I watched this about a year ago when I was frantically trying to learn as much as I could about the A7iii. I can happily say I am now rewatching after finally being able to take one home!
I've had this video on "watch later" for the longest time. Finally got my a7III yesterday and am so thankful for this video!!! You rock Jason Vong!!!!!!!
Second time I watch this, and won't be the last... Thank you so much for your efforts...Not boring at all! Just (finally) got my a7 III today (another Canon user charmed). This and other Sony a7 III walkthrough videos you made are so very valuable! Thanks a bunch again got yourself a new subbed fan
Jason, thank you SO MUCH for this in-depth tutorial. I just got my Sony A7 III and this is my first time to the Sony system. This video has helped me tremendously and it is really one of its kind on TH-cam right now. I hope Sony recognizes your effort and rewards you properly. Your videos on the Sony mirrorless system is some of the best on TH-cam. Keep it up!!! Thanks again!!!
I'm going to be getting the A7III very soon, and I watch this video almost twice a week in anticipation! I'm so excited for it, and your channel does nothing but make me even 10x more excited to use this beautiful camera.
omg this video was a godsend. I purchased my A7III in Japan and obviously couldn't change to English. I can read Japanese but not fantastically, between that and following this video I now have my camera running oh so perfectly. Jason my man you are the bomb
Jason I have referred to your video at least 2 dozen times...funny if you don't use these cameras constantly (I'm just a hobbiest photographer) you forget..if you are starting from zero these cameras can be a challenge..You have done the best job of showing how work the memory or quick function keys. When I started I had missed the dial control features and the relationship to the function keys. You and Tony Northrup are my favourites for how to tutorials...thanks a lot and continued success....
Thank you Jason for an excellent tutorial. I just received my A7iii yesterday afternoon and the batteries are all charged up this morning so I’m ready to rock n’ roll. I’ve watched this twice so far, and will now do an in depth “watch and stop” to get my settings done correctly. Really really really appreciate you taking the time to do this! You’re awesome!
gotta give some props to you jason for putting together such a thorough setting setup, i can tell u put alot of effort and for that, im going to give u 3 likes
Jason you have no idea how helpful this is . I've been looking at the video for the las 3 hrs understanding. I'm tired. Yesterday just got my Sony a7iii and the 85 GM 1.4 . I'm new on Sony. Thank you . Greetings from LA.
Just received a shipping confirmation on my A7 III a couple of hours ago so this is super helpful to brush up on while I wait for the camera to get here. Also, as a TH-camr myself, I know this had to be pretty painstaking to film AND edit, so thank you for taking the time to do this!
Probably the longest video I watched on TH-cam but certainly the most informative. I did feel that you skipped a couple of bits there because you were exhausted but definitely deserve a shoutout. Well Done!
Timecodes 00:00 Intro 00:35 Begin Button Layout 02:30 APS-C S35 / Full Frame Explanation (best for video, not for photos since S35 will cut down the quality to 10MP) 04:13 Clear Image Zoom Explanation 08:21 How to Rate Photos in Playback 09:34 Function Menu Layout 11:35 What Picture Profile Do I Use? 12:37 Zebra Settings 14:12 Custom Memory 1 & 2 Recall 15:35 Begin Camera Settings Part 1 17:58 Switch Vertical / Horizontal AF Area Explanation 19:42 Setting Face Priority Autofocus 20:10 AutoFocus Track Sensitivity for Photo 21:44 Wireless Flash 22:03 Priority Set in Auto White Balance 22:36 Peaking Settings 23:04 Face Registration 23:38 Begin Camera Settings Part 2 24:27 Recommended Video File Formats to Shoot in 25:23 S&Q Mode Explained 27:03 Proxy Recording Explained and how I use it 28:43 Autofocus Speed & Sensitivity for Video 29:09 Audio Rec Level 29:59 Movie Shutter!! 30:35 Silent Shooting & e-Front Curtain Shut. (Banding Issue?) 31:50 SteadyShot + Setup for MF & Cine Lenses 35:58 Begin MISC Settings 36:05 How to Transfer Photos & Videos to your Phone Wirelessly 38:31 Monitor Brightness for 4K Video Recording 39:30 Auto Power OFF Temp (SUPER IMPORTANT FOR LONG RECORDING) 40:20 Touch Operation 40:38 HDMI Settings when using External Monitors 41:20 Dual SD Card Recording Setup 42:46 "My Menu" Settings 43:30 Thank You! BUY Sony a7 III: geni.us/5ERyF (Amazon) BH: geni.us/HIzH Adorama: geni.us/RDFK8hE Recommended Lenses & Accessories for Sony a7 III th-cam.com/video/ITQfNf-F5ic/w-d-xo.html
Jason Vong 2 Quick Questions: 1. It's been known that older Sony cameras had problems with noise in the shadows when using S-Log. How does the A7III deal with this, since overall it is better in low light? 2. What about HLG? I personally switch between S-Log in bight outdoors and Cine4 indoors. Can HLG be a good middle ground between these two?
