3:31 I changed "touch focus tracking" by accident. This video is a life saver. I was about to send the camera back "due to defective focusing mechanism".
Thank you I watched most of your contents about the Sony a7c it’s help me a lot bought one few days ago. I was lost but now that I found this channel I’m lost no more 🙏
Switching over from Lumix to the A7c. Sold all of my plethora of lenses because I know I use only either FULL WIDE or TELEPHOTO and nothing in between. This video is great. Never before had I needed to worry about video AF LOL. Phase detect really is the bomb.
Thank you for this. I shoot detailing videos using my A7C, and when I'd focus on the floor board in front of the driver's seat to vacuum, as soon as my arm got in the shot, it would focus on the back of my arm instead of where I wanted it...on the floor board where I'm vacuuming.
For harder situations like that, you can switch the camera to Manual Focus after you focus on the floorboard... then take your shot and switch it back to AF. The other option would be to select a smaller focus point on the floorboard area and make sure your arm does not cross that focus point, but I think Manual Focus is the way to go for stuff like this...
Hey, sony a7c is my first ever camera. It was getting difficult to learn about as there is so much of it to know. Thanks to you from making all this so easy by your videos. Thank you. IF YOU COULD ALSO COME WITH A VIDEO FOR BEST SETTING OF A7C FOR DAYLIGHT, INDIORS AND NIGHT TIME SHOOTING. 🙏🙏 CHEERS FROM INDIA 🙏
I stumbled upon your channel about a week ago and I've learned so much. I got the A7c on release day and just picked up the ZV1 as a B cam 2 weeks ago, your videos on these units have been awesome in helping me properly use my gear. I have much better understanding of my cameras thanks to your tutorials. Thank you very much. I will be dropping something in your tip jar.
Thanks Jason for the review. I’ve just bought a new Gimbal, Weebill 3 for my Sony A7C. The issue I have is that the Gimbal requires the camera to turn on PC remote in order to connect with the Gimbal, but the issue is when PC remote is on, the Eye tracking focus is disable. Do you know how to get this fixed? Much appreciated!
Yes, that sucks and no work around that I know of if you have PC Remote enabled. What I do when filming with the gimbal and people, is use no cable and just hit record on the camera instead ;)
Very good overall video. I learned a lot about my new A7C that was delivered this week. The pro tip was killer, but you blew it by showing us how you have your function menu set, but you didn't show us the step or the process to reconfigure the function menu settings. That was a tease...otherwise, a great video.
Hi Charles and I appreciate the kind words and feedback. Also, I did show you how to configure the function menu here: 9:42. I'm deep in the menu system here and this is where you set-up your function menu as you see fit. Now, by pressing the Fn Button on the back of the camera is what actually brings you into the function menu when using the camera normally. I hope that helps and I should have been a little more clear when I was delivering the pro tip ;) Jay
@@Jason_Hermann I watched that section last night and again now. You show us how to get in the function setting menu, you show us how to turn those settings that are there on and off, but I never saw a reconfiguration. That is not in the video as I have looked repeatedly. I will play around with the camera and explore...hopefully it is self explanatory but....happy holidays.
Hi Charles, I totally hear what you are saying and I could have been more detailed for sure. However, when I clicked on the facial recognition icon that is how you change it. It brought me into the sub menu configuration and I could have selected anything at that moment, but had the facial recognition already selected. With that being said, for a much more detailed breakdown of the function menu please check out this video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QDUMRSmrF0w.html Even though I was using the A6600, but the concepts are all exactly the same and should clear up any confusion you might have.
@@Jason_Hermann I appreciate you "hearing" what I am stating and your responsiveness. And you are correct when you went into the submenu, you changed nothing because it was already set and that is exactly what I am referring to. For newbies like me, seeing you subtract and add a different icon would have completed the instruction, but again overall good video and I will check out the other link you referenced. Thanks for being a class act!
