Sony A7 Mark II Hands-On Field Test (Featuring Kyle Marquardt)
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Sony's A7 full frame mirrorless camera was our choice for best camera of the year in 2013. A year later, an update arrives with in-body stabilization and new design. To find out if this is the most capable mirrorless camera on the market, TCSTV's Chris Niccolls puts the A7 MK II to the test, and professional photographer Kyle Marquardt sees how the new camera compares to his DSLR kit.
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Love Jordan's face when he disagrees or is waiting to talk.
This show is really getting better and better...we've got the Digitalrev TV, which is something like TopGear with cameras, we have Philip Bloom, who makes his reviews like piece of art. And then we have your show, which fits perfectly. I like that there is always this sort of "spark" between Chris and Jordan (just like in TopGear). I'd like to see something more than reviews though, some photo challanges? When both of you would pick one camera and then have some competition?
***** Yeah, just like that.
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I actually like the antagonistic vibe on the M4/3 telephoto shootout a bit more:
ruclips.net/video/xeUCr1sHg0I/видео.html
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV Thanks, I haven't seen this one yet! What about - same camera, 20$ for M42 lens of your choice shootout? :)
Some really interesting and different presentation styles - its the strength of YT.
And of course Maarten Heilbron, who is like your friendly local photo store staffer, who knows an immense amount and never wastes your time. I love his reviews. ruclips.net/video/QqjcRHzj9as/видео.html
Chris is really trying hard to find things to dislike on this camera. I feel it's also because they've been reviewing a lot of Sony camera's lately. He's afraid to be seen as a Sony fanboy if he keeps praising their cameras lol. But this camera deserves the praise imo. Integrating IBIS is a substantial upgrade. Build quality is improved, better video codec and many smaller design problems of the original A7 have been resolved. Canon renews full frame cameras after many years without changing much. Sony did a lot in one year.
Their discussion at the end made me uncomfortable with them disagreeing.
Cole Droster I do wonder if they are playing up their disagreements for the video to be more entertaining (creating more conflict in the narrative), or if they actually do have an adversarial relationship in real-life too, and it simply seeps into their videos.
Ironically the latter sounds like a better narrative anyway
WTF kind of snowflake are you?? Bit of drama always spices things up, get over yourself ... well, it was 3yrs back when you commented, hopefully it hasn't kept you up at night since
Damn, 9 and a half years ago this dropped. Crazy
I love the back and forth banter on this show. it's very balanced and not overly heated. I'm a canon user and I think the time is getting close to jump ship.
Great video as always guys, Kyle was a welcome addition! Jordan, I was pleasantly surprised how good the FS7 looks even after compression on RUclips... Cant wait to see your review of that incredible machine. :D
i find your discussion in the end (where you disagree) very valuable for a viewer, it gives points of view of both of you, different perspectives to evaluate. love it.
Love the honest mixed feed back at the end. More of that. But hey, Camstoretv have always been about the honest review
I love you guys, hands down the best camera related youtube channel out there! I like that you two don't agree on much, gives a wide and honest set of opinions on the products on display. Personally though i agree with Chris on one of the final comments about the high MP sensor needing to be on tripod.
I too am an avid Canon shooter and am always looking around at the competition to stay up to speed. Each release Sony makes is a step ahead of Canon at this point, but hearing from you guys and a field professional is very helpful. One of the by far greatest things about Canon, for me, has been that it works in absolutely every environment I shoot in: pouring rain, snow, extreme cold, extreme heat, disgusting humidity, harsh sand, etc. In all cases, my Canon 5D3, 7D2 are flawless performers. (The extra weather sealing on the 7D2 make me extra confident) Sensors aside because...honesty, I have yet to feel a Canon sensor hold me back in my work while countless internet hardasses think they're junk cameras, I just laugh.
Working in gloves is huge. I still don't enjoy the looks of that scroll wheel like Chris pointed out...honestly a deal breaker when I think about it hard. The ergonomis/menus of the Sonys killed them for me in the past. Being able to easily operate every function on a Canon in gloves is a great thing for many real world situations I can find myself shooting in each year.
