MUST-HAVE sports videography gear for beginners (and pros)

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[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Anything else I should add to my game day filming kit?

[@rntrims5330]

Have you understood cricket now??😅

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@rntrims5330 Most of it! haha

[@tanner.quintero]

I would like to make u a question, would you rather to buy one Sony A7IV + 24-105 OSS, or get a Sony A6700 + RS3 Mini Gimbal and 24-70 Sigma? (hybrid work)

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@tanner.quintero personally I would go with the Sony A7IV option because I very rarely use gimbals. But it really depends on the type of filming that you do.

[@bradleyleeper9517]

“Minimal” .. looks like a Hollywood camera 😂 thanks for the vid!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yeah I was actually thinking the same thing when I was editing the video afterwards 🤦🏽‍♂️. But it feels minimal to me because of the size of the camera and the fact that I don’t have any type of rig, tripod or monopod.

[@JLFranc000]

Hey Edris, I just stumbled on your channel, as I am a beginner and trying to learn sports videography. I have 2 boys who play varsity baseball and am trying to build their sport profile videos for college scouts. I think your channel is amazing keep up the great work I just subscribed . Thanks again , your videos are very informative.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Thank you so much for this great show of support! 🙏🏽

[@vleeg9251]

New into sports videography. ACTUALLY helpfull video, no clickbait or such thing. Keep it up!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@brianh3730]

I love your camera kit 👌🏻

[@aiydanf]

I second that v mount suggestion... my a6400 batteries do NOT last at all, even when taking just photos. The NEEWER 99wh is a bit cheaper than the smallrig but works pretty much the same way.

[@PlansdeJeu]

Hello tank you for your tips, I'm watching you from France. I have just started a second activity alongside my job in events as a sports videographer. I immediately bought a gimbal, but it feels more limiting than anything else. That's why I'm eagerly awaiting your video that explains handheld camera stabilization. Best regards and thank you again. I think I will buy near your gear with my fx30

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Merci pour ce message si généreux! Et bonne chance avec ta nouvelle passion. Perso, je ne suis pas un fan de gimbals pour filmer un match car l'action bouge beaucoup trop vite à moins de filmer avec un cadrage super large.

[@garelbidi]

@@BeyondTheGame_E you should come to see us in France ! You speak very well !!! 😉🤩

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@garelbidi J'espère, c'est ma langue maternelle! J'ai grandi au Québec et ma mère est française.

[@garelbidi]

@@BeyondTheGame_E 🤩🤩🤩🤩 , c’est une excellente surprise! Mon mentor maîtrise le français. J’ai de la famille et des amis a Montréal. J’espère que j’aurai la chance de te voir, one day 🙏🏾

[@PlansdeJeu]

@@BeyondTheGame_E incroyable ahaha! C'est bon à savoir 🙏 merci pour tout

[@charlesbussieres-hamel3828]

The Sony 18-105 F4 is very good for the ZV-E10 and it’s about 650$ in Canada. It has stabilisation. Love this combo!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Indeed, it's a great lens for indoor sports.

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

Thank you. An option for an affordable mic is the Deity D4 mini. USD 40 w code

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Thanks for the suggestion. I really like Deity mics.

[@g_lantos]

Recently got the Tamron 35-150 for my fx3 after weeks of thinking and comparing to the 70-200 GM II. Thankfully for your review and @petersarellas videos!!! Also I think what really made me choose this is just its versatility. 35mm vs 70mm is way bigger difference than 150mm vs 200mm. (clear image zoom can cover that range, but its literally only 2 team sports that require longer focal length (NFL and Soccer) for everything else 35-150/225 (40-250 with the x1.13 crop, active steady shot turned on) is more than enough. PS.: Nowadays for vertical content crop people tend to shoot a little wider anyway... also on an A7IV at 4k60fps I can get around 55-340mm out of this lens with the x1.5 crop and additional clear image zoom) if I don't need 120fps that the fx3 provides.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Great breakdown, thanks!

[@MatisMedia]

Loved the video and all the content !

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@chriswells9735]

The plastic cage you mentioned at the 4:08 mark, do you have a link to the plastic cage you are talking about to protect the mic? Thanks for all the info E!!!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

No I don’t. It was something I found on Etsy at the time when nothing like it existed on the market. But today I know Smallrig makes one.

[@kjesenajde]

Amazing job, thank you so much for the quality of the information you share! I would like to shoot amateur futsal play, with camera attached on a pole 3-4m high. Can you please give me idea about camera and lenses that I could use (both pro and beginner recommendations)? Thank you in advance.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

The only options I would use for a camera so high would be a GoPro or insta360. Otherwise you’d need some sort of remote system to control the zoom, focus and exposure.

