How To Shoot Low Light + Best Settings for Sony Cameras | A7C

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

I just picked up the Sony a7c. Watching everything I can as I am beyond pumped for this camera to arrive.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Awesome! You’re going to love it! Hope you learn a thing or two from this low light video! 👍🏽

[@Quantdummy]

Where did u buy it? Waiting for it here in India :((

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

@@Quantdummy I found it on Amazon in the US. It was sold though Focus Cameras

[@Pileven]

@@BrianTheCameraGuy lol same im waiting on mine from focus cam

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

@@Pileven you are not going to be disappointed. It is a great camera. Been so happy with the purchase.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Feel free to join our little discord community - discord.gg/AjTWkD2A8B :) Share your work, get feedback, Q & A's, and a lot more!

[@ElitePortraits]

I'm using the 7c in flamenco performances where shadows are sharp, and very low key lighting, at the beginning I thought was going to be hard, but man, this camera is capable of retain every single detail, with the proper config and 1.8 lens, im using 85 mm and 35 mm , the shots are incredibly accurate. I dont regret to relay on this camera for my job. is fast enough, even tho only reaches 4.000 shutter speed, seriously, you don't need more. people are obsessed with high end specs, and they trully believe that is not possible without them, ok, a7c is high end camera in some sort of way, but it's all about finding the right spot.

[@VictorLaforteza]

This is exactly why I don't upgrade to the top of the line cinema cameras until I exactly know I need it for my jobs. I had the a7c and a7iii for years and they paid themselves 200x more than I expected.

[@chilodaone]

Thank you soo so much for this video, it is amazing. I am going to try these settings in my A7C. Something i would like to know is more about focusing? in those shots you showed of the building when you are pointing up or the other one where you are on what i guess its a roof and youre shooting down towards the street with cars passing by, how do you set up focus there? is that only autofocus or do you use manual focus?

[@kebph6211]

Worth subscribing for this channel! Pls keep vlogging man, your silver play button is waiting for you.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks so much man! I hope so!

[@SNEAKchannel]

Victor you know for Dual iso SLOG2 for a7c ?

[@VictorLaforteza]

I think its 500 and 3200 if I remember correctly

[@뇽쌤필름]

I'm gonna get the SONY a7C. Your this video was so helpful for me. Thanks a lot :)

[@VictorLaforteza]

Awesome! glad it helped you make the decision! happy low light shooting :)

[@jaredmccray2106]

great amount of info..in a short period of time..thank you.

[@VictorLaforteza]

glad you found it efficiently helpful! :)

[@killq9082]

I like the music in the sample, what is the name of it please？thanks!!

[@MckayGeoff]

Great video footage, composition and editing! Thanks for sharing!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks so much! glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@outlierdesignco.188]

Great video, thanks for making it!!

[@ITechATechChannel]

Nice video 👍 It will be great if you can mention what lens you used to shoot intro videos.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you! I only use Sony 50mm 1.8 and a 24mm 1.4 :)

[@RogerBrenon]

@@VictorLaforteza The Lens is just as important as the camera. LOL Great footage and content but always remember the lens.

[@ITechATechChannel]

@@VictorLaforteza i got Sony A7C and 20 mm 1.8 G lens :)

[@MeowkolaTesla]

Hi just discovered your channel. Subscribed! I love your luts and cinematography!

[@VictorLaforteza]

thank you so much! going to create more videos soon :)

[@JasonPierceOfficial]

I enjoyed the vid!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks man! I appreciate it 🙏🏽

[@joanrfit]

Do you shoot your videos in 4k or 1080 p with the a7c?

[@VictorLaforteza]

4K!

[@Michal_Kedzierski]

Getting this camera today! Saving this for later!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Hope you enjoy them low light shots! Amazing camera 👍🏽

[@Michal_Kedzierski]

@@VictorLaforteza tried it out immediately last night looks insane!

[@alattarpix]

Good job man hope to see more of that kind of videos 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you! more to come :) What video topics would you like to see?

[@Kvixhen636]

Thank you for the tips! Please do more video about A7c

[@VictorLaforteza]

sounds good! which topics would you like me to cover next? :)

[@Kvixhen636]

@@VictorLaforteza since most of the viewers just got theirs a7c why not give some tips regarding video and photography setting. Looking forward for it 🙏

[@alexandersebastian3360]

@@VictorLaforteza what settings do you use for your indoor footage in this video?

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@alexandersebastian3360 1/50. pp10. f1.4. ISO was probably 1600 - 3200. Exposure meter was set to highlights only and then set the exposure bracket to +1

[@blueicy]

amazing shots! I also love the quality of your microphone! What are you using?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you! it's the Deity D3 Pro :)

[@MikeyYuanY]

Would you recommend this over the a7iii for a wedding videographer? Torn between a7c and a7iii. Salamat.

[@VictorLaforteza]

I would recommend the a7iii! It’s cheaper and has two dual card slots and you can record on both at the same time! If one card fails on a wedding you have another copy of your files on the spot!! Never had bad luck with it but its a good back up!

[@bryce-films]

What balance setting/kelvin are you using in these low light situations?

[@VictorLaforteza]

I just stuck with 5600k

[@bryce-films]

Thanks man!

[@sooglemovie9783]

Nice video !!!

[@scottjohnnyhelgemoaune2951]

Is Sony A7iii considered a new camera or an old camera? According to your settings, I mean

[@VictorLaforteza]

New :) this was an old 2020 video. Settings refer to A7iii or newer

[@tadeytravels]

amazing ! whats title of the theme song used

[@VictorLaforteza]

Can't remember but its from artlist! retrowave playlist

[@Flowdebarrio04]

Can you film raw with the a7c?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Unfortunately, you can’t :(

[@Jr.stetics]

So if the dual Iso for slog is 500 & 3200 I should only use either one of those iso’s?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Best practice, yes. Just a note that it varies from camera to camera.

