You'll also probably need to turn the Live View Display Off when in a studio setting with off-camera flash heads. Your camera settings to get correct flash exposure will usually be to set the camera to Manual mode, about aperture F8, ISO 100 and a sync shutter speed of about 1/160 sec. The studio will probably be reasonably dark too and with the Live View preview ON you'll hardly be able to see the model (or subject) when trying to focus and compose, even with the flash modelling lights on. So turn the Live View to off and you should be able to see properly and take the shot. ........ and another very useful video too Mike. Thank you
Definitely Gordon. I’ve got a video planned for exactly that. 👍 I remember when I first did a headshot shoot with the a7rii years ago. I normally shoot flash photography all in manual and was really confused to start with when the viewfinder was almost pitch-black! It took a while to hunt through the menus and find live view display off option! Then it’s just like shooting with a dslr through the viewfinder. 😁👍
@@mikesphotography I was a little bit confused and felt stuck when I tried shooting studio portraits with a A7III. After a couple of minutes I figured out that I need to turn of the Live View. Even worse was that I only had the camera for a couple of weeks or maybe a month and the menu was overloaded with functions and I struggled to find anything (even though I switched from an older Sony A58 and was somewhat familiar with the menus). Also, what is even cooler, is that when you use Sony flashes (I have a HVL-F60M) it knows that you use a flash and automatically disables Live View when you attach the flash to the camera. When you take it off it enables it back. I absolutely love things like that! 👍
Hi Mike, just found you. I must say you're one of the best because of your clear concise instructions and explanations. You have clearly planned what you are going to teach people and this is such a refreshing change. Thank you!
Thanks so much...great to hear you've found me and my channel! I've got a lot more planned so make sure to subscribe and turn on all notifications with the bell thingy so you don't miss any new tutorials or videos. 😁👍
This is now 3rd time I accidentally came across one of your videos, your calm voice and the way you explain things forced me to subscribe! Please make more vids like this about A7iii !
Thanks so much for the subscription Kristijan. Really appreciate the support! 👍 There are more videos coming on the a7iii over the next few months. Is there anything in particular you’d like to see? Thanks
@@mikesphotography maybe diving more deeply into menu, picture profiles in detail or steadyshot in detail and why does it sometimes just refuses to work
This is a great video, I just got my A7 III today. I like how you explain each of the settings instead of just telling us the specific settings you use.
Thanks so much Robert! These were the settings that took me a while to get my head around when first shooting mirrorless, and that’s what led me to do this video. I’m glad it’s helped!! Lots more videos to come so keep checking back. 👍
Hey there Mike. Im getting a new A7 rIII in a week. Been looking for info about sony cameras (i come from Dslrs) and, by far, your channel is the best out there. Well presented and concise videos, top quality, im loving them. I can just say this: THANK YOU
Thanks so much for your kind words, I have a lot of fun making these and it is great to hear that they are helping!! I have a lot more to come so make sure you're subscribed and have turned on "all" notifications so you don't miss any! Thanks for watching 😁👍
Just bought the A7iii (get it delivered on Friday) with the Tamron 28-75 and was looking on how to set up eye af with back button focusing as well. Going to watch the back button focusing video right now. Thank you for these videos!
Awesome...it is a fantastic camera...my friend has the 28-75 as well and it's a great little lens. Great to hear my tutorials and videos are helping. Thanks for watching Christian. 👍
@@mikesphotography Cheers. I'm pondering the A7III and getting only the Sony-zeiss 55mm for starters. I'll primarily be shooting low-light/no tri-pod - food etc Want to start off investing in better glass.
Yes, the Sony 55mm is an amazing little lens and that combined with the a7iii is a great low light combo! Sounds like a great plan investing in good glass.
That’s great Yessika! Focus peaking is great isn’t it!! I have this on whenever I am using my manual focus lenses!! Mirrorless cameras are definitely a game changer when it comes to the photography experience! It makes the process a lot more fun!! 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated 👍
Another informative video Mike still getting to grips with my A7iii .I now realize you have to set this thing up exactly to your needs and scenario ,otherwise it will bite you in the arse.. Especially when shooting in the pitch black and blind as a bat... Was out tonight and blew most of my shots with over exposure, trying to compensate for Light pollution ETTR .Method.. Not much usable material in post .. Rome wasn't built in a day..
Ah that's annoying when that happens. As long as you've learned from it, that's the main thing. I had an astrophotography night out not so long ago and I had left my camera on jpeg, small images, from a tutorial I was shooting earlier in the day...completely forgot to turn it back to RAW and didn't have a single image I could use for anything but instagram...🤦🏻♂️ The best thing to do when that happens is to go out as soon as possible again to the same scenario and shoot it again with the new knowledge from making a mistake. 👍 Thanks for watching 😁
That’s great to know! Glad I’m giving value. 👍 I made on the lines of what I’d want to know as an intermediate photographer just coming over to the mirrorless system.....so I left all the normal settings out and just included what might surprise a dslr shooter. 👍
Hi Mike, I had the a7rii and now the a7riii, and I was aware of these settings and used all of them, and your video is very precise and clear! Well done!
Thanks for the feedback and words of encouragement, its great how these cameras are very similar in their layout and setup. How are you finding the Rmkiii compared to the mk ii? I’m so tempted to upgrade my a7rii.
Mike Smith I am really happy that I upgraded. Best features: 1) battery life! So much better. 2) better overall focus behavior and speed resulting in better images. 3) with higher ISO, images look better straight out of camera. 4) dual card slot. 5) Slow motion video (120 fps full HD), although I almost never shoot video. 6) the multi-select button or joystick.
