Video Gear for the Sony A7 III - Top 10 Picks!

Looking for some video gear and accessories for your Sony A7 III? Here are my top 10 recommendations! Stay tuned for my full A7 III review and guide! Gear mentioned below:
Sony A7 III
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/S0nfPs
B&H: www.bhphotovid...
Power Junkie
Kickstarter: 94f2701f.kckb.st
A7 III Battery Grip
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/WkyB
SmallRig Cage (A7 III Only)
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/FHkcKA
SmallRig Cage (A7 III with Battery Grip)
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/FHkcKA (coming soon)
SmallRig: www.smallrig.c...
Tamron 28-75mm
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/i6soC
B&H: www.bhphotovid...
ND Throttle Lens Adapter
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/ZOnPY
B&H: www.bhphotovid...
SmallHD Focus Monitor
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/D2BnG
B&H: www.bhphotovid...
My Review: • Best Monitor for $500?...
Alternative Monitors: • Best 5 Inch Camera Mon...
G-Cup EVF Eye Cup
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/dLQXf1
Beachtek DXA Micro Pro
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/FngSGfb
B&H: www.bhphotovid...
My Old Review: • The Camera Preamp That...
A7 III Batteries (FZ100): • Best Sony A7III Batteries
Azden SMX-15 Microphone
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/8u9u
B&H: www.bhphotovid...
My Review: • Stereo VS Mono Microph...
Sony MDR 7506 Headphones
Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/RXnf1
B&H: www.bhphotovid...
MY MAIN CAMERA SETUP
Panasonic GH5s on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/gh5s
Viltrox Speedbooster on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/y2CORa
Sigma 18-35mm on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/sigma18
Benro Tripod on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/i2ZUCA
MY LIGHTING SETUP
Aputure 120D on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/88Akm
Aputure Light Dome on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/aputure...
Falcon Eyes 24TDX on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/OdOb
Rolling Stand on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/Jh97BK8
MY AUDIO SETUP
Deity Shotgun on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/aputure...
Sound Devices MixPre-3 on Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us/vHsiYi6
My Camera Guides: academy.dslrvid...
DISCLAIMERS:
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The Power Junkie was sent to me from Blind Spot Gear free of charge. This video and it's content was not reviewed or paid for by outside persons or manufacturers.

[@legend240891]

The world needs people like Caleb! He just wants to help everyone out!

[@avarmadillo]

Caleb, I finally succumbed and bought an a7III. This list of accessories is fantastic. What a great service you're doing by sharing all your persistent and dogged research into how to make these great camera more usable and functional. This camera will be my long battery full frame option. I gravely doubt it will match the beauty of the images and easy of use from my X-H1 and X-T3---they are fantastic and spectacular color out of the camera--something I never ever got from any Sony. They are the king and queen of APS-C, and speed booster give it an authentic FF look!!! But I think everyone should have at least one full frame camera option in their arsenal--and the A7III looks like the best option. thanks again.

[@ericknorpp8238]

I have the same set up as you and loving it!! A7III, Tamron 28-75, Small HD focus and the Meike Battery grip!

[@welshsteve2009]

I've had the Sony MDR-7506 headphones for a few years now and highly recommend them 😀

[@BenjaminFreddie]

Always love the ARRI handle 🔥

[@chrisfeatherstone9691]

You lose face detect with the external monitor, however you can use zone focusing instead and it tracks very nicely for doing KZbin videos. It’s been working for me very well.

[@treykeys2978]

If you use an external recorder, you can get face detection back!

[@yuidfbse]

Trey Keys how to you get face detection back with an external recorder? After all that is a monitor as well just like a standard one without the recording function.. no?

[@XampleEditing]

@@yuidfbse Gerald Undone has a video on it!

[@Beachtek]

Thanks for recommending our Beachtek DXA-MICRO PRO in your review!

[@ToastedSynapseGaming]

Quick tip about the Smallrig cages and Manfrotto quick release plates (for many cameras), you can screw in 2 screws in the bottom of your camera. Makes it more secure and stops it from loosening and moving around

[@Zack_Darce]

Those are my favorite headphones I love him so much I bought two pairs. Especially for $100 you really can't beat it. It's the industry standard sound monitoring headphones

[@TechLineHD]

Awesome video! Beachtek pre-amp is amazing. Bought it last year thanks to your reviews and ti's been working flawlessly!

