I used to make little films years ago as a teenager and in my early 20s. I haven't touched a camera for probably 7 or 8 years, and now at 31 I've found myself feeling inspired again and it's thanks to your content. A few weeks ago, I picked up a second hand a6400 and this lens and I've been really enjoying shooting stuff again and taking pictures. It's crazy how working a 9-5 can kill your creativity. Victor, your videos are amazing. You've helped reignite some passion I once had for filmmaking. Thank you for helping me restore pieces of my soul that I thought were lost forever. Keep up the incredible work!
That’s really nice to read dude! I’m glad these little yt videos got the reignition your passion for filmmaking it needed! Exciting times ahead and keep that flame burning!
I have the 16mm but it's probably my least used lens because, besides my 55-210mm, it's my largest lens. I tend to use a FE 2/28 (28mm → 42mm on the a6700) when I want to use a prime, or the Sigma 18-50 when I need a basic zoom lens. But this footage was amazing, so you've inspired me to use the 16mm more. Thanks
Beautiful video and amazing colors! I thought that the images from the fx30 were more cinematic than the images from the a6700, but after watching your video they look the same for me. Which of the two cameras would you recommend?
Thanks! I think it's gonna come down to what you need. If you're doing mostly video / content creation, FX30 is the way to go! The a6700 will be a great hybrid camera if you're into photography as well (has more photography features).
Wow, thank you! I really just wanted to showcase sample photos and videos with this. Viltrox 13mm is definitely a great option as well!! I'm using the Haida VND CPL filter!
I'm impressed with the Haida, got one too and there's no visible vignette on the corners. Did you have to fix anything in post for this 16mm fov? Gotta say, you nail it every single time. Everytime I post I'm not satisfied with the contrast. I'll have to start using your images as reference on Davinci, lol.
@@smartideas-pedro1690 on some photos! I did the profile corrections so there's no visible distortion but on video it's purely just color grade!! Thanks so much! yeah that's a good way to get the values right on the grade!
You’re a god, how do I know? I’ve got the same lens and having a super hard time taking shots with the 24mm equiv. even had it with me in Japan. I think it takes a lot of skill to use wider lenses. 50mm comfortable, 35mm nice challenge, 24mm I have no idea what I’m doing
Great video and stills! I love your style. I have ordered an a6700 with a 18-50 2.8, do you reckon the 16mm justifies itself to be bought alongside the 2.8? Would the extra 2mm and 1.4 be enough of a difference? Thank you
@@VictorLaforteza thanks Victor, I ended up getting one used. Btw do you run any filters for a softer look? I'm thinking a shimmer lens perhaps to get a more cinematic glow, also understand a lot of colour grading would be needed to stylise the footage. Thank you!
@@ranulranepura7210 I used to but not anymore! Sometimes I add a bit of blur and glow in post but yeah, I try to keep it flexible so I can edit it to my heart's content! I used to use black pro mist 1/8 and 1/4. My friend says glimmerglass works great as well!
@@VictorLaforteza I’m going on a trip to Scotland next weekend and I would like similar results, which one of you presets and luts should I use. I’ve already watched this video like 3 times now it’s beautiful 😭
Beautiful shots! You are really talented! Gonna buy this camera Sony a6700 and Sigma 16mm f/1.4 lens soon. Can you recommend me good memory cards for this Camera especially for 4K video shooting? Thanks! I know I am supposed to buy V90 memory cards. But I wanted to know which one do you use for capturing 4K videos!
@@VictorLaforteza OK thanks. The footages captured in your video, what are the video settings? Did you capture them in Slog3 and then grade them later? And did you need v90 card for capturing Slog3 videos? or a v30 or v60 will do?
@@artisticminds4337 SLOG3 ISO800 or 2500, 1/50 and aperture is variable depending on the scene. Graded later. V90 if you need 4k120p, otherwise v30 or v60 will do!
