When we look at a nicely shot scene, as photographers we often think, “I wonder what they shot that with?” Beautiful footage can exist anywhere now, from vlogs to feature films. We’ve gathered some great creators who are sharing their work on TikTok and take a look at their setups. Continue reading for the inside scoop. And to check out even more video and photography content, follow @sonyalpha on TikTok to keep up with the latest from the Alpha Universe.
Beautiful footage can exist anywhere now, from vlogs to feature films. We’ve gathered some great creators who are sharing their work on TikTok and take a look at their setups.
Barbie Kay - @barbiekayy_
Lifestyle and beauty influencer Barbie Kay has grown popular on YouTube and TikTok. She shares vlogs and useful information about makeup and skincare. In the video below, she’s sharing the camera she uses when vlogging, the Sony ZV-1. She says that she definitely recommends it, and by checking out her YouTube you can definitely see the high quality footage!
Maya Kennedy - @Maya_Kennedy
Maya Kennedy is a content creator based in Dallas. She is passionate about making vlogs and lifestyle content and her viewers are responding to what she’s creating. Kennedy is working towards building up her creator business across platforms. And to invest in that goal, she purchased the Sony ZV-1F. We can’t wait to see what she creates with this great camera in hand!
Jowii - @jowiitv
Jowii is a video creator. His TikTok account shares stunning images and video footage he’s created. And the video below is one of our favorite things - an unboxing video! Jowii received an early Christmas gift (potentially from himself) and he’s opening it. It is a Sony FX9! The FX9 is a full frame cinema camera that shoots in 6K. With it, you can capture every detail from the scene with shallow depth of field and stunning bokeh for a truly cinematic look. 15+ stops of dynamic range and Dual Base ISO enable you to capture every nuance, from subtle shadow detail to specular highlights, with an immaculate color palette. Follow Jowii to see how he makes use of this spectacular camera.
Chris Brockhurst - @chrisbrockhurst
Chris Brockhurst is a photographer and gear reviewer. In addition to his well-known review videos, he sometimes shares short films or vlogs on his TikTok and YouTube channels. We love seeing this other side of his work and hearing his thoughts as he’s shooting. In the video below, he’s explaining how the internal ND filter works on his Sony FX6 and how useful it is. Check out his account for more helpful tips and tricks! Learn more about his other setup for livestreaming HERE.
Benj Haisch - @benjhaisch
Benj Haisch is a wedding and adventure elopement photographer. He’s also an accomplished filmmaker. His TikTok account is a place where he teaches people about gear and photography, covering topics such as focal length conversions with APS-C cameras and how to set your pricing. In the video below, he’s showing his followers his super compact, lightweight video setup, which consists of the Sony FX3, the Sony 24mm f/2.8 G lens, and the Sony ECM-B10 Digital Shotgun Microphone.