Why I SWITCHED from SONY a7S III to the Alpha 1 for Video

Discussing my new Sony a1 8K video setup, comparing the a7S III video quality, and building an Alpha 1 rig for hybrid shooting.
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Discussing my new Sony a1 8K video setup, comparing the a7S III video quality, and building an Alpha 1 rig for hybrid shooting.
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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Intro & Disclosure
0:33 - Backstory & Updates
2:10 - 8K vs 4K Comparisons
5:51 - Editing Performance
7:26 - a1 vs a7S III Image Quality
11:32 - 35mm GM Breathing Update
12:45 - Building an Alpha 1 Rig
22:56 - Final Thoughts
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[@Ken.s.Snapshots]

Isn’t blurrier background is due to the lens, not the camera 😅

[@burgunbeerd]

@@Ken.s.Snapshots it's because of the lens yes but he was only willing to open up more on the lens because of the cleaner ISO that the a1 gives vs the a7siii

[@Ken.s.Snapshots]

@@burgunbeerd if you open up more on the lens you actually DON’T need to raise the iso as high 😉

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[@iSuperMC]

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[@JohnThePA]

The man is talking having TWO A-1's lol

[@williamsparkes]

For those of us over 60 you make the tech stuff a little easier to understand. Great presentation, useful information, and just genuinely having fun (with the apropos Canadian slightly dry self-deprecating sense of humor). Appreciate the effort you make. Best wishes...

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Some of us new fangled kids have difficulty understanding Gerald. I think I'm not part of that group. Thankfully. I love Gerald and him nerding out about everything

[@Seanonyoutube]

Answer: because you can afford to.

[@themichaelgraeme]

Thank you Gerald for doing the R&D for an idea I had no access of testing myself!

[@keaganvandemerwe878]

I swear I can spend hours just listening to gerald just nerd out about cameras and I think there's absolutely nothing wrong with that!

[@testthewest123]

Me too...without ever wanting to go for video as well. But better be informed!

[@shadowshapers]

Same.

[@chinookskier]

Been watching this video and noticed right from the beginning that this guy is sincere and one of the world's best speakers / explainers that I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. What ever this guys sells...

[@joseguadamud2089]

I love this kind of content. The update feels like a vlog for all us tech geeks and I love it. It feels more fun and less pushy to get new gear.

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Actually super nice to see you doing something you clearly enjoy. Really comes across that you genuinely enjoyed making this video.

[@winkcreativeedinburgh]

The worst thing i've found with my A1 is that I want 2 of them!!

[@javajack-1]

After this video I might own two A1’s too. I’m tired of the line dropping.

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My favorite kind of business expense camera equipment

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Is KZbin a business expense? Or only when you’re making money from it???

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@@zippo_muk9254 business expense = what a business spends to run their operation.

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@@WHITELIONNYC good clarification thank you

[@theminiondude]

I love your content is so nerdy, technical and someone who has genuine concern for every pixel. I love it.

[@CeejCinema]

I couldn't tear my eyes away. Love these types of videos. No sweat on the scatteredness, it shows it's genuine and also I operate that way as well

[@THEHumanExperience]

Great analysis! Interesting how the skin tones have improved, even though there is less than a year between the A7SIII and A1! Also, I really appreciated your quick focus breathing showcase, between the 35mm 1.8 and 35mm 1.4 GM! Great work, as always :)

[@CompleteGeekTV]

We’ve been shooting all our stuff with the A1 on 8k into the Ninja V “down sampling” to 4K since you posted your discovery of the feature on Instagram! So far this has been awesome and insanely sharp! It has also allowed us to crop the end result 4K quite a bit for some product reviews with amazing results!!

[@NelsonsReview1]

My question is, why doesn’t the camera down sample from 8k to 4K from the factory? They should at least give us the option for down sampled 4K recording in body.

[@CompleteGeekTV]

@@NelsonsReview1 I’m not sure. My guess is that it would take more processing causing more heat which could likely make the camera overheat easier. They probably wanted to avoid an R5 press situation.

[@cristianmihai4818]

I suppose you are stucked with 30p maximum on the Ninja V when using this method.

[@anthonycostantini5835]

Gerald I just like listening to you talk about nerdy camera stuff, keep it up.

[@yank1tonybats511]

Absolutely love your videos. Keep bringing them. photography and video making is a new hobby. These videos are so helpful!!!!

[@demiphotomode]

NGL, I love these types of videos. Here's hoping you make these once every month or so.

