As a landscape and outdoor photographer I have a group of settings I usually change right away as soon as I get a camera. Here's a quick rundown of the top changes I make.
Good video but just wanted to mention a couple of things. First, from the research I have done and tests people have performed, after ISO 400 there is really no benefit of using uncompressed vs compressed. More importantly, I suggest that when recommending to shoot in Adobe RGB to remind viewers that if they are sharing the images on the internet they really want to export the images to sRGB because first of all, if your monitor is does not cover the AdobeRGB color space then the images may look a bit dull, plus unfortunately not all apps out there and browsers are good with color management so if you want to play it safe with compatibility then you want to go with sRGB. So if your goal is to shoot JPG with Adobe RGB but still plan to edit the photos and just wanted to capture more data, then sure that works as long as you export it to sRGB before sharing on the internet. I personally work with RAW in ProPhoto color space all the way to the last part of editing when I finally export it to which ever format I need depending if I am printing or posting on the internet etc. So in summary sure, a "bigger" color space sounds like a logical choice but is not. It depends on your ultimate goal and process to get to that final photo you will be sharing. Regards!
Thank you for sharing these excellent suggestions! As more A7Riii bodies are entering the used camera market, this video continues to provide value to the Sony community. And many of these items apply to other camera brands as well.
Some other great changes to make (for me personally but it might work for others too). I’ve set ‘C2’ to APS-C (super 35mm) - super handy for anyone shooting primes. I also back button focus so I’ve set ‘AF-ON’ as focus and ‘AEL’ as eye af.
*#10 Volume* You got this wrong, I'm afraid! The setting you changed alters the volume in playback mode. If you want to switch off the timer and AF beeps, then it's in Camera 2, page 9, under *Audio signals*. You're welcome! ;)
Thanks, Matt always good to see how pros set up the A7R iii. I am still learning mine, can you either do a short Utube or give me a step by step for syncing A7R iii to an iPhone 8. I have searched the net for clear instructions and nothing found. Seems so simple but not intuitive...
I have just started my Lightroom journey and noticed your CZcams video on the settings on the SonyA7Riii which I have recently upgraded to from the ii.
One more thing. There is a setting for shutter release that dictates how hard the camera should try to find focus prior to releasing the shutter. I find that anything other than the most strict setting - at least in the a7R2 - resulted in frequent missed focus. Default is the middle “balanced” setting but I change it to require focus.
So what is it with you guys that you call the TOOLBOX icon a suitcase? Mark Galer ( Sony Global Ambassador) for Australia did the same thing in his setup video. In context, you are in the settings or setup menu system so having a suitcase icon wouldn't make much sense, but a Toolbox kinda seems the right thing. Minor point I know, but found the interpretation by more than one expert was interesting.
Hi Matt, could you highlight a question for me on uncompressed raw please. I understand that when using the uncompressed raw setting there can be restrictions and grey out sections of the menu? what would these be? I think I saw a video regarding how it interferes with bracketing and frame rate? This could be a reason not to go with the R3 and with the 850 (I'm a landscaper too). Please can you identify the inconsistencies many thank for your time. John :)
I did not know about the Bluetooth and iPhone connection with geo tracking automatically! Has the connection hurt the battery life? I know the new battery is much better!
Love the video! I'm a little late to the game, as I just upgraded from a a6100 to a a7riii today. This was a very helpful guide to get me started with my a7riii.
@@jessicaduffy9936 Yes that's the problem at the moment her in the UK. Where I walk the dog I used to very rarely see anyone, but since Covid thing are more busy. Loving the camera, auto focus is awesome, have fun with you new camera.
Cool, Matt's got a YT channel! Used to follow you closely on KelbyOne back in the day. Glad to see you're on YT. :D (You switched out from Nikon too? lol)
Hi Hal. It’s a great camera so I’d use it. People took great wildlife photos with it years ago. Sure newer cameras will provide better keeper rates, but if that’s what you have then use it and enjoy it. Hope that helps.
