Sony a6500 Filmmaker Kit [Detailed Explanation]

Detailed info about the kit I use for filmmaking, based around the Sony a6500 and Zhiyun Crane. Learn filmmaking from me! myfilm.school/Sony-a6500-Film...
Purchase links: bdn.li/kit
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Please no gear questions outside KZbin
Answers to questions you might have:
- i filmed this video with Sony Rx100v
- I usually use autofocus, not manual focus, on the gimbal
- I leave IBIS on when I'm using a gimbal
- I don’t have Zhiyun Crane 2 yet but there’s no reason not to upgrade, so I include v2 in the kit link
- I have not used the Crane M and I don't know anything about it
- I have not used Ronin, Feyu, etc
- I use EOSHD picture profile on a6500. You have to buy it from www.eoshd.com
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[@juanquispe3494]

Instead of buying the Sony A6500 I used my money to build a time machine. Now I own the Sony A7S CXXIV. Couldn't be happier!

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

But who needs 50k resolution when most people can't even stream 40k

[@avishekdas8978]

Juan Quispe what camera is this ? i couldn't find it in the internet

[@BornaPrpic]

Yet ;)

[@johnhumbug5199]

it has a downscale mode.

[@leozevallos]

LOL...

[@Cbabyperk]

This is my favorite channel on KZbin. The pacing of your videos is awesome and you seem to fit so much good information into such short videos.

[@jonnyphantom2088]

I just purchased my a6500 a few weeks ago and my lenses & crane are on its way! I'm really thankful for the videos you're making - it really validates my investment in this equipment! Keep these videos coming! I'm learning so much!

[@JayWandersOut]

What I appreciate is you thoroughly use the gear you have and you produce incredible content from them. Many people seem to have all the different cameras but don't actually do much with them, just review them.

[@danzelhill]

Man, I'm happy to see the first three lenses you present are exactly the ones I have bought and use. And I love them, love the 35 mm the most, pictures are awesome. And the 18-105 mm is better than I thought it'd be, love the fact that it doesn't change length when zooming, it's perfect on a gimbal.

[@Stevie-pr8tk]

I followed this guide when buying my first filmmaking kit and I fully recommend it. It’s everything you would need in most situations

[@21N42Photo]

I can't tell you how much you help me improve! Thank you so much 😊

[@sobebryant]

Got the a6500 , crane, and 35mm so far ! Really glad you went into the filters a bit

[@videobyheart-videoprodukti2894]

I love your video. I own pretty much the same setup. Also I like that you're not all over the place and energetic like Mr. McKinnon. Very trustworthy. Keep it up

[@chupamukabrah]

Subbed because you get straight to the point. You don't ramble on about your life for 5 minutes before getting into the content. Very nice.

[@lalotong]

You are amazing! You say exactly what comes with experience and most of people find out after spending a lot of money in things we don't even use. Thank you!!

[@kalliwestice]

One of my fav. channel on KZbin, just pure and clean review and no bullshit !

[@jeremyjoya958]

Thank you so much for posting your kit. I've had a Nex5-n, a6000 and just ordered a a6500. Your kit is what I'd like to have. I've been thinking about the 35mm for awhile now and your description of it has made me want to purchase it. Thanks again!

[@cambylim]

The channel that has no BS, all good information. No unnecessary brolls. Gotta love Brandon!

[@IannisMaragakis]

So lucky that I got this video by youtube recommendation. Kudos to you Sir. Fantastic guide. Probably the best I've seen so far, regarding Sony mirrorless and a variety of videographer's gear. Thank you. Keep up the quality work.

[@AydinOdyakmaz]

Nice work Brandon! Your doing a great job explaining this all. I've been shooting since 2002 professionally and can say you have done more in explaining things to the new shooter than most others I've seen. Wishing you continued success with the future segments. Oh and yes I own most of what you suggest 😊

[@oDiProductions]

Such a great informative video! You helped me decide on an A6500. THANK YOU!

[@JCAngeles97]

You are such an inspiration for me. I really love your tutorials and work! Much love from the Philippines!

