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Pulsing focus is usually caused by (2) things; poor contrast in the scene (usually backlit) or the lens you're using has a mechanical issue (like being dropped or damaged). Have you tried it with another lens? and if so does the problem persist?

The Vanguard Alta 58T is out of this world amazing as a roller bag. It's huge, modular, and super protective. The wheels flow like water too. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792JGR4Q?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_k0_1_8&amp=&crid=2Z0G057ULZRAM&amp=&sprefix=vanguard

Yasss! The A7S was mine too. Such a great camera!

I've been trying to figure out what the best setup is for on-the-go lighting for a 1-person show. I want to keep things simple but I also need a solid solution for both stills and video (since I want to capture both at the same time). I'm curious if anyone has used the Amaran 60d in either a studio or outdoor setting and if it was viable or what else might be a good choice for this type of shooting. I'm using the A1 and A7RV in the images below utilizing a single light / reflective light.

There's always a hot debate when you talk to filmmakers about their editor of choice and I'm curious what everyone prefers using when cutting those long-gop formats from the A7SIII/A1 line-up. I was an Adobe guy for almost 20 years but made the switch to Davinci Resolve a few years ago and I've never looked back. It's great to be able to view my footage in real-time and not have to worry about any stuttering in Premiere Pro which for me has seemingly gone downhill in the last 4 or 5 years. It's also great to be able to cut 8k 16-bit footage (from the Venice 2) without dropping frames or having to use Proxies. So tell me YOUR workflow and why you like it 🙂

Yasssss, great shots mate!

It's definitely a fun lens and has use for a lot of things!

Great story! I was Canon for almost a decade before making the switch to Sony in 2014 - best decision I've ever made. Thanks for sharing!

The ECM-B10 is my favorite on-camera mic. The sound quality is honestly super rich and pleasing to the ear for the size and range of the mic. It's my go-to for run and guns. You can pick it up here.

I'll piggyback on what everyone else is saying too - the 24-105 is probably the best 'all-around' lens for travel that's out there. Super sharp, decently fast, and has almost no coma/CA so the imagery looks fantastic. Highly recommend it!

So great to hear your story and have you here! Can't wait to see what you post.

For anyone looking to make money in the photo/video world these days, it's all about monetizing your content and being consistent with how you market it. When I first started licensing out content almost 2 decades ago it was a very long and tedious process -- that's not the case now. Even if you're just starting out or have been established for years, the content you create, no matter how good or bad, is 100% sellable. I've been using my A1 and A7SIII to capture all of my video and timelapse content for the last couple of years and the number of sales/interests in footage just keeps going up. If you want to learn more, check out a full guide I created that will hopefully get you started. What are other ways you've learned to sell/market your content so it can be monetized for you?

Great work!! I absolutely love shooting long-lens landscapes. It's such a unique perspective and really allows you to see details you normally can't see with wide-angles. A solid tripod, sandbag/backpack for weight, and a shutter release cable make for the perfect combo! The 70-200GM II is my favorite to use (for sharpness, speed, and clarity). Keep up the wonderful work!

Splendid lighting and composition! It's a place I've always wanted to visit myself. How did you enjoy it there?

Hands down the 24-105 is one of the best lenses for both photography and video. Tack sharp, no CA or Coma, and the range lets you do pretty much anything. The 24-70GM II is my second favorite as it has about the same range as the 24-105 but is a solid 1.2 stops faster which is great for low-light.

Great to have you here! The a6000 is a super solid camera; investing in more lenses will likely yield even better results for you and allow you to be even more creative. Keep up the great work!

Definitely, a great time to do it! Media is cheap, and you can make a 100TB+ system for under $2k.

The 12-24mm is probably the most versatile wide-angle lens of any camera manufacturer and the quality is absolutely incredible. Tack sharp, no coma or chromatic aberration. It's my go-to wide-angle lens for pretty much everything. The 16-35 is my next favorite but maybe wait until they update the motors on it for AF. You really can't go wrong with either though 🙂 Happy shooting!

If there's one thing that I have nightmares about it's not having a camera nearby when I want to photograph something -- thankfully that wasn't the case for this photograph! We rarely get any snow in northern Virginia so when it snowed I was so excited to try to capture something contrasty outside of my house. Within just a few moments of bringing up my A7RV + 70-200mm from my office, I found my subject -- a beautiful red cardinal that contrasted perfectly with the new snow and flat lighting. Do you keep your cameras close by when you're at home or out on an adventure?

OH wow! Love this shot - well done!

Welcome to the party!! It looks like you brought ALL of the color with you. I LOVE IT!

Hopefully, we'll see some of those advancements coming to the older cameras soon too. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

Yup, it's one hell of a great tool!! Super excited for the new longer-lasting batteries that should be out this year.

Davinci Resolve is probably the best all-around NLE for both simplistic and advanced edits. Their social media settings (for resolutions) is also super helpful. Render times are quite fast too!

The best tip I can offer is to make sure you match your shutter speed to the focal length you're shooting at for the best possible (and sharpest) exposure for the moon. The best time to capture the moon is right at dusk when you can shoot at lower ISOs and higher shutter speeds (around 1/600th is a solid SS to use when the sun still has ambient light in the sky. ) Using a 400mm+ lens will also yeild the best results if you're looking for detail. The 2x and 1.4x extenders add too much softness on the lens if you're planning on using that with something like the 70-200mm. Either way, make sure you use a tripod and a remote trigger for the sharpest possible shots. Happy shooting!