Is the a7S III a solid option for larger productions? After unboxing the Canon EOS R5, telling you that it's not a viable 8K option, and putting its RAW format through a rigorous test, it's time to find out how the Sony a7S III stacks up to a production workflow. Connecting with director-cinematographer Lukas Colombo as we did with our R5 test, we were able to put together a shoot to see if the a7S III is a viable option for filmmakers looking to do more than vlog or simply mount it on a tripod to create YouTube videos. The crew included two camera operators, multiple ACs, a gaffer, key grip, best boy, and sound mixer, among others. The environment was typical of what you would see on any indie shoot or production. What we wanted to do was test the low light capabilities of the a7S III while pushing the dynamic range. Some of the results were expected, but there were a few things that surprised us. Watch the video below to find out. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 12 August, 2020