1. Did you overexpose by 2 stops? Sometimes you need to expose more to the right to avoid the noise in the shadow. Just have to gauge the highlight and make sure that's not blown out. 2. I still have to mess with HLG a bit! Will make a followup video
Jason Vong thanks for the reply. Yeah, ETTR, I was just asking if you can get away with more on the A7III than with other cameras. Looking forward to those follow up vids. Excellent work as usual
Hands down most informative video I’ve found! Exactly what I’ve been looking for since buying my a7iii. I was lost in all the settings and menus before this. Thanks a million!
I made it to the 15:35 min mark and yes I'm still enjoying it. Following most of your recommendations to setup my A7iii. Will come back and watch rest of video later. Thanks!
Thank you for this! it really HELPS with going through the menu, giving examples, and adding Video sample in during your explanation. I know this must have taken a while, it's very appreciative, thank you.
Can’t thank you more! Just got my a7 iii and followed through the video. Sony should definitely pay you for cutting the cost of a paper version manual in the box.
Thank you for creating an informative step-by-step video with commentary about the rationale behind particular setting choices for various situations. Without your tutorial I would have been very overwhelmed. Thank you for breaking this down for us novice filmmakers! While the tutorial may have been exhausting to complete, it has been extremely beneficial! Great job!
I bought a a7 III and im planning to get into photography. So im watching this for some tips right after I watched your zenith el primero chronomaster 1969 video and I find you in the comments LUL
Just bought the A7iii and this was the perfect video to help me get setup as this is my first Sony camera, coming from Canon lol. Thanks a lot mate, really loved the video.
so much help full info in the video u r a beast in explaining every small details for whom are planing to switching to Sony Really Helpful. thanks a lot
You should do this for the new A7C. I used a lot of your settings for the A7III and was wondering if you did much different with the menus since we lose a lot of quick buttons.
You seem to be a bit insecure if you are saying things right, and trust me , it makes perfect sense! Look at this way, if people are not serious it won't matter what you say or how good of info you give, but if people are serious about learning, and these are the ones YOU want, then you will have no need to worry, Your really helping me alot thank you!
Seriously the BEST setup guide I've viewed yet! I appreciate your explanation of what am option is, and why/why not you might use it. Other videos I've seen are just "Here are my settings". This was 100% worth 44 minutes! Thank you!!!
Just watched this whole video. This was very informative. I just received my A7iii and Tamron 28-75 lens. I appreciate the time you put into this tutorial. Thank you bro!
Very helpful video! After over a decade with Nikon, I have picked up the Sony A73. Liking it so far, but all the options are taking some serious getting used to.
Thanks so much for this video, I have been following your channel for a while and I most said thanks because you have give a lot of your time to helps other people with your tips and experience with the cameras and of course you have help me a lot too.
Jason... "THANK YOU SO MUCH" for this video. As a hobby camera shooter, I found your video very useful. I just bought a Sony A7R3, and the setup has so many features, that sometimes I was getting confused. You took your time explaining as you went along in the setup process that you made it very easy for shooters like me to understand what each feature meant. Yes, it was long, but I watched from beginning to end. Yes it was long but for me it was a "MUST WATCH" video. You are the best. Keep these videos coming, because it does help people like me to make shooting with a professional camera body so much easier to use. Again thanks.
excellent guide. i just received my A7iii. coming from Panasonic GH5, your video accelerate my learning curve on set up for videos with this camera. the sony manual that come in the box is useless! thank you!
Hi Jason, really comprehensive information and provide a lot of information. Really help me to setting up my new Sony, cause i'm canon user. Keep post the good work. Good luck for you
Dude, firstly it is so informative and well explained. I noticed something that no one else would have noticed is your chair! So good chair. If you can let us know on where to buy, that'd be great. Cheers 🍻
YES, I made it to 15:38, TWICE! I had a rental camera to set up, I liked the camera so much, I bought my own. So guess what, I have to do it all over again!
I watched this about a year ago when I was frantically trying to learn as much as I could about the A7iii. I can happily say I am now rewatching after finally being able to take one home!
I've had this video on "watch later" for the longest time. Finally got my a7III yesterday and am so thankful for this video!!! You rock Jason Vong!!!!!!!
