I have the Sony A7iii with a 24-70mm lens. I want to shoot football games and do football hype videos so I’m trying get the 70-200 lens to make that happen. Do you think that’ll do well with the sideline distance I’ll be filming from?
In my (rather limited) experience shooting football the 70-200 can be passable either on a crop sensor camera or if you get a range extender (I recommend you look into this). What might be a better bet for you is something like a 100-400mm on a small monopod. Ideally in that situation I’d want 2 bodies: one with a 100-400mm and a second with something wider (24-70mm range) so that you can get a bunch of different looks, but if you only have one body and a 70-200mm you can likely get the job done.
Great video! I shoot Nikon, mostly stills, but also some football video. My video setup is the Nikon Z6 with the native 24-200 typically at f/11 as I am mostly outside :-) I have yet to try it indoors with basketball. 120 fps, 1/250 - 1/500, ISO to match. I haven't yet found a Picture Profile I like for video. Nikon is rather limited in useful choice, I think.
Thanks so much for this video, I will be honest, my current camera settings are trash mainly because it’s been difficult for me to understand. But I’m challenging Myself to study an experiment more. This video has been tremendously helpful
Other than the 90mm and the 70200mm f4 our gears are similar. Dig the hlg3 as well and cine4 if shooting w a 2nd non hlg camera. Thanks for sharing. Dig all all your videos and I am interested in transitioning from corporate media to sports media. Keep going strong!
Thank you! I should note that I’ve since ditched the 90mm and the only prime in my kit nowadays is a 20mm. This video is probably due for an update, and I’ll definitely keep it going!
I'm used to shooting football so I have plenty of space to move around. I filmed a tournament game yesterday and I had the 70-200 with me but I had to keep switching because it was a high school game and there was like zero feet to move around so I had to keep switching between the 17055 and the 70-200. This has helped with som insight and approach. Today is shoot #2 so we'll see how it goes. Thanks for making this video!
I found that the best Sony video lens was the "18-105mm f/4" APSC lens. Very smooth and quiet zoom controls and can maintain f4 throughout the focal length (if you shoot wide open). Unfortunately, i sold that lens with my a6500 when i upgraded to the a7R2. I have tried a few lenses with my new a7R2 and ended up settling on the standard 16-50 APSC kit lens in manual focus at F/7.1. The F/7.1 creates enough a of DoF to allow the entire court to remain in focus (confirmed via focus peaking) even when zooming all the way in. This allows me to shoot in manual focus the entirety of the game and save a TON on battery power as well as avoid any focus hunting. It also comes with a power controlled zoom that actually work very well and is also quiet which is surprising for a small as it gets kit lens. As for other settings, i shoot in 1920x1080-60p MP4 (TH-cam ready) with shutter speed at 1/125th (as close to twice the frame rate as available: 60p x 2 = 120 or 1/125) and ISO around 3000 depending on the venue. I use video goggles to make sure i stay focused on the action (too easy to get distracted otherwise) and a USB remote for start/stop and zoom. I start/stop every time the whistle goes off to cut out dead times. this typically creates 70 or so individual MP4 files which I dump into "MP4 joiner" which creates a 7 to 8GB file ready for TH-cam upload. Editing not required. This saves me a ton of post time which makes a huge difference when shooting back-to-back games.
Hey, thank you for checking out the video. I’m almost always handheld with the camera strap pulled around my neck, but if I was on a long lens (ex. 70-200mm) that didn’t have any stabilization in it then I’d probably use a tripod or a monopod specifically for that. I also shoot on a gimbal sometimes but this is situational and definitely not something I regularly do when filming games or practices.
What’s your aperture and auto focus setting when filming basketball videos? I’ve been shooting with a fast aperture and zone focusing. However I encounter several problems when it focus on a subject. I’d like to know how you shoot so I can solve this problem thanks! I’d like to catch the main basketball action in a sharp manner.
Usually shooting at f4 with continuous AF with wide focus mode. I’ve got a video coming out next week specifically on this that will hopefully help you.
Hey there! I actually don’t use a monitor for the A7iii but have been looking into it recently. If I get one I’ll be sure to provide an update after some use
Hi. Thank You for this very helpful video! I have 3 questions: 1. What about AF settings? I just started my adventure with sports filming and I am wondering which AF mode will be the best. Center, wide etc... (my camera is sony a7r3). 2. Are you using manual mode or some other?
3. I am wondering if I should set the ISO to auto. What do you think about it?
Hi Marek! I personally use continuous autofocus with the mode set to wide and set my iso manually. I find this autofocus to perform the best and feel that basketball is fast enough that im going to get more consistently useable results and miss fewer shots using autofocus. I recommend setting ISO manually rather than using auto as auto ISO will change your ISO levels without you consciously doing so just based on where you point the camera, and this will create differences in exposure and noise between clips from a game, and you’ll have to take more time in post correcting this later.
Shoot manual focus at higher f-stop if you can. that will conserver battery power and prevent hunting. IMO, manual is the way to go. you don't want your video to change as you pan back and forth to follow action
Wow this video was super helpful love your work Peter I’m in the beginning stages of sports Photography and videography and I have a Sony a6400 and I was wondering do these tamer on lenses u showed in the video work with my camera too or only the A7?
So happy that you found the video helpful! These Tamron lenses work with a Sony a6400 and other APS-C sensor Sony mirrorless cameras as well, but will crop in by about 1.6x the focal length listed on the lens on an a6400 compared to an A7. This will make the Tamron 28-75mm the approximate equivalent of a 45-120mm on your a6400, and for sports, you may find that extra reach to be pretty helpful.
Great energy - thank you! My daughter plays bball and I often shoot where light dies. I have had success using a 1.8 nifty fifty but considering a 2.8 24-70. Please share your thoughts. Thank you in advance!
You’re welcome! I’d definitely recommend that upgrade over a nifty fifty. F2.8 is plenty fast enough for sports and having the ability to zoom to frame your image will be a game changer.
Hey Peter! Been taking an interest in sports videography, especially in basketball. Would Sony A7ii work for this? If I need to upgrade what would would be the cheapest option?
If you’re just learning id recommend getting out there with what you have then taking information away and making decisions regarding upgrades as you learn and improve your skills
Hello thanks for the tip I have an A6000 with the 17-70 2.8 Tamron this is really fast for bsketball I shoot at Highschool here in Texas I allways use center but when I am under the goal using 17 mm what focus point should I use knowing the person is going to dunk do i just use live view and hope for the best and aim that direction becuase if I use the viewfinder I might get trampled over also does the 17-70 good for video on basketball.