@@VictorLaforteza Another question was for editing the videos I see you are using DaVinci Resolve. But are you using the free version or paid studio version? I am asking this cause my Premiere pro is giving me error when importing the 4k60 (XAVC -HS) 10bit 4:2:2 footage
@@artisticminds4337 using paid studio version! free resolve can't read 10 bit. As for premiere I think there's a fix to read the 4k 60 10bit. youtube or google search you might be able to find a solution!
@@VictorLaforteza does your a6700 have a very quiet ibis hum? I noticed it in a quiet room, if u hold it close you can hear white noise. Not sure if i got a dud?!
Should I get the a6700 with the lens, or get a Sony A7 IV? I want to make videos such as this one, and make them look cinematic. I also heard the Fujifilm x-t5 is good but don't know much about it. Thank you!
All three cameras would do the job! I only have experience with Sony cameras but the a7iv is the perfect workhorse. Same with the A6700 will have cheaper lenses though
@@markobulatovic159 Oh it's not. I just haven't needed weather sealing or two card slots (professional work) in the last 2 months Just travel videography domestically and in that, it has been a joy. I got Cambodia in a month, it will be the a7siii back in action for that.
Thanks for your reply. Do you think a ZVE10 with sigma 16mm F/1.4 have the potential to get similar result like the A6700? I am a beginner videographer and I am struggling to pick ZVE10 or A6700.@@VictorLaforteza
I think the a6700 has more capabilities but you’re gonna have to learn a lot to get it to it’s full potential! I’ll do a comparison video sometime soon!
I have the amazing trio from Sigma and agree the 16 is amazing. Upgrading to the A7C2 though so I’m curious have you had any experience with say the a74 and going to super 35 with apsc lenses?
Yeah! I actually kept my Sigma trio when I upgraded from a6300 to the a73. I was able to get better exposure with a full frame sensor and if you're going to the a7c2 that 10 bit would really be a great upgrade especially for video!
Whooosh, wonderful footage but that's 80% of your knowledge and the rest is a lens haha. You'd make any lens shine man. Anyway, I own this 16mm Sigma and use it in my livestreams where I get a great headshot with 1,5 clear image zoom, just so that I don't show the whole room, but I also use it on my A7III where it gives me that 24mm equivalent that you mentioned. Love the lens, and now I also own an A6700 so off I'll go and use it even more!
hahaha thanks man! but I also I think if the gear doesn't inspire us and enable our creativity to flow, we won't get the photos we wanna get!! I'm glad to hear you love the sigma 16mm as well. Enjoy it with your a7iii and the a6700 ;)
hey, nice vid!!! funny how our setup is kinda similar except for the camera. I have the a6300, I bought the sigma 16mm as my first lens 3 years ago and I love it. Now I also have the sony 35 and 50mm f1.8. I got the Haida Vnd and cpl as you do (is super except for the reflections). I wanted to buy the fx30 but is a little bit over budget to me, so I'm thinking about the a6700 but I'm a little worried about overheating. I'm 17 and for me are a lot of money as you can imagine, I've worked all this summer for this ahah. But I really love filmmaking and I want to become a full-time videographer so I think It's worth the investment:) if u want go check my last shortfilm I would be honored. ps: love your video keep going
A6700 is definitely a good upgrade. I’d only be concerned with the overheating if you’re gonna shoot long interviews or events! You’ll be right at home with it. If you do want to take it up a notch, I’d suggest just saving up a few more hundred with the fx30! It’s a true workhorse.
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I used to make little films years ago as a teenager and in my early 20s. I haven't touched a camera for probably 7 or 8 years, and now at 31 I've found myself feeling inspired again and it's thanks to your content. A few weeks ago, I picked up a second hand a6400 and this lens and I've been really enjoying shooting stuff again and taking pictures. It's crazy how working a 9-5 can kill your creativity. Victor, your videos are amazing. You've helped reignite some passion I once had for filmmaking. Thank you for helping me restore pieces of my soul that I thought were lost forever. Keep up the incredible work!
That’s really nice to read dude! I’m glad these little yt videos got the reignition your passion for filmmaking it needed! Exciting times ahead and keep that flame burning!
