Mirrorless for wedding videography

Danthus · 10 Sep 2019 at 08:00

I am looking at some recommendations in regards to a mirrorless setup for weddings.

I am looking at used gear, to begin with as I am not sure if it is something I want to pursue.

So far I seem to be coming back to the Sony A7II, that is in my budget, used.

I am a little concerned by the overheating comments and also do I really need to record in 4K?

Is it a good option for the £900 mark or should I be looking at something else?

iamtheoneneo · 10 Sep 2019 at 12:41

Is this a buisness venture or just for personal means?

You never have to shoot in any format ... but what you shoot in will always have its pros and cons to overall workflow.

A7 ii is pretty old though, if your exclusively using a camera to film in that price range I would look at a gh5. Guess it depends if you need to invest in glass or already have sony stuff.

Danthus · 10 Sep 2019 at 13:34

I photography weddings now so video maybe something I push on with if I enjoy it.

I’ve got two friends weddings this year, they know I’ve never filmed them before so that is fine.

I would need glass but I could hire it to begin with.

I have looked at the GH5 but the crop sensor has put me off.

Danthus · 10 Sep 2019 at 13:38

One other thing. I would want which ever camera to be fully compatible with. DJI Ronin or the Zhyuen Crane

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 10 Sep 2019 at 13:43

What do you shoot with now?

Danthus · 10 Sep 2019 at 13:47

Nikon D750’s

Admiral Huddy · 10 Sep 2019 at 13:55

Shot with what ever works for you and what you feel comfortable with to get the result needed. Remember, you'll be carrying most of this equipment around for most of the day and 2 full frame DSLRs on your shoulders can play havoc on your back by the end of the day.. My only prerequisite would be fast dual card storage for backups and decent ISO capability to accompany a collection of f/2.8 lenses throughout the focal lengths.

Danthus · 10 Sep 2019 at 15:21

Dual cards rules out the A7II.

Admiral Huddy · 10 Sep 2019 at 15:58

OldCoals said:
Dual cards rules out the A7II.

Indeed.

I shot my first wedding on a 7d with single card.. It wasn't able to relax until the images were backed up and triple backed up during lunch.

Danthus · 11 Sep 2019 at 16:42

Admiral Huddy said:
Shot with whatever works for you and what you feel comfortable with to get the result needed. Remember, you'll be carrying most of this equipment around for most of the day and 2 full-frame DSLRs on your shoulders can play havoc on your back by the end of the day.. My only prerequisite would be fast dual card storage for backups and decent ISO capability to accompany a collection of f/2.8 lenses throughout the focal lengths.

Admiral Huddy said:
Indeed.

I shot my first wedding on a 7d with a single card.. It wasn't able to relax until the images were backed up and triple backed up during lunch.

I'm not going to use the D750's to film with, I don't think they are up to it couple that with the weight I don't think they are a good combination with a Ronin Gimbal.

The A7 only has one card slot so that rules that out.

I am left with the GH5?

m3csl2004 · 15 Sep 2019 at 14:47

XT-3?

LiE · 16 Sep 2019 at 19:39

m3csl2004 said:
XT-3?

This. Lenses are very well priced too.