THE PROS AND CONS OF USING SONY (My Honest review after 8 years)

[@ksioOmid]

when you can speak this well without a script, that's the passion coming out

[@theoblivious2]

As a Sony and Canon shooter myself, you were the first KZbinr I followed for camera techniques and everyday photography work back in early 2019. Haven't missed a video since. Keep doing what you do. Peace, blessings and cheers to more of your content 🤙

[@atmadeepsen]

I am looking to buy the canon r6 markii or the sony a7iv. Super confused, which one I should go for? I am 60% still photographer and 40% videographer.

[@jediae]

@@atmadeepsen i honestly dont know anything about the r6 but i know sony is really good for video

[@LukeChristo]

@@jediae Not a chance, the R6II has much better autofocus, it uses the whole sensor in video and stills, does not have the 4k crop and does not overheat.

[@alansousa2488]

Really, canon has better auto focus than Sony? If yes, probably I will go with canon

[@SFzip]

Sony pls listen to a pro photographer of 8-yrs and crush those cons.

[@officialtiimo]

He's been shooting a lot longer than that, he just switched to Sony 8 years ago

[@networm64]

I'm all with him there. Specially the ergonomics. Man Sony 99/77 and other slt cameras felt even better than Canon and Nikon! And firmware update is so essential even for lower tier models. This helps with the user trust to stay with the brand.

[@ridzbaha618]

Totally agreed. Better screen, better firmware update, better ergo. Lots of us still using a7iii, hoping can do eye AF video firmware update + touch menu/zoom etc.

[@RiceCubeTech]

@@ridzbaha618he issue is the processor in the camera. It’s a significantly weaker processor that limits what it can do. I have an a7iii and an a7siii, it’s a tad annoying that my siii doesn’t have some of the same features, but it’s like 4 years old now lol.

[@danymirabal]

😂

[@darkstormie2761]

Don't you dare second guess yourself for a second about how long your vids are, or about what your saying to us Manny. We are here for who you are and don't ever change! For me, every time I watch you , its like watching a mate talk about stuff we like to talk about, could sit here and do it all day... Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@wookiee.gunner]

As someone who is tying to decide what brand of camera they want, videos like this one are very helpful. It's always nice to get candid, this is my opinion over the more formalized "review", especially when it is about a brand ecosystem over just a single model.

[@deathrat]

Smart thing to do

[@nicedward7544]

Any camera made in the last 10 years is sufficient honestly. It just depends on which tailors to your needs the best. I still say a used a7Riii is the best camera for the money to anyone trying to get into Sony on a limited budget.

[@robbycastillo7862]

I agree on all points. For me the biggest let down is the lack of timely firmware updates. Hoping Sony can improve on this soon

[@Pasha4ur]

Sony wants sell new cameras. Not free updates

[@robbycastillo7862]

@@internetuseraccount no. Watch Manny's video again and perhaps Gerrard Undone. You are the one confused

[@ipadize]

@@robbycastillo7862 you mean Gerald Undone 😂

[@ipadize]

@@internetuseraccount stop trolling, companies can definitely add new features via updates. Look at the Update that added Timelapse to the A7iii, that i was really happy about.

[@robbycastillo7862]

@@ipadize yes! My bad

[@silentsnipe215]

I don’t know exactly when I started following you. But man you have shown how much hard work pays off. The quality of your videos from not just visual but the output of information you provide for us has dramatically improved. You have been one of my favorite KZbin channels and I would say you made my decision to Sony the right one. As someone who cannot afford more then one system Sony ended being the right choice for me and my wallet lol. Maybe one day as I progress I’ll get to have all the toys I want but for now Sony works for me and everything you stated about the cons I wish will be something they fix in there future cameras. Best wishes as always thank you for all your hard work you do and like everyone here I’m sure greatly appreciate it.

[@PlatypusAurelius]

I have been following your channel ever since you first created it and I always appreciate your true, hands-on perspective on gear and on the art of photography. Your success is well deserved brother.

[@georgiaboy2023]

been following you for years bro and I don't watch photo KZbin videos as much as I used to but whenever I come back to yours I remember why Im a fan! You've got great technical knowledge but most of all just a dope personality !

[@Pierretlambert]

16:40 The aWB changes slightly when you switch from vertical to horizontal on all my Sony. I keep testing and it keeps being true (yes even when the same in the frame). Many reported seeing that too - weird!

