*#10 Volume* You got this wrong, I'm afraid! The setting you changed alters the volume in playback mode. If you want to switch off the timer and AF beeps, then it's in Camera 2, page 9, under *Audio signals*. You're welcome! ;)

Thank you for sharing these excellent suggestions! As more A7Riii bodies are entering the used camera market, this video continues to provide value to the Sony community. And many of these items apply to other camera brands as well.

Good video but just wanted to mention a couple of things. First, from the research I have done and tests people have performed, after ISO 400 there is really no benefit of using uncompressed vs compressed. More importantly, I suggest that when recommending to shoot in Adobe RGB to remind viewers that if they are sharing the images on the internet they really want to export the images to sRGB because first of all, if your monitor is does not cover the AdobeRGB color space then the images may look a bit dull, plus unfortunately not all apps out there and browsers are good with color management so if you want to play it safe with compatibility then you want to go with sRGB. So if your goal is to shoot JPG with Adobe RGB but still plan to edit the photos and just wanted to capture more data, then sure that works as long as you export it to sRGB before sharing on the internet. I personally work with RAW in ProPhoto color space all the way to the last part of editing when I finally export it to which ever format I need depending if I am printing or posting on the internet etc. So in summary sure, a "bigger" color space sounds like a logical choice but is not. It depends on your ultimate goal and process to get to that final photo you will be sharing. Regards!

Some other great changes to make (for me personally but it might work for others too). I’ve set ‘C2’ to APS-C (super 35mm) - super handy for anyone shooting primes. I also back button focus so I’ve set ‘AF-ON’ as focus and ‘AEL’ as eye af.

Great contents and clear instructions and really great to find this

Excellent lesson. Perfectly presented. A+

Great tips Matt. Concise and to the point. Just subscribed.

Thanks for taking the time to make this!

Thanks 🙏🏻. Back button focus can be added as well.

Excellent presentation! All good suggestions and I've effected several of them. Thank You.

Thank you Matt. You're an excellent teacher.

Thanks, Matt always good to see how pros set up the A7R iii. I am still learning mine, can you either do a short Utube or give me a step by step for syncing A7R iii to an iPhone 8. I have searched the net for clear instructions and nothing found. Seems so simple but not intuitive...

So what is it with you guys that you call the TOOLBOX icon a suitcase? Mark Galer ( Sony Global Ambassador) for Australia did the same thing in his setup video. In context, you are in the settings or setup menu system so having a suitcase icon wouldn't make much sense, but a Toolbox kinda seems the right thing. Minor point I know, but found the interpretation by more than one expert was interesting.

I have just started my Lightroom journey and noticed your KZfaq video on the settings on the SonyA7Riii which I have recently upgraded to from the ii.

One more thing. There is a setting for shutter release that dictates how hard the camera should try to find focus prior to releasing the shutter. I find that anything other than the most strict setting - at least in the a7R2 - resulted in frequent missed focus. Default is the middle “balanced” setting but I change it to require focus.

Very helpful, thank you !

Thanks very good video. is Color space and AdobeRGB effective on video mode also?or only on photo?

Nice tips, although what is the L bracket on your Sony?

Can you recommend a good landscape book for me. I'm just looking into it now. Thanks!

Love the video! I'm a little late to the game, as I just upgraded from a a6100 to a a7riii today. This was a very helpful guide to get me started with my a7riii.

Cool, Matt's got a YT channel! Used to follow you closely on KelbyOne back in the day. Glad to see you're on YT. :D (You switched out from Nikon too? lol)

I do not use silent mode since I use flash is one more thing to consider

Thanks for sharing. BTW, I can’t pair (Bluetooth ) the camera with iPhone 7S. iPhone can’t see the Sony a7iii.

I did not know about the Bluetooth and iPhone connection with geo tracking automatically! Has the connection hurt the battery life? I know the new battery is much better!

Hi Matt, could you highlight a question for me on uncompressed raw please. I understand that when using the uncompressed raw setting there can be restrictions and grey out sections of the menu? what would these be? I think I saw a video regarding how it interferes with bracketing and frame rate? This could be a reason not to go with the R3 and with the 850 (I'm a landscaper too). Please can you identify the inconsistencies many thank for your time. John :)

Thank you!

Thanks bro 👍🏼🇬🇧

Hello Matt. What is that lens that you using there?

Thank you.

Just need to ask which External Flash Best for Sony A7riii

Very helpful Matt! I rented an A7Riii but only found this today (last day of rental!), but it was helpful. Cheers. Definitely hopping from M43 to Sony really soon!

Hi Matt, Thanks for the video, great as usual !! Regarding the quality of the raw you choose uncompressed vs lossless compressed because you don't to think about it (no brainer) or you actually did see differences in quality ? How about 12 or 14 bits ? The math is in the favor of 14 bits but I read so many times that there is no way to see any differences. What is your advice ? Thanks

what lens do you have on the camera buddy?

thank you!

Matt do you think the A7Riii is still good in 2022 for bird and wildlife if I dont have a A9ii or A1 budget?

Volume settings don't effect the timer beeps.

Is this camera good for video?

I saw this video a little while ago and was going to point out a possible edit you might make, talking about screen brightness during minute 13, but then the video went missing. You must have made the edit and re-uploaded the video. You really do a nice job of encoding. This video is 720 on KZfaq but it looks more like a 1080p resolution. BTW--> Doesn't turning up your screen run your battery down quicker, or do you just carry enough spares not to worry about it? I agree with you on 'touch-focus', that is one of my favorite features on my Canon. And it works on stills as well as video.

Matt....on the a7r iii...I see how to shoot in silent mode but how do I silence the timer when shooting 2/5/10 second countdowns?

Hi-I get the notion that with pixel shift function, you don't need to shoot it "bracketing". appreciate your advice. thanks

very good thanks but when it comes to the volume settings I would leave the up, why? because in video editing if you don't need audio then just delet it. if you do then you can set the audio level to what you want... in other words keep it on... maybe thats me but you have that control in edit... thanks tho great video well worth watching to the end..

I bought my Sony A7R3 back in 2017. Are these changes for that year or the 2020? Not sure how much the A7R3 has changed in 3 years.

Yes Matt, we do not learn that we have a middle name or what that name is until our mother is mad at us.

What kit did you use to film this video?

but compressed RAW will give you full advantage of 10fps , when uncompressed won't

99% of all smartphones and social media sites like fb and IG display in standard sRGB not Adobe sRGB. You would use Adobe sRGB for printing.

what lens do have on the camera your holding?

Too bad we can't change the focus point color 😭 Only fix is to drag it with touch to light it up.

720P why?

Was thinking of switching to this from DSLR but having handled and experienced the ergonomics of the camera I'm staying put. Yes the body is smaller etc but the lenses are generally just as thick and heavy as DSLR equivalents which negates the advantage. What did it for me though, (aware this has been debated many times:), was a recent report where an A7Rlll was subjected to an inclement weather test alongside Nikon & Canon equivalent cameras: www.diyphotography.net/weather-sealing-test-kills-sony-a7riii-not-nikon-canon-olympus/ The results werent great and the A7 stop working completely after one phase of the test. It would appear that Sony mistakenly believe that the way the A7's are made removes the need for pro level weather sealant capabilities when it's clearly not the case.

What guitars are those? :) As a professional photographer, it's odd that my KZfaq is all about guitars, amps and pedals. :) Have a quick look, it's amp hoarding at another level.

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with all the settings on in the background, you will also find that your battery will be drained in no time.