Are Sony lenses weather sealed? That's something I'm not seeing advertised.
These are things that don't impact the owning experience of many users, which is why it's nice to see ***** get his hands on one. I don't find myself in Antarctica, but he's pushing cameras to extremes that add enormous weight and credibility to his opinion. That comment on battery life?!?! Wow...what would I do when I fly in to a location that's near freezing?!?! Not work or keep swaping batteries all day?
Great review!
Coming from a full-frame Canon system, I am seriously looking forward to having a similar image quality in a smaller body. And I think with this camera, I've just found it!
These guys seriously have the most informative and practical camera reviews! I like Digital Rev for entertainment, but I trust these guys when I actually purchase gear. Thanks for the videos!
Another great review guys. Always enjoyable.
The Minolta α-7 Digital of 2004 was the first dSLR with sensor stabilization. After 10 years the Sony α-7 II of 2014 was the first full frame mirrorless camera with sensor stabilization too.
I think TCSTV show is getting better & better these day.
Instantly this is my favorite show. Final things to say that Kyle taking very nice photo. :)
At 15:58 he rolls his eyes as he keeps getting interrupted by Chris Niccols lol
He was annoying me never mind him!
One of your best reviews so far (I've seen). Continue with that "agree / disagree" finish in your videos - I like it.
Chris and Jordan, I think you can amp up the agree/disagree bit some more. In Hawaii 5-O, Danny and Steve have carguments which is so popular with the viewers that the writers make sure they have them in every episode. DEFINITION: a cargument is a heated discussion while driving. Thanks for all of your reviews, I come here to find out what equipment is worth taking a closer look at.
Yeah but Chris is going to get his hands moving and they'll be a crash. If Jordan's driving he'll NEVER get a word in.
I love your reviews! They are the best out there, actually incorporating valuable info into every second.
Chris has such a perfect hosting voice. I would think you did radio or heavy speaking roles before this channel. Great review and perspectives.
As always, fantastic video!
Great job guys!
The explanation at 14:39 where he compares 1/15th with SR on vs 1/40th with SR off is the most usable explanation of what Stabilization did for actual photos in the video :)
I'm thinking of buying this camera
A couple of details you missed in the review (minor but still), Sony made the screen extend a little bit further away from the body of the camera so when you're looking down on it the EVF eye cup isn't in the way. The directional input of the SD card is not into the side of the body, not the back of the body. The HDMI & USB slot at moved up next to the other inputs. Sony also substituted the AWB button for ISO and I believe intended the c1 or c2 button to act as the AWB button (I assign Eye AF to C1). I am an A7S shooter and I bump the round dial a lot changing the ISO, so this is a good change as well. With the Alpha line offering in body stabilization, the A-Mount lenses don't offering image stabilization -- now that this body has it, using A-Mount glass with the LAEA4 adapter will allow sharper images.
I honestly thought Jordon was going to thump Chris with that A7ii at the end
Always great content coming from your videos, guys. Thank you for your work!
Thanks for the timely review guys.
Cant believe m watching this in late 2022.
Getting a deal with kit lens for 700USD, new seal packed.
I lost my camera and i just do images and not any videos.
The Sony a7II was introduced in 2014 one year after the introduction of the original a7 in 2013. So the advancement of sensor performance was not something impressive. The Sony a7III was introduced four years later in 2018 and that's why the sensor performance of the Sony a7III is so impressive.
The only significant advantage of the Sony a7II is the sensor stabilization.
Sony has a long tradition of sensor stabilization from its dSLR period. Even before the purchase of Minolta by Sony the Digital Konica Minolta Maxxum/Dynax 5D and 7D had sensor stabilization.
Four years later this is still a great camera
8 years later 👍🏼
been waiting for this review! Thanks guys, great job :)
After all I've seen by you guys this year; 2 cameras have stood out (in my sphere of photography) the Lumix FZ1000 and the Sony a7 II, but with the a7s doing 4k, I'll wait for the v.2 in that... maybe
Have a great Christmas and thankyou for your vids!!
