Sony A7Sii Review For Wedding Filmmakers

[@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

[@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!

[@adamquelch2900]

This is one of the best reviews of this camera I've seen.

[@VinnySangha]

Also that exposure meter will be your best friend when using the A7Sii, always trust it and look through the viewfinder often for more accurate results.

[@olamidefawole]

Thank you, still relevant 5 years later. Just shot with it for the first time. 😊

[@RSTeong]

Wow. You answered all my questions in one video, and completely sold me on getting the A7Sii. Time to say goodbye to my GH4 👋🏻

[@threestrandcord8572]

Originally, Canon was our preferred choice, after picking up the Sony, we have thoroughly enjoyed it even more. Thank you for this in-depth review.

[@ThisIsWideAngle]

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

[@pabloitare]

best video about Sony a7s II i see ever

[@williamdlc3]

You should check out 323 quick release plates. They're much smaller than the 501 plates of Manfrotto and are perfect for DSLRs and mirrorless. All the wedding videographers here in the Philippines use em, and they're awesome and you'll never have that flip screen problem ever again. China-made ones go for $10 on amazon, and the original Manfrotto ones go for $35.

[@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.

[@andrewtregoning]

any plans to do a review on your gimbal?

[@noidnoexit]

Woah! I'm also using autumn leaves creative style! Cheers!

[@b33wax]

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

[@edgargallegos2000]

When will you have your beginners course ?

[@albertbernabe9029]

Awesome review! Love your work!

[@4eyesnb]

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

[@JEMIRDALLAS]

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

[@YogKaim]

This was a very useful video for me. I have never touched the af/mf toggle on my A6300 until now. OMG. What a life changer. Due to the ultra fast autofocus on it, a quick tap on that button and I'm sharp. I don't think I'll ever need to turn the focus ring again. Thank you very much.

[@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!

[@leehphoto]

Adjusting the shutter speed is how I shoot stills all the time, but everything I have read said 1/50 only for film, so I picked up a variND. However I shoot stills and film at the same time a lot and trying to stop using the shutter speed to adjust is hard. Watching this today and the Reel Steady guys saying use a higher shutter speed also helps with that, I need to go and test some stuff! Thanks for being so open. :)

[@MrDomDrums]

Stick to using a variable ND. If you do a few comparisons you'll realise the motion looks really unnatural.

[@RasheedJones]

Glad you made the switch📸 love mine also.

[@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.

[@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?

[@SebHaugeto]

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

[@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

[@studiosequinoxe]

Such a nice review! Thank you very much for your clarity and YOUR opinion on this camera :)! The way its useful for you and what are you using to make your video look better!

[@callan5323]

Nice camera review. I shot at that location (La Venta Inn, Palos Verdes, CA) a few years ago & the views were magnificent. There was a steep hill around the wedding gazebo though so it was difficult to set up extra cameras.

[@TrevorVaubel]

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

[@rowangallagher]

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

[@MichaelTitera]

Greatest Camera Ever!

[@ProfoundProductions]

Love using our A7s ii for receptions but prefer using 2 GH4s during the ceremony.

[@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

[@granthine1031]

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

[@22WeddingFilms]

Thanks for the review Kraig!

[@BenFilmProduction]

Kraig is the matthew mcconaughey of wedding filmmaking

[@jacoballenmitchell]

alright, alright, alright.

[@rudystudios]

very helpful, thanks for making the time to do this.

[@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

[@astrolabeIQ]

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

[@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?

[@eddiechoe0721]

awesome review my man

[@visualsoundprod]

Great Review! How you feel about the Canon Mark IV?

[@robertalexander2478]

Great review, Sony should hire you!

[@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.

[@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.

[@cmdigitalmediahawaiii5028]

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

[@dealutfianto5166]

did u still use autumn leaves on creative style?

[@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

[@2009hoopy]

great review, thanks for sharing.

[@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...?

[@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.

[@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?

[@mariusbulai]

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

[@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

[@juanitoalvarez8355]

awesome video man!

[@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!

[@deejaymip]

Man you have nice tone in your voice in the low frequency, try to record a voice over for a documentary or radio ads !

[@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

[@quickpickle]

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

[@Scout1eader]

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

[@markshirley01]

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

[@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.

[@charlietighe]

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

[@trulyshocking]

Nice video keep up the good work

[@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 👌

[@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..

[@rikardsmatvajs9873]

Damn Kraig, you are a beast, everything is just perfect, I enjoyed whole video, thank you

[@bling4me]

Was pretty stoked about ordering a Sony a7sii until I read a review from a gentleman by the name of Mike on Amazon.. He informs the consumer that Sony out sources repairs.. He states how he was denied multiple time on his repair and denied a replacement from Sony!!

[@XSquibX]

buy through a retailer that you can buy a warranty or some sort of coverage

[@antonv.]

thanks

[@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.

[@michalskarpa9899]

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

[@XSquibX]

in good enough lighting, no reason why not

[@JeriahMiller]

wow I learned so much from this video!! thanks a lot!

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...?

[@xoneeleven]

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

[@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.)

[@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.

[@forzasalvy]

What monopod/tripod do you use?

[@3kayos]

What music bed is there in the end ?

[@clairephan7701]

Nice review ! However, we switched to these A7S a few months ago from Canon 5D Mark iii and Canon 5D Mark ii, and we are so disappointed. The main reason is the battery : almost 4 hours to charge only one battery, this is insane ! Do you have the same issue ? We might switch back to Canon in the future, but it is true that the quality of the image is better...

[@forzasalvy]

Claire Phan Yes the battery life on this camera is horrible, but there are 2 simple solutions: 1) Buy 2-4 after market batteries that can be charged via USB (www.amazon.com/dp/B01HFOJUCW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZgaxybD9WJG7F) 2) Get 2 external power banks with at least 10,000mAh capacity ($20-30 on Amazon) You can use one to charge your camera while shooting and use another one to charge batteries via USB. These battery banks will last you all day!

[@suadalansari9632]

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

[@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?

[@Tantagotantago10]

the metabones adapter to canon doesnt crop at 4k does it?

[@umbertoragone]

Awesome video, thank you for making it!

[@skooterbob]

What is that 85mm lens you are using? Maker? Thx!

[@ErikThureson]

Good stuff! Nicely done!

[@mainlymusicman]

there's no loss in image quality when using apsc mode. not in 1080 mode.

[@PrimeProvision]

You should get the edelkrone one to avoid base plate damage.

[@baharamad6003]

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

[@emailtoasraf]

is 24p suitable for wedding film?

[@rohrbeckilein]

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

[@martinhvideos]

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

[@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)

[@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?

[@syfriamedia]

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

[@platinumtracks7829]

awesome video kraig keep it up

[@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..

[@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...

[@wojtekanimations2530]

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

[@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!

[@_Piotr]

5:59 what type of monopod ?