Sony A7 III Best Video Settings

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6 жыл бұрын

Best video settings for the Sony A7 III. A quick hands-on tutorial for novice videographers.
And a few advanced tips.
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@BriannasSecretClubThailand 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. This definitely clued me into a few settings on my new camera. I appreciate it.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

It's always nice to hear that I've provided useful content. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

@gnvideo6425 6 жыл бұрын

Outstanding review Maarten, very thorough and informative - it’s clearly evident that a lot of work and effort went into this. Looking forward to more A7III reviews. Subscribed.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, and your interest. The full review is next week's post - then I had to return it, but am hoping to get it back soon to do some comparisons.

@bobmusikk 6 жыл бұрын

I dont have a a7iii yet, but just to say that your explanations are the most clear and to the point ever on any subject on youtube :)

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was very kind of you to comment.

@bhainsley 5 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the kind of video I was looking for, for exactly the situation you describe in the beginning. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you, sir!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

It's entirely my pleasure, but it's always nice to know that my videos have been useful to my viewers.

@paulchoate1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Concise, clear, informative. You have a great “way” about you and your teaching style.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words. Always nice to know my videos are appreciated.

@ernestaverburg 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible amount of clear and concise information! Thank you, sir, this has been very helpful to a complete novice like me!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, and for taking the time to comment.

@leonarddavis8449 6 жыл бұрын

Clear precise a pleasure to watch, Thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, always appreciated.

@byannamarieokc 5 жыл бұрын

You are a great instructor. Very easy to follow and understand! Thank you!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.

@hassanabode2651 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the effort you put in making this tutorial video.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

It's always nice to be appreciated by a viewer who understands the work involved. Thanks!

@vijayrakhra5374 6 жыл бұрын

Great videos and I love your pacing. Keep it up!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@biggerpicturephoto 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, simple, to the point and very well spoken. A joy to watch in the KZfaq jungle. Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@tazdotcom 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a clear step by step process on the setting up the A73iii for filming. Its made a difference to my camera since watching your post :)

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thanks for the kind words. I'm always happy to know that my videos are helpful.

@tonyerard 6 жыл бұрын

This is a really informative video. You're also a gifted instructor - Keep it up!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@headbangax 5 жыл бұрын

Nice Video. Very well explained. Some new info i'll start to try in a minute

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.

@OneSongSeries 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and conscice video. Thank you Maarten. I've been using Canon, but recently had to wrap my head around a Sony and this was a perfect introduction.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

It's always nice to know that my videos are useful and appreciated - thanks for the kind words.

@DaryleHamel 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most informational videos I've seen on KZfaq- while lacking the pizazz of more popular channels / KZfaqrs, the explanations are informative yet brief. Excellent video 👍 P.S. You obviously know your way around a camera which is evident in your presentation / tone.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

It was a pleasure to read your very kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@EvanThomas 4 жыл бұрын

your videos are so helpful Maarten

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

I'm always pleased to read that my viewers appreciate my videos, thanks.

@jwxujerry 5 жыл бұрын

Such a great teacher. Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, thank you, appreciated.

@katpiotrowski8078 6 жыл бұрын

Truly enjoy your videos, reviews, tips, tricks! So glad I found your channel. I am in the market for a mirrorless that I can use for video 4k with image stab. I value your reviews and and will decide soon!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words - and I'm glad you found my channel too.

@MichaelStiren 6 жыл бұрын

Really great Video Maarten as usual. Also the quality of the video looks great, that A7III is really shining through. Im very glad to be an owner of one as well. Hopefully we will see more A7III videos from you? All the best.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, appreciated. Hopefully next week's post is the A7 III review.

@MichaelStiren 6 жыл бұрын

Maarten Heilbron I valued this video a lot. I went and shared/posted your video link into the sony a7iii group on Facebook. facebook.com/groups/A7III/ You should join if your into that sort of thing. Would be cool to have someone like yourself in there. Quick personal question: you seem to be a very natural instructor and have classic videographer presentations. Were you an instructor of some sort? How did you become so good at what you do?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

I am into that sort of thing. Thanks for the kind words and posting the link to the group. Next week, my full review of the A7 III.

@ljaycaesar3488 4 жыл бұрын

you are the best teacher thanx a lot

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, thanks.

@DestructiveCreativity 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I really appreciate your expertise

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was a pleasure to read your kind words.

@alexanderkozlishin 5 жыл бұрын

The best guide! Thank you very much ))

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say, I appreciate your comments.

@bertsteenbergen6729 4 жыл бұрын

More than a year later, still useful. Thanks and greetings from the Netherlands.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that, thanks for commenting. Zeg alsjeblieft hallo tegen al mijn vrienden (en familie) in Nederland.

