October 2025 Updates to eBooks
Added 2025-10-01 06:48:07 +0000 UTCIMPORTANT 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 can purchase eBooks for the mostly older model cameras. Every book in the SHOP has a product description that lets Premium members know that they do not have to purchase the eBooks. Members should go to Patreon > Collections > eBooks to access all of the learning resources that are part of the subscription service.
'Collections' is a member-only area where you can access all of the learning resources without additional payments. The Patreon Navigation video that members receive when they first join provides a link to this Navigation video > https://youtu.be/A47kjbjOoPI
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I have updated most of the Alpha camera eBooks (the nine pictured plus the A9, A7III/A7RIII, A1 & ZV-E10 eBooks).
Minor changes were required because the new Sony Bluetooth Remote and Bluetooth Grip have superseded the older versions.
I have also added the new FE 100mm F2.8 Macro to the Lens section in each eBook.
With prices bouncing around in the US (because of the Tariffs) I have also removed the pricing column in some of the tables, e.g., when comparing lenses with good close-focusing distances.
In previous updates I have been expanding the Subject recognition section of some of the eBooks, in response to the new AUTO Subject recognition (A1M2, A7CR, A7CII) which can sometimes help but also, on occasion, hinder AF workflows.
Go to Collections > eBooks to download the updated version of your eBook.
Comments
If you do make a switch I would recommend the HEIF 4:2:2. The following info assumes you will choose the 4:2:2 format. Apple now uses HEIC which is the same as HEIF and HIF. These are two reasons why you might like to consider the switch... 1) Smaller file sizes: HEIF files can be up to 50% smaller than JPEGs while maintaining comparable visual quality (very useful for a sports shooter who cannot shoot in Raw due to the large files sizes and slow image transfer). 2) Higher image quality: HEIF's superior compression and support for higher bit depths allow for a wider range of colors and smoother gradients (particularly if the images are edited in post production editing software). This is one reason you may decide to wait before switching: Older systems: If you are working with older devices, operating systems, or software that may not support the HEIF format, JPEG is the safer choice, e.g, DxO PhotoLab does not support HEIF
Mark Galer
2025-10-08 20:09:06 +0000 UTCHi Mark: I have a dual card camera and mainly shoot stills. Presently I have my image quality settings RAW compressed in Slot 1 and JPEG in Slot 2. What are the benefits (if any) to setting the JPEG/HEIF switch to HEIF (4:2:0) or HEIF (4:2:2) which would record Slot 2 as HEIF?
Matthew Rice
2025-10-08 14:42:24 +0000 UTCHi Mark - You can contact the Admin team via the Patreon message service or seek technical support and guidance using the monthly Q&A forum.
Mark Galer
2025-10-03 21:01:32 +0000 UTCHi, I have just discovered your site and become a member, I would like to point out a glitch.
Mark James
2025-10-03 14:23:05 +0000 UTC
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