How To Configure Your New Camera after you purchase it
You’ve purchased a new DSLR or mirrorless camera, but you’re frustrated trying to find out how you optimize the settings with all the new technology that has been introduced? I have scoured the web and found the best tutorials (written and video) I could find to help you set your camera up for both wildlife and landscape photography.
I will update this page as I find new tutorials on how to set up the newest cameras.
The last time this page was updated was January 11, 2021
Canon Cameras
EOS-1D X Mark III – The EOS-1D X Mark III offers high level of performance an EOS DSLR has ever possessed, changing the game for serious photographers around the world. a powerful new 20. Megapixel Full-frame CMOS sensor, combined with a cutting-edge new DIGIC X image processor, for truly outstanding stills and video. subjects with incredible focus using the new 191-point AF system
Set-Up Tutorials
I found this very in-depth tutorial and overview of this camera. Check the view out here. https://youtu.be/f_K64MHA1z0
EOS 5D Mark IV – The EOS 5D Mark IV camera builds on the powerful legacy of the 5D series, offering amazing refinements in image quality, performance and versatility.
Set-Up Tutorials
The Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR is a complicated camera with plenty of customization. Here is a rundown of how Dan Watson sets up his Canon 5D4 for photography shoots. See that tutorial here: https://youtu.be/3zryah22iWc
EOS R3 – Built for speed, versatility, and reliability, the Canon EOS R3 combines the technology from their mirrorless EOS R system with the robustness and performance you'd expect from a flagship DSLR. Revolving around a new full-frame stacked sensor, updated AF performance, and refined body design, the EOS R3 is first 3-Series camera since the film era and plants itself as a fast-shooting, flexible, and contemporary mirrorless camera.
Set-Up Tutorials
Canon Camera news has a fantastic page full of articles, tips and a video teaching you how to set up this mirrorless camera. See that tutorial here.
EOS R5 – Built for the professional image-maker who needs resolution, speed, and video capabilities, there is the Canon EOS R5. Setting a new standard for versatility, this full-frame mirrorless camera features a newly developed 45MP CMOS sensor, which offers 8K raw video recording, 12 fps continuous shooting with a mechanical shutter, and is the first EOS camera to feature 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization.
Set-Up Tutorials
In this video by Hudson Henry he with give you an overview of the R5’s controls and settings as well as some tips to optimize your camera to get the most out of it. See the tutorial here: https://youtu.be/GkomZZeahW8
EOS R6 – For the everyday shooter with high demands, the Canon EOS R6 is a versatile tool to meet the photo and video requirements of a contemporary imaging workflow. This full-frame mirrorless camera revolves around a refined 20MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC X processor, which afford quick shooting up to 12 fps, apt 4K60 video recording, and wide-ranging sensitivity to ISO 102400. It also sports 5-axis in-body image stabilization to help steady shots when working in low-light conditions.
Set-Up Tutorials
The Canon R6 mirrorless camera is an amazingly powerful 20 megapixel mirrorless camera but before you can use it, you have to setup the autofocus and every other menu item. Brett Carlson walks you through how he configures his brand new Canon cameras and helps you setup your brand new R6. See that tutorial here: https://youtu.be/C2C8Ux8MxYQ
Nikon Cameras
Nikon Z9 – The Nikon Z9 is a professional-grade camera characterized by its newly developed sensor, advanced AF performance, and high-resolution 8K video recording.
Set-Up Tutorials
Matt Granger has an in-depth review of all the z9 functions. This is a very informative video for a camera that was just announced. See that tutorial here: https://youtu.be/R3Ilkq-Oe7s
A first look at the Autofocus & Speed of the Z9 – Learn More
Nikon Z7ii – Improved processing, greater versatility, but familiar in design, the Nikon Z7 II takes everything that was great from the original and ups its capabilities even more. Sporting a high-resolution 45.7MP FX-format BSI CMOS sensor and dual EXPEED 6 image processors, the Z7 II is clearly aimed at the detail-obsessed image-maker.
Nikon Z6ii – More speed, more versatility, more performance, the Nikon Z6 II is an updated take on the all-rounder mirrorless camera designed for high-end photo and video applications. Despite the wealth of upgrades, the Z6 II retains its familiar form factor and prized image quality to benefit working multimedia image-makers.
Set-Up Tutorials
Steve Perry has created this awesome video, In this video you will learn how to set up your setup Nikon Z6ii and Z7ii mirrorless cameras. The video also includes by step instructions with lots of tips and tricks along the way. See that tutorial here: https://youtu.be/jYrkzlbAGOI
Nikon D6 – Like every Nikon flagship camera that has come before it, the D6 holds nothing back. Featuring Nikon's most powerful AF system to date for capturing every heart-pounding, pivotal moment, the D6 is an uncompromising workhorse DSLR that lives up to every professional demand in any environment.
Set-Up Tutorials
Steve Perry has a review and feedback on how to set up the Nikon D6 for wildlife photographers. See that tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JICmY3s-ZkM
Nikon D850 – When Nikon introduced the D800 and D800E in 2012, it set a new benchmark for DSLR image quality and super high resolution photography that approached medium format. Now, five years later, Nikon proudly introduced the next evolution in high resolution DSLRs, a camera that allows photographers to capture fast action in 45.7 megapixels of brilliant resolution. This camera is still a favorite of wildlife photographers.
Set-Up Tutorials
Steve Perry has created this awesome video, In this video you will learn how to set up your setup Nikon D850. The video also includes by step instructions with lots of tips and tricks along the way.
See that tutorial here: https://youtu.be/jYrkzlbAGOI
Sony Cameras
Sony a1 – A flagship in the truest sense, the Sony a1 is the one camera designed to do it all. Built without compromise, this full-frame mirrorless offers high-resolution for stills shooting, impressive 8K video recording, speed and sensitivity, and connectivity for the most demanding professional workflows.
Set-Up Tutorials
This video tutorial outlines how to set up, or configure, Sony's Alpha 1 camera for shooting stills and movies. See Tutorial here: https://youtu.be/888iqbtcrcw
Sony a9 II – The second generation of speed, the Sony a9 II takes the impressive feature-set of its predecessor and adds enhanced connectivity, a refined body design, and even quicker performance. Utilizing the proven 24.2MP full-frame Exmor RS BSI stacked CMOS sensor and an updated BIONZ X processor, the a9 II sports especially quick and responsive capabilities.
Set-Up Tutorials
Wes Perry walks you through the setup configuration of the Sony a9 II. See that tutorial here: https://youtu.be/P7PaUaAj-UM
Sony a7r iv – Virtuoso expression. Sony’s full-frame mirrorless α7R IV reveals ever more overwhelming photographic vision, with expressive prowess once expected only in medium-format cameras, and remarkably high speed in a compact body. See how its enhanced rigidity and connectivity raise your productivity.
Set-Up Tutorials
In this video tutorial geared towards beginners, Steve Hermann will go over the Sony A7R IV in detail including the camera body, menu system, and how to use the camera. See that tutorial here: https://youtu.be/mpqf4N5IJvE
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