I picked A Having neck issues my Nikon and setting up lighting is a big issue and with the iPhone 13 pro max makes it so much easier for me. I'm impressed with the iPhone 13 results. For such a small sensor.
Love it TB! (Great edit too!) Smartphones wont replace full size cameras soon or ever, but undeniably iPhones are becoming an integral part of the production landscape. This (and past) videos prove you are equally lethal 🗡⚔🤺with either weapon! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for the video. It's amazing that there is so little difference in image quality when the price of the A7 is so much higher. I suppose that it will compensate for the expert in the greater number of options in manual mode or in a greater margin for editing. Very instructive in any case like all your content. A greeting from Spain!
Thanks so much! Definitely interesting especially comparing the ultra wide shots. Swapping out lenses would be a different story though! Might have to do that video some time :)
Dope video bro. I think A is the iphone and B is the A7Siii.. I did comment before hearing the answers, but honestly you cant really tell the difference unless you work with cameras on the reg. The iphone surprised me to look that good. I do mostly wedding films, but I would consider doing real estate vids in future using this setup. Im also currently team sony with the A7iii and (2)A6400s. Looking forward to the next vid bro as I sub'd.
The thing here is that the iPhone basically does color grading and HDR for you on the fly. You'd have to shoot in Slog3 and grade the footage yourself in which case the results are limitless. How did you manage to upload your iPhone footage without loosing any quality. My iPhone videos are so bad compared to the A7c when uploaded to RU-vid or other social media platforms.
I’m not sure, I just edited it normally. I edited in Final Cut Pro and exported in 4K. Have you checked your upload settings? Might be something to do with mobile uploads if you’re doing it from your phone to.
Thanks for the video. It was fantastic. Andrei told me to come watch this video. I personally liked the Iphone footage more. Everyone will have their horse in the race they are rooting for and it can be seen in the comments. I don't think you can understate how light the setup and the speed at which you can switch focal lengths and deliver footage. Also for the price you could upgrade your phone every year for 5 years meanwhile only pick up one new mirrorless setup every 5 years to match it. At the end of the day, use both tools!
Really good footage comparison. There is a noticeable difference but not everyone would guess the iphone footage was taken on a mobile phone if that’s all they had seen. The biggest thing - obvs. - is the hand that hold the camera, knowledge, editing etc. The walking clips def. we’re wobbly with the phone but not surprised at that. All good though, thank you for sharing.
watched the video on a macbook pro 15". You can tell the difference when compared side by side. But I bet 99,9% would not be able to tell which camera was used when you show them just one shot or one video produced with one camera. And as you said, the fact that you need a side by side comparison to tell the difference between a smartphone and a 6000 dollar setup not only shows your incredible skills, but also the fact that these iPhone cameras are getting really good.
In regards to image quality, they were pretty close. I could only tell because of the obvious warping that the iPhone had while using the gimbal. Also, the exposure was more than acceptable on the iPhone since he didn’t use an ND filter (and only used natural lighting). Pretty hard to nail exposure for windows and indoors without those things. That’s what gave it away to me. The iPhone is pretty damn impressive and I’m gonna try to make a comparison video with my a7iv and the iPhone 13 pro.
Nice !! It definitely has limitations but is still crazy that you can get useable footage for social&youtube just from your phone. It will be fun to see how things are looking in 5 years 🤯
After using my iphone 13 for 9 months now, I have found that when filming in .5 lens and 1080p 60fps, the phone can’t refocus when lighting changes if I don’t press the little sun focus first. If the sun exposure is in a spot then it works. If there is no sun, I only have a few minutes maybe even seconds before the camera crashes and stops recording. So for anyone out there experiencing that, set your exposure before filming. Or maybe get an iPhone 14? 🤷🏻♀️
So I run a real estate company on the side and only use an IPhone 13 with DJI Osmo 4 & DJI Air2S. This is a great setup given you have sufficient lighting. I’m on the fence though. So far clients are impressed.
If you are using the iphone, make sure to play with the contrast, exposure gamma.. with editing u can mimic the effect the higher end camera gives I think the only thing iphone cant do now is dop. Their cinematic mode looks very fake.
Great video, exact comparison I was looking for.....I picked A, really hard to tell the difference! Just getting started in RE photography and want to offer video but not at a huge expense right now, in talking to RE agents in my area, video is not a hot seller, mostly pics, drone and floor plans.....
