Thank you so much for this! We need more tips and tricks for the A7ii. There’s a bunch of us (A7ii) owners out there that need someone to guide us with this camera and your the guy for it!
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fam. That is high praise hopeful I can keep helping.
@Zoro-sc6ke3 ай бұрын
I just got my a7ii last week for my first ever camera and idk much about it. You got any advice for me?? Would be helpful thank you
@angelochristou36953 жыл бұрын
Just bought this camera because I started travel videos; out of all the KZfaq videos I’ve seen your’s is the best it has spice and flavour, instead of all the other boring videos I couldn’t watch because of my adhd; well done 👍🏼
@leighfrancisnemenzo90123 жыл бұрын
Finally, a guy talking in my language! I know you can be technical but thank you for making it all simple. Can't wait to get my A7ii! My very first full frame camera after 5 years of using fujifilm. Don't get me wrong, I loved it! But I'll see how this A7ii will work for me. Been watching your other videos! Subscribed! All the best!
@rprattrpratt2 жыл бұрын
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@SheWhoRemainz4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for not being over complicated and just getting to the nitty gritty. Not everyone who owns a camera understands all the technical jargon.
@mgfmc844 жыл бұрын
Finally got my A7II, obviously I considered a more modern camera like A7III but I was on kind of a budget, even looked for some APS-C cameras before finding your channel. Then your videos encouraged me to keep my decision for the A7II and can't be happier about it. Now I'm saving for my next lens. I went all-in and skipped A, S and P modes all at once and decided to learn M mode since day 1. A bit of a rough start be I know it will pay off at the end. Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts and tips on this awesome camera!!
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!!! I love that you just decided to learn M off the bat. Good job by you friend and yes ou will be better for that decision. Enjoy the cam my friend.
@crackersandcucumbers80264 жыл бұрын
Dude! Got me rolling. Stay real! Dig the help!
@amandaong96813 ай бұрын
Thanks for guiding us through the camera! I need those shots of the camera with the actual settings b/c I'm not a gears person haha. And lol, love your realness
@macs.44164 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video bro! I'm still trying to master the autofocus on this camera. Thanks for all the tips. Keep up the great work!
@nevasm36624 жыл бұрын
Hey, Love your channel. I own a7ii only thing i dont like about the camera is AF. I have two more tips to share Set Center as Focus Standard in Custom Menu. Now, You can easily change the Auto Focus point in Seconds like Touch Screen Set AEL to Eye AF to So that you can easily focus into eye for a sharp potraits :)
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro these are great tips!!!
@heyovin7414 жыл бұрын
Try with 50mm 1.8
@DrLobotamy4 жыл бұрын
Isn't this for the a7ii? Does it even have the custom menu function?
@kajkaj4 жыл бұрын
Hi mate l did same but my camera says this operarion or setting not available as fallows ((
@Pixel_Mechanic Жыл бұрын
@@heyovin741 I 've used this lens with the a72, pre af drains out the battery the lens constantly tries to keep hunting for focus. 50% hit or miss
@carlavst69993 жыл бұрын
omg I’m so glad I found you!!! easy to understand, funny, and concise. thank you!
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
So happy you are enjoying it. also thank you for these awesome compliments it really means a lot to me
@smalltalk.productions99773 жыл бұрын
Borrowed a friend’s A7ii to test out how I get along with Sony. I have a Nikon DSLR and a Fuji mirrorless but was thinking about moving to Sony. Your YT vids are very helpful. I am primarily using my cameras for stills so the autofocus concerns are slightly different. Thank you for the effort and the sharing. Thumbs up.
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Im glad it was helpful.😃
@DonTHEhandsome13 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just got an a7ii used and this is awesome. This is my first mirrorless camera and I was feeling a little overwhelmed. I'm coming from an OLD Sony a330.
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. This is my 1st mirrorless as well and even though I plan to get the A7iii soon I still love this camera.
@howun7435 Жыл бұрын
Thanks sirr!! I just bought my first camera Sony A7 II today! You are the best youtuber to introduce A7 II
@JustBWise Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks! I really appreciate the love. I hope you are enjoying the camera so far. I think it is a great 1st camera.