Hey there Sonny, 17-70mm might be a bit wide for basketball but not a horrible focal length for high school if you’re filming in the half court. For AF I usually use wide af and my A7iii picks up quite well but I can’t speak for the AF on the a6000 so you may have to experiment a bit to figure that out. Unfortunately if you’re filming directly under the basket with a 17mm lens there’s no way around the possibility of getting trampled. It’s happened to the best of us haha
@@petersarellas Thank you very much we at Westfield High here in Houston is going to the 3rd round of playoff and kids have asked me to shoot a video..the Tamron. Has a vc..its really good camera for stills but have not tried on video.
I recently just got the sony a7iii, the camera came with fe 28-70mm lens and I bought a 50mm lens to go along with it. Would you recommend I go for the Tamron 28-75mm or the Sony 28-75mm for sports videos? Great video by the way!
Hey Brea, I’d personally recommend the Tamron since the difference in quality and performance between the Sony 24-70 and Tamron 28-75 is negligible and the Tamron is significantly cheaper. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I currently only have the Tamron 17-70mm f/ 2.8 and plan to shoot at a big university game. Do you think this lens would do the trick? Or do you have any tips if I’m only restricted to this lens?
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Hi Peter! I love your work and have learned a lot from your videos in a short time. I have a Sony A6400 and I'm pretty new to filming so I don't really know a lot. Before choosing the HLG3 for gamma my Sony wants me to choose between PP1, PP2, PP3 etc. Which one of those do you recommend for shooting basketball?
Hi there, the PP’s are just settings that can be changed and I usually customize them to my liking so can’t really speak to that, but with my a6500 I usually set one to Cine4 SGamut3.Cine and that looks pretty solid
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@@petersarellas Thanks for answering! I really appreciate it. And keep up the great work.
Usually steady + lens, sometimes also active but not very frequently. I generally keep my camera rig a bit on the heavier side to help with stabilization when handheld as well
@@petersarellas thank you! I have the A7s3 with the Tamron 28-200 2.8-5.6. I’m getting some shake when I pan from the ball going in the hoop back to the player and if I walk up closer to a player during a training session. Do you think most basketball footage has to be stabilized in post or can I get away with active stabilization and no lens or post stabilization?
Hi Peter, I'm just getting into sports videography and I will primarily be tracking a single player in basketball (and eventually volleyball and softball). I am purchasing the Sony Alpha a7 iii mirrorless as you suggested. Without completely breaking the bank initially, what lens would you suggest to start with? Thank you and your channel is great!
Hi Megan, I’m not sure what your budget is but with that setup and for that purpose I’d consider looking into something like the Sony 18-105 f4, or if you can spare it, the Sony 70-200 f4. You should be able to get those used for at or under $500 and $1000 respectively and they’re both decent quality so that when paired with the A7iii you’ll be happy with your image for the price.
Would you recommend 24-70 or 70-200 for basketball videography? I was thinking of saving up for one good Sony lens so the f/4 because of the stabilization
Hey Peter when using the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, what aperture you recommend using while shooting a game? I’m assuming while shooting a workout/ training session a f stop of 2.8 would be best.
I usually use f2.8 with wider angle lenses because it allows me to let as much light into my image as the lens will allow (then I can lower my iso and/or increase shutter speed) + the Seth of field doesn’t get too shallow at lower f-stops with wider lenses comparatively to tighter ones like a 70-200mm
Can you drop the link to some basketball videos you’ve shot with the 70-200 f4. I’m deciding if I should pull the trigger and get that now or save up for the f2.8
instagram.com/p/CRo8lgSB0uW/? Here are some individual clips I shot with that lens. I used the 70-200 f4 and f2.8 just last night when filming a game and I can confidently say that if you’re shooting video and don’t need the extra stop of light due to low light then you should get the f4 and save your money. Should note that the f2.8 would definitely be nice for photography so if you’re doing that then it’s worth considering.
Hey, I currently use the Canon 90D with a 18-105mm f4 lens. I mainly shoot basketball, and am slightly unhappy with how my videos are turning out and think I could do a lot more. What do you recommend I upgrade first, my lens and get a 70-200 2.8 or the camera body to Sony and get 120fps. My 90d has 120fps, but only in manual focus🥲
I was in a similar situation to yours with the Canon 70D a couple years back and ended up switching to the Sony A7iii. It was probably the best decision for my career and immediately improved the quality of my work so if you have the budget to spend I’d recommend getting that with a couple of nice lenses like the ones I mention in this video.
Been binge watching your videos when I should be asleep 🤣, is the the 28-75 f/2.5 lens worth it to start with for filming bball and football? I can only afford that and the Sony body u have 🤔
Glad to hear I’m not the only one watching TH-cam in the middle of the night 😂 if you’re filming bball and football with the A7iii I’d recommend the 70-200 f4 since it’s a perfect focal length for basketball on a full frame sensor and when punched into APS-C mode it should be sufficient for football where as the 28-75 f2.8 won’t be nearly long enough for football videos.
Just the video I was looking for! I saw in the comments you answered the continous AF set to wide (which answered my first question) but I'm curious how your depth of field is chosen. I only shoot photos right now but wanna start doing video as well. At 1.4 and 1.8 (my preferences for photos) the camera searches way too much for me in the video. I'm guessing I need to stop down to 5 or 6? Really appreciate it man! Videos look fantastic.
I usually land somewhere in the middle of that, around f2.8-f4 for my aperture. I’ve found this to still, especially at longer focal lengths, give me good depth of field while not making it impossible to focus on a subject. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the content!
Hi Anika, I’d generally recommend shooting sports at 60 or 120fps and if I remember correctly the A7ii can shoot 1080p at 60fps, so id probably start there and see what results you get, then upgrade lenses as your see necessary depending on what you’re shooting.
Nikon Z6 user here. What’s your average settings used for video. 120fps, 1/250-1/320 and ISO of 3000 max is where I’m at. Perfect gym LED lighting but my clips today come out too bright.
The 70-300mm for Sony isn’t a bad lens at all for sports. The focal length itself is great - what I don’t love about that lens is the variable aperture. Go check out my “Mistakes I Made When I Started Making Sports Videos” video. In that one I talk about why I prefer constant aperture lenses to variable aperture ones.
That’s a very situational question depending on what conditions you’re shooting in and what you’re producing, but in general for sports videos of court sports I wouldn’t stray too far from my kit here in his video. Only thing is that with a cheaper body you may find a larger marginal increase in the quality of your image with f2.8 lenses rather than f4 lenses that could make the former worthwhile.
