Sony Alpha A7C (BODY) Mirrorless Camera - Silver (2ND) Second (2ND) / Ex-Demo Product - This product may show signs of carton damage, been repackaged, have been previously opened or used for demonstration or have a mark or imperfection. But otherwise, these items are like NEW. Fast, wide and steadfast AF, rapid-fire continuous shooting and a handy vari-angle LCD monitor help capture the action whenever it happens.
Sony Alpha A7C (BODY) Mirrorless Camera - Silver (2ND) Second (2ND) / Ex-Demo Product - This product may show signs of carton damage, been repackaged, have been previously opened or used for demonstration or have a mark or imperfection. But otherwise, these items are like NEW. Fast, wide and steadfast AF, rapid-fire continuous shooting and a handy vari-angle LCD monitor help capture the action whenever it happens.
Sony Alpha A7C (BODY) Mirrorless Camera - Silver (2ND) Second (2ND) / Ex-Demo Product - This product may show signs of carton damage, been repackaged, have been previously opened or used for demonstration or have a mark or imperfection. But otherwise, these items are like NEW. Fast, wide and steadfast AF, rapid-fire continuous shooting and a handy vari-angle LCD monitor help capture the action whenever it happens.
Sony Alpha A7C (BODY) Mirrorless Camera - Silver (2ND) Second (2ND) / Ex-Demo Product - This product may show signs of carton damage, been repackaged, have been previously opened or used for demonstration or have a mark or imperfection. But otherwise, these items are like NEW. Fast, wide and steadfast AF, rapid-fire continuous shooting and a handy vari-angle LCD monitor help capture the action whenever it happens.
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Sony Α7c Ilce-7c Silver 24.2 Mp Digital Camera [japanese Language
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First of all, the package Adorama assembled (Sony A7CR, extra battery, charger, 128GB UHS II 60v card and camera bag) is the deal of the century.Now for the pros:This camera totally rocks. 61mb Sony BSI sensor. A small form factor. I got the Sigma 50mm f1.2 lens and the images are jaw dropping. (Save $600 from Sony's 50mm f1.2)While reviewers have crapped all over the articulating LCD and EVD I found them to be just fine. The resolution on the articulating screen is just fine. And at .70x the EVF is hardly the horror reviewers would have you believe.Now for a back story: Originally I was going to get the Hasselblad 907X with one of their awesome f2.5 XCD lenses (I was leaning toward the 38mm which is like a 30mm equiv. in full frame). The 907X form factor ... MoreFirst of all, the package Adorama assembled (Sony A7CR, extra battery, charger, 128GB UHS II 60v card and camera bag) is the deal of the century.Now for the pros:This camera totally rocks. 61mb Sony BSI sensor. A small form factor. I got the Sigma 50mm f1.2 lens and the images are jaw dropping. (Save $600 from Sony's 50mm f1.2)While reviewers have crapped all over the articulating LCD and EVD I found them to be just fine. The resolution on the articulating screen is just fine. And at .70x the EVF is hardly the horror reviewers would have you believe.Now for a back story: Originally I was going to get the Hasselblad 907X with one of their awesome f2.5 XCD lenses (I was leaning toward the 38mm which is like a 30mm equiv. in full frame). The 907X form factor with it's upward flipping rear LCD that harkened to the classic Hasselblad 500CM's 6x6 frame turned me on to the square format and the Hasselblad "experience" (peering down into a finder).Then I read about the A7CR (and the A7C II) and its "flippy" screen.I thought with the amazing grip (that is enhanced with an included piece that extends the grip allowing your pinky to add additional grasp to the body) AND shooting in the square 1:1 format I could hold the camera VERTICALLY and achieve a somewhat similar experience (i.e. looking down at an LCD for shot composition. If you're shooting 1:1 it doesn't matter whether the camera is held horizontally or vertically and you'll have a somewhat lightweight 61mp beast with an AF system 907X (with either the 50 mp CFV 50C, 100mp CFV 100X as well as X1D, X2D users can only DREAM about).(Of course if you crave the brilliant Swedish industrial design admittedly the A7CR (and the A7C II) doesn't hold a candle. But essentially for thousands of dollars less than what the Swedes have wrought you can mimic the 907X experience with far superior AF and nearly equally good images (sans the Hasselblad "color science" I suppose but Sony's ain't too shabby either) for THOUSANDS of dollars less.The AF is the best in the business.If you prefer shooting 61mp in the 3:2 format buy Sony's dirt cheap but very sharp (at f4-f5.6) 28mm f2 lens and you've got a poor man's Leica Q3.A poor man's Hasselblad and poor man's Leica Q3 in one body? How cool is that.The iPhone-like touch screen and touch controls are VERY good.Cons?The menu which I hear is a vast improvement from Sony's historically awful menus is actually not all that bad. But it IS overwhelming. While you can certainly plow through it on your own, the pdf "guide" you can download from the Sony Website which reads like War & Peace WILL help you master it. Just be prepared to study it like you would for a Bar Exam.The customizable buttons and personalized setups are daunting.The glowing reviews of the menus and minimalist layouts of the Hasselblads and Leicas DO cause one to wish if Sony could develop camera software that would have a repository of all the functions each camera would always have that would allow you to create a menu you could tailor perfectly to your tastes with just the