Best Sony cameras (as of October 2017)
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- Gary Friedman goes over the best Sony cameras produced to date, from the Alpha 100 to the game-changing Alpha 9. Kick back and enjoy this trip down memory lane! Brought to you by the author of more than 25 ebooks on Sony (and other) cameras. Check out FriedmanArchives.com/ebooks for a full selection.
Sony Alpha cameras featured in this video:
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A100
A700
A900 / A850
A300 / A350
A55 / A35 / A500 / A550
A77 / A77 II / A99 / A99 II
NEX-7
A6000 series / A6500
A7 series A7R II A9
RX10 II and RX10 IV 
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Sony A900 in 2008 was released ahead of its time, what a great DSLR!
My first dslr was the A100, then the A700, now I'm still shooting the A77ii. Love them all...
I love your enthusiasm about your cameras and their engineering, I enjoyed this video.
My a200 and a300 are my workhorses. My newly purchased Minolta 5000i gets its lenses interchanged between the alpha series. 18 years of tech-amazing.
Dear Gary, I started with the a350. Now I'm still using the a55 and the a77II. I only use these old minolta G lenses. They are cheap, very good build and they have an amasing picture quality. You will understand, I stay with the alpha system.
Thank you for all the information
Geert
Your enthusiasm is infectious, Gary!
Oh yes!!! the A700 was my very 1st camera in Dec 2010. I stayed with the family and went a65, a77II, a7 (used for 630 w/grip Dec2017), and finally the New a7iii. I still owned them all. Superb video! Sony for life!
Great job Gary as always. Keep up the good work.
We are waiting for your videos Gary ! Keep it going !
That was amazing.Thanks Gary for this history lesson.You have a new subscriber
I started with the A100. :)
Sony really makes great cameras, so innovative.
YOU ARE A HISTORY TEACHER. I am just learning photography I just used to shoot on automatic mode with my Sony dslr. it is good to learn the evolution of the cameras. I am 75 yrs old and not too old to learn, just bought a6300 and I am still learning. Thanks
Great job Gary. Keep up the excellent work.
As usual, great knowledge! Thanks for sharing...
Great video. My first Sony camera was the A230 and upgraded to A58, A77, A77ii (which is my current go to camera). I love Sony and their technology.
Great review. As always!
Great video! Thanks Gary!
Hi Gary
Great work on this video . I also enjoyed the book you made on the A9. You are without peers when it comes to explaining camera technology. Continued success.
Great video and history. Love your clarity and references.
Thank you!
Thanks Gary. I own alpha 6500 and pre-ordered last month the RX10 IV!!!
Always love your videos. I enjoy using my legacy Minolta grlass on Sony e-mount (and I still shoot some film through my SRT-102 and X570).
Really enjoyed the video. You clearly are extremely knowledgable about cameras and their progression in time. I’m just wanting to get started with this as a hobby and your video helped me immensely. Thanks 🙏
Thank YOU! You should check out my books on whatever camera you end up getting. :-)
Again a very useful video. And again - thank You! :)
Very much informative! Thank you!
My favourite is the a57...its small and portable but nicely built - a 16mp sensor , a great 920k LCD screen that tilts and swivels . I shoot mine with a Minolta 28mm F2.8 and 50mm 1.7...
Yeah, and the A55 was even smaller!! Aimed at soccer moms. Glad you're getting a lot of mileage out of your favorite!
Great video, very informative and helpful.
Thank you Gary, excellent exposé over Sony. See you on Minolta Collectors group.
This was awesome to watch!
I’m happy that all 3 of my cameras were mentioned.
Minolta 7d, a700 and A77. I’ll be upgrading to the a7ii soon!
I started with A7 in 2017, then A5100, then A9, then A7III, and in 2020 Dynax 7 (film) and I am in the process of buying a Dynax 7D (in 2020)
After a lot of investigating I brought an a6000 in early 2014, it has been a wonderful camera to learn about photography. In early 2017 I brought an RX10III, like you say quite under rated for its capabilities. I would really like an A7RII. Thanks Gary for another informative video, and thanks Sony for some wonderful cameras.
