Sony a7SIII - Things I Wish I knew BEFORE Buying the Sony a7s3
The Sony A7SIII has quickly become one of the most popular cameras on the market. However, there are a number of things you should know BEFORE buying the Sony A7SIII.
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OUTLINE
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Using Proxies
1:17 - CFExpress Cards
2:24 - Preview Files in Mac
3:10 - Not everything works in 4k 120
4:30 - Sony Batteries
5:40 - Deal Breaker?
6:25 - Bloopers
Пікірлер: 261
Been watching loads of videos on my new sony a7siii and learned a few new things from you on this one. Thankful you took the time to make this. 1: You can't record 120 fps and also capture proxies in camera 2: Audio doesn't work in S&Q mode Saved me from learning it the hard way on set! Thanks Kyle!!
Quick tip that for some reason a lot of professionals don't seem to mention or do at all... instead of needing like 10 batteries you can typically get away with 3 or 4 and just buy a 24,000mh battery pack and bring the chargers with, when one dies throw it on the charger. I do this and there's ALWAYS a charged battery in my rotation.
@Eric-zv9ut
3 ай бұрын
V mount
Sony A7Siii looks like a beast. Also loving your channel! Stay safe!
Thanks for making this video Kyle! I'm interested in the A7Siii so this was super helpful.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Nice man! Happy to answer any questions you may have about it as well
Great video, Kyle. #3 still gets me every time. I’m on an m1 iPad, and editing is a dream…but finding, previewing, and organizing my clips… Ugh.
@kylemeshna
2 жыл бұрын
Luckily this has been fixed on the new Mac OS updates since posting this video!
thank you, man. Really helpful
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Stoked you found it helpful!
Man I wish I watched this before. I just got my Sony very recently and the video files are all extremely slow to edit in any program I use whether it’s premiere, Vegas, or davinci. I’m also using an rtx 3080 and 8 core Ryzen with 32gb of ram but these files run way slower than expected.
@kylemeshna
Жыл бұрын
Try out switching your codec while recording and see if that helps. Or use proxies and you’ll be good for sure
This was helpful 🙏🏻
Very Thankful for your time and information. It is helpful. Loved the outtakes, relatable. Just purchase this camera, so the heads up info is fantastic. I am now a subscriber.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
This is all music to my ears! Happy to have you along for the ride and hope you enjoy the Sony! Releasing a menus / setup video on Wednesday that you might find useful as well.
@cinemasterproductions6940
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna Thanks Kyle. Will keep an eye out for your menus set up video. Frankly, I think I have a lot to digest. All my best, Mark
Great video man :) hope you're keeping well! long time since our walk in the woods in Wicklow
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
ah man! suck simpler times back then wasn't it! Likewise dude! If you ever make it out to SF to play when all this is said and done let me know! Would love to come out and help you guys capture a show. Or just come say hey!
It’s always nice to see creators from the bay! Definitely worth the sub! 🙌🏼
If using an external battery via cable for example a vmount battery or npf 970 .. will you still get that safety message in camera?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
I have not tried this personally, but I know many folks are successfully using VMount on their rigs. You'll definitely be fine if you've routing via USB-C, but can't speak to every brand of dummy battery.
Thanks for the heads up.. just bought 2 A7siii my self.. sounds like I’ll be having a lot of the same issues I have already have with my S1H.. but at least I know the footage will be sharp and in focus.. definitely happy about The ability to Simultaneously record proxies that’ll definitely help a lot..
Love your KZread work brotha!
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you the most
Excellent video and tips! Thanks a lot!
I have an a7S III on it’s way (february 20th 🥺🥺🥺) so this was very helpful!! thank you for the excellent video and great information!!!
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! You’re going to love it
@alexisc.quinonez8890
3 жыл бұрын
Why such the long wait? I ordered mine today and receiving it Monday, fingers crossed.
@romaniansontheroad
3 жыл бұрын
@@alexisc.quinonez8890 where from?
@Plant_Based_Riffs
3 жыл бұрын
@@alexisc.quinonez8890 where did you order? I ordered from amazon, and I was sent a delivery update that it would arrive around the 30th
Super insightful!!! Thanks a ton!