functions you want but with others available to add should you change your mind.While I've been a huge fan of the fully articulating rear LCD that I first experienced with the Lumix G1 I'm not as fussy about it as some reviewers have been who've complained about the screen having to be swung out to the left side at times.My only problem is this: I like the fact that you can always turn the screen of the rear LCD inward toward the camera body to protect the screen (the rear housing is facing toward you on the back). But when you do that there is a lag time with the EVF when you're ready to shoot (or film) when you bring the EVF to your eye. To make the viewing in the EVF instantaneous the LCD must face outward. (If there's a way for the EVF to remain active when the rear LCD is turned inward I haven't found it yet. It might be something simple like a setting in the dizzying menu system that keeps the EVF on no matter what...in other words by deactivating the sensor that turns the LCD off when you move toward the EVF and vice versa. (By the way the sensor is EXTREMELY sensitive. I was fiddling with the menus and each time my hand came even remotely close to the sensor by the EVF the LCD screen turned black!)So aside from these issues which pale in comparison to what I totally love about this camera, the Sony A7CR is masterpiece.
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Can I give it 7 or 8 stars? I wish I could; it deserves it.This is my 8th or 9th Sony camera and it is by far the best. To fund it I sold my A7Rii and the original A7C and a mediocre Tamron lens with too much circular distortion.When the original A7C arrived I hoped it would be the introduction of a long line of small, light, full framers and that subsequent ones would be released with larger sensors. When it didn't happen after a couple of years I had almost given up hoping but, early this past summer, as rumors bubbled up about a 32mp A7CII, hope renewed and then in August TWO CAMERAS WERE ANNOUNCED--including the 60mp A7CR. I rejoiced--and immediately pre-ordered. It arrived October 12th as promised.I am an anti-shlepper and I hate to change lenses--always ... MoreCan I give it 7 or 8 stars? I wish I could; it deserves it.This is my 8th or 9th Sony camera and it is by far the best. To fund it I sold my A7Rii and the original A7C and a mediocre Tamron lens with too much circular distortion.When the original A7C arrived I hoped it would be the introduction of a long line of small, light, full framers and that subsequent ones would be released with larger sensors. When it didn't happen after a couple of years I had almost given up hoping but, early this past summer, as rumors bubbled up about a 32mp A7CII, hope renewed and then in August TWO CAMERAS WERE ANNOUNCED--including the 60mp A7CR. I rejoiced--and immediately pre-ordered. It arrived October 12th as promised.I am an anti-shlepper and I hate to change lenses--always seeking the lightest, most compact, simplest to use, most effective, photo package to carry. I use zoom lenses exclusively and am often frustrated by their size and weight, and to cover my normal shooting range that meant carrying the Sony/Zeiss 16-35 and the Sony G 24-105--for a mere 44 ounces in addition to the 17 ounces of the A7C..., and if I needed higher resolution, carry the heavier A7Rii. UGH!!! Until now!!!Hoping that the 60mp of the A7CR would enable crop-zooming and seeking to approximate the range of the two zooms mentioned above..., with some skepticism I purchased the (well-reviewed-highly-touted) Sony G 20-70 f4 zoom and have been testing its effectiveness--WITH ROARING SUCCESS!!!The 20mm wide end of the range is quite sufficient for everything I need--tight urban settings, architectural interiors and landscapes (in fact the 16mm was a little too exaggerated so 20mm is actually better). The real test would be the long end of the range. Could cropping a 70mm image to the approximate equivalent of a 150mm focal length be achieved? The 20-70 is so sharp across the field that it accomplishes that with ease..., and more.At 100%, the full image is approximately 36 x 54 inches and, if touched with a bit of sharpening--just amazing. I have also boosted it 2x using Topaz Gigapixel AI and it holds subtle detail. Consequently, my next step is to sell both the 16-35 and 24-105 and the lens transaction will cost about $150 bucks. The earlier-mentioned 2 cameras and Tamron transaction for the A7CR cost a little more, about $1K.The total weight of the A7CR and the 20-70 is about 35 ounces--compared to the previous 62. I believe I am as close to heaven as I will ever be able to achieve. My backup is the 10.5 ounce Sony RX-100vi with a zoom equivalent of 24-200mm.My profound thanks to Sony for keeping the A7C alive!!! And my encouragement to all potential users.BTW, In the reviews of the Sony G 20-70mm f4, there are comments about circular distortions, barreling, etc. The A7CR has Lens Distortion Compensation (if you can find it in the mad-menu) which comes default set to Auto and it works almost perfectly. Maybe a little adjustment required at 20mm for interiors.