Good work Gary. You remind me of my high school science teacher. That is a very high compliment!
I shoot an a99 with Minolta Maxxum AF glass ..... the "Secret Handshake" (with the crossed X logo) is my favorite lens. Thanks for the great video.
No question, Gary is amazing.
Great video and a nice history lesson on Sony digital cameras! I've been shooting Canon since the late 70s (and still shoot Canon), but added an RX100 IV and an RX10 III to my collection because they're perfect for traveling without sacrificing image quality. I'm about to upgrade to the RX10 IV (will be handing my RX10 III to my little sister) and will be knocking on your doors to get your manual for it as soon as you release it. Your manuals are still my favorite. I've learned more from yours than any others. They're very educational, easy to follow, and entertaining, as well. Thanks for all your hard work!
Now you may add a Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III... that looks fine... but I'm satisfied with both Sony A55 and A77 and a little Canon G15 that turns my bag lighter with images good enough...
Holy moly. So much inspiration. And you Sir - you rock completely :-)
Thank you Gary for the concise, informative video, I like good cameras regardless of Brand, Currently using GH4 & Sony NX3, but you sparked my interest in Sony again so I am looking at FF A7riii, (or wait for the Next A7Siii) as I mainly do Videos). Can I ask what sharp, versatile zoom (or a couple of primes) I should go with if I had to purchase just one full frame zoom ?
Love your videos man
Love your videos! I would also like to see a color analysis of the Sony lineup. I know that lenses have a lot to say about color - but color varies according to camera as well. Just curious.
Very informative video, i must say i love my Sony SLT AX5 camera and have just taken some great animal shots (in my opinion) with the zoom lens that came with my camera bundle. I'm looking to add more lenses now and learn even more about getting the most out of my camera.
Such memories! The A350 was my very first camera
Nelson Michael Films awesome.
So glad I found your videos. I've had a gap of twenty years or more out of the industry. Was a darkroom technician in the film days, unfortunately no one needs us anymore. Had an Olympus OM1 and Nikkormat, plus medium and a 5x4. Family always had a point and shoot, but imagine my shock at buying Somy A7 and trying to figure out what I'd actually bought. Talking about a quantum leap and feel like I'm starting from the beginning again. I've just watched two of your videos and love the enthusiasm, presentation and great tuition. I'm a Big fan.
I just got a A77 and wow it is a very large camera, at least to me...when I was/am use to an Olympus E-M 5 ii.
I admire your memory and knowledge 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks!
Nice round up there.
Thank you for this interesting overview. The Sony bridge-cameras I never had before on my radar-screen. What I appreciate with Sony is the flexibility of use and the long term compatibility. I started out with Minolta film cameras in the 80s (A-mount and MD-mount) and 35 years later I can still use my old Minolta AF glass on my A77 and A99 with a decent quality. The fact that Sony produced great working adapters (e.g. LA-EA4 and LA-EA5) for the E-mount allows me to use my expensive A-mount lenses up to some extent also on my A7R III. My old Nex7, A7 and A7S are primarily used as a platform for my collection of 150 manual focus vintage lenses (from the film era). The fact that Sony pioneered the mirror-less camera mass-market created a huge environment of adapters and other accessories for using nearly all kind of (even rare) vintage lenses. And my Sony cameras never let me down. Even my old A100 and A350 are still working fine and produce with their CCD-sensor an acceptable picture quality under good lighting conditions. The Sony mirror-less cameras are the best option for using manual-focus vintage glass but even on the SLT cameras (A77 and A99) some vintage lenses can be used (e.g. with the T2 and M42-mount and a small adapter) in manual mode. In this context I also want to thank you for all your great books. Over the years I purchased books for the A100, A77, A99, Nex7 and A7. These have been a great help for me, especially your book for the A99 since my camera has a Japanese menu and with the book I figured out how to use the A99 properly.