[@singermanz]

Great vid! Follow Roll on ZC can be achieved by attaching the camera 90 degrees. Then use the tilt to make the roll happen as all axis are shifted.

[@AlHealthAndFitness]

Brandon, thanks a lot for making this video available to anyone who is interested. It was extremely helpful in many ways to a rookie filmmaker like me.

[@Oneeyevisionphotography]

Im your Great admirer! Watched almost most films you uploaded on youtube and Vimeo. Great motivation to me.

[@BinniamEskender]

Probably the best video I've seen so far about the Sony a6300, thanks

[@steveteare3865]

This is excellent. I really like your straight to the point no bs style.

[@ScottSctt]

Thank you! I got the a6300 and the zhiyun crane, and it works very well!

[@HatefYaminiOnline]

An exceptional filmmaker and a great teacher? You're awesome man. Thank you! This was super helpful.

[@essandra69]

The flow of presentation is amazing. Lots of information to absorb in such a short duration. Thanks.

[@jordanrobin9295]

Thank you so much for that video...I was just think about what lenses to get next and what I could need/try out for my camra...thanks a lot for all of the tips 🔥🙌

[@milo4160]

3 minutes watching this video was enough to make me subscribe. Great video, very informative.

[@chrisbrown8748]

Thanks man this was unbelievably helpful and my plan is to buy basically this entire kit before my trip to Nepal next year. Thanks for the tips, every video I've seen from you has given me a ton of new and useful knowledge and the way you present the information is perfect for me👍🏽👍🏽

[@paulhemann]

Absolutely incredible… Enjoy your videos you’re very informative very helpful and will continue watching them as long as you’re on KZbin… Thank you much

[@waynewrz]

Just picked up the a6300 and loving it.

[@RedViviStreams]

Hey man! I love your channel! I am a total noob when it comes to videography and I really appreciate the helpful explanations as well as recommendations for beginners. I had not considered the sony a6300 over the a6500 but now I totally am for price reasons. "APPREESH."

[@markshirley01]

Thanks Brandon great information - I'm thinking of getting the A6500 with a speedbooster to use my faster Nikon lenses and use the SmallHD Focus to help with manual focusing.

[@davidmurray5926]

Amazing content and a superb way of presenting Brandon make your channel easily the most compelling for the subject of filmmaking, thank you.

[@completelystupid87]

I will always use your affiliate links to buy my gears to support this channel. Please keep up the good work and share the knowledge.

[@slowexit]

this video actually helped me put my kit together and shoot my first "cinematic film" thanks Brandon

[@joeperryfan13]

Awesome video Brandon! Love the tips! Will be piecing together a kit for some summer short films and Europe trip in august! thanks a lot!

[@95TurboSol]

I love this style of video, not overly edited you just sat down and dumped a load of professional wisdom on us and included all the example shots of of what you were talking about, I'm so tired of the distracting video editing style of new youtubers. Anyway thanks for taking the time and effort to teach us stuff!

[@DreBuado]

Really appreciate this video! A lot of the gear I have is because of your recommendations.

[@leozevallos]

Love your videos man!... Thanks for sharing all your experience and knowledge.

[@kamozu9539]

Just bought the 6300 and this video helps me alot, thanks!

[@webstermediasolutions8976]

Great advice...Great video...You come off as very humble and genuine in wanting to help aspiring filmmakers. Thanks! Just subscribed!!! I look forward to following more of your work!

[@whatevil]

What an excellent and comprehensive video. Thanks so much.

I just loved your explanation!

[@microbroadcast]

Great educational video, good clear, precise explanations. Well done!

[@Zajme]

Hey man just wanna say Thank you for taking the time to make this

[@Stevie-pr8tk]

This video is what directed my gear purchases when i first started filmmaking. Thanks, pal

[@brendanstonetreet6392]

Love my Sony A6500 & Zhiyun Crane!!! I have the Sony 28, 35 & 50 primes & will be buying the 18-105 & 10-18mm. Amazing as always thanks Brandon.

