Andrew Saraceni

Andrew Saraceni

Techie, photo/cinematographer and musician. I make gear reviews, tutorials, behind the scenes videos and content centered around cameras, technology, videography, photography...and then some.

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  • @peterhustedwatersedgemedia5813
    @peterhustedwatersedgemedia58139 сағат бұрын

    Great video! When i set my filformat to XAVC S 4K it jumps back to XAVC HB if I shoot a pic Why does it do that? It's trivial to remember to set the fileformat every time. Thanks

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni5 сағат бұрын

    Thanks! Might be related to how your custom presets are setup? I'd try checking/changing the video settings while you're in photo mode and see if that helps.

  • @Fracouu
    @Fracouu12 сағат бұрын

    Would this be a good starter? I want to get an action camera to shoot when travelling and some underwater as well as some surfing. I don't want to go crazy on budget because eim no professional in any activity. But I would like to have enough quality video to build something in the future

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni5 сағат бұрын

    I think it'd be a great choice for that purpose.

  • @icecreambot5914
    @icecreambot591413 сағат бұрын

    Im trying to get a group called THE ZEPPELIN

  • @LanceRazon
    @LanceRazon15 сағат бұрын

    What firmware did you have in this video? its the a7iv right?

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni5 сағат бұрын

    Depends on the camera - for the a7 IV, I have the latest now, but in the video I think was on 2.x (can't recall the minor). I tested it on all of my cameras - a7S III, a7 IV and a7R V.

  • @UnderstableLab
    @UnderstableLab17 сағат бұрын

    Can you charge this while also using it.... lets say USBC charge from a V mount battery so you can also now use the native USBC port for other accessories..... like a follow focus that can remotely control the A7R5 zoom and record start stop.

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni5 сағат бұрын

    Not sure about from a V-Mount battery, but from my testing, it does appear it can be charged and used silultaneously.

  • @mgonzalezfilm
    @mgonzalezfilmКүн бұрын

    You answered my question. I couldn't figure out which RAW file comparison meant what, even when I searched on Google. Thank you for explaining specifically which mp settings applied to each.

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni5 сағат бұрын

    No problem, glad to hear it helped!

  • @idahoppgfilms
    @idahoppgfilmsКүн бұрын

    For sure a pain in the ass, but it worked.

  • @User-pq2yn
    @User-pq2yn2 күн бұрын

    Does Cobra 2's QR mechanism compatible with Cobra 3?

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni2 күн бұрын

    Yes, you can use Cobra 2 parts with the Cobra 3 and vice versa - see around the 5:33 mark.

  • @scottdaugherty8065
    @scottdaugherty80652 күн бұрын

    Music is the portal to our souls. It's subjective and it's beautiful... Great job everyone. ☮️💜

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni2 күн бұрын

    Agreed, thanks Scott!

  • @lewisjackson1967
    @lewisjackson19672 күн бұрын

    They suck. All opinions matter, so eat a turd.

  • @SWEETSTATIK
    @SWEETSTATIK2 күн бұрын

    Hi so I just started going to raves and bought a DJI pocket 3 to record videos , also got the DJI mic 2 and no matter what settings I used the bass is too much for the microphone any suggestions for a better microphone I’m looking for a plug and go microphone something I don’t got to do much editing to thank you !

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni2 күн бұрын

    Pretty sure some external mics are supported via USB-C. e.g. Rode VideoMic Go 2. I use the Rode VideoMic NTG, which would be great as it has a -20db cut to help with loud volume/bass situations.

  • @SWEETSTATIK
    @SWEETSTATIK2 күн бұрын

    @@andrewsaraceni just watched a few videos and the -20 on the NTG should work great and it plugs into the DJI pocket 3 via USBC so ima buy it and try it out I got a festival on Monday so wish me luck! , thank you you saved me so much money I almost bought the mic pro plus just because I heard it was a good microphone

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni2 күн бұрын

    @@SWEETSTATIK No problem, good luck on the gig!

  • @SWEETSTATIK
    @SWEETSTATIKКүн бұрын

    @@andrewsaraceni I have another question on the rode website there’s multiple NGT’s 1-5 do I assume it’s just the new generations so the ngt5 is the one the get correct ?

