Advanced Video Settings for the Sony A6300
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- Best video settings for the Sony A6300. Advanced tips - using picture profiles and an external recorder.
RELATED VIDEOS
**********
Part One is here: • Best Video Settings fo...
Sony A6300 review • Sony A6300 detailed an...
Sony A6300 vs A6000 • Sony A6300 vs A6000 co...
Sony A6300 Profiles, Logs and LUTs • Sony A6300 Picture Pro...
#NOTSPONSORED
**********
I have not received compensation in exchange for posting this review.
If you would like to support me, members of this channel receive additional perks:
/ @maartenheilbron
Or support me directly via PayPal
www.paypal.me/maartech
While I do appreciate your support, no content will ever be behind a paywall.
AFFILIATE LINKS
**********
I will receive a small commission if you purchase:
Sony A6300 at B&H: goo.gl/MZOcjI
Atomos Shogun at B&H: goo.gl/MrG42u
Sony 28-135 cine lens at B&H: goo.gl/p7PFoh
Sony A6300 at Amazon: goo.gl/aTmlLr
Maartech’s video production essentials:
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse...
www.amazon.com/shop/maartenhe...
LINKS
**********
Behind the scenes for this video: heilbron.com/bva6300
ABOUT ME
**********
I do read and respond to all comments, which are moderated. If you leave a relevant question or civil comment without links (which are filtered by youtube) it will be posted, I will reply.
Spend more time with me:
WEBSITE/BLOG: maartech.com
CONTACT: maartendotheilbronatgmaildotcom
DISCLOSURE
**********
The products reviewed are on loan, and returned after the review unless otherwise mentioned. In this review, I own the A6300 and the Atomos Shogun. The Sony 28-135 is on loan.
I am not sponsored or compensated by any manufacturer, I have not accepted payment to review this or any product. Even if a product was provided at no cost to me, I don’t allow the provider to review the script or video prior to posting.
I am compensated by Google Adwords, who place videos before and after my videos. I receive a small commission from B&H and Amazon if you purchase using the affiliate links.
Please do not allow this to influence your purchase decision. Should you wish to support me, please use the links above.
I encourage you to visit and support your local photo/video retailer. - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
It's so refreshing to see someone so dedicated and helpful come to the TH-cam scene. One thing I often notice with other people who do camera tutorials is more kften than not they don't give many details about how they use the settings, their preferences and what scenarios each would be used in, just what each one does, so to have you explain a lot of the ways you work with it in detail helps get another mindset and adds things to consider when shooting myself. Great video thanks for the help.
I'm so pleased to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Another well-constructed, very professional and extremely informative video, Maarten. The delivery and pacing of your instruction is always on point. Bravo!
I'm flattered by your kind words - very much appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thank you for this! Recently purchased the a6300, your videos helps a lot!
Very kind of you to say, always nice to hear that my videos have provided useful information. Thanks for commenting.
This is very helpful. I can see that you put a lot of thought and time into making this. I learned a lot.
Made my day. Thank you for saying the nicest thing you could possibly say.
Can't tell how happy i am that see your vid uploaded. Thank you sir!!
Good news for both of us ... always my pleasure. Thanks for commenting.
thank you so much. best video on sony profiles yet
been going through 2 pages of search results
I'm happy to hear I was able to provide the information you needed - thanks for your kind words.
You Are Such A Great Reviewer & Educator!! Keep The Great Job!!... Really Enjoy Your Videos!!!
What a kind thing to say, thank you very much!
Great content as always. Keep up the good work!
Always a pleasure to read your nice comments, thanks.
You are so pro and so decent, thanks for your clean work. Greetings fro Bogotá, Colombia
Hello Bogota! Thanks for watching, and for your very kind words which are greatly appreciated.
Well done sir. My last two relevant videos on my channel have had to do with the multitude of options that the picture profiles have on this camera. I'm hoping to come out with a course soon just to explain all these options! But anyway, great video as always. To the point, factual, no beating around the bush. Always like to see your vids pop up on my subscription feed.
