Getting a dope camera with high-quality features is always the thought of anyone who is getting a camera for whatever purpose. A lot of camera users will go for the most portable, sleek camera with the clearest and smoothest picture quality their money can afford.
A Brief on the Sony A7iii
Sony A7iii is a 4k camera with an advanced 24.2 Mega Pixel BSI full-frame image sensor w/1.8X readout speed. It is compatible with Sony E mount lenses and can be connected through Bluetooth to smartphones with Android 5.0 or later and Bluetooth 4.0 or later. It works at 14 bit uncompressed RAW, 15 stop dynamic range, and ISO 50 to 204,800. Shoots at up to 10fps with its silent or mechanical shutter, having an AE/AF tracking. 693 phase-detection/425 contrast AF points w/93 percent image coverage.
The battery life when shooting still images is approximately 610 shots using the viewfinder and approximately 710 shots using an LCD monitor. For videos and continuous recording, its battery can last for approximately 200 minutes using Viewfinder and approximately 210 using an LCD Monitor. It uses an Exmor R CMOS sensor.
Sony A7iii Video Settings for Best Quality
With the high-quality features possessed by Sony A7iii, it will be disastrous to try to use it without knowing the proper settings. Of course, you cannot use the same setting for both still images and for movie/ continuous shooting. You may know the proper setting for shooting still images but do not know the one perfect for videos.
To ensure you’re enjoying maximum results while using your Sony A7iii in shooting videos, we have put together this article to help you have a good set up.
Camera Settings
When setting up your Sony A7iii for video or continuous shooting, the first thing you should do is place it on movie mode, and then on Manual Exposure. This would give you a cinematic look while you have complete control over your images. Set the format to XAVC 4K at 100 Mbps. When setting this format, make sure you have an SDXC card rated as a class 10, U3.
You should also set up your autofocus- mirrorless camera on-sensor focusing system beats a lot of conventional video cameras. It is recommended that your AF drive speed should be fast and the AF tracking sensitivity on responsive to keep your subject in focus.
For frame rate, 24p works well for film setting and 30p for network television. Sony A7iii crops 1.2x for 30p and give full width for 24p. If you’re shooting at 120fps in Full HD you should adjust your S&Q settings.
Audio Settings
The audio Setting usually varies, depending on the type of mic you are using and can be sometimes tricky. You should know what setting works well with your kind of mic. You should also adjust till you have achieved what is perfect for you.
If you’re using a powered 3.5mm mic like Rode VideoMic Pro, for example, you should set your audio recording level to 7. For any other mic, you should hit around -12 to -6 DB for your peaks. But like already said, you should adjust your settings until you have it perfect for you.
Custom Settings
There are some settings which should use a custom Settings, some of which are picture profile, white balance, and APS-C/Super35 mode. Your movie w/shutter should be turned on as it allows you to start recording with the shutter button in addition to the record button.
Zebras, Marker Display, and Peaking are very helpful when needed. Turn on Touch Operation: with Center Lock-On AF mapped, it lets you choose your subject for AF Tracking quickly.
Other settings should be done based on personal preference and with this, you should have your very good video with top-notch quality.
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