golferbob Loc: Kerrville, TX

Posted this earlier. Reduced price.
Upgraded to A7 MII and am selling my A7. Body only. Purchased November 2013. In excellent condition. Shutter Count 5303. Asking $650.00. PM me if interested.

Pittsburgher

Dear Golfer Bob,

If your Sony A7 is still for sale, I'd be interested in talking about it. Am looking for one to try using with a couple of Leica R mount lenses, without investing too much in case that doesn't work well.

Please reply here or call me at 412-370-4836.

Richard Horn, Pittsburgh, PA

golferbob Loc: Kerrville, TX

Richard,

It is still for sale. Forgot to add to the post that it includes the Sony battery grip.
I have one UHH member that wants to see some pictures of the camera. I will include you when I send the pictures.

By the way, I used the A7 with a couple of my Canon lenses using the metabones adaptor and it works just fine.

Thanks,
Bob

Bob

Pittsburgher

Bob,

With your assurances that the A7 operates properly in all functions and is in good physical condition, eg, level 9, I'd be interested in doing the purchase today, at your price of $650 including shipping.

I've not done purchases on UHH before (but have done EBay), so let me know what the procedures are if you'd like to proceed. Feel free to call if that helps.

Richard

golferbob Loc: Kerrville, TX

Richard,

I will package the camera this weekend and ship to you via UPS on Monday. You can examine the camera and if it meets your needs, send a certified check. Please provide your address.

Regards,

Bob

Pittsburgher

Hi Bob,

A very fair proposal. Works for me, though would a US Post Office money order be acceptable? Just easier than a certified check. If you prefer latter, that's fine.

My address is:

Richard P. Horn
707 Virginia Ave. Ext.
Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Shipping for delivery by next Friday, April 1, would be appreciated. If there's an additional charge over your normal shipment mode, I'll certainly pay the difference.

Thanks. Am looking forward to seeing what the A7 will do.

Best,
Richard

golferbob Loc: Kerrville, TX

USPS money order will be fine. I'll pass on the shipping info.
Bob

Pittsburgher

Excellent. Am looking forward to it.
Thanks for good service.

Richard

golferbob Loc: Kerrville, TX

Richard,

The A7 ships today. Should be there by the 1st.

Tracking # 1ZA1R3670364029464

Regards,

Bob

Pittsburgher

Bob,
Thanks for update. Looking forward to receiving it. Will let you know when it arrives.
Richard

golferbob Loc: Kerrville, TX

Richard,

My mailing address:

Bob O'Bryan
200 Stephanie Dr
Kerrville, TX 78028

Regards,

Bob

golferbob Loc: Kerrville, TX

Pittsburgh, PA, United States 04/01/2016 6:13 A.M. Out For Delivery
04/01/2016 2:42 A.M. Arrival Scan
New Stanton, PA, United States 04/01/2016 1:52 A.M. Departure Scan
New Stanton, PA, United States 03/31/2016 11:21 P.M. Arrival Scan
Hodgkins, IL, United States 03/31/2016 1:16 A.M. Departure Scan
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San Antonio, TX, United States 03/29/2016 4:55 A.M. Departure Scan
San Antonio, TX, United States 03/28/2016 8:33 P.M. Arrival Scan
Kerrville, TX, United States 03/28/2016 7:10 P.M. Departure Scan
03/28/2016 5:47 P.M. Origin Scan
United States 03/28/2016 7:12 P.M. Order Processed: Ready for UPS

Pittsburgher

Hi Bob,

Thanks for updates - the A7 just arrived. Looks to be in excellent condition. I'll get out tomorrow and do a little shooting with it to check it out.

One question: is there a separate battery cover so the A7 body can be used without the battery pack?

Also, do these have operating manuals any more, or is it all on line?

Thanks much.

Richard

golferbob Loc: Kerrville, TX

The battery door is installed on the battery grip.
If this link doesn't work, google Sony a7 Battery Grip Installation
It explains how to install the grip and includes where the door is stored.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkmK_-IOAQ8

The documentation that came with the camera is very sparse but can be found on the Sony website. There are also many online videos that explain the operation of the camera.

Hope you enjoy the A7.

