Sony A7C Tutorial - How To Auto Focus When Recording Video

[@TheRapidRadish]

I bought this as my first camera and didn’t even know how to use it until I found this channel. Thank you!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Happy to help and thank you for the kind words :)

[@BrainlezDope]

Same here I’m actually learning a lot right now as I watch this vid.

[@mjos6957]

Thank you I watched most of your contents about the Sony a7c it’s help me a lot bought one few days ago. I was lost but now that I found this channel I’m lost no more 🙏

[@M.Montgomery]

3:31 I changed "touch focus tracking" by accident. This video is a life saver. I was about to send the camera back "due to defective focusing mechanism".

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yeah, it happens all the time and some people prefer to just have it off... All the best, Jay

[@Cmnero7]

just got my a7c! its my first sony full frame mirrorless camera and your videos have been so thorough and helpful while acclimating!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad you like them Josh and thanks for the kind words :)

[@marcusconquered6898]

I'm going to be recording more videos for my training and future youtube channel. The a7c is what I'm planning to get. Thanks for all the tips!

[@EntertainingWithBeth]

You are SOOO good!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you very much Beth :) I really appreciate the kind words and generous super thanks also!! All the best, Jay

[@WalkontheWildlifeSide]

Thanks very much! I'm just starting out and bought the Sony A7C. I'm going to save this video and will study it. Thanks again for all information.

[@SOUTHERNLIFETIMES]

Thanks for this video! Recently purchased the A7C & your video is very helpful for beginners!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bensgadgetreviews]

thank you so much for this tutorial! very helpful for me, a camera noob.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Awesome video! I think this tipped me over the edge to get this camera.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Good choice for the money and power ;)

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

@@Jason_Hermann done. I also got the FX3 😆😀

[@Atamaii]

I watched this twice and took notes to apply to the Sony A7S III. I'm having issues getting focus tracking to stick to moving objects. Its a good tip to set transition speed fastest. Others suggest tracking works better with: more contrast in the subject vs background, less depth of field. Appreciated. Its annoying that in the A7SIII, in Stills Mode, there are Focus Tracking settings that do not show in Movie Mode

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hello and yes you have tracking options for both stills and video which are different and just adds to the confusion. Also, when tracking moving subjects, you lose face/eye detection function when recording @ 120p encase you did not know... I'm not 100% sure if the A7S III behaves the same as the A7C in this regard, but I believe this is the case. Depth of field and subject contrast as it relates to the background is also a very big deal and is usual the result of a failed focus I would say. It's definitely not easy getting everything perfect, but with practice and the correct settings for the given situation, it's a lot easier! All the best, Jay

[@daniqccr]

LOOOOOOOVEEEEE the video man, yeah, in caps!

[@Ungracefulmovement]

the best guide to AF settings I've found. Thanks.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it helped!

[@M.Montgomery]

Thanks Jason! You are the a7c guide 👍

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you very much! :)

[@ismagine]

These tips also work for the Sony ZV1!! Thanks for the tutorial.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Oh yeah, the cameras work pretty much the same and you are very welcome ;)

[@Woolpedia-Kanal]

Thanks a million!

[@capecrusader5389]

ALWAYS BEEN HELPFUL..COOL AND EASY SHARE!!

[@louisbao_]

This video helped me a lot, thank you so much!

[@keifer39]

I stumbled upon your channel about a week ago and I've learned so much. I got the A7c on release day and just picked up the ZV1 as a B cam 2 weeks ago, your videos on these units have been awesome in helping me properly use my gear. I have much better understanding of my cameras thanks to your tutorials. Thank you very much. I will be dropping something in your tip jar.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you so much for the kind words and I really appreciate you visiting the Tip Jar ;) Happy Holidays, Jay.

[@janelk8112]

Your videos are great! All of them. Great job on your reviews and tests with a lot of nuance and personal experiences. Thank you.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you very much :)

[@DaddyyCrab]

Very well explained. Thank you. 😎 ✅

[@thatsreallyamoon]

Switching over from Lumix to the A7c. Sold all of my plethora of lenses because I know I use only either FULL WIDE or TELEPHOTO and nothing in between. This video is great. Never before had I needed to worry about video AF LOL. Phase detect really is the bomb.