[@MannyOrtiz]

Dude no way. I will try as well

[@RudyVisuals]

We started getting more serious about photography and videography in late 2019 and it was your channel that really got us into using Sony. An A7III, RIII and an SIII later we're still loving our Sonys! Thanks Manny!

[@Sr7Sr7Sr7]

This video is so helpful man. Really appreciate seeing a highly respected pro’s take, especially when you have extensive experience with both Sony and Canon. And loved the low key honest outro 😂

[@thewiseoldbird]

Nice one Manny. Lots of good points. On the ergonomics, I used the Peak Design Clutch V3 and it solves a lot of those feel issues. I can walk with the 200-600mm hanging off my finger tips and I know it's secure (and I'm and old geezer). Lenses - yes, yes, yes. Don't forget Voigtlanders - put one on and you have a Leica! Keep shooting from the lip - it's more fun and comes from the heart which is very you. 💪🏾💪🏾

[@Battlem0nk]

Got my first Sony this week and my pinky seem to have no place to grip like other cameras. Does the Peak Design Clutch hinder button reach?

[@johncastle95]

@Battlem0nk this is an issue I had with my A7III cause im a 6 foot 4 inch monster aka 193cm tall so big hands. The A7IV fixed that problem for me lol

[@RealThore]

@@johncastle95 I still have that issue with my A7iv but I'm a chunky boi and tall as well. I get around with that by using the vertical grip (as I'm mostly shooting portraits) or the Smallrig L bracket when I'm out doing landscape etc

[@storm14k]

@@Battlem0nk chunky handed guy here that's only ever shot MFT, Fuji and now Sony. I guess having never held Canon and Nikon I just hold the camera differently and never think about the free pinky. I almost feel like I'm griping a baseball with my first 3 and thumb and it ends up feeling normal for me. I guess using Canon or Nikon would ruin that for me. 🤣

[@michaelfarkas50]

I’m a Fuji user, former Nikon DSLR user, and I was at a crossroad this summer when the X-H2S was announced. I was yearning for better battery life and better AF and the X-H2S was supposed to deliver it. But, it was the same price as the new Sony A7IV. My dilemma was dumping all of my Fuji gear and getting into a new system or sticking with Fuji. I didn’t go for a new system various reasons, with the main one being cost and size of full frame glass. I did end up getting the X-H2S and I hands down don’t regret my decision. It’s been a game changer for my work. There was a touch and try event for the X-H2S at my local camera shop and I went. I already pre-ordered the camera in case I wanted it I wouldn’t have to wait to get it. I was going to decide if I was going to keep my pre-order or not after the event. After the event was done I played with the other big name full frame mirrorless cameras. I agree with Manny about the Canon R5 feeling the best in the hand and I too have always despised the grip and hand clearance of the Sony A7 bodies. Even the point of low clearance for your fingers with a larger lens was deal breaker for me every time I tried one out. I didn’t mind the ergonomics of the Nikon. At the end of the day I couldn’t stomach the price of the Canon R5, the Nikon lens line up was a bit underwhelming and I hate the grip of the Sony cameras. I’m glad this video was posted because it still reminds me why I stayed with Fuji. I was honest with myself about what worked and what didn’t and I’m so glad I stayed with Fuji. If I had to come up with a perfect system for myself it would be a Sony camera body and lens line up withe the body having the hand grip of the Canon R5 and shutter/button placement of the Fuji X-H2S.

[@AfrodyteCharlotte]

You are so adorable with your outro's cuz they are always super genuine!!! Please don't ever change!!! 💗

[@davidsabatphoto]

Yes, this video helps...I just left Nikon (D750) and picked up the A7RV after waiting forever for Nikon to give me something I wanted to upgrade to. I've been a looooong hold out just because I was trying to stick with Nikon at the under $4K price range and eye-auto focus is super important to me as well as 3rd party lens options without adapting. I'm sure they'll catch up soon, but they just took too long for me and they still won't have 3rd party lens options fast enough. Your video makes me feel confident in my switch and my choice in camera model.

[@msonufriychuk]

Have u looked at the Nikon z62 And z72?

