2020 was a VERY tempting year for upgrading, but I have decided to stick with my Lumix G80, and selection of vintage lenses until I know that camera inside out. I like the challenge of helping a camera punch above its weight. And if 4K wasn’t an industry distraction, I would say the C100 is one of the great cinema cameras in its class still - shot some of my best work on it. You simply must do a video on the XL-1. The memories!
@@forewarnedfilm very tempting...C100 is perfect for youtube now, I've upraised some stuff to 4k with it, but carefully so. XLR, battery endurance, form factor, AF just makes it hard to part with at this point. Colour are nice too, all on camera and top down stuff is shot with it. XL-1 for sure, i tend to seed future videos in my current videos just as a subtle serial narrative ;)
@@MarkHoltze Couldn’t agree more about the C100. Here’s a little sci-fi short I shot with that camera. It’s Doctor Who-based, but you won’t hold that against me, will you? Hey wait - come back!!! th-cam.com/video/LO7Yi8bd95U/w-d-xo.html
A few years ago a TH-camr made a video about how cameras have reached a point where all needs are met and that the only thing we can expect from that point on is more bells and whistles. It's not that the evolution in technology is bad in any way, but the only logical reason to upgrade is if the gear is holding you back. So that's my metric. It certainly helps to mitigate gear lust for the newer stuff, but now I find myself pining for quality older gear as they become more affordable :P
Still occasionally using my Canon 550D - that camera that opened up full manual control filmmaking to the masses and actually made the "film look" achievable! The A7SII and Original Mavic Pro was like the ultimate combo only a few years back. I desperately wanted it for the longest time, and only ended up going down the GH5 route due to more useful features for my needs.
GH5 was a smarter choice for sure, I needed to match the other A7sii's in the fashion shoot so it wasn't an option, the fact it's ff wasn't important to me until i started shooting vintage glass. Now it's just nice the lenses are 1:1 with no crop or loss of light factor, but other than that, MFT or super 35 all day long.
@@MarkHoltze Super 35 size is the sweet spot for me. I use all my vintage (Pentax K) glass with a focal reducer on the GH5 and it gives me around that equivalent sensor size/FOV. That combo is very versatile and gives rather film-like results.
I still use the original Sony a7. She's still a beast, if you treat her right. Nothing more to say. You really inspired me to work with vintage lenses only and it's totally worth it. :)
Love this vid. I still use my Canon 5ds. And no plans on stopping. Actually just bought another new for 900. Just because they are " older" doesn't mean they aren't great. Some people like a new ferrari. Others like a 65 mustang.
My Sony a7r II served as my main portrait camera (with adapted manual focus lenses exclusively) since November 2015! Now I'm switching to autofocus and I jumped ship to a Panasonic S5 with Panasonic 70-200. I paid $3200USD for that a7r II but I'm spending less than that for my entire new kit including grip, extra battery, and lens adapters for my Canon FD lenses. May not adapt my Canon EF Tlit Shift lenses... almost 8 years!
This is very inspiring Mark! For years I was more a gear and tech collector instead of a creator. But last year I consciously wanted to change that at started my small YT channel to put those tools into work. "Exploiding what it's good at and minimising what it's not" is an amazing motto. I will keep that in mind during my learning journey 🙂. Although that vintage collecting fiver is also tempting and hard to resist 😆 But for now the FD 85mm f1.8, 50mm f1.4 and 70-200 f4 is more then enough material to learn with 😇 Loved the video as always and wish you a nice weekend Mark 👍
Great video as always Mark! Happy to see the a7sii getting some love in 2021. It is still such a solid camera. It’s essentially an a7siii without slowmo. I love mine. Shot a feature with it in 2019 and planning to shoot a web series next.
Awesome video! I've got 5D Mark II, it's still a great camera, no intention upgrading it at all. In the end it's the lenses that matter and if it's shot with a full frame sensor then all great!
I just bought Canon RP only because I wanted full frame, better low light capabilities than my Canon 700d. I hope I am not gonna be disappointed and can't wait to mount my 2 vintage lenses (fujinon 55mm f2.2, vivitar 70-150) :) I kinda wanted sony but I was scared to move to another brand lol and I am so used to use Canon.
@@shzammpatapon9865 I actually thought sony cameras offers more than canon in the same price range because if I am not mistaken they have IBIS for example and from canon r only r6 and r5 have it but they are £2k+ :/
@@paulinap-k8409 a7siii is a beast yes but there's no affordable full frame offered by the competition. if you got 3k to burn on a body then sure thing. go for it
Mark! You hit this out of the ball park! Every reason you mentioned is exactly why I haven't 'upgraded' yet... For my work, no one is asking for the new juicy cameras or rather, they are not willing to pay a higher rent rate and they don't need the newer specs. A7Sii will stay in my kit for a little while yet. Been loving your plethora of videos you've made over the past few months - I really need to lift my game and make something! I hope you and your family are well :) YASSS Pizza socks!
Hype culture, upgrade culture is out of control, made worse in 2020 with all the big camera announcements. That's cool, but the pandemic has hit people pretty hard and the constant hammering of marketing has felt particularly relentless this year. Just felt I needed to talk about why sometimes it's good to appreciate the stuff we have, vs constantly looking to the stars ;) Get back in the game mate!