@SashiPritam 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

Always nice to know that viewers appreciate my content.

@Glockodile 6 жыл бұрын

Great video man!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

That's kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.

@zekirami 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you I bought the Sony a7mark3 as you recommend and iam happy with it

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That's good to hear - it would be terrible if you purchased it and were unhappy. Thanks for commenting.

@WetSouls 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maarten, great video and very clear, really a great starting point before checking any of the hyperedited and totally dispersive "tutorials" many other channels offer. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words, and do try very hard not to be dispersive.

@WetSouls 5 жыл бұрын

The thing I appreciate the most ist that the videos dont start with "booom", "whatsuuup guys" etc. Thanks. Well worth a follow! @@MaartenHeilbron

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Right, me either. But we may be showing our age ... I tried to find a balance with "Hey photographers ..." But honestly, I prefer to just jump in. I introduce myself with a lower third and to the extent it's possible try to keep my focus (sorry) on the camera I'm reviewing instead of myself.

@tomszypryt2730 5 жыл бұрын

I think I'm oldschool as I'm tired with all the chaotic "flashy" tutorials on yt. It was delightful to watch your video, thank you :)

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Well, in that case, I'm so glad you found my channel and this video - I appreciate your kind words.

@UweKempf 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maarten. Excellent video... It gave me so many "a-ha"-moments. Now I'll grab my A7III and run some tests :-)

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, always nice to know I've provided useful information. Let me know about the tests!

@UweKempf 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! "Neutral" creative style (I compared it on my TV vs. "standard" -> I never thought I would like "neutral". But I do. "standard" is too saturated.), manual white balance and shutter release button to start recording. It makes such a difference... I will have to try the options from the "pro" section in the second half of the video... Ach... To discover "small" things like these makes me smile :-)

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

It's always a pleasure to find out viewers appreciate my suggestions.

@Xeonusify 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's kind of you to say.

@moemenbensalem5160 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

You bet! I appreciate your kind words.

@chefkoch1974 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, Maarten, greetings from Germany, great video as always, looking forward to seeing the full review. And also if you think it is worth upgrading from the A7M2?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, appreciated. Grüße aus Toronto, und bitte grüße alle meine Freunde in Deutschland. The full review is next week's post. Yes, although I would not usually recommend upgrading that quickly, in this case, I would.

@chefkoch1974 6 жыл бұрын

Maarten Heilbron thanks for quick and nice response. Well once it’s available I guess I upgrade. Seems out of stock everywhere.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

It's in short supply in Toronto also - seems very popular.

@trueevilangel 5 жыл бұрын

thank you! Maarten this tutorial teach me so many! please make more video tutorial :)

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Always happy to help, thanks for your kind words. Do you have any video tutorial subjects to suggest?

@trueevilangel 5 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron sure. Thanks for ur reply! ...let me watch all ur video , make sure what might not covered yet. Hope u don't mind teach beginner like us 😬

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Always happy to help, I hope that my videos are useful to a wide range of videographers.

@jimmysanjana 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful, thank you ! Will consult you for any queries once I set up my video mode.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words, thanks.

@TenzinPaksam 4 жыл бұрын

Hellow Maarten, that was a very wonderful and depth explanation. I haven’t yet bought Sony alpha 7 iii but I soon should get one. Should I go for any other camera if I am a first timer?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Still an excellent choice.

@wright96d 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how to describe why I love this channel so much, all I know is that I do.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Well, that's good enough for me, thanks for the kind words.

@chosenideahandle 5 жыл бұрын

Maarten! You've been a very busy guy! I have to play some serious "catch-up" with your videos. I hope you're doing well! This was fantastic (as usual).

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words, always nice to know my content is appreciated.

@kewalshukla5481 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much CHRISTOPHER WALTZ :D

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@chosenideahandle 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Maarten! I'm just revisiting this video (I do that a lot with your videos... they're so densely packed with good stuff). I hope to run into you again roaming about, once the weather warms up.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Yes - or feel free to DM and meet for coffee.