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceniКүн бұрын

    @@SWEETSTATIK Not necessarily, VideoMic NTG specifically is the one you'd want for the Pocket 3. For the NTG 1-5, they're XLR mics and each have different purposes, benefits. e.g. NTG5 is the newest, but I prefer the NTG3B (and it's still their flagship).

  • @arulprakash6180
    @arulprakash61802 күн бұрын

    Very well explained 🎉

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni2 күн бұрын

    Thanks Arul!

  • @thomasbobby7444
    @thomasbobby74442 күн бұрын

    1.4? Lighter with almost all similar specs?

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni2 күн бұрын

    Pretty much - it's another great option for sure, especially if you don't need f1.2.

  • @JonathanXLVII
    @JonathanXLVII2 күн бұрын

    Very useful work on our behalf! Thank you.

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni2 күн бұрын

    No problem!

  • @JeffreyJDavis
    @JeffreyJDavis2 күн бұрын

    Thanks - Solid video bringing in a lot of different aspects to consider. Just subscribed. Just to be clear, do you recommend leaving the ISO LOCKED on either the higher or lower base ISO and using aperture as the only real level for exposure control. i.e. (shooting 4k / 60fps using PPT9 on my A1) shutter locked at 1/125, ISO locked at either 800 or 4000 and using aperture or aperture + ND to nail exposure?. I have been aware of the base ISO's but haven't been locking down on them, often shooting at 200 etc if the light allowed.

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni2 күн бұрын

    Thanks Jeffrey! In most cases, I'll go with the low/high base ISO and use aperture, shutter speed, etc. to help compensate. I will occasionally break this rule if needed (to get a shot in a pinch), but only within certain bounds, and still avoiding any of the ISOs well above either of the base values.

  • @JeffreyJDavis
    @JeffreyJDavis2 күн бұрын

    @@andrewsaraceni so what is your opinion on going BELOW the low base ISO if the scene is bright and shooting wide open aperture (I e. Shooting 200 in PP9). Does it compromise noise performance? I'm general for stills we avoid shooting below the base ISO of 100 as it is a "fake ISO" and you lose highlights signal to noise headroom.

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni2 күн бұрын

    @@JeffreyJDavis If you expose correctly, I think you're still able to get clean footage in the extended ISO ranges. Testing has shown the tradeoffs/differences to be minimal there, within a reasonable deviation from the base ISOs.

  • @pritamaries
    @pritamaries2 күн бұрын

    Am sold, liked and subscribed. :-) I just order a “Like New” 409.00 , from MBP . Thx for your reviews

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni2 күн бұрын

    No problem, thanks for the sub, and congrats on the lens!

  • @jarrodbarker
    @jarrodbarker3 күн бұрын

    Nice video :) I've personally found though that leaving peaking to high will include colored selections that are not really in focus at all, and it is difficult at times to distinguish what truly is the focal point of the image. I definitely recommend punching in on the focus assist to verify with your own eyes what is in focus on the image, irregardless of what peaking is showing

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni3 күн бұрын

    Thanks Jarrod! Agreed, Focus Assist makes a big difference there, and/or switching the Peaking Level if needed.

  • @melvin1727
    @melvin17273 күн бұрын

    How long does it take to charge? Does it have fast charging?

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni3 күн бұрын

    Same as a regular NP-FZ100 battery, and yes it supports fast charging.

  • @ExploredPerpsective
    @ExploredPerpsective3 күн бұрын

    What types of files are able to be sent straight from the camera to the phone for easy content creation.

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni3 күн бұрын

    The Send to Smartphone feature (using the Imaging Edge Mobile app) works with a lot of Sony's cameras.

  • @danclark9987
    @danclark99873 күн бұрын

    Great video. Unlike my current Panasonic DH3, the a7RV has three sets of parameters stored separately. This is as it should be. My DH3 is a decent camera, but this massive design flaw makes is a major hassle to work with. I’m looking forward to getting my a7RV.

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni3 күн бұрын

    Thanks Dan! I think you're going to love the a7R V.

  • @evanc8919
    @evanc89193 күн бұрын

    Ya lost me with having to take it off to get the battery out.

