Sareesh Sudhakaran In this video I’ll go over all the tripod plates and baseplates I have, and how I use them: Download Video Note: I forgot to mention the VCT plate that I have, which is mainly for broadcast-length cameras and I don’t use them nowadays. Note: When I say ‘tripod plate’, I mean Tripod Quick Release … Read more
Here’s a video of the Fotga RM-VS1 wired remote control for the a7R II and a7S II: Download Video Notes: The zoom only works for Clearzoom and Digital zoom, and does not work with Optical Zoom. The remote comes with the 2.5mm cable adapter and a small velcro strap. The original Sony remote costs $52 … Read more
In this lesson I’ll take a look at the Meiki a7II Grip for the a7R II and a7S II: Download Video Notes The key advantages of the battery grip are: You can use two batteries at the same time, for longer continuous shooting. You have a better vertical grip for portrait shooting You maintain autofocus … Read more
What is ISO Grouping? It’s a term I invented, but it basically means – try to shoot a scene with ISOs that match in noise and color, so you don’t have to force them to match later in post. The objective of the lesson is to group ISOs so you know if you step out … Read more
You get an 8-bit 4:2:2 signal via HDMI 1.4, but there are a lot of choices and options to get through first. Here’s a simple video that shows you how to navigate the HDMI settings (for both a7R II and a7S II): Here’s the text-based version: HDMI – what’s available? To access the HDMI option, … Read more
The Sony a7S II allows you to customize two Zebra settings for a total of four options. Here’s how to use them: Download Video
Here’s a quick comparison of picture profiles as shown in my review (S-Log3 is only available on the a7S II, click to enlarge, all images 3840×2160): Note: This was daylight balanced, and there’s a warm light right above her – as well as an LCD TV. The blinds on the back are blue. What should … Read more
With a camera like the a7S II, the exposure window is pretty narrow (that’s what separates it from a higher-end camera), so nailing exposure takes lots of practice and discipline. But it’s not hard if you’re willing to put the time and effort into it. Secondly, you also need to either find time to get … Read more
In this lesson we’ll take a detailed look at how to tweak picture profiles. But first, a PSA that might save you hours. I’m not a fan of tweaking picture profiles for the following reasons: Sony engineers have put in a lot of hours and thought into the color science, and very rarely do they … Read more