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Longtime Sony User, first time reviewer. After going through a long line of Sony's and using my Sony A7RIV for what seems like 4 years, this was a total upgrade to the point it required a little bit of a learning curve with all the new capabilities.Let me start by saying I was getting tired of lugging around the A7RIV with a heavy lens and while I could've just bought the 40mm F2.5 G Lens I ended up buying anyway, I thought it's time for an upgrade. Initially I was going to get the Fujifilm X100VI but since you are more likely to contract smallpox than obtain one in the next 6 months I stuck with the company I am most comfortable with and I'm glad I did.First off let's start with how it shoots. Seeing as it has the internals from A7RV my expectations were high and ... MoreLongtime Sony User, first time reviewer. After going through a long line of Sony's and using my Sony A7RIV for what seems like 4 years, this was a total upgrade to the point it required a little bit of a learning curve with all the new capabilities.Let me start by saying I was getting tired of lugging around the A7RIV with a heavy lens and while I could've just bought the 40mm F2.5 G Lens I ended up buying anyway, I thought it's time for an upgrade. Initially I was going to get the Fujifilm X100VI but since you are more likely to contract smallpox than obtain one in the next 6 months I stuck with the company I am most comfortable with and I'm glad I did.First off let's start with how it shoots. Seeing as it has the internals from A7RV my expectations were high and it exceeded them. The 61 MP Full Frame Sensor really leaves room for cropping with absolutely no loss in detail. The Color science is impeccable and the RAW leaves you so much room to grade. Many of my pictures came out sharper than I remember the A7RIV was capable of. Dial in the right preset and you will have perfect JPEGs to just transfer to your phone and share if you choose not to post process.The size is a huge upgrade for me. While many have complained about the viewfinder, I don't wear glasses and found it to be more than acceptable and easy to use. With the Auto switching from the viewfinder to the monitor, the placement of the viewfinder felt like it didn't accidentally switch on me as much as the A7RIV did. This camera with the 40mm F2.5 G is the perfect size and weight for Street and Travel photography. I tried the Fujifilm X100VI and while I love that camera and keeping my pre-order, I am very glad I bought this camera with this lens as it is not only more capable that the Fujifilm but much better in low light and with this lens combo it's almost the same size. The optical viewfinder on the Fujifilm and the film simulations are a huge plus for that camera though.
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Sony Α7c Ilce-7c Silver 24.2 Mp Digital Camera [japanese Language
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First of all, the package Adorama assembled (Sony A7CR, extra battery, charger, 128GB UHS II 60v card and camera bag) is the deal of the century.Now for the pros:This camera totally rocks. 61mb Sony BSI sensor. A small form factor. I got the Sigma 50mm f1.2 lens and the images are jaw dropping. (Save $600 from Sony's 50mm f1.2)While reviewers have crapped all over the articulating LCD and EVD I found them to be just fine. The resolution on the articulating screen is just fine. And at .70x the EVF is hardly the horror reviewers would have you believe.Now for a back story: Originally I was going to get the Hasselblad 907X with one of their awesome f2.5 XCD lenses (I was leaning toward the 38mm which is like a 30mm equiv. in full frame). The 907X form factor ... MoreFirst of all, the package Adorama assembled (Sony A7CR, extra battery, charger, 128GB UHS II 60v card and camera bag) is the deal of the century.Now for the pros:This camera totally rocks. 61mb Sony BSI sensor. A small form factor. I got the Sigma 50mm f1.2 lens and the images are jaw dropping. (Save $600 from Sony's 50mm f1.2)While reviewers have crapped all over the articulating LCD and EVD I found them to be just fine. The resolution on the articulating screen is just fine. And at .70x the EVF is hardly the horror reviewers would have you believe.Now for a back story: Originally I was going to get the Hasselblad 907X with one of their awesome f2.5 XCD lenses (I was leaning toward the 38mm which is like a 30mm equiv. in full frame). The 907X form factor with it's upward flipping rear LCD that harkened to the classic Hasselblad 500CM's 6x6 frame turned me on to the square format and the Hasselblad "experience" (peering down into a finder).Then I read about the A7CR (and the A7C II) and its "flippy" screen.I thought with the amazing grip (that is enhanced with an included piece that extends the grip allowing your pinky to add additional grasp to the body) AND shooting in the square 1:1 format I could hold the camera VERTICALLY and achieve a somewhat similar experience (i.e. looking down at an LCD for shot composition. If you're shooting 1:1 it doesn't matter whether the camera is held horizontally or vertically and you'll have a somewhat lightweight 61mp beast with an AF system 907X (with either the 50 mp CFV 50C, 100mp CFV 100X as well as X1D, X2D users can only DREAM about).(Of course if you crave the brilliant Swedish industrial design admittedly the A7CR (and the A7C II) doesn't hold a candle. But essentially for thousands of dollars less than what the Swedes have wrought you can mimic the 907X experience with far superior AF and nearly equally good images (sans the Hasselblad "color science" I suppose but Sony's ain't too shabby either) for THOUSANDS of dollars less.The AF is the best in the business.If you prefer shooting 61mp in the 3:2 format buy Sony's dirt cheap but very sharp (at f4-f5.6) 28mm f2 lens and you've got a poor man's Leica Q3.A poor man's Hasselblad and poor man's Leica Q3 in one body? How cool is that.The iPhone-like touch screen and touch controls are VERY good.Cons?The menu which I hear is a vast improvement from Sony's historically awful menus is actually not all that bad. But it IS overwhelming. While you