It’s certainly passable with a good lens on it but if you can afford to bump up to the a6300 you’ll get 120fps in 1080p and 4K which I think is well worth it
If you’re starting out with a Sony mirrorless body I think that it’s a great versatile lens on a budget. I’ve got some friends who started with it on a crop sensor body and made some really great sports content before later upgrading to an f2.8 lens and it covers a good focal range so I wouldn’t hesitate if I was looking in that price range.
Don't love that it doesn't have stabilization in the lens but if you're ok filming on a tripod or monopod then it's a good budget option for a telephoto lens. Not useable for handheld in most instances.
Best options for this are to get a tripod or a monopod with the 70-180 f2.8 or buy the Sony 70-200 f2.8 if you aren’t looking to change your camera body and you must have a f2.8 aperture for low light
@@petersarellas I’m not sure if I need the f/2.8. I film highschool which is sometimes football at night or bad lighting of highschool gyms. If u think the f/4 is better than the 2.8 I will go with that. I rly don’t know as much as I should about it
@@8zvisuals413 I’d stick with the 70-200mm f4 for now and if you can’t justify a Sony mirrorless body with dual native iso like the A7iv or a7siii than shoot at the higher native ISO value at f4 and you should be alright
@@petersarellas I only have an old canon T6i. I am trying to go all in on the A7iii soon and I am just trying to get the whole setup with lenses ready to order.
Firstly, that’s a pretty sweet set up! If you have two bodies like that I’d personally put a 70-200 on the main body, so in this case the FS5, and a 24-70 or something in that range on the A7ii to help you get wide shots and not miss anything if someone gets too close to you. That’s tough because with the FS5 being super 35 and the A7ii being full frame those 2 lenses will leave a gap in focal range where you don’t have any coverage, but I think those 2 lenses in some sort of combination are generally the best bet for most people if filming a sports with a field/court size similar to basketball or hockey (football and soccer will require longer lenses). For settings, I’d look to do 120fps for both cameras if possible with an overcranked shutter, but I also know that you’d have to drop the resolution quite a bit or record externally to get good 120fps slow motion on the FX5 and the A7ii only offers up to 60fps, so for practicality I might look to film in 60fps with both and just deal with that. If you really want 120fps you could upgrade your A7ii to an A7iii or even swap it for an a6300-a6500, but 60fps is certainly passable as well. Wishing you the best of luck!
Hi, i want to ask if it’s possible to shoot a basketball game using 60fps because my camera cannot go up to 120fps. Also, I only have one lens and it’s a 16mm prime lens. Will I be able to shoot with the equipment I currently have? Thanks a lot. 😄
Hey! I shot 60fps for a long time and still edit 60fps footage and it’s no problem. The 16mm lens will be problematic for you though as nobody ever really gets that close. If I were in your situation I personally would try investing in a 24-105mm or similar mid-range lens to get me started with something that I can use for a good variety of content
I have a question about the shutterspeed. So you said you put it at 1/500 for pictures to freeze motion, but why not just have it way higher like 1/1000?
The higher your shutter speed is, the darker the image will be. And you don’t want to raise your iso too high to avoid grain so you have to kind of balance it all out so you can create the best image. I usually stick to 1/320 - 1/500 for basketball
If you’re using a crop sensor camera then it definitely should be. If you’re filing with a full frame camera you might get away with it though I’d personally prefer a slightly longer focal length.
For most of my TH-cam videos I use the Rode Wireless GO with the mic that comes built in to the receiver. It’s not the absolute best quality you could have but it’s definitely acceptable plus very small and convenient to use
Hey thanks for your video, I have a question to ask you. I’m beginning in the video and I want to make basketball mixtape video but I don’t know what camera is the best for me, i can paid 300-400$. What camera is the best for me, sorry for my English I’m French 😁
Hey there! The camera that’s best for you is going to depend quite a bit on your specific circumstance, but in general I’d say look for something that can shoot slow motion in full HD. You might not be able to find that in your price range but if you find a camera you like then try to buy it used online you may get lucky. The Sony mirrorless cameras are usually pretty good and affordable, something like the a6000 or a6100 could be a good fit for you but you should definitely look into each a6000 series cameras specs and make an informed decision. If any of this didn’t make sense let me know and I can explain in French
LA LOPE personally I think that having interchangeable lenses is very important so I would stray away from point and shoots like the RX 10 for this purpose
Are there any Nikon Z6 users on this thread? What are your preferred settings for shooting basketball? Been experimenting on Manual 1/250 with Auto Iso. Whats working for you? (Z6 W/Tamron 24-70 S and Tamron 70-200 S
Funny someone with a Z6 commented 2 hours before you. I’ve used that camera before and used the same settings with it as with my A7iii: 120fps, 1/250 to 1/320 shutter, and set ISO accordingly to exposure properly (usually not over ISO 3000). I like to stay away from auto ISO because then the exposure can change without me making that decision and it usually creates more colour and exposure issues to fix in post.
For a long time I shot on the very similar Canon 77D and I used the 24-105mm f4 as a budget-friendly option for basketball videos when I was starting. If you have a bit more money to spend I’d recommend opting for the 24-70mm f2.8 (that extra stop of light will make a huge difference, especially with that camera) but if not that’s totally understandable and the f4 version will get the job done for you in most cases.
Usually handheld but I will use a gimbal if I’m filming a workout or camp where I can move around and walk onto the court. I used to use a monopod a lot to get steadier footage but I’ve found that my hand is steady enough now so I typically don’t use the monopod anymore so that I can be more mobile
@@adamrybusiewicz59 handheld with the 70-200 as well. With A7iii IBIS and optical lens stabilization in the Sony 70-200 f4 + the camera strap pulled tightly around my neck I can get away with it
Yea if you’d like you could still do that. I really like the look of a higher shutter speed for sports so I think that would work well if you have enough light
It’s tough because the 70-180mm 2.8 is a stop faster but the lens itself doesn’t have image stabilization, so you’ll likely have to use it with a monopod or tripod rather than handheld, where as you could use the 70-200 f4 handheld regularly with no problems paired with a body that has ibis. If youre alright using a monopod or tripod regularly though and need the extra light then the Tamron should be a good option for you. I personally use the Sony because I like filming handheld and don’t feel I’m missing out on anything at f4
@@petersarellas thank you for the fast reply. checked out your instagram and you’re killing it bro! any tips for learning how to edit on premiere? i find FCPX to be easier to use, but i don’t have an apple computer lol. I get so frustrated trying to figure out premiere pro. I appreciate the time and effort you put into helping others.
