I still use the A7ii, I don’t shoot weekly like I did some years ago but a photography canceled on a friends daughter senior prom shoot 1 day before the shoot. I couldn’t tell them I don’t shoot anymore. Felt good to dust off the A7ii , and Godox 600.
It's always such pleasure to see a photographer showing affordable gear rather than bragging about new stuff that nobody can buy, as a matter of fact I still have the legacy A7 and I used it not only got fun but also got professional shootings
@@christianjmediasame here, I am not making a living doing photography, just a average shooter. I am ordering the 7ii & can’t wait until it arrives!! I have always been a Nikon guy but want something different👍👍
@@dickymiller7196secret is most people “making a living” are actually RENTING that gear and 99% of the time it’s to impress the person paying them who thinks they know what they’re talking about tech wise 🤦♂️. Sometimes the commerce aspect of things can literally suck all of the fun and joy out of life and hobbies that are supposed to be enjoyable. I spent about $800 on my 7ii and had to work and deal with family stuff for like 2.5 years, when I finally took the camera out and set it up I started having heaps of fun and the only thing I can complain about is that it doesn’t shoot 4K video but in all actuality if you ARE shooting video and it’s for web all You need to do is light it properly these cameras look great. 4K 6k and 8k are kinda overkill if you’re uploading to RUclips they are filmmaker resolutions that literally only make smaller level workflows unnecessarily complex. For $750 these cameras are a steal if you can get one with a lens just find a cinematographer or videographer who upgraded you can find these everywhere.
I Started Photographie as a serious hobby a year ago and bought the a7II after using my phone a couple months. Best choice i ever did and my glass collection is growing and will also be perfect with an upgrade in the future.
My friends has an a6500 and he shoot music videos with it but he titles the videos filmed using fx30 😂😂😂 all the comments are of people saying how amazing the fx30 quality looks 😂😂😂😂
Great camera for non action shots. I personally had the Rii and used it for several years until I upgraded to the Riv. It still serves me as my backup body.
I’m still rocking the a7ii shooting concerts, events and some portraitures. Just get some good glasses and also learn your camera capabilities and its behavior on different shooting situations. One thing to point out is that you can’t trust the auto white balance on this camera. I always carry a grey card with me whenever I go out. Set custom white balance and it makes processing your images much faster and reliable.
I just ordered it yesterday together with the kit lens and I also got myself a brand new, very nice Sigma 50mm f1.4 I'm very exited for it to arrive until the weekend ☺️
If you can find an A7RII instead, it's an awesome camera. I happened to find one for $100 and now I'm completely immersed in full frame for cheap. Truly no going back now.
i cant just let go of my sony a7ii. i was planning to replace it with an a6400, but the full frame experience is just soo good, video quality on the a6400 is actually superior and crisp, but im gonna lose the handheld capabilities of the IBIS. ill stick to my a7ii for now and save up for an a7siii
I bought my childhood dream A7RII 6 months ago for about the price of a new A7II and I just adore it..those capabilities are unmatched and the 42MP resolution is crazy..I've become pixelfreak suddenly..anyways..the camera had just 25K expositions and besides famous “Sony corners” it is..how to say it..OP
im getting mine second hand its only got 171 shutter count and its life is 2million shutters counts till you have to get a new one it comes with 4.5-6.3f/55-210mm 3.5-5.6/28-70mm lens but gonna get a 16mm 2.8f and two 256gb memo cards for 540 you reckon it good steal Nox. - Yesterday at 19:38
I brought the sony a6000 and i fell in love with it . the one thing i wish it had was animal eye af but other than that a good lens and you cant go wrong with a6000
I have sony a7II and sony fs5 mark1 and I am very satisfied 24 mp in 2023 is very good thank you brother. it is possible to make us a video on slog3 I do not know how to expose well✌🏾
Great bit. The content is so suited for agreement, you do grwat job. But after I was in the local shop to test all brands, I could not force myself to get sony. Compared to Canon, Nikon and Fuji, this reptilian stuff is just no-go. Display output and viewfinder, controls and buttons, just NO. Unusable compared to competition. I cannot recommend unless one handles the iron and is happy with the experience. It's so unexpectedly individual. After 20 years of thinking I could not care less about ergonomics, Sony made me...
