Custom Buttons Setup | Run & Gun filming with the Sony A7Sii Part 3

[@SaltyRoan]

Matt! I don't follow many people but I always like learning, so I watch your first... then your second... then I was like... where is the third?!?!?! I looked and looked thinking I missed something! Thank you for putting it out, kinda made me have an OCD flip out! I appreciate it!

[@whoismatt]

Haha thanks Bart!

[@svenfilms7037]

Just had my A7S ii for about 5 hours and now I fully understand it because of your videos. Thank you so much.

[@whoismatt]

YESS GOOD! Thanks for watching!

[@sixfoot6films]

This is gold and if you're ever in Sydney the beers are on me!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Dimitri! Hope to visit Australia someday!

[@SLASHA__]

don't know what I'd do without this series of videos ahahahah

[@whoismatt]

Haha thanks!!!

[@hugof3530]

Huge thanks Matt, I just got this camera and this helped a lot. Cheers from France!

[@whoismatt]

+Hugo Fuentes thanks Hugo!

[@BuckBowen]

I'm really excited to use these custom buttons! Thanks Matt.

[@SullyCortez]

Love this series matt this is great for Sony cameras... thank you once again!

[@daveassender1099]

Yep! Best series eva

[@whoismatt]

Haha thanks Sully! I was a little hesitant to make it initially, afraid that people wouldn't want to watch me ramble about the A7Sii minutiae for hours. Glad you like it!

[@keithhopkin]

same

[@owentetley8351]

mate these tutorials meant i could use the camera on a job within a few hours of holding it very useful

[@AidanBelizaire]

You will always own a little piece of my heart for this series amibro. Thanks from the UK!

[@whoismatt]

+Aidan Belizaire hahaha! Thanks Aidan!

[@PhotographyAttitude]

With the Dial / Wheel Lock set to "Lock" you can hold Fn for 3 seconds and it will Lock the Control Wheel and other dials to avoid accidental changes.

[@chadwin]

Photography Attitude boom great pro tip! I just set that up. Huge life saver so I don't bump the wheels and change everything when I'm locked and loaded!

[@whoismatt]

Blowing my mind here! Thanks for the tip!

[@max.boeger]

Great video series! These tips will be quite helpful when I get my Sony a7s II (as soon as I have the money...in a year or so :D ). Keep up these informative videos.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it when you get one!

[@igouroum]

Thanks for taking the time Matt. Really helpful for setting up my A7rII. All the best!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Marc! :)

[@tobybajrovic]

Mate thank you so much for this video, it has seriously changed the way I shoot.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Toby!

[@deanrojas]

Thank you so much!!! Just got the a7sii and this series helped out a ton

[@KidIndia]

Dude I really appreciate your videos. I did a big event using the as7ii and realized that I need to learn more to get the most out of this

[@chadwin]

Awesome video! I made some more custom button changes today. Honestly your mode dial 1 and 2 between 24fps and 60fps has been a huge game changer for me. Getting some really nice slow mo type shots super easily now!

[@whoismatt]

Nice!!!

[@qadrir]

Matt thanks very awesome video. I really appreciate your hard work.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Rayhan!

[@beenlowe19]

Matt you are awesome! Thank you so much for the help!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Benjamin! :D

[@LordHansCapon]

You're such a legend for making these!

[@hyrmedia]

Greetings from Spain! Very useful videos! Thanks!!

[@whoismatt]

Thank you! Glad my videos helped you! I'm hoping to visit Madrid later this year! :)

[@manuelzaffani3517]

Thank you Matt, once again, for these great videos! I hope that after the part 4 you'll make other tips videos about the a7s II

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Manuel! I plan on it

[@VideoBaseie]

Another cracking video Matt, thanks alot. My only change that ive made is to the gamma assist button. Like you said, gamma assist is just to saturated for me and looks awful. Instead ive changed this to picture profile select. I notice that when you turn off the picture profile on the camera it automatically reverts to the creative style you have selected. I set my creative style to standard with some added contrast and saturation and some extra sharpness. I find this way more customizable then the gamma assist option. So now i just press the button to bring up the picture profile select, scroll over twice from PP8 to OFF and it jumps then to my creative style. Then just to the reverse to get back to Matt Flat. Its the same amount of button presses, but its more controllable.