@kylemeshna
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Definitely got my sub my man ! Solid info. Thinking about switching from the 1dxiii
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Super appreciate it, stoked to have you along for the ride. And we will welcome you with open arms to the dark side of the Sony gang. We have cake 🎂😈
@mkdn
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been thinking about switching to sony for months and can’t help but at least try it. I’m deep in the canon eco system though. DEEP!!
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
@@mkdn honestly I think you’ll be stoked with the switch. Maybe worth renting one to try it out though? It’s a big switch to swap all your gear, ya know?
@mkdn
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna Yeah, for sure. I’ve played with A7S3 so I kind of feel spoiled going straight to that menu system. But just like any other new menu, it just takes time. I’m pumped to do it tho and the alpha 1 is it.
@idonkenneth
3 жыл бұрын
@@mkdn honestly I miss shooting with Sony. Especially the photos. I’ll probably grab the A1 when it drops if sony stays true to paper. Seems like a great switch.
Verry good videos thanks
Nice vid! I like that proxy note 😏
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
That exchange alone has made me a believer in the power of Twitter. You’ve finally converted me, Dave!
0:38 this is why i decided on not getting the a7siii. it was my dream camera. i even bought a a7rii and lenses to hold me off till i had the funds, but after using it on a job... no way. i enjoy editing and this camera's workflow is just a hassle. its like editing in 2009 again
Super good to know you dont need those expensive cards and readers. I'd still go for some solidly ranked third party batteries though. Thats enough savings to get a lens to go with it.
Thank you for the info!!
Thnkew soo much bro for this kind information ❤️❤️❤️❤️love from India🇮🇳
Nice video man !
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Very much appreciated!
You mention active stabilization doesnt work in 4k 120fps but does active stabilization work in 1080 120fps?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Correct, no active stabilization in 1080 120 either unfortunately
@LukeKwonGolf
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna damn. That was the main reason I wouldve upgraded from the a7c. Guess I’ll wait for the a7sIV whenever that is lol
I am struggle to choose a7siii or a7iv in 2024, do you have any suggestion? Or maybe zve1 is it good enough?
i amm about to get this camera , love frm india by the way. This video was very helpful and u pointed some really important things which i will keep in mind. Just fr update.. now dud u made that mac update is it working with big sur ? and about memory cards .. r u using a v90 or a v60 ? i know .. that not all modes will work on v60 cards, but its a good affordable option and will will give all the normal modes. super helpful video, just subd, 😊
great video. Is it dumb of me to get this camera..this is currently a hobby for me, but I'm really getting into workshops and I have a sponsor/mentor at work now that I'm building a relationship with in hopes of one day switching careers into our media/video teams. I was looking at this as more of a long term investment, even though it's probably overkill for me currently. Or should I just hold out and get the a7iv...not really into photography, used to do it, but film is where it's at for me.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
If you're video-first... I feel like this as close as you have to a perfect option. It might be overkill, but certainly an incredible camera that you can grow into.
You have a new sub man 🤙🏼
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Stoked to have you along for the ride man!
I wanna buy the a7s3 but my question is did the bigsur update fix the preview clips? Do they open now on QuickTime? Please let me know… you’ll save my life!! And thanks for the info everything came in handy 🙏🏼
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
They fixed the previews for some things. You can see the clip thumbnail, but if it was shot in 60fps or 120fps, QuickTime can not playback the footage. A solution is to download VLC, which is free, and you can right click > open in > VLC media player. That’ll let you play back the clips, but if they in slo motion it’ll playback choppy. Which is find for quickly looking at the clips and doing file management etc.
@edjela
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna I really appreciate all the infooo!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 keep up the good work my man!
These are good things to know. I did appreciate and enjoy the bloopers. In any situation u would have said everything flawlessly. Get in front of a camera andddd we forget how to talk 😂😂😂 great vid.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Lol man the files are about 75% bloopers to be honest 😂😂😂
@SidsDrakon
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna I'm gonna start suggesting it as a video topic for creators highlight clips of messing up and bloopers of past video. A. Its gonna be super funny B. It will show that we all mess up and just have fun with it. 😁
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah love that idea haha. Makes it more human I feel
TL;DR: Buy 3rd party batteries. I just got my a7SIII in this week, I love the video it pulls! I have three cameras that use the z100 battery, I have 10 of them now, I haven't had one issue or error message with any of the three 3rd party batteries, this might have been fixed in firmware. Don't over pay for Sony batteries! I got six Ravpower batteries with three dual chargers for just under $100 shipped to door on black Friday! Keep your eyes peeled for deals on 3rd party batteries and you will find them!
