Why I SWITCHED from SONY a7S III to the Alpha 1 for Video

[@omarknowsphotos]

This is peak camera nerd content and I'm here for it.

[@greasyflight6609]

I do not know half of what Gerald is talking about...but its cool.

[@chinookskier]

Been watching this video and noticed right from the beginning that this guy is sincere and one of the world's best speakers / explainers that I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. What ever this guys sells...

[@burgunbeerd]

I've loved your new studio background but always wanted it sliiiightly blurrier. So I am very happy you spent $12,000 to achieve this

[@geraldundone]

🤓🤣🤣👌

[@markwildphotography]

That’s messed up man 😂

[@Ken.s.Snapshots]

Isn’t blurrier background is due to the lens, not the camera 😅

[@burgunbeerd]

@@Ken.s.Snapshots it's because of the lens yes but he was only willing to open up more on the lens because of the cleaner ISO that the a1 gives vs the a7siii

[@Ken.s.Snapshots]

@@burgunbeerd if you open up more on the lens you actually DON’T need to raise the iso as high 😉

[@AlexanderTheFirstMate]

Gerald undone in my eyes, is the national treasure of Canada.

[@jeremyarodriguez]

My number 1 is GSP, then Wayne Gretzky, then Gerald. 🤣

[@jdandcoke]

I thought that was Bryan Adams

[@williamsparkes]

For those of us over 60 you make the tech stuff a little easier to understand. Great presentation, useful information, and just genuinely having fun (with the apropos Canadian slightly dry self-deprecating sense of humor). Appreciate the effort you make. Best wishes...

[@8lec_R]

Some of us new fangled kids have difficulty understanding Gerald. I think I'm not part of that group. Thankfully. I love Gerald and him nerding out about everything

[@iSuperMC]

This is Gerald’s way of flexing on all of us. I respect it

[@JohnThePA]

The man is talking having TWO A-1's lol

[@nickl224]

I'm Gerald Undone and at this point I don't even need my teleprompter for the Storyblocks piece.

[@erwickdsouza]

ROFL

[@kalvin.]

I’m imagining Gerald just muttering all of his sponsor scripts while he sleeps

[@Atamaii]

I purchased that Kondor Blue cage, and found it to be too wiggly. I'm using a Small Rig cage on my Sony A7S II now, and kept the handle from the Kondor Blue cage. Still its awkward attaching the XLR-K3M sound add-on to the Sony. Why no one who is reviewing the A7SII uses that device? I would like the Alpha 1 better, because the handle with the XLR inputs looks stronger, similar to my 15yo Sony camcorder. No need for a cage.

[@keaganvandemerwe878]

I swear I can spend hours just listening to gerald just nerd out about cameras and I think there's absolutely nothing wrong with that!

[@testthewest123]

Me too...without ever wanting to go for video as well. But better be informed!

[@shadowshapers]

Same.

[@winkcreativeedinburgh]

The worst thing i've found with my A1 is that I want 2 of them!!

[@javajack-1]

After this video I might own two A1’s too. I’m tired of the line dropping.

[@Seanonyoutube]

Answer: because you can afford to.

[@themichaelgraeme]

Thank you Gerald for doing the R&D for an idea I had no access of testing myself!

[@CompleteGeekTV]

We’ve been shooting all our stuff with the A1 on 8k into the Ninja V “down sampling” to 4K since you posted your discovery of the feature on Instagram! So far this has been awesome and insanely sharp! It has also allowed us to crop the end result 4K quite a bit for some product reviews with amazing results!!

[@NelsonsReview1]

My question is, why doesn’t the camera down sample from 8k to 4K from the factory? They should at least give us the option for down sampled 4K recording in body.

[@CompleteGeekTV]

@@NelsonsReview1 I’m not sure. My guess is that it would take more processing causing more heat which could likely make the camera overheat easier. They probably wanted to avoid an R5 press situation.

[@cristianmihai4818]

I suppose you are stucked with 30p maximum on the Ninja V when using this method.

[@FPSDIESEL]

My favorite kind of business expense camera equipment

[@FlyingArtz.]

YUP!

[@zippo_muk9254]

Is KZbin a business expense? Or only when you’re making money from it???

[@mirrorlessny]

@@WHITELIONNYC good clarification thank you

[@soldermecold7456]

@@zippo_muk9254 while that is true… some businesses take a loss over a year or two in the effort to make that money. There is a limit, you go too aggressive you could get audited by the IRS. Plus you need to operate as a business so there is an administrative burden to doing this.

[@joseguadamud2089]

I love this kind of content. The update feels like a vlog for all us tech geeks and I love it. It feels more fun and less pushy to get new gear.