[@whoismatt]

Good idea! Thanks for sharing :)

[@NOYBNOYB]

Hello Matt, your videos have helped me quite a bit. I have one big question that I cant seem to find ANYONE who has answered or thought of... The custom keys are awesome. The custom menu is awesome. -Can you program a custom key to bring up your custom menu? The custom keys are there to save you from having to go into the menu so wouldnt it make sense to have a key that pulls up your favorites? Please let me know if you might know the answer. Thanks for all the videos!

[@maximusperseo]

Man thank you very much you are the master of Sony God bless you!!

[@nicoleshackelford3390]

Your videos are incredible. Quick Question: I primarily shoot with a 16-35mm and a 50mm Canon lens w/ adapter Should I just turn off SteadyShot Focal Length settings for the 16-35 and turn it on for the 50? Thanks Matt!!

[@whoismatt]

Hey! I would leave steadyshot on

[@SocyQueen2012]

Thank you Matt for a great video!

[@whoismatt]

+Olga Celle thanks Olga!

[@Musicaadorecchio]

Hi Matt great video! What's this tutorial setup?

[@whoismatt]

Are you referring to my camera setup for recording the vlog? Or?

[@Musicaadorecchio]

Matt WhoisMatt Johnson yes

[@whoismatt]

Sony A7Sii recording with a Sennheiser G3 for audio recording into a Zoom h4n. Nothing too fancy. :)

[@Musicaadorecchio]

thanks and what about color profile? lens? aperture?

[@murielrebora5531]

Hey Matt! Wouldn't it be cool to be able to adjust also how your custom buttons behave depending on what memory you're recalling. Say I have M2 setup for stills photos shooting. In that scenario I'd love to have my custom buttons setup be different (e.g no need for steadyshot focal length or gamma assist) I'm assuming this is not possible but wouldn't it be amazing?

[@whoismatt]

I believe that these settings transfer depending on your Memory if it is set to 1 or 2, so you should be able to do this.

[@OnlyBARKMATTER]

Great tutorial. I've been able to fully customise my a6300 with your help.

[@whoismatt]

Awesome!

[@purpletosh]

Brilliant video series, thank you!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks :D

[@vntemosvisuals4641]

Reallty eyeopening video! thanks What adapter are you using for the sigma lens?

[@whoismatt]

Thanks! I use this adapter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH-0nJ-XfceXn5Y

[@pepo.gabrielcarranza]

Ty Matt. I must confess that I was very scared when I touched my a7sii for the first time, but after we watch your videos (together), we are getting in love more and more.

[@whoismatt]

Awesome! So glad!

[@danielzee]

Great video Matt, thanks.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Daniel!

[@wandering-mystic]

Thanks Matt! Once again saving me from having to read the manual!! You da' bomb!

[@whoismatt]

Haha you're welcome Dan!

[@reneecker116]

Hey Matt, can you explain how you set up the white balance in different situations on a wedding. I think this is the hardest part at a wedding. Would appreciate that :)

[@whoismatt]

Hey Rene! I manually dial in my white balance using Kelvin values. I’ve added this to my list of video ideas :)

[@reneecker116]

Matt WhoisMatt Johnson thanks Matt! Btw love your vids..

[@celestinepictures7917]

i wish every youtube tutorial was like this

[@whoismatt]

+Celestine Studios haha thank you!

[@eirikskarstein9964]

Hows the ND throttle? Heard alot of negative things about it. Otherwise, great video!

[@whoismatt]

I love it, but I have the Nikon mount version which includes both aperture and ND controls on the adapter.

[@LUNTK]

Hi Matt, I love your videos! Helped me a lot! Is there a way to keep the color-information from the gamma display assist when transferring your shots to the PC?

[@whoismatt]

+LUNTK thank you! Unfortunately no, not that I'm aware of.

[@GroundUpProduct00]

Yay finally here !

[@whoismatt]

FINALLY

[@Justistified]

Thanks you so much for this incwedibw info!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Ano!

[@julesrampton3489]

Hey Matt, Have you ever had a problem with the SONY AS7II turning itself off? I'm not sure if it's the adapter, fault with the camera or what really, it's happened a few times now. It's not the battery by the way.

[@GrandGeneralKukov]

Hi Matt, a great video, as always! Q: Do you know if it's possible to "zoom out" when viewing images/video you've taken in view mode to see all the clips on a grid? Coming from a Canon I liked when reviewing shots/footage, being able to "zoom out" and view everything as a tiny thumbnail, which made it easier to find and review specific clips. On the A7Sii, as far as I can tell, you can see viewer settings by clicking on the clip and going to control panel to control that specific clip, or clicking up (Disp) on the wheel to give you an overview of the file (although it seems on videos do not display any info), but I can't find a way to view a grid of thumbnails. Tried Googling and couldn't find a solution - any thoughts?

