Best Sony a7c Settings - Photo and Video Settings

[@chasemayer]

DUDE THANK YOU. just got my A7c in today! Yes please do video about your memory set up. the 1.2.3 dial and all!

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You are very welcome. I am really glad that this video helped. I will definitely work on the follow up videos. How are you enjoying the camera so far?

[@Declan50]

This is switchover from DSLR to wireless...And I was dumbfounded!!(I'm late to the party) Thank you sooo much for making sense of it all!!

[@namelessfrce5842]

Great video just ordered my A7C

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You are really going to enjoy the camera. Gorgeous still images and amazing video. Let me know if you need any help setting it up.

[@maletu]

Thanks for the TOC with time stamps. IF you said what these things were, it would be useful!

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I received this feedback a lot from this video. If you upgrade to the Sony a7iv, I did included those things in that video. If you want to spend time watching, here you go!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYO2pYd3qp15nM0

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I just got this camera. Thanks for this video. It helped me set it up. New follower here. Crow✌️

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you so much. It is always an exciting time getting a new camera. The a7c is a really great full frame camera. Let me know if you need any help!

[@jimwilliams1450]

Thank you soooo much, i just bought the a7c and this is so helpful, I really appreciate it.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You are very welcome Jim! Is there anything that you need help on or need more information about the a7c?

[@ahmadsanon]

I have to say thank you. This video was everything that I needed.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you Ahmad. I am really glad that you found it useful. Anything else that you would like to learn about with your Sony a7c?

[@michaelajoseph6856]

Thank you for a helpful video!

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you so much. I love getting these comments letting me know that this video is still helpful!

[@pdonzpdon]

Thanks bruh!!! from Malaysia

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You are very welcome. I am glad it helped.

[@anant2051]

THNQ... The best one! 🤗

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you so much. I love that you are able to find this video and it was really helpful. Thank you!!!!

[@ChisungLee]

Do you have another video that explain what each settings do instead of what you usually do

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I do not but that sounds like a great video.

[@angeloruiz5998]

Can you do a Sony IV settings and button video?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Already done. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYO2pYd3qp15nM0. What questions do you have about either camera?

[@joshuawilliams9107]

ninja audio settings, thanks so much!

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You are very welcome

[@nmarcano3]

So just leave all the settings default, awesome

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you so much for checking out the video. A lot of the setting just need to be left alone. There were several that were changed. Was there a specific setting that you had a question about.

[@fotofilm9660]

Hello, Sony Real-Time Tracking Touch also works on A7C? I would be grateful for answers

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Yes, the Sony a7c does have real time tracking. You thinking about picking it up? If so, check out my links in the description for the best price!

[@fotofilm9660]

Sony a7c real-time tracking touch to focus works well like a6600 or a7iv

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Yes it has the same focus as both of those cameras. But it is small, compact and full frame.

[@keithshapland903]

Excellent and informative....now I just gotta remember it all lol

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Grab your camera and watch it again. Let me know if you need help.

[@keithshapland903]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy I sure will and saved it as a favourite on my toolbar. I am not totally new to Sony as had a6000 for a few years. it is the video side I need to learn more about.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I love the video side. I really would like to improve the photo side. What else do you need help with on the video side? What videos would you like to see?

[@jasonx350z4]

Hi there, I’m stuck on the camera. What did you use for top of the camera between Auto P A S M and the rest 😀 I think it’s called mode dial

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Are you talking about the MR dial? The Memory Recall dial.

[@jasonx350z4]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy the largest circle that on the top of the camera next to on and off 🙂 I have been using on AUTO since I bought it 2 days ago and the settings helped me a lot

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Yes, the mode dial. When setting up video you want to go to the one between M and S&Q. Then you can setup your memory recall which will then use the 1, 2, and 3 on that dial. Does that answer the question for you?

[@jasonx350z4]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy I am only going to use it for photography are those good enough

[@jasonx350z4]

Never mind I just figured it out 😀

[@thesuperstar4470]

Can you help me to get a good focus on a7c I use 50mm 1.2 when I use 4k video I can’t get good shift focus every time I have to use spot focus can anyone help is lens too big for the body that’s why it’s my working or what’s the reason or what’s the real settings ?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Do you have eye autofocus on?