@chosenideahandle 5 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron 👍

@miss100percentfunk 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! Just had a few questions.. ~ You mention you shoot with all settings "manual," but do you still shoot video in the "video" mode? Or switch to the "manual" mode? ~ You mention that while one can film in any mode, Video mode will display the video aspect ratio? Does this mean if I shoot movies in another mode the aspect ratio will be different? ~If I select a "creative style" option or "picture profile" are these baked in to what I shoot? or only for reference while shooting? ~ You mention you would do a rack focus with the "touch" option, but how do you do this if in "manual focus"? Is there a way to quickly toggle between AF and MF? ~ If I understand correctly, it seems option 1 you mention (switch to HD and go to 120 frame mode) is a better option for shooting slow motion as it retains audio and records at a higher mbs than the S&Q mode slow motion options ~ So what's the point of using S&Q mode? Just for fast motion shooting like time lapse? Apologies for the many questions! Thank you for such a helpful video as I learn this camera :)

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Video mode with the video exposure mode set to manual (as demonstrated in the video). The video aspect is 16x9, so if you're in a different mode it switches from the stills aspect to the video aspect as you press the button. This takes time and means you don't see the correct composition before recording. In video everything is baked in - there is no RAW mode for video. If you intend to do colour correction or adjustment later, you will be modifying the settings that you recorded. Sony lenses (with the exception of the cinema lens) don't have an accurate ability to hit a focus point manually, so doing a manual rack focus will be very hit and miss and frustrating.

@BrunoAlbouze 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is good

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

This guy appreciates your kind words.

@ziopino70 5 жыл бұрын

thanks you man! pro video!!!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure, thanks for the kind words.

@chirantha 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha that’s exactly what I was thinking, your tripod head and you just said it :). Thanks for sharing your settings!

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

I did always want to be a standup comedian. Thanks for keeping that ember alive, and your kind words.

@actorsreels1 6 жыл бұрын

Great reviews! Q: When recording 4K and using an external monitor, does the rear display go dark like on other Sony cameras?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Yes, a lot of quirky behaviour in this regard.

@digitalclips 6 жыл бұрын

A lot to take in, I'll be watching this a few times for sure, thanks for all the work. I have this camera on order and am looking forward to using it. I am disappointed though that Sony chose not to include built in ND filters as they have on my Sony dedicated video cameras or as Panasonic have on my Lumix FZ 2500. Will you be doing an update on your video on the a7ii for the a7 iii using Canon L glass? I have ordered the Metabones V. I am hoping my L lenses perform well with that.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. Typically cameras with interchangeable lenses don't have built-in ND. Thanks for the request, not sure that's worth doing - but I'll add it to the "topics to think about" list.

@digitalclips 6 жыл бұрын

RE ND ... Right ... never though about that. I guess I'll keep the Lumix for 4K vacations.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

There are lots of ND filter solutions available from single filters to kits that mount a filter holder and can be more easily adapted to a variety of lens filter diameters.

@Sutlore007 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as always, Maarten. I did watch the video a couple of times on the video settings, too technical but still understandable. I have accidentially found that when I set to shoot only RAW in the camera, I still be able to transfer photos to the phone via Playmemories mobile, and the photos become JPG in the phone. It acts like a RAW conversion to me, so I think RAW conversion in camera is not neccessary. What do you think?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for the tip, I'll have to remember that next time I complain about this. Typically though, the RAW conversion tool in other cameras has features like white balance adjustment and highlight/shadow adjustment, which would also be nice to have.

@mlentsch 5 жыл бұрын

Great presentation

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That very kind of you to say, thanks!

@haridashareesh 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice presentation....

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, always appreciated.

@derrickvision9547 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there I’m from the future Lol. I just got my a73 last week and am in the middle of the learning curve. I’ve been shooting video with Panasonic cameras for the last three years. Gh4, gh5, and gh5s. Finally made the jump to full frame! I’m trying to find an in depth video explaining what the picture profile in depth settings do to the scene. I’m used to vlog l on Panasonic and know the basics of grading, but so y has so many more options to change! Anyways, have you made a more advanced video on the pictures profiles, or do you know of another good source I could learn from? Thanks for your videos!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

I knew they would invent time travel! There's this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7Zoo6x8vqjRgGQ.html and this kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZtyrLOc2s7ZfWg.html. I'm not familiar with Vlog, so really can't comment on the difference (Panasonic has never been willing to lend me a camera with the "upgrade"). But here's the thing about Slog. Don't use it unless you have to. Between the higher ISO and the 8 bit recording, compressing the available 8-9 stop range of REC709 into 5-6 stops to give you more room for the 11-12 stops that SLog2 or Slog3 provides, with their higher noise floor, is just not a good quality decision - unless you really need the dynamic range (bright sun scene, talent in shade). If you tone down the colour in camera, you will have a heck of a time recovering it in post, as it's just not there to recover. Create the look you want in camera as much as possible, make minor adjustments in post as needed - as now you can reference a waveform and vectorscope. But the more you try to modify the 8 bit coming from a A7 III, the worse it will look. Hope this helps,

@charlieross-BRM 2 жыл бұрын

The Distillery District is immediately recognized even from being there just once or twice. There are a lot of unique photo ops throughout there. I shoot at a gallery there, possibly 3 times a year on average and take breaks to find images for myself while strolling the lanes. As of May I will relying on an A7III added to the stable of work horses.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your notes.