[@RGMGFitness]

Keep up the great work! Glad you have access to test all this stuff for us. Man…I can’t imagine how much time you put into testing/comparing all this stuff. Amazing delivery of technical info. 👍👍👍

[@CalumDavies]

Jared: this video is in 8k Me watching in a 1080p monitor: yeah you would be like that

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Jared Geraldton.

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Lol

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and i watched it in 480p resolution... ...

[@clbazar]

Loved this video. Def having fun watching you play and work with an amazing impressive range of gear. Thanks and keep it up!

[@aimankuaci]

im soo excited seeing your rig.. i've been wanting to build it the way you did for quite some times too

[@MLee-vcrr]

Thank you soooo much for making this video. I have had exhaustive conversations(arguments..Lol) with people who swear there is no need for 8K. These same people, said the same thing with the switch from 1080p to 4k. This video shows perfectly everything I have already known. You just gave me a new weapon! Fanboy will be sharing this video.

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Keep making these types of videos, loving this style for sure!👍🏻

[@andrewriddle1570]

You're awesome. You and Josh make my favorite videos. Both of you are very smart and practical. Thanks Gerald.

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I for one would love to see a ton more of this type of video from you, Gerald. I like the deep dive technical stuff, but there’s a bit more of your personality in this one and I’m here for it.

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Enjoyed the Video a lot. Keep having fun with stuff like this!

[@NeonPixels81]

I love that there are people out there willing to test all these high end cameras, so I can continue to feel good about shooting my content on a Sony a6000 with the kit lens.

[@joet9451]

Looking forward to final build out, unless I missed it someplace? Great video.

[@RobertRees71]

As an a1 owner, I cannot thank you enough for this video. I will make better, more informed decisions because of these tests. Thanks man.

[@TomaszBrodecki]

As a non-Sony user, I have to thank you for 7:20, just this conclusion alone was worth watching the video. BTW, it was fun meeting you online last week :)

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Another super helpful update. Thanks.

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Great way to start my day, Gerald! Having coffee and watching this first thing!

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🤓🙏💜

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This has been one of my favorite videos form you. You said you were enjoying it and your smile was contagious, that made me enjoy the video even more!

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Yeah....we love such kind of vids!

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Can’t speak for everyone but I totally enjoy these very nerdy slightly rambling in-depth videos! Keep them going! 🔥👍🏻

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Love these kind of videos! Keep making them

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So funny Gerald. I just did the exact opposite switch! Good luck with the A1!

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This is incredibly good content. Well done.

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I love this type of video! I like your job Gerlad !

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Gear envy... Thanks, Gerald, always super informative.

[@StreetsandTracks]

Own a A6400 and watching this video on an iPhone! Though still very curious to keep watching Gerald compare pixels between different resolutions!😆 great entertaining content without constantly having to see an ad!👌🏼

[@zacharydailey4002]

I say this in the best way possible but this is the first video I've watched from you in probably 2 months. I don't care too much about gear review stuffs just cuz I can't buy any of it but this nerd stuff is amazing and I love it. I'd love to see more Gerald!! still one of my favorites

[@filipem.3845]

Great video, thanks for the well explained and detailed video. I was just wondering if there’s any chance for you to make a video or suggest one that shows how to setup the best setting for videos on the Sony a1. Thanks Filipe

[@Martin-nu6ym]

I'm still waiting for the Alpha 1 and have the A7Siii and I use them for stills photography and yet I still watch your video content information. At least now I know which camera in which lighting conditions to use for some small clips. :) And watching you talk about Kondor Blue immediately had me pull up Kris Antoinette's review of the rig. Great information you are providing - thank you.

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13:47 -- We pretty much love any style of video you'll put out Gerald 👀

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I like this style of video from you. Feels a bit like your livestreams. 😁

[@Karthig1987]

Awesome video as always.

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This is awesome to watch!

[@allencrider]

I just pulled the trigger today on a BMPCC 4K. Very excited. Cost me a whole $1299 plus tax. I'm getting that Davinci Resolve license included with the camera. I'm also very grateful I'm retired and don't have to bring in revenue to support both me and to have cameras good enough to make my work remain competitive!

[@EasyTigerCreative]

Me over here wanting to upgrade from my a7iii to the a7siii🥺 the a1 seems unreal honestly too! Just the price is wild haha

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Dr. Undone, Well done......feel like I should be paying tuition to be a subscriber!!! #Bravo

[@alexcaminiti]

4:30 is Mindblowing. Thanks for your deep work that went into not just discovering this, but informing the masses. Incredible.

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Love it! Keep up following your enjoyment.

[@chellouniquestyle]

Awesome video! Thank you!!!

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This channel is so freakin underrated! Deserves so much more.

