The Sony a7S III for LANDSCAPE Photography... seriously

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  • Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024

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  • @andrewjclarke
    @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +53

    Not sure how you all found my little slice of RUclips, but the response to this video has been amazing for my tiny channel! I've got tonnes of videos in the pipeline, so if you want to hang around for that - consider subscribing ❤❤❤

    • @greasyflight6609
      @greasyflight6609 2 года назад

      Done

    • @aaronashton2483
      @aaronashton2483 Год назад

      Very happy I stumbled upon this video as it is a perfect answer to my niche question. Your subscriber count doesn't reflect the video quality as this is superb

  • @CarlBergsdorf
    @CarlBergsdorf 3 года назад +25

    I don't know what it is about videos like these but it's so relaxing to just sit back and enjoy. I really like how you structured the video and that you explain your process in creating the photographs. Finally a good video talking about the photo side of the A7S III. Great work!

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Carl that means a lot! It's hard to balance between trying to give lots of information while not being super boring ahaha so I'm glad you liked this one!!

  • @BryceKuhn
    @BryceKuhn 2 года назад +2

    wow you are the man, finally a video with side by side proof. This video was my final decision to get the a7siii

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  2 года назад +1

      Thanks mate - also check out the up-scaling feature in Lightroom/Photoshop, adds tons of extra detail to the a7siii files too!

  • @Florianski
    @Florianski 2 года назад +2

    Hey i thought i would give a little insight on the printig stuff: the industry standard 300ppi is actually a bit misleading. Your typical offset printer press, which prints 60 lines per centimeter (standard high quality print), requires 225ppi. The 300ppi became standard so that the people creating the layout for magazines, books, flyers and so on have a little room to enlarge a photo whenever needed without running into resolution problems. Basically, if you print a picture at 225ppi you are good, anything above that wont make a difference (as long as your printer is set to 60 lines per centimeter).

  • @alenlurye
    @alenlurye 3 года назад +40

    The video is so good I didn't notice that this is a new channel. Keep it up man, you got 1 more fan!

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +3

      Thanks so much Alen - that's a huge compliment from my perspective haha! Thanks for watching!

  • @patkay
    @patkay 3 года назад +4

    fantastic video! just a quick thing about the exposure levels at base ISO; i noticed the same thing in my tests also, but then remembered that ISO is not a true standard of exposure (in the digital age) and that the baseline of what is "zero exposure" looks like, even at the same relative ISO value, actually varies a lot between camera to camera, manufacturer to manufacturer. that put my mind at ease! keep up the great vids man!

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Pat much appreciated! I just saw you posted a video on the S3 too, I will check it out now. Yeah that's a great point - I'm aware that digital ISO isn't a standard between manufacturers (eg Nikon's ISO 64 is much closer to Sony's ISO 100 than you would think), but I am surprised the different would be this much between two similarly aged Sony sensors - I need to do some more investigation I think!

  • @Purecast9
    @Purecast9 3 года назад +5

    This is such a brilliantly simple video. I have been researching for weeks on end and nobody has done such a comprehensive review of the photo taking abilities of the A7S3 like you have my man 🤝
    This was so helpful you have no idea. I mainly use my current A7R3 for shooting RUclips videos and a bit of event photography. I badly need 4K 60 for my videos and 12mp is I guess enough for the photography shots that I do as rarely are those printed (beyond A3).
    So, will be exchanging the A7R3 for the A7S3 now.
    Thank you once again.
    Love from India 🇮🇳

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +2

      Yes! Amazing - you are exactly the type of photographer I was trying to reach with my video 😁 I'm so glad it found you in India my friend and thanks for watching!

    • @Purecast9
      @Purecast9 3 года назад +1

      @@andrewjclarke Really appreciate it,thank you.
      Also,is there any reason to wait for the A74? Will it offer anything superior to the A7S3 apart from probably more megapixels and a lower price,may be?

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +1

      I doubt it will be "superior" to the A7SIII (except for more megapixels), but I think it will probably adopt a few of its best features at a lower price. Things I'm hoping for are new menus (with touch control), "active" SteadyShot and 4K60p in video. I don't have any secret information here, these are just my guesses!!