@handihomann 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maarten! Just received my A73 this morning, after pulling my hair out I decided to see what is available on youtube. Aha found this video. Thank you again.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you found my videos, thanks for the kind words, appreciated.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you found my videos, thanks for the kind words, appreciated.

@elen68 2 жыл бұрын

Maarten hello and thank you very much for the explanation. Please, can you clear for me which slow mo you prefer? The one you showed that needs to slow down in post production or the other one, the seven mins one with no audio. Please forgive me for my stupid question. I have the camera but completely clueless about it. And if you will ever answer me, can you please advice me on which settings I should shoot footage that has to be in normal speed and in slow mo as well. As I not always know in advance which part of the clip I will slow down in post production and which I will need in the normal 24-30 frames. 🙏🙏🙏

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

If you don't know in advance, use the 120 frame HD mode. Thanks for your kind words.

@ElsaLandberg 5 жыл бұрын

such a good video! :D

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Always nice to read kind words from my viewers - thanks!

@kamerakasino6750 5 жыл бұрын

You should narrate children's movies. Awesome video full of very useful unbiased information. Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, appreciated. And I think you're right, children should be provided with useful and unbiased information.

@mamophoto 5 жыл бұрын

very helpful! thank you ;-)

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Always my pleasure, thanks for your kind words.

@azlanarainkhan4549 2 жыл бұрын

Great Knowledge sir ji.This is Azlan Arain khan cinematographer.and Director.

@MaartenHeilbron 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words

@wayofki 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. There is a lot of good detailed information here. Sony really don't like to make things simple did they?

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Always happy to help. Sony made things on as complicated as needed to make it powerful enough to serve the many videographers who have a clear vision of what they need a camera to do.

@RobJorg 6 жыл бұрын

good work maarten, wish you would have made a settings video for the nikon D750

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I'm now trying to do the at the same time as the review - just sometimes I have the camera for such a short time I don't have time to do it.

@RobJorg 6 жыл бұрын

quick question. i am looking at this camera for vlogging and video work. which small lens would you suggest, for my nikon i would use something like a 24-35 prime. i dont know what sony options there are. vlogging and night timelapse is my focus.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

quick answer - with the d750 (wow, are we off-topic here) as it's FX, I'd get the FX 24mm F1.8 ED. For the A7 III Sony has an FE 28.

@PierGiorgioZuccaro 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, now I have a Sony A7r3...

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Nice!

@dheerajphotopoint2964 5 жыл бұрын

Excelent Video

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very kind words.

@timperry8961 5 жыл бұрын

Great video's, it's just that the name Christoph Waltz keeps popping into my head ;)

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. So, what you're saying is that my subliminal messaging is working?

@TheEjuiceReviews 5 жыл бұрын

Are the custom settings stored on camera or does it save them to the SD card for recall? very enjoyable video, thanks

@elitekt6 5 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron The A7III does support storing/recalling from SD card (labelled M1 M2) using C1 and C2 dial positions

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've deleted my incorrect reply (I was looking at the A7RIII manual).

@RakeshVigVlogs 5 жыл бұрын

Hello sir.. Greetings for the day!! I want one suggestion as i am going to buy sony a7iii and I'm confused in lens which one to buy from these two: tamron 28-75 f2.8 or sony 24-105 f4 as my first lens.. This is my first camera and first lens. Please guide. 😊

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That depends on what you're trying to accomplish - although I have no experience with either of these two, the Tamron will be better in low light, while the Sony will be able to zoom further.

@quasiguy 5 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent video, Maarten. You covered a lot of information in a very compelling 20 minute video. I had my A7iii in hand as I watched it, pausing frequently to adjust my camera's settings. I was wondering if you had any additional insights into shooting spotlit performers on stage. I'm guessing I need to set the metering mode to highlight and some sort of spot metering to make sure the subjects on stage aren't over exposed. (I shot a band in a theater tonight and, while I was careful to try not to "blow out" the faces of the performers, they still look a little hot for my liking. It's always challenging (to a videographer and his camera!) to properly expose a bright person on a dark stage, especially when you're working from some distant. Care to share any insights? Thanks in advance!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

What a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks. I'd go past the "novice" settings in the beginning and move along to advanced for this. Use manual exposure (for aperture (F4), shutter (1/60) and ISO, and use your eye to determine the correct exposure for the performers while adjusting ISO. The zebra, set at 70 (for performers with "white" skin, a little lower for darker skin tones) will help, but your eye is the best judge. An external monitor that gives you a better view might also be useful. Hope this helps.

