I have been using my A7CII for 8 months now. I absolutely love it. The EVF isn't completely terrible, I can still work with it. My only real negative about the camera is the grip. I shoot automotive photography, and it works great for that.
I recently bought an A7C2 and the fact that the camera looks more inconspicuous than typical "full"-body models is one of the major advantages, as is the mentioned fact that there is less separation between oneself and other people when looking through the EVF. Although I have to admit that I am near-exclusively a display shooter anyway, which is why went for the A7C2. I find that display shooting (in combination with the A7C2's low weight and the excellent 7-stop IBIS) gives me much more freedom for composition.
I have a Sony A7c mark i and was initially scared off by people stating how dire the EVF was. Yes, it’s not the best; very small and not a very large eyecup. I have, however, come from the likes of the Lumix GX85 and that has a field sequential EVF. That really is a challenge for my eyes. The A7cii improves on the first model and is par for the course, i would say with its resolution and magnification. Do i wish it was 3 million plus dots? Yes, but i find it very usable and quickly just crack on with taking photos. Sticking small primes on these cameras for travel and street is where it’s at for me. Great video; thankyou.
Thanks for the working pro perspective! The only two things that are kind of holding me back is the lack of joystick (I am so used to using it since years with the A7IV - and the A7III before) and the one card slot for paid work although the Sony Tough cards I use seem to be very robust and stable with writing data.
@@_rhapsodist thanks for watching! I have felt more comfortable with my choice to get an a7rC. One card slot hasn’t been an issue and I’ve worked around different button layout. It’s easier than you think to get into a new way of doing the same thing with different buttons.
Try, rent if you have to, the ZV-E1. You will find it an amazing piece of work, the perfect video centric compact camera. Picture wise, it makes great images. Keep in mind that it is only 12mp, but for newspaper work, it is more than enough. My days working for military base newspapers, back in the 80s, we used Tri-X. If newspapers work with Tri-X, they certainly can work with a photo from a 12mp sensor. I have the A7CR, the high-res version and it is a good and easy camera to use. Though, I think my a6700 is even easier. Both bodies are so close to being the same size that I often reach for the A7CR and grab the a6700 instead. Either camera is excellent and each produce excellent images.
thanks yeah I get it. It's a catch all camera. I don't think it's perfect, and I now own the a7cR which isn't perfect either BUT I do find the cR quite inspiring to use. I'll do a video on it soon.
So to confuse you even more... I just got the a7cR (I got a deal I could not pass up on marketplace). It has more resolution BUT i don't see too much benefit for my use since 99% of the time I'm posting online or for newsprint. And for that the a7cR is WAAAAYYYYYY too much. The a7cii is perfect I'd say.
Sony ZV-E1 has no viewfinder but the Sony A7S3 is what you may want instead. No it doesn't have the AI Autofocus feature but is a good hybrid for video and stills plus great in low light situations. You can buy used and they are still good. Cheers!
I have a Canon 5d mrk4 ... I want to switch for low light video and stills.... but I still don't know which to get A7iv , Fx3 or Cii because I want to do both.... suggestions please
I can see your problem, because you are a left eye user. I really do like the design with the EVF in the corner, but I do wish the EVF was like my Sony A7RV, because I use manual focusing 99% of the time, that leads to the next flaw, the missing joystick, so the next gen of A7CIII and A7CRII must have a much better EVF and a very good joystick, I do not mind a much smalle back side screen which I rarely use ! Spoken by a a photographer with 45 years of photography both as a professional and as a hobby photography, with all kinds of camera gear and all kinds og photography genres, so I am not a youtube "hipster".
Actually, after owning this camera for a bit, I realized you can just hold the FF glass, if it's huge, and that stabilizes the camera better anyway. It's a much more secure grip and a better way to stabilize the shots. The screen is not a big issue. The results are amazing and that's what counts.
@@reyjes agreed! Now that I've used my own a7cR for a few months I've gotten used to the new layout and find the differences quite inspiring. Thanks for the reply and thanks for watching!
Great practical review! 🙏 subscribed
We love ours. It’s also our main video camera
I have been using my A7CII for 8 months now. I absolutely love it. The EVF isn't completely terrible, I can still work with it. My only real negative about the camera is the grip. I shoot automotive photography, and it works great for that.
I recently bought an A7C2 and the fact that the camera looks more inconspicuous than typical "full"-body models is one of the major advantages, as is the mentioned fact that there is less separation between oneself and other people when looking through the EVF. Although I have to admit that I am near-exclusively a display shooter anyway, which is why went for the A7C2. I find that display shooting (in combination with the A7C2's low weight and the excellent 7-stop IBIS) gives me much more freedom for composition.
I have a Sony A7c mark i and was initially scared off by people stating how dire the EVF was. Yes, it’s not the best; very small and not a very large eyecup.