I just picked up a mint a850 with 8000 shutter actuations for $700 to replace the one that was stolen from me (with an a7, an a65 and other things). I also have an a7II coming to replace the a7. Sony cameras are great! I'm so glad I could replace the a-mount a850 with such a clean copy a dozen years after the end of production. And Minolta a-mount lenses are so cheap and so good. I'm hoping for many more years of shooting with them on the a850.
These cameras were built like a tank (especially the a850) that the cameras should be serving you well well into the next decade!
Thank you Sir Gary.
Very good Gary! And what a collection of Sony cameras! Assume they are all yours. The array solidly dispels the rumour you hear occasionally that "Sony is not a camera company".
I love my A7R2 but in 2023, I think I'm finally going to upgrade. I've gotten some beautiful images with this camera but thr AF improvements will be a huge help for my bird photography.
Then the A7R V is definitely for you!! (And here's a great way to learn to use all of its features: friedmanarchives.podia.com/the-friedman-archives-guide-to-sony-s-a7r-v :-) )
Great vid!
Nice collection.
Good Job.....very informative...!!!!
informative and fun, thank you
My last film camera was the Konica Autoreflex T3n, and my first digital camera was the 6MP KonicaMinolta 5D which I bought in 2005, on the basis that both Konica and Minolta made great cameras and lenses in the past. Plus the idea of a built-in anti-shake system which I could use on all Minolta AF lenses appealed to me. Unfortunately KM pulled out of the photographic market, and my camera developed a shutter button problem. Sony eventually took over the KM photographic section, and they offered to have my camera repaired by a company in the UK. The camera returned to the same repair company for further work. So I decided to buy the Sony A450, which is the stripped down version of the Sony A550. Shortly afterwards the KM 5D died. I get great service out of the A450. Recently, I found that age doesn't allow me to bend down like I used, so, I bought a second-hand A550 from Amazon. It is in mint condition.
You've got quite a camera history! I think the 450 was the last generation of Sony cameras to have a moving mirror.
@@FriedmanArchives I think that the A850 came out around the same time, being a budget version of the A900. Both being the only full frame cameras with a moving mirror.
In 2015, I bought the A77 SLT because Sony.ie had it on special offer, roughly 60% of the UK price. I did ask Sony if there was a problem with this camera, and I was told that there were no issues with it. Some of the members in the photographic club said that it might be "loss leader" as was the practice of certain supermarkets, to have it seen in public. At that time, Canon and Nikon had the lion's share of the market in Ireland.
I found that I couldn't get used to the EVF with it "flashing" at each exposure, and the battery didn't last for long. It was a rather heavy camera, despite not having a moving mirror. I traded it in the following year.
Interestingly the beam-splitter idea as used in the Alpha 55 was used way back in the 1950s by the Angenieux company who used it in reflex lenses for cine cameras (even for standard 8mm).
I think it goes back even further than that - the Technicolor DF-24 Beam Splitter Motion Picture Camera used to film the Wizard of Oz split the light three different ways (one for R, G, and B).
@@FriedmanArchives Thanks for the reply. Yes, like most 'inventions' the origins of an application like this probably go back further than is recorded. Beam splitters of various types go back to at least the mid 19th century so have been a known technology since the origins of photography. I assume the Sony used a half-silvered mirror type as the weight of a double prism type would, I guess have been prohibitive. I wonder if Sony used this technology to provide an optical finder for some of their ENG video cameras. It would account for how the Alpha 55 came about from a company that, traditionally, is more of an innovator in electronics than optics.
I still have my A300 and A700. I shoot product/tethered shots with my A68. I use my A6000 for adapted lens photography and I just picked up a used (perfect) RX10 mk1 to take the place of my A6000/lenses for travel.
great video!!!
Loved it.
I wish you could of mentioned the a77ll a-mount being a crop sensor and how it works with the.minolta lenses.
I feel very lucky to have owned the D7d, A700, A900, A77ii and A99ii! Great video Gary - thanks. Will never shoot E mount unless there is no choice!