[@avishmayovitsh5038]

thanks! great tutorial!

[@VictorLaforteza]

You’re welcome! Hope you learned something from it 🙏🏽

[@jefflorenzo4180]

can i use this for zve10?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Yes! Just make sure you convert footage to rec.709

[@MrMarcarteer]

high quality content dude! I Subscribed. I am still thinking of buying the A7C, go for the current A7 mark 3 or waitr for the mark 4. What would you recommend? I want to do both with one camera: Video and photography. So I understand if there are some compromises. I currently have the A6300.

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thanks man! I'd wait for the A7IV. Rumour has it that it'll be announce this year or early next year. the a7c has an updated sensor but still the same sensor hardware so it's still using older tech (a7iii sensor) a7iv should be another camera that will have a lot of new tech inside

[@gracaemusica]

Hi Victor! I love your video. Fantastic low light footage! I’m kinda new to all this, so what do you mean with “composition” in the description of some footage along with the shutter speed, ISO, aperture, LUTs, etc? Thanks!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Oh it’s just utilizing one of the tips I gave in the video :) framing good composition helps with shooting a good shot!

[@elijahmodnar1]

HLG3 If you have it, if not, use HLG ;) AS HLG1 AND HLG2 are not as bright/dynamic as normal HLG and HLG3

[@utomotjipto5294]

Every Sony cameras have Dual native ISOs. We need to search for these ourselfs, coz depending in camera type and firmware each camera have their own best native ISO

[@repopaolo]

PP 10 - hlg 3 - and.....? Movie, still, or....? Thanks 😉

[@VictorLaforteza]

both can work movie or still. everything is default and adjust the PP10 settings shown on the video :)

[@repopaolo]

@@VictorLaforteza I meant, apart from hlg what is the other parameter, cine 1, or what? I didn't make myself clear.😊

[@WillianPortela]

Amazing! one more subscribe!

[@IvanRopal]

Are you Filipino bro? Nice vid!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Thank you! Yes, pinoy ako haha!

[@Cosmicvzn]

what editing program do you use?

[@VictorLaforteza]

I was using Adobe Premiere Pro during this time!

[@johnd671]

I’m new to video editing, what software program did you use?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Adobe Premiere Pro :)

[@montesinosdroneworld]

Hi, The footage looks awesome, I just picked the A7C as well, I use Davinci’s Resolve & FCPX for my editing, are this LUTS compatible with this Software? Thanks!!

[@VictorLaforteza]

A7C is really good! You’ll love it. For the LUTs yes, it works with FCPX and resolve as well :)

[@FC-py6xk]

How can you get the camera to focus on neon signs in the background in a low light situation?? For example, I am doing talking head vids, but I noticed that the neon signs in the background are overexposed and the neon signs look all white and blurry, instead of being sharp and showing their real colors. How do we fix this problem??

[@VictorLaforteza]

You have to expose for the neon lights and bring up someone’s face exposure in post! Or add in additional lighting for the face to match exposure a bit

[@FC-py6xk]

@@VictorLaforteza What do you mean actually by bringing up someone's face exposure in post?

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@FC-py6xk When you are editing, you can isolate the face or a subject and increase the brightness

[@FC-py6xk]

@@VictorLaforteza ok, that makes sense - Thanks! But, how would you fix the problem where the neon signs in the background appear white and blurry due to overexposure when filming in low light conditions?

[@VictorLaforteza]

@@FC-py6xk Lots of testing involved! but essentially you have to expose for the lights (it will make everything else look dark but the lights) and then bring everything else in post. It'll be noisier but you'll have to test where is the sweet spot with your camera :)

[@darylRvillaescusa]

Can you really see the noise watching it on KZbin on a laptop? I watch a lot of KZbin videos on my laptop with as high as 12k iso and can't really see any noise

[@VictorLaforteza]

The problem with youtube is compression. The noise kinda blends in with the compressed shadows that shows artifacts and just gross banding. You can still see it just its so much better than cameras before.

[@alokubnare8901]

What's the difference between a7iii & a7c?

[@VictorLaforteza]

Only the physical body. It's technically the same camera.

[@polsufilm]

Great! KZbin recommended another great channel. Ayos!

[@VictorLaforteza]

Salamat, Paul! What topics would you like to see in regards to film/photo? :)

[@polsufilm]

@@VictorLaforteza I wish to see more of your "How to" video tutorials, hyperlapse and also the color grading process. 😁

[@princechaulagain6027]

can you pls recommend me nd filter

[@VictorLaforteza]

Of course! I like the freewell magnetic ND/PL 16. Works best for my workflow. They have a VND as well. I did use a polarpro VND 2-5 stops before and I highly recommend it as well

[@RogerBrenon]

Hows the video on this compared to the A7iii in your opinion.

[@VictorLaforteza]

They pretty much are the same! It’s like an a7iii with an apsc body. I sold my a7iii for this and getting the fx6 when it comes out 😊

[@Dinoago]

HEy Victor where you from im from Puerto Rico?. About to buy the A7C .. I gotta admit theres some creaminess about the A7iii that I like more but all around it seems amazing. Wanted to ask ....What lens did you use in the making of this video?

[@VictorLaforteza]

I think it's all about the lens and filters. a7iii and the a7c pretty much have the same sensors! I used a sony 24mm 1.4 gm!

[@BATIS_FILM]

wow i want meet u