[@stavrovictor]

The ND Throttle Lens Adapter is a great purchase for shooting with Canon glass! It is similar to having a built in ND filter on your camera like you would find in some pro cinema cameras, it is clickless so it is smooth to adjust the brightness/ darkness even while recording, and because the A7 cameras are mirrorless, when ever you change the lens, it has the potential to expose the sensor to dust, this acts as a protection between the sensor and the outside world. The one thing I dislike about using this adapter is the weird lens flares you get when shooting into hard lights. The AF doesn't work well on my A7SII but that is expected with any 3rd party adapter!

[@TheSteveFreeman]

Great video man! I love my a7iii more than any other camera I own and having the right accessories makes it the perfect tool! I have a couple more to pick up, thanks to this video!

[@buyingonabudget1916]

Another nice video with something "uncommon" and useful. Always learn something from your videos!

[@focuspulling]

Great guide! Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelscaplis]

Let's see what's on my list of your suggestions: - Definately pledged for the power junkie. Very versatile piece of kit. - Tamron is on my 'to save Euro's for' list as a walk around lens for holidays. - Azden mic may end up replacing my Rode videomic pro as I love the auto power on/off function. No risk of forgetting to switch it on or off and it doesn't use a 9V battery. - SmallHD would be nice to have but above my budget.

[@RamiAbdulhai]

Still waiting for the 28-75 to be back in stock

[@Markumus21]

Thanks for the video!!!! I just pledged for the Power Junkie! It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for! Just too bad I have to wait possibly till December to get it.

[@HarleyPan]

wanna hear something even worse? Chinese company may steal its idea and sell similar product for less before December....

[@TheModernFilmmaker]

Great one Caleb!!! Still got my eye on the A7 III

[@jasonhaas607]

Tamron 28-75mm is sold out all over... I had to drive from Houston to Austin, Texas and purchase it from an eBay seller for $1,200.00. It was worth it compared to the Sony 24-70mm /f2.8 for $2,000.00. Which allowed me to use that extra cash to get the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8.

[@noenken]

Solid video. I think this camera will be the hybrid shooters top dog for a while. So most A7III Are probably not gonna end up in cages, I would think. Got mine yesterday and I have to say it is the best allrounder so far.

[@danieldougan269]

I wish there were more camera cases that accommodated battery grips. If you're just starting out and want a shotgun mic, the Takstar SGC-598 is cheap as chips but sounds great. I own that one. Of course, depending on what you're doing, a lav mic might be a better choice.

[@WarChortle]

One thing I think no one is mentioning is that when I used battery grips on the A7RII you couldn't charge the batteries in the battery grip through the camera. The A7III will allow you to charge the grip through the USB C or regular USB ports as long as the grip is on.

[@chrisfeatherstone9691]

Gerald Undone just did a video demonstrating how you can actually still get face detection with a monitor plugged in by a setting in the Sony cameras. It’s not obvious but it works.

[@TheCrowleyCrew]

Great video man I love that your changing up the background. This one was great. Have you seen the atny ATM-929 rode mic pro knock off? Oh yeah and how long until I can order my keep your friends close tee shirt?

[@Boncrek]

Long time viewer here. I love this kind of video Caleb! Quick question: as someone used to the GH4, I'm thinking of going a7iii but I have heard some confusing things about the a7iii when using an external monitor. Can you confirm what works or doesn't work?

[@KandidReviews]

Title This video as Dope Camera Rig! My Mind is blown aways with this kind of rig. too good !

[@emiln.karlsen9567]

Hi, Caleb. I wondred if you could make a video on the power junkie, cause it seems like a tip top product that would be very usefull for many of us, especcialy for the g7 shooters, because there is no batterygrip for the g7. 😁

[@BlindSpotGear]

you can check out our Kickstarter page or youtube channel for more videos. Any questions just ping them our way :)

[@HANandSOL]

Really like the setup! Full of inspiration 👍🏻

[@alphapheproductions6704]

I have a GH5 but I'm gonna grab a microphone or something through the links anyway. Great vid Caleb!

[@markshirley01]

Can't wait to find out your favourite the A73 or GH5S going to be interesting.