They look different, but in many shots one is not really "better" than the other. The question is if you could get the results you wanted or if the system limited the opportunities of your artistic intention and expression. All in all for 99 % of wide angle shots no one needs a real camera any more, at least not for content made for smartphone consumption.
Thanks! I definitely could have graded the a7siii footage a bit better but this was one of the first times using one for me. But yeah! In good conditions (brighter interiors) they can both look nice👌
I'm about to watch the video on workflow because I imagine that will play a part but otherwise I am amazed at the iPhone footage. I am a realtor and looking to use video to build a brand. I use a Sony A7 IV but I have been struggling to learn all of the settings to get great footage. Now I have to go upgrade my iPhone🙂Thank you for the comparison that was super helpful. For now, I am going to keep the Sony because I love taking photos and I hope at some point in the near future it becomes more valuable than the iPhone
Nice! Thanks for checking out the videos. A7iv is a great camera, but you're right it's a lot to learn just to get going compared to a phone camera! Hope you find the workflow that is good for you :)
I guessed right, iPhone has better computational dynamic range it seems, also looks more saturated, but good! I use an a7iii for real estate photos and video. I’m watching on a 50” tv in my living room. Both look good. Ive used my iPhone for some pro work when no one was around to see, lol. Client loved it!
Thanks! I don’t have the camera anymore but plan to do a dedicated review for both. Wish I had been able to spend more time doing this one more in-depth but I only rented it for a few days! Basically A7siii beats the iPhone (and basically any other similar type of camera) in any scenario (quality, detail, low light performance x 10, frame rate options, codecs etc) except if you just want something fast and easy to work with for social media videos , don’t want to learn about more in depth editing, or need a more affordable option for pretty useable photos. Hope that helps ! Sorry I missed your comment before :) -TB
Tb! Great video dude. Great timing, my 13 pro is getting delivered today 🤣. Looks great for how far these phones have come. I prefer the Sony but this is a good tool to have. One question, how was it downloading the footage to your computer? That seems to be the issue everyone is saying. Thanks!
Wow, this was inpressive!! Getting my iPhone 13 Pro Max in a week after having used my old phone for more than 4.5 years. What are your thoughts on the Dji Osmo 5?
What is the issue with using the iPhone then? My eye isn't trained well, but what I see is that the iPhone photos pop more. So is the issue that they pop too much and that the Sony is more realistic of actual representation? But don't realtors want them to pop?
Mostly videographers don't like it because it looks more digital, over-sharpened, and over-saturated. Definitely better than the camera I started on though! haha
Thank you. I see it more clearly now, but I had to watch a different video with exact framing comparisons. Still photos with the same framing helped me see it more clearly.
Can you please do a video about the ND filter, I would like to see you ideal camera setup to see the results. Also the link to your camera is not the A7III. I would like to know the lens you used. Thanks !! Amazing video
Hey!! All ND Filters do is adjust the brightness like sunglasses. So with them, you can keep wide open apertures and proper shutter speeds for bright conditions and have more control and the most natural looking shots (didn't use one in this video for the sample comparisons - except for the talking points outside) Here's the link to the lens! One of my favorites & smaller than the Canon version - amzn.to/3Eom0g7
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Currently using the s10 and a drone but looking to upgrade to better phone or camera, just researching now. Would be great to compare auto vs manual video on professional camera, especially when following someone around who is presenting.
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Is there an automatic mode on the professional camera for filming, like photography, where you don't have to fiddle with all the settings?
@@NurProperties Yeah! Wouldn’t recommend it though. White balance on people will be changing constantly and will probably make them look weird and can ruin footage sometimes. Safe settings are: ISO 400-800, 24fps or 23.98, 1/50 shutter speed, white balance 3200-5500 adjusting from shot to shot, and lowest aperture # your lens can do. If it’s too bright you’ll need a variable ND to darken or just crank shutter speed and lower ISO if you have to.
I thought the footage from A) was better than B) I've been struggling with this idea that in order to be taken seriously you cant show up with an Iphone to a shoot. In my opinion the newest iphone is so much better than shooting on any of the pro cameras. The quality of the footage is undetectable to the average human eye. All broadcasting is primarily done in 1080p. Any time i shoot and edit a video using an iphone 13pro max people think it was shot on a pro camera. The whole process from shooting to editing is so much easier and more creative. If i had my choice i would shoot everything on the iphone. But since people still expect to see expensive equipment in order to justify paying your rate i have to show up with the pro camera and lens.