[@Karthig1987]

As usual awesome video. Also i share your love for purple and now i need that pen of yours.

[@TechVidGuy]

You’re Gerald Undone… I’d be disappointed if you weren’t constantly pushing ahead and giving us the inside scoop on the latest tech. Great job! Thumbs up 👍

[@mtbdavenavarro]

Your the greatest mdf camera info neardy person and love almost all your videos

[@TheFilmmakersWorkshop]

Cool to see the details on the A1. Thanks

[@MelbourneReefer]

The video that I’ve been waiting for! Best camera reviewer on KZbin

[@movimox]

More of this kind of video setup please :)

[@michaelc9056]

Fucking love this style of video, Gerald. Keep having fun!

[@tomcruz3774]

That line skipping/chroma subsampling chart gave me blade runner vibes lol. Cells within cells interlinked. Interlinked.

[@wilismatrix9847]

you make really great videos !!

[@XudenGroupLLC]

I like this format!

[@michaelpoczynek]

Very interesting. Thank you, Gerald.

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I'm Gerald Undone and don't expect it back, I'm gonna keep this 😁

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My A1 finally arrives tomorrow! 🙌

[@JohnSherwoodGuitar]

I like this style, and I learned a lot!

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Love the vid man. Its so intresting.

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Awesome video!

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Great video

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I love this video. Feels like I’m your best friend! It’s like a day in your life kinda

[@geraldundone]

Great to hear! Thanks a lot.

[@bjornszz]

You’re great man! Love your content!

[@delux1101]

love these videos

[@stopthefomo]

Loving my A1 and after watching this video, just ordered a second cage. Thanks for all the suggestions!!

[@MiddleofKnowhere]

lol that face you made to end the video. classic. great watch as always. I like how you explain things and I even learned that even though I use an a6400 and film 4k, using a 1080p timeline on DR with 4k footage shouldn't impact anything since I render in 1080p as well.

[@tonecontrol]

Loved this

[@jonathantracey7275]

Love to have the A1. So expensive but it's dope. World class content. Thanks Gerald. New sub 👍

[@EposVox]

This was a wonderfully fun video. I love workflow stuff like this. Sounds like I'd love the A1 as my a-cam. HMMMM

[@o.l4890]

Some guy offered me a mint condition A-1 for 100$ ,it's too much ,but will it rise ? ... wait wrong camera

[@MikeMitra]

Love your videos and your relatively new setup! On the theme of being extremely detailed, did you think about trucking your camera to camera-right a bit so your storage shelves are equal in frame? To reference, I look at the front beams versus the back beams and always notice your setup isn't quite aligned. Just throwing that out there - if it's on purpose, great!

[@callevi1791]

Gerald Did you sell all your A7siii stuff? FYI when I started listening to you, My head hurt as I struggled to keep up. Now Im with you brother. 62 year old on a return to Video, after years of flying Bombardier Aircraft for a living. A long time Audio engineer. Grateful for your sharing of wicked thorough experience.

[@chipcurry]

Superb as usual.

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Love Kondor Blue! I wish they have more distributing partners in Canada - looking forward to the next video!

[@gabeminetti]

This is LITERAL pixel peeping, taken to a whole other level! :D Love it

[@frankcastle8130]

Thanks, again, for another in-depth vide! I'd like to see your review of the A7SIII vs A1 using the Fujinon MK+Anamorphot lens+adapter combination for cinematography. The adapter lens would create an additional light stop, so would like to see that ISO comparison. Thank you!

[@divil2273]

it looks really good!

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Nice Light Brite reference!

[@puredistancegolf]

Enjoyed it!

[@markwildphotography]

I just came to say that thumbnail is such fucking good bait for tech heads 😂 Respect man 🙌🏼

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

Another great review 🎥👍🏻

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

Still watching … Kondor Blue huh ? NICE

[@garfieldirwin]

Thanks for affirming my own experience Gerald, which is to record everything @24/30FPS in 8k and downsample in post for the superior IQ which is obvious when recording wildlife details. I only record 4k on the a1 when I need 120FPS. The a7SIII was sold months ago as the a1 does it all.

[@hiteshpatil5933]

This video was so good informative and entertaining

[@everythingnnothingpodcast]

Another great video, thank you for always sharing great content and insight. I really enjoyed the comparison for the lenses. Will you be getting rid of the a7siii?

[@C---M]

Also found I left the SIII at home and always picked the A1, especially the cleaner ISO range and to be honest: the flipout screen turns out to be really impractical if you monitor your audio. Thinking of selling the SIII and RIV and get a second A1.