[@hardbap]

Thank you for your videos as they've really been a huge help because I'm looking to get started with videography to film my town's basketball teams. Problem I'm having now is a bit of analysis paralysis! I can decide between the Sony FX30 and the Sony ZV-E10. I've procrastinated so long in buying a camera (2 months) that I actually now have the budget for FX30 and the Tamron 28-75. I'm just stuck thinking the FX30 is too much tech for a noob and it'll be wasted so I should just go with the ZV-E10 and grow into the FX30. I know you've mentioned about testing your creativity but some of things I'd love to be able to do, like speed ramping, I really need the FX30, right?. I'm afraid if I go with the ZV-E10 I'll be disappointed that I can't really do all that I want to do even though I know I won't be able to do everything I want to do right away cause I have a lot to learn. Please help me make a decision! The more I spend waffling on a camera decision the further away I am from getting experience. Thank you!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I would go for the FX30 if I were you. Learning on the ZV-E10 won't be that much easier than learning on the FX30 so there's no point in buying two cameras over 2 years. Go with the FX30 but don't necessarily go straight for the full cinema modes. Start with the more basic setups and work your way up.

[@TheJungleofSports]

I love those videos! Missed them for a while, when you were moving from Australia back to Canada! Quick question as you mentioned ND variables. What is your opinion on K&F concept brand? Did you hear any feedback of them?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Ive never used that brand. But typically with the budget brands, there’s always a bit of color shift and some vignetting as well.

[@TheJungleofSports]

@@BeyondTheGame_E Thanks!

[@robh6854]

Always love your stuff…. Have taken much of your info and made purchases from your recommendations…. 🙌🏾

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

That's awesome to hear! I hope those recommendations didn't disappoint!

[@robh6854]

They surely have not and you are immensely appreciated sir! 🙏🏾

[@jimmyyoo19]

I enjoy watching your videos. Can you recommend a camera for recording a baseball game?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Thank you! All my camera recommendations for sports videography are in this kit page kit.co/Beyond_the_Game

[@maryskrudland1103]

Thanks for this 🙏🏻

[@O_P_Productions]

Love your channel E!!! Wondering if you can give me some advice, I live stream, youth, travel hockey, and often struggle getting a good white balance at rinks & subsequently the quality is a little bit on the gray side , not very “colorful“. I use a Sony AX 700, wondering if you have any experience with that camera or any recommendations. Thank you!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I don't have any experience with this camera. But what you're talking about doesn't seem to have anything to do with white balance. It sounds more like a choice of picture profile. Simply try a different one that is more saturated.

[@O_P_Productions]

Will do, thank you@@BeyondTheGame_E

[@joaquindiaz6071]

what’s the handle and extender on top of the camera? looking to get one

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

The handle is the one that comes with the Sony FX3 and the extender is the Kondor Blue FX3 XLR handle extension.

[@angielavilla9771]

Hi im no professional or anything at videos or picture taking but I try my best using Sony a6400 kit with 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens tp record my kids flagfootball games. What would you recommend on lens for outdoor sports with long range shots? What I'm doing now is every half I walk to their endzone to capture moments.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

You already have a pretty versatile lens but if you want the next step up in terms of quality for outdoor sports, you could go for either of the two lenses I compare in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4azq4iofcisjtEsi=Wl-6yIX8liFRaE4z

[@angielavilla9771]

@BeyondTheGame_E ty very much. I'm gonna have to save up for those but that will be the go one day. I appreciate it.

[@prodsteez]

I’m able to connect the monitor to the top of the cage right? No top handle needed

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yes. You just need the right attachment for the cage.

[@robertdane1212]

Good afternoon I enjoy your videos and have a question about timeline rates. I usually record in 60fps so I can slow down some parts I recently wanted to try 120. So would I be using a 60 or 120 timeline for the entire video and just slow my certain parts? This is what makes sense to me but I see stuff about using a 24fps timeline but that seems all my video would have to be slo mo correct?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

When filming in 60 or 120fps with the intention to slow down parts of your footage in post, your timeline should always be 24 or 30fps. Filming at 60 to slow down in post but using a 60 timeline defeats the purpose because it's the same as filming in 30 and editing in 30. Here's a video that explains all of this more clearly: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epKQk4ZtlphosK8si=G8GGsM7dFXKVy0sj

[@makanaapio7878]

hey e! love your content, you've been a huge part in inspiring my sports videography journey. have you checked out/made a video on the new g2 version of tamron's 70-180? i need to get a longer lens, and i'm deciding between that and the sony 70-200 mark 1, if it's worth the price difference. any opinions would be much appreciated, thank you!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Hey there, no I haven’t tried that lens yet. But from what I’ve heard they pretty much fixed all the little things people didn’t like about the first version so it seems like a good option.

