DJYoshi

generally, it's a 3-4 year window of tech release, but considering that the A7sIII is still going on year 5-6 who knows?! It's REALLY hard to expand on 12,800 ISO and 4k60 full frame... also the FX3 is approved for Netflix creation, so I think you're good for a while.

Get a NAS that fits within your budget. They can be as cheap as $300 and scaled up to $2500 within reason

The 6400 is a GREAT camera. It was my 1st mirrorless camera that catapulted me into the Sony universe. Battery life is EHHH. They're small batteries. You can get a couple of hours of use on an OEM. My fave lenses to create were actually Sigma lenses (some of which I'll still use today on my 7IV or 7rV). For video Sigma 16mm (equiv to about a 24mm full frame) Then they have a great 30mm f1.4 to walk around and keep it light. The low light situation is tough on a crop sensor though. I see some noise creeping in around 800 and then after 1600 I find the image pretty noisy as compared to my 7rV that I can push to 3200 and be okay.

What are your settings? Are you using AWB or are you toggling? The best way to get it done in your environment is to make sure that the camera is calibrated to your lights. Quick Way: Grab a gray card, it's like $5. Then stand with the gray card in your frame... from there you can shoot the gray card to set an custom white balance. Save that white balance. Now when you're outdoors or in natural light, use that white balance.. when you pop your studio lights on, use that setting. You can also color grade your video. That's a whole other science and topic that I'm definitely not equipped or knowledgable enough to speak on. Look up Matt Lutts and go down the rabbit hole of color grading techniques.

continuous light helps you understand what you'll be able to achieve, but i prefer the look of speed light or strobes. Sony speed lights are great, but they're a little more expensive compared to godox. If you have money to burn and want powerful, adaptable and something that will last a long time, then look into profoto. For on camera flash when I'm out at an event or family parties... I generally use an HVL-60rm. For off camera flash for both head shots and on-location lifestyle, I'll use 2 HVL-60's and an HVL-46 60's generally for the subject and filler and the 46 as a kicker or to hit the background. Also careful with cheaper continuous LED lights. They oftentimes won't recycle at the same frequency and causes SERIOUS banding issues when shooting... it's prevalent if you're doing video.

Check out the 20mm G. You won't really miss the 2/3 on the light. Focuses quickly for photos. Video the ring is tight enough for a smooth transition on focus. This is my main lens that I use for video work in addition to a 16mm 1.4 from sigma (yes it's a crop lens, but shooting 4k60 it's great... and it's so cheap, you might as well add it for the wide, but not super wide feel). If you want to see what the 20mm G looks like from about 7 or 8' away, let me know. I can send you pictures and a video link.

20-70 F2 would be amazing.. I'll even take 24-70GM III at a constant F2

welcome to the 7rV family. how many rows of people are you shooting and how low of light? I've found that on the 7IV and 7rV you can crank up to around 2000 ISO before introducing serious noise. A flash in low light ALWAYS helps. Even a 46rm on top bounced or diffused can capture beautiful shots. If you're finding it has a hard time focusing, just change it to flexible spot and use the joystick. Setting up custom buttons to be able to toggle back and forth between subject type, eye focus, drive, and all the other features you want to prioritize have really helped.

beautiful location! Pic 2 and Pic 4 are my fave. Maybe just a recrop is all you need.

I love the lens. I've used it for lifestyle shoots and even head shots. I've used it for lightweight street photography and as a video lens. The compression of the background is nice and you can blow it out. Don't be scared to shoot wide open if you're within the focal sweet spot. I just wish for the price, it would have a switch, programmable button and aperture ring. The downside, focus and recompose is EHHH AND when you're attempting to refocus quickly, you can feel a slight struggle, but the images still come out pretty sharp. I generally pair it with an A7IV or an A6600 for super light shooting.

and they're gorgeous photos! What type of photography do you normally shoot? stepping out is awesome. 1 of my friends who's a Nikon Master Shooter... credits in the NFL, CBS, NBC, and a whole bunch of others... we actually asked him to be the tertiary shooter at our wedding... and we like his shots more than the 5*Star wedding photographer that we hired! I think you found another revenue stream for you!

This is exactly what I spent the past 24 years of my music career doing. Since transitioning away from nightlife and redirecting to corporate, sports and lux events, I've spent more time and effort redeveloping relationships with other good people. I started a No Work with A**es policy back in 2012. It was tough at first turning down checks, but 2 years later the bigger contracts came back with better people. Musically, my contracts and contacts are solid. I stay relatively busy with headshot photography for my private event and lifestyle clients.... I get to sprinkle in music artists and management clients on the road every now and again. I couldn't be happier musically, creatively and artistically.

"What qualifications do they have" is so true. Like everything in psychology, giving space to those who tear down instead of help build you up is a hard thing to work on

Thank you so much. The Artisan and Imaging collective members who can critique instead of poke fun at is going to be a huge help!

What's going on everyone? I wanted to introduce myself to the good folks on this forum. I'm hoping that being here is a better experience than that toxic Reddit place. Though I'm not new to taking pictures, I'm new on the journey to becoming a photographer. Originally from New York City, I first started taking pics with my dad's Nikon EF that he gave me in high school. When DJ'ing took off, and I started traveling, I gave up the camera work to focus on that. I had always wanted to come back to it, but by the time I established myself in music, things went digital and it was too expensive to resume the hobby. During the pandemic, I started live-streaming DJ sets on Twitch. I noticed how clean other people's cameras were, and that's when it happened. SUCKED INTO THE WORLD OF Alpha cameras. I started out with an A6400 and a Sigma 16mm f1.4 lens. When my wife and I would take our afternoon walks or hikes, I'd bring the camera out and start taking photos. I upgraded to the A7IV when it dropped and went nuts on glass. As traveling for DJ'ing resumed, I started bringing my cameras with me to livestream on the road and of course capture photos. I justified the upgrade to the 7rV since my in camera framing isn't great and having the extra pixels to be able to crop in post has been helpful. I've found a place in addition to music to become a tertiary shooter at events, sports and started a traveling headshot company where I bring the gear to the clients' houses or offices to shoot. I'm looking forward to learning more from you all and grow with each of you.