The Best Video Camera Setup for Events (Sony a6400 and Budget Field Monitor)

[@ThinkMediaTV]

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[@wiskycn1278]

wow

[@CubingEducation]

I use a iPhone 6s plus

[@RenBeckvlogs]

canon m50 + kit lens + purple panda lavalier mic

[@WalidTaha]

I’m using Canon 77D with Rode VideoMic Pro. And Blue yeti for my podcast

[@JonnyBravo0311]

Looking for something currently. The a6400 was on my short list... until I saw the GH5. Yes, it's more expensive than the a6400 - but it's pretty much right in line with the a6600. Features and functionality the GH5 seems quite a bit ahead of either Sony. Thoughts/opinions? Pros/cons of the Sony vs the Panasonic? Yes, I realize the Sony is APS-C and the Panasonic is MFT :)

[@cassiewalsh1643]

I definitely love the two camera set up. I think even a detail as small as two different angles adds so much value!!

[@IkranBeautyNew]

Thanks

[@OmarEltakrori]

These newer crop sensored sonys are my new faves

[@gregorycastillo4799]

So I bought the rig what piece do I need to buy to mount the mic to the side away from the flip screen?

[@nolanmolt]

This is such a great setup! If you ONLY need this setup for a couple events a year, I recommend looking into renting this gear! Although, if your shooting videos all year long, buy this gear because you can use this camera is so many more ways as well 🙌

[@TheMan00007]

Does the face detect autofocus with the external monitor?

[@TheCarlosAlfaro]

Every time someone asks me about video, I send them to Think Media, you guys are the best in the industry!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thanks Carlos!

[@ALLSTARSPACE]

As soon as we connect a monitor to our a6400 autofocus is terrible...

[@OmarEltakrori]

You lose face AF in 4K IF hooked up to a monitor - being far out you could just be at infinity

[@CliffKajun]

We use our A6300 for almost all of our beginner tutorials. It's a great camera to get started with! Especially for YT. Thanks for reinforcing our confidence lol. Rock on Think Media!🤟

[@user-hi2xt3qp6v]

this helped me out so much thank you

[@FX3user]

I bought the Rode Video Wireless Go audio setup and couldn't be happier. Cost far less, is smaller and the audio is incredible.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Love the Wireless Go!

[@PatrickJaszewski]

I'm using the a6500 with the recording limit removed. I've found if you tilt the LCD away from the body, it doesn't experience the overheating issues too much unless you're in a super hot, sunny place. Usually, my batteries fail before the heat. I'm also using the smallHD monitor and a DJI Ronin-SC gimbal (separately depending on application). Great additions to have!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Patrick Jaszewski how do you remove the record limit?

[@PatrickJaszewski]

@@ThinkMediaTV I followed the video guide on KZbin shared by @that1cameraguy m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXe9ZohuoLeFp7M - it works great!

[@TrainMePlease]

Don't you lose face detection with a field monitor?

[@PatrickJaszewski]

@@TrainMePlease honestly, I haven't noticed it go away

[@TrainMePlease]

@@PatrickJaszewski doesn't it? From what I've seen online it does. Are you on the a6400? Or the remaining autofocus system is still good enough without the face detection?

[@BrendanExplores]

I've just brought the Canon 250D and I'm super happy with it! Don't overlook it guys 👍 amazing value 😃

[@outlandersabroad1373]

Thanks! Love how information you guys always provide

[@Blastarr1]

I am a hybrid camera person from events, weddings, corp, film, and photo and I have to have a different setup for each type of shooting I am doing. I got the Sony A6600 2 years ago and it rocks all that.

[@madeinaustralia2020]

Nikon s9700 does it all

[@joshhardin666]