Awesome!so I’ve got the a7iii as well as the a7rii and as soon as I used the 7iii, I immediately wanted to upgrade the 7rii. The small batteries are such a pain. Interesting to note the better iso quality as well. Thanks for all that info....I think a new camera body has just moved to the top of my never ending camera gear shopping list!! 😆
Sorry to encourage you to spend more money ;-). I don't have scientific proof that the image is better at higher iso, but I google'd it, and this comparison concludes that the a7riii is better: sonyalpha.blog/2017/12/09/a7riii-vs-a7rii-iso-testing/
In The Vortex Photography That's ok.....I don't need much encouragement! That's cool, it's probably got a newer brain to process the image more efficiently....or something like that. Any excuse to upgrade and I'll be there!!! 😆
Hector Pagan my pleasure Hector. I love doing these videos so expect lots more on the a7iii. Is there anything specific you’d like to know about it, or do you have any ideas for a video so you could learn more about the camera?
Haha!! They lurk amongst us...I always enjoy a good thumbs down!! 😆 the funny thing is that even a thumbs down is interaction...and RUclips promotes a video with more interactions whether thumbs up or down! 😁👍 Thanks for watching and commenting Jorge, much appreciated! 👌
I upgraded to Sony from hardcore 10 years of using Canon. Your tutorials has helped me a lot to get into speed. Thanks a lot. Please keep the good work on,
I was similar, was a canon shooter for years. It’s a shame they didn’t kept up with Sony and release the eos R, 5 years ago! I found it really hard selling my canons but since biting the bullet, I haven’t looked back. I’m glad my tutorials are helping, lots more to come! 😁👍
Ahhh, the long wait....it takes ages to charge when you watch it!! Like watching a kettle and waiting for it to boil!! 😆 it takes a bit of getting used to the new system but once you’re in you’ll love it!! I’ve got a video coming out next Thursday on exactly how I set mine up for photography, so maybe that’ll come in handy! 👍
@@mikesphotography Great, I've subscribed so i'll watch. Playing thru the menus as it's charging, setting the eye focus as we speak. Love the internet!!!
Thankyou for the awesome video. Please include other video links that come up within the video in your description. Will help us quickly watch another video of yours and helps you to get more viewers :)
So I've been researching how to get more videos to you guys and I've only just found out you can use hashtags in youtube.....and they come up above the title when watching the video. Check this video out: ruclips.net/video/TCehnFt6ZV4/видео.html The hashtag should be above the title.....It works on both mobile and PC's, so if you click on it, it'll list all my videos. Let me know if this helps and/or if you'd prefer links in the descriptions. Thanks
Thanks Dimitris! I must have a similar wallet....it’s never ready when I need (want) to buy new kit! 🤦🏻♂️ I had to sell a few old bits of kit to afford mine!! 😆 Hopefully it won’t take you too long to save for it, it’s a great little camera. 👍
@@mikesphotography I was waiting for something like the a7iii,reasonable price and most of the milc problems solved(battery,AF performance).Wish me luck😉
I’m such an idiot. One of the main selling points for me in moving from DSLR to mirrorless was that the live view/viewfinder shows you exactly what your image exposure will be. But for my first couple of days of owning this product, I kept wondering where that little exposure bar from my Nikon DSLR camera was! That is until I watched this video and realized I’m a knucklehead. Thanks for clearing that up for me!
Haha!! That’s cool, it’s all about learning a new system which takes time. I went on a shoot with Sony at the weekend and learned a few things where I was like....“Doh!”...why didn’t I know that already! That’s the great thing about photography, you never stop learning and developing!! 😁👍
Don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s definitely a learning curve coming across from an optical view finder to an electronic one. I kept my auto preview on for a long time...and I still keep checking back even now! It is a great feature though, knowing that what you see in the view finder is what you’ll get! 👍
Ah, ok, I understand. I’ll definitely do a video on that very soon. The face and eye autofocussing systems are great on this camera so it is definitely something I’ll cover. Thanks for the comment. 👍
Thanks. 👍 I’ve started putting cheat sheets in some of my more recent videos and tutorials so you can pause and screengrab when there’s a lot of information to be had. Thanks for watching. 👍
Excellent!! 😁 Almost!? So what canon gear do you still have? I’ve got a few canon lenses still after a couple of years, with the a7iii they’re completely useable, whereas with my a7rii they’d sit on the sideline or I’d have to manually focus them.
I really like your tips I just got this camera it's got loads of features. I've subbed to you. I hope I can learn from you how to master the camera for photo and video. Look forward to make even more epic videos for my channel and photos !
Thanks so much Patrick, there’s a lot to learn isn’t there!! The best thing is to just get out and shoot as much as possible...maybe watch a video on a technique and then go out and try it for yourself...👍 Thanks so much for subscribing! Lots more to come through the year. 😁👍
Thank you very much for the time you've spent in making such a useful and well mare video.I'm thinking to upgrade my old GH3 to che A7 iii and your videos are really full of well explained info.
You’re welcome Paolo! I really enjoy making these so there are lots more to come!! You’d see a big difference between the gh3 and the a7iii. The Sony menu system takes a bit of getting used to but once you get your head around it, you’ll love it! 👍
Hi Mike Thanks for the heads up on the Eye AF and also the back button focus in a previous video, is any settings you could do for sport photography as you explain things so well. keep up the good work.
Hi Mike - do you have any video/tutorials on hybrid shooting on the sony a7iii at all? I have quite a few questions and wondering if you can help/mentor?
@@mikesphotography Oh thank you! I am shooting manual and exposing for the photo and then when I want video footage I am pressing record on my sony a7iii (I am mainly shooting my fast moving kids!). I find this the easiest way to capture everything rather than flicking between Manual mode to a saved mode with my video settings. Is this the right thing to do?? Whilst I am getting the footage I want, I am struggling with when I do it this way is when it comes to editing the video. I don't use a picture profile as I don't want it to affect my raws. I use the neutral creative profile but am discovering that doesn't really effect the video footage? Is that right? I use imovie to edit my video and so with such a basic program my colour grading capability is limited. I suppose what I want to know is: Me hitting record when I have taken the photo, is fine to do when hybrid shooting. What profile setting should I use so the video footage looks better? I know its a personal aesthetic but after seeing that the gamma in some profiles can affect RAWS I am unsure what to do. Hope that made sense. I am still trying to make sense of it myself....