I also have the Sigma 16mm and use it on the Sony ZV-E10. It's a really awesome lens. Love it.
THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL
Thanks Chris!
You speak so passionately of this lens. Had to make the purchase. Thank you.
It’s such an amazing lens definitely one of the best
I have the 16mm but it's probably my least used lens because, besides my 55-210mm, it's my largest lens. I tend to use a FE 2/28 (28mm → 42mm on the a6700) when I want to use a prime, or the Sigma 18-50 when I need a basic zoom lens. But this footage was amazing, so you've inspired me to use the 16mm more. Thanks
prime's are amazing but the convenience of a zoom is unbeatable too!
Woow,great job💯🔥👍
Beautiful video and amazing colors! I thought that the images from the fx30 were more cinematic than the images from the a6700, but after watching your video they look the same for me. Which of the two cameras would you recommend?
Thanks! I think it's gonna come down to what you need. If you're doing mostly video / content creation, FX30 is the way to go! The a6700 will be a great hybrid camera if you're into photography as well (has more photography features).
SIGMA Lens slap, but there are just so heavy and also distorted. But the pop you get from every sigma lens isn't matched.
Right?! Viltrox 13mm and Sony 15mm are waaaay smaller than this.
Great as always 🤌
So short and concise I even watched the ad.
Shout-out to the Viltrox 13mm, another great WA option. Hey, what VND are you using?
Wow, thank you! I really just wanted to showcase sample photos and videos with this. Viltrox 13mm is definitely a great option as well!! I'm using the Haida VND CPL filter!
I'm impressed with the Haida, got one too and there's no visible vignette on the corners.
Did you have to fix anything in post for this 16mm fov?
Gotta say, you nail it every single time. Everytime I post I'm not satisfied with the contrast.
I'll have to start using your images as reference on Davinci, lol.
@@smartideas-pedro1690 on some photos! I did the profile corrections so there's no visible distortion but on video it's purely just color grade!! Thanks so much! yeah that's a good way to get the values right on the grade!
Do you have any 2.8 lenses to try with this camera? I’m planning to use one with this camera and want to see the difference
You’re a god, how do I know? I’ve got the same lens and having a super hard time taking shots with the 24mm equiv. even had it with me in Japan. I think it takes a lot of skill to use wider lenses. 50mm comfortable, 35mm nice challenge, 24mm I have no idea what I’m doing
It’s definitely tough once you switch focal lengths! But practice is what’s fun about it!!
So tempted to pull the trigger and get this lens after watching this!
great combo!!! lens is a little big but cant beat it for the price!
Bro did you suggest me which lens should I buy as my first lens for travel vlogging cinematography with Sony a6700?
Sigma 18-50 2.8!
Great video! What software do you use to edit your photos? They're beautiful!
Thank you! I used Lightroom for editing them!
what a review, bro.
Speaking of lenses have you seen the new Sirui f/1.2 primes 👀. I love my Sigma lenses but i might just have to swap them out if those perform well 😅
They're most likely rehoused nightwalkers! I have a feeling if it is, then it'll have a bad chromatic aberration compared to the sigma!
Great video and stills! I love your style. I have ordered an a6700 with a 18-50 2.8, do you reckon the 16mm justifies itself to be bought alongside the 2.8? Would the extra 2mm and 1.4 be enough of a difference? Thank you
The extra 2mm not really but the 1.4 would make a big difference if you want to shoot in low light and with a shallower depth of field!
@@VictorLaforteza thanks Victor, I ended up getting one used. Btw do you run any filters for a softer look? I'm thinking a shimmer lens perhaps to get a more cinematic glow, also understand a lot of colour grading would be needed to stylise the footage. Thank you!
@@ranulranepura7210 I used to but not anymore! Sometimes I add a bit of blur and glow in post but yeah, I try to keep it flexible so I can edit it to my heart's content! I used to use black pro mist 1/8 and 1/4. My friend says glimmerglass works great as well!