Regards,

Bob

golferbob Loc: Kerrville, TX

Richard,

I purchased Brian Smith's book on the A7 from Amazon.

This is a summary of the book.

While your 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 Sony A7 Series: From Snapshots to Great Shots 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. This book updates from the Sony A7 / A7R: From Snapshots to Great Shots (2014) for all five Sony a7 series cameras: Sony a7, a7R, a7S, a7II and a7RII.

CHAPTER 1: THE SONY A7 SERIES TOP TEN LISTS
et Your JPEG Image Quality * Configure Your LCD and Viewfinder * Set Your Autofocus Area and Mode * Set the Correct White Balance * Set Your Color Space * Know How to Override Autofocus * Review Your Shots

CHAPTER 2: FIRST THINGS FIRST
Choosing the Right Memory Card * Formatting Your Memory Card * Updating a7-Series Firmware * Cleaning the Sensor * Using the Right Format: RAW vs. JPEG * Lenses and Focal Lengths * Understanding Exposure * Motion and Depth of Field

CHAPTER 3: MENU SETTINGS
Camera Settings * Custom Settings * Wireless * Application * Playback * Setup

CHAPTER 4: CUSTOMIZING YOUR CAMERA
Using the Control Wheel to Select an AF Point * Avoid ISO Surprises * Setting Up Back-Button AF * Configuring the Function Menu * Saving Custom Key Settings * Saving Custom Shooting Modes

CHAPTER 5: SHOOTING MODES
Intelligent Auto Mode * Scene Selection Modes * Sweep Panorama * Why You May Never Want to Use the Full Auto Modes Again * Picture Effects * P: Program Auto Mode * S: Shutter Priority Mode * A: Aperture Priority Mode * M: Manual Mode * My Camera Settings

CHAPTER 6: PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Auto Portrait Mode * Using Aperture Priority Mode * Metering Modes for Portraits * Using the AE Lock Feature * Focusing: The Eyes Have It * Classic Black-and-White Portraits * The Portrait Creative Style for Better Skin Tones * Using Face Detection and Registration * Portraits on the Move * The Rule of Thirds * Tips for Shooting Better Portraits

CHAPTER 7: MOVING TARGET
Stop Right There! * Using Shutter Priority (S) Mode to Stop Motion * Using Aperture Priority (A) Mode to Isolate Your Subject * Keep Them in Focus with Continuous AF * Autofocus Area Selection * Keeping Up with Continuous Shooting Mode * Manual Focus for Anticipated Action * A Sense of Motion * Tips for Shooting Action

CHAPTER 8: LANDSCAPES & STREETSCAPES
Stop Right There! * Using Shutter Priority (S) Mode to Stop Motion * Using Aperture Priority (A) Mode to Isolate Your Subject * Keep Them in Focus with Continuous AF * Autofocus Area Selection * Keeping Up with Continuous Shooting Mode * Manual Focus for Anticipated Action * A Sense of Motion * Tips for Shooting Action

CHAPTER 9: MOOD LIGHTING
Raising the ISO: The Simple Solution * High ISO Noise Reduction * Using Fast Glass * Using OSS Lenses * Mark II: 5-Axis Sensor-Shift Stabilization * Focusing in Low Light * Shooting Long Exposures * Using Flash * Compensating for the Flash Exposure * Flash Modes * Using an External Flash * Taming Flash Reflections

CHAPTER 10: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Spot Meter for More Exposure Control * Manual Mode * Avoiding Lens Flare * Using the Sun Creatively * Macro Photography * High Dynamic Range Photography * Using Dynamic Range Optimizer * Wireless Remote Capture App * Installing and Updating Sony PlayMemories Camera Apps * Share Photos with Send to Smartphone * One-Touch Connection with an NFC-Enabled Android Smartphone * Tethering Your a7-Series Camera

CHAPTER 11: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
It's All About the Lenses * Movie Shooting Modes * Getting a Shallow Depth of Field * Giving a Different Look to Your Videos * Picture Profiles * Shooting 4K * Accessories for Video * Tips for Better Video * Watching and Editing Your Video

PLUS THREE BONUS DOWNLOAD CHAPTERS