  • @rickevertsz
    @rickevertsz 3 года назад +6

    This is one of the most interesting photography videos I've seen on RUclips (and I've watched too many over the years). Meticulous analysis and wonderful insight into the process. So, I scratched my head and wondered how I had missed this channel over the years. Ok... it's new; that explains it. Subscribed.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Oh wow thanks RIck! By the sounds of it I've set the bar too high!!! Haha thanks for the comment and I hope I can keep the good content coming :D

  • @danchiricuta4692
    @danchiricuta4692 Год назад

    Thank you Andrew for this video. You helped me to make my decision and swap the Riv for the A7Siii. At the time I bough the Riv , I was just a passionate but amateur landscape photographer. 4 months ago I started working as a photographer/videographer for a real estate company and started to feel limited by the video capabilities on the Riv. Wasn’t completely sure how good the photos are coming out from the A7Siii but you did an awesome job with your test. Now I know for sure that is a very capable camera for RE photos and some occasional portraits or landscapes. Big thumbs up 🙏

  • @VincentLee747
    @VincentLee747 3 года назад +1

    finally someone really prints it out!

  • @ReaverStudios
    @ReaverStudios 4 года назад +2

    I've printed on B1 before from the A7SII and the product was still very decent. Holding it in your hands, you could see slight pixelation but from 2m, it still looked awesome.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  4 года назад +2

      Yeah definitely, it's all about *actual* viewing distance when you're talking about whether the print is usable - put an A7SIII shot on a billboard and no one will notice from 100m away! Thanks for watching!

  • @ZTBStudios
    @ZTBStudios 3 года назад +1

    I have been shooting with the A7S and A7R2 for years and wondered if keeping that combo with new cameras was still a great idea, so this is the exact video I need, thank you! This is a great video mate, keep it up!

  • @richu6048
    @richu6048 3 года назад +4

    Ha just sitting in my hotel in Busselton and got caught off guard when you said you're from WA. Checked out your FB to see some awesome pics of what WA has to offer. Glad you've joined RUclips and subbed mate. I'm just an enthusiast with the Sony A73, brought it with me while I'm holidaying down south👍

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Rich! Yeah I love it down in the South West, so many amazing locations to shoot - are you based up in Perth? You should join our Sony Alpha Perth Facebook group if you haven't already!

    • @richu6048
      @richu6048 3 года назад +1

      @@andrewjclarke nice just joined the group on FB :) I live in Baldivis but down here for 5 nights for a break. Forgot to bring my tripod though! Going for a drive Saturday to see if I can find some nice spots

  • @pkh540
    @pkh540 3 года назад +1

    Best video I’ve seen on “photography” on the a7Siii. But I still haven’t seen a video regarding dynamic range for night photography. Anyway, great vid and I’ll check out some of your others too... Cheers!

  • @mramu6200
    @mramu6200 3 года назад +1

    Great Review :) I have the sony A7sii and it has great optical performance and small RAW files...and soon will be combined with the preordered 35mm 1.4gm.

  • @danaleongmusic
    @danaleongmusic 3 года назад +3

    Been waiting a long time for that answer. Thank you. Looks wonderful.

  • @laurenlabella7231
    @laurenlabella7231 3 года назад +2

    Andrew, this video is fantastic. Very well done. Can't wait to see more from you. Thank you for covering a topic that others have failed to or have done very poorly. Kudos! Keep up the good work.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +2

      Thanks so much Lauren! Honestly it's kinda scary posting stuff on RUclips because there's a lot of negativity out there, but comments like this are so motivating ❤️ and hopefully it means I'm on the right track with what I wanna do on this channel. Thanks again!

  • @mateuszjozefiak1758
    @mateuszjozefiak1758 2 года назад +1

    Great content ! now i sure a will order my a7s3 instead r5, for hybrid shooter purpose.

  • @phila3884
    @phila3884 3 года назад +1

    There is another niche of a niche of photography whose practitioners covet the SIII (and the SII before it)- aurora chasers. Unlike conventional astrophotography, aurora photography sometimes requires short shutter speeds-less than 5 sec. Still, it's nice to carry one camera for both night and day, so the A7S III looks like the one.

  • @MollyFitzBrown
    @MollyFitzBrown 3 года назад

    Great breakdown! I want something mostly for video, but would like nice pics too (mostly of my kids and nature). That print from the a7siii looks AWESOME at that large size, I wouldn't need anything larger than that :) I really want the a7siii but tempted to hold off and see what the rumored a7iv offers but not sure I will need that many mp for my pics... any thoughts? Nice insta test!

  • @Ben-u1e9e
    @Ben-u1e9e 4 года назад +3

    This was awesome! You're super smooth on camera and it doesn't seem like you're trying to be someone else like a lot of smaller RUclipsrs are (PM clones). Thanks for making this!

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  4 года назад

      Thanks so much Ben - that means a lot! Yeah I'm trying to do my own thing (although I am definitely influenced by other channels), so I'm glad it's hitting the mark with some people :D thanks so much for tuning in, I hope you stick around!

  • @stevewelsh__
    @stevewelsh__ 3 года назад +1

    Really helpful video! Subbed! You’ve definitely answered several questions for me.

