Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I had about 2 months to try out the amazing Sony A7siii, and here are my unbiased, honest thoughts (and lots of footage). I've filmed with Sony mirrorless cameras for almost 10 years now, so this camera is kind of a big deal for me. I had very high expectations, and the a7siii rocked it. Great job Sony! Thank you Kobe for always being there for me.
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0:00 Intro, Why I Love Standard Creative Style
2:26 Sunny Day Test Footage
3:52 Autofocus
5:57 Rolling Shutter
6:35 Slow Motion
7:56 Dynamic Range
9:21 After Sunset Test Footage
10:13 Low Light (Comparison with A7sii)
11:55 ISO Range
13:39 Sharpness (Black Promist and Black Satin Filter Tests)
15:04 Stabilization
16:04 Creative Exercise: Narrative-Style Shots
20:31 Sirui Anamorphic Lens Tests
22:30 Conclusion
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Lenses used in this video:
Sony 24mm f1.4 G Master Lens: geni.us/sony-24mm-g
Sony FE 35mm f1.8 Lens: geni.us/sony-fe-35m
Sony 50mm 1.4 Planar Lens: geni.us/sony-50mm-plana
Sony 85mm f1.8 Lens: geni.us/sony-sel-85mm
Sony 135mm f1.8 G Master Lens: geni.us/sony135mm
Sirui 35mm Anamorphic Lens (you'll need an e-mount adapter from Sirui): geni.us/sirui-35mm-mf
Sirui 50mm Anamorphic Lens: geni.us/sirui-50mm-e
My Gimbal: https://bdn.li/my-gimbal
My Tripod: geni.us/C5KxQ5
My motion control:
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I had about 2 months to try out the amazing Sony A7siii, and here are my unbiased, honest thoughts (and lots of footage). I've filmed with Sony mirrorless cameras for almost 10 years now, so this camera is kind of a big deal for me. I had very high expectations, and the a7siii rocked it. Great job Sony! Thank you Kobe for always being there for me.
If you like my camera moves, check out my Gimbal Masterclass: gimbalmasterclass.com/brandon
Take my full run-and-gun filmmaking course: https://myfilm.school/a7siii-review
Learn Filmmaking for Photographers: filmmakingforphotographers.com
Pre-Order Sony A7siii: geni.us/sony-a7siii
0:00 Intro, Why I Love Standard Creative Style
2:26 Sunny Day Test Footage
3:52 Autofocus
5:57 Rolling Shutter
6:35 Slow Motion
7:56 Dynamic Range
9:21 After Sunset Test Footage
10:13 Low Light (Comparison with A7sii)
11:55 ISO Range
13:39 Sharpness (Black Promist and Black Satin Filter Tests)
15:04 Stabilization
16:04 Creative Exercise: Narrative-Style Shots
20:31 Sirui Anamorphic Lens Tests
22:30 Conclusion
GOT A QUESTION FOR ME? CHECK MY HUGE LIST OF FILMMAKING Q&A!
learn.unscripted.com/faq
Lenses used in this video:
Sony 24mm f1.4 G Master Lens: geni.us/sony-24mm-g
Sony FE 35mm f1.8 Lens: geni.us/sony-fe-35m
Sony 50mm 1.4 Planar Lens: geni.us/sony-50mm-plana
Sony 85mm f1.8 Lens: geni.us/sony-sel-85mm
Sony 135mm f1.8 G Master Lens: geni.us/sony135mm
Sirui 35mm Anamorphic Lens (you'll need an e-mount adapter from Sirui): geni.us/sirui-35mm-mf
Sirui 50mm Anamorphic Lens: geni.us/sirui-50mm-e
My Gimbal: https://bdn.li/my-gimbal
My Tripod: geni.us/C5KxQ5
My motion control:
MY OTHER GEAR: learn.unscripted.com/gear
Music by Artlist.io
Join Artlist for music and sound fx (2 extra months free): geni.us/artlistbrandonl
Join Artgrid stock footage: geni.us/artgridbrandon
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![Affordable anamorphic lens kit for solo shooters: Sirui Saturn 35mm, 50mm, 75mm [Footage & Review]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/diwqo2SdJCw/mqdefault.jpg "Affordable anamorphic lens kit for solo shooters: Sirui Saturn 35mm, 50mm, 75mm [Footage & Review]
Ive been searching for anamorphic lenses that fit my run-and-gun shooting style, and now it might just be possible. Each lens in this Sirui Saturn kit (35mm, 50mm, 75mm) weighs less than 500g yet packs a 1.6x squeeze. Lots of test footage and my raw un-sponsored thoughts. Join Audiio for unlimited music & sound fx! https://bdn.li/audiio
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Im so proud to announce my first crossover product: the SmallRig x Brandon Li iPhone 15 Pro Max Video Kit - Co-design Edition! I helped design this kit for my personal filmmaking style. Kit includes the newly designed cage in Oasis Green color; dual quick-release handles; and 1.5 - 5 stop VND filter. Learn more: https://www.smallrig.com/BrandonLi-Mobile-Video-Kit-For-iPhone15ProMax-Co-design-Edition-4407.html