Those are kind words, particularly appreciated from you. Always nice to hear from someone else on the same journey. Thanks for watching.
Another informative and enjoyable video.I have just spent two days trying different profiles.I nearly sent myself crazy.I have now emerged with better results until i learn more and do it all again,lol.
I appreciate the kind words. So much trial and error - I don't think I'll ever finish trying and fine-tuning. So many settings, so many possibilities.
Another high quality tutorial..... Thanks
Very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting.
Thanks for the detailed explanation Marteen
cheers.
Always my pleasure.
Amazing. this will save us so much time trial and error you are a saviour Maarten. invaluable! Thank you!!!
I'm so glad to hear that this has been a helpful video for you. Thanks for commenting.
I can feel the passion!
Thanks for the kind words.
Really loved this video. Very good and the information was totally useful. What zoom lens were you using and how much so those go for?
Glad to hear you found it useful, thanks for the kind words. It's the Sony 28-135 cine lens - check pricing at B&H: goo.gl/p7PFoh
Informative video! A question: What is the plate used to connect the arm for the Atomos for the side placement? Thanks
Thanks for the kind words. It's not a plate, it's a Kamerar arm, which mounts on a screw post on the tripod.
Maarten is the best Info-Tuber hands down. At last, truly useful content.
I thank you for your very kind words, they're greatly appreciated.
Thank you for making these awesome, informative videos!
Just wondering - why do you turn down the detail within the PP? How does that change the image? Is it a sharpness thing?
Just trying to reduce the crispy video look.
Thanks a lot...
always my pleasure
sir ! i am using white board for my tutorial videos. I want to know that ,can sony a6300 can be manually focus very pin pointed to cover whole white board so that i can cover every corner of board sharply.
Yes, using a small (F8-F16) aperture and a high quality lens, that is certainly within the capabilities of the A6300. And you are right to use manual focus in that situation.
Thank you very much for the video. It was very informative. In the video you mentioned a ND filter so I was wondering if you could recommend one? Thank you in advance.
Such a pleasure to read your kind words, always nice to know my videos are appreciated. The ND filter is based on the filter diameter of the lens you're using and how many stops of ND you need. The brand I prefer is B+W, typically three stops is sufficient to bring the shutter back to 1/60, but you'll need more if you want to open the aperture wider. I don't like variable ND filters, but others do. Hope this helps.
That helps a lot! Thank you very much Maarten.
Always my pleasure.
Great videos! I look forward to watching more! For now, I'm surprised you don't go into more detail about picture profile (exposure curve) drawbacks. You mention that a problem is the bit depth, but not what that means exactly. You imply, like so many do, that "color grading" fixes s-log type profiles. It doesn't really fix anything as much as add color, crudely, to a low contrast image. Because skin tones generally need a lot of color depth, they usually fall apart in s-log. It only works in a sunny scene, as you point out, because the blown out highlights are worse to look at than grayish skin. I say all this because I wasted a ton of time with the GH4 by trying to get the dynamic range only possible with RAW (14 bits per channel).
Since then, I try to point out to anyone listening that 8bit only captures 256 shades of red, green and blue, which matches our visual acuity, but if your exposure is even 10% off than you lose colors that can be guessed back into the picture. When you're shooting any type of s-log, you're exponentially raising the risk of losing color information in parts of the image you may care about later. Anyway, one the reasons Sony, and many others, don't give specific directions about when to use different picture profiles is that they really shouldn't be used unless you COMPLETELY understand what they doing (as I did not). Because they can be so destructive, you'd really want to test anything before using it. In short, profiles are mostly a gimmick. If you have a problem you really need modifiers or lights.
I'm not a professional, but in my experience there is only RAW OR 8bit. There is nothing in-between. Log profiles do not a silk purse of a cow's ear make ;)
Thanks for the kind words - I could not agree more - There are some (a few situations) where Slog (as implemented in cameras with 8 bit and low bit-rate recordings) might be useful, like the example in the video - but really the answer is just to find a better location or use the appropriate lighting gear.