@quasiguy 5 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for your prompt and kind reply. I look forward to giving your suggestions a try on my next concert shoot...and look forward to learning more from your thoughtfully created and information rich videos here on KZfaq. All the best! And thanks again!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

always my pleasure

@garytash 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always. I need some real help. I have had a Rebel XT for some time now and looking to upgrade. I’m impressed with the a6500, but like the all-in-one versatility of the RX10 IV. Any recommendations for a budding photographer??

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

While the RX100 iv does offer a great deal of functionality, you will find the A6500 to be the more versatile for video. But first, what features are you missing from the Rebel that you feel you need to upgrade?

@garytash 5 жыл бұрын

No Video and a small ISO range. Auto focus is slow. The view finder interface is not very good. I was really looking for something I can grow into.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

The A6500 does provide better functionality for all of those issues, but so does the A7 III.

@garytash 5 жыл бұрын

Was a consideration, until I saw the price tag. My trip to Alaska is only a few months away (hence the upgrade) and I rather not blow the entire budget on a camera. Thank you for the responses!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

always happy to help

@theloopmasta 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks martin

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

always my pleasure.

@calvertphoto 4 жыл бұрын

When you change AF, metering and ISO adjustments etc in video mode, do those settings override any pre-existing stills settings on the camera?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Which settings do you mean? There is no independence between stills and video on this model, as there is on some more recent Sony cameras.

@complementetv 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, you Know how set Gain 0 for video? If you see the low Lights clips recorded from Sony A7III in Sony Catalyst the information of camera master gain adjustment set gain from +9 Db to +33Db with much noise in dark sites.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

On this, as most hybrid still/video cameras, there is no gain control - just an ISO setting.

@MrRosso1000 5 жыл бұрын

great presentation, calm, precise and easy to follow..can I ask some questions. 1) I'm in Europe and have been shooting a feature with a canon in 24p. I plan to shoot with the Sony A73 and place those clips into the Canon 24p timeline including 120 fps. Do I also need to continue shooting in 24p? 2) Do I have to convert the 120fps clips to 24p for slow motion in post, Im using FCPX? 3).Will there be a problem with the finished project with the different cameras used when exporting? Many thanks.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I do appreciate the kind words. 1) The frame rate of your final production should govern the frame rate of your recordings. If you need to capture a high speed event (to slow it down in post) then use 120 frames. 2) If you want slow motion, and you shot using the regular video mode at 120 frames, you can use FCP to slow 120 frame footage down to 20% without requiring interpolated frames. If you used S&Q, you don't.

@MrRosso1000 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for replying..so on the Sony A73 you can film slow motion 120fps in regular video mode then slow down in FCP or with S&Q..Are there differences in quality of the slow mo between the 2 types ...why would someone use one over the other? thanks @@MaartenHeilbron

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Always happy to help. Yes, either is possible. If you want to retrieve the effect in camera (without editing) use S&Q. If you are prepared to edit, and potentially want some audio recording, use 120.

@MrRosso1000 5 жыл бұрын

ok that explains it, thank you..good day. )@@MaartenHeilbron

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Always happy to help.

@jankarlsson8341 6 жыл бұрын

This is perhaps a stupid question, but when you turn the dial from video back to M for photography does the custom buttons jump back to my photo settings?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

There are no stupid questions - please always ask if you don't know or can't figure it out. The answer is "Yes", the custom buttons change to the appropriate settings in the appropriate mode.

@soothingmeditationsmusic 5 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this amazing video. learned a lot. I still didnt understand, if one pushes in APS-C Super 35mm mode while filming in 4k, is the 4k lost? what's happening to the 4k footage? is the quality lost? Thank you

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, appreciated. With either setting, the resulting footage is still recorded in 4K. What this setting changes is the amount of the sensor used to capture the image. The APS-C area is smaller and as a result, it looks as if you've zoomed in about 50%. The size and resolution of this sensor means that even for 4K (with its 8Mp resolution) isn't compromised even with the APS-C crop.

@soothingmeditationsmusic 5 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron thx for your reply. It's clear now. after watching many videos online, I still couldn't find one picture profile for low light situations with little noise. do you have any suggestions on how to set up my A7III for filming theatre performance? I'm currently using Gamma - Cine 3 and Color Mode Pro. Everything else on 0. it would be of much help. Thank you very much

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

I'd say that sounds about right - I'd pick Cine3 or 4. Might turn down the detail and saturation slightly to reduce the noise. Also, keep skin tones down so that they're at 70% zebra (assuming white skin). That too will help, as the ISO will be lower.

@soothingmeditationsmusic 5 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron thank you so much for your help, keep up the great work!! :-)

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Always glad to be of assistance.

