How to Set Up Your Sony A7iii, & Other Sony Mirrorless Cameras- Menu, Function, Custom Buttons

Join award winning photographer Jason Lanier as he takes you on a step by step set up of his new Sony A7iii showing you the settings he uses, the customizations he does to the camera and more! PLEASE THUMBS UP, SHARE, LEAVE A COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE!
Gear Shown in the video:
**Sony A7iii- bhpho.to/2D1xJRb
**Sony Multi Battery Adapter- bhpho.to/2H8txSG
**Sony 55mm Zeiss- bhpho.to/2H8sNNk
One of the most frequent questions that Jason gets from his followers is, "How do I set up my camera?" In this video Jason unboxes his brand new Sony A7iii and gives you a complete rundown on how to set it up.
This video includes information on:
*Setting up the custom buttons
*The settings that Jason uses for both stills and video
*The My Menu feature on the A7iii
*Shortcuts for using the camera
*The very valuable FN Function button that all Sony users should get to know and love.
There are a lot of new Sony shooters coming into the marketplace, and Jason's goal is to show them how he uses his cameras to get simple and effective results.
We truly hope this video helps and we thank you in advance for watching it! Please don't forget to click on subscribe and notifications so you're updated every time a new video is released.
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Jason Lanier Photography

[@MichaelGuy]

Jason is a savant and a Master of photography. Taking his workshops took me from completely lost to making money with my photography. The more workshops I take the better I get. I always come back to this video to run through my custom Jason settings before I go on a trip. Cant wait to take another work shop. Emily we simply can not describe the depth of her creative talent. Off the charts.

[@xkawi543x]

Jason, Thank you! I just got my a7iii and this was a big help in a lot of ways. Your awesome!

[@christinaschell3518]

This was super helpful Jason. I finally got this camera in my hands, and am so excited to start using it now that I have the settings you recommended and explained. I even figured out how to set and use Eye AF on my own. Thank you!

[@andreasmario805]

I would like to add. That I’m a big fan of the Muppets show, The cook does cooking sometimes like Jason does un packing :-). Much fun.

[@damayoclinic]

I’ve been wait patiently for you to do a video on this topic, Thank You!

[@Omarswhistle]

Thank you for this. I'm on vacation with my new A7III and this helped a great deal!

[@jamesdeak630]

Love!!!!! My A7III!

[@jiricoufal3835]

me too! :)

[@1CHANCEPRO]

Great video, thanks. I too am switching from Canon to Sony. I pick up my Sony a7 iii tomorrow. Subbed!

[@shawnstevenclarke]

This was really helpful as someone jumping from one confusing menu system (Olympus) to Sony! Thanks!

[@lifewithmattandnikki3903]

this is going to save me alot of time, thanks for doing this

[@bcrphoto7]

I just switched from Canon 7d, this really did help get me started with the startup with this new Sony, thanks.

[@hopeulikenudes]

Thank you Jason for helping set up my A7lll

[@andreasmario805]

These videos are vastly different than most. I appreciate the authenticity, and the Excellency in the field. Makes it all so very believable to me. Thank you very much for adding to the landscape on KZbin three Thumbs up.

[@JeffRemasPhotography]

Always great information on Sony. Thank you.

[@lbhoprsnfd1553]

Been waiting for u to do this since 2015, bought time buddy, thank you for this.

[@shelovesdisco2153]

Thanks for this video Jason, it is exactly what we need to prepare a possible switch (to Sony from Fuji in my case). Furthermore your explanations are very clear and articulate, no bulls**t trying to act funny but straight to the core information we really need.

[@isabelladavis1363]

thanks so much Jason can't wait to get mine and set up this new way of shooting!!!!

[@100cygnus]

Thanks for the tutorial!

[@sooocheesy]

thanks for making the video, very helpful

[@albertw251]

Great videos sir!! Love the A7III. Thanks for sharing!!

[@philjuly]

Thank you, Jason! Just got my A7iii and have no idea what I'm doing yet lol (photography newbie)

[@RobOnyxKilleenTx]

Pretty much how I set my cameras up since the workshop in 2015!!

[@BIGGEOFF58]

thanks for this i have just got this camera my first full frame and this has helped

[@keithsmathers9815]

I get a kick out seeing this everytime bro.

[@cuuppaajoe]

The end made me a believer my friend. New subscriber here. Hahahahaha thanks for the great video. Got this baby and paired with the 25 zeiss f2, it’s changed my game! Thanks again Jason.

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

Thank you!!

[@princearthur4946]

Excellent presentation!

[@lwood8]

Great info!! Thanks!

