Sony A7iii Best Video Settings Tutorial
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Today I’m going to share with you how I set up my Sony A7iii to make shooting video easier. A lot of people buy a nice camera and then just use it with the default settings, and I think they are really missing out.
I watched a ton of other TH-cam videos and tried different settings that other creators use and I picked bits and pieces of what worked out best for me.
The #Sony #A7iii shoots amazing 4K video but the menu system is a bit confusing.
I went ahead and set the camera up so that I almost never have to go into the menu settings at all.
It’s now so much easier to use and shooting video with it is a lot easier.
00:56 MOVIE MODE
01:08 EXPOSURE MODE
01:38 RESOLUTION & FRAMERATE
03:00 S&Q
04:36 AF DRIVE SPEED AND SENSITIVITY
05:28 AUDIO OPTIONS
0642 MOVIE W/ SHUTTER
07:09 STEADYSHOT
07:34 FINDER/MONITOR
08:39 GRIDLINES
08:59 DIAL SETUP
09:21 POWER SAVE START
09:30 TOUCH SCREEN
09:36 RECORDING MEDIA SETTINGS
09:48 CUSTOM VIDEO KEYS
10:10 CONTROL WHEEL
10:31 C1
10:53 C2
11:41 C3
12:17 C4
12:43 MULTI-SELECT CENTER BUTTON
13:08 CENTER BUTTON
13:24 LEFT BUTTON
13:44 RIGHT BUTTON
14:14 DOWN BUTTON
14:29 AEL BUTTON
15:17 AF-ON BUTTON
16:08 FUNCTIONS MENU
16:19 FOCUS MODE
16:34 PRIORITIZE RECORDING MEDIA
16:48 S&Q FRAMERATE
17:03 SUBJECT DETECTION
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i swear it's the best explanatory video on the Sony A7iii video menu, it's direct to chit-talk, straight to the point, very clear and detailed. Sir you gained one follower today.
Where to begin with the compliments here? Thank you for your economy of words, your extremely high quality visual presentation, your real-world, practical examples, your lack of background music, and the thorough thinking you share with us to explain your decisions. Looking forward to watching more of your videos on this amazing camera I just purchased.
I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and for the kind words. Thank you for joining the community 🙏 Congrats on your new a7iii
well can someone help?
i have the sony m7m3 and when im using XAVC S 4K i can only coose between
25p 100M and
25p 60M
Firmware is updated
Pop in a new memory card and switch from PAL to NTSC. New memory card only because the camera will format what is in the camera.
One great setting, if you like single focus mode in video (which the a7iii doesn't support) is to set one of your buttons to AF/MF Control Hold. Then you just shoot in manual focus, hold down your custom button until the AF locks on, then let go and you're back in manual so your focus won't change
Ooooooo, I like that a lot. Thanks Chris!
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What's up everyone?! I hope this tutorial about my Sony A7iii video settings was helpful. I watched a lot of video and tried different setups recommended by other creators, and picked the things that worked well for me. Was it too fast? Too slow? Enough details? Not enough?
Do you have some other ideas about great settings for shooting video with the A7iii?Let me know what you think!! I am grateful in advance 🙏
I was wondering how to get the animal eye to work while using video. I have the A92 but I think they're pretty similar. I changed some of my settings today as per your video and I'm getting there. Still lots to learn.
Good info. The EVF sensor can be easily switched off by pulling the screen away slightly. I typically pull the top of the screen away just a tiny bit to make sure the sensor doesn't cause any problems.
This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much! Do you make & sell any content or do video coaching?
Best and detailed video ever for video settings🤩
So glad it was helpful! Thank you for being part of the channel!
imma watch this later, but the first 2 minutes when I saw how you explain it step by step I got so happy, this is my first time i buy a camera and i bought ofc sony a7 iii and these first days i got lost, so thank you
How do you delete and add new functions? I wasn't sure how to do this and wasn't covered in the video
Thanks gonna rewatch this when I have my camera and try some of these out.
Hope it’s helpful
Nice video quick question should I record videos in movie mode for best results?
Bought this a7III in November 2020 and I haven't shoot a single clip yet as I'm trying to figure out Sony menu and settings. My main camera is D850 and it is alot simple and easier to use for both photo and video. Your tips will be definitely helpful for me. Thank you so much.
I cannot explain how much helpful you have been...
I was very confused... But you have made it a lot easier for me now... Love from India
Great and informative video! I've owned my A7III for over a year now and had never taken the time to learn about all of these features and shortcuts! Keep making these awesome videos!
Super glad it was useful Ben and welcome to the channel if this is your first time 👊
Appreciate the kind words.