[@theminiondude]

I love your content is so nerdy, technical and someone who has genuine concern for every pixel. I love it.

[@THEHumanExperience]

Great analysis! Interesting how the skin tones have improved, even though there is less than a year between the A7SIII and A1! Also, I really appreciated your quick focus breathing showcase, between the 35mm 1.8 and 35mm 1.4 GM! Great work, as always :)

[@anthonycostantini5835]

Gerald I just like listening to you talk about nerdy camera stuff, keep it up.

[@BriangjohnsonTv]

Watching in 240p.

[@nateo200]

Watching over remote desktop. Verizon must have stripped over the fibre wires -_-

[@kismat_rana]

Haha you got me, way back to apartment from work and new youtube data saver mood 240p and I'm in the train !!

[@aidanleenstra1605]

Actually super nice to see you doing something you clearly enjoy. Really comes across that you genuinely enjoyed making this video.

[@CalumDavies]

Jared: this video is in 8k Me watching in a 1080p monitor: yeah you would be like that

[@AlCaldejon]

@@_rhapsodist HAHAHA im dead 😂💀

[@mrshaheedmalik]

Jared Geraldton.

[@Frameable]

Lol

[@rizalwy]

and i watched it in 480p resolution... ...

[@nivedmurali8523]

I'm Gerald Undone and don't expect it back, I'm gonna keep this 😁

[@demiphotomode]

NGL, I love these types of videos. Here's hoping you make these once every month or so.

[@EasyTigerCreative]

Me over here wanting to upgrade from my a7iii to the a7siii🥺 the a1 seems unreal honestly too! Just the price is wild haha

[@RobertRees71]

As an a1 owner, I cannot thank you enough for this video. I will make better, more informed decisions because of these tests. Thanks man.

[@CeejCinema]

I couldn't tear my eyes away. Love these types of videos. No sweat on the scatteredness, it shows it's genuine and also I operate that way as well

[@NeonPixels81]

I love that there are people out there willing to test all these high end cameras, so I can continue to feel good about shooting my content on a Sony a6000 with the kit lens.

[@iPhonedo]

α1 is 🔥

[@Zoltan99]

How is testing of the new ZV Camera with APS-C sensor and price $899 going ? Does it have new menu ?

[@yank1tonybats511]

Absolutely love your videos. Keep bringing them. photography and video making is a new hobby. These videos are so helpful!!!!

[@Frytech]

Can’t speak for everyone but I totally enjoy these very nerdy slightly rambling in-depth videos! Keep them going! 🔥👍🏻

[@tomcruz3774]

That line skipping/chroma subsampling chart gave me blade runner vibes lol. Cells within cells interlinked. Interlinked.

[@basdenchris]

I for one would love to see a ton more of this type of video from you, Gerald. I like the deep dive technical stuff, but there’s a bit more of your personality in this one and I’m here for it.

[@alexcaminiti]

4:30 is Mindblowing. Thanks for your deep work that went into not just discovering this, but informing the masses. Incredible.

[@tchlin]

I bit the bullet and sold my a7rIV for the A1. Wasn't Planning on it but my local shop had one and I couldn't resist. I did keep my A7s3 for vlogs and strictly video. I was wondering when you were going to pick yours up!

[@KarlaGuevaraWalton]

This has been one of my favorite videos form you. You said you were enjoying it and your smile was contagious, that made me enjoy the video even more!

[@RingRoadSessions]

why couldn't you use an ND filter to fix your a7siii ISO problem so you can keep it at f 2.2????

[@TomaszBrodecki]

As a non-Sony user, I have to thank you for 7:20, just this conclusion alone was worth watching the video. BTW, it was fun meeting you online last week :)

[@andrewriddle1570]

You're awesome. You and Josh make my favorite videos. Both of you are very smart and practical. Thanks Gerald.

[@skymakai]

Great way to start my day, Gerald! Having coffee and watching this first thing!

[@geraldundone]

🤓🙏💜

[@paras6TEEN]

I don't know why I love this man talkin'

[@callevi1791]

Gerald Did you sell all your A7siii stuff? FYI when I started listening to you, My head hurt as I struggled to keep up. Now Im with you brother. 62 year old on a return to Video, after years of flying Bombardier Aircraft for a living. A long time Audio engineer. Grateful for your sharing of wicked thorough experience.

[@EposVox]

This was a wonderfully fun video. I love workflow stuff like this. Sounds like I'd love the A1 as my a-cam. HMMMM

[@o.l4890]

Some guy offered me a mint condition A-1 for 100$ ,it's too much ,but will it rise ? ... wait wrong camera

[@carlporter2239]

08:25 LOL What do you guys think happened here ? I think it was a Canon spy :p

[@TravAlligator]

This channel is so freakin underrated! Deserves so much more.

