The Reason I'm Switching to Sony After 14 Years With Canon as a Professional Photographer
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- After 14 years with Canon as a professional photographer, I'm switching to Sony... In this video, I tell you the main reason why I'm going to get a Sony camera and leave my Canon gear behind... It'll help you choose the right gear for your specific needs. :)
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Anybody else as sentimental as me about camera brands? 😅 I just love Canon and 14 years is a lot! But I’m excited for the new upcoming changes in my camera bag. 😍
I understand how you feel. I still love Pentax. 😊
@@aaronwoods7523 Right? 🥺❤️
I agree with your reason 100%. Im new to photography and my Canon camera has only half hotshoe so i can only buy Canon flashes and accessories..... Limiting customers choices like this makes me disappointed in them and im looking into Sony next.
I shoot with Fujifilm GFX 100s, so I'm not into any of these. I also don't shoot sports or action, maybe I would get Canon R5c for an all around kit, there is 28-70mm f2 for example and other amazing RF lenses. The prices are quite crazy, but some of the lenses are superior to what Sony have, but I like also the options on Sony from Sigma for example.
The purpose of the photography decides the gear.
Still in love with Fuji, I understand your choices, once in the Canikon system, you only have their lenses to choose from. Best of luck with the Sony, let us know how it goes. Seems like a fine contender to me.
Switched from Nikon to Sony last year and have zero regrets! The options for lenses and video sealed the deal. My favorite lenses are my Sony 85mm 1.8 and Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art.
I would assume you switched from Nikon DSLR to Sony Mirrorless? I switched from Nikon Z, to Sony, and had nothing but regrets for two years :D
@@pestera Why?
How’s the updates going for your camera?
I am enjoying z9 with z 800 mm f6.3 vRs lens for birding and sony wildlife lens are overpriced
nikon to anything is a good change aha
I've been in the same process, for 14 years with Canon, in love and now finding myself in this dilemma about mirrorless cameras and Canon's great limitation in addition to the abusive prices. I found your video precisely to find support on which camera to buy and mainly, due to the variety of lenses and prices that Sony offers. I'm getting closer and closer to leaving my great love because she hasn't evolved like the competition.
Thank you for the incredible and enlightening video.
I get it! (Canon girl here, too - although I have gotten into Fuji lately) I do agree 100% with your commentary about third-party lenses being blocked by Canon…and Canon not doing the right thing for it’s loyal photographers. I do agree that one camera system is far more practical for someone who is not stuck in a studio all of the time.
EF lens work great on Canon mirrorless.
Canon just release Third party lenses with autofocus so....
@@bngr_bngr That's what I'm doing
I switched to Sony several years ago after my Canon was stolen along with all my lenses. At the time my main reason for choosing Sony was I wanted a full frame mirorrless so I could adapt old lenses. I don't shoot much video but the IBIS really helps in low light situations like live music. There are tradeoffs of course but it works for me.
That's one reason I switched to the A7RIII, just to use my Carl Zeiss manual primes in Pentax K mount with focus peaking and exposure zebras.
The Distagon's and Planar's are last a lifetime lenses with phenomenal build and image quality and it's really all about making those work.
The K-1 was a great camera, but I struggled manual focusing with a DSLR. Sold 24 lenses off too.
The A7RV also allows you to shoot 30 and 15 MP raws, so you have some flexibility there.
I personally shoot the A1 for my birds in flight, but I’m looking at the canon r6ii for the pre capture functions
If you like Sigma Art lenses, get the Canon and get the adapter. That's what I did and it's amazing. AF is just as good as native mirrorless lenses (sometimes better).
I love the look & feel of Canon mid & full frame cameras & I have been wondering if i should move to a mirrorless camera or even switch to Sony.
Now I only shoot astrophotography & Sony seems to be better in low light / noise from the reviews I've seen on RUclips. Also the fact you can get 3rd party lenses for mirrorless with Sony cheaper & not have to use an adapter is a huge reason for me to switch the only thing holding me back is that Sony camera bodies dont look & feel like a canon or nikon body.
OK, I was blown away by the heading!!! I"m a Sony shooter but I see lots of advantages in the Canon system. So I'm writing this at the start of your video, waiting to hear the answer to the question....
All right, I hear your reasons and they make perfect sense.
You might find the camera a pain in the hand after a while I think - the top rear corner seemed to jab into my palm when I held it. I hope it works out for you because switching is a very expensive exercise.
I have the Canon M6 MKII and I love it for both photography and video
I would definitely look at a medium format if your a portrait photographer, like Fuji gfx 50 ll,
I just got the Sony FX30 for my video needs.
y far the best sound advise video to help me making reasonable decision for a camera system.
I have used canon since 1998 started with a Elan IIe but switched to Sony 2 years ago. It was hard but I am very pleased with my decision.
Laura , Thank you for that bit of important information. That was my reasoning in purchasing the Sony a 7 nex , the i found out all needed was is Sigma E adapter and that was great ! The reason I bought the Sony video capabilities. Now its going to be hard getting rid of my Canon 80 D and all of my Can
EF license.
You’re most welcome! I also have the Sigma adapter and it works great! 😍 I still don’t know what to do with my 5DMKIV 🥺 I would be so sad to sell it so I may keep it.
