Sony A7Sii Review For Wedding Filmmakers

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[@whoismatt]

That push to manual focus tip is killer!

[@imnaugle]

Agreed! "Wide" focus area is so damn squirrely though especially with the 55mm What's up with that?

[@XSquibX]

I've found that too. The 55mm really like to hunt... it does it really quickly, but it never seems satisfied lol

[@pabloitare]

best video about Sony a7s II i see ever

[@facts-tory]

thanks man! i like ur review compare to others just talk about the camera instead of the setting.. as i'm a wedding video/photographer.. i've learn a lot from you.. thanks!

[@JesseDriftwood]

I love what Sony has been doing in their cameras the past two years, but until they put out something that can dial record to memory cards I just can't see myself jumping to it as a primary wedding camera.

[@JasonLundgrenn]

I owe you so many beers.

[@palysmedia5276]

Noticed ones again you dont have any nd filters listed in your gear guide, just curious as to how you shoot outside in bright sun?

[@JamesFitzgerald05]

He ups his shutter speed

[@syfriamedia]

Do you have two sonys or do you typically rent a second camera for weddings?

[@emailtoasraf]

is 24p suitable for wedding film?

[@BenFilmProduction]

Kraig is the matthew mcconaughey of wedding filmmaking

[@jacoballenmitchell]

alright, alright, alright.

[@JEMIRDALLAS]

someone could tell me what stop recording for 25 / 30 min canon 5 d ??

[@teckno_senpai]

I've watched a lot of a7sii reviews, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one, and was super helpful practically. Thanks a lot Kraig!

[@starshipvelcrp]

OHHHHH I see how it is, give me a hard time about A7Sii autofocus months ago on snapchat then praise it on youtube. I'm on to you Kraig.

[@CinematographyDatabase]

I'm still on the fence about the A7SII vs 80D for vlogging >_

[@ImTotallyTechy]

Canon has fallen so behind for video. I prefer the versatility of the A7SII

[@BenFilmProduction]

a7s ii, matt 👌

[@CinematographyDatabase]

lol I was afraid people were going to say that :/

[@Ootini4]

a7sII would be a waste for just vlogging. Get a cheaper camera and buy better lenses.

[@PHILMMedia]

A7sII is a better camera BUT No flip out screen and AF isn't great

[@Roboccobo]

I had it for a week I almost broke more than my screen. it might be great coming from a DSLRs but it's super slow coming from the c100. #teamc100markii

[@mariusbulai]

btw! you shoulld try the Sony ECM GZ1 microphone, cable free, better sound than that rode powered mic....scuse me but it sucks.

[@JoeOberster]

Great review, I learned a few things about the A7Sii I didn't before. But you expose with your shutter speed? No ND filters for outside? Auto-white balance!? Really?

[@JasonLundgrenn]

I was also surprised by this.

[@swarthypirate]

I have never heard of anyone using shutter speed to expose - it works OK?

[@JasonLundgrenn]

It's great that it allows you to keep your aperture fixed when you require a certain depth of field but at the cost of stutter-y "non-filmic" looking video as you move up in SS. Although, I guess it's not a big deal as Kraigs stuff always looks bomb. I always trip all over myself trying to swap out ND filters but I think I may reconsider if it's even worth it!

[@ocfilmsdotcom]

Surprise here as well. Auto-white balance should never be used for filming. Unless he does it because its just well, practical (I find myself using it sometimes when I shoot Real Estate). As far as using a Creative Style, Hmmm.. that means you have to turn Picture Profiles to Off, and I believe that when they are off, the camera will not give you the Dynamic Range that was meant to put out (Slog3 and Slog2 giving you the most; followed by Cine Gammas and lastly No PP)

[@lostinmusicalspace2480]

Won't using shutter speed to adjust exposer change the look of each shot tho?

[@4eyesnb]

i still prefer the 70D, cheap and come with dual pixel AF, flip to side LCD, touch focus, face detection ...