I'm a cell phone photographer (paid, published and exhibited) currently searching for my 1st mirrorless camera. I like the a7ii and found one with an FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens kit for $1034 new online. I thought by getting the more affordable camera to start, I could get decent lenses and upgrade the body in a couple years. Does that sound like a good fit? I shoot mostly landscapes/nature/travel stuff, no interest in portraits or video. Thanks
Not bad at all but that kit lens will be the deciding factor here, I would get the deal and then look to get a Sony or sigma 24-70mm @f2.8 constant to start
i used this camera second hand for two years. It really got the job done, but i must say the autofocus is not always reliable and the video specs are practically unusable for proper video content, since its only 1080p. Only reason i upgraded was because the screen broke on me (im not sure how long this camera has been used)
Before I got it Irdk but it’s pretty worn now lol but yes the video is unusable but I’m going to try and be the one to help people get the most out of it.
I shoot with my a7ii. I’m a car photographer and use a sigma 50mm f1.4 along with a sigma 20mm f1.4. One of the best cameras for your money. I’m looking into a a7IV here soon to pair with it.
Im starting to shoot cars as well, could i see some of your work? I use a sony a7ii with a 28-70 lens. Would you also suggest a different lens for this type of photography?
I had the A7ii but sold it and got the A6700 because I needed video in 4k, stills are great and video is 10bit so yea was a massive upgrade, solved the overheating problem with a Gammer phone cooler and a dummy battery with the battery door opened 👍🏼
Auto iso is on so it’ll read and change it if it feels it needs to, to turn it off just pick another iso above Auto which is usually at the end of the iso range and you should be good 👍🏽
@@tomd4748 to be honest any modern hybrid will work fine for video modern cameras are powerful enough to be pretty much good for anything as long as it's not a big commercial job like of course any paying job, an fx3 would be nice but this is a video about the a7ii most people here wont have the budget
Its really overpriced for the performance tho... I could get a nikon z50 with the same price and be able to shoot 4k 30, have better autofocus, better weather sealing and a better viewfinder. Honestly, I wouldnt recommend anyone to buy an a7II in 2023
Kinda hard to roughly explain this, I’ve only briefly used canon cameras and right now I use majority Sony so I can’t speak to much for what Nikon would be good, sorry 😞
@@christianjmedia great! Thank you so much for the reply, just one question though, I'm buying a camera (for taking photos, mostly), should I go for Sony A7ii as it is available for USD 850 here in India (brand new, sealed)
I have been using my a7ii for years now, while it may be lacking a lot on the video side it was able to get the job done, but it surely makes up for it with photo, the sharpness and low light capabilities still amaze me to this day. Time for an upgrade though...just ordered me an a7IV :D
Still a dope camera, 24mp fullframe. If you need a photography camera look no further than this because for about 1000$ brand new is sick value. The thing where it doesnt bring much to the table is unfortunately its video because it can only do 1080p. Now while I believe the video will still look good, I woudnt count on it. That being said if u need a good hybrid and plan on mostly doing video dont get this camera... If you need a second body or something for photograpy (especially if u wanna get into wedding photo or something like that) this is going to serve well.
I want to buy a sony and I see that the a6500 has dropped in price but I am surprised because on ebay a sony authorized seller is selling the sony a7ii for 470$. Do you recommend me to buy it over the a6500, will I take more photos than videos?
The A7II is full frame and the a6500 is crop so the price for the correct lenses will vary as full frame is a bigger sensor so the lens will cost more.
so amazon has it for $998.00 base model with base lens 28-70, I got a M50 mk 2 and just started shooting not long ago, im not a pro yet but cant afford the Sony a7 iii. will this be a good camera to buy for someone starting photography as a hobby?
