Sony A7sIII - My Extended Review

[@nco6893]

I love that this review isn't a guy talking to the camera but instead actually showing us footage from the camera

[@ClassicPolly]

absolutely agree, I am not really interested in what is possible in theory as much as I really want to know the on set/on the go experience :)

[@philipbloom]

Sometimes there is so much info to get across you’ve got to talk to camera. I had to script it and teleprompter it and I never do that as there was SOOOOO much to cover. Brandon really has made one hell of a beautiful review though! :)

[@majestysutedja286]

So trueee 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@JOAOAUGUSTODIASABREU]

Exactly my sentiments!

[@mirrorlessny]

yes love that, this way we see how it performs while getting to know it 💪

[@martinrafael154]

This man shot like 3-4 usable, beautul ads easily for this test god damn. Your shots are always so good, very nice test really admire your work 🙏🏻

[@prayforpeace2204]

This is a brilliant review, Brandon. You covered all the bases in a way that a working professional can appreciate. Between you, Gerald and Philip, we have been treated to some amazing content surrounding this camera. I should also mention that I love your filmmaking style. It feels fresh and unique which is no small achievement in this day and age. I recently moved back to smaller cameras after running with big setups for years - RED, FS7, Ursa Mini etc. None of them ever made me feel as happy as the A7SIII does. It just gets out of the way. Total creative freedom. And I think that is what a tool should do - empower the creator.

[@MaciejFersten]

I'm blown away by quality of your video. I've seen hundreds of tech reviews, but Your way shocked me. No talking heads, stopmotion to show in/out of focus, PiP with zoomed head, elegant graphical design of whole video. Man, really new quality in tech review. Chapeau bas.

[@geraldundone]

Outstanding video, Brandon! Loved it. Great job! 🤓👍💜

[@rogermaioli]

Best moment: "I'm not Gerald Undone."

[@JacksonsOrigami]

Gerald Undone, he's crazy!

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Thanks Gerald! Loved your ultra-comprehensive review!

[@derrickvinci]

Gerald is actually crazy 😅, I’m glad all other gear reviewers respect your hustle

[@nyambe]

You are killing me with that color. It’s gorgeous

[@MichaelNgvyen]

Amazing review Brandon. Anyone who makes YT videos knows A LOT of work went into that.. Super easy to understand review! Great job!

[@MarkStCyr]

THIS is the type of review I LOVE. I cannot stand the reviews where people sit in front of cameras and just talk about the tech features, and show me the body of the camera. They literally show me little other than unrealistic autofocus tests. THIS review on the other hand shows me real life practical day to day uses for the camera from a filmmaking point of view. Thank you for also talking about the profile, grading and the lenses you used for each shot. This was video was both informational AND inspirational. Great work Brandon!

[@philipbloom]

Really great Brandon! Gorgeous footage! I would avoid XAVC HS for now, especially in 422 as current graphics cards can’t decode it. 420 they can. XAVCS 120p is a better codec for now :)

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Thanks Philip, I wish I had known this. Loved your review as well

[@kiranjotsinghmalhotra]

Thanks, Philip. May i know where can I find info about such hidden things?

[@philipbloom]

kiranjotsingh malhotra you find it out after using it for many weeks!

[@kiranjotsinghmalhotra]

Oh` I thought there's blog/forum or something. Btw your channel is amazing too, subscribed 🙂

[@richardnayfilms2812]

Wouldn't you just then make proxies?

[@elxamanfilms3587]

This is by FAR the best review on the 7siii that's been made.

[@yourcalpal]

Its actually scary how he is doing all by himself. No hired help. Just him moving a bunch of things and shooting different stuff. Very underrated

[@ZdenkaDarula]

Hands down. The BEST REVIEW on KZbin right now. I don't say it too often. I never said that actually. Those 10 thumbs down are clearly haters/jeaulous people. I pre-ordered this camera few weeks ago myself and this video really helped me to get very clear understanding and prepare what is ahead. Brandon you showed tons of sample footage which is PERFECT. Lots of people will appreciate it. Thank you very much. You did lots of work which clearly shows. Well done.