Excellent job, I'm really liking the format and everything about the show. Please do one of these on the A77ii (two 7's!!).
please get him as well for an A7r II review!
With the updates firmware up grades flexible spot and eye Af and continues focus tracking, it's a big improvement. Can't wait till they release the A7lll... !!!
I know this is an old video (I'm currently pretty much watching your entire channel), but I don't think the shutter is annoyingly loud on this (or even on the original). Heck, my T3i's shutter is a lot more obnoxious because it also sounds super cheap on top of being quite loud.
I'm not a fan at all of the Rebel shutter sound, so I agree with you there. I did find the original A7 to be excessively loud, but the A7 II shutter isn't that bad.
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV I'm glad you agree with me! :) And keep up the good work, I love your channel, so I subbed, and I'm eager to see what else you've got in stock!
Is there any reason why it's so loud? A few people that went on a trip to Greece with me brought A6000's and A7 / A7R's and that shutter would practically echo in some locations. I brought my K1 and it was basically silent by comparison even though it still has to throw a big mirror out of the way on top of closing the shutter. What's the deal Sony?
I got the A7R.... I think a reviewer said that it has the loudest shutter in the history of all cameras... and I believe him. I shoot more with my A6000 these days. I'm probably one of the few ppl who moved from FF to APS-C. Still got the A7R though, great image quality!
Got mine on Amazon today has the best price at the moment www.amazon.com/Sony-ILCE7SM2-E-mousqnt-Camera-Full-Frame/dp/B0158SRJVQ/?tag=techjok-20
No mention of what lens is being used here till 1/2 way through. Sony Zeiss 55 1.8.
a7 mark ii + sony 24-70 f 2.8, good enough for youtube video?
it would be overkill in my onion (more than good enough). You might consider a a6500 instead (better autofocus and video capabilities) and a bit of a wide zoom. A cheaper but equally sufficient option would be the canon m50 with a wide angle zoom.
Yes. RUclips compresses everything so much that it's a great equalizer for cameras.
With that said, I think there are better choices out there for video.
What is good lens for wedding photography for this camera 📷
@@lee-nus The lightweight 28-70 kit lens, which got panned a lot initially, has been praised a lot in more recent reviews. It contains OSS, so the original A7 MkI works fine. I have owned one for years, don't need stabilization as I am very steady down to 1/3 second, and much appreciate the lighter weight of the Mark I.
Hello Chris. I've been a fan of your reviews for quite some time now, and enjoyed this Sony A7II review as well....except for one thing...what is your obsession with "one-handed shooting"??? If one is interested in obtaining a high-quality photographic image, who the hell is going to shoot one-handed?? IMHO, that's insane. Also, you glossed over the fantastic Sony/Zeiss lenses that are native to this system, such as the superb 55 1.8 that was used here, plus the upcoming Sony 90mm f/2.8 G Macro, not to mention the new Zeiss Batis line. That said, I do appreciate your reviews, and sharing some of the good points of each system. Thank you!
maybe you could include the lens used ,along with stop-speed info ...thanks !
Great video as always. Thank you so much. Always very thorough in your reviews. Excellent work.
Jordan says A7 and A7R have the same shutter noise and kick, but on the A7 this can be mitigated with electronic front curtain turned on.
What was this video recorded with. That's what I want. This video is 3.8 years old and still better then most newer camera quality. Crazy
This was my first episode shot on the Sony FS7. Still a beautiful image! We've since moved onto the Panasonic GH5 for portability and stability.
Jordan @ TCSTV
Excellent review. Thank you for sharing this.
I'm curious to find out why there wasn't much (have not seen the whole video yet) of comparisons between the A7ii and the A7s
Really good review. Love the fact that you got a pro to test the camera. You should do that more often :)
Thanks for this video. A lot of information for people like me that would like to buy this camera. Great job as always.