Thanks man!! Just modified my order and took off the Tough card. Thank you for saving me $300+ bucks!
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Boom! This makes me so dang happy. Go treat yo self to something nice with those juicy savings
@ConnerJohn
3 жыл бұрын
@@kezzatube45 And yet I found it on this one because I watched it first
I like the Sony Fast Card Reader. I don't think its to cumbersome? I use the Prograde V90 128 for both my A7Siii and my A7c👍
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
It’s nice for sure! but definitely way bigger than a super simple SD reader. Especially when you’re packing it in an already overpacked camera bag for traveling. Every ounce starts to add up.
@BrannonNod
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna I get that but have you tried uploading on one of them sd readers? Especially the v90...I can't see trying it after I picked up the Sony 👍
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
@@BrannonNod Yea the v90 works just fine on the normal SD reader . I dont personally see a point of getting the CF Express Sony reader unless you have the CF Express cards though. $120 is a hefty price tag when compared to a normal reader being $20-40. Unless you're referring to something different?
Using Mac 2019 16 inch, high end specs, Im able to preview them all via Quicktime but my format HS 4k, 10 bit, 24 p, 100m 4:2:0. I cant preview the videos unless I use this format
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Great to know. Yeah that would basically be the same as the files from the a7iii. And have you upgraded to Big Sur?
@DemiBernice
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna nope, im still on Catalina
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard a few people say that Big Sur will fix come of the previewing issues
@DemiBernice
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna possible, but I'd wait for 3 more months before updating I think. Cant risk all my software lol some might not work after the update and I'd need them everyday
Did u shoot in XAVC-HS format nd thts the reason u have hard time editing the footages??
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
HS is definitely more taxing, but It's been a bit sluggish with XAVC-S as well.
Amazing Work 👍
Nice vid! - What is the title of the intro song (the cowboy kinda feeling)?
They turn a $20 in to a $40 a $3500 in to a $10000 if you want to take advantage of all the features.
Re: proxy file creation in-camera, any issues with a7s3 in face-detect autofocus when simultaneously recording proxy files?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Nope! No issues with proxies + Eye-AF. Eye-AF works in every setting including 4k120fps as well as photo modes.
Amazing video! Im between a7siii and S1h. Can't decide. What's your opinion on these cameras?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly they’re both great, but for me it’s the a7siii for sure
@experimentoludico199
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna Thanks for the reply Kyle! you think a7siii colors are fixable in post? My last camera was a a7sii, and I kind of got tired of the slight greenish tint. I got the Red Komodo and want either an a7siii or S1h to compliment it.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
@@experimentoludico199 The colors on the a7siii are WAAAAY better than the a7sii. Like its a whole different world.
Hey Kyle, can I ask what mic set up you used for this video? Sounding good and I’m looking to upgrade my sound quality
@kylemeshna
2 жыл бұрын
Shure Sm7b with a cloud lifter into a Zoom H4N. I should have everything linked in the description if you want to help me out with the affiliate link 😁
@tedteoofficial
2 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna thanks! I click on it but the Amazon link is dead, might wanna update it? I’m surprised you’re using the shure sm7b because the mic isn’t in the frame. Could I ask how far away it is?
From what I've heard A7SIII footage was easy to edit compared to other brands?
@kylemeshna
2 жыл бұрын
Easy to edit in what way? Generally speaking, as long as you’ve got a powerful machine it should be good to work with. I’m having no issues on my M1 Max MacBook Pro now
@DJJordanLee
2 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna I’ve just seen reviews saying you can take footage straight out of the cam and playback/edit without proxies easily on machines that aren’t astronomically specced. Probably depends on the codec you’re recording at.