Hi Matt, Thanks for the video, great as usual !! Regarding the quality of the raw you choose uncompressed vs lossless compressed because you don't to think about it (no brainer) or you actually did see differences in quality ? How about 12 or 14 bits ? The math is in the favor of 14 bits but I read so many times that there is no way to see any differences. What is your advice ? Thanks
Honestly, I've never really researched it. I just shoot at whatever the default "raw" setting is and change to uncompressed on the Sony. As you know... there's always a trade off between "the math" and the "rules" and real world. I'd say the only way to really find out is to test it in your normal shooting environment and compare the two on screen to see if you can tell the difference. Thanks!
Very helpful Matt! I rented an A7Riii but only found this today (last day of rental!), but it was helpful. Cheers. Definitely hopping from M43 to Sony really soon!
What guitars are those? :) As a professional photographer, it's odd that my CZcams is all about guitars, amps and pedals. :) Have a quick look, it's amp hoarding at another level.
very good thanks but when it comes to the volume settings I would leave the up, why? because in video editing if you don't need audio then just delet it. if you do then you can set the audio level to what you want... in other words keep it on... maybe thats me but you have that control in edit... thanks tho great video well worth watching to the end..
This video is really old, and I didn't re-watch it - but I believe the volume I was referring to was the volume settings of the beeps of the camera. If not, the only other reason I wouldn't leave volume set high for actual recording is that's like saying "Don't worry about your highlights... just fix them in post". If the highlights are gone, they're gone - there is no fixing in post. If your volume is peaked and blown out, it's gone - you can help it in post but it will never sound as good as correct volume levels.
Hi Mark. The a7R iii is the same camera today as it was when it came out. Cameras really don't change much after they're released. Always check for the latest firmware updates. And when you do, if there is a firmware update, it'll list if there are any new things that were added. But it's not like Photoshop where if you're using a version from 4 yeas ago, the version today is very different. The camera that came out 4 years ago is generally the same camera today give or take a few minor changes in firmware updates. Good luck!
Hmm. It's either my 28mm or 35mm. They're both really small so it's hard to tell. I don't use either of them much. Just a prop on the camera, since my main lens is probably recording the video :-)
ChrisTube Hey Chris. It will but I never shoot anything at 10 FPS. Landscapes and nature on a tripod mostly for me. Some wildlife occasionally but I wouldn’t use the a7riii for that.
Was thinking of switching to this from DSLR but having handled and experienced the ergonomics of the camera I'm staying put. Yes the body is smaller etc but the lenses are generally just as thick and heavy as DSLR equivalents which negates the advantage. What did it for me though, (aware this has been debated many times:), was a recent report where an A7Rlll was subjected to an inclement weather test alongside Nikon & Canon equivalent cameras: www.diyphotography.net/weather-sealing-test-kills-sony-a7riii-not-nikon-canon-olympus/ The results werent great and the A7 stop working completely after one phase of the test. It would appear that Sony mistakenly believe that the way the A7's are made removes the need for pro level weather sealant capabilities when it's clearly not the case.
Good video but just wanted to mention a couple of things.
First, from the research I have done and tests people have performed, after ISO 400 there is really no benefit of using uncompressed vs compressed.
More importantly, I suggest that when recommending to shoot in Adobe RGB to remind viewers that if they are sharing the images on the internet they really want to export the images to sRGB because first of all, if your monitor is does not cover the AdobeRGB color space then the images may look a bit dull, plus unfortunately not all apps out there and browsers are good with color management so if you want to play it safe with compatibility then you want to go with sRGB.
So if your goal is to shoot JPG with Adobe RGB but still plan to edit the photos and just wanted to capture more data, then sure that works as long as you export it to sRGB before sharing on the internet.
I personally work with RAW in ProPhoto color space all the way to the last part of editing when I finally export it to which ever format I need depending if I am printing or posting on the internet etc.
So in summary sure, a "bigger" color space sounds like a logical choice but is not. It depends on your ultimate goal and process to get to that final photo you will be sharing.
Regards!
Thank you for sharing these excellent suggestions! As more A7Riii bodies are entering the used camera market, this video continues to provide value to the Sony community. And many of these items apply to other camera brands as well.
Some other great changes to make (for me personally but it might work for others too). I’ve set ‘C2’ to APS-C (super 35mm) - super handy for anyone shooting primes. I also back button focus so I’ve set ‘AF-ON’ as focus and ‘AEL’ as eye af.