[@SuperDavid1720]

When will you have your beginners course ?

[@TrevorVaubel]

Part 3 and 4 of Beth and Phil BTS coming out soon?

[@SiegfriedEichhorn]

Hi Kraig, do you use the "DRO Level" in some light situation, if you are filming in autum leave mode? Or is it better to disable DRO while filming? I bought the a7sii two days ago and changed like you from 6d and 5dmiii

[@andrewtregoning]

any plans to do a review on your gimbal?

[@markshirley01]

I was already to buy the A7S mk11 then gopro released the Karma and my money's going that way.

[@nickmarz2507]

karma will be so good for weddings you can have the bride sit on it and fly her around!!

[@Tantagotantago10]

DJI MAVIC!!!

[@JYFilms]

mark shirley that sucks

[@doxology6941]

Yea i agree with @jyfilms very bad investment

[@xoneeleven]

If it overheats shooting 4k, then they should not market as a 4k camera.

[@joshantolin]

awesome review! i'm a 5d user and planning to buy either A7sii or the new a6500.. besides the price concern, would you recommend A7sii than A6500? thanks!

[@illgilligan]

Never shoot your whole day on one card man.. Seems as though you have been lucky. But the day your one card goes wrong you are screwed. Despite you not filling up the 128 I hope you at least switch out cards?!

[@skooterbob]

Agreed. Though redundancy is the key-never trust one card. the SSD external drives are great AND you can use radio feeds so you are not draped with wires.

[@Harvestcreativemedia]

I recently bought Sony 28mm for my A7s ii which I am going to use with pilotfly H2. I want to try auto focusing feature but don't have any idea how can I get maximum output from auto focusing feature. Could you help me please? Thanks in advance.

[@Scout1eader]

Would love to have this camera but god damn that price lol, one day.

[@gearheadflicks]

do you know if the A7Sii have VFR (variable frame rate) for time-lapse? I can't seem to find the answer anywhere.

[@XSquibX]

time-lapse stuff is in a downloadable app...

[@EliasJRosario]

What about DRO? Great video and I like your approach to no picture profiles. Shot and edited my first wedding two weeks ago with SLOG 3 (Overexposing 2 Stops) and yeah it is quite a bit of work. Your videos have been very helpful!

[@VPNStudiosllc]

Two questions, 1- connecting lavaliers mic on the officiant and groom for good audio, how do you do it with this camera? 2- if the ceremony is longer than 30 min you will not be able to provide a full ceremony recording, sucks running out of time when they wars about to kiss, any strategy? Thanks

[@astrolabeIQ]

Do u recommend going with Canon ef lenses with this camera ? and how about the auto focus if used with the Canon lenses ?

[@MeditatewithSue]

I do have this camera can you please do a video for some people don’t know nothing about cameras? Please I really appreciate 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@WilliamSanjaya]

Hi! Are you still shooting in HD? I think you can shoot 4k for more than 1 hour now... I mean after newest firmware update..

[@EnjoyDifferentTaste]

There is a fast way to change the af point while you are filming? The Canon 5dmk IV has the much screen and a joystick to change that.

[@timpinski]

Hi Kraig, what is you opinion on always filming with 60p and just match it in post to 24/25p. because you always have the option to make a slow-motion clip out of it right? Or do i lose qualitiy? sorry, i'm coming from Canon and never had the option to film 60p/1080p. Best regards from germany.

[@Rdehamer1]

hey looking at Sony a7r ii vs a7s ii, and this would be for 95% video use, what should I get? Thanks, love your videos

[@RonPagz]

Hamr a7s for sure!