@LAAM619
2 жыл бұрын
@@DJJordanLee you are correct, just use all-i and you wont have trouble editing with a lower spec'd computer.
@greasyflight6609
Жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna Nice computer. I upgraded as well...had too. I bought a 16inch MacBook ProMax 64gb and fourTB. Scorchingly fast and scorchingly expensive.
They said its not good for photographers :/ im not with them but sometime im confused about that
can you please explain how bad it is exactly on 2017 MacBook pro ? because i have the exact computer and i'm hesitating on buying cameras capable of 4k 120 or 10bit recording because of it and i generally don't like proxy … so if i put the performance priority on or set the play back quality at a quarter… does it give a smooth editing work flow or i'm gonna get headache for using 4k120 or 60 10 bit files? how workable is it? if i set all the quality playback to minimum can i get smooth 30 or 24 playback with no frame dropping ? and at last do you think i HAVE to upgrade my computer if i buy a7siii eventually or with use of low quality play back or unfortunately proxies i can be just as fine and happy with my 16g 2017 MacBook pro? thanks
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah good question! 1/4 playback helps a little bit, but still not smooth scrubbing. I have just made proxies and essential part of my workflow and there’s no issues now. Proxies are a LOT easier once you record them in camera. Check out that video I linked from Javier Mercedes and you’ll see just how seamless it becomes. I think I’ll be sticking it out with my current machine for a while and probably wait til the new performance m1 MacBook Pros are released
Do you know how i can link up the proxy files from this camera with fcpx ?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly my knowledge of FCPX is pretty limited, but seems like this video might point you in the right direction: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mHag2bxsmrmrf6w.html
Thank you for this video. You got a new sub. I have a question for you. I'm looking to get this camera for sure. What would you recommend fot lenses as I will use it primarily for filming my own work out videos. Lmk, thank you so much.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
It depends on your budget, but I’d probably recommend either the 24-70 Sigma or 28-75 Tamron
@alexfang2983
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna My budget is about $1000 to $1500. I've been hearing a lot about the 24mm F1.4 Gmaster. Whats your thought on that lense. Thanks so much.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the 24GM and have been using it since it first came out. One of my fave lenses. BUT If you were to only have one lens, I think I’d recommend a zoom so you can have some more flexibility. Give a look to the 24-70 Sigma.
@alexfang2983
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna great information. One last question. I may be using it to take pictures as well. Would the lense you recommend be good to snap photos as well?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Yep! It'll work great for photos as well. Here's the link to the one I'm talking about: amzn.to/2MsIQxi
Super helpful vid! Are you still having problems with the thumbnails not previewing and QT not playing the files?
@kylemeshna
2 жыл бұрын
Thumbnails work now on m1 Mac, but can’t preview in QT, which is just a function of the high bitrate. You can preview the proxies fine
@mikebanks4796
2 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna Thanks for the quick reply! Not being able to view thumbnails would drive me crazy, glad to hear it’s resolved. The QT thing isn’t that big of a deal to me. Still trying to decide if I should switch from my EOS R. 🤣
@kylemeshna
2 жыл бұрын
It’s worth the switch in my opinion. Obviously slight bias since I’ve been on Sony for ages, but it really is just about the perfect camera (aside from these very minor things). Check out the vid I did on the photography aspects as well. Might help with that side too
@kylemeshna
2 жыл бұрын
Here’s the link for that one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fmF9qLykp66oiso.html
Will you be getting the A7Siv?
How long can you record ALL- Intra with a sony tough G (V90)? I think short clips should be possible right?
@kylemeshna
2 жыл бұрын
There's no record limit, its just a function of how large your cards are
@foxyvisionsvideographer
2 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna thanks I found that out today, I’m soon buying the A7S3! I’m so excited
i love cameras but ill never buy one. the Nikon P900 bought fot it's 80 optical zoom was a dissapointment. i see alot better with a very portable Nikon Sportstar binocular.
Did Big Sur solve the file preview problem?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
It did not solve for me, but I've had many other people tell me that it works for them.
talk about the flip out screen problems!
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
I haven't had an issue with mine. have you had issues?