Have you done a “shoot-out” between the Sony a7II, the Nikon D4s, and the Samsung NX-1? THAT would be interesting to a lot of us.
I was so sure to get a Nikon DSLR until I watched this video. It's nice to have a Nikon pro talk about it's competitor's product. Now, I have two brands to choose from. Sony seems to have the latest technology everytime they intro a new camera. I'll probably get a Sony. Thanks for the great review. As always, love them.
I'll be all over the A7r MkII if it has image stabilization. I hope they don't wait too long to release it.
Although the A7 has an impressively small camera body, it still uses full frame lenses which are the same size and weight as they've always been. I'm sure when you compare an A7 kit to a regular DSLR the A7 will come out weighing less though, but I'm just saying it's not as compact as some think. The RX1 on the other hand has that fixed lens, part of which is hidden inside the body. It may not be pocketable but it's definitely light and compact compared to other DSLRs.
now i decided to buy this camera. thanks for awesome review.
Awesome review as usually!
I wish you would have covered more on the new video stabilization which is one of the breakthrough features on this promising camera.
Thanks guys, as usual love the video.
Really enjoyable and quite informative review. Well done guys!!!
And, sure, yet another great camera from SONY! I hope you sell them in truckloads !
Best wishe for the New Year to all of you @ The Camera Store!
You guys make brilliant reviews. I follow many product reviews closely and I'm a huge fan of how genuine your content and reviews are. Please continue making these reviews! I would love to also hear your take on some of the new full frame e-mount lenses by Sony.
In late 2021, I've been thinking of getting a trusty old a7 II as my first full-frame camera. But, looking at the difference in this video between the clips shot with the a7 II and clips shot with the FS7, it's night-and-day different. That's not to say the a7 II was BAD at video, but it wasn't well-suited to serious videographers the way the a7 III and a7 IV are.
I see you filmed this segment with the Sony FS7, and it looks great guys. BUT, I think relative to your RUclips being more geared towards DSLR professionals and higher end enthusiasts I think it would be nice to see you film with the equipment you review mostly. Maybe with 5DMk3 or Nikon D800 type cameras. At least would be nice to see more often, just an idea. MOST of us can't afford a $10k video camera
This is something I struggle with. I'd much rather shoot our episodes on cameras I love using, and the Sony FS7 is currently my favorite camera. That said, I do try to mix things up, which is why you'll see recent episodes filmed on the Sony A7s and RX10, Panasonic GH4 and HCX1000, and even Canon's 7D MK II. I don't like to shoot with DSLRs unless absolutely necessary though, I think mirrorless cameras much much more sense for hybrid shooting.
Jordan @ TCSTV
I would to see every episode filmed on the camera Chris is reviewing, (maybe that isn't feasible due to some camera's low quality/features, but at least longer segments, if not entire episodes filmed on same camera Chris is talking about & using would help.
this was an amazing and well rounded review, thanks!
Absolutely awesome review!!!! Great great job guys!!!
Uh, I am not used to so many errors in your reviews, guys :)...
a) There is no Sony Alpha mount, its A-mount. Alpha stands for interchangeable lens cameras, so both A-mount and E-mount.
b) You don't have to use a 64GB card or bigger for XAVC-S. If you find one of the rare 32GB or 48GB SDXC cards, you can use them too ;)... it just has to be SDXC and those happen to me mostly 64GB+.
c) Its "A7 II", not "mark II". "Mark" is still from Canon ;)... Yeah, I know its minor...
What I really wondered is why Kyle complained about the dynamic range but uses Canon. When you look at DXOMark.com you'll see that most fullframe and even APS-C cameras from the last 5(!!) years (hell, even compact cameras from Canon themsleves) have better dynamic range than *ANY* Canon DSLR :-D
Lofote these guys are from a camera store. They have history on their side. the A mount was initially branded the alpha mount in asia (using the greek character) by minolta when they created it. When sony acquired minolta, they expanded that branding world wide, so for a time, the alpha mount was indeed, the alpha mount. Only when sony started the e-mount, while keeping the alpha moniker, did the alpha character get dropped in favour of the A today. But you could stuff any one of a number of decent minolta alpha glass on a sony a mount camera today and they [should] function fine, so they're not incorrect on that point. I almost got an A mount camera way back for that, for the potential cheap glass...