These photos are d video looks amazing did you use your luts and presets?
thank you!! and yes I did! I tweaked a bit to suit the mood as well but it's a good start!
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@@VictorLaforteza I’m going on a trip to Scotland next weekend and I would like similar results, which one of you presets and luts should I use. I’ve already watched this video like 3 times now it’s beautiful 😭
I’ve settled so the Tokyo dream preset pack still not sure for video tho
Im seeing a lot of noise in the photographs, can i ask if that is a creative decision or is it a limitation of apsc? Thanks so much :)
Those are added grain in post! The night shots don’t have em though so whatever you see in there could be the limitation of the sensor.
nice narrative
Beautiful shots! You are really talented!
Gonna buy this camera Sony a6700 and Sigma 16mm f/1.4 lens soon.
Can you recommend me good memory cards for this Camera especially for 4K video shooting? Thanks! I know I am supposed to buy V90 memory cards. But I wanted to know which one do you use for capturing 4K videos!
V90 if you need 4k120 but if not, v30 would work even on 4k60 (XAVC S / HS)
@@VictorLaforteza OK thanks. The footages captured in your video, what are the video settings? Did you capture them in Slog3 and then grade them later? And did you need v90 card for capturing Slog3 videos? or a v30 or v60 will do?
@@artisticminds4337 SLOG3 ISO800 or 2500, 1/50 and aperture is variable depending on the scene. Graded later. V90 if you need 4k120p, otherwise v30 or v60 will do!
@@VictorLaforteza Another question was for editing the videos I see you are using DaVinci Resolve. But are you using the free version or paid studio version?
I am asking this cause my Premiere pro is giving me error when importing the 4k60 (XAVC -HS) 10bit 4:2:2 footage
@@artisticminds4337 using paid studio version! free resolve can't read 10 bit. As for premiere I think there's a fix to read the 4k 60 10bit. youtube or google search you might be able to find a solution!
Nice Victor. Have you compared against the Sony G 15mm 1.4? Just got one with my a6700 for an absolute steal. 420gbp new.
WOW absolute steal!! I haven't tried it yet but hopefully I can borrow it from someone to compare.
@@VictorLaforteza does your a6700 have a very quiet ibis hum? I noticed it in a quiet room, if u hold it close you can hear white noise. Not sure if i got a dud?!
@@PeakTorque only when I put my ear on the back of the camera but nothing audible outside of that!
If attach the sigma to a7c2 shooting 4k60, any quality differences comparing to 6700.in terms of sharpness and depth of field ? Thanks
the a6700 should be sharper but the a7c2 should do really well. Depth of field will be the same since it's going apsc mode
Have you tried the viltrox 13mm f1.4?
Yup! Great lens as well!
Should I get the a6700 with the lens, or get a Sony A7 IV? I want to make videos such as this one, and make them look cinematic. I also heard the Fujifilm x-t5 is good but don't know much about it. Thank you!
All three cameras would do the job! I only have experience with Sony cameras but the a7iv is the perfect workhorse. Same with the A6700 will have cheaper lenses though
@@VictorLaforteza thank you!
@@VictorLaforteza can I use the same lenses you used in this video for the Sony A7 IV?
@@Migi-eg2nm yes but you'll have to crop!
@@VictorLaforteza What do you mean?
Between 16mm 30mm and 56mm which one will you guy choose? Or maybe 2 of these trio
16mm! if two, it would be 16mm and 30mm
@@VictorLafortezai was thinking about sigma 18-50f2.8 and sigma 16mmf1.4, it's a really tough choice
were the video clips shot on slog? and what lut did you use bro
Yup! graded with my sunset film lut pack!
Hakodate!!
Whixh tripod and gimbal would tou suggest for a6700?
Zhiyun crane m3s and the ulanzi travel tripod!
I have it for my canon m50 planning to buy alpha 6700 will it fit?
Nope! You’ll have to buy the e mount version
@@VictorLaforteza thank you 🙂
Were these pictures edited? :)
Yup!