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A commercial project I directed for Maison de Grand Esprit. Directors cut + behind the scenes footage. Learn filmmaking from me: https://myfilm.school/mdge-commercial
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![DJI RS 5 Gimbal First Look [New handle, enhanced tracking, fine tuning knobs]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f8dM7KoZjZ8/mqdefault.jpg "DJI RS 5 Gimbal First Look [New handle, enhanced tracking, fine tuning knobs]
The DJI RS 5 Gimbal is the camera stabilizer we’ve all been waiting to see. I got my hands on it and took it out for some real shooting. Learn all about the new features in this first-look video.
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0:00 Intro - What’s New
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2:02 Electronic briefcase handle
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4:15 Advanced tracking features
4:57 Real world uses for tracking
6:44 Why I use gimbals
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![Sirui 50mm T2.9 Full Frame 1.6X Anamorphic Lens - Filmmaking Test [Sony A7sIII]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fvvLeBW7GS8/mqdefault.jpg "Sirui 50mm T2.9 Full Frame 1.6X Anamorphic Lens - Filmmaking Test [Sony A7sIII]
Ive always dreamed of being able to shoot run-and-gun anamorphic, so I wanted to try this new full-frame lens on my Sony A7siii. Read my full thoughts in description below. Learn filmmaking: https://filmschool.us/brandon-li-2024
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My thoughts on this lens:
The Sirui 50mm Full Frame Anamorphic is the first Sirui lens that looks noticeably anamorphic to me. The lens is sharp and has great contrast and color. The bokeh is noticeably oval, though of course its not the full 2x stretch. The focus ring is smooth in operation and not too tight for small follow focus gears to operate.
So lets go ahead and talk about that crazy flare. Yeah theres way too much of it. It looks ok to me when theres just one strong light source light like the sun, but it looks awful when theres many light sources. Sirui told me the production version of this lens will have different coatings for reduced flare, so well see. I do wish they could also give the flare a more neutral color. I prefer the flare to be more subtle and natural overall because Im not shooting sci-fi.
The lens is big and heavy, but thats to be expected from most anamorphic primes. I was able to balance it on my DJI RS 2 and RSC 2 gimbals (with follow focus and lens support), but the gimbals couldnt stabilize it nearly as well as my smaller primes. I still got lots of jitters, even with easy slow movements. Also, it was difficult to keep the follow focus gear from disconnecting. Generally it just didnt work too well with my gimbals, so be warned.
The T2.9 aperture is about the same as F2.8. Its not super bright for a prime. But if it were T2, the lens would be gigantic and more expensive. So thats the tradeoff.
The 50mm focal length is actually wider, because of anamorphics increased field of view. It feels more like a 35mm or 40mm in spherical lens terms. A very useful focal length for filming people in medium and close-up shots. If you use a 4x3 sensor camera, I think youll get a wider FOV.
I dont know if its weatherproof, so I cant comment on that.
Final thoughts: this lens is totally usable and gives you enough anamorphic look to justify the extra hassle. Personally, I would wait to purchase until I could get a whole set of FF 1.6x lenses. Otherwise the image wont match the rest of my kit. But this 50mm is a great start, once they fix that flare.
Technical notes: Filmed on Sony A7siii in slog3sgamut3cine @ 4k60p, 4k24p. No ND filters. Handheld + DJI RSC 2 gimbal. Edited in DaVinci Resolve. 5184 x 2160 timeline. Input LUT and basic cc only. No creative LUT or film emulation used.
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