Sublime

I get some use out of a set of Fotodiox anodized aluminum 49-52mm, 52-55mm, 55-58mm, 58-62mm, 62-67mm, 67-72mm, and 72-77mm step-up rings, which can be used in combination for multiple “steps.” I also have the Fotodiox 77-72mm, 72-67mm, 67-62mm, 62-58mm, 58-55mm, 55-52mm, and 52-49mm step-down rings. These come in handy when I want to fit a particu

DRO/Auto HDR Options: DRO Off, DRO Auto, DRO Levels 1–5, AUTO HDR (1–6 EV interval) Default: DRO Off My preference: DRO Off

Some photographers claim that UV filters degrade image quality and offer minimal protection. We disagree with this viewpoint.

The DRO command is available only in P, A, S, M, and Movie modes. For still pictures, you can shoot in RAW, JPEG, or both. When you open RAW files in most post-processing software, you cannot see the effects of DRO. When you record images in [RAW & JPEG], you can see the DRO effects in the JPEG file, but not the RAW file.

Sony offers them for the a7 II at a nominal cost. We purchased the semihard plastic model. It is sticky, and you apply it directly to the monitor. The adhesive is not a permanent bond, so if the protector gets scratched, you can replace it. Another nice feature of the protector is that it resists picking up oil from your fingertips.

Long Exposure NR/High ISO NR Long Exposure NR: Options: On/Off; Default: On High ISO NR: Options: Normal, Low, Off; Default: Normal My preference: Off for both

Lots of photographers find the $40 Fotodiox adapters to be perfectly serviceable for most lenses. The more expensive Novoflex, Rayqual, and Voigtländer adapters (each approximately $200) have a better fit and finish. Their dimensions are precisely made, so when they are attached to the camera, the flange-to-sensor distance matches the requirements