[@bailout00]

I love all of your videos but man I feel like you just gave lots of excuses for all of the reasons this camera sucks. I just picked up a new GH4 for $1000 after watching numerous reviews for A7SII/GH4/5D4. 4k all day no overheating, batteries last, cheap lenses down to f/0.95, tons of lens options, V-Log if I need it. Also, Metabones + cannon/nikon lenses = awesome. Check it out my friend. Side note, GH5 next May, 4k 60p, IBIS, 4:2:2 internal, etc etc. Crap batteries Non-Kraig proof screen, apparently Read lots of horror stories about overheating in the middle of events, ceremonies, seconds before the kiss. So much nope. Low Light, can't argue it looks better, maybe keep one for the reception? I use a camera light, such a small part of the overall video, not too concerned about it. If you find yourself in upstate NY I host with AirBnB, your stay is on me.

[@Ootini4]

When you said Creative Style I cringed a little. But...I'll have to try that out...

[@mickeystar84]

Great video. Lots of good tips. The only thing I disagree on is the auto ISO. You run the risk of the camera changing the colour of a shot if the lighting changes inside or if a big cloud comes along when shooting outside. You don't want that happening at an important moment! I'll try out your picture profile later on.

[@ArcticxBeaver]

Kraig do people get married during winter? I just completed my gear kit, I'm new to filmmaking. I'd love to shoot weddings, but winter is coming and Canadian winters are no joke. The struggle is real

[@GrandpaSStudio]

Hi! Make car videos like I do ;) cheers

[@ArcticxBeaver]

***** Well I've got a good starter kit. Tripod, monopod, nd filter, audio stuff, canon dslr etc. Basic gear that will allow me to learn

[@ArcticxBeaver]

A monopod is needed. You don't really need a slider when starting out.

[@slangdoll]

I love the idea of small lenses also but have you tried the Sony 28-135 G OSS? I'm thinking I really might have to get it haha. I have the Zeiss 55mm but because I only have the original A7 the APS-C crop mode to punch in and/or the Clear Image Zoom really doesn't look good... so I either need to get a 18mm or 21mm prime and maybe even an 85mm for a medium telephoto but that costs of that is about the same as just the one full frame cinema G lens Sony has. ANYWAY, super fun stuff, thanks for the video, I enjoined it!

[@granthine1031]

Hi, I’m just a novice still, but I thought shutter should be always be set at double frame rate?

[@TStvonline]

Thanks Kraig! Great video! I've been on the fence about purchasing one for a while and transitioning away from my MarkIII and getting one of these bad boys or going with the Mark IV. This looks more promising. Have you had any overheating issues shooting in HD or 4K?

[@Bsukmanee]

HPtv have u made the switch? I am looking into switching too

[@3ttayww]

Thanks Kraig...if you're ever in Fort Worth Tx...I would love to work with you..I have the A7SII and two A6300s

[@michalskarpa9899]

Would Panasonic G7 make a good wedding camera? Thank you.

[@XSquibX]

in good enough lighting, no reason why not

[@ekonomoung]

Hello Kraig with a "K". I am Nikos from Greece and I have 2 questions for you. You mentioned that you sometimes shoot with shutter 1/8000. If you are shooting at 25p, don't you need to use shutter speed of 1/50 only? and I am planning to buy an A7S II and nobody knows the answer on the 2nd question. I am planning to use a Commlite adapter for a Canon 24-70 2.8. The adapter is like the Metabones one (electronic connection...maybe better). Does the camera pick up the changes I might be doing on the focal length automatically with that kind of set up? Thank you (generally thank you)

[@antonv.]

thanks

[@christophercmosley]

I want to switch but I'm so afraid of that learning curve. 😞😞😞

[@eranhat]

Christopher Mosley its because you are gay

[@scotthill354]

Hey how's it going? Big fan of your KZbin channel. Your dropping some serious knowledge about shooting weddings. I too shoot weddings. I had few questions about a camera. I'm wanna get another. I have 70D's I shoot with now. I was thinking of getting the gh4 (because price range) or the Sony s7ii. But the Sony is a grand more. Have you ever compared the 2? Worried the gh4 might not do good in low light. Any suggestions or input on that? Also have you ever shot weddings with designated video cameras? I bought the JVC GY-HM170 4K camera. Wanted to get into the 4K game. That camera sucks so much ass it should not be legal. I wanted something with audio built in. I made a bad purchase. Thinking off selling it and going for the Sony that you reviewed. Big price tag though. Any way awesome channel. Keep up the good work 👌

[@ronalvey103]

Your audio for this video is bad. Sounds like you used the audio from the camera.