  • @StefanKamer
    @StefanKamer 3 года назад +1

    Man I just burst watched all your videos because it's just all astoundingly excellent! Quality is through the roof, your presentation style is perfectly suited to your content, your perspective is spot on and well considered, and your experience and knowledge shows and oozes. Breath of fresh air man. Thanks for being incredible and I'm looking forward to your future videos. Subbed and Bell icon hit!

  • @BusStopBourbon
    @BusStopBourbon 3 года назад +2

    It’s always awesome to see this detailed comparisons. Thank you for the hard work. Makes me feel better about my R6. I have a R5 as well I just like to use the R6 for getting ready and dancing shots. It allows me to save a little on HD space. ☺️

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Yeah your R6 is definitely gonna give you enough resolution for 99% of uses, while saving on space. Killer combo you've got!!

  • @KhawajaTalha
    @KhawajaTalha 3 года назад +1

    Well I am glad I came across this video, even after watching so many other A7S3 videos. This one was the most interesting one, and has made my decision on getting the S3. I wanted to wait on the a7IV or even save up for the a1, but I think this one will do just fine.

  • @4sapphireb
    @4sapphireb Год назад

    I shoot both s and r too. I noticed that in post the s is much easier to work with virtually no noise. With my a7r4 I use a noise program and it’s less sharp due to the reduction. Check the photons to photo web site about all the s series cameras. Iso invariant from 2k-3k. I stop it down -2 and barely use to tripod anymore. As far as pixels are concerned, the new ai software (I use topaz ai) are good if you use them responsibly. Astro is a bit different because at the pixel level you need resolution for your stars as they look blocky for the s. Please don’t overlook the mark I and ii. Great value at a fraction the cost.

  • @JBoy340a
    @JBoy340a 3 года назад +1

    Nice shots. The a7siii sure does have some nice features like the flip out display. But that 12 mp gives one pause for landscapes where fine detail is critical. Definitely worth a look though.

  • @CarringtonAdkins
    @CarringtonAdkins 3 года назад +2

    Simply excellent! Only intended my A7SIII for video. This was enlightening. Thanks!

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Thanks so much! It's actually such a great experience shooting stills on this camera - literally the only thing that's missing is the megapixels!

  • @Aidan_Davis
    @Aidan_Davis 3 года назад +3

    Excellent vid, mate. Thoroughly enjoyed your perspective and findings - images were great too. Seen you on the ‘Sony scene’ and glad you’re now on the Tube. Subbed.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Eeeyyyy thanks Aidan - appreciate it! Great to (finally) be on the Tube, I've been thinking about doing this for yeeeaaars. Hope you stick around!

  • @finalfox33
    @finalfox33 3 года назад +1

    Awesome comparison, we need this practical opinion on tech, keep going Andrew!

  • @JeppPadilla
    @JeppPadilla Год назад

    I saw your comment on Pat Kay's video about the same topic and I love both your videos. I am now happy to know that I will be able to print my shots with no worry in mind. Thanks! Subbed!

  • @StrangelyIronic
    @StrangelyIronic 2 года назад

    I still shoot on an original a7s for stills most of the time. I picked it up used off a friend what I would call mint (he kept in in a cage since opening the box and only ever shot video resulting in less than 500 clicks on the shutter over the 6 or so years he had it primary and as backup) for a massive discount over what the average rate was. I don't do a ton of landscapes so to speak unless you count architectural focuses reclaimed by nature. This often leads to a lot of low lighting inside and around structures so at least trying the a7s was a no brainer for me. That's not even mentioning how nice it is to work with the files size/processing power wise. My other kit is a Olympus E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic GX85, if I need higher resolution for the still life style shots I take I just use hires mode on the Olympus. Lucky for me that my shots are one of the few use cases hires is useful for lol.

  •  3 года назад +2

    I came to the conclusion that for all "normal" photography 12mp are just fine. If you have to mask something, or if you need to use denoising, retouching and so on i liked the results of more megapixels more

  • @scook2211
    @scook2211 3 года назад +1

    Exactly the video I needed!! Thank you!!

  • @WaleedAlfudhaili
    @WaleedAlfudhaili 3 года назад +1

    Great job Andrew and Interesting comparison. Looking forward to testing a7siii on wedding photography as well. Thanks.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +1

      Thanks bud! Yeah I think the a7siii is going to be a dream for hybrid wedding shooters - I've only done a couple of weddings myself, but I'm sure I'd be fine with the lower resolution to unlock all the amazing video features. I know WhoIsMatt Johnson has been doing tons of a7siii wedding content (mainly for video though). Thanks for the comment!