[@Tomvette]

Extremely helpful video, thank you Brian! Seems like you haven't uploaded in awhile. If you fine the time, love to see more content/camera tips!

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Are you speaking about more a7c content? I have several other pieces of cont to check out. This week I released my review of the Sony fx3.

[@Cutforcut]

I am having trouble with transferring video to my iPhone … when I take video then out my sd card into my sd adapter to my iPhone I only get photos but I don’t see any videos … am I doing something wrong?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I unfortunately are not firmware with iPhone and how the transfer works. I do know that transferring video over wifi would take a very long time. Might not even work at all.

[@sreeshab4093]

Thanks. Great video. How can I adjust the eye power to see the display on EVF? I see the display blurred because of my eye power.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

There should be a little dial just to the right of the EVF. Just spin that dial and it will adjust the clarity of the EVF. Let me know if that works.

[@sreeshab4093]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy I did not see the dial hence checking. If you can confirm pls

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Do you have an Instagram or Twitter account that we can connect through? I can send you pictures

[@rontysaha8314]

hi, does it have clean hdmi output?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Yes, this camera has a clean hdmi out. You do have to go into HDMI setting and turn it on.

[@patriciomenendez7253]

hey do you know why my camera has the 4k output on grey (i cant even select it) it says unaviable. THXS BTW

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Are you in NTSC or PALS?

[@TechManiac11]

Thank you so so so much! Helped me heaps!

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You are very welcome. I am really glad the video helped.

[@omarkhayyam8947]

Hey Mr Brian please guide me about the street videography. Lens option and camera setting as well

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I am not a huge street videographer but I really love wide lenses. I would start with a 24mm on a full frame or a 16mm on a aps-c camera. The Sony a6600 or the Sony a7c are my picks for best beginner cameras for someone that wants to take this seriously.

[@martinregana5548]

Hey, in minute 2:34 you say that the camera records 6k and when using super 35 4k? Thank you

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

This camera downsamples 6k to 4k when shooting full frame 4k. In APS-C mode it just does 4k with no downsample. That is why the 4k looks so good.

[@beingheath5743]

I'm setting up my A7C along with your video and my 4k output select is greyed out and I can't selext memory card+HDMI. Suggestions?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I am not 100% sure. I will have to try to play around with it and see if I can find you a fix.

[@patriciomenendez7253]

same to me did you find any solluitions??

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I have not had any luck. Were you able to figure it out?

[@patriciomenendez7253]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy i think it had smth to do with you recording the screen on the camara, and that that option its only available when usig an external monitor

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

That would make sense. This camera cannot do 4k out through the hdmi. It can only push out 1080p. Is that what you mean?

[@TechManiac11]

Hey just subscribed! I’m trying to change my videos settings but for the exposure mode it is greyed out, do you have any idea how to fix it?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Which tab and page are you lookimg at?

[@standhd]

Your settings mimic mine on my A7iii.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

That is awesome. Great minds think a like. How long you had the a7iii?

[@standhd]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy I’ve had it a little over a year now; along with an a6000 and about 7 lenses...3 for the s6000....the Sony 16-50, an 18-200 and a Sigma 56. For FF I have the Sony 28-70, 24-70, Samyang 85mm manual focus, and the Tamron 70-180. This system serves me well.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Do you have the Sony 24-70 f2.8? How good is that lens? Also, the Sigma 56mm was one of my favorites on APS-C.

[@standhd]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy No, I have the Sony Zeiss F4.0. It’s ok, but it has gotten bad reviews on corner sharpness. I just stop it down to F8 and bellow to get decent images.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I was wondering how good that lens was. Did you see my latest video on the Sigma 24-70 f2.8?

[@meditationdaily1129]

Hey Brian. If you made a shot - can you crop it in camera somehow in playback mode?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I am not 100% sure what you are asking. Are you asking if you can zoom in to check focus after you record the shot?