can certainly plow through it on your own, the pdf "guide" you can download from the Sony Website which reads like War & Peace WILL help you master it. Just be prepared to study it like you would for a Bar Exam.The customizable buttons and personalized setups are daunting.The glowing reviews of the menus and minimalist layouts of the Hasselblads and Leicas DO cause one to wish if Sony could develop camera software that would have a repository of all the functions each camera would always have that would allow you to create a menu you could tailor perfectly to your tastes with just the functions you want but with others available to add should you change your mind.While I've been a huge fan of the fully articulating rear LCD that I first experienced with the Lumix G1 I'm not as fussy about it as some reviewers have been who've complained about the screen having to be swung out to the left side at times.My only problem is this: I like the fact that you can always turn the screen of the rear LCD inward toward the camera body to protect the screen (the rear housing is facing toward you on the back). But when you do that there is a lag time with the EVF when you're ready to shoot (or film) when you bring the EVF to your eye. To make the viewing in the EVF instantaneous the LCD must face outward. (If there's a way for the EVF to remain active when the rear LCD is turned inward I haven't found it yet. It might be something simple like a setting in the dizzying menu system that keeps the EVF on no matter what...in other words by deactivating the sensor that turns the LCD off when you move toward the EVF and vice versa. (By the way the sensor is EXTREMELY sensitive. I was fiddling with the menus and each time my hand came even remotely close to the sensor by the EVF the LCD screen turned black!)So aside from these issues which pale in comparison to what I totally love about this camera, the Sony A7CR is masterpiece.
Can I give it 7 or 8 stars? I wish I could; it deserves it.This is my 8th or 9th Sony camera and it is by far the best. To fund it I sold my A7Rii and the original A7C and a mediocre Tamron lens with too much circular distortion.When the original A7C arrived I hoped it would be the introduction of a long line of small, light, full framers and that subsequent ones would be released with larger sensors. When it didn't happen after a couple of years I had almost given up hoping but, early this past summer, as rumors bubbled up about a 32mp A7CII, hope renewed and then in August TWO CAMERAS WERE ANNOUNCED--including the 60mp A7CR. I rejoiced--and immediately pre-ordered. It arrived October 12th as promised.I am an anti-shlepper and I hate to change lenses--always ... MoreCan I give it 7 or 8 stars? I wish I could; it deserves it.This is my 8th or 9th Sony camera and it is by far the best. To fund it I sold my A7Rii and the original A7C and a mediocre Tamron lens with too much circular distortion.When the original A7C arrived I hoped it would be the introduction of a long line of small, light, full framers and that subsequent ones would be released with larger sensors. When it didn't happen after a couple of years I had almost given up hoping but, early this past summer, as rumors bubbled up about a 32mp A7CII, hope renewed and then in August TWO CAMERAS WERE ANNOUNCED--including the 60mp A7CR. I rejoiced--and immediately pre-ordered. It arrived October 12th as promised.I am an anti-shlepper and I hate to change lenses--always seeking the lightest, most compact, simplest to use, most effective, photo package to carry. I use zoom lenses exclusively and am often frustrated by their size and weight, and to cover my normal shooting range that meant carrying the Sony/Zeiss 16-35 and the Sony G 24-105--for a mere 44 ounces in addition to the 17 ounces of the A7C..., and if I needed higher resolution, carry the heavier A7Rii. UGH!!! Until now!!!Hoping that the 60mp of the A7CR would enable crop-zooming and seeking to approximate the range of the two zooms mentioned above..., with some skepticism I purchased the (well-reviewed-highly-touted) Sony G 20-70 f4 zoom and have been testing its effectiveness--WITH ROARING SUCCESS!!!The 20mm wide end of the range is quite sufficient for everything I need--tight urban settings, architectural interiors and landscapes (in fact the 16mm was a little too exaggerated so 20mm is actually better). The real test would be the long end of the range. Could cropping a 70mm image to the approximate equivalent of a 150mm focal length be achieved? The 20-70 is so sharp across the field that it accomplishes that with ease..., and more.At 100%, the full image is approximately 36 x 54 inches and, if touched with a bit of sharpening--just amazing. I have also boosted it 2x using Topaz Gigapixel AI and it holds subtle detail. Consequently, my next step is to sell both the 16-35 and 24-105 and the lens transaction will cost about $150 bucks. The earlier-mentioned 2 cameras and Tamron transaction for the A7CR cost a little more, about $1K.The total weight of the A7CR and the 20-70 is about 35 ounces--compared to the previous 62. I believe I am as close to heaven as I will ever be able to achieve. My backup is the 10.5 ounce Sony RX-100vi with a zoom equivalent of 24-200mm.My profound thanks to Sony for keeping the A7C alive!!! And my encouragement to all potential users.BTW, In the reviews of the Sony G 20-70mm f4, there are comments about circular distortions, barreling, etc. The A7CR has Lens Distortion Compensation (if you can find it in the mad-menu) which comes default set to Auto and it works almost perfectly. Maybe a little adjustment required at 20mm for interiors.