  • @bastian.michel
    @bastian.michel Год назад

    Dude... What an awsome video. Perfect for Pixelpeeper like me ❤️

  • @Bobbylopezcreative
    @Bobbylopezcreative 3 года назад +3

    I’ve never printed an large format on any of my cameras. I’m upgrading from my R3 to the S3. I disliked dealing with the large files of my R3 and am so excited to go back down to a manageable 12mp. I have a high end computer so editing wasn’t as bad but storage was insanely problematic.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +2

      I think that's a really sensible call - and this was my experience as well, it's kind of refreshing going back to such a fast workflow after so much time with the R4. I'm still going to use my R4 as my main stills camera, but I'm going to have 0 hesitation using the S3 for stills where resolution isn't needed. Thanks for the comment!

  • @alexmartins4013
    @alexmartins4013 3 года назад +1

    Just wow. Amazing video. You got a great channel. Congrats you just got one more subscriber.

  • @AbhisarMohapatra
    @AbhisarMohapatra 4 года назад +1

    I got mine yesterday and learning as much as possible

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  4 года назад +1

      Yeah it's a complicated beast hey! Gonna be a few months before I really feel like I've mastered all the video features/settings. Thanks for watching!

  • @olegvorkunov5400
    @olegvorkunov5400 3 года назад +2

    These 4 minutes expose shots are amazing.

  • @Emil_96
    @Emil_96 3 года назад +1

    Hey Dude, just one thing I noticed when watching your video:
    Your Ss are really sharp, you should maybe think about getting a de-esser (I don't know how it's spelled).
    If not a hardware one, there are pretty good software solutions out there, I think even Premiere has one baked in...
    Keep up the good work!

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Hey mate thanks for pointing that out! I'll add a de-esser to the workflow for the moment, but my whole audio setup needs an overhaul tbh too much echo and my mic placement is definitely not ideal. Cheers!

  • @simonfuller76
    @simonfuller76 3 года назад

    Thanks for syncing that up, quite a lot of effort to test for yourself and great to share this info. I do think the articulating screen can help so much for speed, as I have had that in the past and miss it, but may I suggest a small clamp to attache your mobile photo to your tripod and compose better with the A7Riv by using the app via wifi connection? I use this for taking shots on a 4meter stand when I need semi aerials. It's pretty quick and quite stable and reliable. I was keen to know if there might be any difference in dynamic range or colours between those 2 bodies. I see a minor different in the yellow/orange of the sky. I wonder which one is holding the highlights best.

  • @nielmorley7405
    @nielmorley7405 3 года назад

    Excellent video Lovely to see a video that’s fact based and great pics

  • @hongk0ngfu3y
    @hongk0ngfu3y 3 года назад +3

    there is still a ton more detail in the a7r4 shot even after youtube compression. A higher res image scaled down always looks better than the native capture lower res capture. Same reason the Canon r5's 8k to 4k scaling retains way more detail than a 4k capure alone.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +2

      You're 100% correct that the a7r4 retains more detail even when down-sampled to the same resolution as the a7s3. I'm not sure I agree that there's "a ton" more detail (everything's relative), but the difference is there when you crop in. Photographers who know their stuff and are used to pixel peeping are definitely going to see it, but looking at these 4K JPEGs myself, I'm confident the average person/client is really going to struggle to tell you which is which. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

    • @YoungBlaze
      @YoungBlaze 3 года назад +2

      Didn't Photoshop just come out with a update that can upscale the pixel resolution or something

  • @heyramineni
    @heyramineni 3 года назад +2

    This video is too good, thanks Andrew for the amazing insight. Subbed instantly :)

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Thanks Raj! Appreciate the comment and the sub!! 😁

  • @foljs5858
    @foljs5858 3 года назад +1

    We did A3 gallery prints just fine with 6MP and 8MP back in the day, 12MP will have absolutely no problem...

  • @RodrigoM
    @RodrigoM 3 года назад

    Great video. Thank you for the info. Just bought the A7SIII and now I feel like I can sell my A7III to help offset the cost. I'm a photographer and cinematographer.

  • @nachojr99
    @nachojr99 3 года назад +1

    Great video with very useful information. I shoot video for a living and take photos as a hobby, so hearing your thoughts on the photography aspect of it makes an easier buy. Thanks!

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Sounds like the S3 might be right up your alley! Glad I could help and thanks for the comment!

  • @timmcmanus5649
    @timmcmanus5649 3 года назад

    Thanks for this, Andrew! Very useful. Just opened my new a7Siii and am in learning mode. been doing canon for landscapes and wanting something for astro. thanks again

  • @rasmusdoesfilm
    @rasmusdoesfilm 3 года назад

    This is exactly the video I’ve been looking for in my camera purchasing decision! Thanks man.

