Bali 2025
Video Link: https://youtu.be/7QVI51zIKRo
These photos were captured in Bali over the course of two months in 2025. The cam...
2025-10-16 06:14:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Mark Galer posts
Navigating the Sony Alpha Support Channel
Video Link: https://youtu.be/BZqmwqyNvAg
This 10-minute video provides patrons with a quick tour of the support site. It i...
2025-10-11 03:13:56 +0000 UTC View Post
RX1R III eBook-2nd Draft
Note > This 2nd draft has corrected some typos and some minor errors.
2025-10-10 06:21:42 +0000 UTC View Post
100mm Macro GM & 70-200 Macro G Review
Video Link: https://youtu.be/dUQ1s0SsUHw
Sony's new FE 100mm F2.8 Macro G Master is a lens optimized for Macro photographe...
2025-10-07 20:18:59 +0000 UTC View PostOctober 2025 Updates to eBooks
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Premium and Premium Plus members do NOT have to purchase eBooks. They are part of the Patreon subscription. The prices some Patrons are seeing are probably the ones listed ...
2025-10-01 06:48:07 +0000 UTC View PostWotancraft Giveaway for October
The Wotancraft September Giveaway saw 3 lucky Patreon/markgaler members from the Premium tier win a Parashooter Wrist or Neck strap. We are now opening the October Giveaway for Premium Plus...
2025-09-30 16:00:20 +0000 UTC View Post
New to the A1 II with Version 3.00 Firmware: Mode Dial Control Set
'Mode Dial Control Set' is a significant new feature that has appeared with the Version 3.00 firmware update for the A1 II (A1M2) camera. The second item in the 'Benefits and Improvements' ...
2025-09-12 22:36:17 +0000 UTC View PostCompact Zoom for Travel?
The images above were all captured at the 20mm Focal length when using the Sony FE 20-70 F4 G on my recent travels to Bali.
I own both the Sony FE 20-70 F4 G and the Sony FE 24-50 F2.8 G, wh...
What's wrong with this picture? A question of differing priorities.
It seems like every week brings yet more new lenses. Most of these new lenses don't interest me at all, because I am acutely aware of my own priorities when choosing a lens and I know what I need f...
2025-09-05 05:19:47 +0000 UTC View PostNew Sony Shooting Grip (GP-VPT3) & Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-VP2)
Sony have recently updated their 'Bluetooth Shooting Grip' and 'Bluetooth Remote'. These new updates may have gone under the radar for some Sony Photographers. In the Patron Accessories guide and c...
2025-09-05 02:30:27 +0000 UTC View PostDxO PhotoLab 9
Because some Patrons want to avoid Adobe's subscription model, when choosing a post-production editing software, I created a 90-minute '2025-09-02 15:59:03 +0000 UTC View Post
A7RIV eBook: October 2025 Update
A7RIV eBook for Premium and Premium Plus Patrons
2025-09-01 05:05:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Accessories Guide: September 2025 V2
All prices have now been adjusted to reflect the US Tariffs. Guide now includes Sony's new Bluetooth Remote, Bluetooth Grip and Dual Battery Charger.
2025-09-01 00:13:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Wotancraft Giveaway for September
Mark Galer Patrons are again being given the chance to win one of three Parashooter wrist or neck straps during September.
If you are a Premium member of Mark’s Support Channel yo...
2025-08-31 22:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostA1 II eBook October 2025
A1 II eBook: October 2025 Edition
Updated to include the new Macro GM lens and new Bluetooth Grip and Bluetooth Remote
2025-08-31 21:35:00 +0000 UTC View Post
*NEW* Wotancraft Rider Series V2
Wotancraft have just announced a Version 2 of their popular 'Rider' series of bags. I am currently on an extended location shoot, so I won't have the opportunity to review these new camera bags unt...
2025-08-21 06:41:07 +0000 UTC View PostTilting Monitors - to have one, or not to have one. Is that the dealbreaker?
Many have listed the lack of a tilting monitor as a deal breaker when considering the RX1R III to replace their RX1R II camera. I would prefer the RX1R III to have a tilting monitor, but I have dec...
2025-08-17 23:55:04 +0000 UTC View PostOne camera, One lens
I am currently travelling in Bali, Indonesia with the A7CR and A7CII cameras, plus the FE 20-70 F4G and FE 70-200 F4 Macro G OSS II zoom lenses. This gear (plus 1.4x Teleconverter) all fits neatly ...
2025-08-15 01:26:10 +0000 UTC View PostA6600 eBook October 2025 Edition
All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members.
This 540-page eBook offers you learning support and contains links to more than 50 video tutoria...
2025-08-03 01:29:00 +0000 UTC View PostA6400 eBook October 2025 Edition
NOTE > All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members. Patreon Members should go to 2025-08-02 22:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
A9 eBook October 2025 Edition
All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members.
This 550-page eBook offers you learning support and contains links to 50 video tutorials to help...
2025-08-02 03:23:00 +0000 UTC View PostA7III & A7RIII eBook October 2025
All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members.
This 540-page eBook offers you learning support and contains links to 50 video tutorials to help...
2025-08-01 21:18:00 +0000 UTC View PostA7RIV eBook October 2025 Edition
All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members.
This 573-page eBook offers you learning support and contains links to more than 50 video tutoria...
2025-08-01 21:14:00 +0000 UTC View PostA7C eBook
All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members and can be accessed by going to Patreon > Collections > eBooks.
This 624-page eBook offers ...
2025-07-31 23:48:00 +0000 UTC View PostA9III eBook
All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members and can be accessed by going to Patreon > Collections > eBooks.
This is a 600-pa...
2025-07-31 23:20:00 +0000 UTC View PostZV-E10 II Setup Guide (eBook) Oct 2025 Edition
All-eBooks are available for FREE download for Premium and Premium Plus Patreon members and can be accessed by going to Patreon > Collections > eBooks.
This is a 366-pa...
2025-07-31 23:15:00 +0000 UTC View PostZV-E1 Setup Guide (300-pages) Oct 2025 Edition
Download a 300-page Setup Guide for the ZV-E1 Vlogging camera.
I have also included recommendations for accessories and lightweight lenses.
Premium and Premium Plus members can downlo...
2025-07-31 23:11:00 +0000 UTC View PostA1 II CAMSET (camera setup file)
CAMSET for the A1 II (A1M2): Firmware Version 3.00 and later