Love this! I held on to my dear old Nikon D800 until March of last year when I finally decided I wanted to get into more video content and that half a million shutter flaps was probably about enough to ask of the old tank.
XL1 spotted. Man that camera... it’s amazing that youve still got it. 100% with you on the Sony, it offers so much still. The same in truth as the c100... I do love these videos, not straight reviews but more like visual love letters. Awesome video mate. Happy 2021 🍉🎯
I let my Sony A7R 36 megapixels go to my daughter. She was using a Canon EOS. I thought she need an upgrade. Bought a Sony A7M2 because of my age! needed the steady shot inside stabilization for hand held shots. Yes, there is other ways around the hand movement most of the had held shots are snap shot or just a test shots before I go to the tripod. I don't do movies yet! Landscape photography is my hobby. Lately I am using the Helios 44-3. A Christmas present. The only upgrade I would make is for more megapixels. But I ask myself do I really need the extra megapixels?
Great video. Can you recommend a fast (1.4, maybe 1.8) wide angle (20-24mm) vintage lens that would go well with the sony a7sii? It's for video, and I really like doing night shooting and pre-dawn shooting. The sony is great for that, but I'd be really interested to know if there's a good vintage lens to try for it.
Been using the A7sii for the past three years and still very happy with it! Like you, I only use adapted lenses. The 4k image is great, even in 8bit with slog2. The 1080 is a bit soft imo, especially 50p, which I use a lot on weddings. So eventually I will upgrade to a full frame camera with uncropped 4k50. Probably the A7siii 😁
I have a feeling an A7Sii will be on the cards to have Astro modified for use alongside my A7iii. I am shooting Astro with vintage glass and loving it!
Sold my a7s ii got the Komodo just went back to fx3, the a7s ii helped me out so much I wish would’ve kept it , whatever produced the best outcome don’t go for the hype
Shooting vintage lenses and cameras are all I have with the exception of my cameras that help make my videos. Hahaha! I love my vintage lenses and what they offer. Happy New Year Mark!
So I guess It's ok to admit BUYING a used RX100 mkII in 2020 ? (Camera from 2014, cost 1850 Kronor, which is like 220 US dollar) Well that's what's in my pocket anyway, I really like that little ting. BTW I recently improved a few of my m42 adapters, improved you ask ? Some of the cheaper ones, had a shiny (Anodized) aluminium ring inside. With a self adhesive flocked back vinyl mounted to this ring, I actually got better contrast with some lenses. Especially my telephoto Komura 200mm f3,5 and my Komura 300mm F5. Let's hope for a better 2021 everyone even if we are off for a VERY bumpy start. Cheers from Sweden. Yeah, good video Mark, I really got to stop writing long comments in 2022 :)
Because you already have an S1H, the a7S II serves a great role as a B camera, particularly for low-light situations. If you didn't have the S1H, then I would recommend upgrading to the a7S III because it's a far more complete video camera than the a7S II. The a7S III can be your A camera.
The cameras are like children. I have a XT30 and a Canon T7. The Canon T7 is approaching retirement as DSLRs are weaker for adapting lenses. It's a nice loaner camera and I may very well keep it just to teach my future children the basics of photography if that interests them. Like lenses, I grow attachment to my most used gear. They are more than just tools. The XT30 has a long life ahead of it and I look forward to our adventures. Great video as always Mark, I always look forward to your content! 🙂
Great video. I'd like to add reason NUMBER 0 to my list is "Budget". If I had the budget, I would like to upgrade if the new camera has new features or improvements worth upgrading.
The cameras I have most fun shooting with (and I, too, use a wide array of vintage lenses) are all from the 2004-2012 period, so… I guess you can see why I agree with you wholeheartedly when you say that you don't upgrade for the sake of upgrading. :-) Cheers, and a very happy 2021!
I still MISS my a7sii in 2021 hahaha (laughter turns into tears). I took for granted how nice it was to not have to rely so much on lighting for video with the Sony. I'd trade 10 bit color in my panasonic for the continence of the old a7sii (literal statement). Great vid 👍
It's true, but lighting unfortunately .... is almost always required to help really balance out a scene. Shooting with natural light is dope as hell, but never having enough lights to craft the scene is a struggle.
Stills for me are fine. Not blowing anything up to billboard size so. :) for me it’s mostly a video camera so might not need as much as a dedicated photo shooter
Envato elements. You sign up for free they give you monthly free options. You can pay a sub fee as well and gets you stock, music, sfx, after effects templates etc. but you might not need all that
Mark it’s good to have the old stuff.... If it does the job why replace it. I have a canon m6 and a Fuji xt3 no problems hence far with adaptors, Got a slight problem with my Mir 1 with an m42 Mount with an :39 ring inside makes focussing wheel stiff ideas...
Hey bro, at the moment i use a cheapo camcorder (Canon Vixia HF R800), I am looking to upgrade when time is right and i have money. What camera do you recommend under lets say, 1200 dollars? Is 4K really that needed? I shoot 60fps most of the time, i love the look of 60 and i sometimes tend to shoot 24. Is there any good 4K60 camera that's cheap that's not a phone or action cam? All i know are the Panasonic GH5 and BMPCC 4K, I am mostly a small TH-camr but i am making video work for people. Or is 1080p60 good enough? If so, which cameras?, again i do mostly shoot and export at 60fps. I want is to be able to have good bokeh (but dont need full frame), have more control over colors, overall just far sharper and detailed video and decent low light.