Longtime Sony User, first time reviewer. After going through a long line of Sony's and using my Sony A7RIV for what seems like 4 years, this was a total upgrade to the point it required a little bit of a learning curve with all the new capabilities.Let me start by saying I was getting tired of lugging around the A7RIV with a heavy lens and while I could've just bought the 40mm F2.5 G Lens I ended up buying anyway, I thought it's time for an upgrade. Initially I was going to get the Fujifilm X100VI but since you are more likely to contract smallpox than obtain one in the next 6 months I stuck with the company I am most comfortable with and I'm glad I did.First off let's start with how it shoots. Seeing as it has the internals from A7RV my expectations were high and ... MoreLongtime Sony User, first time reviewer. After going through a long line of Sony's and using my Sony A7RIV for what seems like 4 years, this was a total upgrade to the point it required a little bit of a learning curve with all the new capabilities.Let me start by saying I was getting tired of lugging around the A7RIV with a heavy lens and while I could've just bought the 40mm F2.5 G Lens I ended up buying anyway, I thought it's time for an upgrade. Initially I was going to get the Fujifilm X100VI but since you are more likely to contract smallpox than obtain one in the next 6 months I stuck with the company I am most comfortable with and I'm glad I did.First off let's start with how it shoots. Seeing as it has the internals from A7RV my expectations were high and it exceeded them. The 61 MP Full Frame Sensor really leaves room for cropping with absolutely no loss in detail. The Color science is impeccable and the RAW leaves you so much room to grade. Many of my pictures came out sharper than I remember the A7RIV was capable of. Dial in the right preset and you will have perfect JPEGs to just transfer to your phone and share if you choose not to post process.The size is a huge upgrade for me. While many have complained about the viewfinder, I don't wear glasses and found it to be more than acceptable and easy to use. With the Auto switching from the viewfinder to the monitor, the placement of the viewfinder felt like it didn't accidentally switch on me as much as the A7RIV did. This camera with the 40mm F2.5 G is the perfect size and weight for Street and Travel photography. I tried the Fujifilm X100VI and while I love that camera and keeping my pre-order, I am very glad I bought this camera with this lens as it is not only more capable that the Fujifilm but much better in low light and with this lens combo it's almost the same size. The optical viewfinder on the Fujifilm and the film simulations are a huge plus for that camera though.
When Mirrorless cameras first came onto the market, the idea was to keep cameras small and lightweight. Many of us moved into mirrorless echosytem exactly for those reasons particularly Sony when a6000 came into the market. I later moved to full-frame with A7III but was disappointed to find Sony's full-frame line-up getting as bloated as other manufacturers in subsequent generations. In many ways, this particular camera is Sony's back to the roots moments. The camera is almost as powerful as its obese siblings keeping the whole package petite. It has some obvious flaws, the most important one being the shutter: only electronic front curtain shutter and the mechanical shutter being capped at 1/4000. If you like bokeh and use Sony's 1.4 glasses, you'll frequently hit ... MoreWhen Mirrorless cameras first came onto the market, the idea was to keep cameras small and lightweight. Many of us moved into mirrorless echosytem exactly for those reasons particularly Sony when a6000 came into the market. I later moved to full-frame with A7III but was disappointed to find Sony's full-frame line-up getting as bloated as other manufacturers in subsequent generations. In many ways, this particular camera is Sony's back to the roots moments. The camera is almost as powerful as its obese siblings keeping the whole package petite. It has some obvious flaws, the most important one being the shutter: only electronic front curtain shutter and the mechanical shutter being capped at 1/4000. If you like bokeh and use Sony's 1.4 glasses, you'll frequently hit the shutter limit and will be forced to use electronics-only. I still wonder, why the heck Sony never puts an in-built ND in all of their cameras. In any case, this is a step in the right direction for Sony. In many ways, this camera and its younger brother A7CII are the A6000-days for Sony!