@@dretality1324 Justin Odisho has a great series called "Every Effect Explained" where he literally does just that in Premiere, and also this (th-cam.com/video/seP6Yqx4BaY/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=JackColeJackColeVerified) is a pretty insane masterclass-type of video that will help (not to be consumed in one sitting lol). Learning and customizing your keyboard shortcuts early on will help tremendously and google is your best friend. Fortunately, Premiere is a very widely used software so almost every question has already been asked at least once. Thank you for taking the time to watch the videos and best of luck to you.
I would suggest that you do additional research and consider other brands as well though depending on the lenses you already have and whether or not you’re also shooting photo in addition to your video
That’s a pretty sweet upgrade! I’ve personally never shot basketball with a cinema camera because I get sufficient quality with more mobility from my mirrorless body, though from editing basketball footage from cameras similar to the C300 I can confidently say that once you get accustomed to operating and getting the shot with that camera/lens combo that your footage is gonna be super clean
Can you provide hl3 numbers for your settings im trying to shoot a game tonight I bought your pack but I like what are the numbers gamma etc detail and do u over expose by +0.7 stop
@@petersarellas oh okay sounds good thank you I don’t know much about lenses or anything like that im starting to get more into it because I’m planning on filming a basketball documentary for my brother so I’ma keep on looking ‘preciate it
Yo Peter I use a kit lens 15-45mm lens on a Canon M50 to film our basketball games(CHECK US OUT) and I was wondering what other lens do you recommend getting for this specific camera . We shoot outdoor streetball at night with fairly good lighting but still would love any feedback whenever you can. Thanks for all the helpful videos!
Honestly don’t know too many lenses for EF-M mount but I don’t think they have a whole ton of high quality telephoto zoom options, though if you get an adapter to use regular EF lenses then your options would open up quite a bit
18-105mm is a great starter lens for sports and have some friends who use it and make great stuff. If you’re looking to stretch your budget a little bit, something like the Tamron that I talked about or another lens with a similar focal length as well as a 70-200mm is a great combo for basketball considering the size of the court.
Hey, this was a great video, 100% worth a like 👊 I’ve just uploaded a video on must have gear for beginner filmmakers and would love any comments or feedback you had on it! 😊 Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next upload! ❤️
Hey man make it work with what you got! I built my portfolio for two years with a Canon 77D and it got the job done. You’ll know when it’s time to upgrade - when you can see that you’ve outgrown your camera and you have the means to do so don’t hesitate to level up.
Let me know: What's your go-to camera set up right now? ⬇
Sonya6400 w 18-135 mm f/ 3.5
Willmoriartydesigns YT some people out there making really beautiful stuff with those Sony APS-C bodies
I have the Sony A7iii with a 24-70mm lens. I want to shoot football games and do football hype videos so I’m trying get the 70-200 lens to make that happen. Do you think that’ll do well with the sideline distance I’ll be filming from?
In my (rather limited) experience shooting football the 70-200 can be passable either on a crop sensor camera or if you get a range extender (I recommend you look into this). What might be a better bet for you is something like a 100-400mm on a small monopod. Ideally in that situation I’d want 2 bodies: one with a 100-400mm and a second with something wider (24-70mm range) so that you can get a bunch of different looks, but if you only have one body and a 70-200mm you can likely get the job done.
Great video! I shoot Nikon, mostly stills, but also some football video. My video setup is the Nikon Z6 with the native 24-200 typically at f/11 as I am mostly outside :-) I have yet to try it indoors with basketball. 120 fps, 1/250 - 1/500, ISO to match. I haven't yet found a Picture Profile I like for video. Nikon is rather limited in useful choice, I think.
Thanks so much for this video, I will be honest, my current camera settings are trash mainly because it’s been difficult for me to understand. But I’m challenging Myself to study an experiment more. This video has been tremendously helpful
Thank you for watching! I’m happy that this video has been able to help you
Other than the 90mm and the 70200mm f4 our gears are similar. Dig the hlg3 as well and cine4 if shooting w a 2nd non hlg camera. Thanks for sharing. Dig all all your videos and I am interested in transitioning from corporate media to sports media. Keep going strong!
Thank you! I should note that I’ve since ditched the 90mm and the only prime in my kit nowadays is a 20mm. This video is probably due for an update, and I’ll definitely keep it going!
I'm used to shooting football so I have plenty of space to move around. I filmed a tournament game yesterday and I had the 70-200 with me but I had to keep switching because it was a high school game and there was like zero feet to move around so I had to keep switching between the 17055 and the 70-200. This has helped with som insight and approach. Today is shoot #2 so we'll see how it goes. Thanks for making this video!
Best of luck to you with shoot number 2!
@@petersarellas Thank You! It was night and Day! Making the ball the star of the show for the most part was a game changer! 🙌🏿
I found that the best Sony video lens was the "18-105mm f/4" APSC lens. Very smooth and quiet zoom controls and can maintain f4 throughout the focal length (if you shoot wide open). Unfortunately, i sold that lens with my a6500 when i upgraded to the a7R2. I have tried a few lenses with my new a7R2 and ended up settling on the standard 16-50 APSC kit lens in manual focus at F/7.1. The F/7.1 creates enough a of DoF to allow the entire court to remain in focus (confirmed via focus peaking) even when zooming all the way in. This allows me to shoot in manual focus the entirety of the game and save a TON on battery power as well as avoid any focus hunting. It also comes with a power controlled zoom that actually work very well and is also quiet which is surprising for a small as it gets kit lens. As for other settings, i shoot in 1920x1080-60p MP4 (TH-cam ready) with shutter speed at 1/125th (as close to twice the frame rate as available: 60p x 2 = 120 or 1/125) and ISO around 3000 depending on the venue. I use video goggles to make sure i stay focused on the action (too easy to get distracted otherwise) and a USB remote for start/stop and zoom. I start/stop every time the whistle goes off to cut out dead times. this typically creates 70 or so individual MP4 files which I dump into "MP4 joiner" which creates a 7 to 8GB file ready for TH-cam upload. Editing not required. This saves me a ton of post time which makes a huge difference when shooting back-to-back games.
That’s a pretty solid workflow to turn around full game cuts quickly! That 18-105mm f4 lens is a beast for sure as well. Thanks for sharing.
Great video man, I am starting in sports videography and this is really useful.
Glad you liked it and happy to have you around the channel!
Always helping us beginners 😂❤️
Hahah as long as it helps someone I’ll keep making these videos
I'm eager to hear about focus settings
Great info!
