Before we can look into ND filters, we’ll need to know what kind of ND filter to buy. The first important classification, one which certainly affects the price, is whether or not we need ‘hot mirror’ or IR ND filters. Every camera has some form of IR (infrared) pollution. Many cameras have IR blocking filters … Read more
As mentioned in the guide to lens adapters, my choice of lens mount for the Sony A7s is Nikon F (or G). Here’s a video going over how I selected my lenses: Download Video Note: I say ‘multiple’ when talking about the bokeh factor, but I really meant ‘add’. Bokeh Factor = Aperture + Crop … Read more
The Sony A7s has a full frame E mount, sometimes called the FE mount. The most revolutionary aspect of the Sony E mount is that its flange focal distance is one of the lowest possible for full frame sensors. This means, you can practically use any full frame lens on it, as long as there … Read more
A quick comparison of the features and price of six 4×5.65″ matte boxes for the single shooter.
The definitive guide to exposing, monitoring and grading S-Log2 footage from the Sony A7s
A detailed review of the Sony A7s for video and film professionals. What kind of productions are this camera suitable for?
Here’s a quick video that should rest all doubts! OSS (Optical Stabilization) or SteadyShot is image stabilization technology that exists in some Sony FE lenses (They’ll have “OSS” at the end of their names). When these lenses are used on the A7s, you can turn on SteadyShot in the camera to get a smoother video. … Read more
Even though this was made for the a7S, it applies to the a7R II and S II as well. Here’s my quick guide to manually focusing your camera: Note: I’ll publish an additional video on focus peaking soon. Note: When I mention focus peaking doesn’t work well in low contrast scenes, the example I’m showing … Read more
This is my detailed guide to all the settings relating to autofocus on the Sony a7S and a7S II: The following video was made for the a7S, but the exact same settings apply to the a7S II, except one difference: For a7S II users: Center Lock-on AF on the a7S II is much worse for … Read more