Second time I watch this, and won't be the last... Thank you so much for your efforts...Not boring at all! Just (finally) got my a7 III today (another Canon user charmed). This and other Sony a7 III walkthrough videos you made are so very valuable! Thanks a bunch again got yourself a new subbed fan
Congrats!!
I know how tired of you makiing this long video not only shooting but also editing like nightmare. This still helpful in 2022. Thank you Jason!
i do have to say it's incredibly rewarding! :) thanks for watching!
Jason, thank you SO MUCH for this in-depth tutorial. I just got my Sony A7 III and this is my first time to the Sony system. This video has helped me tremendously and it is really one of its kind on TH-cam right now. I hope Sony recognizes your effort and rewards you properly. Your videos on the Sony mirrorless system is some of the best on TH-cam. Keep it up!!! Thanks again!!!
I'm going to be getting the A7III very soon, and I watch this video almost twice a week in anticipation! I'm so excited for it, and your channel does nothing but make me even 10x more excited to use this beautiful camera.
omg this video was a godsend. I purchased my A7III in Japan and obviously couldn't change to English. I can read Japanese but not fantastically, between that and following this video I now have my camera running oh so perfectly. Jason my man you are the bomb
Jason I have referred to your video at least 2 dozen times...funny if you don't use these cameras constantly (I'm just a hobbiest photographer) you forget..if you are starting from zero these cameras can be a challenge..You have done the best job of showing how work the memory or quick function keys. When I started I had missed the dial control features and the relationship to the function keys. You and Tony Northrup are my favourites for how to tutorials...thanks a lot and continued success....
Thank you Jason for an excellent tutorial. I just received my A7iii yesterday afternoon and the batteries are all charged up this morning so I’m ready to rock n’ roll. I’ve watched this twice so far, and will now do an in depth “watch and stop” to get my settings done correctly. Really really really appreciate you taking the time to do this! You’re awesome!
gotta give some props to you jason for putting together such a thorough setting setup, i can tell u put alot of effort and for that, im going to give u 3 likes
Best tutorial video I’ve checked out so far for the new a7iii...thanks dude
Jason you have no idea how helpful this is . I've been looking at the video for the las 3 hrs understanding. I'm tired. Yesterday just got my Sony a7iii and the 85 GM 1.4 . I'm new on Sony. Thank you . Greetings from LA.
Just received a shipping confirmation on my A7 III a couple of hours ago so this is super helpful to brush up on while I wait for the camera to get here. Also, as a TH-camr myself, I know this had to be pretty painstaking to film AND edit, so thank you for taking the time to do this!
Also just found your channel through researching the camera. Definitely subscribed.
Probably the longest video I watched on TH-cam but certainly the most informative. I did feel that you skipped a couple of bits there because you were exhausted but definitely deserve a shoutout. Well Done!
Great effort explaining the setup, I sat for full length video time then used time code to see the selected parts. Well Done!!
Timecodes
00:00 Intro
00:35 Begin Button Layout
02:30 APS-C S35 / Full Frame Explanation (best for video, not for photos since S35 will cut down the quality to 10MP)
04:13 Clear Image Zoom Explanation
08:21 How to Rate Photos in Playback
09:34 Function Menu Layout
11:35 What Picture Profile Do I Use?
12:37 Zebra Settings
14:12 Custom Memory 1 & 2 Recall
15:35 Begin Camera Settings Part 1
17:58 Switch Vertical / Horizontal AF Area Explanation
19:42 Setting Face Priority Autofocus
20:10 AutoFocus Track Sensitivity for Photo
21:44 Wireless Flash
22:03 Priority Set in Auto White Balance
22:36 Peaking Settings
23:04 Face Registration
23:38 Begin Camera Settings Part 2
24:27 Recommended Video File Formats to Shoot in
25:23 S&Q Mode Explained
27:03 Proxy Recording Explained and how I use it
28:43 Autofocus Speed & Sensitivity for Video
29:09 Audio Rec Level
29:59 Movie Shutter!!
30:35 Silent Shooting & e-Front Curtain Shut. (Banding Issue?)
31:50 SteadyShot + Setup for MF & Cine Lenses
35:58 Begin MISC Settings
36:05 How to Transfer Photos & Videos to your Phone Wirelessly
38:31 Monitor Brightness for 4K Video Recording
39:30 Auto Power OFF Temp (SUPER IMPORTANT FOR LONG RECORDING)
40:20 Touch Operation
40:38 HDMI Settings when using External Monitors
41:20 Dual SD Card Recording Setup
42:46 "My Menu" Settings
43:30 Thank You!