I have watched videos from you before, but only now I see and appreciate the excellent quality and high density of information contained. Many many thanks, your videos are really helpful and very well presented. Regards Bert
Thank you so much Bert - I appreciate the kind words and support!
You explained it in a so easy way. You can become a good teacher bro
I am very new to Sony A7iii, my first Sony camera ever. And ur tutorial has really help me understand a lot .. Thank you so much
I bought an a73 recently and this video helped me a lot .
Thank you so much.....
CONGRATS on the A73!!! Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for being part of the channel!
Wow, that is such a powerful camera
I love the way you explain! I'm a newbie and want to get better. So appreciate this breakdown of all the settings, thank you! I followed!
You’re most welcome, glad you found it helpful! Keep practicing! Thank you for being part of the channel!
I just bought this camera and this is the clearest, no nonsense, tutorial i have seen, thank you so much. If possible would you be able to do a video on the video frame rate settings, 24P 100M etc. I am still so confused and never sure what to use. Thanks again.
Congrats Damien! I will do one, but in the meanwhile, watch this one: th-cam.com/video/RDs-Zzb0pmE/w-d-xo.html it's for a different camera, but the concepts are identical.
I think this is the best video settings tutorial video for the A7iii I have watched.
So glad it was helpful Armando!
Great video! Thank you so much for your time. I only have one question though... How did you access the 'functions menu' (16:10) ??? I can't figure out how to access / update that part :/
Great video clear explanation about Sony A7iii video settings.. I have a question? If we shoot in AVCHD mode is there any possibility to send the videos from sony A7iii to smartphone.. if yes pls do let me know....
Thanks...
Everything I needed! Thank you so much!❤
So glad it was helpful! Thank you for being part of the channel!
Found thid video today, years after you made it, but I'm glad. Its great! Thansk. Subscribed :)
So glad it was helpful! Welcome to the channel!
This is Brilliant THANK YOU! My a73 has arrived at home right now, when I get there I have 25mins before going to a shoot and this is so helpful and easy to follow :) new subby here.
Wow unbelievable amount of knowledge thanks so much, just picked up a new a7iii a few days ago, upgrading from the a6300 and its definately a step up in class.
CONGRATS on the new camera!!! I'm glad this video was helpful and thank you for joining the community.
Your tutorial is so incredibly helpful. It answered at least 10 questions I had regarding settings for my TH-cam studio setup. Thank you!
Glad it helped! Thank you for being part of the community!
Just ordered my Sony A7III with a Sigma Art 24-70 lens. This will be a nice addition to my Canon M50.
Thanks man! Really appreciate it!
Why I am not subscribed yet???omg dude you are so good at explaining things
Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for joining the channel!
@@TechGearTalk I've just bought the Sony a 7iii it is amazing
Hi, when you talk about switching the from monitor to evf and saving settings you can do it. If you go to movie mode and change all the setting to how you want them ( like you do in this video) and then save them to memory 1 or 2. Then when you switch back to manual on the dial for taking photos then nothing would have changed but when you want video settings change dial to ‘1’ or ‘2’ and recall settings and it brings back video settings. I use 1 for normal video and 2 for slow mo
Brilliant!!! Thanks Marc!
Hi Marc, I tried saving to Mem 2, but this particular setting (Finder/Monitor) seems to be independent of the memory registered settings. In fact, Finder/Monitor doesn't appear as a setting that is registered when you scroll through the saved settings. This is unfortunate.
Hello,
I have a question, which autofocus and which focus area should i pick for a walking tour in streets ?
That extra zoom is a great lesson!
The absolute best tutorial for A7iii video mode. Hands down!
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate the kind words and thanks for being part of the channel 🙏
Very clear presentation
Glad you liked it Thanks for being part of the channel!
Great video but one issue I have encountered is I do not get the same record setting option in my cameras menu when selecting the 4k Recording , only two appear which are 25P100m and 25P 60M , what am I missing ?
this is awesome!!!! thanks so much this is really going to help us make good music videos for our band
So glad I could help, Michael! Good luck!
Simply loved it! Thank you so much for such a detailed video.
You are so welcome! Thank you for being part of the channel!
Alright, so of all the "how to setup" videos out there, this one is the most useful, the most "making sense" and crystal clear explained one.
Dude, I simply love it. Keep up the great work !!!
So glad I could help. Thank you for being part of the channel!
What is the name of the tracks in the background pls ?
Great video. Did you use the a7iii to make this video?
Awsome video. Just purchased my a7iii to go with my 6600 and zv-1. Subscribed.