I'm currently using the panasonic lumix g85 with a 12-60mm f/2.8-4 - it's a m43 mount camera and is super crispy at 4k. in body image stabilization (IBIS) can be combined with in-lens image stabilization for buttery smooth shots when going handheld in the field, and the autofocus works really well. I can either do 2-system audio with my zoom h4n and htdz ht-81 shotgun mic or I can power the ht-81 from an AA battery and use an xlr to 1/8" adapter and run it directly into the camera and use it with a coldshoe mount for very light run-and-gun work or for streaming / studio work, i put the ht-81 on a microphone boom stand with a longer xlr cable running it into my zoom h4n pro as a usb microphone interface to my pc via usb and using a camlink 4k to do clean capture of the lumix g85 via a microhdmi to hdmi cable into the camlink - everything is just as sharp and clean as if i were recording to sd and I can use OBS to control my stream and sync the audio delay so lips match the voice. it's a very light, very durable (weather sealed camera and lenses, strong enclosures) setup. oh, and also I bought the USB power supply cable for the g85 which comes with a usb power adapter for constant ac power in studio environments OR I can use a 20ah USB battery pack (yup, a normal large usb battery charger like you'd use for your phone), and that will power the camera and the audio recorder pretty much all day. I can either stick it in a pocket or I put some velcro on it and to my tripod so it just sticks on my tripod for use on sticks. extremely versatile setup.

[@shirleypeters]

That’s great! I’ve been so frustrated with that 30min recording limit on my M50. Im swapping to Sony!

[@MyKiffLife]

you have now made up my mind - i'm not buying the M50 anymore. I've been thinking about the Sony A7iii - it's much bigger jump, but i need to get something more professional

[@AnglerMarv]

Omar & Sean your AWESOME! Thank You 🙏🏾

[@SirSeabass]

YES you are the FIRST channel I have seen place midroles well! I didn't realise it was a midroll at first! Nice placement

[@OttoFilmStudios]

6:06 I’m using The a6400, that’s why I clicked on this video lol

[@RealTechnoPanda]

Sony A6100 is the better choice. Same exact 4K video quality, same autofocus, no record limit. Only thing missing is picture profile which very few people care about anyways. And a6100 is selling for $598

[@ThinkMediaTV]

smart

[@ThinkMediaTV]

If you want to save 6100 is great and 6600 if you want ibis and headphone

[@ThinkMediaTV]

neither was out when we first invested in this setup.

[@user-wd1jg7gr4y]

What about log profile?

[@TomScryleus]

*Great video Sean. Thanks for sharing.* *I use the panasonic GH5 mostly* *incredible camera. so many features*

[@adlibra1]

Thanks so much

[@abrieljohngabriel8686]

How is the face auto focus detect when using the External Monitor? Would it still focus on the face or the one nearer to the camera? If it's the later, what would be the solution? I am looking to use an external monitor for gimbal work but I am worried that face auto focus would not work. Thanks!

[@SergioMAlvarez85]

Great video!

[@SirSeabass]

I do SOME event recording. At one point I was doing a 2 camera setup with a GoPro hero 4 and a T3i.. I would record at 4k with the GoPro, and push in 2X down to 1080 for my wide and get closeups with the T3i. It "worked" but it was a pain. Now I do it with an M50 and the T3i w/magic lantern. I like this setup much better though. Now the company I work with just wants me to go live with my cellphone (so they don't have to pay me for my gear) If I was still doing evens I would probably consider this, but I'm really looking at buying a Canon C100 or XC10 this year. Something more Cinema focused.

[@powerfuldawah7404]

You Should get The C70

[@SirSeabass]

@@powerfuldawah7404 Thats a $6000 camera, plus a new lens system. Im gonna stick with Ef mount cameras for now.

[@daviddeane]

I like that Church, which is a key part of the lives of billions worldwide, isn't forbidden language on this chanel. In so many places it's whitewashed out and never mentioned, as if it would offend someone. ThinkMedia respond to the needs of people, and therefore, "Lectures, talks, church" are all mentioned. Thanks for being real guys.

[@teachucation1933]

Thank you for this awesome video. You have inspired me to create

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude. Colin Powell

[@johnnytrayes4734]

Best video content that helps so much thanks heaps Think Media Team. love all your videos so good

[@JhonraeCabales]

I wish i have a camera for vlogging🤗THANK YOU SIR FOR THE IDEA😊☺

[@JaMarrJ]

Straight fire 🔥

[@CoachellaAngel]

I use Sony A6400 for wide on a tripod and a Sony A7iii on a ronin.

[@dannytrilla]

A 6400 🤘

[@MichaelScrip]

Great video! My first major purchase (after the camera) was a good tripod. I've been using the Sachtler Ace fluid-head tripod for about 8 years. Buy nice or buy twice!