You could get a RF mount to EF mount adapter and keep your sigma art lens
Great news, great vlog, much love from India 🙏
I started with Nikon, then went so Sony and then to Canon now I’m thinking of going to Fuji..I’ve just never experienced that feeling of brand loyalty even with phones I went from Apple to Android just whatever current device speaks to me. I personally don’t care about brands..they’re all just corps in my eye..so yeah I say always switch when you feel it
Totally agree and it's way better to be that way. Go for what you need without thinking about brands. I was too attached to Canon but Sony is just a better choice for my current needs.
Not only Sigma and Tamron for Sony, you can add:
Samyang
Tokina
Viltrox
Yongnuo
Zeiss
Meike
for third party lens options, how about that.
Welcome to the Sony world. You will love it.
I had the Canon 5D mark II and the Mark III. Back then, I would call Canon every two weeks to get eye auto focus. The Research and development dept told me that I was one of 100's who called. Canon did not listen and used the cripple hammer. I can't tell you how many portraits were focused on the eyelash instead of the eye. I was on a shoot and held a Sony camera. The eye locked in EVERY shot. I could not believe it. Well, Canon stopped listening to their customers so I went with the Sony A7III. I sold all my Sony L grass and it was an emotional thing for me. I got my first Gmaster lens and shot an entire football team. Every shot was 100% in focus. I was in love with the camera. I will never go back to Canon for how they treated me and other customers. Today I own 3 g primes and EVERY shot is 100% in focus. I used my Sony on the DJI RS 3 pro and the video is gorgeous. Some time ago, Canon used to say that mirrorless cameras were not professional. Well, not listening to your customers is very unprofessional. WELCOME to the Sony all in focus world. It connects to the phone easily and everything works. NO cripple hammers.
Best explanation on you reasons behind your financial decision to invest in a different brand.
Canon not allowing 3rd party RF lenses is just temporary. They have to recover some of the R&D costs they invested in the RF mount.
Did you maybe consider the Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark ii? Seems like a solid Hybrid camera as well 🤔
I sold my Canon R5 and now I have A73 and A7RIV. It's first time when I am happy with results. Especially with long lenses, I can get better photos with A73 + Tamron 150-500 than I got with R5 + sigma 150-600 sports.
This is such an incredible feedback Henrikki. It's so good to know that you're happy with Sony. Everyone that switched, have no regrets. I'm excited to get my new gear! 😍
R5 has better back button focus customisation possibilities, but almost every way Sony is better.
You will LOVE the a7rv!
Thank you! I can't wait to get it! 😍
Subscribed. You couldn't have gone wrong with Panasonic S5iix. Low Megapixel count but the stab and video options are class leading. Give it a try. And, for a bigger budget, Nikon Z8 is probably the best hybrid out there. Sony RV has very bad rolling shutter in video due to its high megapixel count. As a company, Sony is known to ditch its clients. The A7siii users are a case in point. I have been a Sony user for 15 years but their recent business policies give me shivers.
S5iix is a fine cam but The video options are FAR from class leading.
Did the same thing love canon but moved to a7r5 and amazing canon did shoot themselves with this 3rd party glass
i swivhed form canon 3 years ago never looked back sony is KING a sony A1 beat in the world
Choosing the right gear is the smallest step to being great. "Improve your Skills, not your Gear," should be step one. Second, "Know your Gear." Knowing your limits of your gear makes you think differently on how you shoot. Then, finally, pick your gear. I use my Fujifilm X-H2 with the 40mp sensor and tested it against the Sony A1 and the Canon R5 and believe me the Fujifilm checked more boxes of what I needed (including lens selection and weight) than the Sony and Canon.
This video has NOTHING to do with how to improve your skills, be great or know your gear. You totally misunderstood the whole point of the video. 🤦🏻♀️ I have many videos on my channel about how to grow as a photographer and has nothing to do with gear. I even mention at the beginning that this is not a battle between brands and that all the brands are incredible nowadays. The topic is completely the opposite of what you talked about. It's about encouraging everyone to choose THEIR right gear for THEIR specific needs without listening to what others may recommend. It's all about explaining how we all have different photography and video needs during the different stages of our careers. I simply explain my current needs and why I decided to switch, that's all. You actually proved my point by saying that for you, Fujifilm is better. Everyone's opinion and needs are respectable, and there is not right or wrong here. Just different needs and preferences for everyone. 😊
You talk a lot of sense, canon have always been a law onto themselves, having worked in the industry for 25 years ( no longer ) there is so much kit out these days even for a experienced person it’s overwhelming and confusing to a lot of people and so much conflicting info on RUclips. Even with all my experience it’s hard to choose , but I’ve never used Sony so who knows maybe following your decision but for me I think the A7c would be more than enough. What limits have you found on the A7c
Wait..have you used r6ii r5 or r3 yet?
I switched to sony too.Sony cameras are absolute beasts.You will not regret it.
Thank you!! So far so good. As you said, these cameras are beasts! 😍
👍X100..very helpful info !
I shot Canon for about 15 years, but Sony is where it's at now. Unless you are being paid in an endorsement situation, or shoot medium format, I can't see any reason why you would currently use any other gear apart from Sony. Personally I can not do without the Sony 12-24mm f2.8. There is no substitute. Canon has a couple of nice bodies now finally, but they really need to start releasing a heap of great RF Mount lenses now. I wish they would, so that their competition can encourage Sony further.