[@MrUpgrayddd]

Great video! Thank you. My research and instinct have brought me to the same conclusions your experience has brought you. It is great to hear the confirmation before spending (for me) that much money!

[@JayisaWarrior]

Great video as usual Brandon!

[@TishawnFahie]

Very helpful! thank you so much.. I have the same camera with 10-18 and 18-105.. I love this setup and use it in all my videos! Thank you sir!

[@digitalartproductions]

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate the content that your making!

[@nathanvallee2142]

Oh my good god! I have you're exact kit that you listed in you're description... Literally everything identical!! Minus the 18-105mm E is the only thing I don't have but hey! You're right man the Zhiyun Crane with the 6500/6300 with that 10-18 F4 or the 35 F1.8 is just a killer set up!! I even mount the rode mic on top when using the gimbal once in a while cause you know.. what the hell lol

[@Edge-dy9fh]

Great video. Came across as honest, to the point and knowledgeable. Thanks.

[@AYPChua]

The EOSHD colour profiles are amazing!

[@BreakyourboundariesTv]

This is awesome man! Really helpful tips. Love your channel. Keep killin' it!

[@kmgates]

Great tips all in one video...thank you!

[@oahsu8900]

Thanks for all your inspiration.

[@830Video]

Thank you, so freaking helpful. I am saving this for later, currently saving up my money to purchase this camera and gear

[@Mazda6B6]

Went from Canon to this camera. Never looked back! Love it!

[@FelixHuray]

Please do more videos more often. They're great man!!! Keep up the awesome work.

[@Project-nw]

wish I could afford the gimbal, it looks soooo great. Thank you for the video, your tips are always helpful!

[@ibrahimsaid4165]

I appreciate how informative you are :)) Thanks for all the info, man

[@petertaranscorsese2900]

Excellent review - thanks

[@chromaticvisuelle]

Excellent source of information! Thank you !

[@JamesDuguid]

Super useful, thanks Brandon

[@CianHamilton]

So comprehensive and informative. Thanks a lot. Also, thinking of getting the Small HD Focus as an on camera monitor for bright daylight shooting when the A6500s lcd really doesn't perform so well. Plus if you shoot in log profiles you can overlay LUTs to get a better idea of what your final image will be. And it has audio monitoring and input and output audio jacks (plus loads of other features)

[@esgee3829]

good one. concise and practical for single camera travelers.

[@txtibiaga]

thanks Brandon - great infos as usual

[@rugbyfowler]

Great video bro! So informative, keep on producing more awesome videos!

[@MichaelCampbellPhoto]

Thanks, useful and well presented...

[@waldemargrendatsch1288]

Thank you very much, you gave me a lot of answers!

[@avavii]

I go pretty much with the same kind of gear and shooting style but use a Fuji XT-2 with the stabilized Zoom lenses. They work on the gimbal and I am super happy with the results.

[@lovetrumpsfear]

Hi Brandon, thanks for putting this together! Great info on a very popular camera. RE: audio recording, I've had great success with the new Tascam DR-10L, which is basically a headless Zoom H1 or Sony 712. My favorite feature is the safety track, meaning it will record at a normal volume, and simultaneously at -6DB in case the subject gets unexpectedly loud. It's small, unobtrusive, and the included lav mic isn't bad at all. Anyway, just my $0.02. Thanks again!

[@prince2thethrone]

this was one of the best informative video

[@RonnieCrz06]

Thank you soo much brandon 😊

[@chrisstokes2418]

i loved this video, thanks for this!

[@Sarafara7]

Thank you so much for this informational video. The way you speak is easy to follow! I wanted to ask if you can make a video explaining F stops, ISO, Aperture and Exposure? I know those are basics but sometimes I have a hard time understanding when to use the different settings. Thank you! :)

[@pauloangelosanluis4156]

Thanks brandon. Very helpful

[@riveraarts]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@MahmoodShafi0]

This is very useful thank you so much

[@VideoUpskill]

Cool runthough, I bought Sony 35 1.8 and 10 - 18 because of watching your videos :)

[@adriank2959]

i will purchase some lens through ur link for support... my favorite channel...u r humble and made everything clear. great job!