Yes very good for photo! And for a hobbyist this will be more then enough now the video is lacking bad so if your looking that route then the a7III would be the better camera.
I picked up a a7ii in “used” condition from best buy for only 750$ with the 28-70mm kit lens! It was a amazing deal, and it only had 185 shutter count so I’d essentially call it brand new
i use it as a video camera and its surprisingly good, i combatted the small battery by powering it by controll monitors power out and it goes on for days with that. The only thing i miss is 4k...
I'm not a pro, but i love taking going to new and familiar places to shoot pics. In my opinion the a7ii or iii is the perfect full frame for anyone who isn't a full time photographer. I mean you could honestly use these older alphas on a pro gig and get perfect results haha. I will be keeping my a7iii till it's toast
No one should ever pay more than 500 bucks for an A7II. 800 to 1300? Forget it you can get an A7III for that much. E mount is good, but at this point get an A6400. The images hold up until about 800 ISO, after that even a 2016 APS-C is better Also the IBIS is here for the spec sheet it's the least effective IBIS I've ever seen. Battery last 5 minutes and it absolutely sucks for video, autofocus and burst rates. If you were looking at an A7II for 800ish, save 200 more and get an A7III used. Not even the same class of cameras
Hello Mister. I have a problem. On my camera doesn't show me any video but when i check my sd card m4root i found them all. Can you help me please? On camera i can see just photos. Which setting should i change or do? Thank you, have a bless day!
I found an a7iii for 300 with two lenses but my parents said I didn’t need it…. It’s such a good deal that I’m going to have to watch go to someone else 😢
a7iii + 2 lenses for 300 is definitely a scam. You should appreciate your parents tbh. A7iii + 2 cheapest FE glass like kit and 50mm are easy 1500 above
Now im not throwing it under the bus , but . 1. The A7ii i herits a7i's bad iso performance as well as the green tinge issue - newer apsc camers beat it or match it in terms of iso performance actually 2. The ibis is really about 1-2 stop or 3 if youre lucky - at that price point you got the xs10 and a whole host of lumix cameras 3. It offers a terrible video option - worse than even the a6000 , thats kinda sad 4. Its also using a 117 point af hybrid like the older alphas , which is ironically worse than their apsc lineup At this point the only reason to pick up the a7ii is either you need fullframe or you want fullframe Xs10 beats it in every term other than sensor size The a6400 beats it aswell but only lacking ibis The eos rp for not a whole lot more offers a better take on the budget ff A whole host of ef cameras and lenses also await you in the budget lineup , altho dead - ef is still an overabundance of lenses
@@christianjmedia I probably will mainly focus on photography. I want to learn and see if this something I even like doing. I’ve always been interested. Im literally starting from the bottom all the mixed opinions has me all over the place. My budget was a thousand for a starter.
I still use the A7ii, I don’t shoot weekly like I did some years ago but a photography canceled on a friends daughter senior prom shoot 1 day before the shoot. I couldn’t tell them I don’t shoot anymore. Felt good to dust off the A7ii , and Godox 600.
Had to bring her out one last good time! Felt good I’m sure📸
It's always such pleasure to see a photographer showing affordable gear rather than bragging about new stuff that nobody can buy, as a matter of fact I still have the legacy A7 and I used it not only got fun but also got professional shootings
For sure bro some can’t buy all the latest and greatest gear.
