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Getting Professional-looking Video from Your A7/A7R

One of the reasons you purchased the A7/A7R might have been its ability to capture HD video. Maybe you fancy yourself as Hollywood’s next Robert Rodriquez, and why not? Today’s still cameras capture video in much higher definition than the 16mm movie camera Rodriguez used to shoot his award-winning debut film, El Mariachi. Because of their image quality and ease of use, DSLRs and mirrorless cameras like the A7 and A7R are quickly becoming favorites of filmmakers. So whether you’re already preparing your Oscar acceptance ...

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