Just wanted to say hi. I have gone through similar struggles in deciding which upgrade recently and I'm confident about my choice of the r6ii for my needs. I also started as a graphic and web designer almost 20 years ago, and also believe being a versatile photographer in today's scene is ideal I'm making the shift to paid work right now. enjoying your videos, youl will see my face on here one day as well I'm sure!
welcome to the light side - may the force (of lighter, cheaper, better glass) be with you 😀. Just kidding, I went from Canon to Fujifilm to Sony, they're all good nowadays.
Hola Laura! podrias aser un video donde ablas de tu experience con la Sony A7RV. Ya que este video me inspira comprar la Sony A7RV para Portraits. Porfavor seria de mucha ayuda! Mill gracias!!!!
Laura, tus videos son excelentes y aprendo mucho. Soy nuevo en esto de la fotografia. Me gustaría mucho que pudieras hacer videos en español. Muchas gracias!!!😁
Last week i got my first camera, Canon 90D toughts on it for photography? I like to shoot objects, portraits and wild life even tho I still dont have the lens for it
Love your channel.
I had A7r5. If you want to shoot sports and wild life this is not a great choice. The rolling shutter is horrendous. The electronic shutter is useless and the mechanical shutter is so loud it scares small birds away. It is useless for something like hummingbirds or for any other small birds the wings warp insanely. I went from A1 to A7r5 to see the autofocus improvements but was very unhappy and sold it back for A1. Speaking of Canon R5 I had it for over a year and a half - incredible camera great for sports and wild life and unlike A7r5, R5 has a very fast sensor readout so it can be used successfully for wildlife and birds in flight. Canon Rf glass is insane 28-70/2 is like no other lens I have ever tried. Nothing wrong with Sony and if all you shoot is portraits than A7r5 should work fine. But for general use as all in one camera especially for wildlife and birds I would look elsewhere. This is of course my personal opinion. 😊
I agree Canon pissed off a lot of people with the no third party lens support. Way to stab your customers in the back.
The future is bright for Sony, even if they just continue on their current path. Knowing them however, they'll keep innovating and will probably shine even brighter than most people currently expect. The insane AI AF and IBIS of the A7RV is just the beginning, we are going to see it in cheaper cameras going forward AND there's a high chance that stuff like automatic in-camera bracketing and other computational photography will come as well.
I haven't looked into the Sony cameras that you mention but if the sensor of the 60 megapixel camera is the same size as the sensor of the other cameras, you just end up with smaller megapixels and less sharpness that has to be compensated again in the camera software. If you want steady videos while on the move, bring a GoPro action camera. Very small and versatile. I shoot with a Canon MKIII myself and I have one Sigma 100mm macro lens. The rest are Canon L lenses. I shoot 4K video sometimes using my Samsung phone and a GoPro. That is sufficient for me.
The canon 5d cant be compared to a sony a7rv. would be like comparing a cat to a lion :)
DSLRs are a thing of the past. The new mirrorless have taken over. The sony a7rv is one of the best cameras out there :)
I didn't compare my 5D with the Sony A7RV in any moment! 😅 This is not a comparison. It's the explanation about why I'm switching to Sony and why I didn't go for a mirrorless from Canon. The 5D just happens to be my current camera. I would never compare it with the Sony A7RV. That's the reason I'm buying it, the upgrade is going to be massive. So excited! 😍
@@LauraBC welcome to Sony. You will love it. Currently use a a7iv myself ☺️
While i also love my canon gear, 2 years ago had to switch Sony. Canon RF cost diabolic strategy put me away.
Canon is now going to allow the other lens systems eh? :) Granted current lens options aren't as good compared to Sony but it will get much closer
We'll see if that's true... 😅 They said very clear that they don't want any other brands to make RF lenses. They'll for sure realise the mistake they did saying that. But anyway, that was just one of the reasons why I switched. 🥰 I've just received my Sony gear and I couldn't be happier. 😍
@@LauraBC Tamron and Sigma both have signed agreements. Still can't go wrong with Sony though. Although the new Z8 and Z9 are both pretty killer from Nikon. A case can be made for all the major brands 👍
Welcome to the Sony club!!
I love that you emphasize the word NEEDS VS wants. The needs is what will help us not only thrive what we originally envisioned but create better art then we expected! ✨🫶🏾
lol I have only had the 7d working towards that 5d but yes Sony is looking good since I really only have one diital camera with flash and zoom lens ten years now
Welcome to the Sony side! 🎉😄 I also started with Canon and it was very hard to switch because of the emotional attachment like you said, but at the end of the day, if a brand isn’t providing you with the tools you need, the switch is inevitable. I switched to Lumix before Sony actually, which is also fantastic, but for me Sony is king right now!
I loved my old 5D mark II and 85 1.2. I still feel that Canon has the best ergonomics when it comes to buttons and dials placement and their customization. However Sony made few great business choices couple years back and today they are unstoppable. To me Sony A7SIII is still the best camera for the money nowadays. However everyone has different needs, just weigh them properly and be honest to yourself :) We tend to be sentimental about gear but it's just a gear at the end of the day. If your needs evolve over time, don't hesitate to switch to let yourself grow further.
After 20 years of Canon I am switching to Canon
😂😂😂😂
Exactly
I get it, its pretty much how I felt. Not to mention I felt cornered with Canon. I changed to the Sony A7R5, and traded in almost all my lenses. Its compact, well built, features galore, and I feel like I am growing.
