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Bali 2025

Video Link: https://youtu.be/7QVI51zIKRo

These photos were captured in Bali over the course of two months in 2025. The cameras I used were the A7CII and A7CR. The lenses I ...

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Navigating the Sony Alpha Support Channel

Video Link: https://youtu.be/BZqmwqyNvAg

This 10-minute video provides patrons with a quick tour of the support site. It includes information about changing your membership...

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RX1R III CAMSET (camera setup) file

Download from Dropbox
2025-10-10 06:22:50 +0000 UTC View Post

RX1R III eBook-2nd Draft

Note > This 2nd draft has corrected some typos and some minor errors.

DROPBOX DOWNLOA...

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100mm Macro GM & 70-200 Macro G Review

Video Link: https://youtu.be/dUQ1s0SsUHw

Sony's new FE 100mm F2.8 Macro G Master is a lens optimized for Macro photographers who often find they are shooting moving subject...

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October 2025 Updates to eBooks

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Premium and Premium Plus members do NOT have to purchase eBooks. They are part of the Patreon subscription. The prices some Patrons are seeing are probably the ones listed in the Patreon SHOP - which is where non-members c...

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Wotancraft Giveaway for October

The Wotancraft September Giveaway saw 3 lucky Patreon/markgaler members from the Premium tier win a Parashooter Wrist or Neck strap. We are now opening the October Giveaway for Premium Plus members. 

For the October dra...

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FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM (DNG Raw file download)

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2025-09-30 14:05:48 +0000 UTC View Post

New to the A1 II with Version 3.00 Firmware: Mode Dial Control Set

'Mode Dial Control Set' is a significant new feature that has appeared with the Version 3.00 firmware update for the A1 II (A1M2) camera. The second item in the 'Benefits and Improvements' list on the Firmware Download page reads:...

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Compact Zoom for Travel?

The images above were all captured at the 20mm Focal length when using the Sony FE 20-70 F4 G on my recent travels to Bali.

I own both the Sony FE 20-70 F4 G and the Sony FE 24-50 F2.8 G, which I find are an ideal size when working with the...

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What's wrong with this picture? A question of differing priorities.

It seems like every week brings yet more new lenses. Most of these new lenses don't interest me at all, because I am acutely aware of my own priorities when choosing a lens and I know what I need from a lens, and most of these new lenses don't off...

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New Sony Shooting Grip (GP-VPT3) & Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-VP2)

Sony have recently updated their 'Bluetooth Shooting Grip' and 'Bluetooth Remote'. These new updates may have gone under the radar for some Sony Photographers. In the Patron Accessories guide and camera eBooks I have always listed the SmallRig SR-...

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DxO PhotoLab 9

Because some Patrons want to avoid Adobe's subscription model, when choosing a post-production editing software, I created a 90-minute 'DxO PhotoLab 8 - Transitioning from Lightr...

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A7RIV eBook: October 2025 Update

A7RIV eBook for Premium and Premium Plus Patrons

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Accessories Guide: September 2025 V2

All prices have now been adjusted to reflect the US Tariffs. Guide now includes Sony's new Bluetooth Remote, Bluetooth Grip and Dual Battery Charger.

2025-09-01 00:13:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Wotancraft Giveaway for September

Mark Galer Patrons are again being given the chance to win one of three Parashooter wrist or neck straps during September.

If you are a Premium member of Mark’s Support Channel you are automatically in the draw for your chance to...

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A1 II eBook October 2025

A1 II eBook: October 2025 Edition

Updated to include the new Macro GM lens and new Bluetooth Grip and Bluetooth Remote

2025-08-31 21:35:00 +0000 UTC View Post

*NEW* Wotancraft Rider Series V2

Wotancraft have just announced a Version 2 of their popular 'Rider' series of bags. I am currently on an extended location shoot, so I won't have the opportunity to review these new camera bags until I return home in September. There are a couple ...

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Tilting Monitors - to have one, or not to have one. Is that the dealbreaker?

Many have listed the lack of a tilting monitor as a deal breaker when considering the RX1R III to replace their RX1R II camera. I would prefer the RX1R III to have a tilting monitor, but I have decided to order an RX1R III camera anyway (primarily...

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One camera, One lens

I am currently travelling in Bali, Indonesia with the A7CR and A7CII cameras, plus the FE 20-70 F4G and FE 70-200 F4 Macro G OSS II zoom lenses. This gear (plus 1.4x Teleconverter) all fits neatly into my Wotancraft Pilot 7L medium-sized messenger...

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A6600 eBook October 2025 Edition

All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members.

This  540-page eBook offers you learning support and contains links to more than 50 video tutorials to help you master the craft of taking creative...

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A6400 eBook October 2025 Edition

NOTE > All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members. Patreon Members should go to Patreon > Collectio...

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A9 eBook October 2025 Edition

All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members.

This  550-page eBook offers you learning support and contains links to 50 video tutorials to help you master the craft of taking creative photograp...

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A7III & A7RIII eBook October 2025

All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members.

This  540-page eBook offers you learning support and contains links to 50 video tutorials to help you master the craft of taking creative photograp...

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A7RIV eBook October 2025 Edition

All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members.

This  573-page eBook offers you learning support and contains links to more than 50 video tutorials to help you master the craft of taking creative...

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A7C eBook

All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members and can be accessed by going to Patreon > Collections > eBooks.

This  624-page eBook offers you learning support and contains links to 50 vide...

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A9III eBook

All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members and can be accessed by going to Patreon > Collections > eBooks.

This is a 600-page eBook that outlines the best camera settings to...

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ZV-E10 II Setup Guide (eBook) Oct 2025 Edition

All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members and can be accessed by going to Patreon > Collections > eBooks.

This is a 366-page Camera Setup Guide for the ZV-E10 II Alpha came...

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ZV-E1 Setup Guide (300-pages) Oct 2025 Edition

Download a 300-page Setup Guide for the ZV-E1 Vlogging camera.

I have also included recommendations for accessories and lightweight lenses.

Premium and Premium Plus members can download a supporting CAMSET (camera setup file).

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A1 II CAMSET (camera setup file)

CAMSET for the A1 II (A1M2): Firmware Version 3.00 and later

DOWNLOAD FROM DROPBOX...

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