[@theallinfam1702]

Just bought the A7c and much to learn thanks for all the info

[@GuilDormeus]

I’ve been debating on getting two A7c or one A7Siii and you sold me on the A7c. It’s a really powerful camera for video. Thanks for the video

[@Jason_Hermann]

I love it!

[@ArdenDIY]

Thank you . I decide to buy it.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@sreeshab4093]

excellent presentation and knowledge share, thanks

[@Diamondbeach]

I like your teaching techniques. I’m a visual learner this this is very helpful!

[@OverdriveMusic]

Man is a genius!

[@juns.journey007]

Thank you for this tutorial video. Just bought my 1st Sony A7C cam and now i need to follow these settings. Keep it up 🙌

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind words :)

[@sabymondal]

It was very helpful. Thanks!

[@timmytakemefishin6336]

Awesome tips! I just got my A7C for Christmas so this video was very helpfull! Thankyou!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vagaboots]

This was insanely helpful! Thank you!

[@Quiinn]

Thank you Jay! Just got my a7C and your videos totally helped me out. 💕

[@Jason_Hermann]

You're very welcome Ashy!

[@somethingcrazy713]

👏 👏 Good God this camera is amazing 👏

[@ExploreCreateCapture]

Awesome video🔥🙌

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks 🔥

[@SinCityDetail]

Thank you for this. I shoot detailing videos using my A7C, and when I'd focus on the floor board in front of the driver's seat to vacuum, as soon as my arm got in the shot, it would focus on the back of my arm instead of where I wanted it...on the floor board where I'm vacuuming.

[@Jason_Hermann]

For harder situations like that, you can switch the camera to Manual Focus after you focus on the floorboard... then take your shot and switch it back to AF. The other option would be to select a smaller focus point on the floorboard area and make sure your arm does not cross that focus point, but I think Manual Focus is the way to go for stuff like this...

[@SinCityDetail]

@Jason_Hermann I'm going to try that. Thank you, this has been driving me crazy.

[@misterunfocused7818]

When I was trying to use touch focus, it wasn't working for me. It led me here. So thank you for answering that question, and a few more!

[@helloiamjoshie]

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Great to hear!

[@storiesbyabhishek6011]

Thanks buddy for this settings

[@laleaksu7651]

Thank u so much ,my camera is new, your infos helped much

[@Jason_Hermann]

You’re welcome 😊

[@KennethGoh]

Great video. I found your tips most useful.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Siva-ib2wm]

very helpful video, thank you.

[@abipraya-nj7mm]

Wow it's really complete

[@kolapyellow7631]

Great tips. I'll look for these tips in a7ii. See if it has it.

[@WildTasteBuds]

Hey, sony a7c is my first ever camera. It was getting difficult to learn about as there is so much of it to know. Thanks to you from making all this so easy by your videos. Thank you. IF YOU COULD ALSO COME WITH A VIDEO FOR BEST SETTING OF A7C FOR DAYLIGHT, INDIORS AND NIGHT TIME SHOOTING. 🙏🙏 CHEERS FROM INDIA 🙏

[@seventail]

Every camera needs a video manual like this

[@nicoleenesse]

This is great!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you!

[@Beautybyjorge]

I really appreciate you doing this video. It was extremely helpful. Thank you

[@Jason_Hermann]

You are very welcome Jorge :)

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[@manasavavilapalli]

Thank you for the A7 c tutorials.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad you like them and thank you for the kind comments :)

[@CoachBay]

Got the Sony A7C this week and this was just what I needed. Thanks man 👊

[@Jason_Hermann]

Your very welcome Coach Bay and thanks for the kind comments ;)

[@charles6724]

Very good overall video. I learned a lot about my new A7C that was delivered this week. The pro tip was killer, but you blew it by showing us how you have your function menu set, but you didn't show us the step or the process to reconfigure the function menu settings. That was a tease...otherwise, a great video.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hi Charles and I appreciate the kind words and feedback. Also, I did show you how to configure the function menu here: 9:42. I'm deep in the menu system here and this is where you set-up your function menu as you see fit. Now, by pressing the Fn Button on the back of the camera is what actually brings you into the function menu when using the camera normally. I hope that helps and I should have been a little more clear when I was delivering the pro tip ;) Jay