Congratulations on your purchase! Looks Like we may be seeing you at the Sony influencer events in the future now 👀😅👀😅
I didn’t get the gear yet, still saving but probably soon. 😅 And what?? Do you think I’m sponsored by Sony?? LOL Not everyone that switches brands is because they’ve been paid or sponsored. Just saying. 🤦🏻♀️ For sure that’s not my case.
@@LauraBC well not everyone that gets invited to the influencer events is sponsored by Sony. But most of them shoot Sony in some way or form. So if you’ve made a video about switching, then this may put you on their radar because you have a large audience and make great quality content!
I actually have no idea how that works. I guess I still consider myself a baby channel to be invited to something like that. 😅 I know what you mean though. It would be amazing if that happens! 😄🙏🏼
@@LauraBC wishing you the best of luck and continued success!
Thank you! ❤️😊
Welcome to the Sony family. I love my Sony, switched from Canon for the a7iii and never turn back.
I left Canon after nearly 40 years-from a F1N film camera to a 5DSR digital camera & numerous Canon “L” lenses. Top tier Canon cameras & the top tier Canon RF lenses became cost prohibitive for me, not to mention no 3rd party lenses being availiable. I sold all of my Canon gear & invested into the Fujifilm ecosystem of cameras & lenses. I do not regret having done so.
What I really love about your video is that you say from the beginning: all camera manufacturers are great. Because I think that's 100% true.
For me, the biggest difference between the manufacturers is that each one focuses on one area and is special in that. You also say yourself that you have found that what YOU need is now better as a total package with Sony. And that is exactly what everyone should be able to find for themselves.
I have worked with Nikon, Canon and Sony for many years in my career and all brands have fantastic cameras.
Hats off for this great video about it.
Sony is also doing some shady stuff with their “enthusiastic” cameras like the A7II, A7III & A7IV, which have all a faulty shutter which breaks after the warranty runs out and within 10 000 to 50 000 shots (these models are announced to withstand, on average, 200 000 shots).
And of course, Sony does not recognize a production issue - despite it being clearly one- and requests the consumer to pay for the repair (400€ to 600€).
It’s unacceptable. I’ve been a Sony shooter for 5 years now, I’m clearly switching over to Canon now (the brand I started with)
As someone that is looking to get into photography the biggest deciding factor for my purchase of a SONY is the availability of less expensive, excellent quality third party lenses. Interesting discussion on your reasoning to consider a different camera system for your photography to what you currently have. Hoping your healing up and getting better every day.
The lenses are why I switched!
canon is a scammy company
I would say that Sony/maybe Nikon if you don’t like Sony ergonomics have some of the best starting cameras on the market. They may not be as “good” as the canon R10/R50 but the Sony a6xxx and Nikon z50 have the sigma primes available and fantastic kit lenses as well. If you’re wanting to start with apsc atleast.
@@tannerjagim4241 ask yourself if AF is important. If it is choose, Sony or Canon. Nikon is just not there.
@@bngr_bngr af is cool if you have lenses to choose from but right now canon just doesn’t. I would say sony apsc is the best due to af and glass available but if you don’t like the body design Nikon is the better pick then the canon because of the glass available with their kit lenses and the sigma primes. You can argue it but I’d rather have worse af but better glass to get better photos. Even if I get 50% of the shots I want with the Nikon compared to the canon which it is a lot higher then 50%. The end result of the photo will be better with the Nikon due to the better apsc glass available.
Me sitting here with my A1 waiting for firmware updates from last 6 months while watching Sony pumping out new cameras every other week with CHEAPER BODIES and MORE FEATURES.
Also, I do happen to own an A7IV as well and it's working as my primary camera in like 60% of the various situations and scenarios a photographer/videographer/content creator can face.
As a current Canon R5 shooter considering switching, this is something I’ve heard people saying. I’m considering the A1 (since it’s the only real competition to the R5 in terms of both video and photo), but the lack of firmware updates has made me pause a bit.
My favourite feature of A7RV is that it produces 26Mpx photos in APS-C mode. That’s insane and gives so much options with APS-C lenses which are cheaper and lighter and smaller than Full Frame. And of course when you need it you have your 60Mpx Full frame capability or also amazing 26Mpx lossless RAW from Full frame. This versatility is incredible on this camera
How is it in low light
When I started in my photo/video journey i chose Sony because it was the one that fit the majority of my needs. Since I do corporate events I wanted a small lightweight mirrorless system that can switch w my run and gun style. I needed a camera w strong low light abilities, quick af with eye af and ibis. The biggest challenge most people that switch is getting used to the menu system. I just customize all my buttons and the function button so i never have to go into the menu system…i onky need to to format cards. Good luck w your journey. If you ever travel to the Philippines …please let me know….you have my full studio and support at your disposal. All i ask is you take a photo of my dog in return haha.
I am not convinced at all by your justification. R5 would be more than enough in your case, the price for a new one in my country, has dropped to GBP 2300 (excl.vat). You completely don't need to change your existing lenses, EF glasses with an adapter will do the job better than with your old 5DIV.
The other body, would be the budget R6II, (more video oriented).
You vid sounds biased, almost like sponsored by Sony 😯
The only objective problem with the R5 is the wobble stab of the video footage, during intentionall camera movements.