Hi Biju, If you already have the a7rii, there is only a subtle difference so I wouldn't say the upgrade is worth it for the low light and stabilisation alone. I use my a7iii more for video and I use the a7rii more for photography. If I'm on a photo shoot I definitely find myself reaching more for the A7rii. I hope that helps.
recently got a A7iii and a sony lens, quick question if someone can help me answer, in video mode, do I have to hold down a button to have it autofocus ? I though it auto tracks the face, but I have no idea how to make that work, I had to hold down the button to make it focus. thanks.
If you set your focus area: wide, face/eye priority in AF: on af drive speed: fast af track sens: responsive That should then track the face in the shot. If you need to track a certain person, you can register their face to take priority. I hope that helps.
Hello Mike. I just discovered your video's and I find them very useful. I am about to switch from Canon to a Sony A73. What i'am not sure of is whether to sell my L-lenses or to use an adaptor. I have got the 24-105 f4 L, the 100 mm Macro f2,8 and the 200 mm f2,8. What do you prefer considering I also shoot sports and therefor I would like to use the 10fps with the 200mm lens. I wonder if that works with an adaptor. For adaptors I red about the Metabones and the Sigma adaptor. Witch do you prefer? Like to hear from you. Erik from the Netherlands
Hi Erik, Sorry for the slow response, youtube put your comment in the "held for review" section for some reason... An adaptor would work ok in most situations. when the subject is static it works really well. However, I was shooting the 24 hour endurance race at the Dubai autodrome at the weekend, with an adapted 100-400mm mkii, and the continuous focus didn't keep up in most tracking circumstances. I ended up having to manual focus a lot of the shots and missed a few photographs that a native lens would have captured successfully. Transferring across from one system to another is always a big and scary step but the adapters do allow you to do this slowly and steadily. I'd get the sigma adapter...from what I've seen it's a lot more reliable than the metabones, and about half the price...Then see how you get on with your lenses. If they work, keep them, if they don't swap them out for the sony equivalents. After that event, I'm definitely going to be getting the 100-400mm sony GM! I hope that helps! 👍
Just found you, thank you great help. Could I ask a couple of billy basic questions - if I am taking a large group of people outdoors (30ish +) would you use eye focus (which I have set to my AF-ON button) or just the general focus button (now on my job stick!). Also would you have this on wide and AF-C? (think I'm currently on AF-S and M focus. Thank you, bit daunting changing cameras but sure it will be worth it.
Great to hear my videos are helping. Group photography can be quite daunting. In those situations I tend to have a few different setups I can switch to. If shooting individuals within the group, I'll have eye af on. When picking out a single face in the crowd, I'll change to eye af off and then use the flexible square and then move the square to the person I want to focus on. For group shots, I close the aperture down to about f8 if there is enough light, and then focus on the person in the middle of the group, again with flexible spot focussing, to have the best chance to get everyone in focus. Try to reduce the amount of distance between the closest and furthest person in your group as well. This will increase your chances of getting everyone in focus as well. The main thing is to shoot as many photos as possible ... so you warm up nicely, get into the groove and have a lot to work with when editing. I hope that helps. 😁👍
Thanks for this very helpful video. I've been overwhelmed by the menu settings, and you have mad it easier to understand. One question: My A73 doesn't seem to have the "Eye AF" option. It's certainly not where you indicate it is to be found. Could it be hiding somewhere else? Or Could it be missing entirely? If so, do you have suggestions for what to do? It seems like an important function. Thanks.
Hi Jane, There is a lot to take in with the menus. That is strange...the eye-af should be in the custom button selection options. Try setting your focus mode to af-c and then see if it appears in the custom button lists. Alternatively try doing a factory reset on your camera. You’ll have to set up everything again from scratch, but it should then put it onto the default button which is the middle button on the dpad/dial.
Thanks, Mike. I'll try what you suggest. I'm leaving for a week so I'll be offline, but if you could send me how to accomplish a factory reset for when I get back, I'd really appreciate it. Again, many thanks.
@@mikesphotography I had the same issue with this path - I have to leave soon but when I return I will use the factory resets you mention. I wonder if it is a version thing? What version of the software do you have? Maybe that is what it is? Anyhow I will try reset later. I will let you know what happens.
Hi Wendy, I’m not sure...but there is a new firmware coming out really soon. I’m on firmware 2.0 at the moment. Let me know how you get on with the factory reset if you go down that route.
No worries Louis, I Just bought a generic one off of eBay...it all depends on the make of lens you're going to be using. As the lenses are manual everything, you'll just need a cheap dummy adapter. Do you have any vintage lenses in mind? Thanks for watching!
No worries, thanks for watching Martyn. With some of them it does but I’m not with my camera at the moment so I can’t tell you which ones. It’s always good to be shooting in one of those modes for photography anyway, to give you lots of control over the images you get. 😁👍
No worries, I hope it helps. I haven't done a tutorial on this yet but portraits are coming later in the year. If you are not shooting with the A9, I'd be very careful with the silent shutter. It does get banding sometimes with some LED lights and this can be a real pain if you can't turn them off. for low lit shows, just try and get the fastest lenses you can afford so your camera has the best chances of getting more light onto the sensor. I hope that helps. 👍
Hi Jana, The best bet is to try it out in some of the conditions you'd be shooting in to see how it copes. You never know, it might work out great for you... Thanks for watching. 👍
@@mikesphotography the problem is that conditions are going to be constantly changing and that's not my call to make. I bought it to shoot stills for TV and film
Hi, on my Sony Ariii I tried to set the back button focus using the joystick, along with the Eye Focus on AF-ON, I changed the focus to wide that's all OK, however the next step, set to Af-c in the Focus Mode on Menu 1, 5/14 the option is greyed out and I get a message 'This operation or setting not available as follows - Drive Mode (greyed out) Self Timer (Cont) Do I have something else set that's is disabling this? I'm in a rabbit Warren of Menu options getting in a pickle! Thanks in advance.
