Experienced editors often weigh the built-in tools against third-party alternatives:

“Using Multi-Camera sequences allows you to sync automatically and creates a new element that can be renamed while retaining all metadata.” Reddit · r/editors · 3 years ago

In the latest versions (like Premiere Pro 2025), you can use linear timecode to align footage instantly with just two clicks, which is highly effective if your camera and recorder were "jam-synced" on set. Precision & Troubleshooting