  • @NINETY-97-SEVEN
    @NINETY-97-SEVEN3 күн бұрын

    would love to see a video on slog 3 for darker area's such as interiors or night time/low light. my video's always look way too dark or noisy no matter what I do D: Great video nonetheless! definitely gonna try these out! :D

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni3 күн бұрын

    Thanks! These tips hold up for dark/dimly lit scenes as well. I have some videos on my channel in S-Log3 shooting in similar conditions, e.g. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dIJty8aHZpevhbw.html

  • @NINETY-97-SEVEN
    @NINETY-97-SEVEN3 күн бұрын

    @@andrewsaraceni Will check it out thank you! 😁🤙

  • @rickpontificates3406
    @rickpontificates34064 күн бұрын

    Not bad! Should have more likes than it does

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni4 күн бұрын

    Agreed, thanks Rick!

  • @jen5243
    @jen52434 күн бұрын

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni4 күн бұрын

    Thanks Jen!

  • @BaylorEast
    @BaylorEast4 күн бұрын

    They’re amazing!!!!!🎉

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni4 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Blunttalkz2.0
    @Blunttalkz2.05 күн бұрын

    The sway I’ve seen before and never figured it helped with stability, thank a lot bro

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni5 күн бұрын

    No problem, glad to hear it helped!

  • @ddigraphy
    @ddigraphy5 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni5 күн бұрын

    No problem!

  • @markbisdak
    @markbisdak5 күн бұрын

    I still vlog with this camera

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni5 күн бұрын

    It's definitely still works/holds up for a lot of people.

  • @MusMus-bg1fg
    @MusMus-bg1fg6 күн бұрын

    what is the actual mm when it use to sony a6400 please

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni6 күн бұрын

    It would be a 30mm field of view on the a6400, or any APS-C camera.

  • @madsdesilva
    @madsdesilva6 күн бұрын

    Awesome review! As it does not have a wind filter, how does this mic go with wind noise? Both outdoor wind and when being spoken into directly?

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni6 күн бұрын

    Thanks! It holds up fine in small/light wind, but anything strong you'd want to put it in a deadcat of some kind.

  • @criticaltinker
    @criticaltinker6 күн бұрын

    new sub. thanks

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni6 күн бұрын

    No problem, thanks Vincent!

  • @IvanEngler
    @IvanEngler7 күн бұрын

    on my A7s3 it only worked when the memory card was in slot1. when it was in slot2, the menu item "save/load" was disabled. maybe that helps someone here :) thanks for the video!

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni7 күн бұрын

    No problem, Ivan! That's good to note.

  • @plus15media
    @plus15media7 күн бұрын

    Appreciate this. Thank you!

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni7 күн бұрын

    No problem!

  • @hollisross3561
    @hollisross35618 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the info, I didn't know about the other options. Do you have any info on Apache or Nanuk, or do you only stick with Pelican? Thanks!

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni8 күн бұрын

    No problem! I mainly go with Pelican. Haven't used Apache cases, but a video around Nanuk should be coming on the channel eventually (they're also great).

  • @NEFKANO
    @NEFKANO8 күн бұрын

    Awesome review. I’ve had a pair of these lights and for the work I do they’ve always proved to be more than enough for my needs… I looking to DYI a set of soft boxes with grids for them. Except for some Chimera soft boxes made for them … those puppies are like $70 each. Eek

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni8 күн бұрын

    Thanks Neftali! The Chimera's look nice, but definitely pricey for what it is - curious to see how the DIY effort goes.

  • @kazantip9103
    @kazantip91038 күн бұрын

    Hi. Problem with overheating resolve or still have in 2024?

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni8 күн бұрын

    In 4K 60p or 120p it would still occur eventually. I mainly use 24p in 1080p and 4K, and it doesn't overheat for me (with the protective case on).

  • @kazantip9103
    @kazantip91036 күн бұрын

    How many minutes can record without extra battery (2nd display)? How many GB in top modul (camera modul)

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni6 күн бұрын

    @@kazantip9103 You get up to 70 minutes (max) in 1080p Power Reserve, but practically more like 30-60 mins depending on the resolution/frame rate. 32GB of storage is built in.

  • @immersiveworlds
    @immersiveworlds8 күн бұрын

    Outstanding review!

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni8 күн бұрын

    Thanks Scott!