[@jessicalynnwiebe]

Just getting back into digital from film (besides using my iPhone) and purchased this killer camera! Thank you for helping me get it set up and customize my buttons. :)

[@coast2coastimagery]

Good stuff!! Definitely gave me some pointers since I just switched from the A-Mount. BTW, I've watched that skit of yours at the end so much since you 1st posted it that I've lost count.

[@franciscoramos4762]

Huyó

[@awesomeagnihotrisvlog]

SWITCHED FROM CANON TO SONY A7III....COUNDT VE BEEN HAPPIER....USING MY CANON GLASS THOUGH WITH MC 11 ADAPTER...LOVING IT.

[@syekbe]

Apurva Agnihotri, how reliable is that MC 11 mount for Canon lenses? How’s the auto focus and ease of speed? All my lenses are EF and currently considering this as my new camera.

[@bcrphoto7]

I'm with you, I just took the 7lll to Cuba with Canon glass, what a different camera than my 7d. I even did some night time photos of the streets at 10,000 ISO and WOW. Real happy with this camera. I used my 24-105 and my 70-300L, they worked like a charm.

[@KainSwiss]

I was waiting for the camera to get tossed over your shoulder lol. Great video Jason!

[@TommyLGarage]

Subscribed. Just picked up this camera to grow my channel and passion. Love this video and how you highlighted key elements. Nicely done! What shortcut settings would you recommend for Video function? Thanks!

[@LouieBaLLz]

Another great video, Jason. I really needed a video like this. Jason, What is the best setting for zebra or should I leave to that off?

[@lifeandadventure5303]

Hello. Thanks for the nice video. Can you recomended where is better for Videography between Sony a7iii and sony a7sii?

[@TomKaszuba]

A vital, important video.

[@OmgItsAlexOfficial]

Helped a lot thanks!

[@dfresh2864]

Jason, like and learn from all your videos. I'm a bullet point kinda guy and thats what you deliver in explanation however you always leave it up to what works best for the other individual.

[@rogeryoung2469]

Great video, two things. 1. Great to see the 55 f1.8 Zeiss get some love and use. 2. Starting with the A6500 (and including all later ILCE cameras) if you pull out the screen even a tiny bit the eye sensor (which switches the output to the viewfinder when activated) is disabled. Now you can use the Custom 3 button for something else.

[@BigMoney23223]

Just picked one up yesterday for black Friday

[@abhisekpangi4619]

Nice unbox 👌👌👌

[@findyourfreedomBoston]

Great stuff

[@derickw.8731]

Another great video Jason. I just got my A7Riii last Friday. I wanted to add a note about saving pictures and video to separate slots. I tried to use the same setting you use for saving the media to different cards, but my a7riii would not let me save 4k video to the 64gb uhs 1 card. I used a SanDisk extreme pro and a pny elite performance card to see if the cards were bad. I ended up buying another Sony sdcx uhs 2 64gb M series card, the same I have in slot 1, and this has enabled me to now separate my picture and video files to different cards slots 1 and 2 respectively. I record at xavc s 4k 30p 100m. If anyone has this issue I hope this helps with the a7iii or a7riii since they are basically the same camera.

[@elias38]

I got this one, thanks for amazing tutorial and advices, I love your channel! Sorry for being off topic here but since you used Batis and GM lenses I wanted to ask if there is anything better today than Batis 25mm? I have a 16-35mm GM lens and not sure if I should get Batis 25mm or some zoom lens to put on my gimbal and sometime to be able to take photos with the same lens. What would be your choice if you were to take only one lens that is similar to Batis weight and quality unless there is no better option?

[@marcomark8]

2nd best unboxing ever! Funniest unboxing ever, for sure! LOL. Thanks for not droning on an on. Unboxing is what watch when I can't fall asleep. My Sony a7 iii should be here with in the next 2 weeks. This video will be helpful. I think the new menus look much better than the Sony a7 ii menus.

[@kathysimindinger8753]

THANK YOU!

[@crownfilmproductions7569]

One handed baby!

[@cristibaluta]

Damn, i miss some of the options on my 7ii but i'm starting from scratch with 7iii and hope to make something usable from it.

[@jkspinalchoice]

Jason, Thanks!

[@mokoarlyana1481]

what about comparing the A7 iii with the A9?

[@jP-nw7nm]

Thanks Jason

[@bobsykes]

Thank you!

[@AlanPototsky]

Thank you!!!

[@jtepsr]

good job

[@JHernz]

Great video Jason. Thanks for your time !! Love what you do on teaching the world what you know. Great day and great vibes buddy.

[@jordansarkisian]

Nice, switching to the A7III soon and this will be mighty helpful Jason:) Interesting to hear you use 60m over 100m too, most grip even 100m isn't enough for video but I would think for KZbin stuff it's perfectly fine and much more convenient to store.