Lmao mark is not something exclusive to canon. Mark is just used to describe the model. Iron man does it all the time with all his suits.
Great review. Some of the pictures KM took were amazing. although he does not seem all that taken with mirrorless cameras.
Great review, guys! Balanced critique and tested what's new. What's disappointing is Sony's battery life. There was a time when their cameras lasted forever, granted those were point and shoots. Chris, what gloves are you using? I would really like a pair of gloves that will keep my fingertips from going numb.
Those are Heat 3 Gloves. Chris and I have both been using and loving them this winter.
www.thecamerastore.com/7509-Heat-3-Smart-Gloves.aspx
Jordan @ TCSTV
My boyfriend just brought this baby home! Can't wait to try her out in the himalayas!
always, thanks for your camera review! And I think I gonna buy one
I love the debates between jordan and chris, haha so funny
for the price range of this camera would you still say this is the best choice for 2016? i will be doing both photography as well as short video's.
A7ii VS A7Rii, My first camera what to pick? is it worth spending those extra money or save them and buy equipment for the cheaper one
Would'v been nice to see side-by-side image comparisons with Nikon or Canon full-frame.
I think in a 3 to 4 years, I can see the mirrorless cameras an option for pictures. They release a new camera every year, but the lenses are not catching up to the compact size of the camera. There is still no 1.4 primes design for this camera yet and it seems like it's going to be a while before you start seeing them. I do like the compact size, but it's pointless if I still have to use a Canon L glass or Nikon G to get good glass. At the moment I definitely feel the selling point of the A7 series is the video capabilities. I definitely would buy an A7 if the glass was there for stills as a second camera for travel and walk around. But for video, it's definitely seems like a great video camera no question.
Really looking forward to your thoughts on the Sony FS7
Great camera !! Cant wait to get it
thanks for the great review..for the moment I'll stick to my 550D but definitely worth considering for the future.
Amazing camera I can't wait to do some film work with one
I anticipate LOVING the grip. One of the main reasons I couldn't get the A7.... another being the shutter button. Being used to a Canon 6d which has near perfect grip, the A7ii will come closer to that. I hold the 6d one handed...or would like to, but this being even lighter will be nicer. Sure, heavier than the unstabilized A7, but worth it.
The footage looks great! I'm pretty darn stoked to see the FS7 in action, video wise. Will you guys do a dedicated review on it? I'm especially interested in seeing how well it can do filmlike footage.
Good news! We're shooting the FS7 review now, which will include a short film we'll get professionally graded to show you what the camera is capable of! There's a lot to do, so it won't be finished until the New Year though.
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV And probably lots of alcohol left from the "Best & Worst of" to finish before New Years, too, lol!
Looking forward to that FS7 review! Will you have that new Sony 28-105mm f/4 OSS lens on it by then?
Thanks for fantastic review.
felt the same way when i migrated from a 5dmkiii to an a7ii. it may look small but it felt right into my hands ( mind you i got big hands)
also the fact that the 5dmkiii is heavy especially if youre using something along the lines of 70-200LII IS and youre planning to carry this around youll feel it ( and in my case suffering from a shoulder injury from just carrying the mkiii with the sigma 50 art)
during night time the liveview does lose framerate but being able to shoot clear images steadily at even 1/2 was impressive considering i have the shakes/tremors. all in all i enjoy the a7ii and that it felt like using my mkiii once again and then some. my only gripe is that battery life so anyone whose interested in getting any a7 bodies i would suggest you to go get that spare battery!
Is this the time for any landscape photographer to pick up a used a7?