[@charles6724]

@@Jason_Hermann I watched that section last night and again now. You show us how to get in the function setting menu, you show us how to turn those settings that are there on and off, but I never saw a reconfiguration. That is not in the video as I have looked repeatedly. I will play around with the camera and explore...hopefully it is self explanatory but....happy holidays.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hi Charles, I totally hear what you are saying and I could have been more detailed for sure. However, when I clicked on the facial recognition icon that is how you change it. It brought me into the sub menu configuration and I could have selected anything at that moment, but had the facial recognition already selected. With that being said, for a much more detailed breakdown of the function menu please check out this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3W4foWJotd5Ztk Even though I was using the A6600, but the concepts are all exactly the same and should clear up any confusion you might have.

[@charles6724]

@@Jason_Hermann I appreciate you "hearing" what I am stating and your responsiveness. And you are correct when you went into the submenu, you changed nothing because it was already set and that is exactly what I am referring to. For newbies like me, seeing you subtract and add a different icon would have completed the instruction, but again overall good video and I will check out the other link you referenced. Thanks for being a class act!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Anytime Charles ;) My goal hear is to help you out so again, I appreciate the feedback and will try to be more clear next time when it comes to stuff like that... Happy Holidays :)

[@ParavuthTT]

Thanks Jason for the review. I’ve just bought a new Gimbal, Weebill 3 for my Sony A7C. The issue I have is that the Gimbal requires the camera to turn on PC remote in order to connect with the Gimbal, but the issue is when PC remote is on, the Eye tracking focus is disable. Do you know how to get this fixed? Much appreciated!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes, that sucks and no work around that I know of if you have PC Remote enabled. What I do when filming with the gimbal and people, is use no cable and just hit record on the camera instead ;)

[@kalelinslo235]

Great video! Thanks for the in-depth info. Keep it up man!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks! Will do!

Thank you so much for this video 🎉

[@hermanoteixeiramachado]

Very good. From Brazil.

[@Kidsonss]

Excellent presentation as always - explains everything succinctly so even a laymen like me can understand - thank you Sir

[@Jason_Hermann]

You are very welcome and thank you very much for the kind words Ron :)

[@cris_andree_]

This is the video I was looking for. Thank you very much! I’ll subscribe :)

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you :)

[@markshirley01]

Very helpful thank Jay

[@kunalkatdare9799]

Super helpful

[@franciscofacal2286]

Great video! Thanks man!

[@Jason_Hermann]

You bet!

[@danpark3357]

Great tips!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks Dan!

[@FooPiew]

Thank you! You are the best!!

[@Jason_Hermann]

You're welcome and thanks ;)

[@bobbyf5357]

Excellent job man!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks a lot!

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

Great video ! Thanks !

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you too!

[@kaveen04]

It's helpful, thanks ♥

[@Jason_Hermann]

You're welcome!

[@renasfpolis]

Thank you so much for this video! I especially liked the examples illustrating what you meant in each setting.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cakepopfriends3916]

Thanks Jason. Followed all your settings exactly .Would be helpful to slow down and make the exact menus stay on screen a little longer for newbies like myself. Have a wonderful year ahead! almost at 100k~

[@Jason_Hermann]

Please pause the video while watching to fallow along!! I do hear ya, but the video would way too long if I went much slower. I do agree with you also though, and the best answer I have is to pause... Thanks for the kind words and all the best :) Jay

[@habsida]

훌륭한 예제에 훌륭한 강의입니다. 감사해요!

[@jamesasmr9271]

Great video 👍🏻

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks 👍

[@santoshmore221]

Thanks , need one video on s&Q settings 😊

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for the comments and I will see what I can do ;)

[@ComicKairi]

Wow I was just hoping you would upload something like this!! Been watching and rewatching your beginner overview for the a7c!!! Made me fully appreciate my new cam. Thank you so much for all your work! ☺️✨

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it was helpful and thank you very much for the kind words :)

[@DaaliFilm]

Great stuff!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad you think so :)

[@sj830925]

This is great! Thank u!