  • @EEJJDD9847
    @EEJJDD9847 3 года назад +1

    This is going to be a popular channel. Keep up the good work, buddy! I’m in Perth too, switching to Sony A7SIII this month, thanks for the advices.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Thanks so much mate! Hey join out Sony Alpha Perth Facebook group if you haven't already 👍👍👍 we do monthly events and just a good place to share your shots!

    • @EEJJDD9847
      @EEJJDD9847 3 года назад

      @@andrewjclarke Wow, cool! Doing it right now!

  • @richardclarke6503
    @richardclarke6503 4 года назад +1

    Great content, highly informative with plenty of tech stuff to improve my knowledge base. And the flip screen will definitely save my knees too

  • @_juanchamorro
    @_juanchamorro 3 года назад

    This was such a well put together video! thank you for making this

  • @ColeDeRuse
    @ColeDeRuse 3 года назад +1

    Amazing work bro. Subbed! I rock with 2 a7iii’s for photo work and the a7siii for video. So this was good to see that, if I needed to, I can be confident of using the a7siii if I need to.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Cole! Yeah that's exactly why I put it to the test - I wanted to satisfy myself that I can get by with 12MP for professional work (if I have to) and I was hoping some people like you would find my video!! You gonna use the a7sIII for music videos??

    • @ColeDeRuse
      @ColeDeRuse 3 года назад

      @@andrewjclarke yeah my channel is a bit confusing at the moment lol. I haven’t made any music in almost two years, because photo/video work is how I make a living. So I bought it to do weddings, corporate interviews and music videos (for other artists lol).

  • @msnspy
    @msnspy 3 года назад

    This is the ultimate comparison. I was planning on getting the r4 for stop motion but as you said 4k is enough and in social media it should be more than enough. Thank you

  • @petrieme
    @petrieme 3 года назад +1

    In fairness, if one has trouble seeing differences in normal prints between the r4 and s3, the question becomes how much of a difference do you see with 4k 24p video between the two. Also, i really wish the r4 had the flip screen, but you can just use the Sony app on your phone/either hold or camera mounted. If you had to pick one as a hybrid shooter, which would you grab?

  • @4ksydneyeventvideographer806
    @4ksydneyeventvideographer806 3 года назад +1

    Yeah that articulating screen has been such an integral part of 21st century photo AND Video since our first Panasonic Gh2 some 10 years ago, that's why we kept the Gh4 and Gh5 despite the fact that we also have the Sony. One must give credit.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Yeah it was a shame Sony underrated it for so long (and weird because it was on some A-mount cameras). So glad it's back! Thanks for watching mate!

  • @htplex
    @htplex 3 года назад +1

    This is super helpful! And so high quality! You will grow so fast.

  • @333Ayron333
    @333Ayron333 4 года назад +2

    Great comparison! Very detailed and informative one, well done!

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! I watched a bit of your comparison video between the R5, R6, A7SIII and A7III (with the auto-translated subtitles 😂) - have you decided which one to get?? I think you were spot on with your comments on the A7SIII, although (as I said in my video) I think you can go up to A3 prints size and it still looks great.
      I reckon you should grab an adapter and join team Sony 😉

    • @333Ayron333
      @333Ayron333 4 года назад +1

      @@andrewjclarke ahah, that`s pleasing you went through struggles of auto-translation to check on my video :D Which gave me an idea to film same thing in English. More and more I`m settling my mind on a7s III, since I got some video-oriented project on my mind and I can`t rely on Canon cause of overheating issues. My only consideration was about 12mp sensor, but your comparison side by side proves I shouldn`t be too worried, since I hardly ever print anything larger than A4. So thanks once again, Andrew!

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  4 года назад +1

      I am very happy with this - you are the exact type of photographer I was trying to reach with my video haha!

  • @intrepidscotland8091
    @intrepidscotland8091 3 года назад

    Just discovered this, an enthralling video. Re the 1/3 difference in exposure out of the camera, I thought back to half paid attention to, film making videos where they talk about t stop rather than f stop. Basically, where 2 identical focal lengths at the same f stop still render distance between the back lens element and the sensor as different. T stop is a more accurate exposure reading and a precise reading can be replicated between different lenses. is a little bit like Pantone colours, where specifying the exact Pantone for a graphic to 2 different print shops will give exactly the same colour as each other. You probably know this; I’ll leave.......

  • @asqures5541
    @asqures5541 3 года назад +1

    This is some real high quality video, absolutely great job!

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +1

      Much appreciated! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @markusdammasch9108
    @markusdammasch9108 3 года назад +1

    Dude, awesome video. Very pro presentation. You earned my sub.