As the happy owner of a Sony A7R IV, the A7c is a compromise camera for me.I needed something light and compact (and less expensive) to hike and bike in the tropical heat of Cambodia for 17 days.The A7C paired with the 35mm f/2.8 Sonnar pancake lens fit the bill perfectly. I carried it on my belt or on a shoulder strap in a Lowepro Adventure SH 100 ii case, which fits like a glove.Again, it’s a compromise — resolution is noticeably less than the A7R IV and the customization options are more limited on the A7C. Also, when holding the camera in the horizontal (landscape) position, you can’t see the rear monitor through polarized sunglasses, which is a major hassle and, frankly, kind of a stupid design in what is clearly designed to be a travel camera. I read ... MoreAs the happy owner of a Sony A7R IV, the A7c is a compromise camera for me.I needed something light and compact (and less expensive) to hike and bike in the tropical heat of Cambodia for 17 days.The A7C paired with the 35mm f/2.8 Sonnar pancake lens fit the bill perfectly. I carried it on my belt or on a shoulder strap in a Lowepro Adventure SH 100 ii case, which fits like a glove.Again, it’s a compromise — resolution is noticeably less than the A7R IV and the customization options are more limited on the A7C. Also, when holding the camera in the horizontal (landscape) position, you can’t see the rear monitor through polarized sunglasses, which is a major hassle and, frankly, kind of a stupid design in what is clearly designed to be a travel camera. I read that this has been corrected in the A7C II, but I didn’t want to shell out the extra money for the newer version.On the plus side, the A7C costs much less than the A7R IV, the RAW images are one third the file size, write speed is much faster and of course it is much smaller and lighter. I would not have wanted to lug the A7R IV around on the bike, nor leave it in my luggage or hotel room.I’m happy with the image quality (provided I don’t start pixel peeping) and with the focus performance.I did bring a Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 with me. It spent most of the trip in my luggage, but I used it with a tripod at certain locations when I was not biking. Performance was good with that lens, as well.
I purchased the a7c year ago from B&H. It’s awesome (a much overused word but true). This full frame digital camera as small as APS, 4/3 and film rangefinders is a winner! Smartphones are becoming so capable, (except for terrible ergonomics, no super telephotos, no interchangeable batteries or chips), so I think Sony hit a sweet market spot with a compact full frame capable camera. It appears sharper than some higher MP cameras. The newer version is a tiny bit sharper at 33 MP but that doesn’t add up to a great jump in enlarge-ability because blowups are a geometric function; that is it takes 4x the MPs to double the print size, or 100MP to double a 25MP 8x10to a 16x20” and 33MP only enlarges that 8x10 to 9.4x11.7. That makes the a7C a relative bargain as the ... MoreI purchased the a7c year ago from B&H. It’s awesome (a much overused word but true). This full frame digital camera as small as APS, 4/3 and film rangefinders is a winner! Smartphones are becoming so capable, (except for terrible ergonomics, no super telephotos, no interchangeable batteries or chips), so I think Sony hit a sweet market spot with a compact full frame capable camera. It appears sharper than some higher MP cameras. The newer version is a tiny bit sharper at 33 MP but that doesn’t add up to a great jump in enlarge-ability because blowups are a geometric function; that is it takes 4x the MPs to double the print size, or 100MP to double a 25MP 8x10to a 16x20” and 33MP only enlarges that 8x10 to 9.4x11.7. That makes the a7C a relative bargain as the camera is far sharper than expected with great lenses and “I love the a7c for its compact rangefinder shape for travel and street use so I intended to use it as an affordable M digital rangefinder, to replace film, so at first I used my small M rangefinder lenses via AF adapters.Some with big hands may feel the rear controls are a bit finicky, and seem fragile, but that’s the trade off. Also the EVR isn’t all that visible in beach & snow, but tops smartphones because it at least has one also interchangeable batteries interchangeable storage, tripod and hand ergonomics. Last but not least a wide lens range from 10mm to supertele with a unique compact and sharp AF- Stabilized Minolta/Sony mirror lens still available with a great AF adapter. The system includes the spectacular 20-70mm G which is a great travel and street lens, when used with 1.4X Clearvue the zoom becomes an effective 20-100mm, and lets you avoid the ultra wide zoom “trinity”. You can carry 2 compact lenses, just adding the 70-200 or if on safari,I only wish it had built in perspective and tilted horizon correction like some cameras and smartphones.
