Top-down tethered photography with a Sony a7R IV
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I need to update the book cover for my Photography Buying Guide, so I decided to do a top-down approach. I used a C-Stand (sdp.io/cstand) with a boom to hold the camera straight down. I connected a Godox trigger (sdp.io/trig) to fire the Godox AD600 Pro strobe (sdp.io/ad600pro) with an octobox. My Sony a7R IV (sdp.io/a7r4) is tethered to my Alienware PC running CaptureOne using a TetherTools USB-C cable (sdp.io/tetherto.... The TetherTools cable isn't really special, but it's long, orange, and sturdy, so that does make it a bit more reliable and helps people not to trip on it. We bought all the gear shown and have never accepted money or free gear from any camera or lens manufacturer; none of this is sponsored.
That constant chirping sound in the background is super annoying! Other than that, it's a great video!
There's a weird chirping sound in there all the way, it's a tad annoying. Thanks for the video
Yes, noticed that too
I wouldn't have noticed if not for your comment.
"Why we no longer shoot in 4k"
*This video was shot in 8k*
Aren't C-stand booms supposed to be over the big leg for stability? Genuine question, can't remember where I read that
Yes, but in this the load is super lightweight so it doesn't really matter. If it was a 600 Pro with a 7 foot softbox ya might have a problem.
the video is short because is 8k r5? xD
Great video! The audio was a little funky though
When I use my C-Stands without weight, I always point the longest leg, (the tallest one) toward the item I am mounting, (light or camera). When I am using a sandbag weight, I position the longest leg away from the item and drape the sandbag over the tallest leg so all the weight is effective on the stand, none of the sandbag touches the floor.
Whatever happened to your audio, you may want to take a look at it. If you are, by any chance, using an Atomos Ninja V - send it in, I had a problem with the soundboard, and they fixed it for free since it was a manufacturing problem.
Tony, I really enjoy your work. I want a camera that supports gps without an extra unit attached to the body. Bluetooth link to a cell phone is fine if it works and does not drain the batteries quickly. The canon 90D is said to support this through its app over Bluetooth. I have an 80d and it does not. I cannot understand how a thin phone can support gps but our cameras do not. A video discussing gps , how and which cameras support it. Thanks keep up the great videos.
It is painful to watch C stand used against all rules here. Load is supposed to be on there other side - aligned along the biggest leg of your C stand (it will fall even with mild load the way Tony used it) and to the right from center column so the load will tighten the griphead, not make it loose. .
Cut him some slack he had to film this all solo in 7 minutes before the R5 went up in flames.
It was a tiny camera with a relatively small lens, not a huge monolight with enormous modifier… These stands are super heavy and extremely well supported. It's just that with extreme loads it's not enough.
The new buying guide only seems half updated? Like, yes there's some things about newer cameras in it, but it seems like nothing about the older cameras was updated, leading to some contradictory or out of date advice in regards to what bodies are the "best overall for XXX" or on available lenses, that kind of thing. For example:
"The a7R is Sony’s top-end mirrorless
camera, but I still recommend the standard a7 to most people. While thea7R is an amazing camera, the extra resolution (36 megapixels, compared to 24 on the a7) is mostly wasted, unfortunately. " That was true when it was first written, but in 2020?
hi :)
I am thinking to buy this camera, but I am not sure if my macbook is enough powerful? I am shooting 99% tethered, and I am afraid I can have big lag with file transfer. How powerfull is your PC and how fast your images are visible on screen?
Thank you
Jacek
Thank you for this quick tutorial on the top-down shots, fun to watch someone else's creative process! Cheers from a fellow Alienware lover... 🍺
This is such a nice video, there are very less videos how to tether Sony A7 R iv with Capture One Pro. I have one question, which Capture One is this? 20, 21 or 22. Thank you!
I am looking to pay someone to work one-on-one with me, mentoring me with my Sony A7R IV, to do some macro shots and photography reproduction. I am wondering if this is something you'd be interested in, or know of anyone who would be able to take me on for a few months of learning, about a few hours a week. *fingers crossed*
Hi Tony I know this is an old video but hope you see my question. Have you experienced any drop outs from the a7r4 to capture one with just the standard tether tools cable without the active extension.