  • @CreativePhilosophy_
    @CreativePhilosophy_ 3 года назад +2

    Needed this video. Thanks man! I would still be very interested to actually see a much larger print from it. I do real estate video & want to ditch the a7iii to keep it simple, but unsure if a7siii would be enough for sign boards.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      I'm super glad it was helpful! How big are the sign boards? You don't happen to know what DPI the sign makers print at? With those two bits of info we could probably make a good guess as to whether it will suffice! Thanks for watching mate :)

    • @CreativePhilosophy_
      @CreativePhilosophy_ 3 года назад

      @@andrewjclarke probably 3x2m or 10x3m. Asked in the A7siii group and they reckon I'll be fine! Thanks again man.

  • @4sapphireb
    @4sapphireb Год назад +1

    Let’s not forget about upscaling software when you’d like it. I just did some night photography with my a7riv at 12500 iso. Very noisy. An a7siii would laugh at that setting.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  Год назад

      Yeah great point! Since making this video I have actually upscaled the a7SIII version and it looks sooooo close to the a7RIV now. 5% difference, max. And the AI noise reduction is also changing the game for high ISO stuff. Crazy times - thanks for the comment!

  • @DiviPhotos
    @DiviPhotos 3 года назад +1

    Very good video thank you for sharing keep up the good job well done

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Cheers! Thanks so much for stopping by!

  • @geodude4real
    @geodude4real Год назад

    Amazing video. New fan! Love the style of video - quick question - what camera did you use to film yourself speaking (and film the two cameras on their tripods?)

  • @Clickumentary
    @Clickumentary 3 года назад +1

    12MP images has been the single biggest reason for me *NOT* keeping the mad money powder dry for another 6 mos or so to pickup the A7S. I desperately want this cam for its amazing video chops, but aside from the steep price of buying new into e mount, the stills resolution has given me pause vs. R5 or even R6 options. I have a great 12-yr old Nikon D700 that delivers 12MP, and does it well. If I spend this much I want to be happy in 4-5 years pulling high-resolution time lapses and images I can crop more aggressively.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +1

      Completely reasonable! It is definitely a video camera first and all the arguments for why it might be a good option over the R5 and R6 really relate to it's professional video features and abilities. For mainly stills shooters, the question is much, much harder in my opinion and I can definitely see a lot of people viewing the R6 as a better value option for hybrid needs. Timelapse being a video format, I'm curious as to why you need more than 4K for that use? Obviously the heavy cropping argument makes complete sense, just curious about the timelapse issue. Thanks for the comment!

    • @Clickumentary
      @Clickumentary 3 года назад +1

      @@andrewjclarke Thanks Andrew, just having more pixels to punch in and simulate slider, pan within the frame, etc.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      @@Clickumentary Ah yep - makes sense!

  • @mareya3201
    @mareya3201 3 года назад +1

    The photos are amazing! I'm saving up for the A7s III! new subbie here! Keep up the good work!

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Thanks so much! You're gonna love it - such a fun camera!

  • @rauldeandrade
    @rauldeandrade 3 года назад +1

    Great video. I've noticed that the a7s iii photo seems a bit richer in colour depth on the rocks on the bottom right in the first photo. Did you notice that difference and was it an editing choice, or is the sensor in the a7s giving you more colour depth?
    Thanks for the video. It's a really nice comparison and one no one else has done. I have an a7r iv and an a7s ii and I love them both

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Hmm I think that just might be a subtle difference in editing or could also be the different polariser position cutting out more glare on the rocks. Honestly the RAW images looked so so so similar, really the only major difference was the resolution and the fact that the colour balance was a little different in camera (but easily fixed in post).
      Thanks for watching and for the comment! Having one a7R series camera and one a7S camera is a really good combo!

  • @alhOOO2O
    @alhOOO2O 3 года назад +1

    This is a fantastic video, thanks for sharing

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment!

  • @Perrylayne105
    @Perrylayne105 4 года назад +1

    Excited to receive mine eventually lol! Thanks for the video!

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  4 года назад

      Yeah the back-orders right now are real! You're gonna love it and thanks for watching!

  • @kapilesh14
    @kapilesh14 3 года назад +1

    I sometimes feel that a7Siii is the best hybrid camera period.