[@davidsabatphoto]

@@msonufriychuk yea I’ve used the z6 II and just wasn’t that impressed. I would’ve been open to a z8 or z6 or 7 III but they just took too long and I can’t wait any longer so I jumped ship. Also still no 3rd party lens options anytime soon.

[@parmanduke]

Manny I've been watching hour channel for years. You're work has always been amazing and you're work is art. You can make anything look amazing regardles of which brand platform you use.

[@stevengoossen6019]

I’m new to your channel, first I wasn’t to say I appreciate your honesty and openness. I just bought a Sony a7RV, it’s all new to me I’m on an adventure. Any things that you say that you wish Sony would improve, preach it bro.

[@SebasCortes.PH.]

Hello, I think your analysis is great and what you have finally noticed using the Sony system. I think the vast majority agree that what is failing in Sony is to see more updates on our cameras, especially those that are older. range, I have the a7 s3 and a7iv.. I also hope that they finally make those small updates. I have very new cameras and they are missing those things that could improve the satisfaction of having this equipment... since I have gone through previous models and I have that same session that they get some update for our cameras hahaha, greetings bro!

[@kaleigh]

We use 5 Sony cameras for our videos (FX3, a7siii, a7iv, a6600, & a6400)! Having the 3 full-frame cameras match is perfect!

[@Nevil_Samnauth]

I honestly appreciate the long videos. It helps me get through cleaning up the house and sorting through old clothes, other things i dont feel like doing 😅

[@kentao4]

Very helpful. And I like the off the cuff opinions that don’t sound rehearsed. This was more like a conversation. It literally put to bed deciding the camera I’m going to get next because of some of your points and the fact I don’t really want more than one camera. I’m not a pro, but have definitely come across the issues you mention but most of the time, I thought it was just me. Thanks for the validation and your opinion based on a wealth of experience!

[@97nelsn]

I switched to Sony in 2020 thanks in part to going to Creative Space 2019 and finding a NEX-5T with kit lens and battery for $12 at a thrift store. The main reason for the switch was the availability of used and third party lenses that offer similar quality at affordable prices. Canon and NIkon’s Mirrorless offerings at the time didn’t have any of that but Sony did and I wanted to switch to the future which is Mirrorless. I went from Nikon to Sony and I never looked back. I have an A7III which is my workhorse, 2 used prime lenses (55mm 1.8 and 85mm 1.8), and a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 which I upgraded from the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 that I got with my A7III in 2020. Can and should there be improvements with Sony cameras and lenses? Yes, and hell yes. Make the firmware updates more frequent and add features to existing cameras to keep their value up. Also, release a new APS-C camera plus new ergonomics on all the bodies. Am I going back to NIkon? Probably not, especially since I invested my money in E-mount glass and I’m starting to get into video which I will say is light years ahead of the video I used to do on my old Nikon D7000. Also 0:16 & 15:04 : good to see her again!

[@Justhitupdman]

Agreed with everything you said! Sony should definitely focus on ergonomics and LCD screen in their upcoming cameras.

[@floriandekret2088]

And the EVF also. R5 has way better EVF than A1 (i have both).

[@maartenschot]

Such a chill video again, thanks for that. I can't stand the usual youtube obnoxiousness but he're it's all chill. I appreciate that, also the content of it reaches far beyond great.

[@wesolowskimatt]

This video wasn't too long at all, really useful to. I've always appreciated your honesty and expertise. Marry Christmas, to you and your family, Manny.

[@draughonc]

Manny, been a while since I last watched one of your vids. Dang, your skill has stepped to another level. That b-roll was sweet.

[@amitsamakamboj]

First of all Thank you so much for being my inspiration sir ❤️🙏 I've been following your channel for many years now, I am also a professional photographer in India learning from you with your every video. I can't say enough thanks to you. I wish someday I'll also have my own studio space and would love to shoot the way you do. 🙏 Keep making awesome videos. You are the best and your channel is the best channel regarding photoshoots knowledge on KZbin . Thank you 🤗

[@chadolson5537]

How does Sony do in the cold? I have used an A7siii inside and the battery level dropped fast. I just bought a Z9 and was shooting an outside holiday concert. It was 1 degree Farenheit and I had zero issues. Meanwhile a fellow photographer could not even get his Canon to work in the cold. I have not found another brand rated to handle the cold like the Nikon Z9. The colors I am getting out of this camera is the best I have ever seen, especially with florescent light. I also have a Canon 80d.