Hi Toni, So I just played around with my camera and the only way I could get AF-C greyed out was to put it in Bracketing continuous mode. SO if you go back to drive mode and set it to single shot or continuous shooting, then the AF-C should become available. You're right about the menus...they don't make it clear sometimes as to why a certain function isn't working. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Thanks Mike... I had another explore around the menus and I had the Self Timer selected. I've turned it off and assigned it as a custom button and that seems to have fixed it.. Thanks for the Back button tip, I'm still getting used to it but it certainly speeds up my pic taking process!!
You'll also probably need to turn the Live View Display Off when in a studio setting with off-camera flash heads. Your camera settings to get correct flash exposure will usually be to set the camera to Manual mode, about aperture F8, ISO 100 and a sync shutter speed of about 1/160 sec. The studio will probably be reasonably dark too and with the Live View preview ON you'll hardly be able to see the model (or subject) when trying to focus and compose, even with the flash modelling lights on. So turn the Live View to off and you should be able to see properly and take the shot. ........ and another very useful video too Mike. Thank you
Definitely Gordon. I’ve got a video planned for exactly that. 👍
I remember when I first did a headshot shoot with the a7rii years ago. I normally shoot flash photography all in manual and was really confused to start with when the viewfinder was almost pitch-black! It took a while to hunt through the menus and find live view display off option! Then it’s just like shooting with a dslr through the viewfinder.
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@@mikesphotography I was a little bit confused and felt stuck when I tried shooting studio portraits with a A7III. After a couple of minutes I figured out that I need to turn of the Live View. Even worse was that I only had the camera for a couple of weeks or maybe a month and the menu was overloaded with functions and I struggled to find anything (even though I switched from an older Sony A58 and was somewhat familiar with the menus).
Also, what is even cooler, is that when you use Sony flashes (I have a HVL-F60M) it knows that you use a flash and automatically disables Live View when you attach the flash to the camera. When you take it off it enables it back. I absolutely love things like that! 👍
Hi Mike, just found you. I must say you're one of the best because of your clear concise instructions and explanations. You have clearly planned what you are going to teach people and this is such a refreshing change. Thank you!
Thanks so much...great to hear you've found me and my channel! I've got a lot more planned so make sure to subscribe and turn on all notifications with the bell thingy so you don't miss any new tutorials or videos. 😁👍
@@mikesphotography I have definitely subscribed. Don't want to miss someone who helps me get it right first time! 😀.
NO ONE else mentions all of these. Very much appreciated
Thanks so much Vita!! 😁👍
This is now 3rd time I accidentally came across one of your videos, your calm voice and the way you explain things forced me to subscribe!
Please make more vids like this about A7iii !
Thanks so much for the subscription Kristijan. Really appreciate the support! 👍
There are more videos coming on the a7iii over the next few months. Is there anything in particular you’d like to see?
Thanks
@@mikesphotography maybe diving more deeply into menu, picture profiles in detail or steadyshot in detail and why does it sometimes just refuses to work
Ok cool. I’ll see what I can do. 👍
Kristijan Čolak same here. Love how he explain everything so well and calm
Thanks so much Nini! I really appreciate the words of encouragement and support! There’s so much more to come so keep checking back for new videos. 😁👍
This is a great video, I just got my A7 III today. I like how you explain each of the settings instead of just telling us the specific settings you use.
Thanks so much Robert!
These were the settings that took me a while to get my head around when first shooting mirrorless, and that’s what led me to do this video.
I’m glad it’s helped!!
Lots more videos to come so keep checking back. 👍
Couldn’t be any clearer and so easy to understand every tip. Great videos 🙌🙌
Thanks so much Callie! 😁👍
Got the a7iii the other day and this has been super helpful! Thank you!
Yeah, I've been shooting slr for years but couldn't abide the view screens.
Sony has brought this to full usefulness then ran with it. Love it.
They're definitely great little cameras. Lots of features for both videography and photography!
Thanks for watching. 👍
I recently got A7III, your video helped me a lot in understanding its settings and how to utilize them properly. thank you for this.
No worries, great to hear I could help and thanks for watching 😁👍
Ur voice is so clear and crisp and u explain so well
Thanks so much! I’m glad my voice helps! 😁👍
The best explainer video of Sony A7iii i have ever seen!! Lots of thanks to you Sir.
Thanks so much Hareesh, I really appreciate your comment!! 😁
Lots more to come so keep checking back! 👍👍
Hey there Mike.
Im getting a new A7 rIII in a week.
Been looking for info about sony cameras (i come from Dslrs) and, by far, your channel is the best out there.
Well presented and concise videos, top quality, im loving them.
I can just say this: THANK YOU
Thanks so much for your kind words, I have a lot of fun making these and it is great to hear that they are helping!! I have a lot more to come so make sure you're subscribed and have turned on "all" notifications so you don't miss any!
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Great video. Switching from d3400 to a7r3. Will be using these tips
Awesome! I'm glad I could help. 😁👍
I listen to this guys voice at night to put me to sleep..i don't even own a camera...
Haha!! My wife does the same...😆
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Thanks, Mike. Another great content. And something new to learn.
Just bought the A7iii (get it delivered on Friday) with the Tamron 28-75 and was looking on how to set up eye af with back button focusing as well. Going to watch the back button focusing video right now. Thank you for these videos!
Awesome...it is a fantastic camera...my friend has the 28-75 as well and it's a great little lens.
Great to hear my tutorials and videos are helping.
Thanks for watching Christian. 👍
That was direct and useful, you deserve more subscripers!
Thanks! I really appreciate the compliments!! I’ve got lots more coming so stay tuned!! 😁
Tysm. This is exactly the video I needed
That's great to hear!
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Great guidance, thank you!
No worries, I hope it has helped Tim!
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Very helpful Mike!!
No worries, and thanks for watching Mike! 😁👍
damn.. thx dude.. just switch to A7iii from 5diii. saves me a lot.. cheers bro..
That’s awesome, I’m glad I could help Kevin!
I’ve got loads more a7iii videos on my channel so be sure to check them out. 👍
@@mikesphotography subscribed.. ;)
Thanks so much Kevin!!
This is so helpful. Watched a ton of Sony A7iii videos, but your video has the best tips. Thanks!