[@ZdenkaDarula]

Kez no 😂😂

[@srt10acrx]

I'm just laughing about the little "He's crazy" when you say you aren't Gerald Undone.

[@aliendroneservices6621]

1:53

[@ShiroiRyuu24]

Even his intro says he is crazy

[@srt10acrx]

@@ShiroiRyuu24 that's why I love it so much. I immediately heard his intro song.

[@AliUmairOfficial]

Hahaha true...

[@defiverr4697]

these video guys have reached the limit of their barrel borders. Now, they are all starting to cross-mention each other. Rats in the same barrel, looking for a new audience, avoiding eating each other.

[@migrationfilms3746]

The best tech creative review I’ve ever seen. Got my A7Siii arriving next week and proper excited by this.

[@stuhunter]

Stunning review...I knew Brandon would be the one to really show what we can expect from this camera. Bravo, sir.

[@henlolneh]

Appreciate that ethics statement more than you could ever know. This rule (should be a law to be honest) should be upheld to a MUCH tighter regard on KZbin's end. It is disgusting that huge youtubers are able to deceive their millions of subscribers by uploading content that was entirely paid for or sponsored and then playing it off as if its an honest review or a product they picked up with their own money. So thank you for the integrity and here's to hoping that this is the new standard for all youtube content creators.

[@drgjengdahl2709]

Which KZbinrs?

[@hubbablahloo1843]

@@drgjengdahl2709 The Northrups play that game with their viewers

[@drgjengdahl2709]

@@hubbablahloo1843 do you have evidence? Or just suspicious🤔

[@hubbablahloo1843]

@@drgjengdahl2709 can't "prove it" per say but they follow the same set of behaviours youtubers in other parts of the site that got caught doing promotions without being up front about it. If you go over to "Flash Film Academy" he did a video about this very thing.

[@hubbablahloo1843]

@@drgjengdahl2709 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2ayhGqBbNaDp68

[@sameemsarfaz]

Seriously this is the best review of a7slll so far Great job👌

[@firstmile]

You are so honest. For KZbin, that incredibly refreshing. Thank you !

[@DavidZhou]

By far my favorite review of the Sony A7sIII yet! Thank you for the mountain of sample footage, especially showing us the real world dynamic range performance.

[@cloudiow]

Seriously when you did the comparison with Dynamic range. Standard and then Slog3. I Litterly went shook at how clean and good the image looked.

[@squeezzeee]

i was "holy shit. sold" lol

[@guerrerosdigitales]

You liked the slog3 better?

[@yazidyusop]

@@guerrerosdigitales he is admiring the standard mode

[@trillium-childrensperformi3925]

Why is there a weird artifact pattern on the back wall? Grading makes it less obvious, but it is still visible, especially in Slog3.

[@Stricko]

Wow what a superb ending. A really important message you added at the end there, and one that is all to often forgotten! Thanks for all your videos Brandon.

[@jorgemartinez123]

This is the kind of review that I need. "Show me, don't just tell me". Thanks, Brandon!

[@flajcsi]

Probably the most decent review i’ve seen in a while. Love the honest ending at the closure. You got me interested in your channel!

[@LUMETRY]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this video and review Brandon! Great work! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Usualeclectic]

Dude I’ve been watching since the good ole a6500 days now...you could make that super 35 8bit look amazing and now this new camera... life is good

[@whoismatt]

Love this Brandon! Great work!

[@TMD_Produktion]

The end is the most important part of this review!

[@zubair.asyraf]

Sony doesn’t need a marketing team. They only need Brandon Li

[@Deep-Travel]

lol One reason I switched to Sony was that they seem to cater to the content creators like no other company was doing for a while (except Blackmagic).

[@terrygriffin5201]

@@Deep-Travel Huh..... hmmmm So Canon and Panasonic does cater to content creators? Your comment is very biased.

[@sahaamrahat945]

Honestly Brandon Li's review feels like a review and nothing like the same thing ive gotten used to seeing through other channels. I'll get the R5 besides this as well but this was worth watching.

