Sony A7Cii Setup - FULL MENU WALKTHROUGH
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- čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
- The new Sony A7Cii is here! In this video I give a full breakdown and walkthrough of the settings, nad my personal preferences, to help you get your set up for success.
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00:00 - INTRO
00:32 - CAMERA BODY OVERVIEW
01:46 - MENU OVERVIEW
02:11 - MY MENU
03:46 - VIDEO MENU
04:50 - XAVC HS / S / SI Modes
06:52 - Frame Rates
07:48 - 10 BIT 4:2:2
09:03 - S&Q MODE
11:05 - LOG
11:37 - PROXY
12:13 - CROP SENSOR MODE
12:52 - LENS COMPENSATION
13:34 - FORMAT
13:42 - FILE NAME
15:14 - SHOOTING MODE
15:34 - SHUTTER/SILENT
16:06 - AUDIO
17:25 - STABILIZATION
17:55 - ZOOM
18:54 - GRID/MARKERS
20:16 - AI AUTO FRAMING
21:07 - EXPOSURE
22:30 - WHITE BALANCE
23:06 - CREATIVE LOOK / PICTURE PROFILE
24:33 - LUTS
27:07 - FOCUS AF/MF
27:41 - FOCUS AREA
28:03 - SUBJECT RECOGNITION
29:38 - FOCUS ASSIST
30:26 - PEAKING DISPLAY
31:18 - PLAYBACK
31:53 - NETWORK
32:18 - LIVE STREAMING
33:16 - WIFI/BLUETOOTH
33:38 - SETUP MENU
34:12 - CUSTOMIZE
36:16 - TOUCH OPERATION
38:02 - MONITOR SCREEN
38:47 - OVERHEATING
39:21 - SOUND
40:45 - ANTI DUST/CLEANING
41:54 - PHOTO SETTINGS
43:54 - MY CUSTOM BUTTONS
46:11 - MY CUSTOM DIALS
47:11 - MY FUNCTION MENU
49:21 - MEMORY RECALL
52:42 - FAVORITE LENS
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Duuuuude thank you for this video. I just swapped from Canon to Sony and this new menu system has some challenges. This was super helpful and I bet I will be back to this vid several times!
One of the best videos I’ve seen. just got my A7Cr and all I can say is thank you!
Great to hear!
Right on time, Ben! My a7C II is arriving on Saturday! Thanks in advance!
Amazing!! Hope this helps!
Ultimate breakdown for the A7cii 🔥
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for this super detailed walkthrough! I think this kind of deep dive is incredibly valuable for getting a good idea of what it will be like to work with the camera before buying it. Any CZcamsr can read off a list of specs that I can just look up on B&H myself, but there are so many little details that can make all the difference in everyday life. Much more than whether it’s got 24 MP or 33, or 10 or 11 fps or whatever.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Been using this camera since the end of September, best decision in a long time!
Its an excellent tutorial for both video and photo users. You showed me how to setup the many functions this camera possesses. Id like to know how to turn off the in camera voice tutorial as i dont need it anymore? You touched on everything i need to know. The voice tutorial i selected when i first turned on the camera and entered the initial setup such as language, time, etc. Thanks for this excellent video!
AMAZING VIDEO!!!
Thanks a lot for the time and dedication to explain every single step to get the full potential of this camera, you are a hero!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. I’m moving from my old reliables: GH5 for video and D750 for photos, to this camera for everything. I run a small photo/videography business, and this camera seems right for me to pare things down and move quickly between photos and video for clients who want both. My biggest fear is the learning curve. I want to be able to hit the ground running at my shoot on Tues. This video is super helpful in that regard! Now my issue is figuring out which Sony lenses are gonna work well for interviews, and gimbal work…
I had a GH4 back in the day! Made the switch to Sony a few years back and love it. For interviews wide angle I love the Sony 20mm: amzn.to/46yLF38
I have a video about it here: czcams.com/video/p07giug-IF8/video.htmlsi=7doJ8MopwgMhiNTV
I’ve used the 20mm on a gimbal as well but it mostly depends on the focal length you’re looking for
Using the 20mm with crop sensor mode and clear image zoom makes for a good range (you can assign clear image zoom to the custom button on the lens and crop mode on a custom button)
@@benjohnsoncreative Well that’s good - cause I ordered that lens along with a sigma 28-70 and Sony 70-200 f/4. :-) Still debating what I want for a mid-range prime. 50, 35, just gonna use the camera a bit and see what I’m missing. Thanks again for your help!
The most helpful video for a7c2 in internet! Thank you very much!
Just as i was done unboxing my first Sony! Perfect timing!
Hope you enjoy it!
About to purchase this camera next week for music videos/photography appreciate all the information 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Happy to help!
Epic, thank you! just got one today and this video helped me so much.
Glad it helped!