[@meditationdaily1129]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy hey thanks! No, I know you can zoom in with the AF button, I’m asking if - let’s say you have a busy composition you don’t really like, but when you zoom in you like what you see, so you want to crop the image to be what you like. Can you crop it right then and there in camera or is it only possible in post processing?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Unfortunately the only way to change the shot is to do it in post. You can zoom in post up to about 300 before you really lose quality. I would stick to 250 or less but the only way to crop after you record the shot is in post.

[@crislopezshow7887]

great video. helped a ton. question, in other a7c users, they talked about the electronic front curtain shutter but i didn't see that option in your camera.

[@jobbeimaphotography9243]

Still waiting on that memory video! What settings can you add to a memory spot? Because my photography settings are much different then my video settings, for example te aspect ratio pp an gamma etc.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I have received a lot of requests for this. I have to get this on on the list.

[@albawtakareview]

Brilliant video, thanks. I use the same camera. Could you please advise on the best video settings if videos are made indoors using natural light only, but the light isn't strong enough so the resulting video is rather dark? A small comment/answer will be much appreciated, thanks so much 🙂

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

My suggestion is to use the lowest f stop possible to start. If you have a lens that goes down to f1.8 or even f1.4, then those are going to be so much better. After you go as low as you can, you will want to increase your ISO. Try to keep the ISO under 6400 if possible. I would also recommend having your Picture Profile turned off. The profile that your camera produces should be good enough in low light. Does this make sense?

[@albawtakareview]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy Lovely, thanks so much 🙂

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You are welcome. Do you have any other questions?

[@chandrupopi3749]

Best budget lens pairings for a7c( Candid Videography )? Please tell me . I'm confused 😖

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Sounds like a great video idea. Thank you. What is candid videography? What are you going to shoot?

[@chandrupopi3749]

Sorry, brother. In India for wedding videography, we use to say like that...if you have some time pls check one of the south Indian wedding candid videos and suggest me a good, compact, and budget lens kit. Have been researching for more than 3 days without sleeping and I'm a beginner too. Thank you in advance. @@BrianTheCameraGuy

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

If you are looking for something cheaper but good, I would recommend the Tamron 17 to 28 mm f2.8. You could pair it with the Tamron 28 to 75 mm

[@chandrupopi3749]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy sony FE 50mm 1.8 or samyang 45 mm 1.8

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I have never used the Samyang lens but I have used the Sony 50mm f1.8. The Sony is a good cheap lens. I found it to be a little soft for my taste. I don't use a 50mm very often as I am shooting more talking head and vlogging stuff. If your budget is tight the 50mm is a good starter lens.

[@Emptrix]

Hi Brian, is there a way to save and switch between stills and video mode, each having their own separate settings on the A7C? If no, then do you think this is a major inconvenience having to continuously disable zebras and set shutter speed when switching from photos to video and vice versa?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

The only suggestion that I have is to set video to the custom settings. I would then set a photo option to another one of the custom memories. This is one of the limitations of the small form factor.

[@CaravanMovies]

Does it have ALL - I video option to shoot professional videos ?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Unfortunately it does not have all I video. You can still shoot professional video with out it.

[@CaravanMovies]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy Ok thank you so much sir forg your kind information.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You are welcome. If you have any other questions please let me know.

[@CaravanMovies]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy Which one is considered as the best format for video shoot APSC or Full frame .....Im only the video shooter thats its important to know ?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Both are going to be good to shoot in. Full Frame is going to give you a wider look. When you go to aps-c mode, you will be cropping 1.5x so your 24mm lens will look like a 36mm lens. It is not better or worse, it is more about how much sensor you are using. Full Frame = Full sensor. Aps-c = cropped sensor with a 1.5x zoomed in crop.

[@KOKOBC]

I can get my raw photos into my computer, for some reason my computer can only import jpeg photos when I plug the sd card into the computer, can you explain why perhaps and how to import uncompressed raw?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I am not 100% sure. What program are you using?

