Sony a7 V: The Complete Course for Photo & Video

Master your Sony a7 V with a course built by a professional photographer with over 26 years of experience. Learn every setting and feature on your camera, then put it to work with hands-on lessons in portrait, landscape, and action photography — plus video training for interviews, vlogs, and highlight videos.

Stop guessing and start shooting in Manual Mode — Learn exactly how Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, and White Balance work together so you can confidently handle any situation.

Navigate your a7 V without the overwhelm — Get comfortable with every menu, dial, and button so you spend less time in settings and more time shooting.

Go beyond the basics with real shooting lessons — Apply what you learn with dedicated sections on portraits, landscapes, action photography, interviews, vlogs, and highlight videos.

Learn from a working professional — Every setting and technique in this course comes from over 26 years of real client work, not a spec sheet.

About This Class

What You’ll Learn in This Sony a7 V Course

This course walks you through everything you need to know to confidently shoot photos and video with your Sony a7 V. You’ll start with the fundamentals of the camera body and menu system, then move into real-world settings for photography and video — including dedicated shooting lessons you can apply immediately.

Camera Body & Controls — A complete overview of every button, dial, and port on the Sony a7 V so you know what everything does and how to access it quickly.

Menu System Navigation — Sony’s menu system is deep. You’ll learn how to navigate it efficiently and set up your camera so the settings you need most are always within reach.

Photography Settings — From basic exposure to advanced manual mode control, you’ll learn how Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, and White Balance work together to get the shot right in any situation.

Photography Shooting Lessons — Put your settings knowledge to work with hands-on lessons in portrait photography, landscape photography, and action photography using real-world examples and techniques.

Video Settings & Shooting — Learn the right camera settings for video, then apply them with practical lessons on filming interviews, vlogs, and highlight videos.

Audio Capture — Recording quality sound matters as much as the image. You’ll learn how to capture clean audio while shooting video with your a7 V.

Lens Selection — How to choose the right lenses for both photography and video, with recommendations based on real professional use.

Memory Cards & Accessories — Which SD cards work best with the a7 V and which accessories are actually worth adding to your kit.

By the End of This Course, You Will:

Walk away with the confidence to pick up your Sony a7 V and shoot without hesitation. You’ll understand how to adjust settings on the fly for any situation, know which shooting modes to use and when, and have a clear understanding of how shutter speed, aperture, and ISO work together. You’ll be able to capture better photos in challenging light, record video with proper settings and clean audio, and shoot portraits, landscapes, action, interviews, vlogs, and highlight videos with real techniques — not just theory. This course becomes your go-to reference guide long after you finish it.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is for anyone who owns or is considering the Sony a7 V and wants to learn how to use it properly. Whether you’re picking up your first mirrorless camera, upgrading from an older Sony body, or switching systems entirely, you’ll get a clear and structured path from setup to confident shooting.

It’s also for the photographer or videographer who’s been relying on Auto mode and wants to finally understand what every setting does and when to use it. If you’ve ever felt like your camera is more capable than your results show, this course closes that gap.

This isn’t abstract photography theory. Every setting, technique, and recommendation in this course comes from over 26 years of professional photography experience — real work, real clients, real results — explained in plain language anyone can follow.

100% Money-Back Guarantee

If this course doesn’t deliver what you expected, you’ll get a full refund within 30 days. My goal is simple — make sure you understand your Sony a7 V and feel confident every time you pick it up.

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Your Sony a7 V is ready to do more than you’re asking of it. Join now and start capturing the photos and video this camera was built for.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This course is designed to work whether you're brand new to photography or have been shooting for years and just need to learn the Sony a7 V specifically. Everything is explained in plain language with real-world examples, so you won't get lost in technical jargon. If you already have some experience, the advanced settings and shooting lessons will still give you plenty to work with.

It starts there, but it goes much further. You'll learn the camera body and menu system first so you can navigate with confidence, but the bulk of the course is about applying that knowledge. There are dedicated photography sections on shooting portraits, landscapes, and action, plus video sections covering interviews, vlogs, and highlight videos. The goal is for you to actually go out and create with your a7 V, not just understand the buttons.

You can absolutely learn pieces of this on YouTube. The difference is structure, consistency, and trust. Instead of piecing together advice from dozens of creators with different experience levels and sometimes conflicting recommendations, this course gives you one clear path from a single professional source with over 26 years of experience. It's organized so each section builds on the last, and you won't waste time hunting for the next thing you need to learn.

Yes. While some fundamentals will feel familiar, the a7 V has meaningful changes in its menu system, autofocus capabilities, and video features. This course covers everything specific to the a7 V so you can get up to speed quickly on what's new and take advantage of features you might not discover on your own.

Both. The course includes dedicated video sections covering camera settings for video, shooting interviews, filming vlogs, and creating highlight videos. You'll also learn about lens selection for video and how to capture quality audio while recording. Whether you're primarily a photographer who wants to add video to your services or someone who shoots both regularly, you're covered.

This course serves a wide range. Beginners will get a complete foundation — from understanding the camera body to shooting in Manual Mode. Intermediate shooters will benefit from the advanced settings, shooting techniques, and real-world examples from professional work. If you're an advanced photographer who simply needs to learn the a7 V specifically, the camera-specific sections and menu walkthroughs will get you up to speed fast.

You get lifetime access. Once you purchase, you can revisit any section whenever you need a refresher. The course is designed to work as both a learning path and a reference guide you can come back to in the field.

Yes. If you're not satisfied with the course for any reason, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase. No hoops to jump through.

This course is taught by Jerad Hill, a professional photographer with over 26 years of experience specializing in portraits, weddings, commercial work, and sports photography. Every setting and recommendation in this course comes from real client work — not lab tests or spec sheet readings. Jerad has helped over 450,000 photographers through his courses and content.

Yes. The course is fully accessible on any device — phone, tablet, or computer. This makes it easy to follow along with your camera in hand, whether you're at home setting up your a7 V for the first time or out in the field and need a quick refresher on a specific setting.