[@phillippugh2161]

@@terrygriffin5201 what he meant was Sony is knocking it out the park with the a7siii in layman's terms 😛

[@brandvideo7999]

so true

[@EasyLifeES]

And somehow people are disliking this video... I personally don't understand... this is talent and knowledge people! Very inspiring video also. Thanks! Remember: - it has 4K resolution (so... good quality for these days) - covers almost everything about the camera - really took his time to make this video - he has a pleasant voice (doesn't iritate my ears screening just be more "active" in the video) - NO annoying stupid luts that makes the color skin green "just trying to be cool" - doesn't have long adds along the video - no inutile bad jokes P.S: Even IF is sponsored (well good for him!), from my point of view it did a good job with this video.

[@jackbisson9226]

The two reviews I needed yours and Gerald's.

[@KolotovGleb]

yep

[@denny_nguyen]

Add Philip Bloom's review and you have a nice trilogy.

[@2010SLP]

Speaking of Gerald...why does everyone else skip over ISO 16000 when testing the ISO on this camera? After Gerald showed the big improvement in noise when you move from 12800 to 16000, this is the ISO I'm most interested in seeing during any ISO test.

[@ashmaterial]

who is gerald?

[@Visethelegend]

Ashmaterial search for a KZbinr channel called Gerald Undone. He’s really good, very technical most of the time, but really useful

[@nokchaiprathetthai5929]

Been watching this channel for a month now... Fantastic straightforward reviews and tutorials, not a moment wasted.

[@hackiest]

and THAT is how you do a camera review. Lots of sample footage. So much effort went into this.

[@Rudraditya]

One of the best camera review I have ever seen. I liked this so much because you talked about the camera while showing us the video samples not by just talking about the camera in A- roll while holding the camera in hand lol

[@finnillson4808]

19:30 Kobi calling to say she is tired of doing the modeling for new camera reviews 🤣Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the A7SIII.

[@dimitrilayer]

I love your reviews just because you talk not so much about the technical aspect of the camera, but instead you show it in real life scenarios.

[@Michael-dx8qz]

Your grade has improved a lot! Also the ProMist filters are making your footage much better

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Very little color grading on most of this footage. Yeah I like the promist

[@zaynalim9248]

My man this is hands down one of the best if not the best review I've even seen, beautifully done. Cheers my guy

[@Photogabi]

Loved it Brandon!! You have an excellent approach to reviewing gear from a creative perspective. Also thanks for the fun collab on grading and the shoutout! That 10-bit footage can be stretched a long ways!! Cheers!

[@renevongunten]

You’re the man @photogabi

[@briandecasa5444]

This is the best way to review gear in my opinion. I find "lab testing" reviews useless especially when it brings into question the credibility of reviewers when all their videos are reviewing gear in their studio and never produce anything with it. Kudos to you Brandon for being the ONLY one showing when AF hunts/not ideal. Despite being exclusively a Sony user for the last few years you showed no hint of bias at all.

[@philipbloom]

“ONLY one”? Interesting...

[@canvideography9158]

Left Brain + Sony A7S III Review = Gerald Undone Right Brain + Sony A7S III Review = Brandon Li Incredible work, man. And the kind of landscapes you have access to... holy shit!

[@chromaticvisuelle]

And Philip Bloom, a mix of both ? lol

[@rsmith02]

Phillip is maybe more story and feeling (and then technical AF tests featuring cats)

[@CollinJosephNeal]

Fantastic video, review, and pacing, thank you for not rushing anything, doing edit skips on your reviews and angles, and relaxing music as well that just makes you appreciate the content and camera even more.

[@mickeyworkstv9049]

King of Camera is Back

[@frosty9914]

据说最近被举报了 一都好吧？

[@michaelandrew2783]

Dude, you are high quality 8k reviewer! Your work is amazing, you just pitched a sale! Anyway, just wanted to say that this is the most amazing review ever for the A7III I ever watched :) Amazing, cinematic, beautiful. In one work? Epic :) Kind bow, you are amazing! :) Respect for the quality and fine details and passion :) Through this video I felt like I forgot about the pandemic, the hard times, the rough things, it`s wishful thinking :) Good job, you rock! Signed, a guy from Romania :)

[@boztos6025]

What no one here seems to understand is that Brandon could make cell phone footage look stunning. Thank you.