[@Gmakamian]

I personally shoot Sony, but I have been playing with the Z9 and it's probably my favorite camera from the big 3. I don't know how Nikon pulled it off so damn good.

[@planetfun85]

Smooth edges, flippy screens, sexy lenses vs true profesional cameras.

[@matthewappleby8272]

I love your videos and always find the lighting setups in particular really helpful as someone newer to photography. Wish I had a full-time model to test out ideas on like you do in your partner and amazed always at the quality of images you both achieve, keep it up!

[@BSinSeattle]

I’m with you Manny. Had the A7SIII (best low light) and A7R4 then upgraded to the A1 and all my glass is Sony (except the 85 sigma). The A1 is an amazing camera but I feel you on the frustration with the price and lack of features it should have (that tilt screen on the A7R5 tho). So many things Sony needs to do to be a damn near perfect company but yet they are still content with complacency. Love the vids and keep them coming.

[@Dan.gibson.photographer]

Great video Manny I shoot Sony since the a100 and now I’m on a a7riv and I love Sony cameras and my 70-200 GM ii is just a game changer 🤩🤩🤩

[@visionz_n_media]

I agree. I haven’t had the opportunity to shoot the a1 and a7rv but I have shot with almost everything else since the release of the a7rii. Sony haves something for almost every category with a ton of lens options. I came from Nikon and Canon and quickly adopted Sony when eye af was mentioned with the a7rii. Owning other mirrorless brands, Fujifilm, Nikon and Canon I can see the lack of firmware updates being a nuisance. I too think that firmware updates for new features should trickle down to Sony’s more premium lineups (a1, a7r, a7s, a9). Great video with many valid points. Hopefully Sony listens and makes some adjustments for it’s many users.

[@reggiehil]

I'm a Nikon user, and I respect your opinions a lot because you really use the gear for extended time and on real jobs. Keep up the good work homie.

[@PhotoTrekr]

I've enjoyed your videos for years and seeing your progress as a photographer. I started shooting Sony with the A7. Kind of funny now that the knock on Sony was a lack of lenses. But, Sony was first with mirrorless and Nikon and Canon had to play catch up. Since I do very little video, the A7R4 is pretty much the perfect camera for me and I have two of them. I like the depth of the grip and I hate flippy screens. I hope Sony always has a camera designed primarily for photographers. Happy holidays to you and your family.

[@bigshooter461]

Man that is some pretty serious gear, it's completely understandable you would have a collection of tools that fit your diverse workflow, I am similarily equiped for my occupation as well, it's just not as a Photographer or Cinematographer. I think you make a really strong point about the need for Sony to make Firmware updates for people with flagship cameras when they introduce a new pro-sumer model with new features. Most deffinitly the A7SIII and FX3 AND 30 for sure as well as the A1. I have shot for more than 30 years now as an avid hobbyist after taking photography in highschool so I have great appreciation for everything you are talking about technically, I have never taken my Photography to the level that you work at now, for me it has always been a costly obsession, well maybe more a form of therapy and personal interest. I'm in a different place looking through the lens, I see the world in a different way, more closely, with more tactile awareness of asthetics and design ellements that highlight the essence and appeal of the subject. The way these tools make it possible to capture those ellements and asthetics is vividly appearent to me and for the most part Sony has had me thinking hard about opening up my relationship with Canon. I'm not saying I'd switch and dump my Canon gear, but for high res image quality I have been waiting for Canon to produce a BSI sensor with no AA filter and something around 50mp or better for a while. It's crazy to see all that Sony has brought to market in the last 5 or 6 years, and how fast and far they have pulled into the lead for technology and specs. I'm not one to envy anyone's highlight reel, at least not without real appreciation for the mess on their cutting room floor, which is to say I fully appreciate the thousands of hours invested in honing your craft and hustling to get the work, but it is pretty sweat to see some of that gear and day dream about what it's capable of. The truth is at the end of the day there are times when the S22Ultra in my pocket is the most amazing piece of tech I could dream of. Anyway I'm rambling, thanks for posting this, it's awsome to get a real world hands on review of the pragmatic application for these tools and how they compare to each other.