I would do what gets the best results in the end. Optics (how things appear) are a funny thing but I get it from a client perspective! Anytime I have a cinema camera or extra lights to set up they always think it’s a big deal. What camera are you using ? Wonder if it’d be worth it to upgrade to level everything up and charge more??
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I suppose it all depends on the people who are paying. It;s like you said optics plays a major role in the perceived value. Theres no getting around it unless you are able to produce the entire project without the client watching the process. We should be clear that this is all pertaining to real estate videos. I dont think we are trying to ditch the pro gear for the iphone. But for real estate absolutely. There is no reason not to shoot every house with an iphone and gimble. I think once you have gained the trust of the client and they are happy with the results they wont even think about what you are using. Especially if you show up with the phone rigged out on a cage. I've decided i'm going to start doing it from now on and see how it goes. I think the drone is enough to impress them with production value. I'll check back in six months and followup with how it went.
thank you for the great insight. after watching your video, i think the iphone 13 is easier to handle for beginners such as myself and its alot easier to simply upload to social media. i would also like to see you pairing up the iphone with a moment lens and share your thoughts about it ! you earned a new subscriber and you definitely deserve more .
iPhone gets you more flexibility for cheaper, but zve10 can get you using better lenses and more stylized work, so it probably depends on what you’re wanting to do with it long term whether or not either is a better investment. But either could do plenty well for social media !
Hi Taylor, another great video Definitely DR is better on the iPhone for video, since A7iii only has 11 stops of DR in video mode and is only 8bit A7iv is coming with 15stops of DR in video mode an is amazing, only cons is when shooting in 4K 60fps with a crop of 1.5 I’m actually doing most of the basic Real Estate videos with the iPhone since the 11, better with the 12, and now with the 13. Ultra wide angle still needs a bigger sensor like the one in the wide angle for low light, but is definitely better than the 12 In your video I can see better quality with the A7iii, but better DR with the iPhone and for this particular video the vibrance of the iPhone gives better colors Your work and the way you present your videos is amazing, congratulations 👍
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo 😳🤦🏻♂️ My bad, looks I didn’t pay 100 % attention to the title 🤪🤣🤣 So iPhone still has better DR than the A7Siii? 😱. But definitely in quality A7SIII is a lot better
Really dug this video. I shoot real estate and am amazed at what you showed us with the iPhone 13 Prores. I may just buy one and try it out for a bit. Most of my videos are 3 minutes long so the file size isn’t that big a deal for me. Most homes I shoot are average everyday homes as well. About once a month I might get a really nice modern new build. The ease of use and light weight might be exactly what I need for my type of work? Get me in and out of the house much faster. Watched your vid on a desktop as well as an iPhone. Both looked great. I was amazed at how there was no noise in the shadow area on the iPhone 13. I tried a similar test on my iPhone 11 and the shadows were plugged with noise. I liked the dynamic range slightly better on the iPhone than the Sony but the Sony seemed like the color was a bit better at times. But overall nothing that the average viewer is ever going to notice and definitely if you aren’t viewing it side by side for comparison. Thanks for creating this.
pretty sweet, I actually had it backwards lol. I have a Weebill S gimbal.. I just need to practice my ninja walk and the typical gimbal moves to capture nice real estate videos. That said, is it harder to record with your camera mounted vertically for when doing vertical videos to be used on IG Reels? Thanks.
Nice!! I actually haven’t tried vertical gimbal shots except on my phone but should be fine since it’s the same weight (+ an L bracket) But definitely better results as far as framing and resolution compared to cropping a horizontal video.
I liked the A better and am a bit confused now if I should switch gears from my a6400 to Iphone. I use my sony for 50 mm shots as well all 4K 30 slowed down to 23.976. Are the iphone files that much bigger and is it not possible to have proxies - is that what you mentioned? Thank you for this comparison.
Hey! I'm not sure since I haven't used an a6400. I know lots of people like them for Real Estate though. Phone files aren't that bad. You can do proxies now with the Blackmagic Camera App & get better overall quality. But the normal files are bigger on the app too. I'd go with what works best for you & change if you're unhappy or clients are unhappy!