Awesome!! I’m glad it helped!! There are loads more to come so keep watching!! 😁👍
Yea, already subbed with alerts! Thanks man.
Awesome!!! Thanks so much!! 👍👍
The tips that you share are helpful and useful , thanks so much
No worries! I’m glad I could help! 👍
Zebra, is the First setting on my A7 iii incorporated successfully . That too with such ease tested the setting as well. Thanks, Mike.
Great to hear!
Thanks for watching Umesh! 😁👍
About to purchase an a7iii, great vid. Your voice is perfect for voiceovers!
Thanks so much!! Haha! You never know, one day you might just hear my voice on some TV commercial! 😁👍
Thanks for the very clear and concise explanations! I'm trying to decide on purchasing the A7III and has been very helpful.
That’s great Chris, I’m glad it helped! 👍
@@mikesphotography Cheers. I'm pondering the A7III and getting only the Sony-zeiss 55mm for starters. I'll primarily be shooting low-light/no tri-pod - food etc Want to start off investing in better glass.
Yes, the Sony 55mm is an amazing little lens and that combined with the a7iii is a great low light combo!
Sounds like a great plan investing in good glass.
Thanks Mike, I love this video and your presentation style 👍
Thanks so much for the compliment! I love making these videos so there’s lots more to come! 😁👍
Very good video! Thanks.
Thanks so much!
I have a lot more coming this year so make sure to keep an eye out for more tutorials you might be interested in.
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Man I enjoy your videos so much
Awesome!! Thanks so much, I love making them so there are lots more to come! 👍
Great video, was wondering what the zebra lines were. Thanks for the video 😊
Thanks very much!
Zebras are a fantastic tool and definitely have a use in photography. 😁👍
Thanks for the clear, concise explanation. Great vid! Keep up the great work!
Excellent! Glad you like it!!
Lots more to come so keep checking back. 👍
Love it!! Thanks so much! That focus peaking thing is new to me♡ I also changed from DSLR so this is my first mirrorless ans I'm loving it!
That’s great Yessika! Focus peaking is great isn’t it!! I have this on whenever I am using my manual focus lenses!!
Mirrorless cameras are definitely a game changer when it comes to the photography experience! It makes the process a lot more fun!! 😁
Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated 👍
Another informative video Mike still getting to grips with my A7iii .I now realize you have to set this thing up exactly to your needs and scenario ,otherwise it will bite you in the arse.. Especially when shooting in the pitch black and blind as a bat... Was out tonight and blew most of my shots with over exposure, trying to compensate for Light pollution ETTR .Method.. Not much usable material in post .. Rome wasn't built in a day..
Ah that's annoying when that happens. As long as you've learned from it, that's the main thing.
I had an astrophotography night out not so long ago and I had left my camera on jpeg, small images, from a tutorial I was shooting earlier in the day...completely forgot to turn it back to RAW and didn't have a single image I could use for anything but instagram...🤦🏻♂️
The best thing to do when that happens is to go out as soon as possible again to the same scenario and shoot it again with the new knowledge from making a mistake. 👍
Thanks for watching 😁
Very helpful video! Watched a bunch of videos about the A73 and this one gave so much information the others didn't!
That’s great to know! Glad I’m giving value. 👍
I made on the lines of what I’d want to know as an intermediate photographer just coming over to the mirrorless system.....so I left all the normal settings out and just included what might surprise a dslr shooter. 👍
Thanks very helpful.
Great to hear!
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Hi Mike, I had the a7rii and now the a7riii, and I was aware of these settings and used all of them, and your video is very precise and clear! Well done!
Thanks for the feedback and words of encouragement, its great how these cameras are very similar in their layout and setup.
How are you finding the Rmkiii compared to the mk ii? I’m so tempted to upgrade my a7rii.
Mike Smith I am really happy that I upgraded. Best features: 1) battery life! So much better. 2) better overall focus behavior and speed resulting in better images. 3) with higher ISO, images look better straight out of camera. 4) dual card slot. 5) Slow motion video (120 fps full HD), although I almost never shoot video. 6) the multi-select button or joystick.
Awesome!so I’ve got the a7iii as well as the a7rii and as soon as I used the 7iii, I immediately wanted to upgrade the 7rii. The small batteries are such a pain. Interesting to note the better iso quality as well. Thanks for all that info....I think a new camera body has just moved to the top of my never ending camera gear shopping list!! 😆
Sorry to encourage you to spend more money ;-). I don't have scientific proof that the image is better at higher iso, but I google'd it, and this comparison concludes that the a7riii is better: sonyalpha.blog/2017/12/09/a7riii-vs-a7rii-iso-testing/
In The Vortex Photography That's ok.....I don't need much encouragement! That's cool, it's probably got a newer brain to process the image more efficiently....or something like that. Any excuse to upgrade and I'll be there!!! 😆
This is so good thanks! Just got it today. This is going to get me using it to its full potential.much sooner.
Great to hear it is helping! 😁👍
I love that SONY finally put eye focus with half press in V3.0. I hated having to fiddle with pressing another button. Bravo Sony!
Most definitely, and it looks like they have refined it as well...it seems to be far more responsive now. 👍
Thanks man! Getting this cam on Wednesday and its my first. I cant wait to learn!
It is a fantastic camera...lots to learn about it but if you're persistent, you'll pick it up quickly. 😁👍
@@mikesphotography Been non stop studying. Your contents been super helpful. ✌
Thanks a lot :) Very useful
No worries, thank you for watching! 😁👍
Thanks for the video,I just bought this camera.
Hector Pagan my pleasure Hector. I love doing these videos so expect lots more on the a7iii.
Is there anything specific you’d like to know about it, or do you have any ideas for a video so you could learn more about the camera?
Okay, so i went through it again, thank you, these are very helpful.
No worries, there is a lot to take in in this video. 😁👍
Great video! Thank you !
Thanks very much Vlady! 😁👍
You are great help. Thank you for your videos.