@@christianjmediasame here, I am not making a living doing photography, just a average shooter. I am ordering the 7ii & can’t wait until it arrives!! I have always been a Nikon guy but want something different👍👍
@@dickymiller7196secret is most people “making a living” are actually RENTING that gear and 99% of the time it’s to impress the person paying them who thinks they know what they’re talking about tech wise 🤦♂️. Sometimes the commerce aspect of things can literally suck all of the fun and joy out of life and hobbies that are supposed to be enjoyable. I spent about $800 on my 7ii and had to work and deal with family stuff for like 2.5 years, when I finally took the camera out and set it up I started having heaps of fun and the only thing I can complain about is that it doesn’t shoot 4K video but in all actuality if you ARE shooting video and it’s for web all You need to do is light it properly these cameras look great. 4K 6k and 8k are kinda overkill if you’re uploading to RUclips they are filmmaker resolutions that literally only make smaller level workflows unnecessarily complex. For $750 these cameras are a steal if you can get one with a lens just find a cinematographer or videographer who upgraded you can find these everywhere.
@@dickymiller7196 I too I want to change from Nikon to Sony
I Started Photographie as a serious hobby a year ago and bought the a7II after using my phone a couple months. Best choice i ever did and my glass collection is growing and will also be perfect with an upgrade in the future.
Glass is king Honestly
@sKyyyFir3 ima bouta do the same mayn cant wait
@@n00b9 very good choice ;)
The cameras in the last 5 years got ridiculously good that you can pick up a 4-5 yr old camera and they will be brilliant fpr most use cases.
For sure!
My friends has an a6500 and he shoot music videos with it but he titles the videos filmed using fx30 😂😂😂 all the comments are of people saying how amazing the fx30 quality looks 😂😂😂😂
Great camera for non action shots. I personally had the Rii and used it for several years until I upgraded to the Riv. It still serves me as my backup body.
this is an insane camera, pairing it with the viltrox 16mm is OP!!!!!!
Ye ye 💪🏾
I’m still rocking the a7ii shooting concerts, events and some portraitures. Just get some good glasses and also learn your camera capabilities and its behavior on different shooting situations. One thing to point out is that you can’t trust the auto white balance on this camera. I always carry a grey card with me whenever I go out. Set custom white balance and it makes processing your images much faster and reliable.
Facts wb will mess everything up if it's constantly changing during your shot. It’s crucial
How do I change this on mine please?
Just change auto wb to a actual kelvin number under the wb tab in the FN menu
Hi what settings do you recommend to shoot on low light in a bar concert ?
Hey @hktswag can you suggest a lens for gym video shoots?
I shoot everything with this camera and a Zeiss Distagon Lens. does the job!
Even video?
Insanely good camera, the only major issue is the terrible autofocus. But as a 2014 camera you really can't expect more
Right it’s kinda getting classic
Bought mine with the kit lens for 600€. 0 regrets.
I just bought one for 800 with a second lens, can't wait for it to be delivered
Money
still rocking a7II, looking to get the sony a7IV or a7RV
The a7iv is amazing after I got it it’s hard to not use it every day lol
Same here. Going for the A7 IV
I've been using my 7ii since 2017. Everything's great. It's just the autofocus that annoys me now. more performance focus would be better
Facts and if you’re needing 4k it lacks there.
I’m still rocking it. Still getting my moneys worth. 💪🏽✊🏽👊🏽✨
That’s all that counts really
Which mic are you using, the sound is good tho
Comica lav mic lol
I just ordered it yesterday together with the kit lens and I also got myself a brand new, very nice Sigma 50mm f1.4
I'm very exited for it to arrive until the weekend ☺️
Good choice!
If you can find an A7RII instead, it's an awesome camera. I happened to find one for $100 and now I'm completely immersed in full frame for cheap. Truly no going back now.