Great video. Quick question. I have a Sony a73 with a the same lense 16-35mm. Just about to purchase a gimbal for the rig. I am mainly doing real estate videos. Which on do you suggest. Cheers Rich
Thanks! I'd go with DJI Ronin SC (either size would work I think). I have had the Ronin S since it came out - It's great but the newer ones are more compact and have some new features that are handy / nicer.
For most of the shots! The medium wide is a little better but doesn’t give the same effect for movement. Check out my other iPhone 13 video if you want to see more of the detail/ shots from the other lenses though !
Hey! I’ve noticed that too sometimes. It’s probably because of the shutter speed and how the phone adjusts it. For rooms that are brighter it is probably too high, for rooms too dark it’s probably too slow which can both cause it to look a little off sometimes. Only real solution is to use variable ND filters and an app to get manual control of your settings (shutter speed mostly). Have you tried filming at 24fps? If you’re not doing slow motion that should help some to look more natural.
The iPhone Pro Max is a good tool for virtual tours and walk thrus, but not something I would use on a regular basis for shooting RE. And would probably shoot with a GoPro 11 instead, if it came to it on those rare occasions. Everything has its place.
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Early on shooting real estate, I had the GoPro 10, but sold it because of the horrible wide angle bowing and how poorly it performs in low light. The warping could not be corrected in post, that's how bad it was. They did improve the sensor slightly, but certainly nothing I would ever use on a consistent basis. However, the 11 does perform decently when shot in linear on sunny days in well-lit homes with an open floor concept. These are the only conditions I would ever use the GoPro 11. It's just fun to challenge yourself with lesser gear every once in a while. But for 95% of my video shoots, I'll stick with my Canon M50 aps-c, Laowa 9mm f2.8 and Weebil S. The 9mm equates to a 13mm full frame, plenty wide for RE. This Laowa is the reason I will never have to invest in a full frame camera. It's real estate powerhouse!
So what application would you use the landscape mode instead? Every video of yours, which are amazing and informative, have been shot landscape with iPhone
Your call depending on goals / pricing / preferences! But probably not. I know some people are using those for FPV tours and I've seen some pretty nice results!
Yeah - Like this one, pretty sweet! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_Y-Z0vF0RQI.html Downsides for real estate would be when you have darker houses or rooms you'll get more noise on a GoPro than mirrorless with the bigger sensors, lens options and everything you can do to work around it.
The Sony is easy to spot but it’s kind of embarrassing how close they are given the price difference for an a7siii + 16-36 GM f/2.8 versus iPhone set up.
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Totally! On the wide end the difference to me isn’t worth the added cost. On the shallow depth of field it is though. But algorithm’s are working on closely that depth of field gap so it’s s tough one.
I think it just depends on what you set expectations to be. If they've seen BTS of you on social media using an iPhone and hire you, no issues. If not, I agree they will probably be surprised - but if they've seen your work and hire you you should be good. Lots of companies doing full social media content + management with phones these days.
It's absolutely crazy and a testament to the computational photography work they have worked on for so long that I actually preferred some of the iPhone shots where it pulled the windows a little better and some of the external shots. How incredible that we get to have these tools in such a small form factor. It was still quite easy to pick the iPhone shots and the A7SIII is obviously a great camera and phones still don't come close for proper cinematic shooting but on a more "video" style of work like real estate it's crazy how usable they are in a professional setting. I'm confident I could shoot with that and if the agent didn't see that I was shooting with a phone, they would be perfectly happy and not even notice. I'm waiting on my S22 Ultra to arrive which by most accounts the camera does seem on par with the iPhone 13 (though I do think Apple's computational/DR algorithms are better in these situations) and I'm actually planning on using it as a C-cam for some work and potentially even replacing my BMPCC4K on some real estate shoots to speed up workflow on the simple walkthrough shoots. Which is absolutely mad to even think about, but here we are
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo i am transfering the files with a transfer cable, and i'm using adobe premiere pro CS6 for edit, and for some reason it doesnt open the iphone files( message that they are corrupt), unless i change the extension from MOV to mp4. But it feels like is not such a good quality. So far a very bad experience with the Iphone...:(
Some serious slight of hand here. This is best case scenario interior shots. Try this same comparison in a darker house. Take a moment to talk about noise. "So the iPhone isn't quite as good, oh wait, the footage is garbage all together." Truth!
