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Sony A7s and Metabones Speed Booster Sony E to Canon EF Review

I recently rented this camera for a special project I knew was mostly comprised of low light shooting. Before I continue to puts around with my conclusion I would like to share I was especially content with this set up. 

I had heard this camera was a low light beast and that caught my attention as most of what I shoot consists of low natural light in guerrilla settings. Not only did I choose to shoot with this body and Metabones adapter, I was also excited to try Sony's S-log2 on a dSLR. This camera setting is a camera profile giving the operator the option to shoot in the flattest possible setting for the most flexibility when color grading. 

RESULTS

When shooting in S-log2 midday, I was able to capture an image ranging from 13 to 14 stops of dynamic range. This being said, this was achieved when shooting at Sony S-log2's native ISO of 3200.

This being said, this camera native ISO of 3200 proved to me that this camera was mostly meant to be shot in low light situations. When testing this camera in the middle of the night, it performed especially well. I tested the camera at multiple f-stops and ISO's and each time the image produced was surprisingly not grainy. This included shooting from ISO 3200 at f4.0, to ISO 128,000 at f1.0. 

CONCLUSION

I really enjoyed using this set up when shooting in low light situations, one of them being on rooftop in the middle of the night in there middle of Los Angeles. However, this review was not only to co,pimento the camera but to also share my warnings as well. Be sure to set this camera's setting in a standard color profile to assure you a correctly exposing your setting, because as usual the camera monitor lies. Also, as it can be assumed, the Metabones Speed Booster  allows you to shoot in f1.0, which is useless unless you are a shooting a subject that doesn't move. However, if your shooting a product, such as booze or a cologne bottle, it looks amazing. Also, when shooting 120fps, yes, it is incredible that a dSLR can now shoot in this setting, but when shooting in a low light setting, honestly do not use it unless you have any some kind of light source other than street lights or the natural light of the city.

I hope you found this review to be helpful and also be warned that this is a review, and only consists of my personal opinion. If you would like to find out more about this camera, just rent it! It's only like $150 for four days at LensRentals.com. Which I must say, is an incredible company that is actually very reliable and helpful. GO KILL IT!

I am very pleased to release "flight", inspired by ALB's comic book. The film is for anyone who have ever felt uncomfortable in a new space.