[@jacques_crafford]

Brandon! Thanks this is exactly what the internet needs! I only had a few hours with the camera before my shoot so I assumed S-log3 would be the best but now I'm sold on the Standard Creative Style!

[@g0mium]

You're insane. Such quality for a review, loving your content.

[@sherrillcreative]

I'll never be able to watch a review the same way again. You just took it to another level. Well done!

[@yashazare]

10:46 made me have tears in my eyes. I'm buying this asap.

[@NolanGunn]

22:52 - 23:24 is exactly what i needed to hear, but it was also inspiring. Great review!

[@geraldbaria]

6:53 beautiful shot. I love a review that shows extensive footage rather than talk about it. That standard profiles looks even better now. The shadow recovery looked great! For documentary work, that could be a great option. The Catalyst software stabilisation deep dive review is pretty exciting. Software stab is where its at, its far superior now..with the GoPro and iPhone as huge examples. Please Sony just integrate it onto FCPX!

[@GabrielCastillo-vi3lg]

Fcpx integration would be a dream!

[@bobhuynh1974]

I must say this was one of the best reviews on the new Sony A7SIII I've seen and I've seen them all!! Very informative and lots of great examples. I really liked how you explained some of the BTS shots too!

[@kevinhendrawan]

Amazing review! love this, very practical! thank you~!

[@galexyphoto5725]

Okay, okay, okay. Almost literally drooling over this footage and grading. But that catalyst stabilization got me hooked. You win, Mr. Li.

[@DJaysParadise]

Great Review Brandon, thanks for all the effort going into it!! In regards to the editing performance 7:44 There are 3 Codec Options (XAVC-HS , XAVC-S & XAVC-I) it is a bit of a misconception of a lot of people that these offer different image quality (they might differ slightly in some very fine motion detail like rain or forest leaves). Really these codecs offer different workflow-choices (filesize/editing performance) XAVC-HS is meant to give you small filesize with its efficient compression but the editing performance of it is terrible. XAVC-I will give you great editing performance (similar to ProRes which is an All-Intra Codec aswell) without need for proxies but you'll have really big files (and in scenes with a lot of movement and fine detail the compression could be better). XAVC-S is sort of in the middle: the filesize should be within the other two and the editing performance is not great but allright. So i think you should never choose your framerate depending on the editing performance. It's a creative choice after all and there are plenty of codec options to support your desired workflow.

[@sunlit777]

in fact HAVC-HS (H.265) edits very smoothly on current Macbook Pro line (both last Intel core i9 and the new M1Pro and Max) while the 10 bit h.264 has more issues there

[@randomguy7137]

thats why i love your review coz your sample footage are shot with different lighting conditions direct sunlight,overcast etc. and thank you for not putting heavily graded luts to the sample footage. you are the best

[@Storysium]

Still waiting for mine... After watching this one the waiting gets harder every day😅 Great review!

[@whateverjustposting]

thank you for filming the review with the actual camera. i dont understand why review channels think we care about seeing footage of them hold their review copy that was recorded with a completely different camera, instead of actually using it to film the review. then you end up jumping through the video to see their 4 or 5 sample clips instead of actually sitting down and watching the review.

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

I don't understand those types of reviews either. It seems so lazy. So that's why I tried to do the opposite here and show nothing but sample footage.

[@DiegoAlvaradoF]

love gerald undone reference... you tube today it's like infinity war cross over... I Love It

[@rjeption]

LOVE this video! The a7siii is my DREAM camera and this did nothing but made me fall even more in love with it. Thank you.

[@AUMANYICK]

I noticed something very strange, at 12800 ISO there's quite a bit of noise but suddenly when it jumps up to 25600 the image is clean again. How?

[@azizadmary5118]

its the dual ISO, at 12800 the second native ISO kicks in which makes it cleaner

[@jimiernola8540]

@@azizadmary5118 there is no dual iso. the camera just boosts its noise reduction at that iso

[@draedan5161]

@@jimiernola8540 I'm pretty sure it actually has dual ISO...