No going back now lol
How's be better about A7II or A6400?
i cant just let go of my sony a7ii. i was planning to replace it with an a6400, but the full frame experience is just soo good, video quality on the a6400 is actually superior and crisp, but im gonna lose the handheld capabilities of the IBIS. ill stick to my a7ii for now and save up for an a7siii
When you get that a7siii you’ll forget kk about your A7II I promise
I bought my childhood dream A7RII 6 months ago for about the price of a new A7II and I just adore it..those capabilities are unmatched and the 42MP resolution is crazy..I've become pixelfreak suddenly..anyways..the camera had just 25K expositions and besides famous “Sony corners” it is..how to say it..OP
lol
I ain’t spending 1500 to start I bought my series x and my girl still snarls at me when I buy games for it 😂
Lol
am still using my 9 year old a7R, shoot the same image as a7R3/4/5 lol
Aint broke don't fix it lol
What about a7iii? I'm a cannon user but want to get a Sony to film RUclips and IG videos. Can't beat the film quality. What do you recommend?
Sony A7iii is great you get 4K and tons more features then the a7ii including dual card slots.
im getting mine second hand its only got 171 shutter count and its life is 2million shutters counts till you have to get a new one it comes with 4.5-6.3f/55-210mm 3.5-5.6/28-70mm lens but gonna get a 16mm 2.8f and two 256gb memo cards for 540 you reckon it good steal
Nox. - Yesterday at 19:38
That’s allot for 540 just make sure it all works and looks genuine if it is then that’s a mega steal lol
I brought the sony a6000 and i fell in love with it . the one thing i wish it had was animal eye af but other than that a good lens and you cant go wrong with a6000
Had the a6400 and a6000 and they were amazing little cameras!
my apologies,,,you are correct!! I was referring to the A7SII...
You good brother 🙏🏽
Is this camera good for instagram streetwear photos?
For sure, it’s a fantastic photo camera!
Price please 🙏🙏🙏
Check description
I have sony a7II and sony fs5 mark1 and I am very satisfied 24 mp in 2023 is very good thank you brother. it is possible to make us a video on slog3 I do not know how to expose well✌🏾
Gotcha bro I can work on that
Great bit. The content is so suited for agreement, you do grwat job. But after I was in the local shop to test all brands, I could not force myself to get sony. Compared to Canon, Nikon and Fuji, this reptilian stuff is just no-go. Display output and viewfinder, controls and buttons, just NO. Unusable compared to competition. I cannot recommend unless one handles the iron and is happy with the experience. It's so unexpectedly individual. After 20 years of thinking I could not care less about ergonomics, Sony made me...
I'm a cell phone photographer (paid, published and exhibited) currently searching for my 1st mirrorless camera. I like the a7ii and found one with an FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens kit for $1034 new online. I thought by getting the more affordable camera to start, I could get decent lenses and upgrade the body in a couple years. Does that sound like a good fit? I shoot mostly landscapes/nature/travel stuff, no interest in portraits or video. Thanks
Not bad at all but that kit lens will be the deciding factor here, I would get the deal and then look to get a Sony or sigma 24-70mm @f2.8 constant to start
16-35mm f2.8 constant would be great if your looking to get something wider.
Can you tell me how to turn on silent shooting mode on a7II?
This camera does not support silent shooting
i used this camera second hand for two years. It really got the job done, but i must say the autofocus is not always reliable and the video specs are practically unusable for proper video content, since its only 1080p. Only reason i upgraded was because the screen broke on me (im not sure how long this camera has been used)
Before I got it Irdk but it’s pretty worn now lol but yes the video is unusable but I’m going to try and be the one to help people get the most out of it.
Sony a7ii is good in night time video recorder for short films
Ehh it’s okay
Im planning to buy this one. Can you guys suggest a good lens that is majority for vacation photo. Will try to invest in the future. 😁
A 24-70mm would be great it’s what I use on travel’s, my whole fort Morgan cinematic was shot on the 24-70mm
Have the chance to buy the a7ii for only 750euro's, should i do it?
For photos it’s a steal!
Does it shoot 4K?
No sir
its still gonna be good in 10 years
In photography only
@@christianjmedia what about video
What better for street Photos, a6400 or A7ii?
6400 will be faster to focus is to why I say it’ll be better but A7Ii has full frame but around the same speed during photo capture
Gets the job done, especially paired with good glass.
