IR Filtration Tests using ND Filters

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

Lenses I use and recommend

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

Guide to lens adapters

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

Quick Guide to Focusing Manually

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

Detailed Guide to Autofocus for Video

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