Heat, motion, and megapixels.
Go behind the scenes of this 🔥 high-energy bikini photoshoot with Nia Piedra, captured in stunning detail on both the Canon C80 and the Sony FX3. This video isn’t just eye candy — it’s a full-on cinematic and technical side-by-side of two compact cinema powerhouses under real-world pressure.
Filmed during golden hour on a coastal location, this BTS shoot captures not only the artistry of fashion photography and movement direction — but also the real-world performance of Canon’s new C80 vs Sony’s FX3 in a sun-drenched, backlit scenario with a mix of stills and motion.
🎥 What You’ll See in This Video:
- 🔁 Camera-to-camera comparisons in real-time
- 🔍 Skin tone renderings and contrast handling across brands
- 🎬 Slow-motion b-roll of the model in motion
- 💡 Natural light techniques used for golden-hour bikini photography
- 📸 A blend of photo + video content, showing full-body posing, creative angles, and editorial pacing
- 🎨 Behind-the-scenes color grading insights from both Canon and Sony footage
📷 Camera Specs Tested:
Canon EOS C80
- Format: Super 35mm
- 4K 10-bit internal, Canon Log 3
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- Great for: Soft roll-off and Canon skin tones
Sony FX3
- Format: Full-frame
- 4K 10-bit 4:2:2, S-Log3
- Superior low light, incredible detail
- Great for: Clean sharpness and full-frame bokeh
🎞️ Lenses Used:
- Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 | Sigma 35mm f/1.4
- Sony 85mm f/1.8 | Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
👙 About the Shoot:
Nia Piedra brings the energy in this tropical-inspired photoshoot set near water and sand — perfect for testing skin tone, texture, and motion blur in high-key light. With natural sunlight only and minimal gear, this shoot reflects a realistic content-creator or run-and-gun filmmaker setup.
The goal: Make fire visuals with fast setups and minimal lighting, while putting both cameras head-to-head in terms of skin, motion, highlight control, and dynamic range.
🧠 Who This Video is For:
- Fashion photographers & videographers
- Camera geeks comparing C80 vs FX3
- YouTube creators focused on hybrid content
- Cinematographers looking for new compact cinema gear
- Swimwear & lifestyle content creators
🎬 Workflow Notes:
- Filmed in 4K 24p + 60p slow motion
- Edited in Final Cut Pro / DaVinci Resolve
- LUTs used: Custom soft contrast for Canon and Sony
- Audio: Ambient BTS + licensed cinematic score
- No artificial lighting — bounce board only
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This behind-the-scenes video is intended for creative and educational purposes only. All talent participated with full consent in a professional environment. No commercial swimwear was featured unless otherwise credited. Viewer discretion is advised for stylized swimwear and fashion visuals.