[@bellz9440]

So I followed everything to the T, and when i have my camera at manual I can barely see anything, its all dark almost black. I'm indoors but i have a light on. Why is the exposure so dark? I must've done something wrong

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Were you able to figure out what went wrong?

[@bellz9440]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy hey! No, its still super dark :/

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Did you turn down your monitor brightness? Does your evf look ok?

[@T4NGH]

Hi Brian, I just bought a7c. However I noticed my image size is just around 3936x2216 (16:9), instead of 6000w as I expected. I did changed to different ratio and different lens even, the size is still the same. Is there anything I missed here?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

The image is a 4k image that is downsampled from a 6k but it should be a 16x9 ratio. I know the still images are 3x2. I guess I am not sure of the question that you are askimg.

[@T4NGH]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy hey man, i'm sorry for that confusing question. I myself got confused. Mind my english is not very good. But I just learned that I need to work with a full frame lens to get the most image dimension out of it. Apparently, I'd never learn about it, until now. Currently I'm using APSC lens...you know how it goes =D .

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Those APS-C lens can still give you a good result as you go to Super 35 mode. What lenses are you using?

[@T4NGH]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy I do get good result with those lenses, surprisingly =D . As for now I only have primes 35 mm and 55mm 1.8 and cheap 55-210mm 4.5 oss zoom lens. I'm not very fond to the zoom lens on my A6000. But I hardly detach it from A7c. I always scare to go above iso 400 with A6000, but now I can gain confidence even at iso 4000. The only down side is the result would be cropped...

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Are you using your camera for video or still photos?

[@fernandoputra9964]

Thanks for this video mate. I am new to Sony A7C and I found a bit confused since my "Record Setting" has only two options; 25p 100M and 25p 100M. I saw this video and it has a lot of options. Any thought about it? thanks :).

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Yes, your camera is in PAL settings. I am in the United States so mine is set to NTSC. It has to do with lights and how they are made in different countries. The flicker is different based on where in the world you live. What country do you live in?

[@fernandoputra9964]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy I live in Sydney, Australia atm, and how to set the camera to have many options for the record setting then? Thank you.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

First of mate, I love Syndey! Had the pleasure of going there when I was 13 and it was the trip of a lifetime. Up and down the east coast for 2 weeks and the week before that in New Zealand. Amazing country you have. If you are shooting video around town, send me the link through DM on Instagram or through Twitter. I would love to watch! As far as the setting change. Go to Tab 5 Setup 2 and go to page 2/6. Then go to NTSC/PAL Selector. There you can change between the two. Just remember if you are getting flicker in your video it is probably this setting that needs to be changed.

[@fernandoputra9964]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy Thank you, Brian, it works now. I am here just for study and soon I wanna go back to my home country, Indonesia. And yeah, I'll send you some best videos once the lockdown is over. Stay safe there :).

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you my friend. I am excited to see some. Good luck with you studies.

[@berndpape407]

Thank you much

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You are so welcome. I am glad it helped!

[@Roydaboi]

What do you keep as standard profile ? The settings such a saturation , sharpness etc

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I will use standard for Raw photos and to check my white balance. Other than that I will use the HLG3 for everything else.

[@Carbons_Redeye]

When you turn on your Picture Profile how do you get to the settings of it, Like at 26:19

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You have to press the right direction on your control pad. I think it is labeled ISO.

[@jacquelinec7961]

I cannot get into some of my video settings like exposure mode its greyed out. Anyone have this issue on their new a7c?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Are you in Manual Mode? M on your dial. Also, you want might want to try the Video mode. if you are in a preset 1, 2, or 3 then it will sometimes not let you in to all the functions.

[@prettylilmzgrace]

Can I use these settings for the Sony 6400 ?

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I actually did a very similar video for the a6400. Check this one out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnWVgal3h5mXhck

[@MommyIvy]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy you have the address

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Which address are uou looking for?

[@MommyIvy]

Sorry mate didn’t have any idea why i have comment here 🤔

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Not a problem. I was excited to find out more of what you needed help with.