I have, however, come from the likes of the Lumix GX85 and that has a field sequential EVF. That really is a challenge for my eyes. The A7cii improves on the first model and is par for the course, i would say with its resolution and magnification. Do i wish it was 3 million plus dots? Yes, but i find it very usable and quickly just crack on with taking photos.
Sticking small primes on these cameras for travel and street is where it’s at for me. Great video; thankyou.
Thanks very much
Thanks for the working pro perspective! The only two things that are kind of holding me back is the lack of joystick
(I am so used to using it since years with the A7IV - and the A7III before) and the one card slot for paid work although the Sony Tough cards I use seem to be very robust and stable with writing data.
@@_rhapsodist thanks for watching! I have felt more comfortable with my choice to get an a7rC. One card slot hasn’t been an issue and I’ve worked around different button layout. It’s easier than you think to get into a new way of doing the same thing with different buttons.
Try, rent if you have to, the ZV-E1. You will find it an amazing piece of work, the perfect video centric compact camera. Picture wise, it makes great images. Keep in mind that it is only 12mp, but for newspaper work, it is more than enough. My days working for military base newspapers, back in the 80s, we used Tri-X. If newspapers work with Tri-X, they certainly can work with a photo from a 12mp sensor. I have the A7CR, the high-res version and it is a good and easy camera to use. Though, I think my a6700 is even easier. Both bodies are so close to being the same size that I often reach for the A7CR and grab the a6700 instead. Either camera is excellent and each produce excellent images.
I got a deal on marketplace for an a7cR and I pounced. I'll do a video soon,
ZVE1 would be the video version of that camera. a7siii/fx3’s little brother.
If it somehow would offer 4K at 100/120 fps, then it would be the perfect camera for me. Now it's just "almost perfect", haha. Good review! 👍
thanks yeah I get it. It's a catch all camera. I don't think it's perfect, and I now own the a7cR which isn't perfect either BUT I do find the cR quite inspiring to use. I'll do a video on it soon.
6:00 they have made the video version with 12mp, look up Sony zve1
Fantastic review , I just have one question , which one to pick between this and a7iv the price difference is 10$ only . (90% photo +10 % video )
Probably the a7iv because it’s more versatile
Thanks so much for watching and commenting
Thank you for your video, deciding between A7c11 or A7cr. Think you have sold me on the A7 c11. Cheers David
So to confuse you even more... I just got the a7cR (I got a deal I could not pass up on marketplace).
It has more resolution BUT i don't see too much benefit for my use since 99% of the time I'm posting online or for newsprint. And for that the a7cR is WAAAAYYYYYY too much. The a7cii is perfect I'd say.
Sony ZV-E1 has no viewfinder but the Sony A7S3 is what you may want instead. No it doesn't have the AI Autofocus feature but is a good hybrid for video and stills plus great in low light situations. You can buy used and they are still good. Cheers!
Thanks Randall. I got a deal on marketplace for an a7cR. It's so good. I'll do a video soon.
A7Ciii will have the grip of the a6700, better evf and 4 way tilt. Watch
Are you kidding? Only one feature at the time! It's only way
I have a Canon 5d mrk4 ... I want to switch for low light video and stills.... but I still don't know which to get A7iv , Fx3 or Cii because I want to do both.... suggestions please
@@yngfireman do you shoot mostly video or stills?
@kennedyphotography1469 I am almost 50/50..... and that's the problem. Lol
Good camera, good revie, subbed👍
Give it a joystick and the a7r5 screen and we have a nearly perfect camera…..
I can see your problem, because you are a left eye user. I really do like the design with the EVF in the corner, but I do wish the EVF was like my Sony A7RV, because I use manual focusing 99% of the time, that leads to the next flaw, the missing joystick, so the next gen of A7CIII and A7CRII must have a much better EVF and a very good joystick, I do not mind a much smalle back side screen which I rarely use ! Spoken by a a photographer with 45 years of photography both as a professional and as a hobby photography, with all kinds of camera gear and all kinds og photography genres, so I am not a youtube "hipster".
I'm a right eye user.
What about garbage screens and ackwardly small grip compared to huge ff glass? Its nowhere near perfect.
you have one?
The screens are fine.
The grips is fine (I have the Smallrig grip) and I have smaller hands.
... sorry to burst your anger.
Actually, after owning this camera for a bit, I realized you can just hold the FF glass, if it's huge, and that stabilizes the camera better anyway. It's a much more secure grip and a better way to stabilize the shots. The screen is not a big issue. The results are amazing and that's what counts.
@@reyjes agreed! Now that I've used my own a7cR for a few months I've gotten used to the new layout and find the differences quite inspiring. Thanks for the reply and thanks for watching!