Resources on Mirrorless Comparison

Having owned the A7 III and the A7R III for more than a year now, we had the chance to test it in all sorts of conditions, and compare it against many of its mirrorless competitors. Below you’ll find other interesting reads about Sony full frame cameras.


About The Author

Mathieu Gasquet

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Mathieu Gasquet is the co-owner and editor of Mirrorless Comparison, as well as the man behind all the camera tests. Mathieu has been a professional photographer for over 15 years. Before specializing in camera reviews, he worked as an event photographer for the National Cinema Museum in Turin, and as a videomaker for renowned Italian agencies, which allowed him to collaborate with important names such as Fiat, Sky Italia, Maserati, and more. Mathieu also studied cinema in France and obtained a degree in cinematography at the A.R.F.I.S. school in Lyon.


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