I know this video is about the A7siii but I have pre ordered the A7iv and I am super confused on what sd cards I need to buy. I hear you need V90’s but then others say you will be fine with V60’s
@kylemeshna
2 жыл бұрын
I’d definitely recommend V90s
@DeshayTheLegend
2 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna thanks i wish they weren't so expensive lol
What endpoint protection suite were you using, I’m also a sys admin and I have similar issues with my users running macs:)
Every thing will be easy if you use atomos ninja v, record RAW and edit in finalcut pro. I'm using it and every thing so good
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
I honestly hate lugging around an atamos is my only issue. Much more run and gun and having that extra weight and setup is a hassle. But I’ve switched over to Davinci lately and it’s honestly a dream. Not a single issue with playback or editing and don’t even need proxies any more
Just a heads up: Your experience with sluggish editing of a7siii files should be a non-issue if you record 10bit 4:2:0
@matt-marque
3 жыл бұрын
There's a 98.9% chance you already know this, but if you're using any of the XAVC - HS compressions, I believe those are using H.265, which doesn't have wide hardware support yet. I'm on a pretty beefy iMac and was seeing super sluggish timeline results using HS footage until I dropped back to using the XAVC - S mode, which uses H.264. Granted, you might still need to use proxies on a 2017 spec MBP, but the H.265 part makes it more frustrating than it needs to be.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Yep exactly. I still have some issues with h.264, but h.265 is basically impossible. All good when using proxies though
Hi! Please include subtitles for this video! Thanks!)
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Just added subtitles! Sorry it took a while there.
Does active stabilization works on 1080p 240 fps?
Get the "dste" battery for sony they are the best budget for sony cameras price and how long will it last. And they don't show that annoying message
Just bought one!!
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Yesss! Welcome to the Sony dark side 😈. We have dynamic range... and cake 🎂
@NicoleMaguire
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna I'm so excited! Upgraded from the a7iii
A couple of other interesting things. In PAL mode there are not options for XAVC HS 25p, only 50p and 100p. And no option for XAVC S-I 100p, only 25p and 50p. Which is strange.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Could be wrong cuz my camera isn’t in PAL, but I think you can get the 100p S-I option with s&q mode
@The22Century
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna Yes there is s&q option but it has lower bitrate, no sound. So I think XAVC S 100p is better than XAVC S-I 100p s&q :)
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting. S&q has the highest bit rate options when in NSTC settings. Very strange 🤔
@The22Century
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna Just checked to be sure. XAVC S 100p = 280 mbps. XAVC S S&Q 100p to 25p = 140 mbps. XAVC S-I S&Q 100p to 25p = 250 mbps. And one more thing: in PAL XAVC S 25p records at 140 mbps whereas in NTSC XAVC S 24p records at 100 mbps :)
@TheOriginalRonaldo
2 жыл бұрын
Strange i am have the problem - Is that because of the capacity of the memory card ? I have a 80GB CFExpress card - I'm thinking of buying a 160GB just to see if options change which then let's me record on 60fps in 4K
Has the issue with previewing files in Finder been resolved with newer macOS versions? That would drive me absolutely crazy.
@kylemeshna
2 жыл бұрын
It has been solved for video thumbnail previews, but you're not able to playback most of the files in Quicktime, You'll need to open in something like VLC for that. You're also not able to see the photo thumbnails in Finder either. Which is brutal and I hate it. My workaround for photo organization has been to have Lightroom's Import Dialog open on one screen, and Finder open on the other. Lightroom shows the photo and file name, and I use that to help me sort them into folders on Finder. Very not ideal... I'm using the latest version of MacOS on an M1 Mac Mini, but I have the same issue on a 2017 MBP as well.
@EdRobles1
2 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna Whoa... That's a big consideration. I have an m1 MacBook too and wouldn't suspect that would be an issue. Nothing sucks more than being stalled and spending too much time on an edit because of stuff like that. Soul draining. I have a Sony a7III and just purchased a Panasonic S5. The easy workflow with features of the S5 are such value add It's hard to quantify. With that said I'm researching for potential next level camera, i.e., A7SIII, ASIV or other. Speed bumps like that editing hurdle make it easy to take my time before pulling the trigger on the next. Thanks for the detailed video 💯
@kylemeshna
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help Eddie. To be clear, it’s more of a file management and and organization hiccup than an editing issue
@rizzo-films
2 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna most of the files (assuming video files)? So what do you think prohibits opening them from being opened in QuickTime? Maybe when you shoot in 10bit? That's been my experience with shooting 10bit on the GH5. 8bit I can preview and play in QuickTime, but not 10bit. For those I can only open in VLC. But it hasn't really bothered me yet.