Very nice review, props for the separation of stills and video comments, and the added canon shooter was interesting. I don't know if he genuinely liked the camera or was just trying to please the sony fans but didn't matter, he took some nice shots. Now that the price for the A7 is coming down, full frame will be available to even more people.
Do a review of the FS7 would love to hear what you guys have to say!
I will after I've shot with it a bit more. So far, I'm absolutely amazed with the camera!
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV Great! looking forward to your review, thanks again Jordan!
Canon 6d2 or the A72? I am a canon 500d user hoping to move to full frame....I know ppl seem to have a beef on the 6d2, but what offer best results, the 6d2 or the A72?
Great review guys! I need your help deciding between buying the A7 or A7II body. Is the 5 axis feature worth the money or not? The price difference between the two is roughly about $400. Your thoughts.
Pete Nguyen Only you can answer that, the 5 axis IS is definitely an improvement, it will allow you to shoot at lower shutter speed which will improve low light performance, but in my opinion the a7 is still a very solid camera for the price, and you can use that extra 400$ to get the 28mmf2 if you want.
I must agree with Jordan, I'm pretty good handheld down to 1/15 @ 200mm on a 70-200 f/2.8 VRII on my D810. That said, I don't rely on it often as most of my work involves flash. I don't find any blur when blending flash with ambient, though.
A7 M2 or A77M2? Which one would you recommend for enthusiast landscape and portrait photographer? Video recording is also important to me. Thank you for a replay.
A72 weight ... is a HUGE plus, IMHO. You don't feel like it's a cheap PoS. Agreed on the placement of the shutter button. I felt it was kind of cheap response too.
you live in Calgary and you didn't go to Banff? That's the perfect place to review a camera, also it kinda seemed like you guys didn't like each other in the end
I am headed back down to Antarctica again this winter if you need it tested down there ;)
Good luck! Which company are you travelling with?
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Great review, can you advise if this is good for sports and wildlife?
Good discussion in your conclusions, both brought up valid points. It's refreshing to see you guys having different opinions. Looks like a good camera. Quick question... Are there any power management options that could help extend battery performance?
you guys nailed it about the a7r ii :)
Will you be doing any sort of review on the Sony FS7? Even a short opinion video from Jordan would be fantastic!
I'm putting an epic video together! Look for it in the new year once I've shot several projects on it. It looks like we'll even be bringing the footage to a professional colorist to see what can be done with the 4K files!
Jordan @ TCSTV
I will be looking out for that one! Keep up the great work, I always look forward to new videos from you guys.
Getting this beast!
when the A7 came out 4-5 months ago. I really really considered buying it.
normally when I like and want somthing very bad and didnt buy it I almost alway regretting.
but in this case somehow .....I glad I didnt. lol
mkII is so much improvement from first A7's to buy POV.
I always wish they add IBIS into their cameras for ages.
Excellent review as usual gents. Slight dilemma, only purchased my A7 in August and very satisfied, but now suffering with upgrade fever. I usually shoot with the OSS FE24-70 lens so will I see a huge or any benefit in upgrading to the new model? I also take portraits with the FE55 1.8 and an old Canon FD 85 1.8. Usually on a tripod and with a remote. Again, will I see any benefit in upgrading to the new body.
In terms of AF speed, I shoot with the A6000 when out with the kids so upgrading to the A7 mk2 for additional speed is not a priority.
Usually skip a model before upgrading and I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need the Mk2.
Thanks for the great review
Interesting camera. Too bad that 5 axis stabilization isn't in the A7s
At about 10mins, it was mentioned that Nikon shooters don't have access to image stabilisation??? What does that mean? Nikon does have a very good set of 'VR' lenses...
What do you think Loxia 35mm f2 vs upcoming Voigtlander 35mm f1.4? Should I get upcoming Sony A7 III or A6700 with Loxia 35mm f2? For manual shooting, photography learning, landscape, artitechture, general use and street photography. A6XXX series always has better video capability than standard A7, and A6XXX develop so fast that it can surpass standard A7 very soon, is A7 III still a good buy or I should get A6700?