Thank you for your very good video. Is it possible to set the shutter speed to any number we want (for example, 1/48) for filming in this camera, like the A7 IV?
Thank you so much for this vid! Got my A7c2 and this has been so helpful. Also have a ZVE1. Do you know if there’s any resolution loss in video mode when pairing APSC glass and the ZVE1?
You rock, direct and useful tips to use this nice camera
Glad it was helpful!
Extremely helpful video. Thanks a lot!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video - thank you! I'm trying to understand if you would be able to assign a button to change between metering modes with a single click? Lets say I'm in average metering mode and hit a custom button which changes the metering mode to spot metering. Or would i need to use recall menu to do so? Thank you!
Is the log shooting mode defaulted to slog3? Because when I go into the picture profiles, slog3 has been totally removed, but I can actually just customize one of the profiles to become slog 3.
So what is the difference from shooting “log mode with flexible iso” to selecting slog3 in picture profiles?
informative video on the menu system of the a7c Mk II
Glad you liked it!
Hey man great video. Just wondered if you add a USBC to HDMI adapter and send a cropped video feed into an atem switcher (via streaming) while using the HDMI port to send a full frame feed.
Thanks this was really helpful.
useful video👍❤
thanks
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That’s the best video about a7cii settings, thank you very much for explaining everything ❤️
I have one question - why I cannot change aperture and shutter speed in mode 1 or 2? On M mode I have 4k50p (and I can change them) but on mode 1 - 4k25p and mode 2 - 1080p shutter speed and aperture are greyed out. Did I miss something?
Oh my, thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome!
Thank you Sir for this video!
Thank you soooo much h for creating this! Just received my A7cii this week and desperately needed this video after switching from canon 😂
Thanks for watching, hopefully it helped!
Very usefull video. Thank you. I have a problem with turning off the audio guide when handling the menu. It keeps speaking when scrolling through menu options. How do I turn it off?
lol, your SI = Stupidly Incredibly big files got me dying! 😂😂😂
😂 just how my brain works
Thanks! ❤ Tip: Had to switch my system to NTSC first, couldn‘t see the options otherwise
Where. do you get LUTs that you can preview in camera, but apply in FCPX?
Can you use the embedded luts on photo mode like in the s5ii?
so whats the difference between picking a picture profile with Slog3 as opposed to Log shooting ON?
Any suggestions for those of us who do HSS. I am currently getting banding on my a7cii
Hi thanks, I can set ISO to Auto and then enter 2 values right?
so good, thanks!
Glad you like it!
@@benjohnsoncreative just watched it again as a refresher, its still so good haha
Can’t wait for mine to get here 🤞
You’ll love it
HI THANK YOU FOR YOU PRECIOUS INFORMATIONS. BUT SOS NOW EVERITHING BLACK CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME ADVISE HOW TO SEE AGAIN THE MONITOR HOW TO SET AGAIN. THANK YOU FLAVIO
I have a white vertical line on the left side of the screen while focusing and have not idea what it means. Any idea?
Theres any dual native iso in a7cii?
Do you have a video like this for the zve10? I saw the one for CZcamsrs. I was wondering if there was another version that goes through the entire camera similar to this one.
Yes! czcams.com/video/OsicuLb-0qw/video.htmlsi=qPEPcMwtXOEsS-et
I followed your advice on the color temp for one of the dials. But I am unable to change the color temp no matter what dial setting I use on the camera. Any tips? Great video btw.
Make sure you set your white balance to custom
A piece of constructive criticism: you might want to title this video: my menu settings instead of full menu walkthrough. I was hoping you would answer in more detail what each setting did instead of saying “i pretty much leave it on…” or “it basically just…”
I know it’s a lot to make a video like this, but I made it half way through before you skipped over explanations of the menu settings I am most curious about.
Thanks for the feedback -I tried to clarify this is how I set up the menu but I understand where you’re coming from
So on edge between the ZV-E1 and the A7CII, any tips man? Currently have a Canon R6 for stills but short form video content is what I really want to get into. ZVE1 seems perfect for that (with the glorious A7siii and FX3 sensor) but then they announced this. How does this compare to the ZVE1 in terms of video? I know it doesn't have as good low light performance, has a 1.5x crop in 4k60 and cant shoot 4k120 and 1080 240 like the ZVE1.
Here’s my thoughts
PRO A7Cii
-EVF
-Crop sensor mode (can crop with lenses to get extra reach in video without losing resolution, or use crop sensor lenses with it)
-way better photos (33megapixel)
PRO ZVE1
-Better video frame rate options
-Dynamic active stabilization mode
-Insane lowlight
I am leaning towards wanting both eventually, but the a7cii would be my main daily driver, and the ZVE1 would be more secondary and specialty
For my workflow the a7cii is fantastic
With the ZVE1 It’s the lack of the EVF for me personally that makes me lean a7cii
swipe does not work on this new a7cII I bought from B&W. how do you turn it on or off?