I hate saying things like this because I know how much time and effort was put into it. But I’d rather be honest and helpful then kiss ass and not be honest. I feel you should have made it brighter imo doesn’t really pop like the old one. Also, it just looks like someone’s countertop. It doesn’t convey the contents of the book like the other one. I think the passport is especially unnecessary. You shot it like a Saturday morning Instagram post, but it’s for a buying guide, I would try to put an item from all major categories on the cover without making it look too cluttered. Finding that balance is the job!
I am trying to figure out which cord to use. Adorama sent me a usb-C to Usb-c But my old computer doesn't have a usb-c...
That US passport doesn't command the same powerful access that it used to before the rona! Great video, the right camera for the job.
Yeah it's practically useless in 2020 :(
@@TonyAndChelsea Don't worry, I have an Australian passport and I can't go anywhere either!
Passports in general are useless this year.
Nice book cover!
This answered my question whether Capture One supports the A7rIV, thank you!
8K schmate-K. The number 1 rule for video is don't have crappy audio.
For the record, I watched this with TH-cam settings: playback speed = 1.5, quality = 480p.
hi Tony how do you tethering a7riv to capture one pro, please can you explain , or some one help me
Curious: Have you done a video on how book deals can work? For example, do you update the cover photo gratis just because it helps keep the book fresh? Or do you set it up so that the publisher hires you separately for he new cover project, outside of the book deal itself?
We haven't made a video, and in this case, we own the publishing company, so there's not much use in me paying myself. I have shot book covers for outside publishers, and it's either sold as stock photography or by a day rate if it's a custom shot.
That weird sound is there again. I think the mic is faulty.
Some piercing static in the audio
Finally something more than 1080p! Stick to at least 4k if not 8k Tony! 😄 If the nerds won't do it, no one would! 😝
Have you ever thought of do something like Karl Taylor education? monthly fee?
Literally every area of photography out there has educators LIKE Karl Taylor and Lindsay Adler and Felix Kunz whose premium content could run circles around the Northrups. The Northrups do insanely well with published material. That's why they're so successful. He's an amazing writer. Actual working pros in the various fields do way better with premium video education, and these days the Northrups get most of their traffic from their gear review videos.
Tony we need Comparisons of Canon R6 & Sony a7 Mark 3 120fps video quality !!!
α7SIII*
That Sony software is a complete piece of trash though. Are there recommended alternatives?
Capture one like he did
Capture one like he did
I enjoyed the video. I bought a paper copy of your new buying guide and all the print (except the cover and back) is quite light. The images in the book are especially light / extremely low contrast. Strangely it is consistently that way throughout the book. Are they all that way or did I just get a bad copy? The printing quality in you SDP book is excellent.
Ton! Where is the nice image cover for the PDF version? When I went to the link that was sent I wasn't sure I had the correct one because it didn't have the nice cover the ad shows! Huh????
Nice setup! Tony sounds just like Jeff Goldblum to me. If his photography career ever goes sideways, some voice acting work as a voice double should be considered.
Hi Tony, thanks for the video. Did you have any trouble tethering your A7RIV to Capture One, as I am not able to do it for some reason? It turns out it is a "known" issue according to Capture One support. Thanks in advance.
Hi Tony
Whats your secret in getting the subject matter spotless i.e the lens,camera etc
I allways find it frustrating trying to clean the last spec of dust off
Would there be any chance that you could demonstrate wireless tethering of a Sony camera and a IPad?
I've noticed this sound on a few other newer videos today.... I wonder if its you tube? Tony's videos aren't ever like this
Just a little bit of audio de-noise would have gotten rid of that cringey high frequency. The devil’s in the details....
Don't forget to mention that there is a FB Group for this book, so users don't discuss / fight over gear in the SDP Main group.
Why the A7with 16mp instead of an R5 or one of the hight MP ones.
He used the a7r4 with 61 mp.
All Cars United just heard it again, he says 60mp, I heard 16...it could not be. Makes sense.
Would love any input on C stand monitor mounts, keyboard / mouse stand, etc. I got a little tripod table that I mount to my tripods via Manfrotto QR plate for shooting tethered with a laptop and love it but really like your tethered setup for going bigger.
