A little a7RII IBIS / Gimbal Test

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L1N3ARX

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Just took out the a7RII for a little gimbal test using manual / vintage lenses that don't have image stabilization, and only depending on the a7R's internal IBIS.

 
L1N3ARX said:
Just took out the a7RII for a little gimbal test using manual / vintage lenses that don't have image stabilization, and only depending on the a7R's internal IBIS.

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That looks great! How were you holding the camera? With a gimbal as you mention in the title?
 
L1N3ARX said:
Just took out the a7RII for a little gimbal test using manual / vintage lenses that don't have image stabilization, and only depending on the a7R's internal IBIS.

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Wait, what?? I see Mei's confusion about "Gimbal", although from what you wrote I would assume this is just A7Rii and internal IBIS. But then again, wait, what?? :)
That looks too good. If that's true, I'm sold on either A7rii or A7sii.
 
dsp_418 said:
But then why ?
But yup, sounds just too good :)
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Apologies! I think I didn't specify what I was trying to say haha.

So... for me, with literally any other camera I get lots of "micro jitters" that enter into the footage. I wish I could operate or set up my gimbal to knock those out, but I've been unsuccessful and have to consistently depend on warp stabilizer (or new modern lenses with IS... which I loathe) for gimbal footage (Until now, it's usually been the Pocket camera or the a7S).

This was the first time where I popped on the A7RII, made sure Steadyshot (IBIS) was on, slapped on a vintage Canon FDn 35mm F2 lens, and rolled out. Came home, looked at the footage and my jaw kind of dropped lol. I was jostling that gimbal around like crazy. I mean, really, very little care was taken into how I was balancing it, ESPECIALLY running backwards.

So, in terms of getting something straight out of camera that's decently steady on any gimbal? A7RII is kind of a game changer I think. The FF and 4K aren't lookin too shabby either!

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The gimbal I'm using here is the Varavon Birdycam 2

If I got this footage handheld, I think people would be taking out loans left and right to get a camera like this lol. It's still pretty dang solid just handheld as well. I think I'll try that next. I'll also try out the 50mm and 85mm on a gimbal, and see how it handles.
 
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L1N3ARX said:
Apologies! I think I didn't specify what I was trying to say haha.

So... for me, with literally any other camera I get lots of "micro jitters" that enter into the footage. I wish I could operate or set up my gimbal to knock those out, but I've been unsuccessful and have to consistently depend on warp stabilizer (or new modern lenses with IS... which I loathe) for gimbal footage (Until now, it's usually been the Pocket camera or the a7S).

This was the first time where I popped on the A7RII, made sure Steadyshot (IBIS) was on, slapped on a vintage Canon FDn 35mm F2 lens, and rolled out. Came home, looked at the footage and my jaw kind of dropped lol. I was jostling that gimbal around like crazy. I mean, really, very little care was taken into how I was balancing it, ESPECIALLY running backwards.

So, in terms of getting something straight out of camera that's decently steady on any gimbal? A7RII is kind of a game changer I think. The FF and 4K aren't lookin too shabby either!

EDIT:

The gimbal I'm using here is the Varavon Birdycam 2

If I got this footage handheld, I think people would be taking out loans left and right to get a camera like this lol. It's still pretty dang solid just handheld as well. I think I'll try that next. I'll also try out the 50mm and 85mm on a gimbal, and see how it handles.
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Np, I just dreamed for moment, wished it was true though would have been just too crazy :)
Great footage though, well done!
 
I am surprised that when using a non-native lens with no built-in OSS the image is THAT smooth!

On the A7II if the lens had no OSS (native or non-native) the image would distort because the sensor takes on pitch and yaw.

But this was incredible!

And my local camera store just emailed me saying my pre-order might be in today! WOOHOO!
 
Thanks for all the technical info L1N3ARX.

Of course the video is good not just because of the equipment but also your operating and the shots you've picked, some opf which I really love. I like how you've made a camera test into a simple little story.
 
Great test and great looking footage. I'm just amazed at the apparent dynamic range this camera has. Very tempted. footage from this cam looks better to me than the fs7. And for motion, hands down this looks closest to film. does anyone else notice the nice motion?
 
reem12 said:
Great test and great looking footage. I'm just amazed at the apparent dynamic range this camera has. Very tempted. footage from this cam looks better to me than the fs7. And for motion, hands down this looks closest to film. does anyone else notice the nice motion?
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I feel this is the case with most Sony Stills cams, like the a7S or the a7R / a7R II. Buuuuuut, I do something really not many people do. I leave my shutter at 1/45 rather than 1/50. Every single person I know shoots the a7S or other Sony stills cams at 1/50, which has just barely too much of a staccato motion to it. It doesn't feel silky or smooth. 1/45 is a really good place to be in. Gives it a nice silky motion without any jitter / "staccatoness".
 
L1N3ARX said:
I feel this is the case with most Sony Stills cams, like the a7S or the a7R / a7R II. Buuuuuut, I do something really not many people do. I leave my shutter at 1/45 rather than 1/50. Every single person I know shoots the a7S or other Sony stills cams at 1/50, which has just barely too much of a staccato motion to it. It doesn't feel silky or smooth. 1/45 is a really good place to be in. Gives it a nice silky motion without any jitter / "staccatoness".
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This totally depends on the STORY though. Sometimes you do need more staccatoness!
 
L1N3ARX said:
If I got this footage handheld, I think people would be taking out loans left and right to get a camera like this lol. It's still pretty dang solid just handheld as well. I think I'll try that next.
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Haha exactly...I d love to see a ''just handheld test"...but really, your footage looks great!
 
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