Why 3 stars? Well, the A7CR is a great, tiny, relatively light full frame camera with impressive IQ capability. It can be a great vacation camera. But...Shutter - The mechanical shutter is ridiculously loud. A friend's full frame Canon DSLR is quieter. So, the electronic shutter is an option, but rolling shutter can be really bad when things move.Menu - Some people say the menu is good, but I find it to be rather convoluted and it always reverts to the beginning if I am trying to adjust something that might take a few iterations. That is annoying. Yes, i have used menus from other camera makers and Sony's is not better than anyone else's. Sony's PDF download version is little better than the on-camera menu.IBIS - The stabilization is helpful when shutter speeds ... MoreWhy 3 stars? Well, the A7CR is a great, tiny, relatively light full frame camera with impressive IQ capability. It can be a great vacation camera. But...Shutter - The mechanical shutter is ridiculously loud. A friend's full frame Canon DSLR is quieter. So, the electronic shutter is an option, but rolling shutter can be really bad when things move.Menu - Some people say the menu is good, but I find it to be rather convoluted and it always reverts to the beginning if I am trying to adjust something that might take a few iterations. That is annoying. Yes, i have used menus from other camera makers and Sony's is not better than anyone else's. Sony's PDF download version is little better than the on-camera menu.IBIS - The stabilization is helpful when shutter speeds drop as light gets lower, but the camera's IBIS is far, far from competitive with the best.C'mon Sony, it's 2024, you can do better!EVF cannot show the histogram and level at the same time-That is an annoying restriction by Sony.Ok, the camera is really small for its capabilities, and it begs to be used with compact, lightweight glass. The sensor delivers all that I ask of it, and resolution is impressive. My three star rating does not mean that I do not like the A7CR: I use it for much of my photography, and the results are great. I plan to keep it for a long time. I rarely do video, so almost everything I do is stills-related. Battery life is very good for my purposes.The EVF is not class-leading, but it really does not deserve any hate. It is good enough.The lack of a joystick means that I use focus and recompose with AFCS-tracking. It works, usually. No I cannot use a touchscreen to locate the focus point since things change unpredictably with an active touchscreen between shots.So, the A7CR is full of limitations and odd characteristics, but overall, it is a very capable small camera that shoots well above its size. I recommend it with caveats as mentioned above.
OMG, I love this camera (for casual usage or backup camera). I am upgrading from a7R4 and love the improved autofocus and video capabilities. No dual SD card, but this isn't for paid engagements, and so that’s fine for me. And I will live quite happily with a more limited EVF in exchange for a smaller, less-imposing camera. The flipout back screen is good for selfies, but not as good as what you'd get on a7R5. (I really use the tilt feature a lot more than the flipout feature, but, again, fine tradeoff for smaller camera. And I guess it’s a matter of personal tastes, anyway.)FWIW, I got this bundled with a Lexar v60 SD card. Be aware that the a7CR’s XAVC S-I 4K (with 4:2:2 10-bit, anyway) requires v90 cards, so you’ll have to use the XAVC S 4K or XAVC HS 4K codecs ... MoreOMG, I love this camera (for casual usage or backup camera). I am upgrading from a7R4 and love the improved autofocus and video capabilities. No dual SD card, but this isn't for paid engagements, and so that’s fine for me. And I will live quite happily with a more limited EVF in exchange for a smaller, less-imposing camera. The flipout back screen is good for selfies, but not as good as what you'd get on a7R5. (I really use the tilt feature a lot more than the flipout feature, but, again, fine tradeoff for smaller camera. And I guess it’s a matter of personal tastes, anyway.)FWIW, I got this bundled with a Lexar v60 SD card. Be aware that the a7CR’s XAVC S-I 4K (with 4:2:2 10-bit, anyway) requires v90 cards, so you’ll have to use the XAVC S 4K or XAVC HS 4K codecs only (which many would prefer to use, anyway, because of the more manageable asset sizes). You might want to buy a v90 if you plan on using 4K XAVC S-I codec. Not a huge limitation, but just a “heads up”.My only problem with the camera so far was (with latest firmware), I turned off the camera while video was writing to SD, and the camera completely glitched out, in a perpetual “writing to SD” mode. I finally had to pull the battery out. My past Sony cameras have always handled this gracefully and but is a serious bug in this camera.My final criticism is that while Catalyst stabilization is mind-blowing, but be aware that if you use the free Catalyst Browse, you lose 10-bit data (which is really only a problem if you are doing a lot of color grading). You need the paid Catalyst Prepare if you want to preserve 10-bit data during stabilization. (Or just don't use Catalyst, and use a gimbal or what have you.)But I am loving the camera with the above caveats notwithstanding. I've paired this with small 24/2.8 and 40/2.5 lenses, and it's an absolutely brilliant camera in a small package. Wonderful “street” camera. My old 25/1.8 Zeiss also is a nice pairing, too. Loving it.