I'm in the process of switching from Nikon to Sony as well, but I'm suffering badly because of it. Being a Canon user I would never choose the clumsy Sony. Megapixels, are NOT everything, I will NOT have the pleasure of taking the Sony into hand. It will be a marriage of convenience, not love. We'll see if it survives ;))
Good luck with Sony (for both of us)! 🤢
Do what you want, but you do understand that EF lenses work perfectly with the RF mount and all mirrorless systems. All it takes is the small adapter. There are many videos showing this. Also IBIS can be simply turned off.... It would be nice to tell the whole story. Makes you wonder how much Sony is paying you.....
I think the lense decision from Canon will hit their bottom line with people leaving just like yourself. I really couldn't believe they did that to their 3rd party lens manufacturers. I'm currently using the Sony A7IV with the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 GM II. But I also still have the Sony A6500 with Sigma 16mm F1.4 (videography), Sigma 30mm F1.4 (every day use), and Sony 55mm F1.8 (portraits).
Nikon is also allowing third party manufacturers to make Z-mount lenses, so Canon probably thinks they are so much better than the competition and such a household name that people will buy them regardless. Unfortunately it will probably hurt their ecosystem in general. Canon is now the only camera maker that doesn't allow other companies to make lenses for their mount.
@@fraserembrey5676Actually Canon is slowly allowing other manufactures to make lens for the RF mount. I mostly use EF lens on my R6II. No reason to buy third party lenses. When I used Nikon, I only used Nikon lenses.
@@bngr_bngr Which manufacturers are they allowing to make lenses? Only Sirui that I know of and they only make anamorphic ones. Canon just went after Viltrox and don't seem to have announced anything with any other manufacturers. Even manual only lenses seem to be avoiding the RF mount now, Voigtlander make E, SL, MFT, X, Z but not RF mount lenses. Viltrox make X, E, Z, M, L mount lenses. Tamron make DX Z mount lenses too now, licensed by Nikon. Canon really seem to be actively against third party lenses. I think the Canon cameras look good and their recent software updates (esp. for the R5) have been great, but they definitely have less options for lenses.
It's great you only use first party lenses but many people like to be able to choose third party lenses, especially amateurs and hobbyists. Some people might just like to be able to attach a Voigtlander lens for the size and vintage-like style.
@@fraserembrey5676 Canon and to a lesser degree Nikon would make life hell for Sigma and Tamron back in the SLR days, in those days Sigma and Tamron were not as good as the OEMs, so I had no intention of buying a 3rd party brand. Now Sigma and Tamron upped their game and Canon is probably scared lol, but like I said Canon hating on 3rd party Lenses is not new.
Congratulations, you’re a real RUclipsr now that you’re team Sony. You now have joined the official RUclips Army 😂
I don’t think camera brands matter. I use Canon for still photography for the support. No other brand offers the level of service they do. For Video I use Blackmagic. To me Sony and Canon have to much of a high end Video camera look. I like the film look that BM has. It’s all subjective and none of the clients will ever notice.
So surprised to suddenly see my face in the IBIS examples 😂
Good comparison, while I did the opposite, I also think that Sony caters to more people at the moment.
Hi Pascal! 😄 I love all your videos! And all your recommendations about cameras. I watched them all. :) I hope you don’t mind I added that part. You did an incredible review talking about the main cameras I was looking at. 😊
@@LauraBC Thanks Laura, no worries ;-)
Same here. We're switching to Sony after 11 years with Canon. The A7sIII is the main video camera now and soon the 5DMkIV will be replaced for the A7IV as the main photo camera.
I switched last year. Took me a couple months to learn the Sony a74. I had the canon 5d4 and have been a canon shooter since 2007. It was painful to learn the Sony. I knew it was going to be an amazing camera as soon as I figured it out and that kept me going. You are going to love it! It’s the best imo
Yup couldn’t have set it better myself…painful to learn! Def awesome once you get the hang of it
you are lucky a74 has new touch menu design which is much better than previous gen like a7iii a6600 < those are tricky to learn
I started photography (as a hobby) last year with a Canon M6 MKII (M mount). Canon first dropped the M mount, so I started looking for a body with IBIS and looked at the R7/10 until it was announced that they cut 3rd party glass. Before the M6, I had a Sony A6000 with a $200 Tamron 30MM F2.8 and fell in love with Tamron. I went Canon because I heard so much about it, and was never impressed with the M6. I went back to Sony with a used A6600 until Sony hopefully releases a new APSC, or I will go with a used A7RIV and shoot in crop mode. I just love APSC glass as its not as bulky as FE and I want to keep things light. The A6600 with a Tamron 17-70 has treated me so well. Much better then the M6 ever did.
This is such a great feedback! I love reading different needs and preferences, also experiences. It's great that we can use APSC mode in Sony cameras right? I love that feature! I love Canon but they're being left behind... I still can't believe they don't allow third party brands to do RF lenses... Everyone is switching...
Thank you for sharing your story, this is becoming very common now and i think Canon will soon regret its decision to restrict 3rd party lenses for RF mount. I was Canon user for 20 years and in the past few years i have slowly switched to Fuji i also switched from Adobe to Capture one and my experience has been fantastic, i have seen an improvement in the color science and Skin tones, Fuji has some secret sauce when it comes to colors, the dynamic range is just as good and the AF well it may not be quite up there with Canon but its 98% as good and more then enough for my needs, I have also saved thousands on moving to the very expensive Canon RF lenses, The Fuji glass is some of the sharpest i have ever used and the character i get with some of the lenses it’s impressive, my clients have noticed the improvement in my work compared with Canon.