BUY Sony a7 III: geni.us/5ERyF (Amazon)
BH: geni.us/HIzH
Adorama: geni.us/RDFK8hE
Recommended Lenses & Accessories for Sony a7 III
th-cam.com/video/ITQfNf-F5ic/w-d-xo.html
Jason Vong 2 Quick Questions:
1. It's been known that older Sony cameras had problems with noise in the shadows when using S-Log. How does the A7III deal with this, since overall it is better in low light?
2. What about HLG? I personally switch between S-Log in bight outdoors and Cine4 indoors. Can HLG be a good middle ground between these two?
1. Did you overexpose by 2 stops? Sometimes you need to expose more to the right to avoid the noise in the shadow. Just have to gauge the highlight and make sure that's not blown out.
2. I still have to mess with HLG a bit! Will make a followup video
Jason Vong thanks for the reply. Yeah, ETTR, I was just asking if you can get away with more on the A7III than with other cameras. Looking forward to those follow up vids. Excellent work as usual
Much thanks for the timecode! And of course for sharing all the helpful info.
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Thanks for making the time to make this video Jason! I was waiting for someone to create something like this.
Hands down most informative video I’ve found! Exactly what I’ve been looking for since buying my a7iii. I was lost in all the settings and menus before this. Thanks a million!
I made it to the 15:35 min mark and yes I'm still enjoying it. Following most of your recommendations to setup my A7iii. Will come back and watch rest of video later. Thanks!
Saw this video 3 years ago and I just rewatched it to refresh my knowledge of this camera. Thanks again bro!!!
Thanks for revisiting a classic!
@@JasonVong you suck
Thank you for this! it really HELPS with going through the menu, giving examples, and adding Video sample in during your explanation. I know this must have taken a while, it's very appreciative, thank you.
Can’t thank you more! Just got my a7 iii and followed through the video. Sony should definitely pay you for cutting the cost of a paper version manual in the box.
Sony a7iii is painful to use. The worst is you can't change focus when using wifi app.
Thank you for creating an informative step-by-step video with commentary about the rationale behind particular setting choices for various situations. Without your tutorial I would have been very overwhelmed. Thank you for breaking this down for us novice filmmakers! While the tutorial may have been exhausting to complete, it has been extremely beneficial! Great job!
Is the camera’s HDMI out clean for purposes of connecting it to the computer as a webcam using something like ELGATO Cam Link?
yep it can be used that way. I hook up my sony a6500 to do TH-cam livestreams
Good job bro! I bought an a7iii recently and this video was so informative and now ready to shoot awesome pictures! Thanks!
I HAVE WATCHED IT TIL THE END! So helpful Jason, thanks for the effort!💪🏻👏🏻
This was crazy helpful, Jason. Thank you man!!
I bought a a7 III and im planning to get into photography. So im watching this for some tips right after I watched your zenith el primero chronomaster 1969 video and I find you in the comments LUL
Just bought this camera, I learn more form this video than any other one ! Great job thanks 🙏
Thanks for this man, just got my a7iii your tutorial really helps me a lot.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Went in cold on this menu thing. Meaning it took me twice as long to get through this as you! So helpful!
Excellent Jason. I think this is one of the best tutorial videos I have seen till now.
thanks .....given good knowledge
I saw the video twice entirely so thank you for the effort!
Just bought the A7iii and this was the perfect video to help me get setup as this is my first Sony camera, coming from Canon lol.
Thanks a lot mate, really loved the video.
That was one long video but I watched every minute of it. Thank you.
so much help full info in the video u r a beast in explaining every small details for whom are planing to switching to Sony Really Helpful. thanks a lot
You should do this for the new A7C. I used a lot of your settings for the A7III and was wondering if you did much different with the menus since we lose a lot of quick buttons.
Great video!!! I paused and changed my settings constantly!!!! Thanks for taking the time to make this. It is truly appreciated.
You seem to be a bit insecure if you are saying things right, and trust me , it makes perfect sense!
Look at this way, if people are not serious it won't matter what you say or how good of info you give, but if people are serious about learning, and these are the ones YOU want, then you will have no need to worry, Your really helping me alot thank you!
Seriously the BEST setup guide I've viewed yet! I appreciate your explanation of what am option is, and why/why not you might use it. Other videos I've seen are just "Here are my settings". This was 100% worth 44 minutes! Thank you!!!
I will keep this video in my "watch later" and wait for i have it after, Tq so much Jason, its so helpful to us!!
Thank you so much Jason for doing this video. It has been a great help to me.
