Tripod Plates and Baseplates for Photo and Video

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

Wired Remote Control for the a7R II and a7S II

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

Battery Grip for the Sony a7R II and a7S II

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 do you get with HDMI anyway? A detailed look.

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

Comparison of picture profiles

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