Thanks so much Ernesto. And thank you for watching and commenting! 😁👍
There is a name for frustrated people with their own lives that dislike a well made and informative video like this.... "haters"
Haha!! They lurk amongst us...I always enjoy a good thumbs down!! 😆 the funny thing is that even a thumbs down is interaction...and RUclips promotes a video with more interactions whether thumbs up or down! 😁👍
Thanks for watching and commenting Jorge, much appreciated! 👌
Wery Helpfull after converting from Canon DSLR. easy to follow and to the point.. thanks :)
Excellent Mats, Glad I could help!!
still relevant, especially since i am new to the A7R3a. thanks for the effort and the sharing. perhaps a deep look at selecting AF modes? thumbs up.
Thanks very much!
I'll see what I can do. 😁👍
excellent presentation
Thanks Luc. I hope you got something from it. :-)
I really appreciate this.. I learn from this
Excellent! I’m glad you learned something from it!! 😁👍
Useful Video For Sony Users🤘
That it is Abhishek! ... and dslr users that are thinking of coming over to the dark side!! 😆😁
Thanks for watching! 👍
Nice videos! Very calm and useful.
I upgraded to Sony from hardcore 10 years of using Canon.
Your tutorials has helped me a lot to get into speed.
Thanks a lot.
Please keep the good work on,
I was similar, was a canon shooter for years. It’s a shame they didn’t kept up with Sony and release the eos R, 5 years ago! I found it really hard selling my canons but since biting the bullet, I haven’t looked back.
I’m glad my tutorials are helping, lots more to come! 😁👍
Excelente video, rápido y práctico. Pude activar una opción que buscaba. Gracias! ....Los Cabos México
Excelente! Estoy feliz de poder ayudarte !!
Saludos desde Dubai!
Gained a new sub enjoyed this content
Thanks very much Danny! 😁👍
Woow great video, thanks :)
Thanks very much Melanie!
Great tips, just got my A7iii, moving from Canon. Very clear, well done.
Thanks so much Eric and welcome to the Sony clan!! 👍👍
@@mikesphotography It's charging...can't wait!
Ahhh, the long wait....it takes ages to charge when you watch it!! Like watching a kettle and waiting for it to boil!! 😆 it takes a bit of getting used to the new system but once you’re in you’ll love it!!
I’ve got a video coming out next Thursday on exactly how I set mine up for photography, so maybe that’ll come in handy! 👍
@@mikesphotography Great, I've subscribed so i'll watch. Playing thru the menus as it's charging, setting the eye focus as we speak. Love the internet!!!
Cool. Thanks so much for the sub! Yeah, the internet is pretty damn cool for learning stuff!! 👍
Very useful ! Keep going....
Thanks Nafiz! Plenty more to come. 👍
Thank you Great Video
Thanks man, glad you like it!! 👍
Thankyou for the awesome video. Please include other video links that come up within the video in your description. Will help us quickly watch another video of yours and helps you to get more viewers :)
Thanks for the compliments and the tip! I’ll be sure to update the descriptions with video links in them as soon as possible.
👍
So I've been researching how to get more videos to you guys and I've only just found out you can use hashtags in youtube.....and they come up above the title when watching the video.
Check this video out:
ruclips.net/video/TCehnFt6ZV4/видео.html
The hashtag should be above the title.....It works on both mobile and PC's, so if you click on it, it'll list all my videos. Let me know if this helps and/or if you'd prefer links in the descriptions.
Thanks
Another great video
Thanks so much!! 😁👍
Thank you for such a great tutorial.
Thanks so much Chaitanya, I hope it helped! 😁👍
Thank you
You're welcome! 😁👍
this is so good, u are the real picasoooooooooooo
thank you for great info
Thank you for watching! I’m glad I could help! 😁
Informative and on point. Thanks!
Thanks so much Gareth!
Thanks for watching. 👍
Great presentation, excellent tips!
Thanks so much Joe!! I hope it helped! 👍
Loved your video, thanks! Your long thumbnail is kinda creepy though.
Thanks so much Eric. Haha!! That’s for playing the guitar...I’ll have to start using the plectrum instead so I don’t creep you out! 😆
Just the video i needed!Im ready for the jump,my wallet is not!Great work man!
Thanks Dimitris!
I must have a similar wallet....it’s never ready when I need (want) to buy new kit! 🤦🏻♂️ I had to sell a few old bits of kit to afford mine!! 😆
Hopefully it won’t take you too long to save for it, it’s a great little camera.
👍
@@mikesphotography I was waiting for something like the a7iii,reasonable price and most of the milc problems solved(battery,AF performance).Wish me luck😉
Yeah the battery is so much better and the af is great!!
Good luck dude! 👊
Thank you for a great tutorial
No worries Thomas, thank you for watching! 😁👍
Really nice and awesome Video dude. Thank you so much!
Thanks so much Luis! I'm glad you liked it. I hope it helped!! 😁👍
I’m such an idiot. One of the main selling points for me in moving from DSLR to mirrorless was that the live view/viewfinder shows you exactly what your image exposure will be. But for my first couple of days of owning this product, I kept wondering where that little exposure bar from my Nikon DSLR camera was! That is until I watched this video and realized I’m a knucklehead. Thanks for clearing that up for me!
Haha!! That’s cool, it’s all about learning a new system which takes time. I went on a shoot with Sony at the weekend and learned a few things where I was like....“Doh!”...why didn’t I know that already!
That’s the great thing about photography, you never stop learning and developing!! 😁👍
I had an A7 and never understood live view on. I had no clue that I could preview exposure until I got my A7iii.
Don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s definitely a learning curve coming across from an optical view finder to an electronic one.
I kept my auto preview on for a long time...and I still keep checking back even now!
It is a great feature though, knowing that what you see in the view finder is what you’ll get! 👍
Great walk thru on these features, keep them coming!
Thanks dude, glad you like them! 👍
2 the Point, no fuss, good stuff :thumbsup:
Thanks so much!! I try and cut out out everything I can so you get what you need, nothing more, nothing less! 😁👍
This was really helpful. Thank you!
No worries Klaus, I’m glad I could help!! 😁👍
Awesome tips thank you!
No worries, I’m glad I could help. 😁👍
Such a great channel!