@CharlieForbes524 Жыл бұрын
@JustBWise - Bokeh is a just term for the quality of the out of focus areas when you have narrow depth of field. Depth of field can also be called zone of focus. The wider the aperture or smaller the f-stop number the narrower the depth of field (DOF). DOF is also tied into the sensor size, focal length, and the distance the subject is from the camera. Generally, I have found wide angle lenses tend to have more in focus near to far even at wider apertures. While the more telephoto you go, the more shallow the DOF gets. The closer the subject is to the lens, even on wide angles, you can see more bokeh/shallow DOF as well. So when the DOF is inches or less, the accuracy of the focus sensor is more important. Just subject moving can make them go soft. So while many want that shallow DOF, if your subject is moving a lot forwards and backwards, having slightly higher aperture... like f3.5 - f5.6 might be more advantageous to keep them sharp. For video, you may want to get a larger monitor or magnified viewfinder and use focus peaking to focus manually.
@arrowayes Жыл бұрын
Great information, thanks!
@alexflynn87534 жыл бұрын
I just bought an A7ii a few days ago and love it. While the auto focus might not be great, it is leagues better and faster than the camera I just came from (Canon T6).
@chrisbenson25412 жыл бұрын
I know this camera is a few years old, but I just upgraded to it from a A6000. This video was very helpful because I was having an issue with the auto focus. Thank you!
@LeoSilva4 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the help, man. Really appreciate guys like you going out their way to teach other people. I'm a new sony a7ii user and been finding your videos very helpful. A hug from a fan from Portugal
@imjennrenee Жыл бұрын
I just got my a7ii and I love it. This is very helpful. Thank you.
@faqihmohamed46474 жыл бұрын
Thank you. switching to zone from now on.
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Yeah its so much better.
@user-gk3kz5pz6w4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about buying the A7ii for video, but the one problem was the auto focus. Thx for the video, it was really helpful.
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Happy I could help spaceman
@sobk718 Жыл бұрын
3 years later my find and this video aged very well just pick mine up today with the Tamron 35mm f1.4
@JustBWise Жыл бұрын
Oooooooo That Tamron lens I kinda want as well. Let me know how you like it. Also that you so much for the love.
@Aaron-fb6mb3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making high quality vids that beginners can understand. Subbed, ans getting an A7 II soon as my first camera
@TheHadesShade Жыл бұрын
It would help a lot if you would show on the camera how to acces all these things.
@ImReqularr3 жыл бұрын
Just picked up this camera and already struggled with focusing. Informal and great quality video.
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I hope This video was helpful
@selfiebox7982 Жыл бұрын
Merci pour cette video !
@MohcineJabairi Жыл бұрын
I like to use small flexible, especially that I'm using the Tamron for street photography with 200mm
@rvscootin34572 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thanks for making it simple...
@redtalks90942 жыл бұрын
I love your energy bro. keep it up! i learned som stuff here thank you!! SOLID WORK MUCH LOVE YOURE AWESOME
@mfa80865 ай бұрын
I just started learning how to use mine, and I couldn't focus on my son's face when he was in chorus. It focused on everyone but him.
@pamfraser2794 Жыл бұрын
I’m having a terrible time to get this camera to focus better than my Apple 8 phone, crazy. I sure do hope this video help, I’ve watched a bunch to no avail. I’ll report back.
@CamillaI2 жыл бұрын
I am getting an A7II for my wildlife channel as one of the cheapest full frame cameras going ! Should make a great 7 years late project ! Awesome subscribed !
@JustBWise2 жыл бұрын
It’s going to be great for you. I’m sure of it.
@fotosvond_5 ай бұрын
Test of death for A7 II: the Samyang 50mm 1.4 Mark II, shooting in video mode at f1.4 :D plane of focus is so very thin and the AF on that lens isn't always consistent, maybe you would never get focus with it on the 7 II :D
@bijosn4 жыл бұрын
your skills have improved since your earlier videos
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing Im trying to work super hard to get better with each video.