[@commercialand]

So I am about to shoot my first wedding solo. I have a sound engineering degree so still a bit nervous shooting solo and missing the recording button! Lol I have shot several short films, commercials for KOBR Tv, and some reception style environments..I'm comfortable on the fly but not so sure with one camera. I have the SONY A 73 which I just finished shooting my first shot film, I will send you trailer, color grade is horrible! could use some advice with which Slog that already has some color with it so I dont waste so much time coloring SLOG2!~!! That 85mm you mentioned, how much did you pay for that? I only have the Sony 28mm F.4. and I would have to get super close behind pastor for OTS shots!

[@VPWedding]

OMG, I have never heard of cameras overheating before! I use a Sony FDR AX100, and have shot full weddings in 4k. How much does this happen? My iPhone doesn't even overheat when shooting 4k! (1 hr continuous.)

[@loubnaben634]

Thank's for the video. I have a question about the files the sony a7SII outputs. I am a begginer and just bought the camera. But the video files I get are toooo big, way too big!! 2GB for an HD video that last 39s. Is that normal? I can't use it at all with adobe Premier, I can't even read it. What am I doing wrong and what can I do to edit such a heavy files? Thanks!

[@eric_chaput]

Great video

What about the focusing by wiring thing with native Sony lenses? I have read a lot about this, but still don't understand this too well... Is it really that bad to focus manually, do a focus pull...?

[@AmenicStudios]

Hi Nice review. Wanted to ask.. I also shoot with several a7s2's but currently own the metabones adapter as I could not stand the focus by wire on the lenses you spoke about.. don't you find them annoying? Also the Sony 90mm macro is an amazing lens with a canon lens like focus ring..

[@eleanorgoldsmith7027]

Do you have problems with sensor dust? I just shot a corporate industrial and thought it was lens dust. Cleaned the lens but the next day realized it was sensor dust? Horrible. Never had that problem with my Canon 5d Mark III.

[@martinhvideos]

I think the overheating issue got addressed by a firmware update back i december 2015. Have you updated?

[@sterlingadgate]

Craig, when you try out a new camera or other piece of equipment, what is your process for testing out before you feel comfortable bringing onto a client project? Do you use first on a blog post, take out for a walk in the park, etc...?

[@onthebeach_tofino]

So, you only own 1 of these cameras, and hire second & thirds for the wedding day? Have you been mixing footage from a7s with any other cameras?

[@rowangallagher]

Got the Batis instead of the 70-200... It's in the post, hopefully I won't regret it.

[@NemOSfit]

Hi, whats your opinion on GH4? would you give it a try? watching many review of gh4 and it looks like a really decent camera

[@charlietighe]

How do you save your wedding settings? Do you still have your blog settings mapped to custom modes 1 and 2?

[@zhenyasuns]

Kraig! It will be really interesting to compare a7s and a7s II. Can you make a comparing video or even a review of a7s?

[@SebHaugeto]

0:25 some really bad banding. Is that because of the camera or the KZbin compression?

[@ibrahimalhanif]

how about a7rii image quality for wedding filmmakers ?

[@Barney00771]

What you think, can I also buy a7rii for weeding cinematography when i don't need to super iso?

[@scarfacexboy]

what Sony lenses do you use in your wedding videos? I'm a Canon user as well and the range of Sony is a bit limited and I want to avoid using adapters which tend to screw up sometimes..

[@GaelOuPasChanel]

Really good video ! Kraig, can u post the backstage video that we see in this video on ur channel ? Cuz' i love it !