*#10 Volume* You got this wrong, I'm afraid! The setting you changed alters the volume in playback mode. If you want to switch off the timer and AF beeps, then it's in Camera 2, page 9, under *Audio signals*. You're welcome! ;)
Great tips Matt. Concise and to the point. Just subscribed.
Great contents and clear instructions and really great to find this
Thanks, Matt always good to see how pros set up the A7R iii. I am still learning mine, can you either do a short Utube or give me a step by step for syncing A7R iii to an iPhone 8. I have searched the net for clear instructions and nothing found. Seems so simple but not intuitive...
I have just started my Lightroom journey and noticed your CZcams video on the settings on the SonyA7Riii which I have recently upgraded to from the ii.
One more thing. There is a setting for shutter release that dictates how hard the camera should try to find focus prior to releasing the shutter. I find that anything other than the most strict setting - at least in the a7R2 - resulted in frequent missed focus. Default is the middle “balanced” setting but I change it to require focus.
Thanks for taking the time to make this!
Excellent lesson. Perfectly presented. A+
Thanks 🙏🏻. Back button focus can be added as well.
So what is it with you guys that you call the TOOLBOX icon a suitcase? Mark Galer ( Sony Global Ambassador) for Australia did the same thing in his setup video. In context, you are in the settings or setup menu system so having a suitcase icon wouldn't make much sense, but a Toolbox kinda seems the right thing. Minor point I know, but found the interpretation by more than one expert was interesting.
Hi Matt, could you highlight a question for me on uncompressed raw please. I understand that when using the uncompressed raw setting there can be restrictions and grey out sections of the menu? what would these be? I think I saw a video regarding how it interferes with bracketing and frame rate? This could be a reason not to go with the R3 and with the 850 (I'm a landscaper too). Please can you identify the inconsistencies many thank for your time. John :)
Nice tips, although what is the L bracket on your Sony?
Thanks for sharing. BTW, I can’t pair (Bluetooth ) the camera with iPhone 7S. iPhone can’t see the Sony a7iii.
Can you recommend a good landscape book for me. I'm just looking into it now. Thanks!
Excellent presentation! All good suggestions and I've effected several of them. Thank You.
I did not know about the Bluetooth and iPhone connection with geo tracking automatically! Has the connection hurt the battery life? I know the new battery is much better!
Thanks very good video.
is Color space and AdobeRGB effective on video mode also?or only on photo?
I do not use silent mode since I use flash is one more thing to consider
Thank you Matt. You're an excellent teacher.
Hi-I get the notion that with pixel shift function, you don't need to shoot it "bracketing". appreciate your advice. thanks
Just need to ask which External Flash Best for Sony A7riii
Hello Matt. What is that lens that you using there?
Love the video! I'm a little late to the game, as I just upgraded from a a6100 to a a7riii today. This was a very helpful guide to get me started with my a7riii.
You're not the only one, I got mine on Friday!
@@windleman1 congratulations! I went to a state park today in hopes of finding some birds to photograph, but there were too many people out!
@@jessicaduffy9936 Yes that's the problem at the moment her in the UK. Where I walk the dog I used to very rarely see anyone, but since Covid thing are more busy. Loving the camera, auto focus is awesome, have fun with you new camera.
The 7RIII IS stunning hope you have lots of fun with it.
I just got my a7riii today!!
what lens do you have on the camera buddy?
Cool, Matt's got a YT channel! Used to follow you closely on KelbyOne back in the day. Glad to see you're on YT. :D (You switched out from Nikon too? lol)
Is this camera good for video?
Volume settings don't effect the timer beeps.
Very helpful, thank you !
Matt....on the a7r iii...I see how to shoot in silent mode but how do I silence the timer when shooting 2/5/10 second countdowns?
Matt do you think the A7Riii is still good in 2022 for bird and wildlife if I dont have a A9ii or A1 budget?
Hi Hal. It’s a great camera so I’d use it. People took great wildlife photos with it years ago. Sure newer cameras will provide better keeper rates, but if that’s what you have then use it and enjoy it. Hope that helps.
Hi Matt,
Thanks for the video, great as usual !!