How are you shooting in relation to holding the camera (ex tripod, rig etc...)?
Hey, thank you for checking out the video. I’m almost always handheld with the camera strap pulled around my neck, but if I was on a long lens (ex. 70-200mm) that didn’t have any stabilization in it then I’d probably use a tripod or a monopod specifically for that. I also shoot on a gimbal sometimes but this is situational and definitely not something I regularly do when filming games or practices.
What’s your aperture and auto focus setting when filming basketball videos? I’ve been shooting with a fast aperture and zone focusing. However I encounter several problems when it focus on a subject. I’d like to know how you shoot so I can solve this problem thanks! I’d like to catch the main basketball action in a sharp manner.
Usually shooting at f4 with continuous AF with wide focus mode. I’ve got a video coming out next week specifically on this that will hopefully help you.
thanks for the video man. do you ever use a monitor? of so, which do you recommend for sony a7iii?
Hey there! I actually don’t use a monitor for the A7iii but have been looking into it recently. If I get one I’ll be sure to provide an update after some use
cool, thanks man!
Hi. Thank You for this very helpful video!
I have 3 questions:
1. What about AF settings? I just started my adventure with sports filming and I am wondering which AF mode will be the best. Center, wide etc... (my camera is sony a7r3).
2. Are you using manual mode or some other?
3. I am wondering if I should set the ISO to auto. What do you think about it?
Hi Marek! I personally use continuous autofocus with the mode set to wide and set my iso manually. I find this autofocus to perform the best and feel that basketball is fast enough that im going to get more consistently useable results and miss fewer shots using autofocus. I recommend setting ISO manually rather than using auto as auto ISO will change your ISO levels without you consciously doing so just based on where you point the camera, and this will create differences in exposure and noise between clips from a game, and you’ll have to take more time in post correcting this later.
@@petersarellas Thank You very much for quick response! :)
Shoot manual focus at higher f-stop if you can. that will conserver battery power and prevent hunting. IMO, manual is the way to go. you don't want your video to change as you pan back and forth to follow action
@@emricdelton5285 Thank You!
Keep posting sports film videos! Only ones on youtube!! Help so much
Happy I found a niche that can help people!
Wow this video was super helpful love your work Peter I’m in the beginning stages of sports Photography and videography and I have a Sony a6400 and I was wondering do these tamer on lenses u showed in the video work with my camera too or only the A7?
So happy that you found the video helpful! These Tamron lenses work with a Sony a6400 and other APS-C sensor Sony mirrorless cameras as well, but will crop in by about 1.6x the focal length listed on the lens on an a6400 compared to an A7. This will make the Tamron 28-75mm the approximate equivalent of a 45-120mm on your a6400, and for sports, you may find that extra reach to be pretty helpful.
Great energy - thank you! My daughter plays bball and I often shoot where light dies. I have had success using a 1.8 nifty fifty but considering a 2.8 24-70. Please share your thoughts. Thank you in advance!
You’re welcome! I’d definitely recommend that upgrade over a nifty fifty. F2.8 is plenty fast enough for sports and having the ability to zoom to frame your image will be a game changer.
If you’re using a full frame camera it could also be worthwhile to look into a 70-200 f4 or f2.8 depending on what your budget looks like
This guy's a GOAT eh... I see you Peter
Hahah far from it!
Hey Peter! Been taking an interest in sports videography, especially in basketball. Would Sony A7ii work for this? If I need to upgrade what would would be the cheapest option?
If you’re just learning id recommend getting out there with what you have then taking information away and making decisions regarding upgrades as you learn and improve your skills
HLG3 also, sony A7C.
Solid 💯
Hello thanks for the tip I have an A6000 with the 17-70 2.8 Tamron this is really fast for bsketball I shoot at Highschool here in Texas I allways use center but when I am under the goal using 17 mm what focus point should I use knowing the person is going to dunk do i just use live view and hope for the best and aim that direction becuase if I use the viewfinder I might get trampled over also does the 17-70 good for video on basketball.
Hey there Sonny, 17-70mm might be a bit wide for basketball but not a horrible focal length for high school if you’re filming in the half court. For AF I usually use wide af and my A7iii picks up quite well but I can’t speak for the AF on the a6000 so you may have to experiment a bit to figure that out. Unfortunately if you’re filming directly under the basket with a 17mm lens there’s no way around the possibility of getting trampled. It’s happened to the best of us haha
Yah thanks I did 17 its wide but the z grip did not help I think I did not adjust correctly..
@@petersarellas Thank you very much we at Westfield High here in Houston is going to the 3rd round of playoff and kids have asked me to shoot a video..the Tamron. Has a vc..its really good camera for stills but have not tried on video.
Amazing tips Peter. I'm also from Toronto. Keep up the good work.
Amazing! The scene here in Toronto is great for sports. Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you 😍😍 . Please review CELERE HS Prime Lenses
You’re welcome! I don’t have those lenses but if someone wants to send them to me I’d make a review video 😂
@@petersarellas 😆😆😆
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white balance when in slog two recommendations
I recently just got the sony a7iii, the camera came with fe 28-70mm lens and I bought a 50mm lens to go along with it. Would you recommend I go for the Tamron 28-75mm or the Sony 28-75mm for sports videos? Great video by the way!
Hey Brea, I’d personally recommend the Tamron since the difference in quality and performance between the Sony 24-70 and Tamron 28-75 is negligible and the Tamron is significantly cheaper. Glad you enjoyed the video!
@@petersarellas thank you!
How is a good price point to charge for recording a high school game?
Doesn't Sony have in camera stabilization? If so, none of their own lenses would have IS. Correct?
I currently only have the Tamron 17-70mm f/ 2.8 and plan to shoot at a big university game. Do you think this lens would do the trick? Or do you have any tips if I’m only restricted to this lens?
Hi Peter! I love your work and have learned a lot from your videos in a short time.
I have a Sony A6400 and I'm pretty new to filming so I don't really know a lot. Before choosing the HLG3 for gamma my Sony wants me to choose between PP1, PP2, PP3 etc. Which one of those do you recommend for shooting basketball?
Hi there, the PP’s are just settings that can be changed and I usually customize them to my liking so can’t really speak to that, but with my a6500 I usually set one to Cine4 SGamut3.Cine and that looks pretty solid
@@petersarellas Thanks for answering! I really appreciate it. And keep up the great work.
what are your HLG 3 picture profile settings?? Do you use rec 709 or bt 2020?