Don’t look back you have made a great decision Canon have scored an own goal with this crazy decision.
Fuji excels in skin tones. Probably the most “people pic” focused of the systems.
Laura, how could you? You sat down and broke bread with Sony & left the 5D4 Fellowship. I'm hearbroken 😪 You have gone over to the dark side. LOL Just kidding!🤣 Interested to see the results with the A7RV
haha I LOVE Canon! And I'll keep using my 5DMKIV. I'm incredibly happy with it. It's hard to make the switch but it makes sense for me to have just one camera system to travel with. It doesn't mean I'll stop using Canon completely. 😊
Where was Nikon on your list? jk.... I have a Nikon D500 but I prefer my Fujifilm X-T3 all day long. 🙂
Sports, & surfing photography, should of went for the A1! You can write it off as a working pro. Either way, just my opinion & have fun with your new system.
No budget for the A1 at all! 😅 And professionally I do portrait work. Surf and wildlife is more for fun. So it's not a must for me to have more fps. But thanks a lot for the advice! ❤
@@LauraBC I meant to ask, what lens/lenses are you going to be using for video? The PZ by any chance?
I agree! As a working photographer the price difference is negligible. Even if the sports is just a hobby. R7/ 100-500 with the 1.5 crop factor would of been a better choice as far as on paper specs & current reviews go coming from someone who shoots a lot of wildlife & nature. But maybe she earns enough just to get by. Nothing wrong with that if someone is satisfied with it. Either way not a bad choice.
Thank you for sharing Laura. I believe you have thought a lot about it and researched really well. I think the most important factor to switch is the lenses, and I totally agree on this. Canon should have allowed Sigma and Tamron to create RF lenses. That's their loss. Also, I think that you have experienced how lightweight the Sony a7C is, providing such amazing quality! Something you should also look into, is the Sigma "I" series lenses for travel and video. They are extremely sharp from f2, amazing build quality, and very compact. I own the 35mm and I will get the 20mm, naybe the new 50mm as well. Sigma lenses are amazing, especially the new ones are very sharp with great colours and other features. You are making a good choice switching and I think you will love to use the new AF system (such a huge upgrade from a DSLR) especially in 5th generation with AI. Can't wait to see your new adventures and videos - places you go and stories to share! Thanks for all the inspiration and great work you do! Keep it up, at the end it's you who make the memories, not just the camera :)
That's not the only problem. Canon releases just compromised bodies in order to make the users to buy the next body, etc. Every release has a major flaw. I really don't like the bodies.
On the other hand, in general you buy a system around the lenses, not around the bodies. The lenses will keep a life time, while the bodies may get better.
However! I can't discount the fact that the RF system is probably the best right now and even the competitors have similar prices on top lenses.
But not having the sigma as the Sony is a bugger. The Sigma 35mm f/1.2 is absolute madness and a must. Canon didnt even release the RF 35/1.2 yet!!! Then Sony has also the Sigma 85mm f/1.2, which is best for the buck. Personally I don't like cheap glass unless has some vintage features, but Sigma and Tamron are a very good solution for a lot of people who don't want to be necessarily pros.
I've just switched from Nikon to Sony. I bought the A7R5 last week, Ive done two professional jobs on it so far, Im very happy with the files, Im just getting up to speed with the operation.
Get your switch - switched years ago. But still wondering the Canon EOS-R adapter was no option for you? Just wondering. From what i used it on a friend´s R6 worked really nice with EOS L lenses. But not sure about Sigma, the one i tested locked up the cam ...
I have a Tamron 24-70mm and it blocked my R6ii
I ‘m also a content creator living in japan and started with photography as most of the people , in my case I decided for the Canon R5 because it last forever , and the bubble you mentioned you can get rid of by turn of the stabilize lens and then turn on the electronic stabilizer in camera
@@richrollin4867 are u crazy?
@@richrollin4867 lens estabilization is automatically turned off in all canon cameras that does not have IBIS !?!
I love Canon and I'm thinking the same thing... I've made some videos and I love how they just look but sometimes you just came back to edit and find that horrible wooble..💔
Right? Some friends returned the R5. I really wanted to get it but many people are not happy with it. 😓 It's an amazing camera but those things are very annoying me.
I was a Nikon shooter for 30 years, then the focus problems started with my camera,. I said that’s it switched 6 years ago and haven’t looked back. I have 2 Sony lens 50mm and 85mm, then I have the Sigma 24mm art lens, and last but certainly not least is the Samyang 135mm 1.8 what an absolute amazing lens.
You won't go wrong! I recently switched to Sony and picked up the Sony A7IV. Completely fell in love with it so much I went to also get a Sony A7RIII.
Thank you! Everyone that made the switch, is so happy with the decision! The Sony A7IV is the perfect hybrid camera. I loved it when I tried it. The R series are incredible so once I invest, I think I'll get the A7RV 😍
@@LauraBC I agree! The lens choices was the deciding factor for me also. Sigma Art Series is INCREDIBLE.