Oh yeah 💪🏾
Good enough as long as you do need fast tracking for action/sports photography.
For sure
I shoot with my a7ii. I’m a car photographer and use a sigma 50mm f1.4 along with a sigma 20mm f1.4. One of the best cameras for your money. I’m looking into a a7IV here soon to pair with it.
You're going to love it!
I use a74 and yes it’s absolutely amazing and capable of 4k 60fps 💯
Im starting to shoot cars as well, could i see some of your work? I use a sony a7ii with a 28-70 lens. Would you also suggest a different lens for this type of photography?
I had the A7ii but sold it and got the A6700 because I needed video in 4k, stills are great and video is 10bit so yea was a massive upgrade, solved the overheating problem with a Gammer phone cooler and a dummy battery with the battery door opened 👍🏼
Piece of cake lol
sir when i shoot video it iso is automatically double how can i fix it
Auto iso is on so it’ll read and change it if it feels it needs to, to turn it off just pick another iso above Auto which is usually at the end of the iso range and you should be good 👍🏽
What do u suggest any better sony, canon or nikon available in this price range?
If you can find an a7iii in this price range it’ll be a well worth it upgrade to this camera.
To be honest for photography almost any camera is good enough
But for video… yeah it’s not gonna cut it
Well said
Get an actual legit video camera for video. Not a hybrid.
@@tomd4748 to be honest any modern hybrid will work fine for video
modern cameras are powerful enough to be pretty much good for anything as long as it's not a big commercial job
like of course any paying job, an fx3 would be nice but this is a video about the a7ii most people here wont have the budget
Does it shoot in 4k?
No 4K on this one
Its really overpriced for the performance tho... I could get a nikon z50 with the same price and be able to shoot 4k 30, have better autofocus, better weather sealing and a better viewfinder. Honestly, I wouldnt recommend anyone to buy an a7II in 2023
Nope not for video I don’t recommend it but for photos it’s great!
Nikon Z5 or Nikon Z50 or Sony A7ii
Which one is the best, and why? Can you explain briefly?
Kinda hard to roughly explain this, I’ve only briefly used canon cameras and right now I use majority Sony so I can’t speak to much for what Nikon would be good, sorry 😞
@@christianjmedia great! Thank you so much for the reply, just one question though, I'm buying a camera (for taking photos, mostly), should I go for Sony A7ii as it is available for USD 850 here in India (brand new, sealed)
@SamsungFanBoye for sure the A7II will be fantastic for just photos
There should be a program app that can upscale the 1080 resolution to 4k right ?
Whatever editor you use can do this
What camera are you using on this footage?
The Sony A7IV
And the startup-time of 10-20 seconds? Moment long gone..
Lol
what?
What Reasons do you like the A7II For?
I can't expose it slog3 in m'y sony fs5 mark 1
I have been using my a7ii for years now, while it may be lacking a lot on the video side it was able to get the job done, but it surely makes up for it with photo, the sharpness and low light capabilities still amaze me to this day. Time for an upgrade though...just ordered me an a7IV :D
@@gabrielhausen_how you liking the iv? Was it worth it making the jump? I’m running with the a7ii right now
Definitely worth
The battery on it (NP-FW50) is awful, even on 13 yr old sony slts.
Terrible
Would you recommend the OG A7 for photography?
Yes
Still a dope camera, 24mp fullframe. If you need a photography camera look no further than this because for about 1000$ brand new is sick value. The thing where it doesnt bring much to the table is unfortunately its video because it can only do 1080p. Now while I believe the video will still look good, I woudnt count on it. That being said if u need a good hybrid and plan on mostly doing video dont get this camera... If you need a second body or something for photograpy (especially if u wanna get into wedding photo or something like that) this is going to serve well.
For sure, well said and 100% right it’s not a video camera first lol
It's 12.4mp
@@juliano191you’re looking at the A7S not the regular A7
Just confirming, is this camera a bad baby?