@OnLocationEvents 3 жыл бұрын

Your advice is most welcome to a beginner of slow-motion here. So the S&Q works well but only 16mbs as you say. If I go to standard settings and change to 100fps at 100mbs and shoot at shutter 200. When looking back at the footage in the camera it plays at normal speed. So in post to slow it down when I select a new project in Final Cut Pro it doesn’t allow me to select a frame rate of 100fps only a max of 60fps as a new project. So do I just open a normal Pal project of 25fps and then import the 100 fps footage and then speed ramp it down in post to the desired slow motion speed?

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

Correct, you set the final cut project frame rate to the playback speed. I'd suggest 30fps, and then use the speed tool to slow the playback to the desired effect.

@OnLocationEvents 3 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you, much appreciated.

@bzguitarstudio7310 6 жыл бұрын

How do you record the video with Sony's internal system info and all these settings especially all of your operating switching between menus? It looks very cool!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I record the menus directly using the HDMI output, recorded to an Atomos Shogun recorder. More details here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7ihqcefmdHTkYE.html

@bzguitarstudio7310 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Very help and inspiring, and keep posting great stuff as usual!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

I'll do my best, thanks.

@aliaksandrmatskevich1185 Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon! I believe that my question has already been asked before, however, I could not find the proper answer. I have previously successfully connected a sony a7 iii camera to a dji rsc2 stabilizer via type c cable, and all functions worked despite frequent problems when using such a connection. After a short break, I reconnected the camera to the stabilizer, but neither autofocus, nor optical zoom, nor manual focus control from the stabilizer worked anymore. Most likely, I played with the settings and changed something, but now I can’t get everything back. Please help me with any advice

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

I have none, and do run into similar issues with all kinds of connections under all kinds of circumstances. If there was some easy solution I'd share, but I just keep trying and adjusting until it works. Often that requires re-initializing the camera and/or the gimbal, but patience and persistence is likely the best guidance.

@laurahompus 4 жыл бұрын

Face Party in AF! That's what I read in it too! And the Fun button!! I love it !

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, not always sure why truncation is necessary, so ...

@laurahompus 4 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Exactly my thought, haha! Thank you for your content, btw :)

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words, thanks.

@OldRedImages 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Maarten, this video was very helpful. Every time I use or format a new card for video, the video file number starts over again at C000001.mp4. How can I get it to continue sequentially, so that I don’t start with #1 for every card? Thanks!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. How I wish I could give you a solution for this issue that plagues me too. Sadly, there’s no method to have video files consecutively numbered, as with image files.

@OldRedImages 6 жыл бұрын

Maarten Heilbron, well that is the first major glitch I have run into! So how do you handle that when you are using multiple cards for a project? Do you rename the files, and if so how? The problem arises when I have to delink the media to a project, and it is almost impossible to determine which card I need to link the data back to. Do you have a good workaround? Thank you for taking the time to respond. I now have a few new settings to check out for video!

@OldRedImages 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, ***RELINK!!!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Right. I don't have a solution. In my work I don't use proxy files, so no need to relink. I realize that is not a solution for many editors. My process is to create dated folders with sub folders for each camera, project or location and transfer the entire "private" folder from the card to a storage drive and import to the NLE from there. Although I don't, I suppose it's possible to rename/renumber the files (remember to renumber the .xml files too) after they've been copied, which will make them easier to identify. Another solution is to use larger capacity cards, so you don't have so many "restarts".

@OldRedImages 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your help and advice. Thank you!

@OmiAzad 6 жыл бұрын

Shutter speed 1/60 produces a bit rough motion. I prefer old school 1/30. :)

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Although most people use the 180 rule to set the shutter speed (which amounts to 1/2 the frame rate) - all settings that produce the result you prefer are acceptable.

@VoodoodiamondBand 5 жыл бұрын

Matey this was really fucking helpful!!! Thank you so much!! :D

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

While I thank you for your kind words, possibly next time, it's not necessary to be profane.

@VoodoodiamondBand 5 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron sorry mate, really didn't want to offend! Was just ecstatic with your video! It really helped us!

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Understood, thanks.

@DoubleVisionSoundSystem 5 жыл бұрын

4K at 30p results in a 1.2x crop on the sensor. 24p or 25p use the full-frame. Keep this in mind.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

The resolution of 4K video requires only 8Mp of resolution. Keep this in mind also.

@i5artube 4 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to reduce the time of exposure instead of buying ND filter? Is there some reason why you can't go down 1/160 of a second? I think 1/320 will let less light in... Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Shutter speeds faster than 1/60 (or so) will make motion look jumpy and unnatural.

