Sony has worked with atomos, who make the new shogun recorder, which will record 4k from the a7s hdmi port. Jul 08, 2014 canons eos rebel sl3 eos 250d is the latest in the companys line of diminutive dslrs. Ive yet to see a nice demonstration of handheld video on the a7sii. Our team had a chance to compare these lowlight monsters. Its new fullframe mirrorless camera, the a7s, is a little bit of both. How is the a7s af speed sony alpha full frame emount. It also has independent low cut, and 10db and 20db gain controls per channel. Sony today unveiled the new a7s ii, a fullframe mirrorless camera thats designed for amazing low light performance. The sony a7 line of full frame mirrorless cameras open up a whole world of possibilities when it comes to full frame lenses. The sony a7s ii is a lowlight monster with a max iso of.
Sony a7s mark ii vs the a7s this past week at ibc 2015, sony announced the fs5 and a bit of a surprise with the mark ii body update to the a7s. Sonys alpha a7s fullframe dslr captures astounding lowlight shots in near silence and even handles 4k video, but youll want to be a procaliber photographer to really make the most of its. Besides its ability to shoot proquality video, it captures still images with an exceptionally high dynamic range, and has extreme lowlight sensitivity to iso 409,600 with low noise. Sets the markers to be displayed while shooting movies. The new sony a7s compact system camera offers an incredible iso range of iso 50409,600, 15stops of dynamic range when shooting raw, and 12. For filmmaking, events, weddings, etc, the a7s shines every time. Was ist dual video recording duale videoaufzeichnung picture profile. Jul 19, 2016 sony a7s ii vs a7r ii the complete comparison july 19, 2016 by mathieu go to comments in 2014 i selected the original a7s as one of my favourite cameras of 2014, not just for its stunning lowlight capabilities for both stills and video but also because at the time, it felt like the most mature a7 model. Full frame camera a7s with 4k video recording sony ie. It offers a few nice upgrades over its predecessor the sony a7s. These include focus peaking to aid in manual focusing, zebra markers to help judge overexposure, and an audio level overlay for mixing audio.
This is the sony alpha 7s mirrorless camera video test. Sony a7s is a camera that bites from the dark in complete silence, recording in 4k the open mouths of those around it. You can use the same approach for full hd video, or alternatively, opt for a choice of. As you know there are currently three models of cameras in the a7 lineup a7, a7r and the a7s. Invaluable to professionals seeking postproduction flexibility, this preset picture profile offers up to 14 stops of dynamic rangeenough latitude to capture all the detail in both deep shadow and bright sunlight. On the c100 in clog we had the sharpness all the way down which is 10. It features multiple storage pockets designed to let you carry more devices camera, tablet, phone or mp3 player. Extending the video recording capabilities is support for slog2 gamma, which. We shouldnt forget to take a critical look at the amazing camera tech that is already available, namely the sony a7s and the gh4. The vangoddy sparta backpack is designed to meet the needs of the active photographer. Sony a7s alpha mirrorless digital camera features 12. Sony has also packed a lot of video technology into the a7s. Not responsible for typographical or illustrative errors.
Check out which online shop has the best price for sony alpha a7s in the uae. I recently sold off my sony a7s because i wanted the a7sii for the is for handheld work because i hated how badly the a7s microjitter was pronounced. The picture profiles or video profiles are found in camera settings 1 in the menu, on page 1214 colorwbimg. The exact location might vary slightly from model to model, or if you use an older a7 product. Dec 16, 2015 sony includes a oneyear warranty for parts and labor. Another bonus with these cameras is sony realizes these are not just still photography cameras but video cameras so they offer the xlrkrm which connects via hot shoe of the a7s and provides 2 xlr channels over line, mic and 48v phantom power inputs. If i had to do over i would of picked a better sony profile that matched the canons wide dr.
The evolution of sony digital cameras certainly isnt conservative as they continue. Sony s moves in the field of consumer electronics can seem genius at times, and baffling at others. Feb, 2016 took my new a7s with me today when walking my dog to check out its video features. Sony a7s camera with colour correcting owb low pass filter removed. The slog2 is a proprietary sony gamma setting featured in commercial video equipment, and incorporated here.
The eoshd sony a7 series guide to full frame lenses ebook. All three of them have their unique selling points and are catered to different types of users. Why the sony a7s isnt the perfect camera for filmmakers. The sony a7s ii is finally shipping and en route to filmmakers. Both sets of markers, in the center and on the sides, are green. Unfortunately, my camera is the sony a7s for which there is currently no update. We quickly realised fresh, mountain air beats the air inside any city in the world. The sony a7s cant record 4k video directly, but can output an uncompressed 4. Sony a7s specification less pixels, better light gathering. Canons eos rebel sl3 eos 250d is the latest in the companys line of diminutive dslrs. Power up your camera to further enhance shooting ease.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Important quirks and features of the sony a7s for both stills and. Add in 4k and xavc video recording, a truly silent shooting mode, and af performance in light as low as ev4, and its clear that the sony a7s could be one of the most exciting cameras of 2014. That means a lack of light no longer limits your artistic range. Took my new a7s with me today when walking my dog to check out its video features. This camera comes with 12 megapixels fullframe exmor cmos 4k sensor.
Sony announces fullframe alpha a7s with 4k video output. Sony alpha a7s mirrorless digital camera ilce7sb adorama. Sony a7 iii, a7s ii, a7r iv picture profiles for video. The a7 is less expensive and supports onsensor phase detect.