[@AnimeBoyVFX]

Definitely I will take some of these gear✌️

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Got a bunch of these already. :-) Good tip on the Canon adapter with built in ND. I'll keep that in mind.

[@jasonnowwhat5041]

SLIGHT CORRECTION: the Sony A7iii face detect AF does work when hdmi is in use in 1080/24p. Not in 4K.

[@Querenciatv]

Awesome Work 👍

[@aebonstudio7193]

That's a nifty little rig. Can you put a rail mount to it?

[@victorgenao2936]

Would love to see a review on the best SD Cards for the Sony a7iii!!👏🏾👏🏾

[@unchartedvisuals2940]

"Super Dank Headphones" haha! YES!

[@aerobibs]

Caleb... my setup is sooo similar haha. A73, small rig cage, wooden side handle or top handle depending, small hd focus monitor and the rode audio link wireless lav... couldn't recommend the setup more for quick working shots!

[@MatthewTyndall]

Can you comment on how the battery grip cage might work with rails? My problem with mirrorless is the distance between rails and accessories for follow focus ect if I really wanted to build it out.

[@swetrich]

Each of your videos just makes me want to drop more money on gear hahaha

[@Letseatwithan]

Thank you for the info! Really needed it!

[@user-yq8dx9er9b]

Thanks a lot, man, very useful video! Made my day! 😊

[@gusrodriz]

Thanks Caleb

[@UnstupidTube]

Could you tell me if the battery grip cage would allow you to mount the A7III with a 24-70GM lens to the cage without having to take the lens off the body?

[@randomfrankp]

Great video man, but do you lose AF with that ND throttle mount?

[@luca_hc_gruber]

you'll definitely loose a stop of light or more it seems...but why mention that in the video if you make money of the links

[@jake_newman]

Doesn't look like there are any electronic connection so will probably only work with manual lenses. You're best bet if you want AF is to get a Sigma MC-11 and a decent variable ND that fits on the front thread.

[@gabrielengel8180]

well just like any other variable nd... but why mention when you can just blame the youtuber

[@mondotv4216]

There is an electronic connection. Some reports it doesn’t play well with the A73 but maybe just a bad copy. Like most adapters autofocus won’t be optimal with all lenses.

[@iliyanjivraj841]

A lot of adapters haven't been working with the a7 iii

[@marcapparatus]

epic suggestions. great work.

[@IanPatrickBaseball]

Awesome video! A7iii vs GH5s is really interesting to me. Will you still be posting a review of the GH5s?

[@Omniat]

Power junkie looks good. Just wish the did not use a barrel connector.

[@joshmillerdp]

Once again! Awesome video! You really face auto detection with a monitor plugged in?! Ahhh that’s so frustrating!

[@ryanhooper5083]

Awesome! Thanks Caleb.

[@nironathan2490]

again and again nice short and cool tips!!! keep it up!! What do you thing is it possible with this tools o gadgets to use with 3 axis gimbals too? i think its to heavy ... i hope not :( because i am filming with one hand 3 axis gimbal with Sony alpha now... What do you thing?

[@Kelkschiz]

Love your videos man, but dang that audio level at the end...

[@BeyondtheMovingPictureStudios]

Great video. Thanks for making it.

[@rfzw]

That lens mount adapter with built in ND filter is ingenious! How is the image quality though?

[@danielmoore5667]

Great video Caleb. The Nd adapter looks really useful. Is there something on the market thats similar but for native glass? It would be great to have one Nd adaotor for all lenses without having to buy them for the front of the lens potentially have to buy several sizes or step up rings. REALLY looking forward to the A7iii guide.

[@AriIsenberg]

Thinking about possibly purchasing an A7III, but I just cringed when you said you lose Face-AF when using the app or any kind of monitor via HDMI... how do you film yourself if you need to use AF and see yourself at the same time?!

[@nicholasjude7937]

Hey Bro, Much awaiting the Guide and your in depth review for the XT3 . I am a Hybrid Shooter and wanted to know your opinion on Choosing the Right Camera between the XT3 and the Sony A7iii . I love the all the Fuji features except it has not IBIS . Thanks for your reply. Anyone else can leave a feedback . i would love to consider your opinions too. I shoot Events, Weddings, Music Videos . Both Still and Videos.

[@jordanramitt8539]

Great Video Caleb. Live Stream tomorrow? or too busy?

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Yes the stream is happening tomorrow!