Maybe it’s weird colour grading for me is so subjective. It’s also very hap hazard depending what I’m going for or what I need to match. I’ve thought about it for awhile, also my way might not be someone else’s way. I over think this into submission I think 😂
The question should not be, "Why not upgrade?" The burden of proof does not lie on the photographer! Instead, ask "Why should I spend even more of my money in exchange for a few 'new and improved!' features that may or may not of use?"
it's just cutting on action, straight cut, but the motion of me in the frame makes it feel seamless. Your eye is distracted by the sudden motion you almost don't notice the cut. :)
hello. I using the sony a7s mark 2 and using a sony 24-70 G series. I have face detect on and I am continuous auto focus . Focus area is set to wide and and have set it to centre. Real big issue I am having is that background shudders, focus hunting whenever the subject moves during an interview. Its not noticeable on the viewfinder or EVF but when I get back to my rushes you can notice and turns the shot. I have had to revert back to manual focus for the time being. Any ideas what is going wrong ?
@@austin_hutto This is how we do it lol. Nice Mate! I've been searching for XL to EF adapters, i want to put some of my EF mounted contax lenses on that thing.
@@MarkHoltze I have the a7s2, a73, and a7s3, and your videos introduced me into the world of vintage lenses. Started with my dad yashica 50m 1.7, then started investing into contax zeiss and pentax super takumar and canon fd, and I love my vintage lenses. Your videos are awesome! Thanks for the great videos and content. Greetings from Maui. :)
If it works and it's good enough. It's not worth the hassle getting a new one. For technical fields like astrophotography though there's an endless upgrade path where you can always get better.
I shoot video; not stills so that’s where my focus is. I don’t print photos ever, if I did I wouldn’t blow 12mp images up too big, but you can go pretty big. You just can’t crop in too much or over edit. You don’t but an A7sii if your focus is photo, the Rii is a photo focused camera and has the MP to back it up. S series on alpha, video focused R series photo focused. :)
Do you think the Sony A7R II is a good buy in 2023 used? Thinking about buying one used since it's full frame and 1080p60 and 4K30. Will it work with B4 lenses? There's a few vintage ENG cameras, such as the Sony DXC-M3A, that have B4 mount lenses. They used a connector for powered zoom and auto iris though and I don't think it will work with the camera.
@@MarkHoltzeShoukd I get the A7sii though. I want to mostly shoot video but I want a good photo camera. I was happy with the photo quality of my a6000, so I assume the A7sii is the best choice. Plus the SII can do 1080p at 120fps.
Ya the Sii is the better video camera for sure. I would save a bit more and go for the A7iii, better colors and better auto focus/battery. Also gives you 24mp Vs 12
@@MarkHoltze thanks I'm going to invest in the a7 III. What's a good starter lens for it, and are all e-mount lenses the same? When I had my a6000 it had a 16-50mm lens but that was using an APS-C sensor. Would that lens work on the full frame cameras? I was thinking about buying like an old Canon EF lens with an adapter and using that for a little bit until I can afford a good E-mount lens, because they are expensive. I'm planning to spend about $1200 on the camera body used.
What made the Mark ii is IBIS, no real need for sticks! Next on camera apps like Digital Filter no need to carry filters and holders! Bottom line October 2015 and it was 7 years ahead of other makers even today Oct 2022 others just getting mirrorless started and their lenses. It was the day when ISO 6400 was max without extending and noise control in SW was just starting. And Capture One was ahead of Lr for only $30 vs Ps and Lr ea $800 and each new update! Still after 7 years ahead of others for still or video and now $1K a great deal.
Familiarity with cameras has become underrated in the current upgrade cycle. Learning a menu system on a hybrid can be a nightmare, and even worse is memorizing them from on multiple cameras.
Well I have the A7s mk1 for more that a year and I use it only with vintage glass, even for events.(30 min video limit removed with the playmemories tweak app) It is a workhorse, it never let me down, but the grip is just to shallow, and with bigger lenses it is awful. I also want to invest in some AF lenses, and I am worried it won't worth it since the a7s has basic autofocus system. These are the main reasons why I am thinking of an upgrade to a never one like the a7s2 or r2 but those are still too expensive considering how old they are, they are in the same price bracket in my area like a Canon Eos R, so I think I will go Canon route. The better specs combined with the ability to use much more affordable EF and even EF-s lenses is too tempting. Not to mention the seemingly DSLR like grip of the R. Anyway I will probably keep the A7s as well. :)
2023 viewer here. I've been looking at used A7sii versus a used A7iii. As far as I can tell, the A7iii has a couple main advantages: battery life and better autofocus. Does anybody feel like these things are worth the extra $400? I do shoot some weddings and I'm interested in shooting 4k s-log, but looking for a deal on an all-around workhorse. Open to anybody's thoughts comparing the two.