Awesome man, I've decided that my next Camera is going to be the Sony A7III and use your custom settings. I currently use the Canon M50, but need something with way better low-light capabilities.
So glad it was helpful! These worked really well for me. Let me know if you have any questions. Check this out too: th-cam.com/video/7MXDjkDmBQQ/w-d-xo.html
I just sold my m50 and bought a a7iii huge difference
@@sapphirefilmworks5671 I know right, It's like night and day and I still use the A7iii to this day. I'd love to try out the new A7iv but man is it costly!
@@DavidWinstead yeah I looked at the a7iv and the a7siii and wanted them also but both of them are way more than the a7iii and the a7iii was already top of my budget lol
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Great video and you kept the information at a good pace. I have had this camera since it first came out. Have never used it for video. At 76 I am geting more interested in video for my real estate business. Great help!! thank you.
So great to hear that the video was helpful David! This is such a powerful camera - so congrats! Let me know if you have any question and thank you for joining and supporting the channel.
This was a great tool. Even if years old. Thank you.
So glad it was helpful!
What shutter speed should i set for 4k 24p 100m .....for shoot a music video without lagging ?
For 24fps video (any resolution, any focal length) the shutter speed will be 1/50. Hope that helps.
Great channel happy to be here, the Infos are great and the best part is the very fast response to our comments, big respect. Thank you.
I'm super glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind words and for joining the community 🙏
Am gonna watch this again next week.. am getting this camera next week . Great video
Congrats!
Great video. Could you recommend a good all round lens? Something that will take really sharp photos and great video. I dont really shoot portrait. Im after something i can take on my hikes, I love landscape or if i see a nice rock formation or tree. Or if i see a nice flower or plant.
Hi this is a brilliant video, one of the best I have seen. One question. When, in the beginning, you show videosettings your display offers 24 and 30 p in 60 and 100M. My camera with version 3.1 only shows 25 p 60 or 100?
Why is that?
Good question. In setup (don’t have the body with me right now, I think page 2 or 3). You will see video system and yours is probably set to PAL because of where you live. I line in an NTSC area so it uses different framerates. You can change it, but you may get light flickering because of the frequency. Hope that helps. Welcome to the channel.
Thanks Dude, you're great! I've learned some important thinks.
Glad I could help. Thank you for being part of the channel!
Excellent video. Best I’ve seen so far. Easy to follow apply. Please post more!
Super glad it was helpful Robert! Working on more content!
Thank you. Very good. I would love to recommend a slower pace when moving within the body to try to follow. Great job
Glad this was helpful! There was a lot to talk about so I figured people would just pause, make the change, pause, make the change. You can hit the left arrow on the keyboard to go back 10 seconds.
I appreciate the feedback about the timing 🙏
Tech Gear Talk lol that exactly what I did. Thanks. Looking forward to more vid
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YES! Been following for a while and you've killed the game once again!
I'm super glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind words and for being part of the community 🙏
Thank you for such a fantastic and detailed video!! How did you wipe out the upper row of the Function Keys please? (Video Mode) Thank you.
When I have exposure mode on manual exposure it tends to be really dark and I need to set the ISO really high to have some lightning which I think it makes it look weird.
For lenses I'm using Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Mirrorless.
Is that because of me? Did I make a mistake in the settings?
It's my first video camera so I'm very new to this type of stuff, I bought it to film video vlogs inside a room where I just talk.
As a new A7ii user I found your video so helpful and am loving your video settings. Do you have a similar video or information for setting up the Sony A7iii for photos? I use my camera for landscape photography mostly on my backpacking adventures.
Just wanted to say thank you for this video! Very helpful and easy to follow
So glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and joining the channel!
amazing man ... u nailed it .....👌👌👌
Glad I could help. Thanks for being part of the channel 🙏
Wauw this is na amazing video almost every setting im gonna use. Great tempo in the video too, thanks
My camera came in yesterday so this is great start to setup my video settings/buttons. Thank you! One thing I was confused is you didn't really explain how you are removing and adding functions to the functions (Fn) menu while in movie mode. Thanks
CONGRATS Emil! Ok, go to MENU->CAMERA 2->PAGE 8->Function Menu Set.
There you will see 2 pages of 6 items each (representing the 2 rows of options).
@@TechGearTalk thank you so much!
Glad I could help! 👍
A very informative video, nice presentation. I love your audio level .which is clear. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for watching and for leaving feedback 🙏🏻
I’m glad the video was informative
just got the a7iii despite knowing about the camera I was clueless on the settings, thanks a lot dude!!❤️
Happy to help! Thanks for being part of the channel!
You totally deserve more views!! Great video and great content. Nice speed and explanatory, thank you.