I've just met too many people who think it makes them pro to shoot with Slog, when all they're doing is, as you rightly point out, losing information that they're then trying to restore in colour grading. Thinking you could do serious colour work without RAW video recording is not realistic. Hopefully in 2017 someone will release a consumer camera with better bitrates and 10, 12 or even 14 bit colour.
I've tried to explain this in several videos ... th-cam.com/video/g5ByPkuhuM4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences.
I'm glad you didn't take what I said the wrong way (as a criticism)! BTW, I was floored by your XC10 review! I bought the Sony X70 hoping that 10 bit video would make a difference. What I learned (I think) is that there's a difference between 10-bits in full-color (really 30 bit RGB vs 24) and 10 bits per single channel (pre-debayer RAW). In 10-bit video the image is only marginally better and grading is not that much different. I don't think I could have reliably pointed out the difference in a blind-test. That is, if I took some slightly underexposed footage I couldn't grade/fix it significantly better than the 8bit. In RAW, that is not the case.
What we're having is a bit of Betamax redux. Consumers would rather have 2 hour recordings of 4K (look at how much they berate Sony for 30 minute record times in small cameras) rather than 5 minutes of RAW. Magic Lantern proves that most consumer cameras can do RAW for a few minutes. Fielding a million calls about why RAW isn't working in Mom's T3i (because the user doesn't understand SD cards) is probably more than the manufacturers want to handle ;)
Again, I look forward to watching your channel!
Again, thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences. The X70's bit rate (50Mbps) is low - which must mean lots of compression and lost data. I've not used it, so happy to read your thoughts. The number of cameras sold with 30 minute limits and the few complaints must mean that for most consumers it's not really an issue. The rest of us are happy enough with the other features (and the price point) that we're prepared to find workarounds.
I don't think a novice shoots photos in RAW, so likely won't be recording movies in RAW either. However, recording RAW will require even more powerful processors and better cards - neither are really workable in small bodies.
As always, thanks for watching and participating.
awesome sir :)
Very kind, thanks!
nice video !!! . For low light situations what are the best settings (basic) for video shooting ? More over do you think s-log will "capture" a better dynamic range or more noise ? thank you
Thanks for the kind words. Low light situations rarely have an extended dynamic range, which means that you're compressing an already small range into an even more compressed data set. By the time you're applied a LUT, it will be noisy. SLog is useful when there is an extended dynamic range, - in bright sunlight for example.
thanks for the asnwer. I agree with you. It is exactly as you said, especially in 8 bit video. However, from your experience what is the best settings for a6300/a6500 when you have to shoot video in low light ? that would be interested to hear. thanks again and happoy new year :)
Best wishes for 2017 - and thanks for the kind words. For low light interiors I use Cine4, with pro colour.
Very Intuitive reviews and extremely useful.I hope you don't mind me asking you a question? you seem to spend a lot of time reviewing and talking about Sony cameras and have some impressive lenses,yet I noted that in your review about packing for your river cruise you take the Olympus and the Panasonic GH5 in preference to the smaller more compact Sony camera .I'm sure you have your reasons but was just curious..
I'm taking those two cameras to review - if I wasn't doing a review, if money was no object, and if I could start with a fully clean slate, my choice would be the Sony A7RII, with the 35mmF1.8 prime, G-Master 28-135 for video and the 70-200F2.8. I tried to get the A9 in time for the trip, but they don't yet have a loaner in Canada.
Maarten Heilbron Thanks for your answer much appreciated..I'm going on a cruise on Regent in September and I'll be taking my A7R11 with just a couple of FE lenses and my old faithful Sony AX 100 Camcorder..No review just a brake from doing nothing..Thanks again...Enjoy your river cruise..
Sounds like you're all set for a great holiday, enjoy.