On a real though I want to get into photography/videography, but wondering if this should be my first camera (not stressing with the price point). I have looked at both the A7c and A7 iii as well. But should I just get a camera that can do it all or buy a cheaper camera w/ lens and such. Just overall confused. Any advice would greatly be appreciated.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Hey man! If you're just starting out I think you should stick with the A7iii. They're on sale all over the place right now, or you can probably find one used that isn't too beat up. Invest the extra money into a good lens -- My personal rec for a starter lens would be either the Tamron 28-75 or if you have a little bit extra money, go with the Sigma 24-70 f2.8
@wintez
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna considered getting one of them however was really interested in the flip out screen 😅. So I didn’t have to guess if I am in shot or not for vlogging and such
I needed a CF Express for my R5 rippppp haha
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Which modes do you need it for?
@Stanlyok
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna not 100% sure but I think it’s necessary for 120p, 8K RAW and ALL-I (=
If i only shoot in 1080p in 100p or 120p Is it a good idea to get the a7s3? Thanks
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
I'd say probably not necessary. The a7siii is definitely a pro-level camera. If you're making money with video, then its a great camera. If you're just having fun, then stick with whatever you already have that is giving you 1080 120
@German_Ger
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna thanks for the reply Im have been using sony a7m2 for a few years any planning for a upgrade because it only support 50p I just shoot 1080p and wanna stick with sony Any suggestion?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
@@German_Ger I'd definitely just upgrade to the A73. Perfect camera for what you need from the sounds of it. And its insanely cheap right now in comparison to what else is out there.
What's your audio setup in this vid?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Rocking the Shure SM7B (w/ cloud lifter): amzn.to/3cXtZ6u running that into a Zoom H4 (amzn.to/3tc6DSC), and have that recording straight into the camera.
@JP11
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna - thanks for getting back to me! Your audio sounds great.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
@@JP11 yeah the Shure is great for creating a nice little bubble of clean audio without the need for sound treating the room. Definitely recommend going with the cloudlifter, as the Shure is very quiet on its own without it.
Are you planning buying the new M1 processor mac?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll likely wait a little while longer until more of the Adobe Suite is ready. Maybe wait for the larger MacBook Pro
When you mentioned sluggish editing I got worried but then you said it was a MacBook which was a relief cause I have a top spec PC build and I thought you were gonna have the same build and say it was slow as ever lmao.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Specked out PC build will be groovy yeah. Especially if you go the proxy route. Proxies have served me pretty well tbh
@RoyaltyPlays
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna I've used Adobe premiere and after affects for a few years now just mainly for personal use, nothing professional so I'd consider myself pretty amateur relative and I've honestly never heard about proxies but I'll have to watch your video about it because it sounds helpful, especially once I get the A7Siii
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
@@RoyaltyPlays Proxies help a ton with reducing any and all slowdowns while editing. Defintitely worth exploring. You can record them simultaneously in camera for the A7iii and above, then just link them in Premiere. edit off of those and export as normal at the end. definitely check the vid i linked
@RoyaltyPlays
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna That's sounds great, I usually don't have too much of a slow down as is with both my 1080p120 and 4k30 but it's there just a bit, sometimes having to scrub over once or twice or play it back 2-3 times for a smooth playback. Part due to the poor 16gb of memory I have, upgrading to a 64gb kit soon.
And that’s the reason people’s cards fail. Handling carelessly with your hands smudging contacts....also the preview issue you can solve with some googling
@adventureproductionz
3 жыл бұрын
what solution did you come across to preview the files in finder? i couldn't find anything
I have ben using after market batteries for Sony for the last 10 years and NEVER had a problem. The only problem I have ever had was with a Real Sony battery that some how got "decoded" and would not work at all..