I'm super glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind words and for joining the community 🙏 Appreciate you spreading the word to those it will help.
Thank you for this! Very helpful. If you don't mind answering- I couldn't get my video to focus on a final shot for when I held the fork close to the camera...suggestions? Still learning
Thanks you for the great information!
Is it possible to add a shortcut to the frame rate?
My Sony A7iii doesn't give me 24p 100M. do you have any idea why? I only have 24p 50M. Do I need to change another setting?
I have the same problem 🥹 did you found the reason?
Hey for some reason I do not have 30p options for 4k 😅
Its your memory chip>Make sure that your memory supports that.
You have to select XAVC S 4K for file format to get the 24p 100M option
How aboud the Rode VideoMIC GO II, what audio level would you recmend?
Great tutorial! Thanks for making this!
thanks bro. this detailed overview is incredibly helpful. our settings in a few functions are a little different but your ideas are very valuable and save shed loads (sic) of time! keep up the great work 🙂
This was an incredibly helpful video. I love how you explain why you set each thing the way you do. Thank you
Super glad it was helpful. Thanks for joining the channel! 🙏
So incredibly helpful, I can now see why I paid so much for this camera!
I'm super glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind words and for joining the community 🙏
This soo helpful for my TH-cam videos ❤️
I’m so glad I could help.
Regarding 8:34 how to switch viewfinder and lcd .. i associated toggle-switch to c2 button so with this hot button i switch between these 2 outputs on demand
Really well done.
Will these features work on Sony A7R4 as well?
Thanks for the tutorial
Awesome video man, i learned alot, and configured my setting like your :D
what’s the best lense for sports video and photography. is the default 28-70mm good for that as well? that lense came with my Sony A7iii
For sports - I would look at a 70-200 so that you have more reach!
8:20 you can also lift the LCD screen slightly and it won't shut off.
Thank you for contributing to the community 🙏🏻
brother very nice video settings for a7iii thanks
Glad I could help. Thanks for being part of the channel 🙏
Hi, I just purchased sony a7iii with tamron lens,
your videos and replies in the comments were very helpful to me,
Thank you so much :)
Im trying to explore the camera, in video i see only 100p at the max even in 1080,
should i switch to NTSC /PAL ?
So glad I’ve been helpful. Yes, if you switch to ntsc you’ll see 120. But when not in slow motion, you may get flickering lights in your video because you’re using the wrong mode for your area. Does that make sense?
@@TechGearTalk Thank you 😇 will switching from NTSC to pal or pal to NTSC format memory card all time ? ..
Or is it better to shoot in NTSC all time and correct flickering later
I would first ask yourself why you want to do that switch. I don't believe you'll want to attempt to correct flickering later. What fps were you planning on editing in?
Thank you for this!
OMG i follow everything you said and now i don't know what was the setting for doing still (photo). Is there a save button for still and video, so i can just click setting for each?
Very good video clear DJ easy to understand
Glad I was able to help - thank you for being part of the channel!
Thank you a lot, great brief to get ready to work 5+
Great video, thanks! Have you made video about a7iii best photography settings? Thanks!
What a fantastic tutorial!! Thank you so much for all this invaluable info 🙂
So glad it was helpful! Thank you for being part of the channel!
Very nice and helpful video
Best video thanks 😊
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for being part of the channel!
Great tutorial.. Thanks a lots .Is pause option is available in a7iii? Am new alpha user ..
Glad it was helpful. No, there is no pause (in any dslr/mirrorless camera I've used). but you just add the clips into the timeline and you're good. Hope that helps.
I like to set my C1 as record button on my A7III. The shutter button it's okay, but it always active the focus search before it let me record the video. Any idea how to deactivate the camera look for focus when i press it to record the video?
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I love my Sony A7III but it's definitely overwhelming learning everything it is capable of.
Thank you for a great customization tutorial. I have these plugged in now!
So glad I could help Jim. Thanks for being part of the channel!
Does the a7iii shoot 4k in anything frame rate higher? Meaning can I shoot slow mo in 4k? Or will it be a case of shooting in slow mo 1080p and upscaling it in post to 4k?
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing all your information. It helped me a lot to understand how to control function . I tried to follow you and will try it today :)
Super glad it was useful. Hope it was helpful in setting up your a7iii
Great video..I've had my a7riii for over a year, and now the a7iii, and I never knew I could adjust the function part of the screen till now.. the menu is huuuggee.. I find myself a bit afraid of messing around with fuctions I don't use all the time cause I'm afraid I'll screw up the controls
Was this video helpful in that regard? You could always reset the camera after playing around with the settings.