[@mrblacktop_btp6746]

Jason. Question I just purchased the A7iii. I noticed there is no place to attach a sync cord because I do a lot of studio work. Do you have a fix.

[@Ronbc000]

Many thanks.

[@markshirley01]

Great thanks Jason. I hope a video centric setup maybe on the cards as well.

[@kanikasiv4403]

Mark Shirley hello ! I have a question , would you mine to help me pls ? On the finder it set it to the Monitor and now I can’t see anything on my screen, I can hear when I turn the camera on but it didn’t show me anything on the screen.. the camera completely off .. how can I fix it ? Pls help

[@jwkooi1979]

Hi Jason, Since one of your first videos (i saw) i wanted to have a Sony mirror less camera. I bought the A6000 end of 2014 and love it. But, i don't really know if it should be upgraded. I always use it with my Zeiss 4/16-70mm Lens and still make great foto's. Would you switch it for the first A7 for example? Will the Full frame give me better foto's? Hope you can advise me. ( i can't afford the newer A7ii or iii :-( ) Thanks

[@Megzamani]

I am getting this today to accent my drone work. Can you do a suite of lenses that you like. The one I will get is the kit lens. Then two others. Thinking non sony though for budget. I have to get the new autel evo drone also. Then about filteres. What kind do you like. Ok last question I just retired and getting back into image work. Could you consider looking at three of my image works and comment on them.

[@mickspawn]

Jason where you selected the control wheel as "Move AF Point:L/R" what does that do exactly? i cant find it in the manual

[@brianeliel5756]

Jason, can you let Sony know we'd love access to the Play Memories App in the firmware update!

[@youat183studio]

should i get an adaptor for a7iii or just use apsc e-mount lenses?

[@michaelscaplis]

Very useful video for when I'll finally get my own A7 iii. But next time can you show some of the menu's a fraction longer? I spent a lot of time pausing the video in order to take notes :-)

[@ericles1976]

Jason! Is there a way to toggle between eyes or faces?

[@marcusloo7779]

Hi, Which lens you like the most 35 1.4 or 55 1.4?

[@AMEN.GLOBAL]

So I’m looking to switch from Canon to Sony but looking for the best camera and lens. I do photography and videography so what do you suggest? I do studio, landscapes, portraits, everything really. I’m looking for the best but also to keep my backpack light if possible.

[@Konrad162]

Hello, As A Sony user, what would you recommend Sony A7RII (+cash back) or Sony A7III? I'm completely new to the system. Does A7RII have eye focus in video mode / recording? - I couldn't find the answer anywhere? If not, does A7III have?

[@Hubertkumberdale]

Hey Jason. The A7iii and A7Rii are now the same price. Do you think the A7iii image quality is on par? If resolution is not an issue which one would you recommend for general photos?

[@mgportraits]

Hi Jason, I used my Canon 70-200 f2.8L lens with Sigma mc-11 in my new A73, i was unsuccessful. The focusing was terrible. Suggestions?

[@marioku6613]

Thank you so much for this video! I have one question... when I tried to set the 4K Record Setting on my a7iii as is in this video, I've got less options than what it shown in this video... in this video, (5:54) there are : 30p 100M, 30p 60M, 24p 100M, 24p 60M : as recording option under the 4K recording. But when I followed the instruction, I only got : 25p 100M, 25p 60M: as recording option under the 4K recording. I was wondering if anyone else had same outcome or/and if anyone know how to fix it. Thank you so much!!!!

[@mfryworld]

Awesome! Thank you! I have seen a half dozen of these, and yours is the best. Secretly I was really waiting for yours. My A7iii came last weekend. First look it is awesome. I will use this to set it up and practice all afternoon. My first pro shoot with it is tonight. A boudoir session so low light capability be tested. Have a great time in Cuba! Peace!

[@highstyleproductions5112]

Just got mine Bruh!!!!!

[@jayj97921]

Does e front curtain not create bandings when used with HSS?

[@joegiannettijr7302]

Do you normally keep you aspect ratio at 16x9?

[@josecolon8143]

Today I made the jump! From Canon to Sony, got the a7riii and the a7iii!

[@taisho1125R]

what does that mean "Hold Weight"? with the camera strap? do other straps "feel" like the camera weighs less?

[@fotografsnaurisslokenbergs3059]

Thnks for this vid. You answered to the main question that is you can change modes, so that means apsc lenses can be used... nobody said that. Thnks man... looks like i wont have to by Nikon ;)

[@OptimaMrL]

I blame you for influencing my decision (over the last two years) to finally move from Canon to Sony!!! Thank you.

[@ChadChristian]

Nice job on the 2016 Unboxing video mixed with Casey Neistat throwing everything around. Lol just messing. Love your videos man.