@i5artube 4 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you

@amiri7392 4 жыл бұрын

Would you mind explaining why you shoot at 30 fps instead of 24?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Because nearly all viewers of my content will be watching on screens that refresh at 30 frames or a multiple. Only cinema projectors use a 24 frame refresh. More detail here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJeil814sdPXlGw.html

@Steve31000 6 жыл бұрын

24p 100MB gives 6K downsampling to 4K video as it uses the entire senor. 30p gives 5K downsampled to 4k and is therefore slightly cropped.. So 24 100MB is the best quality on the a7iii so long as you are happy with the cinema style effect that it also gives due to lower fps.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Well, yes, but the tradeoff for 24 fps, as nearly all displays are 30 fps means that 6 frames are being interpolated every second. I'd go with the 30 fps. I don't feel that downsampling from 6 or 5K makes much of a difference. In fact, if there was an option that used a pure 4K area of the sensor, with no down sampling and pure 1:1 that would be my preference.

@robbyy8709 5 жыл бұрын

I was part of the a7ii low price get it now or pay more later group, I can’t find anything about it video settings can you do a video about it, or send me a link if u did one, love ur videos this one was great. I know 5 others that need this also so if u have time let me know. Thank you.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. I didn't do a video tutorial for that camera - but it, in terms of video settings, it's virtually the same. Let me know if you have any problems, I'm always happy to help.

@robbyy8709 5 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron I did have a few question and Ill list them off later this week if that is ok with you. I am still trying to fallow along with your video and making my own, In two weeks we are videoing a band with this cam and the A7s2 and trying to get a feel for what works. Thank you for all your videos and for you.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

I'll look for your comments.

@robbyy8709 5 жыл бұрын

2 questions and I think I have it all, what aspect ratio is good for music video or just a guide to what u think would look best for the concert. And last why do you turn off steady shot ? Just asking I have it on all the time and wanted to know the difference when it’s on a tripod. Thank you and love the videos. All great info. Keep them going

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

@@robbyy8709 Two answers - I'd probably just shoot at 16x9 as that provides greater flexibility - you might want to letterbox in post to give a more cinematic wide screen feel, but it's a creative choice. On a tripod, steady shot isn't nearly as steady as the tripod, and introduces a crop. There's also the problem that as you start a slow and easy pan the camera tries to hold the shot and then jumps as it realizes that you've exceeded the steady shot boundary. Hope this helps, and thanks for your kind words.

@MarkusFolz 5 жыл бұрын

When I use a picture profile, will the neutral creative mode be disabled?

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, use the picture profile controls (which are more extensive) instead.

@MarkusFolz 5 жыл бұрын

Alright, good to know. Thank you. :)

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Always happy to help.

@commercialand 6 жыл бұрын

I have the sony a7 3 and a sony 28mm F2 , and not sure if the lens is supposed to click when you put the sony lens on?....It will not click and I am getting a lens warning that it is not on correctly, but I can only turn it so much before its too tight, but no click. Also, when I turn on the a7 3, the camera has a small jolt to it and when I pick it up from the desk, it also has the same small jolt, is it supposed to do this!??

@commercialand 6 жыл бұрын

I may send this back, im assuming the firmware is updated since its brand new

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

That does not sound right, and it likely needs repair.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Probably your best approach - as long as you're sure you've understood and are following the instructions properly.

@KellyBurden 6 жыл бұрын

I’m seeing a lot of videographers shooting the 16mm 1.4 on a full frame Sony. I’m unsure why. There is image quality loss when filming in super 35 correct?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily ... even at 4K, only 8Mb of resolution is needed, which is within the 10Mb of the APS-C/Super35mm area. The difference (compared to a full frame lens, where the image area is downsampled to 4K is imperceptible to most.

@col_shoots 6 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering why they don't just get the Batis 25mm. The Sigma 16mm is a terrific lens, but it's heavier and is designed for APS-C of course, but that could also be why they're using it--in case they have or plan to also get an A6xxx as a B-roll backup? Or maybe it just comes down to the price. As Maarten explains above, you probably won't take too much of an IQ hit and the lens is significantly cheaper than the Batis.

@MartinVit 6 жыл бұрын

yes, in lowlight you loose some light because of crop.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for adding your insights.

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure that's right. The same amount of light falls on the sensor, regardless of the crop, and the pixels are equally sensitive regardless of the crop - or am I missing something?

@TheShortSportsShow247 6 жыл бұрын

I'm still having trouble with autofocus. The touchscreen ability doesn't register for focusing on an object and the autofocus is almost non-existent as I hold down the shutter button. Basically having to do manuel focus for video. I'm sure 90% of the focusing problems I'm having is user-error but I can't seem to find how to fix it :/

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Is touch turned on? Is the lens AF switch in the auto position? I assume you're in AFC, which area mode are you using?