I’m still rocking a a7ii and a7s If I upgrade I want a bmpcc4k do you recomend that? Still on the fence between no issues a7c or great video whit large files no autofocusbmpcc4k., since I already have 8bit low light I’m leaning to bmpcc4k
i did 5 takes of it and thought the silly ending was the best version lol. Ask me a year ago when I was was less self aware of being on camera and i would have gone for the wooden one lol.
This is more of who I am, goofball...but it’s not something you can pull out on a first date. Pull it back, like layers of an onion only not so smelly. ;)
Hi Mark, I recently purchased an A7Sii that's barely been used. I have numerous Super Takumar and Minolta SR-7 series lenses I'm excited to try out. Can you give me a non-biased recommendation on adapters? Thanks in advance!
I’ve only ever used fotodiox. Not sponsored, not affiliated....they just work. I haven’t used their minolta adapters but I’m sure they’re just as good.
Damn you Mark! First with the vintage lenses, and now this. My disposable income is dwindling before my eyes. The fact that I already have an extensive set of Sony lenses and an opening for some 'light video work' not to mention the fact that this body should work well for astro... arghh, I can't not buy this thing now. 😂
I wanted to upgrade my EOS R but I’ve decided I’m not. Unless I made the money making video work to upgrade. When I made the money, if they still do the job, I’m not upgrading 😌✋🏼. Thanks for helping me save money and instead made me thing about work on my craft 👍🏼👍🏼
Of course! It’s that easy ;) /sarcasm. Unfortunately a lot of newbies to the craft who watch TH-camrs sell them the latest cameras really don’t understand that it’s not the investment of gear that makes you better, but time. Time is a lot more expensive, can’t be rushed and requires patience. A lot of people now just want that internet clout ;) Ps buy my LuTS they will make you better ;) /sarcams
To upgrade or NOT to upgrade? That is the question.
Upgrade AND keep the old one! 🙃Or buy an FX6? 😉
FFS, An A7s2 is hardly obsolete. Quit chumming the "Gotta upgrade!" anxiety that manufacturers are constantly inflicting on their customers.
2020 was a VERY tempting year for upgrading, but I have decided to stick with my Lumix G80, and selection of vintage lenses until I know that camera inside out. I like the challenge of helping a camera punch above its weight. And if 4K wasn’t an industry distraction, I would say the C100 is one of the great cinema cameras in its class still - shot some of my best work on it.
You simply must do a video on the XL-1. The memories!
@@forewarnedfilm very tempting...C100 is perfect for youtube now, I've upraised some stuff to 4k with it, but carefully so. XLR, battery endurance, form factor, AF just makes it hard to part with at this point. Colour are nice too, all on camera and top down stuff is shot with it.
XL-1 for sure, i tend to seed future videos in my current videos just as a subtle serial narrative ;)
@@MarkHoltze Couldn’t agree more about the C100. Here’s a little sci-fi short I shot with that camera. It’s Doctor Who-based, but you won’t hold that against me, will you? Hey wait - come back!!!
th-cam.com/video/LO7Yi8bd95U/w-d-xo.html
A few years ago a TH-camr made a video about how cameras have reached a point where all needs are met and that the only thing we can expect from that point on is more bells and whistles. It's not that the evolution in technology is bad in any way, but the only logical reason to upgrade is if the gear is holding you back. So that's my metric. It certainly helps to mitigate gear lust for the newer stuff, but now I find myself pining for quality older gear as they become more affordable :P
Still occasionally using my Canon 550D - that camera that opened up full manual control filmmaking to the masses and actually made the "film look" achievable!
The A7SII and Original Mavic Pro was like the ultimate combo only a few years back. I desperately wanted it for the longest time, and only ended up going down the GH5 route due to more useful features for my needs.
GH5 was a smarter choice for sure, I needed to match the other A7sii's in the fashion shoot so it wasn't an option, the fact it's ff wasn't important to me until i started shooting vintage glass. Now it's just nice the lenses are 1:1 with no crop or loss of light factor, but other than that, MFT or super 35 all day long.
@@MarkHoltze Super 35 size is the sweet spot for me. I use all my vintage (Pentax K) glass with a focal reducer on the GH5 and it gives me around that equivalent sensor size/FOV. That combo is very versatile and gives rather film-like results.
I still use the original Sony a7. She's still a beast, if you treat her right. Nothing more to say. You really inspired me to work with vintage lenses only and it's totally worth it. :)
The only thing I miss with the first generation Sony A7 (A7R, A7S) is the IBIS
You're the reason why I started to use vintage lenses. Love the channel.
Love this vid. I still use my Canon 5ds. And no plans on stopping. Actually just bought another new for 900. Just because they are " older" doesn't mean they aren't great. Some people like a new ferrari. Others like a 65 mustang.
Both my Pentax K5 and Sony A7 are roughly 10 years old, and both are still doing a fantastic job
My Sony a7r II served as my main portrait camera (with adapted manual focus lenses exclusively) since November 2015! Now I'm switching to autofocus and I jumped ship to a Panasonic S5 with Panasonic 70-200. I paid $3200USD for that a7r II but I'm spending less than that for my entire new kit including grip, extra battery, and lens adapters for my Canon FD lenses. May not adapt my Canon EF Tlit Shift lenses... almost 8 years!