Thank you so much! 😁👍
Amazing information. Good to know
Thanks for the great comment Dhruv, glad I could help!
Lots more videos coming so keep checking back. 👍
Excellent video......
Thank you! Lots more to come so keep watching! 😁👍
@@mikesphotography please more videos on milky way
More coming!! I’m actually out in the desert as we speak, filming a load more! Got the milkyway above my head and snapping away shots all night! 😁👍
Thanks for the video.. I just wanted to understand the video face lock focus. how are the settings to that?
Ah, ok, I understand. I’ll definitely do a video on that very soon.
The face and eye autofocussing systems are great on this camera so it is definitely something I’ll cover.
Thanks for the comment. 👍
really usefull...try to be bit slow in changing the settings
Thanks. 👍
I’ve started putting cheat sheets in some of my more recent videos and tutorials so you can pause and screengrab when there’s a lot of information to be had.
Thanks for watching. 👍
Verry good explaining!
Thanks Linda! I really enjoy making these so plenty more to come! 😁
I do hope so!
Love my new camera. have made the jump from canon... almost .
Excellent!! 😁 Almost!? So what canon gear do you still have?
I’ve got a few canon lenses still after a couple of years, with the a7iii they’re completely useable, whereas with my a7rii they’d sit on the sideline or I’d have to manually focus them.
A bunsh of canon L lenses and a 5dm3 camera.
Cool.....and so you’re just about to take the plunge!? How exciting!!! 😁
Thank you 😊❤️
And thank you for watching and commenting! 😁👍
Is there a way to set the manual focus distance scale to stay on in either the EVF or monitor? Thanks!
Helpful tips..... thanks
Thanks so much! And thank you for watching!! 😁👍
I really like your tips I just got this camera it's got loads of features. I've subbed to you. I hope I can learn from you how to master the camera for photo and video. Look forward to make even more epic videos for my channel and photos !
Thanks so much Patrick, there’s a lot to learn isn’t there!! The best thing is to just get out and shoot as much as possible...maybe watch a video on a technique and then go out and try it for yourself...👍
Thanks so much for subscribing! Lots more to come through the year. 😁👍
@@mikesphotography the biggest challenge is sneaking out at night as my wife gets cross at me. Any tips? That's the hardest part !!
Haha!! That’s the tricky part...invite her out a couple of times...make sure she gets bored, then you’ll be free to go out on your own! 😆
Can you do a full review on A7 iii please both still & videography
Hi Nafiz, I’ll see what I can do. 😁 Thanks for the comment. 👍
Thank you very much for the time you've spent in making such a useful and well mare video.I'm thinking to upgrade my old GH3 to che A7 iii and your videos are really full of well explained info.
You’re welcome Paolo! I really enjoy making these so there are lots more to come!!
You’d see a big difference between the gh3 and the a7iii. The Sony menu system takes a bit of getting used to but once you get your head around it, you’ll love it! 👍
Hi Mike Thanks for the heads up on the Eye AF and also the back button focus in a previous video, is any settings you could do for sport photography as you explain things so well. keep up the good work.
Hi Mike - do you have any video/tutorials on hybrid shooting on the sony a7iii at all? I have quite a few questions and wondering if you can help/mentor?
Hi Gina,
I haven't made any specific ones on hybrid shooting yet...what questions do you have? Maybe I can help here...🤔
@@mikesphotography Oh thank you! I am shooting manual and exposing for the photo and then when I want video footage I am pressing record on my sony a7iii (I am mainly shooting my fast moving kids!). I find this the easiest way to capture everything rather than flicking between Manual mode to a saved mode with my video settings. Is this the right thing to do?? Whilst I am getting the footage I want, I am struggling with when I do it this way is when it comes to editing the video. I don't use a picture profile as I don't want it to affect my raws. I use the neutral creative profile but am discovering that doesn't really effect the video footage? Is that right? I use imovie to edit my video and so with such a basic program my colour grading capability is limited. I suppose what I want to know is:
Me hitting record when I have taken the photo, is fine to do when hybrid shooting.
What profile setting should I use so the video footage looks better? I know its a personal aesthetic but after seeing that the gamma in some profiles can affect RAWS I am unsure what to do.
Hope that made sense. I am still trying to make sense of it myself....
I do also, once I edit the movie, take into LR and add my preset..doesn't always work in terms of the look I want. As again, that is limited.
Just got my a7iii yesterday. Look forward to checking out this video later when I get off
Hope you enjoy it Jsea! 😁👍
Mike Smith I certainly do man.
Hi MikeHow is the low light performance and stabilization of A7III.Is it worth changing from A7rII to A7III.Cheers
Hi Biju,
If you already have the a7rii, there is only a subtle difference so I wouldn't say the upgrade is worth it for the low light and stabilisation alone. I use my a7iii more for video and I use the a7rii more for photography. If I'm on a photo shoot I definitely find myself reaching more for the A7rii.
I hope that helps.
recently got a A7iii and a sony lens, quick question if someone can help me answer, in video mode, do I have to hold down a button to have it autofocus ? I though it auto tracks the face, but I have no idea how to make that work, I had to hold down the button to make it focus. thanks.
If you set your
focus area: wide,
face/eye priority in AF: on
af drive speed: fast
af track sens: responsive
That should then track the face in the shot. If you need to track a certain person, you can register their face to take priority.
I hope that helps.
Hello Mike. I just discovered your video's and I find them very useful. I am about to switch from Canon to a Sony A73. What i'am not sure of is whether to sell my L-lenses or to use an adaptor. I have got the 24-105 f4 L, the 100 mm Macro f2,8 and the 200 mm f2,8. What do you prefer considering I also shoot sports and therefor I would like to use the 10fps with the 200mm lens. I wonder if that works with an adaptor. For adaptors I red about the Metabones and the Sigma adaptor. Witch do you prefer?
Like to hear from you. Erik from the Netherlands
Hi Erik,
Sorry for the slow response, youtube put your comment in the "held for review" section for some reason...