Regarding the quality of the raw you choose uncompressed vs lossless compressed because you don't to think about it (no brainer) or you actually did see differences in quality ?
How about 12 or 14 bits ? The math is in the favor of 14 bits but I read so many times that there is no way to see any differences.
What is your advice ?
Thanks
Honestly, I've never really researched it. I just shoot at whatever the default "raw" setting is and change to uncompressed on the Sony. As you know... there's always a trade off between "the math" and the "rules" and real world. I'd say the only way to really find out is to test it in your normal shooting environment and compare the two on screen to see if you can tell the difference. Thanks!
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Very helpful Matt! I rented an A7Riii but only found this today (last day of rental!), but it was helpful. Cheers. Definitely hopping from M43 to Sony really soon!
720P why?
What guitars are those? :) As a professional photographer, it's odd that my CZcams is all about guitars, amps and pedals. :) Have a quick look, it's amp hoarding at another level.
Thank you!
very good thanks but when it comes to the volume settings I would leave the up, why? because in video editing if you don't need audio then just delet it. if you do then you can set the audio level to what you want... in other words keep it on... maybe thats me but you have that control in edit... thanks tho great video well worth watching to the end..
This video is really old, and I didn't re-watch it - but I believe the volume I was referring to was the volume settings of the beeps of the camera. If not, the only other reason I wouldn't leave volume set high for actual recording is that's like saying "Don't worry about your highlights... just fix them in post". If the highlights are gone, they're gone - there is no fixing in post. If your volume is peaked and blown out, it's gone - you can help it in post but it will never sound as good as correct volume levels.
Thank you.
Thanks bro 👍🏼🇬🇧
I bought my Sony A7R3 back in 2017. Are these changes for that year or the 2020? Not sure how much the A7R3 has changed in 3 years.
Hi Mark. The a7R iii is the same camera today as it was when it came out. Cameras really don't change much after they're released. Always check for the latest firmware updates. And when you do, if there is a firmware update, it'll list if there are any new things that were added. But it's not like Photoshop where if you're using a version from 4 yeas ago, the version today is very different. The camera that came out 4 years ago is generally the same camera today give or take a few minor changes in firmware updates. Good luck!
@@MattKloskowski Thank You Matt!!
Too bad we can't change the focus point color 😭 Only fix is to drag it with touch to light it up.
What kit did you use to film this video?
Marco Ponce Hi. I used the a6500 and 16-70mm lens
thank you!
what lens do have on the camera your holding?
Hmm. It's either my 28mm or 35mm. They're both really small so it's hard to tell. I don't use either of them much. Just a prop on the camera, since my main lens is probably recording the video :-)
It looks like the 35mm 2.8 because of the hood. The 28mm has a normal petal hood.
but compressed RAW will give you full advantage of 10fps , when uncompressed won't
ChrisTube Hey Chris. It will but I never shoot anything at 10 FPS. Landscapes and nature on a tripod mostly for me. Some wildlife occasionally but I wouldn’t use the a7riii for that.
99% of all smartphones and social media sites like fb and IG display in standard sRGB not Adobe sRGB. You would use Adobe sRGB for printing.
Was thinking of switching to this from DSLR but having handled and experienced the ergonomics of the camera I'm staying put. Yes the body is smaller etc but the lenses are generally just as thick and heavy as DSLR equivalents which negates the advantage.
What did it for me though, (aware this has been debated many times:), was a recent report where an A7Rlll was subjected to an inclement weather test alongside Nikon & Canon equivalent cameras:
www.diyphotography.net/weather-sealing-test-kills-sony-a7riii-not-nikon-canon-olympus/
The results werent great and the A7 stop working completely after one phase of the test.
It would appear that Sony mistakenly believe that the way the A7's are made removes the need for pro level weather sealant capabilities when it's clearly not the case.
Yes Matt, we do not learn that we have a middle name or what that name is until our mother is mad at us.
👍🏼
Hey it's Jerry Seinfeld
What is the deal with this comment?
Suck it, Jerry.
with all the settings on in the background, you will also find that your battery will be drained in no time.
Hi. That is incorrect on the a7R3. The battery was greatly improved and even with these settings it lasts plenty long.
@@MattKloskowski I love the new battery.