You can adapt your a lenses to e mount which would probably go well with the Sony a7
A900 ❤️
Thank you for the video. It is still relevant today because I am eyeing a used 7R II body as I cannot spend that much on the latest and the greatest. My first DSLR was A200, despite the CCD sensor I loved its built-in stabilization. Shame that my RX-100 short lived after a light rain. I hope they got better at weather sealing. NEX-6 is still going strong, one of the few NEX models with phase detect AF.
my favorite camera is on your list!
great video, waiting for sony rx10 mark iv review.
Love this video. I’ve been using Minolta/Sony gear since I bought a Minolta 300 back in the 90’s. My first DSLR was the Konica Minolta maxim 7D with the vertical grip. I didn’t like what Sony was putting out until the A700 but didn’t have the money to upgrade. I finally upgraded to the A77 since you can shoot video also.
They only put out the A100 before the A700, and while the A700 was amazing all around, the A100 was amazing in good light.
Nice video man! i have a question how do you think that rx10iv is working under low light conditions? i think is a monster to sport shootings but if you dont have enough light ... i would like to see how it works before buy!
Gary love your videos and knowledge of Sony cameras I shoot wildlife with a A99ii and 150-600mm tamron, like the 42 megapixels and 12 fps, but hate the video restrictions on auto focus, would the video be easier with a A7Riii and a-mount adapter? Interested in your answer Thanks
@@garyfriedman2005 thanks
I've had the H50B, A100, A55 and A77 and currently contemplating the A7Rii...
YOU DO GOOD WORK......
Great review I have many of those my A850 is the best
The video was really good.But I have a question...if you have two cameras Sony a68 and canon 77 d ..which one you choose? and why?
Hi Gary, I’m big fan of your work. I need a big help in my decision. At the moment I have 2xa99 with 8 best a mount lenses. I’m planning to upgrade to a99mk2 or a7mk3 . If I upgrade to mirrorles I need to sell it my all gear. The. FF E mount lens prices just crazy. If I stay with the a mount maybe I will stuck in the a mount because hard to sell kt later. My big question the eye lock on af how good on a99mk2 compare to a7mk3 series? I know I can use a mount lenses with adapter on a7 series but I shoot weddings and I don’t want to messing with adapters.
You're a great educator
fascinating video. just got a a55 on ebay for 40 bucks ! great little camera, also have the a58. wish i had kept all my old cameras too ;( the only old film camera i have is one my dad bought and i used as my first camera. the kowa SE R with 50mm lens.
My favorite camera was on your list Sony Mavicas !!!! ,
Ive been through quite a few point and shoot digital cameras but now I want to get into DSLR photography.
I still have my old Minolta Dynax 500si and it's lenses.
Which Sony model can I get that can use them BUT won't break the bank?
I have a doubt about A77 II... isn´t the same as A68 but with wifi?
Sir, how about the Sony a68. Is it good for videography.
I loved my A7Rii and upgraded to the A7Riv for the better AF performance. Now I'm looking to get an older Sony A100 for the CCD sensor for fun.
You'll enjoy using it! Just don't expect it to shoot video. 🙂
Does the la ea2 lens adapter still only let lenses go down to f-stop 3.5 when shooting video using the A6500 ot has this been resolved with lenses with a 1.8 f-stop
Question buddy, is the overall focusing system on the current DSLR's from canon and Nikon much faster then the AF on the mirrorless and SLT cameras?.....And which system do you like better?
great after so many unobvious things about camera, you praised SONY.
Very informative video. I also looked at your 5 year old Minolta camera videos which is also interesting since I own Minolta. Question is, do you own all of these? That’s amazing👍
Gary Friedman I understand 😀
I actually have both the Minolta a-7 and the Sony a7, and I have to say that the Minolta DNA is still there. I have managed to program both cameras so that switching between them becomes almost seamless. In fact I usually use both bodies at the same time, with different lenses that complements each other in terms of focal length, and haven't noticed any major difference that causes me to lose a shot when switching back and forth between them.
i where can i get a Manuall for a sony 3500
Love your book and videos. Can you definitively say if the Sony Phase detect, SLT A mount system is faster than the conventional DSLR with mirrors?
*Hybrid Phase Detection AF* is far more sexy, compared to conventional DSLR.