An adaptor would work ok in most situations. when the subject is static it works really well. However, I was shooting the 24 hour endurance race at the Dubai autodrome at the weekend, with an adapted 100-400mm mkii, and the continuous focus didn't keep up in most tracking circumstances. I ended up having to manual focus a lot of the shots and missed a few photographs that a native lens would have captured successfully.
Transferring across from one system to another is always a big and scary step but the adapters do allow you to do this slowly and steadily. I'd get the sigma adapter...from what I've seen it's a lot more reliable than the metabones, and about half the price...Then see how you get on with your lenses. If they work, keep them, if they don't swap them out for the sony equivalents.
After that event, I'm definitely going to be getting the 100-400mm sony GM!
I hope that helps! 👍
Just found you, thank you great help. Could I ask a couple of billy basic questions - if I am taking a large group of people outdoors (30ish +) would you use eye focus (which I have set to my AF-ON button) or just the general focus button (now on my job stick!). Also would you have this on wide and AF-C? (think I'm currently on AF-S and M focus. Thank you, bit daunting changing cameras but sure it will be worth it.
Great to hear my videos are helping.
Group photography can be quite daunting. In those situations I tend to have a few different setups I can switch to. If shooting individuals within the group, I'll have eye af on.
When picking out a single face in the crowd, I'll change to eye af off and then use the flexible square and then move the square to the person I want to focus on.
For group shots, I close the aperture down to about f8 if there is enough light, and then focus on the person in the middle of the group, again with flexible spot focussing, to have the best chance to get everyone in focus. Try to reduce the amount of distance between the closest and furthest person in your group as well. This will increase your chances of getting everyone in focus as well.
The main thing is to shoot as many photos as possible ... so you warm up nicely, get into the groove and have a lot to work with when editing.
I hope that helps. 😁👍
Thanks for this very helpful video. I've been overwhelmed by the menu settings, and you have mad it easier to understand. One question: My A73 doesn't seem to have the "Eye AF" option. It's certainly not where you indicate it is to be found. Could it be hiding somewhere else? Or Could it be missing entirely? If so, do you have suggestions for what to do? It seems like an important function. Thanks.
Hi Jane,
There is a lot to take in with the menus.
That is strange...the eye-af should be in the custom button selection options.
Try setting your focus mode to af-c and then see if it appears in the custom button lists.
Alternatively try doing a factory reset on your camera. You’ll have to set up everything again from scratch, but it should then put it onto the default button which is the middle button on the dpad/dial.
Thanks, Mike. I'll try what you suggest. I'm leaving for a week so I'll be offline, but if you could send me how to accomplish a factory reset for when I get back, I'd really appreciate it. Again, many thanks.
No worries. Here’s a link to a factory reset video. ruclips.net/video/eTxVOIbUWII/видео.html
It’s not one of mine but it shows how to do it.
@@mikesphotography I had the same issue with this path - I have to leave soon but when I return I will use the factory resets you mention. I wonder if it is a version thing? What version of the software do you have? Maybe that is what it is? Anyhow I will try reset later. I will let you know what happens.
Hi Wendy,
I’m not sure...but there is a new firmware coming out really soon.
I’m on firmware 2.0 at the moment.
Let me know how you get on with the factory reset if you go down that route.
great content Mike. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks David! I hope it helped!! 👍
Brilliant video very helpful! Which lens adaptor do you use for your vintage MF lenses. Thanks a lot! :)
No worries Louis, I Just bought a generic one off of eBay...it all depends on the make of lens you're going to be using. As the lenses are manual everything, you'll just need a cheap dummy adapter. Do you have any vintage lenses in mind?
Thanks for watching!
Do you think the joystick can handle that many clicks when compares to a normal button?
Hi Mejo, that is a good question. I've had it set to this for the past couple of years and it has lasted well without any problems. 👍
Really helpful - thank you - does the dial on the top of the camera need to be in M S A or P for these settings?
No worries, thanks for watching Martyn.
With some of them it does but I’m not with my camera at the moment so I can’t tell you which ones.
It’s always good to be shooting in one of those modes for photography anyway, to give you lots of control over the images you get. 😁👍
Thank you for the video. Have you got any tips for silent shooting for portraits and low lit shows? Many Thanks
No worries, I hope it helps. I haven't done a tutorial on this yet but portraits are coming later in the year.
If you are not shooting with the A9, I'd be very careful with the silent shutter. It does get banding sometimes with some LED lights and this can be a real pain if you can't turn them off. for low lit shows, just try and get the fastest lenses you can afford so your camera has the best chances of getting more light onto the sensor.
I hope that helps. 👍
@@mikesphotography Thanks Mike. I bought a7iii specifically for the silent mode 🙁
Hi Jana,
The best bet is to try it out in some of the conditions you'd be shooting in to see how it copes. You never know, it might work out great for you...
Thanks for watching. 👍
@@mikesphotography the problem is that conditions are going to be constantly changing and that's not my call to make. I bought it to shoot stills for TV and film
So the best thing would be to try it out and then if it doesn't work how you want it to, trade it in for the A9.
Hi, on my Sony Ariii I tried to set the back button focus using the joystick, along with the Eye Focus on AF-ON, I changed the focus to wide that's all OK, however the next step, set to Af-c in the Focus Mode on Menu 1, 5/14 the option is greyed out and I get a message 'This operation or setting not available as follows - Drive Mode (greyed out) Self Timer (Cont) Do I have something else set that's is disabling this? I'm in a rabbit Warren of Menu options getting in a pickle! Thanks in advance.
Hi Toni,
So I just played around with my camera and the only way I could get AF-C greyed out was to put it in Bracketing continuous mode. SO if you go back to drive mode and set it to single shot or continuous shooting, then the AF-C should become available.
You're right about the menus...they don't make it clear sometimes as to why a certain function isn't working.
Thanks for watching 😁👍
Thanks Mike... I had another explore around the menus and I had the Self Timer selected. I've turned it off and assigned it as a custom button and that seems to have fixed it.. Thanks for the Back button tip, I'm still getting used to it but it certainly speeds up my pic taking process!!