This is very inspiring Mark! For years I was more a gear and tech collector instead of a creator. But last year I consciously wanted to change that at started my small YT channel to put those tools into work.
"Exploiding what it's good at and minimising what it's not" is an amazing motto. I will keep that in mind during my learning journey 🙂.
Although that vintage collecting fiver is also tempting and hard to resist 😆
But for now the FD 85mm f1.8, 50mm f1.4 and 70-200 f4 is more then enough material to learn with 😇
Loved the video as always and wish you a nice weekend Mark 👍
Great video as always Mark! Happy to see the a7sii getting some love in 2021. It is still such a solid camera. It’s essentially an a7siii without slowmo. I love mine. Shot a feature with it in 2019 and planning to shoot a web series next.
Awesome video! I've got 5D Mark II, it's still a great camera, no intention upgrading it at all. In the end it's the lenses that matter and if it's shot with a full frame sensor then all great!
I just bought Canon RP only because I wanted full frame, better low light capabilities than my Canon 700d. I hope I am not gonna be disappointed and can't wait to mount my 2 vintage lenses (fujinon 55mm f2.2, vivitar 70-150) :)
I kinda wanted sony but I was scared to move to another brand lol and I am so used to use Canon.
it is a really affordable full frame. i love it so much. much better than a7c in terms of pricing. it's not even close
@@shzammpatapon9865 I actually thought sony cameras offers more than canon in the same price range because if I am not mistaken they have IBIS for example and from canon r only r6 and r5 have it but they are £2k+ :/
@@paulinap-k8409 a7siii is a beast yes but there's no affordable full frame offered by the competition. if you got 3k to burn on a body then sure thing. go for it
I am still rocking the a7s Mark 1! The original Lowlight King.
Even though, I did upgrade to a 4k mirrorless camera FUJIFILM XH1. 😎
Totally agree with you. Still is a nice camera. Love mine too. Those vintage lens I attach makes it a really nice cinematic lens look
Totally agree!
and so do many others, that's why it still holds a significant portion of it's MSRP today on the used market.
I can tell you right now, that I’ll be happy with my R6 for years! 🥰
Great video. I still use a Sony A7 with adapted vintage lenses. Minolta Rokkor glass is just so damn good!
Same
Mark! You hit this out of the ball park! Every reason you mentioned is exactly why I haven't 'upgraded' yet... For my work, no one is asking for the new juicy cameras or rather, they are not willing to pay a higher rent rate and they don't need the newer specs. A7Sii will stay in my kit for a little while yet.
Been loving your plethora of videos you've made over the past few months - I really need to lift my game and make something! I hope you and your family are well :) YASSS Pizza socks!
Hype culture, upgrade culture is out of control, made worse in 2020 with all the big camera announcements. That's cool, but the pandemic has hit people pretty hard and the constant hammering of marketing has felt particularly relentless this year. Just felt I needed to talk about why sometimes it's good to appreciate the stuff we have, vs constantly looking to the stars ;)
Get back in the game mate!
I tend not to get rid of tech - so I couldn't possibly be any good at advising on when to change up.
me either, i hold onto it for decades so when eventually becomes en vogue again, I'm ahead of the curve ;)
Love this! I held on to my dear old Nikon D800 until March of last year when I finally decided I wanted to get into more video content and that half a million shutter flaps was probably about enough to ask of the old tank.
XL1 spotted. Man that camera... it’s amazing that youve still got it. 100% with you on the Sony, it offers so much still. The same in truth as the c100... I do love these videos, not straight reviews but more like visual love letters. Awesome video mate. Happy 2021 🍉🎯
such a good camera, by the way I want to see the EVA-1 featured in one of your guys videos GO!....what's in YOUR pockets? ;)
Xl1?? Nice!
Takes you back a bit doesn’t it 😝
@@MarkHoltze hahaha so true but unfortunately I was born long after it’s release…
Thanks man, great video!!
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I let my Sony A7R 36 megapixels go to my daughter. She was using a Canon EOS. I thought she need an upgrade. Bought a Sony A7M2 because of my age! needed the steady shot inside stabilization for hand held shots. Yes, there is other ways around the hand movement most of the had held shots are snap shot or just a test shots before I go to the tripod. I don't do movies yet! Landscape photography is my hobby. Lately I am using the Helios 44-3. A Christmas present. The only upgrade I would make is for more megapixels. But I ask myself do I really need the extra megapixels?
Great video. Can you recommend a fast (1.4, maybe 1.8) wide angle (20-24mm) vintage lens that would go well with the sony a7sii? It's for video, and I really like doing night shooting and pre-dawn shooting. The sony is great for that, but I'd be really interested to know if there's a good vintage lens to try for it.
Been using the A7sii for the past three years and still very happy with it!
Like you, I only use adapted lenses.
The 4k image is great, even in 8bit with slog2. The 1080 is a bit soft imo, especially 50p, which I use a lot on weddings.
So eventually I will upgrade to a full frame camera with uncropped 4k50. Probably the A7siii 😁
Can't go wrong with an Siii upgrade no doubt
I have a feeling an A7Sii will be on the cards to have Astro modified for use alongside my A7iii. I am shooting Astro with vintage glass and loving it!
Nice!
astromodified a7s2? not good idea. You know something about internal IR led?