  • @MagnetiqLabs
    @MagnetiqLabs 4 года назад +1

    I love shooting photos on my old A7s, and keep saying that it's great for photos, even for printing.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  4 года назад +2

      Yeah the A7s was the first Sony camera I shot on so I've got a bit of a soft spot for it! Thanks for watching 😀

  • @chasemcvean
    @chasemcvean 4 года назад +2

    Shocked how little views this has. Great video

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  4 года назад

      Thanks Chase! That's a great endorsement! I started on RUclips about a month ago so probably gonna take me a while to get some traction on the RUclips algorithm - check back in with me in a year haha

  • @KimwellH
    @KimwellH Год назад

    Very nice, thanks for sharing man

  • @williamcurwen7428
    @williamcurwen7428 3 года назад +2

    12 megapixels is more than anyone would ever need for multi-row/multi-column stitched panoramas.

  • @FlorisGerber
    @FlorisGerber 3 года назад

    What a fine video, very interesting. You have my thanks!
    You are in the somewhat unique situation of possibly giving me a good answer for my question:
    I mainly work video, so i need a cam with good video functions. But I have some paying photo gigs too. Now much of the video work I do is filming whole theatre performances, which means that the canon R5 and R6 are out of the question (overheating aside, they limit recording to 30 min).
    On the other Hand, the photo gigs I do have are often street peformance festivals, where I often cannot reposition well enough, and the cropability of the IVR would be really nice.
    I am also deeply in love with the look of my test pictures.
    What would you do (except buying both, which you did :) )? Is the IVR good enough as a video Camera?

  • @gregthomasphotography
    @gregthomasphotography 4 года назад +1

    Excellent video Andrew.

  • @panopsata3038
    @panopsata3038 3 года назад +1

    Even with a 500 percent crop the difference even isn't that big. Also you can put the A7S3 image in photoshop as a smart object and basically scale it to fit any print sizes and even with a 20x30 print using this technique the results is not far off the A7RIV.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +1

      I will say that the 500% crop in the video doesn't do a great job showing the difference in detail - the A7RIV is definitely more detailed when you zoom into the full res image. Good point about the up-scaling, I haven't experimented much with that, but I've heard that up-scaling to your printer's native DPI can give you a bit of an image quality boost. I'll do another test and compare! Thanks for the comment!

  • @bj1676
    @bj1676 3 года назад +1

    Great review and comparison. Subscribed and notification on :)

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Thanks bud! I didn't even ask for notifications - going above and beyond!! haha

  • @phlyghwork1583
    @phlyghwork1583 3 года назад +1

    looking forward to more in depth photography shit my g. thanks for the content.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Cheers dude! Thanks for watching 👊

  • @andreaszografos6055
    @andreaszografos6055 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic video, very informative. I own an a7siii and I agree for the megapixel count that is more than enough for online content….but, the problem that I have encountered using it for photography, is the quality of the shadows when lifted in post (always speaking about photography) Unfortunately it has low quality, noisy shadows (especially the darker colours) even at iso 320 for example. The old “entry level” A7 iii is way cleaner in this regard. Keep up the good work.

    • @Florianski
      @Florianski Год назад

      Noisy shadows on the siii? Mate you are either doing something wrong or your camera is broken. If i shoot at 320 iso i can pull the shadows 4 stops and the noise is minimal. The siii is a dynamic range monster!

    • @andreaszografos6055
      @andreaszografos6055 Год назад

      @@Florianski Nope nothing wrong. It depends with what you are confronting it with. I own a d850 and an a7iv…and I can assure you, it’s not even close in dynamic range and clean shadow recovery. Cheers.

  • @puredistancegolf
    @puredistancegolf 3 года назад

    Great vid, man. Thanks.

  • @orptv991
    @orptv991 3 года назад

    I do mostly concert photos and videos (I hope the concerts will come back :)), and my hobby is street photography. Do you think a7s3 is suitable for concert photos (usually it is very difficult conditions for the camera)? Now I use a combination, A73 for photo, GH5 for video, I would like to combine everything in one camera.
    12 megapixels scares me, because I can't always be close enough, so finally sometimes crop photos, but on the other hand, then these photos are published on the Internet, compressed to 2 megapixels, so it may not be a problem. Thanks for the video, very informative!

  • @freshfacedmarketing
    @freshfacedmarketing 3 года назад

    mate, cracking video! well done

  • @anakmama9118
    @anakmama9118 3 года назад

    the way you speak is very interesting to follow as it is not a beginner RUclipsr

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +1

      Thanks mate! Can you tell I've been getting tips from all the other photography RUclipsrs for years before I started my channel hahaha thanks for watching and for the comment!

  • @danfarmer_photo
    @danfarmer_photo 3 года назад +1

    Great video. What are your thoughts on Adobe’s enhance function for the A7s iii? I am looking to buy it, and my thinking is to use the normal files 90% of the time for social media, and the 10% where clients ask for prints, I will use the enhance feature. Thoughts?