[@poman911]

Three months after my first a7S3, I bought a second a7S3. After I bought and used the a1 for 8K video, I realized how good the 4k video was on the a7S3 so I bought a third a7S3. I'm always impressed with the images that come out of the a7S3 compared to my a7iii, a7R3 and even the a1.

[@sig310]

Damn, somone got money lol

[@Jazzmarcel]

wow!........i got one too but, i just bought a fx3 two days ago! my question is, why not an fx3?

[@poman911]

@@Jazzmarcel Two reasons for a7S3: (1) I got them on Greentoe for $3000 (my 3rd) and $3200 (my 2nd). I paid full price for the 1st but I had to have it via the pre-order. (2) I wanted a camera that looked like a DSLR for stealth work. When people see the a7s3 body they assume it's a DSLR for photos not videos.

[@Jazzmarcel]

@@poman911 jackpot!......I just got an fx3 (along with an a7s III )and I walked into a bar with it a was filming and nobody even questioned me! Surely It looks like a beginner base model camera to everyone!

[@poman911]

@@sig310 I sold my 2018 Chevy Bolt back to Chevy due to the battery recall in 2022 for what I paid in 2018. Used the money to buy the alpha cameras!

[@kh1188ish]

Agree with all of it, ergos, firmware. Always enjoy your videos, you are king of awkward endings… love every single one of them!

[@ZacBarnesMusic]

really love your channel man. you never miss. keep up the good work!

[@mikkeljensen1785]

As for the number of cameras Sony make, it’s incredibly overwhelming as a new photographer to get a feeling for the whole line up! There are so many versions with almost identical names… but the lens ecosystem is what got me to go Sony, I have a mix of Sony, Sigma and Samyang lenses, they all perform amazing at what I need from a camera

[@2000sidhupunjab]

Not really, their naming scheme in Camera's is best compared to their naming scheme for other products eg. Headphones. In Camera's A7S for Sensitivity (Video), A7R for Resolution (Photo), Regular A7 for Hybrid. A7C for compact, A6xxx for APSC, FX for Cinema line, etc etc

Awesome video! I really enjoy this type of feedback because you use your Sony cameras in the "real world" and that makes all the difference. My main camera is a Sony A7rIV and I love it, but there are certain things that I really piss me off! Continue with the great work and Happy Hollidays for you and your family.

[@ckadj131820]

As much as I love your videos, it is so hard to continue watching knowing I'd never afford any of your cameras. Still, thank you! I'm learning a lot from your videos. Enjoy the rest of the holidays! Bless you and your channel! ❤️

[@Shawns_snapshots]

When i had the A7iv i instantly fell in love with the bird eye autofocus, especially in video mode. Being so excited, i sold it pretty quickly bought an A1, and after shooting stills with it for two or 3 months i realized it didnt have bird AF in video mode. When i confronted Sony about it, they said it did (support don't know what they are doing).

[@villageblunder4787]

Do one for Canon. And please include a rant about 3rd party lenses.

[@LosPalms]

Sup man, not sure if you remember me but I delivered KFC to you a couple times back when I did my grub hub gig. Cool to see you still posting bro, keep up the good work 😎

[@Rossie123able]

This was the most honest Sony overview video I’ve seen. I have also shot Sony for a few years and I think we can all agree there are pros and cons with every brand of camera. I agree with the points that the A1 and A7SIII should get those updates that the newer camera have. The A7RV is great but not great enough for $4K

[@jamesklug]

The ending LOL 😂 Great video and really good points

[@nocturnus009]

Gratitude for another year. As a Nikon user I’m appreciative for the ideas & vectors your contributions have opened up for further exploration. #beardgang

[@blackentrepreneur244]

Solid video. My pros for shooting Sony: 1. Best bang for your buck spec wise. The Sony a6400 is my hybrid camera that could still rival Full Frame cameras with the right lens Cons: 1. Color Science. If you shoot Sony be prepared to learn how to edit/color grade. But what that being said i'm happy with my Sony set up as of now. The Sony Fx30 looks like a beast though, i'm looking to upgrade to that camera in the future.