[@Jason_Hermann]

You're so welcome!

[@followtheboat]

Really useful review, thank you. I normally shoot with a GH5, which I love, but this little camera is going to help me get more creative, especially with slow focus transitions etc. I discovered the custom function menu earlier this morning and it's damn useful! Cheers.

[@techtester1153]

Heartening to see you covering all the aspects - Much respect and Thanks a Ton!!! Videography tutorials are so much appreciated - please cover everything related to Videos in this series for A7C please - Thanks in advance :-)

[@Jason_Hermann]

Much appreciated and what else would you like to see in particular? Jay

[@techtester1153]

@@Jason_Hermann Thanks for replying - this is one amazing camera body. Would wish to see more Videography related content and Your thoughts on best yet affordable lenses to use with this system, thanks again 😀 (currently I have the 35 mm Sony f1.8, had bought only body)

[@JimDaneker]

Excellent and concise. Great video, thank you!

[@christiandost1315]

Great video, this truly helps 😊 I knew the features allready but it was well explained and led to more and deeper understanding 🌞 Great job 👍🏻

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it was helpful Christian, and thanks for the kind words :)

[@KarolsCorner]

Thank you so much for all your helpful and informative videos! I’m using my A7C with a sigma 105mm macro lens and Im finding that the light in the videos flickers while filming and my skin shade looks more pink/yellow at times, especially when I’m showing a product (I make makeup videos). Any advice or direction I can go in? Thank you!!!

[@Beyondmeasurable]

Thanks man!

[@dianamendoza8577]

You’re the best! Thank you so much!

[@Jason_Hermann]

You're welcome :)

[@johanneshfn]

good vid🙏🏼

[@PedroDeltellColomer]

Very nice video! Thanks!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad you liked it and thanks for the comments ;)

[@BigPhil]

Fantastic tips mate, they will definitely improve my workflow! Much appreciated :)

[@Jason_Hermann]

Great to hear and thanks for the comments Phil ;)

[@davidstone4264]

Very helpful video! Thank you so much. Would you mind providing some information about autofocus/tracking/face recognition/eye tracking in higher resolution and/or frame rates? Like when and why do these features stop working?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hi David, Facial/ eye recognition and tracking works in 4k @ 24p as long as you have proxy recording off. When recording 1080 @ 120p the facial/eye recognition and tracking does not work.

[@Plus39]

Hello, I watched this video about 20 times, but I do not know with my A7C I cannot use the mode AF-A but only manual or AF-C, there is any reason or settiming that I'm doing wrong. Thank you from Italy 🌍

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hey there, Do you have the camera set to movie mode? When in video or movie mode you don't have AF-S or AF-A available as those are photo modes only.

[@Plus39]

@@Jason_Hermann, thank you. So that’s bad because with the AF-C when I Take a video outside with my face, anyway the camera it’s keeping zoom in and out 🥲

[@DanteVF]

Nice tuitorial

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks

[@javidavi]

Hi Jason! Great content! Something I have noticed on my A7C is that object tracking does not work when filming in 4K and having an external monitor connected via HDMI (only spot focus works). Have you observed the same? (I'm thinking maybe I have misconfigured something). Note that object tracking DOES work with external monitor when filming on HD. Thanks!

[@nicolasheinemusic]

I just read the manual. Eye AF does not work in [XAVC S 4K]. Also not in [30p 100M]/[25p 100M] or [120p]/[100p]. Since this video is in 4k - I really don't know how he did this. Probably recorded in HD and upscaled? Anyone knows if they fixed this with the new A74?

[@apurimedia]

On my A7C, I noticed similar behavior when connected to an external monitor and it won’t execute Object Tracking when shooting 4K, however, it allows Touch Focus only. Kind of disappointing when shooting 4K but seems to work in all HD formats other than 120fps. Any solutions to get Touch Tracking with external monitor in 4K recording?