[@whoismatt]

Thanks! Hit the play button on the back of the camera to bring up videos you have shot. Then hit menu. Go to "View Mode". Select "Date View". This should bring up a calendar. The current date should have a little play button with a video clip in it. Select the current date. There's your preview thumbnails in a grid patter. :)

[@GrandGeneralKukov]

Ah-maze-ing! Thanks a lot, Matt! I've been looking for that for months and was starting to think Sony didn't put a grid view on there. Google search didn't point it out either. Very helpful, thanks, Sony A7Sii master!

[@qadrir]

Matt question what will be your go to lens with say Run & Gun setting? I personally like to stay with Sony 16 - 35 for the ultra wide however, most often switching to 24-70 GM for variety of reasons. Which lens you will consider a must for typical Run & Gun Weddings?

[@whoismatt]

For me I stick to prime lenses, usually a 24mm and 50mm. But if I had to pick one zoom lens i would probably go with the 24-70.

[@qadrir]

Agree.

[@Jeops]

Hey Matt, great video as always. I'm just curious how often you take stills with this camera if any? Also, what is your go to lenses when shooting these events? Thanks.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Jeovany! I use the camera for timelapses too, it works well. Shooting on Sigma ART 50 and 24mm.

[@A.Lewisfilms]

Matt thanks for sharing! What is the blue ring around the lens? some kind of converter?

[@ericknorpp8238]

ND Throttle Variable ND Filter

[@whoismatt]

Yup it's usually either an ND Throttle or Fotodiox Nikon to E mount adapter

[@JetspotNetworks]

My concern is, how to keep the focus locked to a subject, and keep walking, and the camera should not hunt for other points to focus, until I change or half click shutter or change focus point.

[@penguinpringles]

Matt, do you find resting the camera on your beard helps with stabilisation?

[@whoismatt]

+David yes. Definitely. 😂

[@CarloTimothy]

finally i've been waiting Matt! huzzaahhhh

[@whoismatt]

Haha thanks Carlo!

[@WilliamHerasme]

Hey Mat! What kind of a lens adopter are you using if you don't mind me asking.

[@whoismatt]

Hey William! Fotodiox Nikon to E mount adapter and Vizelez ND Throttle Nikon to E mount adapter.

[@WilliamHerasme]

***** Thank you!

[@ToriDeetz]

Hello, we're using this camera for both video and photo - requiring very different settings. Is it possible to preset a range of settings (one whole configuration for photo and one for video) and toggle between the two when switching?

[@whoismatt]

Yup! You’ll use the mode dial for that

[@willholton]

AMAZING BRO!

[@whoismatt]

+Will Holton thanks Will!

[@JetspotNetworks]

Do you keep both of this off : AEL w/shutter - OFF ; AF w/shutter - OFF ? For example, a situation, the bride is walking along an alley, and you are walking all the way backwards, but the a7s2 will keep hunting the focus point, even after you select the bride at the 1st second. I dont think, the a7s2 locks the focus after the half click and doesnt track the object right until we stop ? So, may be the solution would be, keep AEL w/shutter - OFF ; AF w/shutter - OFF Then manually focus the bride's face, and then start walking, so that until you stop walking, the focus is always on the bride's face only, since AF-C is enabled. Will this workaround work ?

[@whoismatt]

I would use the Face Detect autofocus, which should keep it focused on their face. Otherwise I would use manual focus and stay the same distance away so they stay in focus.

[@whoismatt]

That's worth a shot. :) I usually use Face detection.

[@NostalgicRoe]

Do you use the zoom in 4K? Curious if there is a huge drop in quality or not.

[@whoismatt]

Yup all the time. No bigger drop than cropping in post.

[@keepcool67]

Hey Matt! I love watching your videos. I have a question. Is setting the white balance when shooting better than just adjusting it in post? Does it just save time in editing or does it make the quality of the video better overall?

[@whoismatt]

Hey Andrew! Because the A7Sii doesn't record video in raw it is VERY important that you set your white balance in camera when shooting, otherwise your shots color can be way off and impossible to fix.

[@keepcool67]

Matt WhoisMatt Johnson Thanks!