If your looking for photos then yes it excels at photography but lacks with video.
I want to buy a sony and I see that the a6500 has dropped in price but I am surprised because on ebay a sony authorized seller is selling the sony a7ii for 470$. Do you recommend me to buy it over the a6500, will I take more photos than videos?
If your looking to shoot mostly photos the a7II will be better
The A7II is full frame and the a6500 is crop so the price for the correct lenses will vary as full frame is a bigger sensor so the lens will cost more.
so amazon has it for $998.00 base model with base lens 28-70, I got a M50 mk 2 and just started shooting not long ago, im not a pro yet but cant afford the Sony a7 iii. will this be a good camera to buy for someone starting photography as a hobby?
Yes very good for photo! And for a hobbyist this will be more then enough now the video is lacking bad so if your looking that route then the a7III would be the better camera.
@@christianjmedia thank you for the reply! Just saw they got the a7iii body for 1400 so I’ll be getting that!
Oh yeah now you got 4k video
what cam do you recommend for football in game film
70-200 f4 of f2.8 for reach.
I picked up a a7ii in “used” condition from best buy for only 750$ with the 28-70mm kit lens! It was a amazing deal, and it only had 185 shutter count so I’d essentially call it brand new
Oh yeah basically brand new!
Any lens suggestions for videography? Thank you so so much 🥰
Coming soon!
bought one to flip and honestly considering on keeping it now, my current daily is an A7Sii but the A7ii is kind of warming me up to itself.
It’s pretty nice to have one camera that came do it most.
you made a video about how this camera is not good and you make one of how its good ?
Sure did, basically like a pros and cons perspective it can be great but still flawed so I highlighted both 💪🏾
@@christianjmedia lol
i use it as a video camera and its surprisingly good, i combatted the small battery by powering it by controll monitors power out and it goes on for days with that. The only thing i miss is 4k...
If 1080p gets you by then it’s great but the AF isn’t to usable if your using it in AF.
@@christianjmedia i use vintage lenses so all manual:D
What camera did you use to shoot this
Sony A7IV w/sigma 24-70mm f2.8
@@christianjmedia so what it gives it the cinematic look? Is it the type of frame? Or the camera?
thanks !! what lens would you recommend ?
Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 is a great full frame all rounder lens
Just bought used one for 500 with multiple batteries
Nice! Your gonna need those batteries for sure 💪🏾
All of the cost savings you'll have buying the A7II you should invest in batteries, because you're going to need *a lot* of them
Definitely, the battery life is terrible lmao
I'm not a pro, but i love taking going to new and familiar places to shoot pics. In my opinion the a7ii or iii is the perfect full frame for anyone who isn't a full time photographer. I mean you could honestly use these older alphas on a pro gig and get perfect results haha. I will be keeping my a7iii till it's toast
My Camera for now 1.5 years, best thing i ever bought 500€ on ebay
Powerhouse 💪🏾
Tq babe
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No one should ever pay more than 500 bucks for an A7II. 800 to 1300? Forget it you can get an A7III for that much.
E mount is good, but at this point get an A6400.
The images hold up until about 800 ISO, after that even a 2016 APS-C is better
Also the IBIS is here for the spec sheet it's the least effective IBIS I've ever seen. Battery last 5 minutes and it absolutely sucks for video, autofocus and burst rates.
If you were looking at an A7II for 800ish, save 200 more and get an A7III used. Not even the same class of cameras
I agree, the A7III is always my choice to recommend over this camera and now days in 2024 I don’t think it’ll make another year fr
is that an Evan’s Scholars shirt ?!
No sir
Sony A7II can be bought just the body for $900 new at Best Buy right now
Good find!
Just purchased mine with a lens for 1k
Hello Mister. I have a problem. On my camera doesn't show me any video but when i check my sd card m4root i found them all. Can you help me please? On camera i can see just photos. Which setting should i change or do? Thank you, have a bless day!