[@gordon_kwong]

Opinion on Kondor Blue cage vs Smallrig? I asked Smallrig if they had plans for a cage for the A1 with battery grip and they told me there definitely will be one.

[@evil.artist_lnj]

Yeah....we love such kind of vids!

[@fluffykeebz]

13:47 -- We pretty much love any style of video you'll put out Gerald 👀

[@JustChris97]

"End of video" Gerald's humour is wildly underrated, trust me 😂

[@theolufson]

Agreed

[@ZxhirZ]

I love this video. Feels like I’m your best friend! It’s like a day in your life kinda

[@geraldundone]

Great to hear! Thanks a lot.

[@jasonnowwhat5041]

Keep making these types of videos, loving this style for sure!👍🏻

[@BigAntVideo]

I thought Gerald was flexing a bit when he mentioned his Alpha 1. Then he mentioned a second Alpha 1, then later his high end rig for editing. Gerald is a geek running in God-Mode. Much respect.

[@TheChaseFiore]

I must say, your studio does have just about perfect lighting.

[@tomaszstramel3594]

I won't be getting the A1 any time soon (nor the A7S III, for that matter) but I've enjoyed this video all the same. Top content, loads of practical tips, saves a lot of time and hassle for prospective buyers.

[@CX3Productions]

This is awesome to watch!

[@StreetsandTracks]

Own a A6400 and watching this video on an iPhone! Though still very curious to keep watching Gerald compare pixels between different resolutions!😆 great entertaining content without constantly having to see an ad!👌🏼

[@allencrider]

I just pulled the trigger today on a BMPCC 4K. Very excited. Cost me a whole $1299 plus tax. I'm getting that Davinci Resolve license included with the camera. I'm also very grateful I'm retired and don't have to bring in revenue to support both me and to have cameras good enough to make my work remain competitive!

[@wjhazel]

So Gerald... Z batteries are 7.2v .. why did you set yours switch to 8.4v instead of 7.4v?

[@maxevlife]

I always wondered when was the next Chris Pratt movie coming. Seems he was busy making KZbin videos.

[@prayforpeace2204]

So funny Gerald. I just did the exact opposite switch! Good luck with the A1!

[@zacharydailey4002]

I say this in the best way possible but this is the first video I've watched from you in probably 2 months. I don't care too much about gear review stuffs just cuz I can't buy any of it but this nerd stuff is amazing and I love it. I'd love to see more Gerald!! still one of my favorites

[@markwildphotography]

I just came to say that thumbnail is such fucking good bait for tech heads 😂 Respect man 🙌🏼

[@throwdown515]

Do you hear that? The collective weeping of every A7sIII owner..including me. 😔

[@maxmaxmaxgoon5602]

U had it comming

[@JohnThePA]

A7III owner checking in to weep

[@path11media88]

Not me, The A7S II works great, will continue to work great for a long time. If Gerald wants to blow a ton of money on a gold plated, diamond encrusted handle hammer to drive a nail, he's more than welcome to but it doesn't make me cry.

[@B-RollBooks]

When the computers take over, they will remember that Gerald made them edit 8k footage only to export in 4k.

[@RGMGFitness]

Keep up the great work! Glad you have access to test all this stuff for us. Man…I can’t imagine how much time you put into testing/comparing all this stuff. Amazing delivery of technical info. 👍👍👍

[@MLee-vcrr]

Thank you soooo much for making this video. I have had exhaustive conversations(arguments..Lol) with people who swear there is no need for 8K. These same people, said the same thing with the switch from 1080p to 4k. This video shows perfectly everything I have already known. You just gave me a new weapon! Fanboy will be sharing this video.

[@guidanielewicz1062]

I’m not too sure if it was mentioned before but the Allen key for the clamp is underneath, is magnetic and it fits. 🤘🏽

[@Ford363Stroker]

This is incredibly good content. Well done.

[@MidnightChef]

Hi Gerald. Related to 8K and 4K timeline and export in 4K. Earlier, I noticed that when you leave "Scale entire image to fit" under "Mismatched Resolution" in Resolve's Timeline Settings, Resolve behaves as if the material, although it is in a higher resolution, is equal to the resolution of the timeline. If you zoom in on such a video clip in the Inspector, details are lost, even though they shouldn't be. On the other hand, if you put "Center crop with no resizing" in Timeline Settings under "Mismatched Resolution" and then manually reduce the size of the video clip to the appropriate size of the timeline in the Inspector, the details still remain. This may have been changed in newer versions of Resolve but I remember it being a problem before.