[@tomaszmajewski2361]

on the a7iii, the zoom and focus magnifier don't work on the preset 1 and 2 video modes when I assign them to a custom button. Do they only work in M mode?

[@maxbijl3927]

Hi Matt, What are the best settings for vlogging with a Sony A7Sii? Tried a lot of settings but one of the things I don't like is that the autofocus isn't working that fast as it has to. Pls can you help me. Kind Regard

[@whoismatt]

+MABI hey! I keep my A7sii on "wide" when using autofocus with my 16-35mm Sony lens. Autofocus won't be as fast as on the a6500 but it should still work decently quick. Hope that helps!

[@CME608]

Thank you so much you helped a lot

[@whoismatt]

+Cme608 glad to help! 😉

[@marcusladniuk-langford9259]

Top man thanks 🙏

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Marcus

[@Heyyluis]

hey Matt quick question can we make the shutter button be the movie button by any chance? I've tried making it to the movie button because I don't want the red button to be the movie button. it bugs me lol..... is it possible on the Sony a7sii? I see every other option for example the closes button to the shutter is the C1 but I can't find the shutter button. maybe im tripping but if you can clarify that with me that would be cool! thanks Matt!

[@whoismatt]

Hey Luis! Unfortunately no, you can’t map the shutter button to record unfortunately.

[@Divineshot]

I think I love you.... lol jk, but awesome tutorials! I went from a canon rebel t5i, to this camera! Haven't shot anything yet but headed out after these videos! 📽📽📽

[@whoismatt]

I love you too! Enjoy the a7sii :)

[@clivemclaughlin3920]

Hi Matt, AM I right in saying that aps-c/full frame selection can't be shortcutted to a button?? Pretty darn annoying!

[@onenarrowdoor]

I keep this setting as my last viewed item in the menu, so that Menu button becomes (effectively) the same as any other custom button. Press it once and you can instantly switch between apsc and 35.

[@whoismatt]

Unfortunately not Clive, one of the few major drawbacks of this camera.

[@lmahesh26]

You're the best!

[@whoismatt]

Haha thanks Mahesh!

[@RuXTaR]

I was very interested in the finder/monitor sel. function but I could not find it on my A7II. Is that's an A7SII thing? It is very annoying when that happens.

[@whoismatt]

I haven't tested this on the A7ii. If it isn't there, I'm sorry. :(

[@lostinmusicalspace2480]

Im using my Sony a7sii with a Metabones adaptor and my Canon 50mm 1.8STM lens, do I have to manually put in the focal length or can I use auto for the SteadyShot Adjust?

[@whoismatt]

I would just use auto

[@JetspotNetworks]

I use 24-70mm f2.8 GM and 35mm f2.8 and there are situations, where I need the focus to stay locked to bride's face only, when she is walking all the way. And Im at f2.8 or f4 lets say.

[@amaaniqbal3836]

Sir....i have a sony A7s2 ....My c4 button has reprogrammed automatically , now when I select a picture and hit the delete button it shows the image index . I tried everything like restoring the factory settings and everything . But nothing happened. Plz give a solution.

[@dnadesignco]

So Solid

[@dnadesignco]

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[@pscfrei]

Hey Matt, I really like your tutorials and i'm a huge fan of yours. I am a 14 y/o filmmaker from switzerland and will soonly upgrade from my Canon 60D. I sadly cant afford a amazing FS5 but so i found the a7sii which is still very expensive for me (especially if i should afford a lens aswell). So i saw that the soonly coming out a6500 has inbody stabilization and everything awesome. Could you do a review and compare it to the a7sii and maybe anliitle bit to the fs5. Thank you Matt i love you and have a great day. Greetings Pascal Frei

[@whoismatt]

Hey Pascal! Glad to help! I may pick up an a6500 eventually, it looks like a pretty cool camera.

[@pscfrei]

Matt WhoisMatt Johnson Okay well then im wating for that 👍😊

[@timotheeferreol]

It's a good video but the only thing is that that way of customizing button is made for using the a7sII with non-sony lenses

[@whoismatt]

+Timothée Ferreol hey Timothée! You’re more than welcome to tweak things to your liking 😁

[@timotheeferreol]

Of course yeah :) I just thought it might have been an interesting thing to say in the video, because with a sony lense you might wanna create button to switch between Auto to manual focus, or to different type of focus settings :)

[@8amfilms]

YAY! Finally! lol.

[@whoismatt]

FINALLY! :)