DEKO 37 Video Production San Antonio has been around over nine years. During this time we have used Canon cameras and lenses. I have had a Rebel 3i and 5i, then moved onto a Canon C100. After this I purchased a Canon C200, which was a huge upgrade for me.
I’ve also owned a Panasonic G85, a Sony FX100, a Canon XL 200 and other cameras. One of my film friends was selling his Sony A7iii last year. I had seen it being used several times. Especially for my skits such as “Waffle Dude,” “Drive-through Pranks,” and “Waffle Dude workouts.” All this was shot by a Videographer San Antonio
When I first bought the camera, I didn’t use it much, but when I got hired to do a gig that required tracking, I took the Sony off the shelf for action. I used a Z2 crane for the Sony and attained some great tracking footage. I’d say the only issue I had was that it was hard to see if it was in focus or not. I had it on continuous AF, but still it was hard to tell. Thankfully, it all was.
I really like it’s low light ability. You can film in almost pitch black areas, increase the iso and f stop and still not get grain/noise. The drawbacks are the audio and absence of ND filter. With my C200, I have internal ND filters and XLR ports for audio.
I also like that it is light and easy to travel with.
The menu is a lot different than other cameras as well. It took me a while to figure out how to change the white balance, iso, f-stop and the shutter speed. The battery life is average.
This picture above was a from an event in San Antonio. I filmed several booths showing new medical technology. There were a lot of people here.
On future shoots, I will put my Atomos Shinobi monitor on it. These external monitors are great for focus, color and WFM amongst other things. It was a great purchase for me.
We are going to have a shoot soon at Alamo City Studios for San Antonio Film
The Sony A7III has undoubtedly revolutionized production for filmmakers, offering exceptional low-light performance, seamless integration with stabilization tools, and portability for travel. Its ability to capture stunning visuals in challenging lighting conditions sets it apart from other cameras in its range. However, it is important to acknowledge its limitations, such as audio quality, battery life, and the absence of built-in ND filters. By considering these drawbacks and employing workarounds, filmmakers can maximize the potential of the Sony A7III and achieve outstanding results in their productions.
I have no idea what lays in store in the future for new cameras coming out, but I really think that the SONY A7iii will stay relevant for a long time.
At the end of the this month, I will be using the Z-crane and Sony to video hours of behind the scenes footage for a film production. It’s going to be at night, but with the Sony A7iii, it will be very good.
