a7S II

Google "a7sii IR conversion" Many companies exist that wil remove the IR Cut filter that lines your sensor allowing you to do IR photography. Just know that this will dramatically change your camera, and there IR cameras you can buy that exist for the same price as this conversion will cost you. Per

Not bad in low light, the drop depends on camera age. I have owned em5, em5iii, g9, S5, g9ii. Sold the s5 and got a g100 while I get another full frame. Still not sure if to stay on L mount or if to shift to nikon. Both of them clip highlights if you are not careful. What you will see is worse shado

Well i mean if you're going for documentary style you can easily shoot with a 3 person crew, you can even just do it all by yourself if you're technically proficient enough. Daddy Longlegs looks like it's mostly natural and diegetic light with minimal lighting setups. Their very claustrofobic closeu

Best camera out there for small ob doc IMO. I always liked Sony. First docs were shot with the Z1 which in retrospect was a terrible camera, but at the time it felt magical to go from SD to HD. Sony has a softness to it, that I can’t get with Canon. I like how it renders skin tone better and definit

i shot northern lights with the A7s II and felt the same about that noise reduction. the FX3 and A7s III are better but still have some of that digital feel in shadows. for organic noise the Panasonic GH5S or S5 II actually give you a more filmic grain structure in low light. also look at the Nikon

This. It's not the camera, it's on OP. The a7SII is a fantastic camera.

If you are more trying to get photos than videos. Look into used DSLR’s. Mirrorless cameras are all the hype and deservedly so. However, they are expensive even used. You can get a prosumer or pro level camera in picture quality and features for less than what the entry level mirrorless cameras are.

Sounds like you might be inexperienced at this point which is fine. Unless you can afford to upgrade to a a7siii, I would consider keeping the camera. Shaky footage: use a tripod, get a top handle, or gimbal. That's what everyone does with any camera. You said the screen is tiny, buy an external mon

The A7sii is perfect for this kind of work, especially with that sensor handling the bright sky without blowing out the blossoms.

Not sure why people spend so much time telling you you're doing it wrong instead of answering your question. Answer:Sony A7sii used - $700DJI Ronin S4 mini - $400Laowa 12mm - $650