@HeroShotz4 жыл бұрын
I like zone too in all the cameras ive used cant trust that wide area all the time lol.
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
yeah. wide is crazy like just let the camera decide where to focus. lol
@artofopening3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Super helpful information.
@marcustshaw6 ай бұрын
Will this camera be good for top down video product review.
@nemanjamiletic4403 ай бұрын
FUCKING GOOD BROO, THANK YOUU MAN WTF. THIS ENERGY IN YOU BROO.. HELLO FROM SERBIA
@queenjt26873 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video I’ve been having troubles with the focus on the camera since I recently had it for almost 3 months and this video is very helpful
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
Yes! So happy this was helpful. Thanks.
@stolenbyabohlen3 жыл бұрын
Instantly subscribed!!! Thank you!
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@davidvazquez82254 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Thank you so much bro!
@jackbanister34683 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you!
@beardgame4121 Жыл бұрын
Subbed man very informative and you seem like a cool guy thanks bro ❤️
@HantuBorneo4 жыл бұрын
Save my lifeeeee. . . Love it like it. . Will support you !!!!!!!! Just get my a7ii becouse of you. . Thank make video about this camera
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man really appreciate the love.
@daktadre2 жыл бұрын
Mate you mess up all the time in your videos but it goes well with your personality, makes it engaging I think. Keep up the good work and thanks
@MC-yk4wl4 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I have another suggestion, for stils in low light and in general. Go back to the basic from the DSLR world and use the center (most powerful) focus point. Lock and recompose... simple Works great on 50 1.8 and z35 2.8 even wide open
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion!
@markshepherdmusic2 жыл бұрын
I was about to add this - saw it just in time.
@regrcm4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks for being yourself! Learned a lot!
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much.
@joppevangent74884 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the focus guide. It was really helpful! :)
@MichaelKrogh3 жыл бұрын
Great energy ⚡ man... Keep up the good work 🙏🤗☀️
@andresvalenzgt46393 жыл бұрын
Great video man.. thanks!
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thank you
@jimmi89284 жыл бұрын
The center mode I usually use it when I shot symmetrical📸 and I went the shot straight down the middle like a hallway a bridge
@veeralgohil99523 жыл бұрын
Dope video! thanks for the tips
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@travelinaday22564 жыл бұрын
Thanks for clearing everything up!
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Anytime my friend!
@BulgBeats4 жыл бұрын
Great vid brother thanks for the help 🙏🏼
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Thank You happy that it helps
@bijosn4 жыл бұрын
A lot of top videographers use manual focus...check out james mathews. he shot a lot of his videos using a sony a7sII and canon aps-c\crop 10-18mm and a cheap canon 50mm - you wont beleive it until you see it - all manual.
@Randrob22032 жыл бұрын
Little long for my taste but still a very nice presentation Thanks for sharing
@FranJeanes3 жыл бұрын
Who is down voting this video?! Crazy. Awesome tips! Thank you. :)
@Fleekb0i4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!!
@stamer9993 жыл бұрын
great video man
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@aitormanuela.c.12552 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks ;) keep going
@khalilkafieh80993 жыл бұрын
I usually use back button focus, how do i use autofocus without constantly holding down the autofocus button. Im trying to film myself with my camera on a tripod but as soon as i let go of the autofocus button it stops autofocusing. What am i missing 😭Help!
@Fabio-zg9pp3 жыл бұрын
You need to change your focus from af-s to af-c so it continuously sets the focus
@vincentali57364 жыл бұрын
Great video! 😊
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@taysnaps70254 жыл бұрын
What is the best focus mode for birthday party group shots?
@rameshvuppada37662 жыл бұрын
I am a new A7ii user and my camera is focusing everything around but human faces. Will you please help me with the settings? Thank you for your videos and for your help.
@worldorq21483 жыл бұрын
thanks for this vid
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@Gionimo4 жыл бұрын
The Wide auto focus setting actually prioritizes the subjects in the middle of the field, so I'm not sure why zone would be better.