[@thefriends109]

Best vloging camara 2020

[@ModaNorway]

Someday I wish I have that camera 😎

[@WalksOnTheWildSide]

Interesting to see your set up, so thanks. I just wonder why you’re using full frame lenses on APS-C cameras? You could get Sony APS-C f/2.8 lenses much cheaper. Although they wouldn’t be G Masters.

[@WADZUP]

Where is our Sony a7000 vlogging camera with flip screen?

[@SancoGrup]

Cool stuff, thanks bro 💪💪💪🤘💪🤘

[@RidgeMallery]

I use a dual camera setup for my talking head KZbin channel. A6500 for my mine and a5100 for my 2nd

[@Muftihabibullahqasimi]

Thanks for idea sir

[@teenguyennn9047]

the lens itself is 3x price of the camera. wow !

[@streetwalks3853]

Looks great!

[@maayaantow1034]

Do u have to have a small rig cage or any cage for the monitor?

[@LearnAsUGrow501]

A6600 Rokinon 35mm T1.5

[@TrainMePlease]

Wouldn't this prevent the Sony a6400 from using face detection? Is that not a problem?

[@zachbrock2585]

A6500!

[@onnie1968]

I have G85, M50, A5100 I don't know if I should buy GH5 or A6400.

[@roybaguidy6174]

Love the video packed with help information. I have one question; does the a6600 have unlimited time recording as well?

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Roy Baguidy yes! 💯

[@YuraStephen]

GH4 + Metabone + Sigma 18 -35 F1.8 and GH5 with Lumix 42.5 f1.8 works well but i'm looking to get another Metabones and the Sigma 50-100 f1.8 also i'll be retiring my GH$ when I get the S1

[@IkechiOnyenaka]

Which lens would you guys recommend for recording Band Performances?

[@arisaperstein6947]

I use a cannon 90d with a Sennheiser boom mic and lapel mic

[@marybethobyrne8418]

I know this is off topic for this video..but I feel like you guys might have an answer to this. I am a stay-at-home mom and wanted to start a channel of my life including parenting, homemaking, and foster care. I have since realized that due to the specific details of our foster child's case, this would be unwise. Do you have any ideas of what kind of channel I could do that would be successful and not include filming my kids or much of my living place, that still fall into this niche?

[@englishforsrilanka2535]

Hey bro, is this safe though? Is there a possibility of the external battery setup frying the electronics of the camera? I've seen some anecdotal evidence which suggests that this has happened with Blackmagic setups. Thanks for the great video. You've earned yourself a sub.

[@AforAmnah]

Can you help me please, I have a canon 200d now and I’m looking forward to own Sony a6400 when I get much more professional and serious about photography, but for now, what lenses do you suggest for me💗?

[@BhupendraKumar]

Hello, Please make a video on SL3 Vs m50

[@SirSeabass]

I bought some vintage glass and got similar focal lengths. You lose stabilization, BUT you save almost $1550 dollars. So like... pick your battles. AmIrite?

[@waynelast1685]

Why use so expensive lens and FE mount for stage events? Is it really necessary for talking people and stage settings?

[@ThinkMediaTV]

2.8 is important to us. And we considered these a one time investment. We can use the setup for years. (And we can use it for photography, youtube, shorter content, etc) It's a very versatile setup.

[@waynelast1685]

Think Media that’s true. It’s a good investment especially for full frame cameras.

[@OldDesertLizard]

Great info - thanks. What gear do you use to lug the "real gear" around? I hate dragging lots of small cases, and haven’t found a good multipurpose reconfigurable case setup I can change depending on the needed equipment. I’m not "in the business" so price is a factor.

[@SlavGuns]

A6400 + Sigma 16mm F1.4 and 30mm f1.4 lenses. The 16mm is generally there for 95% of the shoots.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Slav Guns 🔥 setup! And great hanging out in Vegas 💯

[@SlavGuns]

@@ThinkMediaTV Thanks. I am glad our calendars lined up! If I was in Vegas, or even So-Cal... there is ZERO reason not to come out to the monthly meet ups. Great networking and a terrific resource you provide to the community!

[@thegreatescape1971]

Why did you choose the Sony vs a camcorder for shooting long events?

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Larger sensor, for budget price Multipurpose use of the camera (photo and youtube content) Imagine quality / DOF / autofocus

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You need to spend a lot more on a camcorder to get the same quality

[@momchilyordanov8190]

The closeup setup in the video is $3900 as shown. For that kind of money I would just buy last gen pro camcorder like Panasonic CX-350 for event shooting.