[@johnnyweissmuller5838]

@@draedan5161 it does not have dual native ISO

[@sunlit777]

@@jimiernola8540 why would they do boost abruptly at a random ISO? If it were so they'd just bump it up gradually in proportion as ISO goes up. This is a dual ISO sensor.

[@respectalc5207]

The best sony review EVER

[@JoshChristiane]

Standard profile definitely looks better to my eye than SLog, no matter how you edit it. I find the same thing happens with many cameras. Sometimes those flatter profiles don't necessarily give you more "latitude" as promised, but they're just flatter and softer profile curves. I notice this with the GH5 as well, no matter what approach I take to grading if I shoot their extremely flat Vlog profile I can never quite pull that data back to where the cine-D would have been. Perhaps shooting 12 bit could fix that, but it does beg the question how "flat" of a profile is truly necessary in order to get a good shot. If the standard doesn't look good then there is a good chance it's just not a great shot to begin with.

[@rsmith02]

You need greater skill to deal with log formats. Brandon's not a technical grader or colorist. I'd personally only use it in combination with a technical LUT like Leeming to bring it back to REC 709 and not have to do everything by hand.

[@JoshChristiane]

@@rsmith02 Yeah absolutely, it takes a lot more effort, time, and skill. Skill of which even if you do possess it still takes a lot of time and value matching to get right, so for a lot of people it's just not worth the effort when a standard natural or flatter profile out of the camera looks so excellent to begin with. Like CineD on the GH5 for example, or natural flat on the Nikons.

[@tshansen]

This is the best review i have seen so far. Amazing work, and thank you for taking the time to show us not just tell us. Brilliant!

[@dedy-syahril]

6:35 wow, wth is that? I really like this shot.

[@marcuskoa]

the best review! i am gonna buy an A7siii after 4 years of improving my skillset. Ready to take the jump to the next step!

[@YOOXICMAN]

best review, amazing footage. thanks bro.

[@philipseo1225]

여기서 볼줄이야...오늘의 카메라부터 보시죠

[@vict1255]

This is what I call a review. Very good job, excellent creativity in explaining your point, users like me who look for visual result rather than taking reviewers word. Well done. Subscribed

[@diogoalmeidavisuals]

1:10 I can't listen to this song without thinking of the team deakins podcast

[@generalben]

Ah that's what it's from!

[@JoeMustang99]

I really appreciate including the examples shots where the auto focus was challenged. That was very helpful. Loved the entire review. And I'm not really a Sony guy. Yet. What a fantastic effort on your part to put this together. Much appreciated. If Gerald is the tech nerd, you are the run and gun nerd. Plenty of love here for Mr. Bloom and Kasey as well. You guys are awesome.

[@dylanjohndickerson]

I hope Kobe's getting paid for all these acting shoots she's been on. Great review my dude 🙌 I'm stoked to see the video on the catalyst stabilization

[@holobepustihulus5688]

maaan, there are tons of effort in here. respect. thanks for this sincere review.

[@ChugliTV]

Love this video

[@ChestonUy]

hands down the best review of the a7siii!!! amazing work on this Brandon Li :) this is what camera reviews should be!! :) actual real life shooting scenarios all explained and awesome crazy footages as well!! big fan of your work!

[@ErynKrouse]

Loved this video, super informative! What kind of mic set-up did you use while filming the talking parts and did you notice any autofocus noise (without a mic)? Thanks!!

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Thanks! Comica Boom X-U microphone, AF did not make any noise

[@ArchWayE]

This is the best footage I've seen from the A7s iii. I've been waiting for this since my A7 iii.

[@CaryDean]

Always some of the best filmmaking videos on KZbin Brandon 👍 Didn’t disappoint on this one. Excellent.

[@Tokyo_Views]

Sony A7Siii looks like a beast. Also loving your channel! Stay safe!

[@parryhotter3456]

this is like black magic!! I mean not the camera but Brandon Li's videography skills!