[@jordanramitt8539]

Thanks man! Pumped!

[@TheCrowleyCrew]

Awesome last two weeks I missed watching. I also listen to your streams like a podcast. I was just listen today to one from September.

[@Ry311GP]

Guess im gonna be shopping again. Thanks for providing the affiliate links. I have so many to buy! Ry from Dubai

[@Jones_Media]

👌🏼 awesome vid !

[@Deane597]

Thank you for the great video!

[@Andraman1]

WIth all these stuff its easier to buy FS5 or c200. Long life batteries are already there, dreat audio is already there, and sony a7 is good for its size, so you can quickly shoot without attracting other people.

[@brianesquinas]

Great video caleb! By the way, can you do a comparison between the a6500 and the a7 III in crop mode. Differences of video quality in full HD and 4K, photo quality, dynamic range, and overall performance.

[@LouisJonesFilm]

I swear the Sokani monitor is just the same as the Ikan DH5e

[@Leonmc40]

notification squaaaad :D waiting for your review tho :D

[@DavidTysoe]

I still don't understand why you don't have 3.5 million subscribers.

[@kennethdelarosa7505]

Hi ser, question on your nd throttle, does it have a emount to emount mount? ..planning to try on it my emounts instead of a regular variable nd? Thanks in advance’

[@JasonYapp]

Hey man! I live in Roscoe and recently talked with Corbyn Tyson. He told me about you. I know it's a difficult question to answer, but I'm trying to figure out which camera to buy. The Sony a7III, or the GH5. OR, wait for the Sony a7sIII which is supposed to be announced soon this year?? I will mainly be using the camera for video; promo videos, sports, family, kids, etc. Photography isn't all that important, but I certainly want to take pictures with it. Your advice will probably help me make my decision. Thanks man! Should meet up for a beer at Prairie Street sometime! Jason

[@ScottJWaldron]

A while back I was looking for something similar to that Power Junkie device for the Canon EOS M50. I had found one device that converts USB power sources to ~7.4v but it made a loud buzzing sound and didn't appear to push enough amps to work properly. ~$53 just for the Power Junkie unit is a bit much for me. Kind of tempting but with it not coming out until December and the price, I think I'll just buy a few extra batteries. :D It is a good idea to use those Sony NP-F style batteries... Hmm, I'm going to look around to see if there is a more simple NP-F to DC adapter with a jack that will fit into the Canon DR-E12 battery coupler. I already have a few generic NP-F in the 2000-3000 mAh range from some lights I picked up. Anyways, nice video!

[@BlindSpotGear]

Keep on looking dude. There are a lot of great options out there, we've just pulled in as much as we can into a compact little unit.

[@ScottJWaldron]

My comment wasn't meant to discount your work, though I'm in a position where I need to consider price with what I purchase. Your product is certainly nice looking. Is there any discernible "coil whine" (buzz) when it's being used?

[@BlindSpotGear]

Hi Scott, likewise, I'm not shooting you down. The joy of the modern world is that it's a buyers market. Look at the recent Canon, Nikon and soon Sony announcements, we're spoilt for choice. There is no noise on the unit, we've spent a long time designing and problem-solving​ the PCB and it works a treat :)

[@nicholasutopia]

great viddeo!

[@exoticplanet]

Thanks for the amazing advice .. One question The audio gear You used in this video was captured by the Deity-Microphone-Interview-Recording-Conference ? thank you

[@allthegearnoideaoverland]

What about the wooden hand grip? Did not see it mentioned? Or am I missing something?

[@fangshizhu9383]

Very nice work! I learned a lot from your channel! Question: I usually use Rode video mic pro (above talent head, wired into GH4) and a lav mic clipped on the subject collar (wired into Zoom H1). The lav mic always sounds a lot better. The camera audio track always captures a lot of noise and the signal-to-noise ratio never seems to be good enough. Is preamp going to help increase SNR? If so, why it does not increase the noise? Do you have some recommendation to learn about audio preamps?

[@jesseekholm9994]

Have you tried any halfcages for the a73? I would love a cage that doesn't make the cameras own grip uncomfortable especially when using the batterygrip.

[@PeterV]

I've got enough money to purchase either a camera or a lens. I've got the Sony a6500 right now and a 24-105mm and a 50mm prime. Which should I go for? Sony A7 III or some good glass?