Explore new frontiers of imaging expression with the. Star eater fix what is the new algorithm sony alpha full. Fitting for this event being the a7s is really intended for the video market while the a7ii and a7rii for still photographers. Best video tutorial for a7iii set up started may 31, 2018. Lets take a look at a few of the noticeable differences and discuss why you might want one over the other. The sony alpha a7s is a mirrorless sony digital fullframe camera that is optimized for spectacular 4k video as well as still photography. Manufacturer rebates, terms, conditions, and expiration dates are subject to manufacturers printed forms nyc dca lic. Thanks hmm a57 not the same as an a7a7r or a7s i believe the a57 is designed to be able to shoot with hss anyways, thanks for the info yes, i do find it unique the way the sony flashes can rotate sideways not just swivel up, down and left and right. Invaluble for professionals seeking postproduction flexibility, this preset picture profile offers up to 14 stops of dynamic range enough latitude to capture all the detail in both deep shadow and bright sunlight. Sep 26, 2014 the gh4 looks video and oversharpened to me, 4k is just not necessary especially from a highly compressed 8 bit codec. Full frame camera a7s with 4k video recording sony uk. Also users can use the same slog2 gamma curve that is found on high end sony cinema cameras that squeezes up to 0% more dynamic range into the video signal then traditional rec709, for increased postproduction flexibility.
However, ive seen in recent test vids that the 5axis introduces a lot of warping and an uncanny intermittent jello. Sony includes a oneyear warranty for parts and labor. A 4k video shot on the alpha a7s is also included after the break. Sony a7s ii im test ct digitale fotografie heise magazine. The new sony a7s is a mirrorless fullframe camera which shoots 4k video and has a top iso of 102,400, expandable to 409,600.
The sony a7s offers 4k 3840 x 2160 video recording capability. Jul 02, 2014 the new sony a7s compact system camera offers an incredible iso range of iso 50409,600, 15stops of dynamic range when shooting raw, and 12. Compare prices for hundreds of digital cameras hasslefree and save money. It wouldnt be nab without a major 4k announcement from sony, and. But how do the cameras actually compare in the lab. How to properly set up your sony a7s for video a philip. Sep, 2015 sony a7s mark ii vs the a7s this past week at ibc 2015, sony announced the fs5 and a bit of a surprise with the mark ii body update to the a7s. Shot in november of 2015 when we spent a month in travelling china and hk. How to use virtual horizon virtual level on the sony a7r iv. Setting up the sony a7s mark i to record at 100 or 120 frames per second. It was released together with another camera in the series, the a7r, but while that camera was somewhat targeted to a more. The sony a7s iii will exceed customer expectations, continue with full frame sensor. However, im still very interested in attempting to understand andor reverse engineer the new algorithm.
Sonys moves in the field of consumer electronics can seem genius at times, and baffling at others. Prices, specifications, and images are subject to change without notice. Sony a7r iii and atomos flame 4k monitor recorder for amazing log and hdr video duration. Video how to create a stop motion movie using imaging edge. Sony alpha a7 iii mirrorless video camera with fe 28. For some shots i used the sony in both apsc mode and full frame mode and tried to match the framing. No question, a7s is a brilliant camera, possibly the best ff today. Full frame a7s camera with 4k video recording alpha 7s sony. Sony a7s ii vs a7r ii the complete comparison july 19, 2016 by mathieu go to comments in 2014 i selected the original a7s as one of my favourite cameras of 2014, not just for its stunning lowlight capabilities for both stills and video but also because at the time, it felt like the most mature a7 model. Slog2 is a proprietary sony gamma setting featured in commercial video equipment and incorporated here.
The a7s features many of the same realtime visual overlays and aids that professional video users have come to rely on. A7sii stabilization for handheld work cameras eoshd forum. But even though its an undeniably powerful tool, there are a few big drawbacks that you should know about before investing in one. But, it can not record 4k to an sd card within the camera itself. A great example of that would be everything that has recently been released at ibc from the likes of blackmagic, sony, panasonic, and even samsung. Video mode has guide markers for various aspect ratios see under video section though they dont show up for stills shooting. These include focus peaking to aid in manual focusing, zebra markers to help. On the a7s in slog2 mode we had the sharpness all the way down which is 7. Star eater fix what is the new algorithm sony alpha. Apr 27, 2015 no question, a7s is a brilliant camera, possibly the best ff today. For a start, it is able to record 4k video to an external device connected via an.
Sep 03, 2014 sony a7s is a camera that bites from the dark in complete silence, recording in 4k the open mouths of those around it. The a7s and the a7s ii are fantastic cameras for video professionals and photographer alike. Menu custom settings marker settings desired setting. The sony a7s has been getting loads of buzz over the past year, mainly because of its lowlight and 4k capabilities. I just wait for the rumoured lenses of februarymarch and if they come fulfilling my needs, the sony a7s will be my new workhorse. Lately, it seems easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of exciting new camera tech. Ive been dragging the sony a7s on all of my adventures for the last few months shooting in broad daylight and the dead of night. A guide to getting the best cinematic images from the sony a7s. This is a webbased guide that is only viewable from a browser once logged in. The evolution of sony digital cameras certainly isnt conservative as they. In reply to sharkmelley jun 9, 2017 from what ive read the a7a7ra7s are only effected by the star eater issue when using bulb mode.
We recently got rid of out 5d mk iiis and got a7s and couldnt be happier. Aug 27, 2014 sonys alpha a7s fullframe dslr captures astounding lowlight shots in near silence and even handles 4k video, but youll want to be a procaliber photographer to really make the most of its. Sony alpha a7s orange sparta collection slr camera backpack. The last of my wedding photography with the sony a7s in this post are all shot with the batis 85mm over the christmas period. Marvel at the worlds first fullframe sensor capable of full pixel readout on 4k video 3.