Sold my a7s ii got the Komodo just went back to fx3, the a7s ii helped me out so much I wish would’ve kept it , whatever produced the best outcome don’t go for the hype
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Shooting vintage lenses and cameras are all I have with the exception of my cameras that help make my videos. Hahaha! I love my vintage lenses and what they offer. Happy New Year Mark!
So I guess It's ok to admit BUYING a used RX100 mkII in 2020 ? (Camera from 2014, cost 1850 Kronor, which is like 220 US dollar)
Well that's what's in my pocket anyway, I really like that little ting.
BTW I recently improved a few of my m42 adapters, improved you ask ?
Some of the cheaper ones, had a shiny (Anodized) aluminium ring inside.
With a self adhesive flocked back vinyl mounted to this ring, I actually got better contrast with some lenses.
Especially my telephoto Komura 200mm f3,5 and my Komura 300mm F5.
Let's hope for a better 2021 everyone even if we are off for a VERY bumpy start.
Cheers from Sweden.
Yeah, good video Mark, I really got to stop writing long comments in 2022 :)
Because you already have an S1H, the a7S II serves a great role as a B camera, particularly for low-light situations.
If you didn't have the S1H, then I would recommend upgrading to the a7S III because it's a far more complete video camera than the a7S II. The a7S III can be your A camera.
Beautiful editing mate.
The cameras are like children. I have a XT30 and a Canon T7. The Canon T7 is approaching retirement as DSLRs are weaker for adapting lenses. It's a nice loaner camera and I may very well keep it just to teach my future children the basics of photography if that interests them. Like lenses, I grow attachment to my most used gear. They are more than just tools. The XT30 has a long life ahead of it and I look forward to our adventures. Great video as always Mark, I always look forward to your content! 🙂
Great video. I'd like to add reason NUMBER 0 to my list is "Budget". If I had the budget, I would like to upgrade if the new camera has new features or improvements worth upgrading.
The cameras I have most fun shooting with (and I, too, use a wide array of vintage lenses) are all from the 2004-2012 period, so… I guess you can see why I agree with you wholeheartedly when you say that you don't upgrade for the sake of upgrading. :-)
Cheers, and a very happy 2021!
I still MISS my a7sii in 2021 hahaha (laughter turns into tears). I took for granted how nice it was to not have to rely so much on lighting for video with the Sony. I'd trade 10 bit color in my panasonic for the continence of the old a7sii (literal statement). Great vid 👍
It's true, but lighting unfortunately .... is almost always required to help really balance out a scene. Shooting with natural light is dope as hell, but never having enough lights to craft the scene is a struggle.
Soooooooooo I did buy the a7siii BUT, I’m looking at picking up a a7rii because for stills that camera is still crazy relevant!! 😏
42mp right? The rii
@@MarkHoltze yes sir!!
Nice video Mark! Very well put together and informative. Can I ask how you find the stills that come out of this camera?
Stills for me are fine. Not blowing anything up to billboard size so. :) for me it’s mostly a video camera so might not need as much as a dedicated photo shooter
Amen! Happy New Year Mark.
Happy new year!
Oh yeah, the XL-1 was so cool back then
what do you mean, back THEN? ;) jk mate, I know exactly what you're saying.
@@MarkHoltze hahaha. They were really cool. easy to use on those torso-mounted steadicam rigs. =)
Top Mark!! Happy New Year!!
Thanks Nuno, same to you my friend
Great Video. Were do you get your transition overlays?
Envato elements. You sign up for free they give you monthly free options. You can pay a sub fee as well and gets you stock, music, sfx, after effects templates etc. but you might not need all that
Mark it’s good to have the old stuff....
If it does the job why replace it.
I have a canon m6 and a Fuji xt3 no problems hence far with adaptors,
Got a slight problem with my Mir 1 with an m42 Mount with an :39 ring inside makes focussing wheel stiff ideas...
Great video as always!
My Sony A7S II have a very slow focus. Can you Help me please?
The auto focus you mean?
@@MarkHoltze yes! Auto focus is very slow.
Hey bro, at the moment i use a cheapo camcorder (Canon Vixia HF R800), I am looking to upgrade when time is right and i have money.
What camera do you recommend under lets say, 1200 dollars? Is 4K really that needed? I shoot 60fps most of the time, i love the look of 60 and i sometimes tend to shoot 24.
Is there any good 4K60 camera that's cheap that's not a phone or action cam? All i know are the Panasonic GH5 and BMPCC 4K, I am mostly a small TH-camr but i am making video work for people. Or is 1080p60 good enough? If so, which cameras?, again i do mostly shoot and export at 60fps.
I want is to be able to have good bokeh (but dont need full frame), have more control over colors, overall just far sharper and detailed video and decent low light.
Great video! Maybe you can do one about color grading sony footage? How you maximize the strentghts and minimizing the weakness
Maybe it’s weird colour grading for me is so subjective. It’s also very hap hazard depending what I’m going for or what I need to match. I’ve thought about it for awhile, also my way might not be someone else’s way. I over think this into submission I think 😂
The question should not be, "Why not upgrade?" The burden of proof does not lie on the photographer!
Instead, ask "Why should I spend even more of my money in exchange for a few 'new and improved!' features that may or may not of use?"