@TheShortSportsShow247 6 жыл бұрын

I found out it's the lens adapter (Metabones V - Canon to Sony). It apparently disables AF during video/movie setting... Wasted $400 on it :(

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, assumed you were using a native lens ...

@TheShortSportsShow247 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I apologize. I meant to add that one there. Any recommendations on settings now that I'll have to shoot manual for a bit? Shooting mainly football. Thanks & love your work!

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Setup either peaking or expanded view as I described in the video.

@starfilmsphotography7200 4 жыл бұрын

sony 7iii can plz tell me 8bit & 10 bit camera option whare

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

This camera does not support 10 bit.

@starfilmsphotography7200 4 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenHeilbron 8bit supported this camera

@alltagsvlog 4 жыл бұрын

BTW - if you use 4K in 30p mode - you will get a 1.2x crop on the sensor. Where if you use 24p with 100m, you will get no crop and a full sensor read out.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. What's the quality difference that you perceive between the crop and the full readout?

@alltagsvlog 4 жыл бұрын

Maarten Heilbron quality wise it doesn’t matter. It’s only that the image one can capture is a bit more narrow than using the 24p setting since the sensors resolution is much higher than needed for the 4K, it wouldn’t affect the quality of each individual frame. Btw - sorry for any spelling or grammar mistake, I’m not a native speaker.

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

@@alltagsvlog I didn't see any mistakes. And I'm not a native speaker either.

@TheMichael408 5 жыл бұрын

is it ever ok to use exposure compensation ?

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

It's always OK - just remember, it's not a magic fourth exposure setting. Depending on your other settings, it will make adjustments to the shutter speed, aperture or ISO. So if the exposure mode is manual, the only setting EV can adjust is ISO - so it's just as easy to adjust the ISO.

@TheMichael408 5 жыл бұрын

Maarten Heilbron thank you! Yea I’m planning on just always shooting manual settings for video

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

I think that's a good approach. My worry with auto settings is that it's always making changes which can complicate editing.

@fishwomanyvr 3 жыл бұрын

1) whats the best setting (ok i know subjective) for post processing? 2) whats the best setting (ok i know subjective) for NON post processing (all contrasty and colory)?

@MaartenHeilbron 3 жыл бұрын

1) As neutral possible, which likely means using the flat or neutral profile. Note that for even a minimal amount of processing, the 100Mbit data rate along with the 8 bit recording leaves very little leeway. If you are planning to colour grade, best to record externally. 2) The settings that provide the image you prefer.

@noitnova 5 жыл бұрын

Why can you choose in 4K 30p and 24P? I can only choose 25p at 100M and 60M. Kind regards.

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

The PAL video mode only supports 25 frames. 30 frames is available if you switch to NTSC.

@skyrocker71 5 жыл бұрын

Continue focus for video only works on movie mode -_- , not in memory 1 0r 2 ...why :(

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

I have no idea - I'm sorry I didn't try that.

@naromngin 6 жыл бұрын

Why turn off steady shot if youre on a tripod? What about gimbals?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

With steady shot on, it tries to compensate for movement, which means that your pans and tilts won't be smooth. On a gimbal I generally find the two work nicely together.

@naromngin 6 жыл бұрын

Maarten Heilbron what about gimbals that pans and tilt? Would you leave steady shot on?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

I would and do.

@naromngin 6 жыл бұрын

Maarten Heilbron ok thank you

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

always happy to help

@michaelgondokusumo5336 6 жыл бұрын

why my iso start min 200 ?

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Under what conditions, with which settings? Some picture profiles have a minimum ISO higher than 100

@commercialand 6 жыл бұрын

80 min of video in 4k?...I also have the a73 and No touch operation on tab 2

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Have you upgraded the firmware?

@commercialand 6 жыл бұрын

no I have not...do I need to do this even though its new? I also sent you another post if you dont mind giving me some advice

@MaartenHeilbron 6 жыл бұрын

Just wondering why your menu might be different from mine ...

@M4SONGS Жыл бұрын

I have sony dsc hx400😢😢😢😢😢😢

@MaartenHeilbron Жыл бұрын

Looks like you're not happy.

@Ubal2 4 жыл бұрын

WHAT IS THE BEST SETTING FOR RECORDING THE BEST QUALITY WITH THE A7III?

@MaartenHeilbron 4 жыл бұрын

Did the video not provide the information you need? Please check your caps lock key.

@iComplainer 5 жыл бұрын

Are you trying to be funny by pronouncing the abbreviated menu options? Or do you think hearing the phonetic readout of these options helps some lunatics?

@MaartenHeilbron 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm trying to be funny. My apologies if this doesn't work for you. You'll find many who are not trying to be funny on KZfaq.