Anytime Charles ;) My goal hear is to help you out so again, I appreciate the feedback and will try to be more clear next time when it comes to stuff like that... Happy Holidays :)
Heartening to see you covering all the aspects - Much respect and Thanks a Ton!!! Videography tutorials are so much appreciated - please cover everything related to Videos in this series for A7C please - Thanks in advance :-)
I watched this twice and took notes to apply to the Sony A7S III. I'm having issues getting focus tracking to stick to moving objects. Its a good tip to set transition speed fastest. Others suggest tracking works better with: more contrast in the subject vs background, less depth of field. Appreciated. Its annoying that in the A7SIII, in Stills Mode, there are Focus Tracking settings that do not show in Movie Mode
Hello and yes you have tracking options for both stills and video which are different and just adds to the confusion. Also, when tracking moving subjects, you lose face/eye detection function when recording @ 120p encase you did not know... I'm not 100% sure if the A7S III behaves the same as the A7C in this regard, but I believe this is the case. Depth of field and subject contrast as it relates to the background is also a very big deal and is usual the result of a failed focus I would say. It's definitely not easy getting everything perfect, but with practice and the correct settings for the given situation, it's a lot easier! All the best, Jay
Nice video! How do I get multiple ppl in focus with this camera. I’m a vlogger and I sometimes I have other people in frame. This camera only focuses on one person
You need to change the aperture to a higher number to get more people in focus. Check out this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Zqwt0CJDG00.html
Thanks Jason. Followed all your settings exactly .Would be helpful to slow down and make the exact menus stay on screen a little longer for newbies like myself. Have a wonderful year ahead! almost at 100k~
Please pause the video while watching to fallow along!! I do hear ya, but the video would way too long if I went much slower. I do agree with you also though, and the best answer I have is to pause... Thanks for the kind words and all the best :) Jay
Hi Jason! Great content! Something I have noticed on my A7C is that object tracking does not work when filming in 4K and having an external monitor connected via HDMI (only spot focus works). Have you observed the same? (I'm thinking maybe I have misconfigured something). Note that object tracking DOES work with external monitor when filming on HD. Thanks!
I just read the manual. Eye AF does not work in [XAVC S 4K]. Also not in [30p 100M]/[25p 100M] or [120p]/[100p]. Since this video is in 4k - I really don't know how he did this. Probably recorded in HD and upscaled? Anyone knows if they fixed this with the new A74?
On my A7C, I noticed similar behavior when connected to an external monitor and it won’t execute Object Tracking when shooting 4K, however, it allows Touch Focus only. Kind of disappointing when shooting 4K but seems to work in all HD formats other than 120fps. Any solutions to get Touch Tracking with external monitor in 4K recording?
Thank you so much for all your helpful and informative videos! I’m using my A7C with a sigma 105mm macro lens and Im finding that the light in the videos flickers while filming and my skin shade looks more pink/yellow at times, especially when I’m showing a product (I make makeup videos). Any advice or direction I can go in? Thank you!!!
i dont mean to be offtopic but does anybody know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my login password. I love any tips you can give me!
@Liam Jamison thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im in the hacking process atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Yes, but not when the PC Remote is active when using the cable/ gimbal control. So for eye-af, I just don't use the PC Remote and hit record on the camera itself instead.
Dis you shoot this video with the Sony A7c?, if so, how did you get these beautiful colors without using any PP or LUT? I would love a tutorial from you how to achieve it. Thanks for your videos.
Yes and I was using the standard creative style with no picture profile. I used a custom WB based on my lighting which is about 5100K currently. No PP or LUT was used which is why I don't really use those when I can get these results straight off the camera. Good lighting is key! I'm currently using the GODOX SL150W II Daylight Balanced Led Video Light: amzn.to/3wO4KN9
Wow I was just hoping you would upload something like this!! Been watching and rewatching your beginner overview for the a7c!!! Made me fully appreciate my new cam. Thank you so much for all your work! ☺️✨
I just purchased a Sony A7C and found your channel. Awesome stuff! I did everything you said in this video, but am getting an error message of "This operation or setting not available as follows: XAVC S 4K". My file format is XAVC S 4K because I want the highest quality recording. Apparently, when using this mode the Face/Eye Priority in AF feature does not work. Is this normal or is my camera defective? That seems like a huge oversight from Sony if that's the case. I've been recording videos (VLOGs) and my face keeps going out of focus. The camera is behind a teleprompter so it's difficult to use the eye tracking feature. The camera continues to focus on my hands or arms when I talk with them. :( Sony is no help. Do you have any suggestions? I'm subscribed!