I bought this camera because I trusted the Target name and thought Target was having a sale for Memorial Day or something. I didn't pay enough attention. This product is not sold by Target, it is sold by 6ave. Target is an authorized retailer for Sony products, 6ave is not. It seems 6ave has a reputation for being shady, commonly selling "gray market" cameras intended for other countries without informing the customer. For the camera I received, the box looked wrong- per Sony customer service, it was supposed to say UC-2 on the label (for US and Canada maybe?), but instead said AFI, under another sticker that was placed to cover that part of the sticker but you could still see through it. They speculated that it was a box meant for another region of the world. They ... MoreI bought this camera because I trusted the Target name and thought Target was having a sale for Memorial Day or something. I didn't pay enough attention. This product is not sold by Target, it is sold by 6ave. Target is an authorized retailer for Sony products, 6ave is not. It seems 6ave has a reputation for being shady, commonly selling "gray market" cameras intended for other countries without informing the customer. For the camera I received, the box looked wrong- per Sony customer service, it was supposed to say UC-2 on the label (for US and Canada maybe?), but instead said AFI, under another sticker that was placed to cover that part of the sticker but you could still see through it. They speculated that it was a box meant for another region of the world. They also said that the serial number checked out and hadn't been registerd before, but the extent of their checking was that it was a 7 digit serial number, which some other regions of the world have as well, such as Africa. They can't actually tell which 7-digit region it is from. It's possible the camera was diverted from another country but was otherwise authentic. I wish I could have checked, but the included battery wasn't taking a charge after I charged it for a good 8 hours. Maybe the battery was counterfit. That's the problem with a non-authorized retailer. The trust is gone. You don't know if you can trust anything. Was the camera itself legit? All of its parts? Was it used? Sony doesn't ship their cameras with any kind of seals or stickers so it's hard to know. Retailers can get away with all kinds of shenanigans, so all you have to go on is their reputation. Once I saw that the box was wrong, I had to question everything, and the battery sealed the deal. I wanted out. To be fair, Target did accept my return. They say it has to be unopened, but there is no sticker seal, so they could have denied me a refund even if I hadn't looked inside. As is, the Guest Services rep called over their manager once they saw an almost $3k return with a seemingly open box, and they carefully verified that every piece was present and the camera was the correct model, checked against both the box and the product page. You take a huge risk dealing with these kinds of businesses. This easily could have gone badly for me if it had shown up with the wrong camera model or something. You do NOT want to be in a situation where you are trying to return an already open box from a shady retailer. So thank you Target for accepting my return, but shame on you for allowing a shady third party retailer to use your good name to mislead your customers. Do not buy Sony cameras from non-authorized retailers, do not buy them from 6ave, do not buy them from Target.
I am looking for a full frame that can be an everyday carry around for photography and this one is very appealing. I had the A7R2, replaced it with the A7RIII. The A7RV is actually a disappointment because Sony focused more on the video than the "R" for resolution. So the advantage of the A7CR is that it has the same sensor, while losing a bunch of stuff I dont and wouldnt use. I like the old-school rangefinder appearance but I'm an old-school photographer in practice. I rarely use anything more than aperature, shutter speed and ISO so when the basic operation becomes more complicated, it becomes frustrating.Out of the box, the touch screen became frustrating because even when I was looking throught the viewfinder and it was off, somehow my face would touch the ... MoreI am looking for a full frame that can be an everyday carry around for photography and this one is very appealing. I had the A7R2, replaced it with the A7RIII. The A7RV is actually a disappointment because Sony focused more on the video than the "R" for resolution. So the advantage of the A7CR is that it has the same sensor, while losing a bunch of stuff I dont and wouldnt use. I like the old-school rangefinder appearance but I'm an old-school photographer in practice. I rarely use anything more than aperature, shutter speed and ISO so when the basic operation becomes more complicated, it becomes frustrating.Out of the box, the touch screen became frustrating because even when I was looking throught the viewfinder and it was off, somehow my face would touch the screen and change the focus point. The Fn button doesn't have the ISO and instead this is located on the touchscreen. In the time I had, I did not have the time to try to figure out if that could be changed and how, and if I turned off the touch for the screen how would I change ISO without going to the Menu. It does have programmable buttons so that was one way. So at the end of the day the software for these cameras is too complicated and packed with a bunch of complex and narrowly focused options that I can never see how its practical to use 90% of it in the field.That's why I much prefer Leica's approach and have enjoyed renting their Q series. I was just hoping that the Sony could fit the bill at a bit more than half the cost...The images are fantastic. The detail captured is noticeably better over the 42MP of the III.So, still on the fence....The rental itself was perfect, as always
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