I suspect most, if not all of this information will transfer over to the A6500 too. Agreed?
Also, I wish there was a way to transfer settings from one camera to another. It would speed up the process if shooting multicam projects.
I suspect that also, but until I get my hands on an A6300, I won't be able to confirm. And YES, so YES! It's a standard pro feature to align cameras or to get specific settings for segments, shows, etc. set quickly and dependably. Would be easy, should be easy, and a real nice feature to have.
Hi Maarten,
Very informative video thanks for this. I have a question and I am shooting a commercial with a6300 in few days. It is a combination of both day and night shoot.
Myself, am a Canon guy and I always shoot with picture style set to get a flat image, so that I can get a good image at post. I have never used a sony before, So shooting at s-log can give me a flat image for maximum grading in post?
Sadly, no. It will give you an image with reduced contrast and a non-standard (but larger) colour space and it forces you to ISO 800. I would never use SLog in a scene that only has reflected light.
Unless you need the extended range (i.e. your subject is in the dark, the background is in sunlight) don't use SLog. Sony's "flat" (i.e. colour neutral) is Creative Style "Neutral". My flat settings are described in the video (Sat -2, detail -4). You might combine the two. With those settings, (and a custom white balance) I only need to do exposure adjustments (and sometime saturation up or down a little as a result) in post. Cine2 for daylight, Cine4 lifts the shadows slightly for night. Hope this helps.
Thanks Marteen
I appreciate the kind words, thanks.
great review, is that a matte box on lens?
Thanks for the kind words. It's the lens hood.
1. I'm on a tight budget and planning to buy a cam for learning videography. I do not understand color science much. I love story telling and that is the reason for me to buy a cam to initiate movie making. Which camera should I buy- Canon M50/ Sony a6400/ Panasonic G85?
2. Which lenses I would need to buy?
That's a larger conversation than I can address here. However, in my mind, currently the best video capabilities in a still camera are found in the Fujifilm X-T3. Of the three you've given me to choose from, I would prefer the A6400, (my review should be up shortly) as it has no 30 minute limit, but the data rates are low, and there is no 17x9 4K resolution - and it has a tendency to overheat.
As for lenses, that depends a great deal on what you intend to shoot, most pros use prime lenses. However, for general hobbyist shooting, a high-quality medium zoom (say 24-70) with a constant aperture of F4 or less would be recommended.
Hope this helps.
@@MaartenHeilbron That's really helpful! T3 is definitely a cam I would like to get. Would you please tell me if I intend to be a Movie maker then what is the most important thing I should learn with a camera?
Always happy to help. The most important aspect of video production is lighting. I think sometimes novices blame their camera, or their exposure skills when lighting is really what's missing. The next aspect is balancing exposure and focus to get an appropriate depth of field to direct the viewer's focus in the image. Then, framing and composition. Finally, don't overlook audio - make sure the audience can hear what you want them to hear.
Of course, never lose sight of the story you're telling - make sure your script (for drama or documentary) is solid before you start shooting, otherwise it will be impossible to tell the story.
@@MaartenHeilbron Wow! Those are some great advices. Thanks a lot!
Would you consider making an overall video for newcomers on cinematography? It'll help us to get more confidence.
It's a big ask - I will think about it. I will note that in general my advice and how-to videos are not as popular as my reviews, so that's where I focus (sorry) my energies.
Teach me senpai
That's very kind of you to say.
what is the name of that external video recorder? thanks
I'm using the Atomos Shogun: bhpho.to/2kwkuSQ
thanks
How to see the correct light on the sony 6300 screen?
Can you give me a little more detail on what you mean by "correct light"? In video mode, the screen shows exactly what will be recorded.
@@MaartenHeilbron for example, I shoot a video at ISO 150, everything looks fine on the screen, but when I send it to the computer, the light is too bright.
Please provide more details on how you send it to the computer, and which application you're using to view the file on the computer. Have you looked at the histogram for the recording?