About to drop $2500 at my local camera shop for my first camera. They recommended this for my family’s photography- children, maternity, birth etc. Thoughts? I’m not a professional and have no experience but I’ve been saving for a looong time for a nice camera.
This will definitely get the job done with photography. Are you running a photography business or simply taking photos for your own memories?
eith high speed sync for external flash is this camera stuck on 160 shutter ?
what do the time-lapse settings in s&q mode actually do? I still cannot get the point
Thank you so much Ben for the in depth informative video, was very helpful for me! By the way, does A7Cii have high flash sync mode? God bless and good luck!
I think flash sync is always limited to 1/160 like my a7c v1. It cannot fully use my sony 60rm2 which can go to 1/400 native. But with a nd filter and hss we can use higher shutter speed. But i would like to see a a7cR mark2 with real 1/400 flash sync and 1/8000 shutter full mechanical. At the same time 32 bits float audio would be welcome, and the new flip screen like the a7rV which allow vertical position for photo or gimbal without moving the screen on the side, and an even deeper grip like the fx3
@@CC-gt3ro Very much appreciated for taking the time to answer my question! Means a lot to me! God bless Ben!
Hey, just found your channel, Great Stuff! I also just got a A7Cmk2 and i've been having some issues with overheating. I record for about an hour before it overheats (4k, 30fps, 10bit 4.2.2) and I get through about 30 minutes of the USB C streaming mode before it overheats (4k 30fps) as well. Did you have any issues with this or am I just doing something wrong? Also worth mentioning i am NOT shooting with a dummy battery yet, but I heard that helps with overheating so I ordered one, and I already have my temp setting to high, and the times provided were with the auto off temp setting on high.
Apparently if you go back to 4:2:0 it overheats much less. I think i heard that in a video. The new bionz xr has been designed for the a1 and a7s3 which have bigger body and dissipation. Even before they release the two new versions i said that Sony should create a new processor to diminish the heat if they wanted to use it in smaller body like futur a7c evolution. Like always i was right. But if you use only 4k24 4:2:0 the camera should overheat no more
audio recording setting " is not available as follows"?
Does it not have HEIF format for Images ?
Debating between a7c II or a7 IV
I don’t care about cII only having one sd card slot.
Which do you think would be best in the long run to grow into it (amateur skill right now)
The grip must be better in a7iv. The evf is bigger as well but is central. With a flash on top like the sony 60rm2, the a7c look more compact and i like the side evf (the nose don’t touch the screen). A7c is lightweight and can be good in small gimbal. A7cII has better stabilization 7 stops (vs 5.5) despite smaller ibis. A7cII has better autofocus. Screen and evf are inferior on a7cII and a7cR. I understand that All these does not help to make a decision..
How can I use the Sony RMTDSLR2 Wireless Remote with this camera? Does anyone know what settings I need to use?
This is the remote I use: amzn.to/3vBhKdB
Would the DJI mic’s be good with this camera?
Yes! I have a full review on them here: czcams.com/video/Rlz2YQdFTlI/video.htmlsi=QQQgqDG2aBv2mMyI
Could you please help me by explaining exactly what the difference is in:
Setup; 3 Operation Customize; Custom Key/Dial Settings AND
Setup; 4 Dial Customize; Custom Key/Dial Settings?
I see no difference between them!
Is there a time limit beyond which the camera stops during video recording? I mean, in a single file.
Thanks!
No, it has unlimited, no 30 min limit, it will go til battery dies or card fills
@@benjohnsoncreative thank you!
I have the a7c gen 1 and it is already a fantastic camera in photo and video, in low light and every scenario with the right lenses. Stabilization is good for static shots even at 300mm. For video stabilization i ordered a gimbal weebill 3s which should match the a7c and tamron lenses 17-28 and even 70mm of the 70-300mm as it is so light weight. I wait my zhiyun w3s. A7cR should be nice in photo to crop pictures and 4k60. But a7c is very very good at 1080p60 and 1080p120 and the software can upscale the resolution. So i think the a7c is already super good, and miss only 10 bits 4:2:2 to use slog3 but there is hlg3. Honestly the video is already super good at 8 bits standard profile and pp2 for nightshot where you reduce details to limit noise, the sensor 24mp is very good. The grip of the a7c is not the best, so i added a handle and cage but it add weight so i removed it and prefer the lightweight a7c standard for photo. The cage is good for video handheld as it add weight which make it more stable. But i will receive my gimbal which should solve that.
How do I get sound/audio with S&Q mode?
You can’t, that’s why I would recommend setting up your custom 1, 2, and 3 dials with memory recall, to quickly be able to change frame rates in normal video mode where you’ll have audio, but can still slow it down in your edit
Forgot to hdmi , microphone ports
Hey Ben, where are you located
I just purchased an a7cII
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