Much better, but it’s just too big for a title lol. I agree fully however!
0:57, why did this look like an awesome editing trick?
it's just cutting on action, straight cut, but the motion of me in the frame makes it feel seamless. Your eye is distracted by the sudden motion you almost don't notice the cut. :)
@@MarkHoltze thanks for replying! My eyes were trying to tell me that you brought the camera to your face then rotoscoped it afterwards!
hello. I using the sony a7s mark 2 and using a sony 24-70 G series. I have face detect on and I am continuous auto focus . Focus area is set to wide and and have set it to centre. Real big issue I am having is that background shudders, focus hunting whenever the subject moves during an interview. Its not noticeable on the viewfinder or EVF but when I get back to my rushes you can notice and turns the shot. I have had to revert back to manual focus for the time being. Any ideas what is going wrong ?
It’s not a very good auto focus system I think being the critical problem. This is one area Sony has really improved on 10 fold
It’s not a very good auto focus system I think being the critical problem. This is one area Sony has really improved on 10 fold
Would you still recommend the a7sii or is there other cameras you would recommend around the same price range or maybe 1-200 more
I would go A7III which I think is a more versatile camera and has better auto focus. If you can swing an A7IV even better.
I WANT A DEDICATED VIDEO ON THE XL1
In the pipe ;) just figured out how I can transfer the footage and I’ve wanted to make it in a long follow up to the Sony Handycam video
@@MarkHoltze i grew up filming with my dads XL1, filming with my friends. connecting RCA to tv to rewind and playback footage.
@@austin_hutto This is how we do it lol. Nice Mate! I've been searching for XL to EF adapters, i want to put some of my EF mounted contax lenses on that thing.
@@MarkHoltze I have the a7s2, a73, and a7s3, and your videos introduced me into the world of vintage lenses. Started with my dad yashica 50m 1.7, then started investing into contax zeiss and pentax super takumar and canon fd, and I love my vintage lenses. Your videos are awesome! Thanks for the great videos and content. Greetings from Maui. :)
@@austin_hutto Maui! Paradise mate, your Sony collection is a thing of beauty! Can you get a good amount of lenses on the island?
I love my Sony A7(s) mark 1. It is the closest to a digital Olympus OM 1.
I like to upgrade, better EyeAF is the main reason.
it's a powerful tool, lucky i can't use it at all with my vintage lenses so it's irrelevant to me. Falcon FOCUS is what they should call it ;)
If it works and it's good enough. It's not worth the hassle getting a new one. For technical fields like astrophotography though there's an endless upgrade path where you can always get better.
Still rocking a Nikon d7000, love that camera. Curse you for showing that Pentax 300 4 again.
12mpx for still photo convinces you? Do you print large size? How does it handle that? Isnt a7rii better all around?
I shoot video; not stills so that’s where my focus is. I don’t print photos ever, if I did I wouldn’t blow 12mp images up too big, but you can go pretty big. You just can’t crop in too much or over edit. You don’t but an A7sii if your focus is photo, the Rii is a photo focused camera and has the MP to back it up.
S series on alpha, video focused R series photo focused. :)
Canon XL-1 is a good on camera prop.
Yep. 100%. Nothing to add. I mean, I keep using my a5100 after all.
5100 GO!
Canon xl still rocks as the coolest design on the shelf…
Hell yes, just watched oceans 12 and one of the 12 was rocking one. Design for days! 😆
Do you think the Sony A7R II is a good buy in 2023 used? Thinking about buying one used since it's full frame and 1080p60 and 4K30. Will it work with B4 lenses? There's a few vintage ENG cameras, such as the Sony DXC-M3A, that have B4 mount lenses. They used a connector for powered zoom and auto iris though and I don't think it will work with the camera.
I think so, loads of resolution on that camera even by todays standards.
@@MarkHoltzeShoukd I get the A7sii though. I want to mostly shoot video but I want a good photo camera. I was happy with the photo quality of my a6000, so I assume the A7sii is the best choice. Plus the SII can do 1080p at 120fps.
Ya the Sii is the better video camera for sure. I would save a bit more and go for the A7iii, better colors and better auto focus/battery. Also gives you 24mp Vs 12
@@MarkHoltze thanks I'm going to invest in the a7 III. What's a good starter lens for it, and are all e-mount lenses the same? When I had my a6000 it had a 16-50mm lens but that was using an APS-C sensor. Would that lens work on the full frame cameras? I was thinking about buying like an old Canon EF lens with an adapter and using that for a little bit until I can afford a good E-mount lens, because they are expensive. I'm planning to spend about $1200 on the camera body used.
What made the Mark ii is IBIS, no real need for sticks! Next on camera apps like Digital Filter no need to carry filters and holders! Bottom line October 2015 and it was 7 years ahead of other makers even today Oct 2022 others just getting mirrorless started and their lenses. It was the day when ISO 6400 was max without extending and noise control in SW was just starting. And Capture One was ahead of Lr for only $30 vs Ps and Lr ea $800 and each new update! Still after 7 years ahead of others for still or video and now $1K a great deal.
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Just psyched to have a Lumix Gx85 and a shitty T100. Idc how old they are, they both take great photos and the Gx85 captures great video 🤷🏻♂️
I wanna see a video of you using that old xl1!