@@LauraBC Hey Laura, first time viewer. I shoot the A7R4 - primarily with the Sony 200 600 G lens. After ~60,000 photos I'm still blown away. If you're looking for a good birding lens I would definitely suggest that but if you want to cut the weight in half I would look at the Tamron 50 to 400. You'll have to be more stealthy to get closer to your subject but for hiking you have an 8x zoom lens that can do 0.5x magnification. You could probably leave that lens on all day. I don't have that lens but you can watch plenty of reviews on it. Check out Stefan Malloch's recent video on 7 telephoto lenses for Sony. Good luck on your new adventure!
Your speaking my mind.. I’m in the same predicament right now lol… I’ve been shooting canon for 9 years and the not being able to shoot with 3rd party lenses is ridiculous.. more for me it’s def the overheating while shooting 4k 60fps and the expensive HEAVY lenses….. so Sony is def my choice at the moment…
I'm literally looking at switching to Sony aswell right now... A7iii though in my budget lol
The Sony A7III is a great camera! I know many people using it for years and they're very happy with it. 😍
@Laura BC thatnk you for the reply Laura, appreciate it. I held it in my hands at the shop the other day then come away because wasn't sure, but now I'm ready! I watch and take your guidance, always an inspiration 🙏🏻
If you'd like something amazing... get yourself a Samsung NX500...
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I use the Nikon Z7, bought it back in 2019. I love the camera.
But for the past year or so, I’ve been thinking about starting RUclips.
I’ve been looking at the Nikon Z30. But I’ve also looked at Sony & Canon ughhhhhhh. I love my Z7, I’m the same as you 😂 i don’t want to get away from Nikon because i have 4 lenses already.
Help 😂
haha I totally get you! 😄 Switching is as pain when owning lenses and being used to one brand. I was so resistant to the thought of switching... But now, it's needed. 😅
@@LauraBC I don’t know if I should switch or stick to Nikon 😮💨
Surprised you didn't go with the R5 - not quite as many MP as the A7RV, but close enough and just as good with the video options. I don't really care about video, so never noticed any IBIS wobble. I think you might find that that wobble is tied to the lens in question that you were using at the time.
If you're going on safari, then invest in a long super telephoto lens (500f4 etc) and say, a 70-200 zoom.
The A7RV is indeed a fine camera and yes, RF glass is exorbitant and the lack of 3rd party lens on the Canon RF system is indeed abyssmal. Plus, Canon's behaviour has, imho, been anti-competitive and monpolistic. I don't buy the "we need to protect our IP" BS. Canon and others should NEVER have been allowed to patent software based solutions, that are in fact, based on mathematics, which itself is not patentable. I am too invested in Canon glass to change, otherwise I'd have went with the A1 and 200-600 rather than my current R3 and 500f4 mark 1.
First of all, welcome to the Sony world 😂
I was using Canon cameras for my professional work for the last 13yrs or so and have also recently gone with Sony. Shooting with a A7 IV and A7C right now... And a bunch of Sigma art lenses.
The reasons for me switching is similar to yours, video and lenses. It's quite liberating that I can now choose which lens I want to buy rather than to be forced to buy a lense that might not suit my usage or budget.
Thank you for sharing your experience and I hope the A7R V serve you well.
When you have lenses like the Sigma or Tamron 35-150 f/2-2.8 or even Samyang 35-150 f/2-2.8 (Tamron replica but will probably sell for 1k near future) on top of the Sony native GM small lenses, you know you made the right call.
Compare you setup with say.. A7C plus the Sigma 85 1.4 DG DN weight wise (without dropping quality). Your back will thank you.
Also like I said in another comment on a prev video, you can wait for Black Friday and stack promos. When you manage to get top of the line Sony native lenses for huge discounts it will be nice.
Best of luck Laura. As a Sony user I’d watch you regardless of the setup anyway, but welcome to the dark side 😂
Hi Alexandru! I love my SonyA7C! 😍 I use it more for video because, for my professional photography work, I need more mp. And I totally agree about the lenses! I love Samyang! And the Sigma Art series. Unfortunately, I can't wait for Black Friday because I'm leaving for Asia in 2-3 months max. Over there, gear is way more expensive. Plus I don't want to travel with my Canon gear. I'll have to see how I manage to get as many discounts as I can. Lately, I don't see many offers. Just around £100 cashback, that's it. 😅 And thank you so much for following and welcoming me to the dark side!😂
@@LauraBC As a totally amateur photographer who spends way way too much time watching and reading reviews, here are some recommendations based on price/value/aperture:
- Sony 20 G f/1.8 - excellent for video, landscape and astro (it's a GM-like quality lens) - about 1k euro, 800-900 euro with discounts
- Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN - about 1k euro, less with discounts
- Tamron 28-200 f/2.8-5.6 - 850 euro, fantastic travel && landscape lens
- Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN - 1200 euro OR Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 - 900 euro
- Sony 24-105 f/4 G - good quality, has IBIS on the lens itself, 1000 euro
- Sony 16-35 f/4 G lens - extremely light lens, high quality (good for landscapes, architecture etc) - 1.350 euro
- Sony 20-70 f/4 G - unique lens, goes from 20 to 70, though a bit pricy - 1600 euros
- Tamron 35-150 f/2-2.8 - the "all in one" lens, perfect for weddings and all around beast, although a bit heavy - 1800 euro (Note: Saymang released al almost identical lens that's way cheaper, but the jury's still out on that one)
With the top 3 picks you can do about everything (portraits, video, landscape) without breaking bank. I haven't even mentioned the GM lenses since they're a bit more expensive.