Rec 709
Hey thanks for the tips Peter , I got a question how can keep your subject in focus ? While there other players playing ball
I just recently did a video about autofocus settings for sports videography that I’d recommend your check out for more info on that.
@@petersarellas I will thanks bro !
What kind of stabilization do you use? Active, steady, lens or catalyst? Thanks!
Usually steady + lens, sometimes also active but not very frequently. I generally keep my camera rig a bit on the heavier side to help with stabilization when handheld as well
@@petersarellas thank you! I have the A7s3 with the Tamron 28-200 2.8-5.6. I’m getting some shake when I pan from the ball going in the hoop back to the player and if I walk up closer to a player during a training session. Do you think most basketball footage has to be stabilized in post or can I get away with active stabilization and no lens or post stabilization?
What would you recommend for a beginner that camera is dope but 2000 would be kinda tuff for me right now
Look at the a6x00 mirrorless line from Sony. A used a6000 or a6300 is a pretty decent starting point for video that won’t break the bank.
@@petersarellas appreciate it bro I’ll check it out
Hey Peter, this video was super helpful but what'd you suggest for a Canon M50 mark II? For photo and videography?
Unfortunately I am not familiar with the lenses available for the canon m50 so I wouldn’t be able to offer you much sound advice in that area
Hi Peter, I'm just getting into sports videography and I will primarily be tracking a single player in basketball (and eventually volleyball and softball). I am purchasing the Sony Alpha a7 iii mirrorless as you suggested. Without completely breaking the bank initially, what lens would you suggest to start with? Thank you and your channel is great!
Hi Megan, I’m not sure what your budget is but with that setup and for that purpose I’d consider looking into something like the Sony 18-105 f4, or if you can spare it, the Sony 70-200 f4. You should be able to get those used for at or under $500 and $1000 respectively and they’re both decent quality so that when paired with the A7iii you’ll be happy with your image for the price.
@@petersarellas thank you so much for the quick reply! I appreciate it. I look forward to watching more of your content.
@@petersarellas I do have one more follow up question if you have the time. Do you recommend any specific memory cards for the a7iii? Thank you.
@petersarellas I've seen the F4 mention quite a bit. Is the a7iii capable enough in low light gyms to use that focal focal length?
Would you recommend 24-70 or 70-200 for basketball videography? I was thinking of saving up for one good Sony lens so the f/4 because of the stabilization
I typically keep both but use the 70-200 more often for game action
Hey Peter when using the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, what aperture you recommend using while shooting a game? I’m assuming while shooting a workout/ training session a f stop of 2.8 would be best.
I usually use f2.8 with wider angle lenses because it allows me to let as much light into my image as the lens will allow (then I can lower my iso and/or increase shutter speed) + the Seth of field doesn’t get too shallow at lower f-stops with wider lenses comparatively to tighter ones like a 70-200mm
@@petersarellas Thanks Peter!
Can you drop the link to some basketball videos you’ve shot with the 70-200 f4. I’m deciding if I should pull the trigger and get that now or save up for the f2.8
instagram.com/p/CRo8lgSB0uW/?
Here are some individual clips I shot with that lens. I used the 70-200 f4 and f2.8 just last night when filming a game and I can confidently say that if you’re shooting video and don’t need the extra stop of light due to low light then you should get the f4 and save your money. Should note that the f2.8 would definitely be nice for photography so if you’re doing that then it’s worth considering.
Hey, I currently use the Canon 90D with a 18-105mm f4 lens. I mainly shoot basketball, and am slightly unhappy with how my videos are turning out and think I could do a lot more. What do you recommend I upgrade first, my lens and get a 70-200 2.8 or the camera body to Sony and get 120fps. My 90d has 120fps, but only in manual focus🥲
I was in a similar situation to yours with the Canon 70D a couple years back and ended up switching to the Sony A7iii. It was probably the best decision for my career and immediately improved the quality of my work so if you have the budget to spend I’d recommend getting that with a couple of nice lenses like the ones I mention in this video.
Been binge watching your videos when I should be asleep 🤣, is the the 28-75 f/2.5 lens worth it to start with for filming bball and football? I can only afford that and the Sony body u have 🤔
Glad to hear I’m not the only one watching TH-cam in the middle of the night 😂 if you’re filming bball and football with the A7iii I’d recommend the 70-200 f4 since it’s a perfect focal length for basketball on a full frame sensor and when punched into APS-C mode it should be sufficient for football where as the 28-75 f2.8 won’t be nearly long enough for football videos.
@@petersarellas thanks man I appreciate it
Just the video I was looking for! I saw in the comments you answered the continous AF set to wide (which answered my first question) but I'm curious how your depth of field is chosen. I only shoot photos right now but wanna start doing video as well. At 1.4 and 1.8 (my preferences for photos) the camera searches way too much for me in the video. I'm guessing I need to stop down to 5 or 6? Really appreciate it man! Videos look fantastic.
I usually land somewhere in the middle of that, around f2.8-f4 for my aperture. I’ve found this to still, especially at longer focal lengths, give me good depth of field while not making it impossible to focus on a subject. Hope this helps and thanks for watching the content!
@@petersarellas Perfect! Really appreciate you taking the time my friend.
I just bought a Sony a6100 and I want to go with a very budget lens for basketball what do I get
Look into Sony 18-105mm f4, probably the best budget basketball lens option for Sony aps-c cameras
Hi, so I just got the Sony a7ii with m a 28-70mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS FE Sony Lens, what should I program it to, so I can shoot sports videos?
Hi Anika, I’d generally recommend shooting sports at 60 or 120fps and if I remember correctly the A7ii can shoot 1080p at 60fps, so id probably start there and see what results you get, then upgrade lenses as your see necessary depending on what you’re shooting.
@@petersarellas Thank you so much!!
@@Anikaedelen you’re welcome!
Nikon Z6 user here. What’s your average settings used for video. 120fps, 1/250-1/320 and ISO of 3000 max is where I’m at. Perfect gym LED lighting but my clips today come out too bright.
My settings are pretty much the same as yours, just adjust ISO accordingly based on environment and use a variable ND if I’m ever outside in sunlight
I was going to by Sony 70-300 mm but I was thinkin, is 70 too far of a zoom for close up sports like basketball ?? I need opinions
The 70-300mm for Sony isn’t a bad lens at all for sports. The focal length itself is great - what I don’t love about that lens is the variable aperture. Go check out my “Mistakes I Made When I Started Making Sports Videos” video. In that one I talk about why I prefer constant aperture lenses to variable aperture ones.