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

Didn’t know you shoot sports. Love it. What body/lens combos do you use for both outdoor and indoor

[@korffyboy91]

Thank you for your honesty, for sharing your thoughts and most importantly: that candid ending with all the things on your mind of what to say or not say

[@jayforcinema]

Thanks Manny! I've been a GH5 user since years now, and the current crop of Sony cameras is the one that is really tempting me, with the a7S III and a7 IV providing all that I wanted in the video space. I might still find my way to Sony, but going to the Panasonic S line as of now. Excellently built cameras. Thanks again for the Sony outlook though, you have definitely got the GAS wheels turning again

[@Random-yz8gb]

Bro I have gh5 and want sigma 16mm f1.4 do you think that's like good for now? For day to day vlogs and videos

[@jayforcinema]

​@@Random-yz8gb Sounds good to me. If you need a wider lens have a look at the 9 mm or 12 mm lenses. The Olympus 12 is a great little lens, for example. Or even the Lumix 12-35 (2nd gen ideally, but even gen 1 works well. The 3rd gen is out now). You can get the 12-35 pretty cheap in used market and the lens IS combined with body IS makes it a superb vlogging lens :)

[@Random-yz8gb]

@@jayforcinema yeah I couldn't decide between lumix 12 35 for like 400 dollars either v1 or 2 it was. Or to get sigma 16mm f1.4 for 250. Like I really want a fast lens but the convenience of the 12 35 and ibis makes me want it, but the 2.8 just isn't comparable to 1.4. Actually the 12 35 v1 is also around 250 but I drill can't decide

[@jayforcinema]

​@@Random-yz8gb That's fair enough, deciding between zoom and prime is always a personal choice. Sigma will be a 32 mm full frame equivalent. If that is wide enough for your needs, go for it. Otherwise have a look at the 12 mm Olympus or even the new 9 mm Panasonic. Lots of options even beyond these :)

[@theblmcgroup]

Lol, Manny. I’ve watched your channel for about three years, and I feel your pain regarding ending videos. However, in my case, I have trouble even beginning, which is why my channel stagnates. Anyway, regardless, your content is superb, and as a fellow Sony user, I agree with you on what Sony can do to improve the relationship they have with people who use their cameras. Man, keep up the excellent work and keep inspiring others to make content as well as you. ❤

[@DrewPera]

Manny Ortiz keeping it real. No ecosystem is perfect so just shoot what you like.

[@angeloplayforone]

This video shows everyone that now we don’t have a photographer or hiring a photographer, but going to hire or have a media creator (photography and video). Sony and Canon are simply the ones who are going dominate this new future of media creation, providing the professional what they need. Matti Haapoja said this already in one of his videos.

[@SmartByTravel]

You are really the best, love your videos. Thanks for inspiring me to take my setup to the next level. I appreciate your transparency in tech and you are one of the few people I trust.

[@chuchonmc]

I found you honest and the video was really interesting. I truly believe opinions like this. I'm not a Sony user, but Sony is always a reference once you are looking for improving your gear. And products announcement videos on a side and marketing on a side, this is what someone should really consider. To me, the most important thing is the enviroment and the lenses. I would never jump to Nikon Z or Canon R until the contemporary prime lenses by Sigma and Tamron zoom lenses are being confirmed and created. In the other hand, even when the ergonomics for instance are not good in Sony, Sony has done a really good point that other brands had not: they have show their customers that they listen to them. They give what they are asked for. And there is no comparison for that.

[@tejveerify]

I didn’t understand about the White balance did Manny say using a Grey card or Great card and does that actually make a difference , if so which one to buy someone pls explain ?

[@RobertMunteanu105]

When you said "I hate saying

[@sydneydance]

Good video mate 👍 felt like a little heart to heart with Manny and Sony there 😁🫰🫰

[@miguelquezada1916]

I always stay to see how Manny ends his videos. Most honest guy on YT

[@writhracing1642]

Just love how you keep it real! Your videos are awesome!

[@MichalOlender]

Love the non bias videos!

[@a.jerrells8736]

Thank you Manny for such an awesome pros and cons review. God bless you and your family. Happy Holidays. 😊

[@danieljcox]

Great job Manny. Loved your ending!