Best of luck, Laura!
Hi Laura, I got an R6ii 2 months ago because I came from Canon and have a few EF lenses, and the R6 seemed to be the best option at the price point. I then got the RF 24-70 and now I'm struggling with the size. I came from the T7i before, but I want full frame for better low light and 4K60. The R6 is not too big per se for regular photos and straight on videos, but it would be heavy if I were to point it at myself and vlog. And regardless of how I'm shooting, whether photo or video, it draws a lot of attention and I hate getting attention, especially when doing video. I wish I had chosen Sony simply because of the size of the body and the smaller size lenses. Is it hard to switch systems? Or should I get over it and stick with it for a while? The camera itself is great and the quality is good, and my use case doesn't really encounter too much overheating. I don't have any IBIS wobble. But I am like you, I want to travel more. I'm not a full time traveler, but I want to have minimalist gear, including even my personal items. 1 Camera, 1 lens, 4K60, good low light... What do you think?
IMHO stick to R6ii its a great camera. If you switch and you find Sony Sucks you will go back again to Canon. Rememberm Camera is just a tool.
very well said and well explained... i feel you... i am also a canon user and also disappointed with canon's announcement a bout the 3rd party lenses.
Right? I resisted the switch for so long. Canon is all I used for 14 years. But so disappointed with their choices... It's like they don't want to help us grow as a photographer or content creators. They keep making it more difficult and more expensive... 😓
Canon is the system for me. It works and they work for me
This Video was incredibly helpful and very different than most of the videos out there. Reasons and needs very well explained, asking right questions etc. You are a life saver Laura ! Please keep making such good stuff! Lots of Love!
What camera did you end up buying?
@@zapantastic I got myself the Sony Alpha 7M3 or A7iii and it fulfills all my current needs 🫶 I just wish it had a flippable screen though 🫣
Bravo amazing video @lauraBC ! I am a Canon guy been with Canon for 10 years now but honestly I am sick of the price of their Great/pro lenses. I had a Canon 6D for 10 years, wanted an upgrade, tried a Canon R8, fantastic mind-blowing camera, autofocus is a monster, but only one or 2 cheap lenses are amazing for the price the 50mm F1.8 STM but then what ??? then the RF85mm F2 IS is 1.5x the price of most equiv Sony 85mm, now the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS is sharp clinical but the bokeh is almost boring or dull. So I am left wondering what is better then you get the Canon RF 35mm at a whopping 1300 USD about 2x the price of any great sony Mount 35mm !!! And I am like what wait a minute why should blow up my budget or having to use almost sub standard quality lenses compared to Equiv Sony mount ???
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#35mm Canon RF vs Sony E mount 4x price factor: Samyang 35mm F1.4 E Mount : 440 USD ! vs Canon RF 35mm F1.4 3x that 1500 USD !!!! this is madness !
#85mm Canon RF vs Sony E mount 4x price factor: Sony 85mm F1.8 600 USD vs Canon RF f1.2 another whopping 2500 USD !!!
#50mm Canon RF vs Sony E mount THE EXCEPTION same price ! Sony 50mm F1.8 250 USD vs Canon RF 50mm f1.8 STM 250USD (now thats a great lens for the price but the ONLY ONE in the RF range !)
I am so torn because I love the RF cameras, and the lenses when you have them in hand, I have EF lenses, Canon Flashes, Canon flash triggers, etc. All Canon but other than than when I see the sharpness and Bokeh quality time and again with friends owning Sonys E mount cams and videos like this times and times again. I just want to go : but why Canon ? Why ? The R8 R6 etc are absolutely AMAZING cameras, and especially the R8 is extremely well priced but then if wanting to use top quality primes and even worse for their 24-70 F2.8 zoom, this is just 2x, 2.5x sometimes up to 3x the price of the equivalent range and quality lenses on the Sony mount.
I also love the skin tones of Canon and would never want to swap to any other brand for that reason too, such natural rendering out of the box, out of those jpegs even, but really can I justify Canon's legendary skin tones for paying pretty much every time 2x or more the price for lenses, and otherwise, revert to using old EF lenses which are great but not as tack sharp and modern as the RF range.
I am really in dismay.
Canon R6 Mark II you could solve all your issues
very nice!
people are switching and switching...from sony to canon, from canon to sony...some even to panasonic or nikon...that so interesting
Canon r6 mark 2 was the one that you need🤷🏻♂️, not Sony
Yep! You can adapt EF lenses onto the RF bodies. My Sigmas work perfectly on my R6MKII. Most pros swear by the Canon. L glass. Don’t get the RF (L) glass, adapt the EF lenses.
Best of luck to her
Let me be clear, Canon and Nikon have excellent cameras. Over the last decade I have had the opportunity to work with so many excellent photographers who have shot or both of those systems. Canon has put itself in a very difficult box by not allowing third parties to develop lenses for their mirrorless system. Let's just think about all of the many options that are available on Sony for a 50 mm lens. And they have options that are great quality at almost every price point. There are very unique lenses that have never been made by Sony that are offered by third parties My favorite is the Tamron 35-150mm. It is my hope that Cannon will reverse course on this.
What about the canon new R50? Isn’t it worth the money, I’m planning to but it as my first camera