There should be a target playback option in there to specify, but it only has one card slot so I’m not sure what’s causing this… honestly.
Problem is autofocus... I really like the autofocus of the updated ones...
Yeah it’s struggling but if it was faster it wouldn’t be a problem.
Bro , move to A7iii, better battery , shoot all day with just 2-3 batteries in pocket. Low light video, 10 fps and more video settings.
I be trying to tell them the A7II is only good for photos and no not sports photos
Bro focus on video sucks😅
Lmao yes that’s why I have a “why it’s good” and “why it’s not” short explaining
Still good in 2024 Sep
Ehh lol
I found an a7iii for 300 with two lenses but my parents said I didn’t need it…. It’s such a good deal that I’m going to have to watch go to someone else 😢
a7iii + 2 lenses for 300 is definitely a scam. You should appreciate your parents tbh. A7iii + 2 cheapest FE glass like kit and 50mm are easy 1500 above
assuming you buy everything used ofc
Only RUclipsrs,instagramers and TikTokers use Sony ,serious artist use anything else
Yikes lol okay
Now im not throwing it under the bus , but .
1. The A7ii i herits a7i's bad iso performance as well as the green tinge issue - newer apsc camers beat it or match it in terms of iso performance actually
2. The ibis is really about 1-2 stop or 3 if youre lucky - at that price point you got the xs10 and a whole host of lumix cameras
3. It offers a terrible video option - worse than even the a6000 , thats kinda sad
4. Its also using a 117 point af hybrid like the older alphas , which is ironically worse than their apsc lineup
At this point the only reason to pick up the a7ii is either you need fullframe or you want fullframe
Xs10 beats it in every term other than sensor size
The a6400 beats it aswell but only lacking ibis
The eos rp for not a whole lot more offers a better take on the budget ff
A whole host of ef cameras and lenses also await you in the budget lineup , altho dead - ef is still an overabundance of lenses
True, Bu the only reason I do A7II stuff still is because my audience is like 90% A7II searches lol
@@christianjmedia ah thats why , thank you for that info
Love the camera still but it’s definitely lacking compared to the newer cameras releasing
@@christianjmedia agreed
When you say they degrade what does that mean?
Like the usable features on them degrade or become outdated.
What site is that ?
Shiii bro I really don’t remember honestly.
Very detailed and logical
Does not have ibs
It does but okay..
You treat it like people think it’s bad but I would kill for a camera that good
Oh yes I understand it’s great for some still!
Life would be so much better if canon stuck to the EF mount
Use the adapter
lol it would but that’s what adapters for
it sucks
Still a great camera for some 🤷🏾♂️
Great backup camera but the autofocus is unbearable
lol un usable at times
Honestly I think the a7rii is a better buy for like 50 bucks more,
For sure.
Sony a7 m2 flash light suggested
Confused? Are you asking about flash?
Price?
Around 1K new and $800 used.
Idk if its just me. But are you tall? That camera look smaller than usual in your hands. Lmao
Lmao around 5’9-5’10
Bro could u pls recommend lens for a7ii
For sure 💪🏾
@@christianjmedia ❤️😍thanks bro😇
The Sony A72 is still being sold on the official Sony Website
Good to know, might update this short
The auto-focus flipping sucks on this camera tho
Yes 100% lol that’s the pixel binning
What website do you use to find used camreas
Keh.com based in Atlanta
@@christianjmedia thank you
I’m brand new and looking to buy to my first camera. Can someone point me in the right direction? Is this a good one to start with?
If your looking for just photography then yes but if your looking for a good all rounder then go with the next gen the a7III
@@christianjmedia I probably will mainly focus on photography. I want to learn and see if this something I even like doing. I’ve always been interested. Im literally starting from the bottom all the mixed opinions has me all over the place. My budget was a thousand for a starter.
How is the autofocus in video on this camera?
Not the greatest