[@DreySantesson]

Your editing skills are off the chart Manny

[@bbeckford90]

Honestly, my first camera is a Sony a7c which I got as a Christmas gift from my wife. Wanted to go for the a7iv but I realized that's a whole lotta camera for a complete beginner. So I opted for the a7c instead of the a7iv or III. I intend to learn about videography and shooting photos on my way to making my KZbin channel. An a7c is more than enough for me. The lenses are interchangable and affordable if e mount, the quality is guaranteed, there's a camera for every type of person. You get what you pay for in regards to Sony and while it may not always be the case since there's always a camera being released every 6 months, it doesn't mean I'm going to grab a new camera that's over 2k. In any event, Sony will always remain a contender in the camera space, but for a complete beginner like me, I'm just stepping into the world of full frame.

[@789know]

A7c is pretty much just a smaller a7iii, so it is perfectly good enough for people who want to get into full frame mirrorless and beginner 4k video shooting

[@bbeckford90]

@@789know Really, a smaller a7iii? Wouldn't have guessed it honestly. Any advice you can offer on either the photography or videography front?

[@starskymedia]

Awesome reflections and thoughts Manny, love your content and have learnt a lot!

[@Cookies205]

Great video Manny! And great point about the lack of firmware support

[@jpdj2715]

Tint deviations. Grey cards were developed for exposure, not tint, originally. If you want to analyze tint differences, you have to shoot a reference card with both grey scale and color patches. It will inform you about correct exposure too. And usable dynamic range. Something like the ColorChecker Passport - like it says, passport sized plastic booklet. There's an app with such a card that will analyze your shot and create an ICC profile file that you can import in e.g. Lightroom. Note that tint differences can be caused by lenses too. (Having shot Nikon for the past over 40 years, that was a recurring rant about the F mount glass. The Z system's "S" class lenses totally fix that. A reason for me to never go 3rd party, next to robustness and the brand's honest integrity in its approach to things that need to be fixed under warranty even when the formal period is over.) If you create such a reference shot, then be aware that it is the combined reference for the light at that moment, the specific camera and lens that you were using. Potentially your lens could have very faint changes depending on aperture and distance settings too, depending on its design and complexity. As to tint differences in the studio, classical tungsten lamps drop in color temperature when they age. Strobes and speedlights may vary in color temperature and tint in several ways. The first strobe manufacturer to address this, some 40 years ago, was Swiss "Bron" of the "broncolor" strobe packs and heads. They figured out how to get stable color temperature with varying flash intensity from the heads and also figured out how to get the fastest (shortest duration) flashes with precision. Some "Pro" brand was only able to fix that in the past 10 years. And the cheap Chinese ones actually seem to have figured this out for some of their products, but that's a matter of testing too. LED constant lights, including ones that may be able to flash at a higher output, all need monitoring of their white balance and tint too, especially when they can be set to different levels. Bottom line, color and tint are a "feel" thing and that's how we work with it. So why alls the fuss about tint differences and how to correct them? Well, correction to our preferred "feel" in a consistent way between shots made with different tools and different light sources is easier and faster when we can start with a neutral starting point. Shoot a series of shots with a lens in a setting and at some point shoot the reference card. Reference cards also give you a problem because they want you to change everything towards "neutral". Imagine your sunset shots loosing their warmth - through a shift towards blue. As in sunset the shade is extremely blue already, a shift towards blue makes any shade in the shot more blue. Our tools don't help us with that and we must figure out ways to deal with that ourselves. Do you shoot raw? Only? Then note that your camera's settings for white balance and tint do not change the image data. WB, tint, ISO, are only meta data and dictate e.g. Lightroom how to open/display your file. I generally set my camera to "Cloudy" white balance. This is the camera's assumption of the most neutral light source. It means that my image potentially opens too blue for my liking when it was shot in the tropics at midday - even when the light at that time in that place actually was like that. If you shoot raw + JPEG, then it's a different story. If the JPEGs need to be used commercially SOOC, then I would still use the color reference card to adjust WB & tint in camera, with or without a tethered computer. As to the ColorChecker Passport, these things are not cheap and both touching the patches with your hands and exposure to light, will speed up ageing and the need for replacement. The honeybadger don't care macho photographers in YT videos manhandling those things earn too much money influencing, apparently. And then there is the occasional model in such videos carefully avoiding to touch the color patches - the sign of a pro.

[@Vahagraphy]

Kuddos to u man. i like the product slider clips. lighting effects on point.

[@sjenkin88]

I've only been shooting with Sony for 2 years now, but I can say that you've nailed... especially when you mentioned the grip and the Sigma 85mm Art. Beautiful lens - possibly the best 85mm I've ever used - but man it catches knuckles when you're throwing it about!