How do you like the Sigma 30mm?
love it as well. A little chromatic aberration wide open but it's manageable.
That’s it! I’m buying it 😂
that fast?! 😂😂
Dude I have not used my a7siii since picking one up. I am debating getting another for the second shooter.
@@travelvidya833 seriously? where is so better compared to a7s iii?
@@markobulatovic159 Oh it's not. I just haven't needed weather sealing or two card slots (professional work) in the last 2 months Just travel videography domestically and in that, it has been a joy. I got Cambodia in a month, it will be the a7siii back in action for that.
May I know did you shot with 4K 24p or 60p?
4K 24p :)
Thanks for your reply. Do you think a ZVE10 with sigma 16mm F/1.4 have the potential to get similar result like the A6700? I am a beginner videographer and I am struggling to pick ZVE10 or A6700.@@VictorLaforteza
I think the a6700 has more capabilities but you’re gonna have to learn a lot to get it to it’s full potential! I’ll do a comparison video sometime soon!
is this video on 24fps ? sorry i am not good at English
yes it is!
Hey man! I've tried searching for the font you used for videos.. Can you please share us the font you always use for your titles... Thank you!
Nt Wagner :)
@@VictorLaforteza Thank you! Thank you!!!!
Don't you have overheat issue ?
Nope! Firmware update fixed it for me.
this or 10-18mm f2.8?
I prefer this one but zoom is very useful for a lot of people
I have the amazing trio from Sigma and agree the 16 is amazing. Upgrading to the A7C2 though so I’m curious have you had any experience with say the a74 and going to super 35 with apsc lenses?
Yeah! I actually kept my Sigma trio when I upgraded from a6300 to the a73. I was able to get better exposure with a full frame sensor and if you're going to the a7c2 that 10 bit would really be a great upgrade especially for video!
@@VictorLaforteza dope looking forward to 9/28
Ohh they say that the 35mm for full frame is the best.
I loved it but I couldn't really vlog at 35mm haha 24mm was the best I used
Whooosh, wonderful footage but that's 80% of your knowledge and the rest is a lens haha. You'd make any lens shine man. Anyway, I own this 16mm Sigma and use it in my livestreams where I get a great headshot with 1,5 clear image zoom, just so that I don't show the whole room, but I also use it on my A7III where it gives me that 24mm equivalent that you mentioned. Love the lens, and now I also own an A6700 so off I'll go and use it even more!
hahaha thanks man! but I also I think if the gear doesn't inspire us and enable our creativity to flow, we won't get the photos we wanna get!! I'm glad to hear you love the sigma 16mm as well. Enjoy it with your a7iii and the a6700 ;)
I have one of it. IT is VERY SHARP
sharpness is definitely great for photography!
I am 2👍👍👍👍👍👍
you guys are fast!!! 🙌
hey, nice vid!!! funny how our setup is kinda similar except for the camera. I have the a6300, I bought the sigma 16mm as my first lens 3 years ago and I love it. Now I also have the sony 35 and 50mm f1.8. I got the Haida Vnd and cpl as you do (is super except for the reflections). I wanted to buy the fx30 but is a little bit over budget to me, so I'm thinking about the a6700 but I'm a little worried about overheating. I'm 17 and for me are a lot of money as you can imagine, I've worked all this summer for this ahah. But I really love filmmaking and I want to become a full-time videographer so I think It's worth the investment:) if u want go check my last shortfilm I would be honored. ps: love your video keep going
A6700 is definitely a good upgrade. I’d only be concerned with the overheating if you’re gonna shoot long interviews or events! You’ll be right at home with it. If you do want to take it up a notch, I’d suggest just saving up a few more hundred with the fx30! It’s a true workhorse.
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sony cameras look way too digital tbh
Fuji’s probably your best bet
planning to buy my first camera. but idk if i should i buy a6700 or a7cii🥹🥹🥹
can't go wrong either way! The A7CII is a bit more forgiving in terms of low light but that's pretty much it!