[@brandonsuttonart5233]

I'm using the Canon rebel t7. I have the problem with the record limit. Is there any way around that or should i just save up for one i know doesnt have a record limit?

[@Charlie13]

Canon Powershot sx 730 hs and the canon T2i

[@mariottao]

I use a sony 6400 I'm still a beginner.

[@rjb7569]

I'm wondering what DSL, less expensive than the mirrorless, that you could recommend? Budget doesn't allow for what you are using.

[@samtvshow654]

A6400

[@SavageScientist]

My wallet will kick me out the house if i made an attempt at buying this setup

[@mpcabling]

Canon m50

[@CaspianKid]

I went with the Panasonic GX85. Very solid value at under $500 for a complete kit with two lenses in a body with stellar 4K video without time limits and ibis. But... no mic input and the screen tilts but doesn’t flip. Thinking of adding a monitor.

[@MBUGUAYT]

I have been looking to improve my channel as it just got 100 subscribers. Thanks think media.

[@wiskycn1278]

Hey, i wanna upload tiktok videos. how can i do it? there are so many songs and they caught on copyright. plz explain

[@mrvoyage6651]

Why Don't you make a course about KZbin like ali abdaal?🥴

[@RenaldoQuestelles]

I really like Think Media’s content but after checking the prices I go into a serious depression. One day I’ll own a a6400 or a6600. I wanna do long form interviews and stopping the conversation to start and stop always breaks the follow

[@KIWu-th8wr]

What did he said in 08:16? Bite you in the ...?

[@arabiamountainffa2211]

Do you remember how many feet away from the subject?

[@waynelast1685]

Should clarify your title that this is fixed camera setup for live events.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Solid point. You mean vs. a shoulder rig or something?

[@waynelast1685]

Think Media setup can be different if you are walking or running around vs stationary. That’s fine if you are stationary. I used to film many live events, stationary and mobile. Audio is usually your biggest headache.

[@waynelast1685]

Your tripod is the most important gear item. Do not cheap out on that.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Agree

[@albangaval]

The title set my expectations way too high. Everything about this is budget/beginner. Definitely not for anything moderate budget and up where stakes are higher or where you are going to GUARANTEE quality audio and video.

[@starluxstudio619]

It’s an a6400. What exactly did you expect?

[@TECHSOME]

Great Video. Just got myself a a6400 and I love the camera. It has the best value for money. I also made a review on my channel about it 😊 check it out

[@joshhardin666]

respectfully, the microphone is too far away from your face. if you move it closer (within 2-3") you'll get better audio.

[@johnxanthoulis1233]

Very good but the half truth,make more videos about... I think that the amateur audience here want to know the equipment workflow and techiques are mastered by experience not by equipment..my humble recommendations are , 3 primes lenses to start so that anyone must realize the hand(ling) stability on tripods and learn to follow the action -prestaged (on a live event, theater etc.),so that distance and aesthetics can perform on editing platform.. The fluid head and tripod is another painful story , prefer the expensive ones.. The body is a matter for beginers , features like excellent autofocus and conituous video recording stands at new mirrorless sony a6 series , other manufacturers like panasonic have also excellent features especially at video ,costs more or even the competitive canon , sony , fujifilm etc. , the recording limit through an external recorder that supports dci p3 chroma space isn t an issue and costs over 1000$ but the result and possibilities are miles ahead of a simple monitor and an expensive photographer s lens..new sony lenses for example are the 70- 350mm f4.5 - 6,3 is an excellent crop lens and sharp with stabilisation ,costs about 950$ i think , and 16 -55 f2.8 wide to zoom cost about 1300$ and is for crop bodies also..full frame lenses have stange appliance on crop bodies and vice versa.. Mic jacks prefer with amplifier or phantom power with linear pcm coding cause the sound is the half case of video, costs around 350$ to 700$ or take multidirectional recorders that have double use 1)just record atmosphere far away from speakers and above 2 meters height or 2) connect to the sound console of each event you shoot...costs from 200$ to thousands!! Also prefer different cameras so that u can learn the handling and what suits you the best through time.. Hope i helped for other info maybe at another "tutorial"of think media...

[@undertheradar1243]

Do not buy a a6400 with GM lens. These guys are out of their mind