Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 57 minutes ago
A detailed, hands-on, sample-filled review of the features and operation of the Sony A7S III, including demonstrations of features and settings including focus, low light video, Log and RAW recording.
RELATED VIDEOS
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This is part one of two.
Part two: youtu.be/TRhJht-zHh0
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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00:00 - Start
01:02 - Sample video
01:59 - Set exposure
03:17 - Colour profile
03:55 - Focus face/eye demo
04:37 - One candle
05:31 - Video format settings
06:59 - Slow/Quick modes
07:44 - Touch (focus)
09:13 - Focus racking
09:56 - Focus tracking
10:14 - Manual focus
11:13 - High ISO samples
12:47 - White balance
13:54 - Dynamic range
15:36 - Profiles, gamma, S-Log
17:51 - RAW video
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AFFILIATE LINKS
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I receive a small commission if you purchase:
Sony A7S III (kit with 24-70) bhpho.to/3a3OFum
Maartech’s video production essentials:
bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/maarten-s-gear-guide/ci/43533
amazon.com/shop/maartenheilbron
CREDITS
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Sonam Tashi (loan of Ninja V)
Erica Larsen (loan of Diagon Alley)
Andrew Tynio (Captain's Room)
Kim Worobec (additional voice over)
ABOUT ME
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DISCLOSURE
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The Sony A7S III and 24--70 lens were on loan from Sony Canada and returned after the review.
I am not sponsored or compensated by any manufacturer, I have not accepted payment to review this or any product. Even if a product was provided at no cost to me, I don’t allow the provider to review the script or video prior to posting.
I am compensated by Google Adwords, who place videos before and after my videos. I receive a small commission from B&H and Amazon if you purchase using the affiliate links.
Please do not allow this to influence your purchase decision. Should you wish to support me, please use the links above.
I encourage you to visit and support your local photo/video retailer.
A detailed, hands-on, sample-filled review of the features and operation of the Sony A7S III, including demonstrations of features and settings including focus, low light video, Log and RAW recording.
RELATED VIDEOS
**********
This is part one of two.
Part two: youtu.be/TRhJht-zHh0
TABLE OF CONTENTS
**********
00:00 - Start
01:02 - Sample video
01:59 - Set exposure
03:17 - Colour profile
03:55 - Focus face/eye demo
04:37 - One candle
05:31 - Video format settings
06:59 - Slow/Quick modes
07:44 - Touch (focus)
09:13 - Focus racking
09:56 - Focus tracking
10:14 - Manual focus
11:13 - High ISO samples
12:47 - White balance
13:54 - Dynamic range
15:36 - Profiles, gamma, S-Log
17:51 - RAW video
#NOTSPONSORED
**********
I have not received compensation in exchange for posting this review.
If you would like to support me, members of this channel receive additional perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC5akMMbBLdJ1XxszpqraBrQ/join
Or support me directly via PayPal
paypal.me/maartech
While I do appreciate your support, no content will ever be behind a paywall.
AFFILIATE LINKS
**********
I receive a small commission if you purchase:
Sony A7S III (kit with 24-70) bhpho.to/3a3OFum
Maartech’s video production essentials:
bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/maarten-s-gear-guide/ci/43533
amazon.com/shop/maartenheilbron
CREDITS
**********
Sonam Tashi (loan of Ninja V)
Erica Larsen (loan of Diagon Alley)
Andrew Tynio (Captain's Room)
Kim Worobec (additional voice over)
ABOUT ME
**********
I do read and respond to all comments, which are moderated. If you leave a relevant question or civil comment without links (which are filtered by youtube) it will be posted, I will reply.
Spend more time with me:
WEBSITE/BLOG: maartech.com
CONTACT: maartendotheilbronatgmaildotcom
DISCLOSURE
**********
The Sony A7S III and 24--70 lens were on loan from Sony Canada and returned after the review.
I am not sponsored or compensated by any manufacturer, I have not accepted payment to review this or any product. Even if a product was provided at no cost to me, I don’t allow the provider to review the script or video prior to posting.
I am compensated by Google Adwords, who place videos before and after my videos. I receive a small commission from B&H and Amazon if you purchase using the affiliate links.
Please do not allow this to influence your purchase decision. Should you wish to support me, please use the links above.
I encourage you to visit and support your local photo/video retailer.