Definitely seeded that in this video... ;)
Another great video
Familiarity with cameras has become underrated in the current upgrade cycle. Learning a menu system on a hybrid can be a nightmare, and even worse is memorizing them from on multiple cameras.
Well I have the A7s mk1 for more that a year and I use it only with vintage glass, even for events.(30 min video limit removed with the playmemories tweak app) It is a workhorse, it never let me down, but the grip is just to shallow, and with bigger lenses it is awful. I also want to invest in some AF lenses, and I am worried it won't worth it since the a7s has basic autofocus system. These are the main reasons why I am thinking of an upgrade to a never one like the a7s2 or r2 but those are still too expensive considering how old they are, they are in the same price bracket in my area like a Canon Eos R, so I think I will go Canon route. The better specs combined with the ability to use much more affordable EF and even EF-s lenses is too tempting. Not to mention the seemingly DSLR like grip of the R. Anyway I will probably keep the A7s as well. :)
watching this in 2023, i think i love it too
The camera has aged well!! ✊
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This camera is still very good, I will even use it for my final college assignment
@williamnatan7919 best of luck! 🎥
Can you please help me remove vignette while shooting 4k using 18-105mm e mount Sony lens
The 18-105 is an apsc lens I believe. Are Yoü shooting on a FF camera? What camera specifically?
2023 viewer here. I've been looking at used A7sii versus a used A7iii. As far as I can tell, the A7iii has a couple main advantages: battery life and better autofocus. Does anybody feel like these things are worth the extra $400? I do shoot some weddings and I'm interested in shooting 4k s-log, but looking for a deal on an all-around workhorse. Open to anybody's thoughts comparing the two.
The 3 has much better auto focus, worlds apart. I do think the three has the better value today.
@@MarkHoltze Thanks. Much appreciated
I’m still rocking a a7ii and a7s
If I upgrade I want a bmpcc4k do you recomend that?
Still on the fence between no issues a7c or great video whit large files no autofocusbmpcc4k., since I already have 8bit low light I’m leaning to bmpcc4k
4k is awesome value. Raw video....free copy of Resolve. Not sure the A7c will add much to be honest
Thank bro
By the way I’m a tru fan!!
We’re all in this together mate! 🙏
where did you get that hat?
Ten Tree :)
Lmao the laughing in the beginning
i did 5 takes of it and thought the silly ending was the best version lol. Ask me a year ago when I was was less self aware of being on camera and i would have gone for the wooden one lol.
@@MarkHoltze I love how your channel has evolved in that way!
This is more of who I am, goofball...but it’s not something you can pull out on a first date. Pull it back, like layers of an onion only not so smelly. ;)
What’s in your pockets? Haha 😂 that was great!
popular culture (on youtube) is fair game right? ;) lol.
Hi Mark, I recently purchased an A7Sii that's barely been used. I have numerous Super Takumar and Minolta SR-7 series lenses I'm excited to try out. Can you give me a non-biased recommendation on adapters? Thanks in advance!
I’ve only ever used fotodiox. Not sponsored, not affiliated....they just work. I haven’t used their minolta adapters but I’m sure they’re just as good.
NIKON D700 OLD Enough?
I'd say so ;)
Damn you Mark! First with the vintage lenses, and now this. My disposable income is dwindling before my eyes. The fact that I already have an extensive set of Sony lenses and an opening for some 'light video work' not to mention the fact that this body should work well for astro... arghh, I can't not buy this thing now. 😂
😆 don’t buy it. But if you find one cheap it’s not the worst camera ever. 😆
What should I do in 2021 m
Wait?! I thought you were still 22?! ;)
lol...i'm 29....i'll ALwAYS be 29 (what my grandmother told me growing up) ;)
hey i love xl1 😂😂😂
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Love my S2. Menu is still horible
Ya new video
The xl1 ..haha. Let it go.
lol, I can't...I doubled down on it with my next video lol.
Lusting after new gear is better than actually BUYING new gear. "Wanting is better than actually HAVING." It's an old proverb.....
It's very true actually. It's like once you get it, the attraction is lost, not entirely, but a lot of it.
I wanted to upgrade my EOS R but I’ve decided I’m not. Unless I made the money making video work to upgrade. When I made the money, if they still do the job, I’m not upgrading 😌✋🏼. Thanks for helping me save money and instead made me thing about work on my craft 👍🏼👍🏼
It’s so enticing I get it, but if that camera is paid off and you’re still making money with it...that’s all profitsssssssssss
Your funny 😄 👍👍
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We all know that throwing money at your gear will make you a better photographer.
Of course! It’s that easy ;) /sarcasm. Unfortunately a lot of newbies to the craft who watch TH-camrs sell them the latest cameras really don’t understand that it’s not the investment of gear that makes you better, but time. Time is a lot more expensive, can’t be rushed and requires patience. A lot of people now just want that internet clout ;)
Ps buy my LuTS they will make you better ;) /sarcams
let it go lol
Ya she’s been retired 😆
@@MarkHoltze lol good
u lying if u love the battery life lol
Def didn’t, hence the battery grip lol. Terrible battery life, but got it under control a bit 😂