[@PuntokUno1014]

Wow! This is epic. This is the review that is not boring. Congrats man! Love it. More samples less talk.

[@MrCyberSlacker]

Great work Brandon! Your videos are always a pleasure to watch.

[@clayhaskell8870]

I think this was my favorite review of this camera so far. Cheers Brandon, thanks for sharing.

[@cobeycobb]

That's it. The autofocus has decided it for me. Incredible.

[@thebadradio5340]

Your dedication is appreciated. Getting the ASIII soon and your tips along. Subscribed, thank you! See you, Brandon!

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

It’s still the best camera for me in 2024

[@andreasbuecker]

Great Great Great Brandon!! Amazing footage! Love your work man!

[@ScreenTeamShow]

To be honest, it would be such a relief and load off just to shoot standard profile and have to do minimal coloring. I really liked the HLG profiles on the A7III, so i might go with that unless i REALLY need Slog3. Great review, amazing footage. Thanks.

[@CarlAustinGregory]

after shooting with bm cameras, i'm a sucker for flat footage. it is what we use for work, and so i'm like sold on the idea of log footage now. the standard did look nice in the footage. agreed, super review here!

[@DRONEYOURHOMELTD]

For me personally one of the best reviews of the camera I’ve seen, enjoyed and been educated. I also love your reality comment at the end. If you need it and can justify it, buy it. If not continue using what you have. 2020 has been incredible for camera releases of all types and I’m sure there are more to come. I’m happy to wait it out a bit but yes I’m so tempted. Bravo.

[@allen3158]

dude it just like watching a fantastic movie when watching ur KZbin review, thanks a lot for making this video!

[@VideoLife_FPV_Wild]

Wow, what an amazing video review of the Sony A7s III! This camera truly lives up to its reputation as a powerhouse for low-light photography and videography. The footage in this video is simply stunning, with incredible dynamic range and sharpness even in the darkest of environments. I particularly appreciated the attention to detail in this review, from the comprehensive rundown of the camera's features to the real-world examples of how it performs in various shooting scenarios. The presenter's insights and tips were incredibly helpful in understanding how to get the most out of this camera. Overall, I am thoroughly impressed with the Sony A7s III and this video has solidified my decision to invest in this incredible piece of technology. Thank you for such a great review and for showcasing the capabilities of this fantastic camera.

[@JeseeWalker]

Best review I've seen in a long time. So creative!

[@TerryWarfield]

Me imaging the days of filming and editing that went into this.. wow man! Thanks for making this for us! I can't wait to use this thing for my channel

[@imjacc3053]

I never watch these kind of videos till the end.. but you got my full atention, I'm amazed by your shots and the capabilities from the a7s3 🤩

[@NafisAhmed73]

your videos have always been worth watching..love how simplified your videos are..

[@masealwart]

This review video is just so much better in terms of quality and useful insights than the ordinary rambling gear vids out there. Thanks Brandon!

[@philipbloom]

Good to ramble sometimes :)

[@masealwart]

@@philipbloom I meant being a motormouth / trash talking so I think I got the translation of "rambling" wrong. Anyhow, thanks Mr Bloom for teaching us in different disciplines and Kind Regards from Stockholm :)

[@philipbloom]

Mase Alwart ah ok! I ramble myself at times but yes very different to a motormouth! 🤣

[@loganyang]

Best review on KZbin, really enjoyed it!

[@igorovsyannykov]

I love Sony so much, what an incredible company. Always innovating.

[@rockfox5]

I've just realized I am watching your own ads while watching your video. Instant subscribed lol can't wait for the image stabilization video.

[@delasantos]

Best review out of all of them!

[@leovo3450]

Great video showcasing different color palates and camera actions. I just watched it over and over couple times lol. Thinking of getting one, now convinced a must buy for my project. Thanks Brandon

[@kttravelphotography]

You are my KZbin God. I took lots of inspiration from your shooting style and passion, that I reflect in my channel. Thank you for that 🙏👍

[@mattyskier]

Amazing review Brandon! Always appreciate your honesty and how most people don't necessarily need this to become a better filmmaker.