[@richa013]

Have you tested the difference in that preamp and the Sony xlr-k2m? I have the k2m but sometimes it’s in the way. Would be nice to mount different places.

[@richswat]

You are loosing face detection when connecting something into the external hdmi port like an smallhd? Really?

[@tebs2]

Great products! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@galinswigart]

Did you find something wrong with the $75 battery grip you recommended a few videos back? Hopefully not! I just ordered one haha

[@hanifhalimi]

thanks!

[@amineunshakable1295]

Panasonic or Sony... which one and why you preferred ? Coming Caleb the comparative v log would good

[@zyxyuv1650]

GH5 does 10-bit 4:2:2 at 200/400mbps. The Sony can't make professional results when compared with 10-bit 4:2:2. But it's a nice camera when you need autofocus and you can go down to low bitrate 8-bit 4:2:0 in order to get autofocus.

[@u-tvguckstdugutlebstdugut7209]

I'm interested in buying some things, especially the throttle adapter and maybe the cage. But your affiliate Links are not working somehow. I'm from germany, just to mention.

[@DanielAx]

The ND Adapter looks interesting! How does it compare to the otger popular fader NDs? In terms of colour cast and sharpness.

[@AnindyaMitraDigitalStoryteller]

Nice video Caleb..do you think Tamron is going to bring it's new 17-35 DI OSD to Sony?

[@Fleming062]

Great Video! I'm wondering if there is an ND Throttle Lens Adapter but without lens conversion... Just E to E To have a easy way to have ND filters for my E lenses! I hate to go all day with diferent front filters for diferent diameters! And the most important. Do you lose automatism conections??...

[@deanakasquidly]

Thanks again for the awesome video are you selling your GH5s?

[@HotRodHippie]

I love that Azden SMX-15. I use it as my run and gun, vlogging mic. I think it sounds great, though the shock mount isn't perfect but what is?

[@CarloTimothy]

another great video sir! any info on the handle you’re using? i’ve been looking for a different handle for my a73 smallrig cage that can mount a monitor like yours in this video. please!

[@CarloTimothy]

Bueller?

[@gopro6thenextlevel173]

Hi my grandson is starting into photography and wants to know can you connect a external hard drive to a Sony a7iii and is it possible to transfer from camera to HD directly Thanks

[@marcoponce85]

What's the best movie settings for the a7?

[@WeddingDocumentary]

Where did you get the clip on the bottom of the quick release plate that also allows it to attach to a camera strap like hold fast?

[@Antonioprophoto]

Hey bud! Thanks for the video! Question though, I have the ninja inferno and used it on my A7III on a gimbal and face detection WAS working, I was able to see the box on the atomos and was using it all day long. So is that just for ALL HDMI connections or all HDMI except ninja inferno? Because it was working on mine for sure

[@jasonnowwhat5041]

Millennials Guide to the Galaxy it works in 1080p...not 4K.

[@DSLRVIDEOTIPPS]

Hi Caleb, how did You mount the ARRI Rosette to the 2087 cage? I cannot find any option at AMAZON. What is the part number at Smallrig? THX for answering.

[@heathramsden4177]

Have you tried the Mcoplus battery grip for the A7 iii? I thought you mentioned it in one of your videos and said it was good, so I ordered it, or am i mistaken? I see the one is this video is the MEIKE brand which is about 50 bucks more.

[@sahilmalhan6644]

So is it that the Power Junkie is basically a power bank powered by a sony battery? if so can you buy other batteries, lets say third party from amazon to power this device ?

[@dbgamma]

"...and the short version is that it's, grreat..." Haha, yes!! :P

[@SachinParmar2014]

Some of these links don't work for me, just takes me to the home page of amazon (Uk based)

[@dxmmedia8955]

Hi there ! Is there any "don't" indications for using a grip (I got the sony original grip for my sony A7sII) AND usb power supply ? As we can't use the sony DC power adaptor AND a grip at same time .. (the idea is to have the grip version cage, plug the usb power when shooting conference 3-4 hours, just take the camera off the tripod ans shoot B roll)

[@TheOneAndOnlyTed]

Any problems with the battery grip? I've seen some reviews on off brand ones saying stuff like it changes the aperture and things like that. Just wondering if you've had issues with that at all?