[@okay1904]

Gerald, there is something I like about the look in this video, which is more "contrasty", than your norm. IMHO. I like it.

[@thomaskirsop5397]

:D "This is my 'old' a7siii rig... there is dust on the top of it... so... NEW RIG!" :D :D :D

[@stopthefomo]

Loving my A1 and after watching this video, just ordered a second cage. Thanks for all the suggestions!!

[@dannygrau2983]

I own the a7siii . I love how everything comes alive at night

[@WasionKey]

also, i love the freestyle format of this video.

[@AlexKovshovik]

Gerald's video is out, I clicked so fast, didn't even at what it is about.

[@MelbourneReefer]

The video that I’ve been waiting for! Best camera reviewer on KZbin

I also switched to the a1 but only for that reason to get back to a camera that does everything well ... most cameras come with a deal breaker for either photos or videos but the a1 is like without any real dealbreakers for me

[@mtbdavenavarro]

Your the greatest mdf camera info neardy person and love almost all your videos

[@KevinBrown-fp9pj]

Dr. Undone, Well done......feel like I should be paying tuition to be a subscriber!!! #Bravo

[@k23Mordred]

Enjoyed the Video a lot. Keep having fun with stuff like this!

[@gabeminetti]

This is LITERAL pixel peeping, taken to a whole other level! :D Love it

[@3zoozmoo]

I watch this clip in 2K resolution on my phone and feel that there is a good difference in the video resolution! I liked it!

[@JensEser]

how to fix the "green" tone issue on the A7siii?

[@o0Dr0o]

one time I bought one of the most expensive cameras a6400 , and then I found out this channel , It was sweet to live in the delusional dreamy land :)

[@DaniDo]

Gerald looks so happy talking about the A1😀

[@jonaswicker6188]

I watched some of your videos every now and then but never had the urge to subscribe. But this video made me subscribe to your channel! Really like this one! Keep it up, Gerald!

[@joet9451]

Looking forward to final build out, unless I missed it someplace? Great video.

[@kylemeshna]

Quick release to remove it from the cage is a real solid added benefit. Definitely prefer that over the smallrig

[@InvisageStudios]

What I'm looking forward to most is Atomos/SONY Announcing that the A1 will pump out 8K RAW like the R5 and the new Ninja V+ can capture it in ProRes RAW.

[@jasonbrainmedia]

I like this style of video from you. Feels a bit like your livestreams. 😁

[@lingham2099]

Your content is very well done. I sit here watching on my 60” Hdtv snd wonder how much more enjoyable the content will be when i can see you in 8k. I have a suspicion that comparing the the REAL benefits of the new expensive equipment constantly pushed by KZbinrs is Nil. Its not like we are going to see videos produced with this equipment that can benefit from it. 4k, 8k, 120 fps….. and what do we see? Walking heads, blurred background of someplace and more skateboards. I think from a purely technical point of view that this stuff is great but for Joe Average all these advances are a huge waste of money and time. I do love to watch your channel though!!

[@SkullCollectorD5]

Man, I was so excited to see the Kondor Blue cage with the camera quick-release. That's exactly what I need, because I would love to go from video to stills in as few moves as possible without hauling about the cage. Turns out they don't make any Nikon cages at all. So far I haven't found other suppliers with the same idea. Bummer.

[@fullpullmtb]

Solid video. I didn’t even think about getting longer rails to put the V Mount further back so you can still access the factory screen. In this rig how often are you actually using the built in screen? Going to try and find a splitter to use for audio. Something I have been putting off doing!

[@aimankuaci]

im soo excited seeing your rig.. i've been wanting to build it the way you did for quite some times too

[@wasifali112]

when the fx3 released, the A7siii in my country dropped from 4000 USD (Inflated prices) to 3200 USD. With the A1 releasing, I hope it drops even further.

[@Adventurist]

Would love to see a video one day where you talk about laptops for editing. What to look for in a screen etc. Keep it up! :)

[@Jack-dj2tj]

Gerald, do you anticipate getting the Ninja V+ in the future for eventual 8K external recording?

[@timpolster]

Thanks Gerald. I noticed right away that this video is the best looking video you have every made imho. Too bad the A1 is so expensive!

[@jontaba80]

I love this scatterbrained stuff! Give me Overly Excited Mad Scientist Gerald any day of the week. He’s fun.

[@todddammit4628]

Can you mix and match Kondor Blue with Small Rig stuff? Its basically all the same threads right?

[@KONDORBLUE]

Yes indeed! We try to stay away from proprietary gear so we can leave as many possibilities open for rigging as possible.

[@TheNloth]

Do you still stand by the 200mbps 8k recommendation? Did the latest testing revealed any 400mpbs advantages? Big thank you!