Thank you so much Jason for this video!!! It was very helpful!!
Thanks for helping me setup my A7Riii, almost three years after you made this video.
I just received my Sony A7III. Awesome video! Very helpful to have the table of contents with video times. Thank you!
Game changer Jason !!! Thank you for this.
Thanks for taking the time to share your settings, Jason. It helped a lot.
Just watched this whole video. This was very informative. I just received my A7iii and Tamron 28-75 lens. I appreciate the time you put into this tutorial. Thank you bro!
just purchased my a7 iii after watching your comparison video. Youre awesome. Thanks man.
Thanks for saving me many hours of headscratching!
gotchu bro
Thank you so much from Spain. You really help me men but also make me laugh when you was desperate about the long time video. You rock!
Great Video man, learned a lot because I was lost unboxing the camera lol
This was awesome! You have no idea how much value you are adding!!
Dude on a real thank you so much for this video
Just finished watching this. Thank you so much. Was very helpful. Now it's time to see what this camera can do.
Still watching. Thank you so much for making this. Just bought this camera! A++ Keep up the great work.
Best video out there for settings! Thank you.
Thanks for the help Jason. That helped soooo much👍🏽
Just got the camera 2 days ago, perfect time !
Thanks Jason !!! It was very helpful...I don't have an a 7iii but I just bought the 7c pretty similar!!!
As a new Sony user, to be specific A7C, thank u!. This helps out alot.
Wow! This was so helpful and easy to follow - thank you, thank you!!
Much appreciated! Thanks for the video!
You sure put a heap of work into these videos! Thanks.
4 years later and this video coming I handy thanks 🙏 a lot Jason
Thanks sir. You are great help to us!!
Very helpful video! After over a decade with Nikon, I have picked up the Sony A73. Liking it so far, but all the options are taking some serious getting used to.
Wow, this was really informative and excellent help when setting up my A7III. Great work! :)
Thanks so much Jason! Just got the A7iii today and watched this entire video :)
Whats the red rubber thingy hanging from the side?
Thanks so much for this video, I have been following your channel for a while and I most said thanks because you have give a lot of your time to helps other people with your tips and experience with the cameras and of course you have help me a lot too.
these setup videos come in handy, the setup is so much more confusing than my old canon cameras
Jason... "THANK YOU SO MUCH" for this video. As a hobby camera shooter, I found your video very useful. I just bought a Sony A7R3, and the setup has so many features, that sometimes I was getting confused. You took your time explaining as you went along in the setup process that you made it very easy for shooters like me to understand what each feature meant. Yes, it was long, but I watched from beginning to end. Yes it was long but for me it was a "MUST WATCH" video. You are the best. Keep these videos coming, because it does help people like me to make shooting with a professional camera body so much easier to use. Again thanks.
Thanks Jason! Super helpful!
Been waiting for this, picked one up yesterday. Great presentation at NAB for iFootage btw!!!
Thanks Joe!!
This was really helpful. Thank you for putting this together!
great video Jason thank you for your time!
excellent guide. i just received my A7iii. coming from Panasonic GH5, your video accelerate my learning curve on set up for videos with this camera. the sony manual that come in the box is useless! thank you!
great video! very helpful
very helpful Jason!!!
thanks man! not the comment leaving type of guy but this one deserves it! cheers mate
Thank you so much, this video is very helpful.
Jason,AWESOM DETAIL
Still the best tutorial!!!
Great Video and great Camera. 👍🏻
this was very helpful !! thank you 🔥🔥
Helps A TON! Enjoyed the whole video!
Awesome work! Thx for the pre course , getting my a7iii later this week.
Most informative video !! Thanks
Thank you, Jason!!! This was sooooooo helpful
Hi Jason, really comprehensive information and provide a lot of information. Really help me to setting up my new Sony, cause i'm canon user. Keep post the good work. Good luck for you
Thank you Jason, your guide is very useful for me
Thanks Jason - I'm buying a A73 this will be very helpful. I'm moving from Nikon to Sony so I'm going to be on a learning curve.
Great explanation
Thank you Jason...this was very informative.
Thanks jason.... 9gb finally uploaded
Awesome guide. Thx for all the hard work!
Nice content and really helpfull! As I have to switch from blackmagic to sony camera at the moment, thank you Jason!
Dude, firstly it is so informative and well explained. I noticed something that no one else would have noticed is your chair! So good chair. If you can let us know on where to buy, that'd be great.
Cheers 🍻
YES, I made it to 15:38, TWICE! I had a rental camera to set up, I liked the camera so much, I bought my own. So guess what, I have to do it all over again!