[@DigitDavis]

No one can seem to answer this, not even the Sony support.. but when the Sony a7c is on, with the higher focal lengths the ibis can be heard and felt knocking (similar to how it knocks when the camera is switched off).. it’s the 2nd body I’ve had so I’m 99% certain it’s not a fault. But no one online has talked about it. The higher the focal length the more it’s noticeable. If you go to the steadyshot settings and set it to manual and turn the focal length right up to the max you will feel it knocking at the slightest movement of the camera. Can you confirm if yours does this too?

[@Jason_Hermann]

I have not experienced this myself, but it sounds possible. The Sensor stabilization can only do so much when panning for example, and depending on speed it will "run out" of ability and bottom out. With that being said I have not heard a clunk or anything?

[@JSyntax]

Hey, I noticed when filming 4k video, Wifi tether to remote smartphone control, the face AF doesn't work. What is a reliable method to track my face whilst monitoring on the phone? :(

[@Jason_Hermann]

I don't know off the top of my head. Do you have the face and eye display set to on? MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Face/Eye AF Set.] → Face detection frame = ON As far as I know it should work but then again, when using the smartphone as a monitor, it does sort of take over the camera to a degree via the APP which sucks. When using a regular monitor it won't do this and does work, because I have tested that in detail.

[@komangtisna5082]

Very helpful

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad you think so!

[@gerardoroman8699]

great video but little confused. of. how to get them. to the function menu

[@trevorwild195]

Great tips my friend! Subbed!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Awesome, thank you!

[@YuiHisaishi]

Your video was incredibly helpful, thanks so much!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jobo991]

great video, learned a lot - thank you - new a7c user. which lense did you use for your talking head shots and the video sequence with your kids? and what are your recommended video settings for the a7c (pp if any, slog, hlg?) best and thx in advance.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hello, for the talking head stuff I was using my Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens. For the clip of my son I was using the Sony FE 28-60mm lens that came with the A7C. As far as grading goes I'm not using any PP and standard creative style. I have my studio lights set for 5000K so I just set the cameras to that and it's very easy to get accurate skin tones. I have the A7C set to 4k @ 24p, 100MB, f/1.8, ISO 100, 1/50sec shutter speed in manual mode. I use the selfie screen to check framing and good to go. I also have a mic above me out of frame for the audio which makes a huge difference. All the gear I use is below the video in the description area if you are interested... All the best, Jay

[@jobo991]

@@Jason_Hermann thank you for your detailed answer. helps me a lot and is highly appriciated. keep up your good work. best, marc

[@Samimages.videos]

Nice video! How do I get multiple ppl in focus with this camera. I’m a vlogger and I sometimes I have other people in frame. This camera only focuses on one person

[@Jason_Hermann]

You need to change the aperture to a higher number to get more people in focus. Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKLapWN5f6l6ZpI

[@thmallik]

I really very much appreciate your videos. so detailed. very helpful. it would have been more better if some of the settings were kept few more seconds. I really do appreciate your way of presenting. Regards

[@Jason_Hermann]

Glad it was helpful and thank you for the feedback ;)

[@thmallik]

I calibrated my new A7c and the DGI RSC-2, took the Rokinon 24mm, facing a problem with touch focus, in fact with the focusing. Which Focus setting is better for random recording either in day or in night. your advice is highly appreciated.

[@AkshayBhosaleDance]

Thanks got the help friend 😊❤️✌🏻

[@Jason_Hermann]

Happy to help :)

[@StreetMusicReportage]

Hi, great video thanks! do you know why in video manual mode track af af-on button doesn't work?

[@Jason_Hermann]

I noticed this also and no I don't have a good answer for you other than, that function is only for photography type work. It still works if you touch the screen though with tracking enabled... Weird, I know... I suspect Sony is holding back that power for some reason?

[@StreetMusicReportage]

Probably. Some how they work hard to don't have the perfect camera. In stills mode between the Center button- af button- shutter button and touch screen one can toggle between af modes very quicly. A pity to have one less

[@robrockatansky5905]

Thanks!

[@mmariattheresa]

Now on binge watching mode!