[@sebastianfischer6374]

Wich SD card you usin? Do you shoot 120fps 4K the whole game? Do you switch cards in between quarters (football)? Would love to know how you maintain your storage. Keep it up, like your videos. Very educational for me 🤙🔥

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I use ProGrade V90 256GB SD cards. I shoot the whole game in 4K/120p and there’s more than enough room for the entire game on one card. But I film in clips though, I’m not recording the entire time.

[@denischasse3567]

Merci mon ami ! Très intéressant je fait de la vidéo événementielle de pickleball et tes conseils seront très bien reçu! Merci encore 🎬🎥

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Ça fait plaisir de lire ça! Merci beaucoup.

[@louieamador8111]

Should I get a a7iii first camera or should I get fx30 first? Also what lens should I start with for sport filming?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I prefer the FX30 personally but it has nothing to do with being a beginner. Both cameras have auto modes that you can use to simplify things at first. Although I wouldn't recommend to lean on auto settings for too long. Same goes for the lens. It's not about bing a beginner, it's about what distance you want to cover and the features you want it to have.

[@louieamador8111]

@@BeyondTheGame_E I think I have done a lot of research and will end up going with fx30. Thank you for your help

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@louieamador8111 Here's a video I made about it if you're interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6CbZoOqYrV_kNU

[@karinaki13]

Great video 👍👍 would you recommend Sony ZV-E10 over the Sony a6600?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

They are very similar to each other. The main difference is that the A6600 has real 5-axis stabilization while the ZV-E10 only has digital stabilization. But the A6600 is $300 more so it depends how much you're willing to pay for more stability.

[@karinaki13]

Thanks a lot :) I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question :)

[@karinaki13]

Really looking forward to your next video about filming a basketball match

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@karinaki13 Thank you! I hope it won't disappoint 🤞🏽

[@garelbidi]

Thanks a lot for this video ! I still hesitate to switch from my Sigma 24-70 to the Tamron 35-150 😱 Can't wait to see your next video, and your handheld technique !

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

What’s your reason for switching and what’s the reason for your hesitation?

[@garelbidi]

@@BeyondTheGame_E when filming basketball and hockey, having a « 2in1 » lens is a big advantage. No need to switch between my 24-70 I have, and the 70-200 I rent. But I also film corporate and travel videos. The questions I have in mind are: Is 24mm a big loss ? Is the tamron 35-150 weight an issue ?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@garelbidi I don't think losing 24mm is a big deal especially considering what you gain from 70 to 150mm. The weight is definitely something you need to get used to at first but, once you're used to it, it's fine.

[@garelbidi]

@@BeyondTheGame_E OK Boss, so let’s switch !!! Thanks a lot !! I will share my next experience on the FB group , with my « Move ref » hoodie 😎

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@garelbidi haha Awesome, looking forward to it!

[@rojaecrosby1554]

Hey man quick question… the only camera I have right now is the Sony A7iv paid with the 16-35 pz f4… do you think that would be enough? I don’t have the budget to get anything else right now but I’m looking to get into sports filming… thanks in advance

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

You’ll only be able to get wide shots with a maximum zoom of 35mm unless the action is right in front of you. Quality-wise though it’s all good.

[@rojaecrosby1554]

@@BeyondTheGame_E thank a mil for the advice, so I definitely am going to need to invest in a longer focal length. Keep doing what you are doing, you are inspiring us out here 😎

[@BouphasaGaming]

hey! i will be purchasing a new cam soon, what do you think about the sony a7 4 for filming sports?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yeah it's a great camera. Good for photos too. But you can't film in 4K/120p though.

[@BouphasaGaming]

@@BeyondTheGame_E yea i was first going for ffx30 for budget, because I couldnt get the fx3 with a good lens. Do you think 1080/120p, or 4k/60p w 1.5 crop is good enough?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

For sure, it’s good enough. A lot of people create great content with worst specs than that.

[@SteelCityCreative]

im debating on what to upgrade to after my Lumix G7. would you say to go for the zv e10, a6400, or just wait until i can get the fx30?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

It depends how big of an improvement you are expecting. Which features would you like to have that you don't have on the G7?

[@SteelCityCreative]

@@BeyondTheGame_E ik i want something that at least can get up to 120fps cause my G7 can only get up to 60 at HD and then 30 at 4K. which i think all three do that if im not mistaken. is shooting at 4K 120 for the fx3 worth it to jump from one of the other 1080p 120fps options?

