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Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.

Starting Never Ends is the one place for all Sony camera mini-sites. Learn about all new Sony camera products in a fun interactive way.

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Andy Yee
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Unlock Your Full Potential with the Sony Alpha Focus System and Modes
Andy Yee
Image: Alpha 7R V (A7RM5)
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  • ƒ/0
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Alpha 7R V (A7RM5)
FE 100-400mm G Master super-telephoto zoom lens
Andy Yee
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Advocate
Unlock Your Full Potential with the Sony Alpha Focus System and Modes
Andy Yee
Image: Alpha 7R V (A7RM5)
  • 0mm
  • ƒ/0
  • 0s
  • ISO 0
Alpha 7R V (A7RM5)
FE 100-400mm G Master super-telephoto zoom lens
Andy Yee
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Advocate
Unlock Your Full Potential with the Sony Alpha Focus System and Modes
Andy Yee
Image: Alpha 7R V (A7RM5)
  • 139mm
  • ƒ/5.6
  • 1/5000s
  • ISO 800
Alpha 7R V (A7RM5)
FE 100-400mm G Master super-telephoto zoom lens
Utilising the focus system for achieving best results across genres

About the event

This online presentation is designed to give participants a better understanding of the Sony Alpha focus system and modes, empowering them to take full control of their camera's focusing capabilities. Through a mix of theoretical explanations and practical shooting scenarios, participants will gain the skills needed to capture sharp, well-focused images in any situation. 

Understanding Autofocus Basics 
  • How Autofocus Works 
    • Explanation of phase detection vs. contrast detection
    • Overview of hybrid autofocus systems in Sony Alpha cameras
  • Focus Points and Areas
    • Types of focus points (single, zone, wide)
    • Selecting and customising focus areas on the Sony Alpha 
Practical Applications
  • Choosing the right focus mode for different shooting scenarios (e.g. portraits, sports, landscapes) to get the best results and maximise a better hit rate for images in focus.

Techniques covered

  • How Autofocus Works 
  • Explanation of phase detection vs. contrast detection 
  • *Overview of hybrid autofocus systems in Sony Alpha cameras 
  • * Focus Points and Areas 
  • *Types of focus points (single, zone, wide) 
  • *Selecting and customizing focus areas on the Sony Alpha

What to bring

  • Something to take notes on
  • Your Sony Alpha camera
Beginner City / street Nature / wildlife Portraiture
Sun 29 Sep 2024, 1:00PM - 2:00PM (UTC+10) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Beginner
A$20 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
Sat 26 Oct 2024, 11:00AM - 1:00PM (UTC+11) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Beginner
A$20 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
Sun 27 Oct 2024, 11:00AM - 1:00PM (UTC+11) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Beginner
A$20 per/person    
Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.
2026 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

2026 Alpha Awards Photo Competition

2026 marks the eleventh year of the Alpha Awards celebrating the greatest images from across Australia and New Zealand captured on Sony Alpha cameras and lenses, giving you the chance to share in over $62,000 (AUD) worth of Sony digital imaging gear. 

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Advocate

Andy Yee

Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Andy Yee specialises in travel and tourism photography . When not leading workshops in exotic locations, he can be found in Sydney...

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Take your photography to the next level with Andy Yee, an accomplished photographer. With an easy teaching style, he’ll help you get that shot. ”

Rosalba Schmidt, Sydney Harbour Festival of Light Workshop
Alpha 1 (A1)

My Gear

Alpha 1 (A1)
Autumn in Japan
Sydney Harbour

Outstanding! Andy's calm and kind demeanour made the workshop educational and highly enjoyable. I would definitely attend another workshop with him.”

Lilian Cheah, Sydney Harbour Festival of Light Workshop
Alpha 6700

My Gear

Alpha 6700