LIke 79+399 AF Points on A99ii
Thanks Garry. Hey, you've another camera to add to your collection the A7RIII. I was looking for a cheaper A7III. Anyone asking which camera to start with, would be well advised to go for Sony, their innovative trend is most admirable.
I love my sony a77ii and sony a7ii.
Sony makes the best cameras, to my standard. I feel more comfortable with sony interms of video quality, and photo quality is amazing as well. You summed up everything in this video. Sony really is a revolutionary company.
The a100 my first Sony camera..!!!❤️❤️❤️
Great video, when are you going to write a book about the RX10 IV, just traded my RX10 III for the mark 4. It really is a “little A9”.
Gary Friedman, thank you, looking forward to buying it. My email: drmarcus396@gmail.com
The shutter button on the origional a7 is somthing I will call as "retro". It's exactly in the same place as some classic film SLRs like the Minolta SR-T 101, Pentax K1000, and Nikon FM. I like it because most of my film SLRs have the shutter button in the same place, but I totally get why others don't like it.
Thanks for sharing your video today more than 6 years latter give me a map about Alpha mount, Im in dude about A330 or A700 two of your list.
This was great! I have found an a350 and a700 at great deals. Which one do you think is the better camera?
Both are good; the X700 has more features.
I enjoy having my a100 and a350, I mostly use a350 until I get pick out its replacement.
Question------i have been told by Nikonand tamron, that the new tamron 24mm f2.8 G2, f mount, that this lenses will not function in auto setting on my older Nikon D50 because Nikon updated this lenses system.....My question is this, will this lens work on my D50 if i only use it in the manual position?....thank you
Like what you have to say about Sony great video! I'm rocking a Sony A3000 I love how cheap it was and it's capable of sharp images and I noticed people can get than for as little as $150 on ebay now. XD thanks again for your video!
Thanks Gary. I shoot with Sony since 2009, started with A33, now on A77ii, and I believe that Sony is greatly underrated leader on the market. Big brands like Canon or Nikon are just following, and today released bodies like 90D of Canon, barely meets A77ii specs. I only wished the processing of Sony chips was better in their bodies (I can speak for my A77ii). I.e Nikon uses the very same sensors, yet in very poor light photos look better on Nikon than on Sony. This is something Sony should address.
@@garyfriedman2005 is it as good as Nikon with the same sensor? I wish they followed Pentax in this respect.
Thanks
The A100 was my very first DSLR camera
Hi Gary! I have enjoyed your through reviews on Minolta cameras, however, the X-700 (which I got as a present last week) is missing! Perhaps it’s predecesor the XD-7 makes for this omission.
I have a Minolta Alpha 9 whose grip has cracked. Perhaps it’s the Ub radiation in the tropical latitude of Costa Rica where a I live! Can you pinpoint me where could I have it replaced? Perhaps there is a new old stock part somewhere?
Gary Friedman Thanks for the quick answer! I will follow through with your take on the X-700! By the way, the XD-7 has reached Nikon FM2 prices on eBay!
Minolta was great, and it was great when Sony bought it. I shoot with Sony for 10 years ( A300, A37, A850, Nex3, 5, A6000, Rx100) but i regret ergonomic design (for me, Nikon is most ergonomic for speed work), for weddings for example
To each his own. That's why there are so many different flavors of ice cream. 🙂
I loved my nex 6 and a3000.
Hi Gary someone is selling the A99 do you recommend for use as a Video camera to use my old Minolta lenses please? Thank you
I have two answers for you: 1) If you really insist on using your old Minolta lenses, then yes, the A99 or A99 II will work for video. But there are drawbacks. The A mount was never intended to be used for video: the motor in the camera body (for lenses without AF motors inside) get picked up by the microphones. To get autofocus during video the camera insists on shooting as close to f/3.5 as it can get, so there's no real control over depth-of-field. Using an adapter for your A-mount lenses onto an E-mount body is worse, as AF is disabled completely on the newer bodies. For video, any mirrorless body with a native lens will likely work better, be it from Panasonic, Sony, OM Digital or Fujifilm. (Nikon and Canon also.)