  • @dandAAAdesigns
    @dandAAAdesigns8 күн бұрын

    After 10 years of shooting video only, tomorrow is my first real estate photo shoot. Thank you for this!

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni8 күн бұрын

    No problem, good luck on your shoot!

  • @czts4778
    @czts47789 күн бұрын

    How to identify if my camera is gray market? Is it of same quality as usa version? Whats wrong with gray market camera?

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni9 күн бұрын

    Not sure there's any easy way to do this, unless you contacted the manufacturer and they looked up your model number (vs. where/how you bought it). Nothing wrong with it, you might just need to watch out for support/repair purposes and if you'd still be covered under warranty.

  • @augustclark3337
    @augustclark33379 күн бұрын

    Superb video, very well presented and extremely useful, thank you ! I am considering a Sony A7V but am wary of the huge file sizes so this video may well give the me courage to press ahead... : ))

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni9 күн бұрын

    No problem, I appreciate that! You definitely have some options with file sizes on the a7R V.

  • @SesjaZen
    @SesjaZen9 күн бұрын

    is there a tool to check how many video recording time camera has?

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni9 күн бұрын

    Not on Sony's mirrorless Alpha bodies, but their FX series cameras can show this.

  • @5lip5pace
    @5lip5pace9 күн бұрын

    just got the deal of the century on the 1st gen Zoom H6 that came with the case and 2 mics. great vid

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni9 күн бұрын

    Thanks, and congrats on the purchase!

  • @MarkoKoskenoja
    @MarkoKoskenoja9 күн бұрын

    Great review 👏 I concur with all your observations. I bought this lens for $400 Canadian directly from Yongnuo, and I was surprised how good the build quality was. The image quality is also very good using my Sony A7C2.

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni9 күн бұрын

    Thanks Marko! Glad to hear you're enjoying the lens.

  • @tibux
    @tibux10 күн бұрын

    This one works on a6400 mirrorless? Ty

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni10 күн бұрын

    No problem, and yes it works well on the a6400 in APS-C crop (more like a 30mm field of view).

  • @tibux
    @tibux9 күн бұрын

    @@andrewsaraceni thanks, im looking for a wide angle for underwater photography... still trying to decide what to get. You think there will be a big difference with the kit lens 16-50 mm ?

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni9 күн бұрын

    @@tibux Yeah I would say you'd get better optical quality (and capabilities in low light) with this vs. the kit lens.

  • @tibux
    @tibux9 күн бұрын

    @@andrewsaraceni thanks very much for taking some time to answer!

  • @lesjones471
    @lesjones47110 күн бұрын

    A copycat of a different maker

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni10 күн бұрын

    How so? Not sure what you mean.

  • @lesjones471
    @lesjones47110 күн бұрын

    @@andrewsaraceni SIRUI was the first to come out with the monopod with 3 legged feet a few years ago,I purchased one,Fittings/adjustments are blue,Very well made too.Visit a youtube video to see it.They also made tripod heads too.Comes with a weather poof good bag.

  • @lesjones471
    @lesjones47110 күн бұрын

    @@andrewsaraceni Sirui P-325FL Carbon Fibre Monopod with Stand I purchased many years ago,they make tripod heads too from low cost to high end,I have not searched for any other Sirui items.So China again copies another item with a little more features to be different.

  • @stefanmodesty
    @stefanmodesty10 күн бұрын

    Just bought an Apple referbed m2 Pro. Looking forward too jumping from windows Vegas pro into a Mac with FCP , this video was very helpful. Cheers.

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni10 күн бұрын

    Thanks Stefan, congrats on the purchase!

  • @ikbenmilan
    @ikbenmilan10 күн бұрын

    How are they holding up 4months after this review? Still holding good power?

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni10 күн бұрын

    Still going strong, no noticeable loss of battery life yet.

  • @travisburke9496
    @travisburke949611 күн бұрын

    Turn the vox up the drums drown it out.

  • @whomenever8678
    @whomenever867811 күн бұрын

    Never stop!

  • @KnowIDY
    @KnowIDY11 күн бұрын

    I just bought this June 1st 2024. I was able to record 4k 120 indoors for 10 minutes. Video on my channel.

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni11 күн бұрын

    Interesting, that's actually much better than DJI's own reported times for 4K 120p.