What I like about Sony Cameras

At this point, most modern cameras are capable of producing high-quality images. There are a lot of people in this industry who are fiercely loyal to one brand and love to put down others. I am not one of those people. But I do really love Sony cameras.

I’ve been shooting on Sony since 2016, starting with the original A7S. I had been using Canon before that, but I was blown away by Sony’s low-light performance and made the switch. That feature made a huge difference for me at the time, since I didn’t have much lighting gear to work with.

Low-light performance is still one of the main reasons I stick with Sony. Cameras like the FX6 and A7S III have dual base ISOs, with the second base at 12,800. If you are not familiar with what that means, it basically allows the camera to see in the dark. That makes a huge difference when I am shooting in dark rooms or on fast-paced shoots where I do not have time to light everything.

Another big reason I stay in the Sony ecosystem is the autofocus. When I am shooting solo or with a small crew, being able to trust that the autofocus will keep my subject sharp is essential. It is especially useful when filming with a gimbal. I can lock focus on a subject’s face and then focus on getting smooth, steady movement, knowing the camera will hold focus.

I also really appreciate the built-in ND filters in the FX6 and FX9. Once you get used to that, it is tough going back to a camera that doesn’t have it. The button layout on these cameras is also really intuitive. When I have to record audio directly into the camera, I have to have my FX9 or FX6. They make managing audio much easier, with physical volume controls and dedicated inputs built into the side of the camera.

Lastly, I just love the image I get out of these cameras. When I’m shooting with baked-in color, Sony’s S-Cinetone profile gives me amazing results right out of camera. And when I want more flexibility for color correction in post, shooting in LOG gives me plenty of room to work with, without the file sizes getting out of hand.

I do not think there is one perfect camera, but for the kind of work I do, Sony has been a great fit. Unless something major changes in the camera world, I do not see myself switching any time soon.