[@bobn1955]

Thanks for the specific info regarding "Sony Color Science" - that your issue goes away with custom color balance is very interesting.

[@gordonkako]

What would you recommend I go for between the Salon 5D Mark IV and Sony A7 III, primarily for photography?

[@xil4302]

For the outro, you can say something like "This is Manny undone, aaaaallright, I'm done." Or something. Totally original!

[@theodoreleher6186]

THAMK U for all your hard work all the best for 2023

[@ogonzilla]

15:34 LOL...felt your pain.

[@kefkapalazzo1]

14:55 ugh I have an a7iii and coming from my iPhone, laptop, or monitor, I can't use it most of the time. the evf looks so much better because the highlights are rich softer, and tethered to my laptop the highlights are so much softer

[@KissFilmNc]

The end what’s amazing 😂 Great video man 💪🏽💪🏽

[@powerfuljones]

I just switched to a7iii. Don’t have budget for more. I really like it. And i like stuff that you don’t like about it. Still have to learn a lot and get used to a lot of stuff but i love it. Can’t say a lot about all the newer high end stuff because i just don’t have the money. Maybe in the future when i start earning money with photography

[@reganalbertson1593]

Hey Manny! Your conclusion should be how you accomplished what your introduction promised us, which makes it much easier to compose. I appreciate your videos, I alway learn something.

[@PatrickRambles]

Really appreciate your videos, bro.

[@Finns.Dunder]

Great video as always! Keep up that good energy.

[@Scotty-dq5om]

I think this video has a more honest feel to it than most of your videos not to say they aren't "honest" your videos are usually very highly polished but I like this kind of "from the heart" feel to your commentary. I am a new sony user with a brand new a7RV in hand along with a 50mm f1.2 gm. I am still debating whether it's worth the money. 6k is a helluvalot for non pro use. Trying to find reasons to justify it. This i am here on your channel among many others. I like your channel the most because you aren't a shill like most other photogs on social media.

[@sammy_sam_leonardo]

Great video Manny! I actually prefer these slightly longer videos, and I think the time and effort you put into your work is amazing… big respect. I wonder how you think the Fujifilm X-H2S stacks up to some of the bodies you mentioned? Obviously the Fujifilm lens lineup although improved significantly (the new primes and the video centric 18-120mm PZ) still lacks behind Sony and the same is true for autofocus… but the features on the X-H2S are incredible. I’ve actually seen a few pro videographers switch from RED’s etc to it - maybe it’s not what you want from a camera for the reasons in the video (totally fair) but is Fujifilm now a legitimate option for videographers and hybrid shooters now for the first time in your opinion? Have a great day 👍

[@hardikchoudhary2346]

Bro much appreciated your hard work 🙌🙌🙌 keep going ✌🏻

[@john26razor340]

Chuck Liddell! So sick!

[@dragonfist25]

The production work is👌🏾

[@stephena4371]

Perfect video to listen to while working on product shots in post. Thanks Manny

[@MosesMind]

love the no script, straight from the dome

[@joakimolsson1024]

Totally agree with the Firmware stuff. Why are they not updating the flagship cameras?

[@nafisahmedvideos7882]

we are absolutely one the same page with you about sony here. they should fix their firmware issue with the higher tier bodies. thank you for being so frank and honest about it.

[@Kinadnuf]

Very helpful, thanks from 🇬🇧I really hope Sony watch this video and listen!

[@Eddie87Grant]

Yes this video was very helpful. I believe that updates are needed in their top tier cameras and I also agree that Sony work on their ergonomics also. I hope Christmas are great for you and yours.

[@pedzsan]

Thank you for the Canon and Sony pros and cons videos.

[@donwhite332]

A great heartfelt commentary.

[@fredsobotincic1587]

You spot on about the lacking firmware updates ,.I have the “ A7R4A “ and to the best of my knowledge ,..the latest firmware update for the “ A7R4 “ is not available for my camera ,..

[@gwilkins4617]

Listen manny, i like what you are doing here.. keep it up

[@cinnamonopinion]

That outro was amazing ❤‍🔥

[@eksmaan]

Add a couple of Buttery LUTs on that FX3. Natural Rec 709 is gorgeous. Solid breakdown man!