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
That's a good question but all I can say is from my experience it has worked better for me.
@collabsphotography2 жыл бұрын
Amazing channel! :)
@door57productions833 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! Thanks to your previous vids I purchased an a7ii. Great camera but I couldn't deal with the autofocus in video, definitely not the best for video but awesome for pictures. I returned for an a7riii. I subbed to your channel man great job keep it up.
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support. Also that is a great upgrade to the A7riii. You are so right about the AF and it still bothers me now. But gotta make due with what I have for now.
@door57productions833 жыл бұрын
@@JustBWise well you're doing great work.... a camera is only as good as the person behind it and you're proving that. Thanks man looking forward to more of your great videos!
@naeemsheikh01693 жыл бұрын
Hey, I got you 1000 likes man ... before it was 999 Thanks for detailed video ... bless up
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
Aye!!!!! Preciate you Fam!!!!!!
@RonelMayuyo3 жыл бұрын
Does this camera have eye af?
@smalltalk.productions99773 жыл бұрын
It has face detect. But not eye AF in continuous mode.
@lucascooley9123 жыл бұрын
Lot's of helpful info here. Love the A7II. I hate to be that guy, but at 9:36 autofocus works better with LARGER apertures (smaller f-number). Your term "lower aperture," is confusing. A small aperture and small f-number are not the same thing. Apertures get LARGER with a SMALLER f-number (the hole in the camera opens up more), which makes the background blurrier. It's definitely feels backwards at first. You know what, I agree with your statement that people should just go watch the B&H explanation. :D
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the feedback, always trying to make it easier for people to understand.
@dylanm83334 жыл бұрын
Just copped the a7ii a few days ago for 599$ on ebay, the 85mm FE lens is an amazing pair with this camera!
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Bruh that is a steal. Nice!!!!
@khairulpakhrudin4 жыл бұрын
How is the 85mm af on a7ii? Fast?
@dylanm83334 жыл бұрын
khairul pakhrudin Amazingly Fast!
@A500Sony4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@haqifchannel64504 жыл бұрын
Good info 😊👌
@WickedSarah3 жыл бұрын
I use this camera for streaming and I still feel like no matter what it never stays focused on my face. Do you still recommend zone?
@Dobecreations2 жыл бұрын
which focus type do you recommend for car photography? :)
@FitzgeraldSalendu3 жыл бұрын
Hi! great video! Could you help specify, what autofocus setting on your current video set up? talking head, well lit, center composition. im on a7ii too, with 50mm fix lens
@smalltalk.productions99773 жыл бұрын
He said he had the Sony 50mm f1.8 in manual mode.
@dennythebudgie3 жыл бұрын
I love your accent 😆
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
😋
@dockdowdell4 жыл бұрын
@7:05 "Those are those thangs right there!" Had me rollin
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Bruh! Sometimes i feel like my mouth just doesn't want to talk anymore. lol
@dockdowdell4 жыл бұрын
@@JustBWise oh I feel you. I don't know how many takes and cuts I make on my vids.
@mrzytel19494 жыл бұрын
Correction to bokeh... bigger the apperture is (lower apperture number) the more blury background is :)
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
This is technically right but saying it this way can be confusing to some. But yes a wider aperture has a lower number. Therefore, typical when someone says raise or lower the aperture they are referring to the number.
@poksertv4 жыл бұрын
Never actually tried autofocus on my a 7 ii. wich is the recommended lens on a budget just to play around some with autofocus?)
@Old_Man_Jay4 жыл бұрын
A bit pricey, but try the sony 55mm zeis. Has decent autofocus for stills.
@poksertv4 жыл бұрын
@@Old_Man_Jay okay thanks! You every try zoom lens?
@carolyncarrazana42502 жыл бұрын
I always end up using Manual Focus with this camera
@JustBWise2 жыл бұрын
That’s the best way in my opinion.