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  2 года назад +1

      I actually ran these tests but never did a video on it. The enhance details function in Lightroom/PS is like MAGIC for the a7siii. Absolutely a very usable (and true to life) upscaled image if you don't have a high resolution option. I'm back making videos now and this will be one of the first I do!

    • @danfarmer_photo
      @danfarmer_photo 2 года назад +1

      @@andrewjclarke Thanks for the response. Definitely keen to see a more detailed video on this. I was keen to see the A7IV launch, but the rolling shutter on this is almost a deal breaker for me…

  • @jan-martinulvag1953
    @jan-martinulvag1953 3 года назад +1

    I have a challenge for you. Get a painting the size of A2 and make an A2 print of it. Why? Because I find the most difficult thing is photographing paintings.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад

      Ooo that's a good challenge. I've done some art photography before, but only using high res cameras. I think the a7SIII might struggle in this situation, but I'll test it out on one of my buddy's paintings - thanks for the comment!

  • @Slimzors
    @Slimzors 3 года назад +1

    Great video. Thanks for posting it. Quick question, which performs best between the A7SIII and the R at bouncing off rocks and landing in salt water? :)

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +1

      Massive oversight in my video, I will go out this afternoon and perform the test!

  • @dryan89
    @dryan89 2 года назад +1

    Great looking tripods Andrew, what are they?

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  2 года назад +1

      Haha the tripods are nothing special - it's a Promaster SP425K and a MeFoto GlobeTrotter Air. The Promaster is a good sturdy aluminium tripod for higher winds, the MeFoto is just a good value travel tripod that I use as a spare :)

    • @dryan89
      @dryan89 2 года назад

      @@andrewjclarke thank you very much.

  • @mikebulgakov7671
    @mikebulgakov7671 3 года назад

    Amazing video! Thank you so much for this! I was really looking to see how A7Siii performs in photography as I'm primarily a videographer but I do photography every now and then! What is your opinion on product photography with it? Like if it's primarily for social media and web, do you think it will perform great? I'm looking to upgrade my A7SII and really was thinking maybe to get A7RIV for the ability to punch in in post as I'm also thinking of trying to get more photography work but the transition to primarily photo works from videography probably will take some time, hence I'm still thinking to get A7SIII😅 I'm so indecisive hahahah Anyway, amazing video once again and an instant sub here and on IG, keep up amazing work🙏🏼

  • @ryanheldoorn
    @ryanheldoorn 4 года назад

    Great comparison champ. Thoroughly enjoyed!

  • @ikoyDaPnoy
    @ikoyDaPnoy 3 года назад

    I agree with this video but my sweet spot for compromise is at least 16 MP to 20 MP. I understand it won't be as good in low light as a 12 MP but it would be close.
    This is why I am waiting for the A7 IV but I heard Sony will make it 36 MP ... DANG IT

  • @donrico8696
    @donrico8696 3 года назад +1

    This is such a helpful video

  • @ganapati6672
    @ganapati6672 3 года назад +1

    Thank's I needed that as I was hesitating whether to get sIII, due to its potentially worse resolution in stills. No worries tho.

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  3 года назад +1

      Glad it helped! Yeah as long as I'm not printing huge prints or delivering to a sophisticated commercial client, I'm not going to be worried about the lower resolution at all - thanks for the comment!

    • @AlejandroRVfoto
      @AlejandroRVfoto 3 года назад

      ¿Why people are confused about resolution/detail/file size?... the 12,3mpx just give us a small file size, but with great detail, great low noise and the same 300dpi resolution. I printed 5 feet images of my A7S (first gen) just taking the final file and resizing in a software like ON1 Perfect Resize at the same 300dpi, and the detail is amazing (nobody believed that those image was taked with 12 mpx) and low noise is superb.
      Just use the right tools for your need and stop thinking you need a "robot" for what you do in photography.

  • @tchlin
    @tchlin 3 года назад

    Man I'm in NYC and I know there are a lot to shoot here but sometimes I am jealous of other places.

  • @KevinCharlebois
    @KevinCharlebois 4 года назад +1

    Great video, thanks!

    • @andrewjclarke
      @andrewjclarke  4 года назад

      Thanks for stopping by Kevin! Glad you liked it :)

  • @Nachos237
    @Nachos237 3 года назад +1

    Great video

  • @k1k13004
    @k1k13004 3 года назад

    thanks. I can be confident and move from fuji to sony a7s3 from the next day :) (I have good trade it opportunity, I'm still not sure about the lenses)

  • @anhtran9111
    @anhtran9111 3 года назад

    i cant actually see the difference in resolution, but its barely significant. The a7siii high ISO performance mean that you actually better images in low light by giving you more color depth.