Mark Smith  Photography Online Courses


The Sony A7V Is More Powerful Than You Think

If you picked up the Sony A7 V because you wanted a serious camera without the serious price tag — smart move. But if you’re not getting the results you expected, here’s the truth: this camera is packing genuine pro-level technology, and most people are barely scratching the surface.
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The A7 V punches way above its price point. That’s both the gift and the challenge.

AI-powered autofocus. Advanced subject recognition. A hybrid shooting system built for stills and video. The kind of capability that used to cost twice the money — all buried inside menus most shooters never fully explore.

I’ve seen it happen over and over. Someone grabs the A7 V thinking it’ll be intuitive right out of the box. They fumble through settings, get inconsistent results, and start wondering if they made the wrong call. Then I walk them through the setup that actually unlocks what this camera can do — and everything changes.

That’s exactly what this course delivers. Over two hours of me cutting straight to what matters — the AF configuration that makes bird-in-flight shots actually work, the video setup that just works, and the custom settings that turn this affordable powerhouse into a camera that performs like something twice the price.
  • 15 Videos
  • Over 2 Hours of Content
  • Bite Sized Manageable Sessions
  • Lifetime Access

Get Great Results Faster!

You already made a brilliant investment. This course is your cheat sheet to getting every dollar’s worth out of it.

Tips & Tricks from Mark Smith

With over 6 million social media followers and brand partnerships with Sony, Nikon, and OM System, Mark Smith knows exactly what it takes to get pro results from pro gear. In this guide he shows you precisely how he’d set up the A7 V for maximum performance — fast, clean, and without the guesswork.
Meet the instructor

Mark Smith

With over a billion views and over 6 million followers on social media, Mark Smith is well known in the world of wildlife photography. His videos have inspired millions all over the globe and his passion for birds knows no bounds. 
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