[@thelion9588]

Excellent video!

[@melomaniakjm]

What I like about that guy is the down to earth delivery and learning from a guy who is a pro, not another youtubers filming his wife and dogs and who's tried the camera/lenses a few weeks...

[@pauldicarlo3057]

Great videos. Thanks for posting them. Any chance you could talk about any issues you may have when working to keep your sensor clean (changing lenses and such). Any insight on what you experience (dust on sensor)...and how you deal with it would be *greatly* appreciated.

[@themodernhippies6581]

thanks for all the great tips! your videos are very helpful :)

[@TravelBugsss]

Thanks Brandon this was incredibly helpful! Great channel. Subbed.

[@stephencullo2602]

Huge thanks again for sharing all your experience. Been a fan since your "Run/Gun/Shoot" tutorial with the RX100 (way) back in the day! : >

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

If you have more questions, please read the video description. Also read the detailed product descriptions I wrote for this kit: bdn.li/kit

[@RudyGold]

when do you ever use the a7s ii?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

low light and for 120fps mostly

[@wilsonwtw]

Hi Brandon, can Zhiyun Crane support A6500+18-105mm F4? I want to know whether it works before buying this lens. Thanks in advance! 😊

[@arikrystel9900]

Brandon Li thanks for all your knowledge I made my first short film could you review it It was shot on a Sony a7s2 and I used fcpx for the first time and everything was made in one day

[@lucasgabiroba10]

Hey Brandon, thanks for the content, always very very informative. Any advise for music content? Thanks!

[@cyanwolves]

One day I hope to get the a6500, but for now I'm sticking with the a6000, due to budget. It does everything I need it to. I don't use a lot of the natural audio in my shoots as well, so the need for an external mic isn't really there yet. I have found the cheap Sony shotgun mic through my hot shoe works great to cut out that hum from the onboard mic. My work is mainly watched on mobile or KZbin so I don't see the need for 4K other than using it for cropping in. I have the Sony 50mm 1.8 / Sony 35mm 1.8 and for the shoots I do they are perfect. Can't wait for tax time to purchase the 18-105 G lens. I purchased the Zhiyun Crane after following you and being pretty inspired. I love having a small backpack with minimal gear and plenty of spare batteries to get me through the adventures. Thanks for all your help man, its pretty refreshing watching your videos and getting honest, raw feedback to actually help people.

[@jayromero852]

a6000 still does pretty darn good 1080p. Although the a6300 / a6500 have 4K and picture profiles. if you even do get an a6500 I also agree with using the color Pro for Sony profiles from EOSHD. Really helps remove the nasty green colors that Sony cameras are known for.

[@cyanwolves]

Thanks for the feedback Jay, appreciate it

[@joinjanis6986]

Thx so much for sharing your work

[@orjansvensson8846]

Very good lesson!

[@VivaLaKnox]

Maaan, I love your humor!!!

[@my2cents198]

How do you not have a million plus subscribers?... Your footage is straight up mad !!! Awesome shots and awesome info..will be following you work...its crazy good !!!

[@Ride_XP]

Hey Brandon! Love all your vids, from your films to your vlog/review content. Thanks for this one, it was pretty helpful! Just to add, I've actually been able to balance and use an A7SII with the 24-240 and the Rokinon/Samyang 35mm f/1.4 on the Zhiyun Crane V2, but I do have to be extra careful to prevent significant camera shake. But definitely using the 18-105 I think would be a better option for gimbal work so I might actually use that instead, in crop mode, so I'm not stuck on one focal length.

[@idahofallsmagazine3691]

Gladly subscribed. Keep up the great work, sir.

[@EveryDayHoliDay]

You really hit me with that video! I use a A6500 (with zoom kit lens and a 16mm prime from Sigma) and am very thankfull for some really interesting suggestions regarding my gear ;)

[@VenturingJames]

Great video! Really Informative and helpful :)

[@reelsportrd]

This was very useful, thank you!