The camera can shoot 241 RAW full-frame photos in a row, with no audio and no blackout. The best part? It’s SILENT during these special moments. For example, when I’m shooting a stop-motion wedding video, I like to use the camera’s 20fps burst mode and remove frames in post for key moments like the first look or the kiss and “I do”. This is because I’m often capturing moments as they happen rather than getting to direct the motion. Sony α9: When I shoot stop-motion outside my studio, I bring my Sony α9.
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With stop-motion, α7R III allows me to have full control in manipulating my images in post- capturing so much data that gives me confidence to crop in, pull out shadows and adjust coloring. I literally couldn’t live without it! This camera is my go-to for stop-motion in studio, and it really sold me with features like focus peaking, the 42 Megapixel Sensor, articulating LCD screen, and the compact size compared to what I was shooting with before. The day I had to send it back, I went online and bought it. Sony α7R III: Before I switched to shooting with Sony gear, I rented the α7R III for one month. The Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master allowed me to showcase the juicy details in all their glory, while dropping out the background. The shoot below was all about capturing the deliciousness of a plant-based burger. Sony 85mm f/1.4 G Master: This is my go-to when I want a beautiful, soft background behind either a product or portrait. The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM helped me capture the emotion and detail of this special moment- without interfering with the ceremony at all! When capturing the kiss during this wedding ceremony, I was on an upper balcony super far away from the couple. I like to be far away and still get those close-up details of the day. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master: I use this lens to shoot stop-motion wedding ceremonies. I don’t always know what the distance between my camera and subject will be beforehand, or how large the scene I’m shooting will be, so the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM is most often my reliable best bet. In the video below for Fjällräven, I was able to style the flatlay grid of items and then adjust the focal length of the lens accordingly. It’s versatile, sharp, and almost never leaves my camera. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master: This is my most-used lens, in-studio and out. I love that it allowed me to pan upwards in post and show off the beautiful ceiling as well as all the action happening on the ground floor! It also comes in handy when I’m shooting overhead in-studio and need to fit more in frame! In this photo I was able to show the expansive atmosphere of Grand Central Station with the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM. Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master: I love using this lens in situations where I want to emphasize scale, like stop-motion within landscapes. See the Sony Alpha gear inside Colette Peri’s kit for stop-motion animation. Below is my trusty list of all my favorite gear and an explanation of why each earns a spot in my bag. I shoot stop-motion videos for brands, people and products, so my kit has to be versatile for shooting in-studio and outdoors/on-location. We talked with her to learn more about the Sony Alpha mirrorless gear she uses for her impressive stop-motion work and why. She creates stand-out stop-motion videos that have become popular among many brands, and she also happens to be a member of the first class of Alpha Female Creators-In-Residence. Colette Peri ( is a photographer and creative most known for her stop-motion animation work.