[@masterofimages58]

Hi fella. Just got A7 mk3 , What a great piece of kit. Problem is the manual doesn’t talk. There a lot of guys giving tutorials on how to use. they all have different ways of getting the message across, ( crap music in the background , strange hair, shouting.) You, well you get to the point, you are straight talking. I’ll be following your advice. Thanx Jason.

[@nature_sweet_vibes]

Does this Sony mirrorless cameras have or can have issues with back/front focus or this is an issue only for DSLR cameras ? I mean for sony bodies there is still a calibration needed depending on the lenses or the AF system through the electonic viewfinder is totally different and needs no adjustments at all ?

[@j.r.farrar775]

@Jason Lanier - Elec Front Curtain Shutter....question you stated that you leave it ON (although backwards in the visuals) however with it on and using HSS (which you seem to use fairly often in your videos) It seems to leave BANDING in the photos with High shutter speeds. Do you turn this OFF when shooting those high shutter speed flash sync photos to avoid this?

[@mickspawn]

Hell yes brother the unboxing is awesome just chuck that shit out yo

[@MrEroshan]

A bit of misinformation by Jason regarding LONG EXPOSURE NOISE REDUCTION. very time that you take a photo with a long shutter speed, your image is prone to increased noise and hot pixels (frozen, bright pixels in the photo). Long exposure noise reduction aims to fix this. With this setting enabled, your camera will take two photos every time that your shutter speed is longer than one second. However, you don’t need to keep your camera still the entire time. Only the first photo actually records the scene in front of you. For the second photo, your camera takes a photo with the shutter closed, recording a completely black image - that is, except for noise. Your camera then subtracts out the hot pixels and noise, using the black image as a reference. This is a very useful feature! If you shoot photos at night, you’ll likely see a noticeable benefit from using your camera’s long exposure noise reduction. Works in RAW and jpeg.

[@1Know1tHurts]

Wow, thanks a lot for this piece of information.

[@FastAkira]

Long exposure noise reduction works better than a noise reduction software?

[@CorwynGC]

@@FastAkira They work differently. If the noise you are getting is related to the system, long exposure noise reduction will do a much better job at reducing it. If it is essentially random, it won't help much, and noise reduction software will do a better job.

[@SteveMillerhuntingforfood]

You are correct. However, If you are shooting astro with long exposures, like 20-30 sec, you want it off. But if you shoot astro, you already know that Sony has other NR issues for astro shooters.

[@kiv9431]

Hey Jason, how do manage to transfer images from a7iii to iPhone with iOS 13? It’s been broken for a while now. The latest app version still isn’t working properly. Any suggestions?

[@abymathew295]

the best unboxing ever...LOL

[@akhan7131]

what about iso settings can i manual set iso in 50 other iso range

[@rdepiro88]

Where Can i find your white balance video. Being a canon shooter. Is there a white balance way you recommend. i know it could be a pain to match the colors for Canon?

[@RayvonXP]

Jason I was hoping that you would do this video. Can you make another just talking about the focus modes and features. More specifically the "eye focus" feature which is the primary reason I bought the A7iii. The manual, the online version, doesn't mention this feature at all.

[@wendystumbaugh695]

@3:25 "Fedora Nation" LOL!!!

[@rezaVfx]

Thx Jason! Do you usually wide or flexible spot?

[@JasonLanierPhotography]

You’re welcome. Usually I shoot wide area. I only use Flexible Spot if it isn’t finding focus with wide area :)

[@rezaVfx]

@@JasonLanierPhotography nice! So wide + eye af is good enough for tac sharp portrait! Thx

[@tomrhardwick]

Enjoy this camera, it's a game-changer. Is that JL copyrighted? I'd like to use it. Thanks for the wham bam thank you ma'am automatic fire setup video. That's the way to do it.

[@ROD9569]

That was funny ending.

[@luanskrelja232]

How did you have the 30 fps option in 4k, my a7iii only has 25

[@omerabbas2001]

Hey I've those same skull candy headphones

[@zeenchin85]

I’m having issues that my steadyshot setting is not available on my a7iii.im using metabones V with 24-70mm sigma art lens Canon ef mount.the focus is on and off and I have to switch to manual for awhile before the camera recognises the the subject and be able to autofocus.the problem keeps on occurring after a few shots.would be helpful if you could help me on this as I have search forums to no avail.thanks !

[@RyoHazuki224]

Gotta save this one for when I get my A7III haha!

[@checkeredflagfilms]

it seems your setting up stills and movie at the same time. don't you use separate 'mode' settings for say, stills, slo-mo, 4k film? I'd like to see a separate clip on each of these separate settings and how you save each to memory.

[@josephbarberphotography]

more unboxing videos please . haha ;)