Can you try doing this with a iPhone and a adapter?
Might be something worth doing in the future as a test
Whats the best lens to use for Sony a6100
That’s a very situational question depending on what conditions you’re shooting in and what you’re producing, but in general for sports videos of court sports I wouldn’t stray too far from my kit here in his video. Only thing is that with a cheaper body you may find a larger marginal increase in the quality of your image with f2.8 lenses rather than f4 lenses that could make the former worthwhile.
@@petersarellas thank you for replying so quickly
Would you recommend the a6000 for sports videogrpahy? Typically baseball and football
It’s certainly passable with a good lens on it but if you can afford to bump up to the a6300 you’ll get 120fps in 1080p and 4K which I think is well worth it
@@petersarellas okok makes sense. thanks
Would you recommend the 18-105 gmaster?
If you’re starting out with a Sony mirrorless body I think that it’s a great versatile lens on a budget. I’ve got some friends who started with it on a crop sensor body and made some really great sports content before later upgrading to an f2.8 lens and it covers a good focal range so I wouldn’t hesitate if I was looking in that price range.
Just subscribed to your channel. How do you feel about the Tamron 70-200mm
Don't love that it doesn't have stabilization in the lens but if you're ok filming on a tripod or monopod then it's a good budget option for a telephoto lens. Not useable for handheld in most instances.
@@petersarellas could stabilizing in post help any to counteract that
Hey Peter, I was set on the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 but as u said it has bad stabilization. I want to be able to film in low light and be stabalized
Best options for this are to get a tripod or a monopod with the 70-180 f2.8 or buy the Sony 70-200 f2.8 if you aren’t looking to change your camera body and you must have a f2.8 aperture for low light
@@petersarellas I’m not sure if I need the f/2.8. I film highschool which is sometimes football at night or bad lighting of highschool gyms. If u think the f/4 is better than the 2.8 I will go with that. I rly don’t know as much as I should about it
@@petersarellas Thank you for trying to help me though, I appreciate it a lot from a professional as itself
@@8zvisuals413 I’d stick with the 70-200mm f4 for now and if you can’t justify a Sony mirrorless body with dual native iso like the A7iv or a7siii than shoot at the higher native ISO value at f4 and you should be alright
@@petersarellas I only have an old canon T6i. I am trying to go all in on the A7iii soon and I am just trying to get the whole setup with lenses ready to order.
HEY I HAVE A SONY FS5 AND SONY A7II. WHAT SETTING AND LENESE I SHOULD USE FOR SPORTS VIDEOGRAPHY
Firstly, that’s a pretty sweet set up! If you have two bodies like that I’d personally put a 70-200 on the main body, so in this case the FS5, and a 24-70 or something in that range on the A7ii to help you get wide shots and not miss anything if someone gets too close to you. That’s tough because with the FS5 being super 35 and the A7ii being full frame those 2 lenses will leave a gap in focal range where you don’t have any coverage, but I think those 2 lenses in some sort of combination are generally the best bet for most people if filming a sports with a field/court size similar to basketball or hockey (football and soccer will require longer lenses). For settings, I’d look to do 120fps for both cameras if possible with an overcranked shutter, but I also know that you’d have to drop the resolution quite a bit or record externally to get good 120fps slow motion on the FX5 and the A7ii only offers up to 60fps, so for practicality I might look to film in 60fps with both and just deal with that. If you really want 120fps you could upgrade your A7ii to an A7iii or even swap it for an a6300-a6500, but 60fps is certainly passable as well. Wishing you the best of luck!
Whats up Peter? How would the 70-200 f4 do for night high-school football?
Hey there! Responded to your comment on my star filter video but feel free to hmu if you have more questions
Do u use autofocus and if so which mode do u use? Like one point or zone AF?
Bobby Sommers good question that I forgot to go over! Continuous AF set to wide for video and one shot AF for photo
Hi, i want to ask if it’s possible to shoot a basketball game using 60fps because my camera cannot go up to 120fps. Also, I only have one lens and it’s a 16mm prime lens. Will I be able to shoot with the equipment I currently have? Thanks a lot. 😄
Hey! I shot 60fps for a long time and still edit 60fps footage and it’s no problem. The 16mm lens will be problematic for you though as nobody ever really gets that close. If I were in your situation I personally would try investing in a 24-105mm or similar mid-range lens to get me started with something that I can use for a good variety of content
I have a question about the shutterspeed. So you said you put it at 1/500 for pictures to freeze motion, but why not just have it way higher like 1/1000?
The higher your shutter speed is, the darker the image will be. And you don’t want to raise your iso too high to avoid grain so you have to kind of balance it all out so you can create the best image. I usually stick to 1/320 - 1/500 for basketball
It’s a 18-105 good enough for basketball??
If you’re using a crop sensor camera then it definitely should be. If you’re filing with a full frame camera you might get away with it though I’d personally prefer a slightly longer focal length.
Peter! What microphone do you use?
For most of my TH-cam videos I use the Rode Wireless GO with the mic that comes built in to the receiver. It’s not the absolute best quality you could have but it’s definitely acceptable plus very small and convenient to use
When I’m in the field filming I use the Rode Videomicro as a shotgun mic on top of my camera
Hey thanks for your video, I have a question to ask you. I’m beginning in the video and I want to make basketball mixtape video but I don’t know what camera is the best for me, i can paid 300-400$. What camera is the best for me, sorry for my English I’m French 😁
Hey there! The camera that’s best for you is going to depend quite a bit on your specific circumstance, but in general I’d say look for something that can shoot slow motion in full HD. You might not be able to find that in your price range but if you find a camera you like then try to buy it used online you may get lucky. The Sony mirrorless cameras are usually pretty good and affordable, something like the a6000 or a6100 could be a good fit for you but you should definitely look into each a6000 series cameras specs and make an informed decision.
If any of this didn’t make sense let me know and I can explain in French
Peter Sarellas i understand thank you, do you think the Sony dsc rx10 is a good choice or the a6000 is better ?
LA LOPE personally I think that having interchangeable lenses is very important so I would stray away from point and shoots like the RX 10 for this purpose
Peter Sarellas bet thank you for your tips
Are there any Nikon Z6 users on this thread? What are your preferred settings for shooting basketball? Been experimenting on Manual 1/250 with Auto Iso. Whats working for you? (Z6 W/Tamron 24-70 S and Tamron 70-200 S
Funny someone with a Z6 commented 2 hours before you. I’ve used that camera before and used the same settings with it as with my A7iii: 120fps, 1/250 to 1/320 shutter, and set ISO accordingly to exposure properly (usually not over ISO 3000). I like to stay away from auto ISO because then the exposure can change without me making that decision and it usually creates more colour and exposure issues to fix in post.