The last video I did with the iPhone was all dark interiors. It was fun to do some better light tests this time, but definitely some noise issues in the darker shots! Still fun to make & try it out. Hope it was helpful for you :)
@@HDVISUALSOLUTIONS yeah! Check out this one. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oMem7ZQjtAo.html Definitely struggles more with low light
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo ok so I’m not a professional photographer (but I work in property) so there’s probably things to look out for if you are a professional that would make it obvious. However, as a consumer, the iPhone footage was way more appealing. The colours of the sunset through the window, the images looked crisper, the Sony actually looked soft/blurry to me at times. As it’s highly unlikely people purchasing are all photographers, I would go with the iPhone!
Sitting here on a 4K monitor cranking up the resolution output on the youtube video I can see a difference. Is it better? To me yes it is better, but.... Most videos and even photos are not going to be full sized prints. They will be posted on Zillow, or Instagram, or Facebook. Many folks will be viewing those images or video on their phones, or other devices. I think if you have proper composition, music choice, steady hands and walk, you will be just fine. Sure I could buy a $50,000 RED but why? Even the sunset photos from the dinning room were really close. I mean that sort of tells me unless you are really pushing the boundaries the differences are not going to be huge. Get some ND filters for the phone and it gets even closer. You would have blown out windows, and exterior shots will really pop more in color saturation. Let's also not forget post editing. Assuming you got all your shots pretty close, you will probably have a LUT you turn to every time. Then some minor tweaks, and throw on a water mark to send to the customer for approval!
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Yeah it would. 😂 Was thinking about getting into the business as a part time. Starting with a Drone, IPhone 12 max pro with gimbal and lenses / filters, maybe some LCD based fill lights. I think it should get me started for supplemental income.
I feel like I wasted thousands of dollars on good cameras and lenses for real estate video. I will probably be getting a new Samsung S22 or maybe an iPhone. I know Android much better than Mac products but they do seem to be a lot alike these days.
Great question. I think it all depends on the agent and the results you’re able to give them. (And pricing that makes sense) Plenty of companies use similar or worse quality cameras and do lots of business. Probably most prefer mirrorless camera quality, but if they’re able to get a video for cheaper (phone video) that might work better for their budget and be a good fit.
Do homebuyers care about or even notice the tiny difference in quality? = NO. Do 99% of Realtors? = NO. With the 13mm super wide angle lens, HDR video and superb stabilization, the iPhone definitely carries the most benefits. Editing is a breeze . Because Sony refuses to up their game with computational features in their cameras, they are quickly becoming surpassed by cell phones. Just think about how far cell phones have come in the last five years. And what the heck has Sony accomplished in the last five years with their video quality?
It is what it is! A7siii is definitely way more capable though w/ lens options and overall performance & capabilities.. Also tbh my grading wasn't amazing on these since I was still new to working with the footage.
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thanks for your reply mate! Yes I can only imagine the A7siii must be far better than the Iphone but it's reassuring to see that the Iphone is very capable of shooting nice footage. Great videos by the way! You are my new reference to deepen my real estate video skills.
@@louispont8004 For sure! Also the new iPhone is noticeably better than the one from this video. Let me know if there's any topics you think I should add to the channel. Thanks!
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Yes the 15 Pro Maxi is indeed a big upgrade! Altough to shoot on Pro-Res is a bit of a mission. I understand Apple Log is nearly as good too. Idea for a video: it would be interesting to watch a video where you explain your process from quoting, to planning to shooting, to editing (maybe on Capcut?) to sending the final product to the client. Showing how you deal with the entire process would be very valuable to a lot of people, I think.. It's probably a lot harder to do than said but that's my idea. haha cheers
@@louispont8004 Great idea! The only problem is I don't do any iPhone videos for clients lol. Just for RU-vid since I know it's helpful :) But I could create a whole workflow video / series to cover all of that anyways - Will add to the list!
aftter watching this i am sure now i need sell my a6500 and buy new iphone14 pro max, i switch to new technology by the same price, after 3 years a6500 will be worth maybe 500 USD, but iphone 14 still will be on top. I just need do photos for ecommers Amazon sell, so i dont need a6500. When i see there is almoust no difference i realy dont need a6500, iphone 14 pro max is so amazing with such a great technology and software that we dont need buy expensive lens or cams....
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo yes this is great video, i realized i dont need expensive lens, i just buy iphone pro 14 max, and i will still do great job for my amazon selling, the photo even will be better, less settings to do