[@michar490]

Hi Kraig, do you know simillar picture profile (autumn leaves) to use in Canon?

[@hbarrial]

Were those batteries Sony or another brand? Be nice to have some specifics but very informative otherwise.

[@heartshapedfilms]

Kraic, I am surprised to hear you shoot high shutter speeds, do you find the video really holds up and is good as just using NDs?

[@sebastianciho]

How you find this profile working in low light situatios? How high have you pushed the iso and still make it look good ?

[@wojtekanimations2530]

Kraig , what do you think about a6300? half price to a7sIi

[@piyushshinde5178]

sony alpha a7s ii with canon 24-70 2.8 so its full frame wide or apsc wide

[@ThisIsWideAngle]

Damn, THIS is the channel I was looking for. Great video!

[@rohrbeckilein]

Where the hell did you find that viewfinder/monitor custom menu thing? Its just not there on the a7 (not s) ii

[@markshirley01]

Using the A6500 in HD is 'clear image zoom' available.

[@quickpickle]

On the dancing how do u do it? Do u film whole dances or just bits? Thanks!

[@baharamad6003]

can you share, what laptop or desk top are you using for iditing your videos?

[@cmdigitalmediahawaiii5028]

great work. whats your thoughts on A7Sii vs GH4??

[@CarloTimothy]

hey kraig what's your lighting setup for receptions?

[@RodrigoZadroFilms]

AWB With Sony? haha massive pain

[@pabloitare]

Rodrigo Zadro Videografo de Bodas eso mismo he pensado! en ocasiones lo clava (normalmente en exteriores) pero el resto del tiempo.... caca 👎🏻

[@kylemckenzy4429]

but have you used it for a long hour? they say it's overheating.

[@eukicos]

Shot on A7s II: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6G7oXibq56phKM

[@ChrisMaiMusic]

Revisiting this review. Super torn between this camera and GH5. Currently GH4 and low light is quite disappointing. I feel like the ISO performance on the a7sii is more useful at weddings than all the other bells and whistles of the gh5. Kraig or anyone else have thoughts on this?

[@suadalansari9632]

does 85mm can be consider as a replacement for 90mm micro?

[@quickpickle]

would still prefer the swivel screen which comes out to the side.

[@luboyanev]

If you want a full frame camera that can do that, Sony just released a new A-mount camera, your other options are the A7sII and A7rII, canon and nikon don't have a FF camera with tilting screen

[@canturgan]

Why would you need that for video?

[@quickpickle]

canturgan because it helps?

[@canturgan]

***** I meant a full frame camera.

[@quickpickle]

canturgan oops lol

[@tofu916]

Thank you! This was very helpful, though I am not necessarily a wedding videographer. I'm getting an a7s ii in 2 weeks and I'm really nervous about such a large investment. Again, thank you!

[@danbaldwin8134]

Hey man great video!! My main camera is a a6300 but I want that to be my 2nd camera. As far as budget I can swing a a7sii but I was also interested in the a6500. I've shot 4 weddings this far and will continue to do more.. thoughts?

[@CharlieBrownPhotography]

Nice review! what made you decide sony compared to GH4? I am a canon shooter for Stills and looking to go from a 70D for video to something higher bitrate and more professional video.

[@arthurpieters2916]

Omg plz master kraig what is the music at the end

[@saichandra8776]

hey brother can you do a review of canon 5D Mark 4

[@bigrabbit5617]

Thanks your awesome video!

[@andugoh]

how many is required for whole day shoot?

[@b33wax]

Great review! I actually didn't expect you to not shoot in 4K for weddings. Never even thought about that. haha

[@exthander]

why every one cover the sony name on top of the camera??

[@JetspotNetworks]

What make is that gimbal and monopod with head ?

[@dealutfianto5166]

did u still use autumn leaves on creative style?

[@2009hoopy]

great review, thanks for sharing.