David Busch's Sony Alpha a7 V Guide to Digital Photography (The David Busch Camera Guide Series) Paperback – October 27, 2026

David Busch's Sony Alpha a7 V Guide to Digital Photography is the most comprehensive resource and reference for Sony’s long-awaited 33-megapixel full frame mirrorless camera. Capable of blackout-free 30 frame-per-second bursts and pre-capture of events that take place up to one second before you press the shutter release down all the way, the a7 V is an action photographer’s dream.  The powerful new Bionz XR2 processor uses artificial intelligence to recognize six different subject types and automatically frame video images, and boasts 7.5 stops of 5-axis in-body image stabilization, giving you all the tools needed to take incredible images. This book will show you how to master those features as you explore the world of digital photography and hone your creativity with your a7 V. Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Sony Alpha a7 V Guide to Digital Photography covers every feature of this camera in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy camera "roadmap" chapter, an easy-to-use visual guide to the camera's features and controls.  Learn when to use every option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author’s recommended settings for each menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera’s capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast exploring full frame photography for the first time, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Sony a7 V. Read more