@kefkapalazzo12 жыл бұрын
This camera will miss focus on like 5% of my portraits for no reason. High shutter speed, moderate aperture, and I can shoot at like 1/20 handheld, but the thing will just miss. The movement Autofocus? I just use burst mode and hope for the best lol
@olaraay3 жыл бұрын
hello. I using the sony a7s mark 2 and using a sony 24-70 G series. I have face detect on and I am continuous auto focus . Focus area is set to wide and and have set it to centre. Real big issue I am having is that background shudders, focus hunting whenever the subject moves during an interview. Its not noticeable on the viewfinder or EVF but when I get back to my rushes you can notice and turns the shot. I have had to revert back to manual focus for the time being. Any ideas what is going wrong ?
@its_heh_suess4 жыл бұрын
Is that background music from Selfish Love by Rowlan
@markvicente57653 жыл бұрын
Does it work in a7?
@by30033 жыл бұрын
Lock on af is work in vido mode? tell me pls
@traimosley2063 жыл бұрын
Hey my camera won’t allow me to click on the focus mode and change them can anyone help please
@juniorcorrea16562 жыл бұрын
I just bought this camera , kit lens And my pictures are so blurry
@LynelRuize4 жыл бұрын
What firmware are you currently using? I haven't upgraded my a7ii in a couple of years. I still use it for casual shooting.
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
I have the most up to date firmware I think it was last updated in 5/19.
@dosfeos8054 жыл бұрын
Compared to the sony 6000 how is the ad vs the two? Looking to upgrade I'm more towards the a7iii but the price is a bit up there an the a7ii price is way better any thought?
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Well it depends. are you looking to do more video or more photo? if more Photo I don't think its a bad idea to get the A7ii and with the money you save get better glass. However if more video you may want to more to the A7iii because of the AF is so much better. Not to mention some of the other nice video improvements.
@Elianaanu3 жыл бұрын
Haha u made me laugh with your video ! Good stuff!! Thank u !
@JustBWise3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!!
@iComplainer4 жыл бұрын
What year is it?
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
lol. A year where this cam is still good. lol
@ggeats95034 жыл бұрын
are you using an external monitor when you're filming yourself w/ a7ii?
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I do. I would struggle without it to be honest.
@wallofstone4 жыл бұрын
JustBWise which monitor
@kalun..4 жыл бұрын
I am looking for a All-in-one lens for my A7II. Can you recommend?
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Tamron 28-70 f2.8 awesome lens
@kalun..4 жыл бұрын
@@JustBWise Thank you for your response. I am thinking about Tamaron 28-200 zoom lens that just came out.
@wallofstone4 жыл бұрын
JustBWise I just got this lens. Love it
@hilldweller86053 жыл бұрын
I've had the A7II for a while now but I have always used manual focus lenses. I just got a 24mm GM and I noticed that even with out doing anything, when my camera is on, the lens is adjusting focus, is there a way to turn this setting off? I don't really want the camera wasting battery adjusting focus on its own. It happens every few seconds or when I re compose.
@DemarioDon3 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking of grabbing a FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens
@hilldweller86053 жыл бұрын
@@DemarioDon I would really recommend it! I've been having alot of fun with mine.
@DemarioDon3 жыл бұрын
Hill Dweller but I’m thinking the sigma now since it does the same for a lower price o got the a72 so hopefully I’d compatible n I wouldn’t need an adapter
@smalltalk.productions99773 жыл бұрын
I’m guessing your camera is in af-c which is continuous autofocus. Hit the fn button and you can check. Use the front/back dials (shutter/aperture) to change.
@McSamwich4 жыл бұрын
We doing it! 😅
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
we in here!!!
@kolapyellow76314 жыл бұрын
I still cant set the c buttons.
@AnnaLin2 жыл бұрын
LMAOO I LOVE THIS
@rickythein30034 жыл бұрын
The 50mm 1.8 and a7ii combo needs alot of patience with af
@JustBWise4 жыл бұрын
Frfr bruh. I dont have that patience. lol
@mifune1114 жыл бұрын
That lens is a manual focus lens on the a7ii, the samyang 45mm gives pretty decent autofocus though. Just throw a hundred bucks more... T-T