[@alainchristian]

10:53 - I think you meant to say neutral 16:42 - Update your firmware. There's a USB streaming function on this page that you're missing. 17:20 - "Pros and cons to this..." Well? What are they? lol 19:56 - Problem here? No icons in the selection menu. So I have to guess what that grimacing face icon is supposed to be. It would have been more useful if you scrolled through so we can read the functions. The highlighted one is drive mode, for example. Not a big deal, everyone's menu will be different anyway. This video is a setup guide for beginners I get that. And that's why I'm here! lol Okay I'm done watching. Overall thanks. I hope this came across constructive and not nitpicky. Demystified a lot of what this camera does. Seems less scary now that we went through the options together. Thank you! 🍻

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you for the feedback. Would you say that the video was a good starting point?

[@alainchristian]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy Yes.

[@bennma]

custom memory settings! TY! 😀

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you so much. I am going to have to start working on that video.

[@bennma]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy You’re welcome! Can’t wait to see it! I do have one more question, what are thoughts on batteries? Should I purchase OEM from Sony or Newer battery from amazon? I know a lot of people uses 3rd party brands but i’m not sure if it’s good for the camera long term. Just want to know your thoughts! Thank you!!!

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I have used Sonys and Rav Power batteries only. These are the only 2 brands that I trust with my cameras. I have used Newer for lights, just never cameras.

[@LaoBoyzTube]

Slow motion setting plz

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

That sounds good. Thank you for the feedback.

[@ahmedalmarzooqi8459]

Thank you 💎

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You are very welcome.

[@darksideofthemoon2458]

I am vs What it supposed to do in different situations will be lovely but it is very time consuming.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you for the feedback. How did the setup work for you?

[@norbutsering6807]

Memory settings 👍👍

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You got it!!

[@Roydaboi]

Why the jpg file comes out as only 400 kb or nearby ? Even in canon the pics are around 2/3 mb

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Do you have the jpgs set to extra fine?

[@magnum49K]

memory setting please

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You got it dude!!

[@ajf]

Nice

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you so much. I hope it helped?

[@tednarcotic8437]

Wow!

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you so much. I am really glad that you found value in this video.

[@ADvision]

I need a slow motion tutorial

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you for the feedback. Would you want a step-by-step tutorial on the slow motion setup or footage of how the slow motion looks?

[@ADvision]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy step by step pleeeeease

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You got it!

[@JoeSzilagy]

Hi Brian, at 17:34 your 'Clear Image' zoom looks pretty smooth, whereas on other tutorial videos, it appears as though it goes in really obvious increments. Does that have to do with whatever button or dial you assign the zoom to? Also, I seem to be able to use the zoom, but not 'while' recording, only before I start recording. I can't find any info about that anywhere. Thanks!

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I have set the delete or trash can button to start clear image zoom. Once activated you can either spin the wheel pad right above the trash button or you can press right to slowly zoom in or left to slowly zoom out. This is how I use the clear image zoom as a zoom rocker. As far as having it when you are recording it works in all mode except 1080p at 120 fps but you have to turn it on in the menu like I showed.

[@JoeSzilagy]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy Thank you, sir!

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Did it work for you?

[@said4244]

Please 🥺 settings for vlogging 7c My video is bad I want vlogging for Facebook I can used the is settings for vlogging

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

For sure. What are your current settings?

[@said4244]

I don't have any 😅 settings only record Botene and filmed 🤣

[@said4244]

Thanks for video sure 👍

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Ok, so you are starting from scratch. Let me see what I can come up with.

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You are very welcome. I am really glad that you got value from it!

[@sekkitsek]

Memory settings

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

That sounds like a plan. Thank you for your feedback.

[@jefe_golf]

Slow motion

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You got it. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@Sufibooks]

too many commercials

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you so much for the feedback. I am going to adjust that this morning. Other than too many commercials, what did you think of the rest of the video?

[@floodgateinc.9943]

SLOWMOTION

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You got it. This has been a requested video for a while. I have plans to make it over the next couple of weeks. Thanks for checking out the channel.

[@gezZzAlp]

Thank youu Brian

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

You are welcome. I am glad it helped.