Exploring the Sony A7s II: A Low Light Adventure

Hello everyone,

How's it going? I hope you’re all doing well. This is Drew here at Arcturus Cinema headquarters, bringing you another exciting blog post. Today, we're diving into a fun experiment piggybacking on the content of my latest video (or should I say vlog?), where I discuss my new camera. Yes, indeed! I've got my hands on the Sony A7s Mark II, and I couldn't wait to put it to the test.

Meet John Hanson: Our Willing Participant

For this experiment, I was fortunate enough to have a great friend of mine, John Hanson, as a test subject – or shall we say, the willing victim! John is a fabulous animator, a mysterious man, and a true Jack of all trades. Having him around made the test shooting experience all the more enjoyable.

The Lenses

For these test shots, I employed two of my favorite lenses. First up was my vintage Nikon 50mm F1.4 lens, which is nothing short of amazing. I was particularly keen to see how it would perform in low-light conditions, combined with the handheld capabilities of the Sony A7s Mark II.

In addition, I utilized my go-to lens for event videography – the Sony 18-105mm F4 G lens. It's technically an APS-C lens, but I love using it on full-frame because of its handy power zoom slider on the side, which is incredibly useful for event videography. So, with these two lenses in hand, I had some fun playing around with the ISO settings and all the usual technical tweaks.

Putting the Sony A7s II to the Test

I took a series of test shots and compiled a quick, fun video capturing the experience. It was a delightful little project, and I thought, why not share it with all of you?

Thank You

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