[@SteelCityCreative]

and the G7 absolutely sucks shooting handheld without having a cage or anything so in-image stabilization could be beneficial ig

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@SteelCityCreative 4K/120p is a cool thing to have but not many people are in a situation where it's absolutely necessary (myself included). At the end of the day, there's always going to be a camera better than the one you have in your hands but getting that camera won't make you a better content creator. If 1080/120p with a bit of stabilization allows you to maximize your creativity, just go with a ZV-E10 and don't overthink the rest.

[@anthonycamacho791]

Awesome video, been watching a lot of your content lately as I am beginning my sports video journey. I am eyeing the Sony ZV-E10 but with rumors that the Sony ZV-E10 ii coming out soon, how likely are those rumors if so would you suggest on holding out and waiting on the latest version or sticking to the current one. Thanks in advance! :D

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I know just as much as you do regarding rumors. I personally don’t base my purchases on rumors and promises. I find it’s better to look at cameras that have been out for a while and have been tested by lots of people. That way you know exactly what you are buying, no surprises.

[@anthonycamacho791]

@@BeyondTheGame_E legend! Thx E!

[@coachlamarsoccersa3722]

Are you able to zoom in and out with a button or do you ha e to manual adjust

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

With the lenses that I use, you have to zoom manually using the zoom ring on the lens itself. But some lenses have a feature called power zoom, which allows you to use a zoom rocker on the camera. Sony actually have a couple of them on sale at the moment which I mention in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHm2kpywoc2eb6c

[@twright2478]

I appreciate your videos and tips. You skipped over the audio unit you have

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Thank you and sorry if I forgot to mention it but the audio unit is part of the handle that comes with the FX3. So, it's not an accessory that you can purchase separately.

[@twright2478]

@@BeyondTheGame_E ahhh I see now. I’m obviously a rookie admiring the pros. Lol Thank you!

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@twright2478 haha don't sweat it, honest mistake. And really mean it when I say that I should have been more clear. I talked about the FX3 like everyone knows it almost as well as I do.

[@PulseFrameProductions]

Do these cameras and lenses do slow motion well?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yes! All of them can do slow motion at 60fps and most of them can even do 120fps.

[@PulseFrameProductions]

@@BeyondTheGame_E Awsome! Thank you! I just teamed up with a hockey team and I am a newbie so I appreciate you and binge watching ALLL your videos!

[@metrosportsshowcase5944]

8:19 Smart Great minds think alike!

[@deejones254]

So what if I cant be on the floor like you what lens would you recommend? 150mm to 400mm

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Depends how far the stands actually are. In a typical basketball gym, they can't be that far so a 70-200mm is probably enough. In my next video you'll see shots that I filmed with the 35-150mm from the top of the stands. It's really not that bad. I wasn't even fully zoomed in at 150mm most of the time.

[@deejones254]

@@BeyondTheGame_E thank you I’m definitely looking for to the next vid.

[@jaimewolf9036]

What’s a good setup for football

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Both setups mentioned in this video are good for football. You'll definitely need a telephoto lens though.

[@jaimewolf9036]

@@BeyondTheGame_E I have the Canon 70-200 :)

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

@@jaimewolf9036 that’s perfect. 👍🏽

[@Topfutbolbcn]

What did camcorders ever do to you?? 😅 I am shitty filmimg with a phone but thinking about getting a sony fdr ax53. Do you ever use them? I see a lot of them around local fields. I am interested in your opinion 'cause you know your shit 👍

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Thanks for the trust you show in me but I'm afraid I'll be a disappointment in this case. I haven't used a camcorder in at least 12 years so I don't know much about them unfortunately.

[@Brandon-id1td]

You should put a link of all the stuff you said in the comments

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

That link is in the description.

[@ReuvenBess-re8yq]

I also have a deity s mic 2s and I don't get how you fit it in to the audio handle??????????

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

This is always a problem on Sony XLR mic holders. You can use rubber bands around the mic to make it thicker or buy this amzn.to/3Nt8DRU

[@ReuvenBess-re8yq]

Thanks so much🙏🙏 Your the best

[@powdermuaythai]

man i just find the 35-150 tamron to be too sluggish for shooting basketball, but that could be because im literally the size of a child.

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Depends what you mean by sluggish but yeah, it is certainly heavy.

[@ifratellimitra]

Can i shoot zv in soccer game?

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Yes definitely. I just wouldn't recommend it if you plan on filming the entire game from start to finish like a live broadcast.

[@TimmonsVisions]

If you ever need an assistant. I would glady get a plane ticket..

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

I'm clearly not there yet but you never know, maybe one day!

[@JayHelms]

Talk about overkill...

[@BeyondTheGame_E]

Which part?