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Have you used them on any of the newset generation of cameras (a7siii, a1, a7r4)?
@ekphotography
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna yes
I use RAV Power battery and it works for me.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a few folks are reporting RAV power works well for them as well! Great to know. In my experience with the A7ii, they stopped holding their charge well after a few months. But curious to hear how they hold up!
@SJYangProduction
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna yeah I didn't think it was going to work. I bought it for my a7iii but I tried and its actually hold up charge pretty good. Not as long at the Original batteries but its good for backup.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, there's so such thing as too many batteries!
No full sensor readout for raw video 3:2... That's a bummer and it seems like there's no rationale. HDMI 2.0 can handle it and the ninjas can handle it... Would be really cool for anamorphic shooters
Does stabilization work in 120fps FHD tho?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Active stabilization does not. But normal steady shot does. And gyro stabilization with catalyst browse is also available for every mode
Crap I bought the faster cards and haven’t even thought about a card reader 🤣 My A7Siii is still on backorder. Now I gotta buy one or return the card So you are saying a fast regular card works on 4k120? By the way the advice for proxies un camera is 👌🏽🙌🏽
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Correct, you can still do 10bit 4:2:2 in 4k120 without the CF cards. You just can’t do the s&q mode. Personally I’d return / cancel the order of the CF cards and use that money towards a lens or some lighting or something
@UrbanBDKNY
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna I just checked. I didn’t buy CF Express type A. I got a Sony Tough UHS-II Card which is good enough the IPB 4k120 Considering buying the 80GB Type A but not sure something I will do before the year is over Next year the prices may come down and the competition will also create new cards that will be cheaper I still need a UHS-II card reader for now Any recommendation? I might just buy the Sony one and prepare my self for the future since I actually ordered an Apple Card reader which actually won’t work because it’s UHS-I only. The difference would be like 70 bucks instead of the full 118
can you playback 4k120fps footage on camera's screen? or says not supported?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Zero issues with playback on the camera for any settings. Active Steady Shot is not supported, however. If you do 4k120 in normal "movie" setting, it'll playback in normal speed on the screen. If you do 4k120 in S&Q mode, it'll playback in slow motion.
@AngeloPoulis22
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna thanks
Do you ever use the A7S3 as a photo camera.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Very often! I’m actually going to make a video on this very soon
@markshirley01
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna Kyle - have you used catalyst browse yet - I did some clips last week from a ZV1 - I was surprised how good it is.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
It’s honestly insane how well it stabilizes! I’m blown away. The only drawback is that the shutter speed can be a little wonky if you’re using the 180 shutter rule. So you usually have to crank your shutter pretty high to get smooth frames
you deserve millions subscribers .I subscribed and 220 thumb up is mine ,
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Ah dang! Thank you Tony!
Hi. It is not macbook problem. Its a premier problem. I cant understand why people use this slow soft on macbook.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
In the process of switching to Davinci for this reason actually.
No steady shot with 4k 120 how about 1080 120?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Normal steady shot with 120, but no active steady shot in 1080 or 4k 120 unfortunately. Granted, at 120 you get some smoothing once you slow it down, but don’t have the added active stabilization. That said, you do still have the gyro stabilization in all modes, which lets you take it into Sony’s Catalyst program and stabilize it very very well. Like gimbal levels. There’s some good videos on that topic out there that are worth checking out
@JakeLDS
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna yes was just look at the gyro stabilisation in another video. So I think that kind of is a work around for the lack of stabilisation at 120. Thanks so much for the info. I'm just preparing to buy one but want to make sure I understand the limitations first.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah exactly! That was my goal with this vid. Still highly highly recommend it, but want to make sure people know there’s still a few minor quirks to be aware of.