@@Jason_Hermann thanks for the quick reply! I was in 4K/24p 100m, Proxies were off and PC control was off. You gave me the idea so I checked Smartphone control, which was on. Turning ALL control off solved my first problem of eye tracking not working. Now eye tracking works! Thank you. I'm using a teleprompter and recording by myself. I was using smartphone control to start recording. Do you have a video or videos showing how to get good focus in that situation or will the Sony A7C just automatically pick up and keep good focus through the entire video? I'm happy to watch any content you make. I've watched a ton of your content recently and it's super good! I just bought a gimble as well, thanks to your recommendation. Now, if I could just figure out how to get and keep good focus on myself when doing my talking head portions of the video...remote control to start recording would be a huge bonus, now that I don't have smartphone control. You rock man!
No one can seem to answer this, not even the Sony support.. but when the Sony a7c is on, with the higher focal lengths the ibis can be heard and felt knocking (similar to how it knocks when the camera is switched off).. it’s the 2nd body I’ve had so I’m 99% certain it’s not a fault. But no one online has talked about it. The higher the focal length the more it’s noticeable. If you go to the steadyshot settings and set it to manual and turn the focal length right up to the max you will feel it knocking at the slightest movement of the camera. Can you confirm if yours does this too?
I have not experienced this myself, but it sounds possible. The Sensor stabilization can only do so much when panning for example, and depending on speed it will "run out" of ability and bottom out. With that being said I have not heard a clunk or anything?
great video, learned a lot - thank you - new a7c user. which lense did you use for your talking head shots and the video sequence with your kids? and what are your recommended video settings for the a7c (pp if any, slog, hlg?) best and thx in advance.
Hello, for the talking head stuff I was using my Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens. For the clip of my son I was using the Sony FE 28-60mm lens that came with the A7C. As far as grading goes I'm not using any PP and standard creative style. I have my studio lights set for 5000K so I just set the cameras to that and it's very easy to get accurate skin tones. I have the A7C set to 4k @ 24p, 100MB, f/1.8, ISO 100, 1/50sec shutter speed in manual mode. I use the selfie screen to check framing and good to go. I also have a mic above me out of frame for the audio which makes a huge difference. All the gear I use is below the video in the description area if you are interested... All the best, Jay
Very helpful video! Thank you so much. Would you mind providing some information about autofocus/tracking/face recognition/eye tracking in higher resolution and/or frame rates? Like when and why do these features stop working?
Hi David, Facial/ eye recognition and tracking works in 4k @ 24p as long as you have proxy recording off. When recording 1080 @ 120p the facial/eye recognition and tracking does not work.
Thank you for supplying us with quality content. I tell you my case. Huge problem with the a7c. It does not focus on the eye in 4k if you have the pc remote option activated. That means that if you connect the camera to a gimbal via cable, you will not be able to take shots to the eye in 4k quality. If you let them make them in lower qualities. Any solution? Greetings from Colombia
I really very much appreciate your videos. so detailed. very helpful. it would have been more better if some of the settings were kept few more seconds. I really do appreciate your way of presenting. Regards
I calibrated my new A7c and the DGI RSC-2, took the Rokinon 24mm, facing a problem with touch focus, in fact with the focusing. Which Focus setting is better for random recording either in day or in night. your advice is highly appreciated.
Hello, I watched this video about 20 times, but I do not know with my A7C I cannot use the mode AF-A but only manual or AF-C, there is any reason or settiming that I'm doing wrong. Thank you from Italy 🌍
@@Jason_Hermann, thank you. So that’s bad because with the AF-C when I Take a video outside with my face, anyway the camera it’s keeping zoom in and out 🥲
How is your background so blurry while you are sharp. I have a lot of light in my house and keeps the background sharp (while also keeping me sharp) but I get dark because of all the light in the background. Do you know how to fix this? Loved the tutorial though! I have a lot to learn using this new camera haha
That you for the comments and question Manuel :) For when I was recording myself I used the FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens and no PP was used, just the proper white balance. I actually over exposed the video footage a tad, because this was the first time filming myself with the A7C and FE 35mm f/1.8 lens and it was a tad brighter than I wanted.