@@petersarellas Thanks for responding.
What about tamron for videosports autofocus is well and what is more convenient 24-70 or 70-200
What’s the best lens to use for canon 80D for recording cinematic and zooming in on basketballall videos like Ballislife?
For a long time I shot on the very similar Canon 77D and I used the 24-105mm f4 as a budget-friendly option for basketball videos when I was starting. If you have a bit more money to spend I’d recommend opting for the 24-70mm f2.8 (that extra stop of light will make a huge difference, especially with that camera) but if not that’s totally understandable and the f4 version will get the job done for you in most cases.
Do you use a gimbal or only monopod to basketball videos ?
Usually handheld but I will use a gimbal if I’m filming a workout or camp where I can move around and walk onto the court. I used to use a monopod a lot to get steadier footage but I’ve found that my hand is steady enough now so I typically don’t use the monopod anymore so that I can be more mobile
But handheld only tamron 28-75 ? 🙂 70-200 with monopod ?
@@adamrybusiewicz59 handheld with the 70-200 as well. With A7iii IBIS and optical lens stabilization in the Sony 70-200 f4 + the camera strap pulled tightly around my neck I can get away with it
What about when filming in 60fps could i still use 1/250 shutter speed?
Yea if you’d like you could still do that. I really like the look of a higher shutter speed for sports so I think that would work well if you have enough light
can the tamron 70-180 2.8 hold up well against the sony 70-200 F4 for videography?
It’s tough because the 70-180mm 2.8 is a stop faster but the lens itself doesn’t have image stabilization, so you’ll likely have to use it with a monopod or tripod rather than handheld, where as you could use the 70-200 f4 handheld regularly with no problems paired with a body that has ibis. If youre alright using a monopod or tripod regularly though and need the extra light then the Tamron should be a good option for you. I personally use the Sony because I like filming handheld and don’t feel I’m missing out on anything at f4
@@petersarellas thank you for the fast reply. checked out your instagram and you’re killing it bro! any tips for learning how to edit on premiere? i find FCPX to be easier to use, but i don’t have an apple computer lol. I get so frustrated trying to figure out premiere pro. I appreciate the time and effort you put into helping others.
@@dretality1324 Justin Odisho has a great series called "Every Effect Explained" where he literally does just that in Premiere, and also this (th-cam.com/video/seP6Yqx4BaY/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=JackColeJackColeVerified) is a pretty insane masterclass-type of video that will help (not to be consumed in one sitting lol). Learning and customizing your keyboard shortcuts early on will help tremendously and google is your best friend. Fortunately, Premiere is a very widely used software so almost every question has already been asked at least once. Thank you for taking the time to watch the videos and best of luck to you.
@@petersarellas you’re a legend bro
@@dretality1324 appreciate you
What’s the best camera budget under 500 for sports?
I’d look at a used Sony a6300 if I needed a sports video camera body in that budget range
I would suggest that you do additional research and consider other brands as well though depending on the lenses you already have and whether or not you’re also shooting photo in addition to your video
How do you know what settings to use? My footage is too grainy and I dont know how to fix it
lower the iso
Hey Peter, I just upgraded to the Canon C300 Mark II from 1DX Mark II with the 24-105 f/4 what do you think?
That’s a pretty sweet upgrade! I’ve personally never shot basketball with a cinema camera because I get sufficient quality with more mobility from my mirrorless body, though from editing basketball footage from cameras similar to the C300 I can confidently say that once you get accustomed to operating and getting the shot with that camera/lens combo that your footage is gonna be super clean
So if you use HLG3 as your picture profile, does that mean you cannot use your SLOG LUTs you use to color grade with?
If you get his lut pack, each lut has an slog and hlg version
@@awgery5419 okay I will have to look at them better then. I did not remember seeing the HLG version.
Can you provide hl3 numbers for your settings im trying to shoot a game tonight I bought your pack but I like what are the numbers gamma etc detail and do u over expose by +0.7 stop
I left everything as it was naturally but turned detail down to -7 and expose over by one stop (+1.0 on meter)
Your the goat I like how quickly you respond to fans of channel thanks keep up hood work
Can the tamaron 70-180 lens be used with a canon t7i?
I’m pretty sure that lens only comes in Sony E mount but there are plenty of Canon EF mount lenses out there in that focal length
@@petersarellas oh okay sounds good thank you I don’t know much about lenses or anything like that im starting to get more into it because I’m planning on filming a basketball documentary for my brother so I’ma keep on looking ‘preciate it
Yo Peter I use a kit lens 15-45mm lens on a Canon M50 to film our basketball games(CHECK US OUT) and I was wondering what other lens do you recommend getting for this specific camera . We shoot outdoor streetball at night with fairly good lighting but still would love any feedback whenever you can. Thanks for all the helpful videos!
Honestly don’t know too many lenses for EF-M mount but I don’t think they have a whole ton of high quality telephoto zoom options, though if you get an adapter to use regular EF lenses then your options would open up quite a bit
@@petersarellas Thanks for taking the time to reply to my comment. I appreciate the advice! I will definitely consider getting an adapter.
Dope page bro, just followed you on instagram. Love your videos, maybe we can collab one day! I use a Sony a7ii w/ Sony 70-200 2.8 & Sony 28 2.8
Thank you! Just saw you on insta, gonna hit you back rn
The 70-200 good for videos of basketball games??
What lens should I get for my a6000 for basketball videos? I am considering 18-105mm. Any other recommendation you would want to recommend?
18-105mm is a great starter lens for sports and have some friends who use it and make great stuff. If you’re looking to stretch your budget a little bit, something like the Tamron that I talked about or another lens with a similar focal length as well as a 70-200mm is a great combo for basketball considering the size of the court.
Hey, this was a great video, 100% worth a like 👊 I’ve just uploaded a video on must have gear for beginner filmmakers and would love any comments or feedback you had on it! 😊 Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next upload! ❤️
Thank you for your feedback! I really appreciate you stopping by and will be sure to go check your video out 😊
Peter Sarellas thanks man!
I’m shooting with a sony a6000 🤣😭
Hey man make it work with what you got! I built my portfolio for two years with a Canon 77D and it got the job done. You’ll know when it’s time to upgrade - when you can see that you’ve outgrown your camera and you have the means to do so don’t hesitate to level up.
@@petersarellas do you have any recommendations on a mic for the 6000 ?