M Y E A R S ☠️
I personally don’t like cords and shy away from tethered shooting. If a client insists, I will use a large iPad Pro and just use the Imaging Edge app via WiFi. It allows for live view and when I take the photo, it transfers a jpg preview wirelessly that is high enough resolution for evaluation purposes. I see no point really in having to ingest RAW files via a cord. Also the A7 RIV has fast enough WiFi and offers wireless tethering even for RAW files. Cords seem so yesterday and I’m just curious why you didn’t go the route of a wireless solution? Thanks for the videos as always!😊
I've found wireless to be much slower and quite unreliable.
Honestly: Just showing just one SD card is so out of style for you...
Are you really going to continue uploading 8K videos now? 😀😀😀
Haha, I dunno... The R5 was on the edge of overheating for this one but it was OK, but I know at some point it's going to leave me stranded.
Tony rockin that EDM in the beginning - Totally approve!
Tonnes of useful info in this short vid. Thanks again.👍🏻
Tony, consider getting a lower table top... I mean you can actually set this same shoot up close to the floor. That way you can see your camera settings. I have the same problem with my D850 with certain shoots
@STICKS090460 clearly mentioned limitations with the camera. I understand the tethering. But for those that don't; one solution is a lower table where you can simply stand over your setup.
Like for a DIY video on tgat computer setup!
Crop/Bleed typically .0625-.125
Greetings, what stand do yo use to monitor and keyboard?
Tony, do you have a book to teach novices to use a Powershot SD770 IS? This is a relatively old camera which came to market on March 2008. If you don't sell a book for this camera, do you know whether any books exist to teach people to use this camera. Thanks.
We have a free hour-long tutorial for Canon Powershot cameras at sdp.io/tutorial. Enjoy!
@@TonyAndChelsea Thank you Tony. Whoever manual that came with the camera needs to go to the Tony Northrup writing and communication school.
The audio is corrupted by a periodic noise.
ah yes, nice short video :)
I have the same Alienware ... I would say it's as portable as my 17.3" really heavy laptop ^^
Haha, well, it fits on my rolling cart, which our big AlienWare doesn't do.
I just bought Sony a7iii but every time I see a pro use a more expensive Sony, I feel bad about my purchase. Please tell me I am I made a great choice 😃
You will be fine. It's always greener elsewhere. Enjoy what you have and you will know if you need something different when you feel limited by your work.
But seriously man. Enjoy your new a7iii 🤙
Yeah the a7 III is a great camera and honestly you probably wouldn't have noticed a difference in this scenario.
@@Eye-V. thanks for your encouragement! Helped!
@@TonyAndChelsea Wow thanks! You made my day and I feel better about it for sure now. Love your videos and book!
Stick to Canon and you will never feel FOMO again!
whats with the thumbnail loool
Cool gear
You have a lot of nice things
Great video, Tony!
Cool
I'm not first, but it's my first time watching a video with "No views" (and 1 like already)
I love my a7r4 but I can’t justify keeping it with such large file sizes, back to the a7iii!!
Sony doesn't put a good screen on the back because they know real photographers cart around a big monitor and desktop computer.
Nice and straightforward explaination. And no the chirping didn’t bother me ;)
FIRST!
Why exactly was this filmed in 8k? Serious question. I’m not trying to argue with you lol genuinely want to know what the benefits are... I’m a pixel peeper btw.
We did a poll of about 2,000 users and didn't find any particular benefit. But I did it anyway because I felt like it. That's all the justification I can provide. I felt like it.
Tony & Chelsea Northrup lol love it.
Tony & Chelsea Northrup I would LOVE a video showing a video shot in 8k, then you show how much you can crop in before crossing the 4K boundary if that makes any sense. Basically I want to know how much I can punch in and still get a clean shot.
I did this in our poll and punched-in 8k definitely looks noticeably better than punched-in 4k. I wouldn't say there's one magic number because it's going to depend on the viewing size and sharpness of the lens, but I punched in 200% for one shot in this video and you probably didn't notice. Punching in 150% is definitely fine.