Epic video man! Really well put together, and that footage at 4:06 is extra juicy! 🔥
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Idk. bit shaky... whoever shot that should get a gimbal next time
No longer a vegetarian?! Lol Great video man! I just took a step into the Sony eco system (A7RIV) Looking forward to more content, just subbed 🤙🏽
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
No longer!! I’m cookin up some slow cooked chicken this evening haha. And welcome to the dark side 😈 we have high dynamic range. And cake 🍰
How do y'all have the money to just pre-order these things at 7am on the launch day? Business account? Savings? Why is talking about money so taboo
@kylemeshna
2 жыл бұрын
I can't speak to how everyone else is able to afford things, but I do a lot outside of making these youtube videos. I have a photo education business, I do brand deals here and on Instagram, I do commercial work, and I also have a full time career in tech
@greasyflight6609
Жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna Only thing I splurge on is my camera kit...and I happen too like discount beans on toast....so I got that going for me.
When I record in 1080p on my a7siii, the resolution comes out as 1920 x 1072. Do you know how to fix this?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
very strange that you're missing 8 pixels lol... It should be 1920 x 1080. Can you just create a sequence at 1920 x 1080 and scale your clip to the sequence size. You shouldn't really even notice a difference.
@RyanTreadaway
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna it's more of a workflow annoyance, having to resize every single clip I ever record in 1080p. Lol I didn't know if there's a setting that causes it to punch in slightly.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
@@RyanTreadaway not sure which program you're using, but in Premiere I have "Scale to Frame Size" set to command+b keyboard shortcut. You can select all your clips in your sequence and they're all scaled at once. Super fast, and really helpful if you're working with multiple resolutions...4k for some, 1080 for others... maybe throwing in some go pro clips shot at 2.7k.... easy peasy!
@RyanTreadaway
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna I use hitfilm. It's not much more complicated. Right click and resize. Takes 1 second. It's more about the annoyance and actually remembering to do it so that I do have teeny tiny black bars in some shots. Plus, it's kinda just annoying that idk why it's like that. Lol
@RyanTreadaway
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna Is yours 1920x1072 or is yours 1920x1080?
Every time I hear a reviewer mention you don't need the fast card because you can do everything "but"... I didn't drop this type of coin to hear "but" you can't do that. Yes the cards are stupid crazy priced, I think most people knew that going in. Perhaps, it's best for some just to wait for the A74... this here is the big leagues.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Not everyone is in need of the big leagues and I think its fair to allow folks to get all the information before making a 3500 (4500 with the cards) purchase. Maybe there's things that the 3500 will get them and they can make the decision that All-I isn't important for their particular needs. Hence the purpose of this vid :) Either way, I appreciate your input and thanks for stopping by the channel!
@thetiredtourist3927
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna I'm just whining because I'm Canadian and I'm afraid to look at my credit card statement... on a positive note I earned enough air miles to fly to Paris
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Lol! But the footy is worth the credit card Bill. It’s an amazing camera. Think of all the shots you’ll get in Paris. Low light bokehlicious b roll of the Eiffel Tower at night?? Sign me up.
Sounds like you need a PC dude. You would have such a better experience.
The All intra files are better to edit.
steady shots didn't make any difference for me. It's the same whether I turn it on or off. I didn't see any difference. It was a huge disappointment for me.
@kylemeshna
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly that surprises me. I've seen some really pleasing results using Active Steady Shot
@Oduncukiz
2 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna thanks for the answer. ☺ but no.
Hey meshna, i am an ig follower dont know you have a youtube. 1 sub here
5:56 I swear I thought you just broke your screen :D
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Lol! Sir... why did you just rip the screen off??
Are you Conans little brother?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
Highly likely
You were vegetarian for the first 20 years of your life or for 20 years of your life?
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
First 20 yep!
@JonJosephKuhn
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylemeshna you had hippy parents! I knew it. That’s why I like you.
@kylemeshna
3 жыл бұрын
@@JonJosephKuhn LOL! They actually hated it. Truthfully, I was just picky and didn't want to eat anything. My dad (while he is a bit of a hippie) cooks a mean pork chop
Those new m1 macs will destroy siii footage
The best sony Camera is the A7III.
cheap batteries are not worth risking data corruption. I don't chance it anymore.
You need to get a m1 Mac , that may solve a lot of your problems. Just saying.
@kylemeshna
Жыл бұрын
It did. This video is quite old now from before the m1
I don't even know what this dude's talking about just looking for a camera
sounds like the problem isnt the camers lol
TL;DR don't buy MacBook.