Was looking for a more recent video on real life experience with the A7CR. This was stellar. Pleasantly surprised by the snappy edits and beautiful photo samples. Keep up the good work.
I work in data destruction as a career, erasing critical information from hard drives, physical destroying them and even tearing down data center for huge clients. It’s a boring no thrills job, but when I get home, strap on my camera bag and grab my A7IV my day feels worth it. I get excited when I clock out from work, not because I’m done with work but because it means I can explore, create and share memories I experience. I love photography and it really has helped with my mental health.
That’s really great to hear - I think the industry focuses too much on the pro segment at times, but enthusiasts like us keep everything afloat. Do you post your photos online? Would love to see your work!
This is great content, I was surprised you only have 61 subscribers because your production value is amazing. The photo samples, music choice, voice over and personal story make this a real winner. You're gonna do great on RUclips, you've earned my sub! :)
No wonder why 3 weeks later this channel it’s already at almost 1k subs. As I’m reconnecting with the reasons why I grabbed a camera in the first place, your video gets recommended. All of them are beautifully done. Earned another sub here!
"The Black Dog" comes for u all Jack...but just like you, Photography is my "Therapy" that helps me deal with the every day Gulag that we subject ourselves to! 😩 Keep doing what keeps you sane my friend.
Mechanical shutter is loud, but part of it is magnified through A7CR speaker. Put a small piece of black tape over the speaker grill and it will be quieter. It will be quieter still if you choose compressed raw (go figure).
Thanks for the tip! Yes I taped over the speakers, not a fantastic look but does the trick. Hope the next version has a fast scanning sensor so it can be completely silent
The A7CR has been a workhorse - great image quality and very portable. With the 40mm f2.5 attached (review coming this week) it's not that much bigger/heavier than the Fuji X100VI! My Ricoh has unfortunately broken. The lens plate fell off, and no-one at Ricoh has responded to any of my queries about repairs. I think it is prohibitively expensive to fix anyway so it is a very nice brick in my collection currently.
Can’t beat the full frame image quality of the A7CR. The reason to have the Ricoh is its portability? It is truly pocketable, but has some pretty serious build quality issues because of that I think.
The one I have is from Pelican? Great but a little bulky. I just got a new one from JJC on Amazon that has more capacity but is a bit smaller for travel. Thanks for watching!
I like leather straps from Barton 1972 and Wotancraft - think the one in this video is from Barton 1972. Leather halfcases for Sony cameras are really tricky to find - eBay is the best bet? There are lots of makers from China and all the quality seems pretty similar.
I'm not the steadiest hand out there - could do 1 second if I hold my breath? It's still better than any of the other Sony bodies with the exception of the A7RV (and maybe A9III?). Even the A1 had pretty mediocre IBIS (1/focal length at best!).
Why don’t you have a play with one at a camera store? Everyone’s hands and shooting style are different. It sounds like you’re steadier than I am. On the streets I rarely go below 1/60 anyway
Still recommend this camera, but perhaps A7Cii over it because of pricing. You’re way ahead of me, that video is coming in 2 weeks time. It’s in the schedule!
Very nice story! Thanks for sharing your experience. I spent two lovely weeks in Japan in October-November last year and am now strongly tempted by the small form factor of the A7CR as a new and powerful travel companion. Congratulations on that camera and on the great shots you got! I immediately subscribed to your channel and while I would definitely like to see more content about Sony cameras and lenses, and traveling with them, to me, it would also be super-interesting if you would consider to further explore the subject of photography as a relief for stress, anxiety, burnout and possibly other issues, and how to go about using it as such in future videos, given that it is a creative activity that most people have access to.
Lots of great ideas for future videos - thank you! Videos coming up on the schedule include Ricoh GRIIIX, Wotancraft travel bags, manual focus lenses, and Sony’s 24mm g master.
Great real example of using the CR and showcasing its strengths. I’m debating switching from the a7cii to the CR or RV and I think this video confirms my gut feeling for making the switch
The low light performance is really very good on the high res Sony sensors. The A7Cii’s a great camera too though! The 1.5X crop in 4K60 is the killer for my video workflow, but great for photos. Thanks for stopping by the channel!
A7Cii is great at both. I use the A7CR because of 1.2X crop in 4K60 rather than 1.5X crop in A7Cii but both are amazing. I might get the A7Cii as a second cam
@@BokehTherapy Yeah I think if you get A7CII is excellent choice. I just found A7CR is Overkilled and Pricey. I Don't Need that much Pixels and Don't might of crop factor 1.5x and don't shoot much 4K60. Do you actually live in Japan?
It’s pretty comparable, especially in 4K 24/25/30 in APS-C crop mode. Hard to beat the FX3 for uncropped 4K60, but I can colour grade footage from both to look the same. Hand held stabilisation is better on the A7CR but Rolling shutter is worse
@@BokehTherapy What's it like living on a rock in the middle of the ocean? I live in Southern California and there are limitless opportunities for fun and photography in this state.
Haha limitless sounds great. Australia is great for landscape and astrophotography, a little harder to pick your spots for street photography but still doable. You should visit!
Thanks so much Phill! I have been taking photos and making videos as separate endeavours for about 10 years, so thought I would combine the two for this new channel. Glad to hear it has resonated with you - the A7Cii is a killer camera!
@@BokehTherapy Its interesting listening to you have internal battles with gear decisions, I also bought a 35 and didn't enjoy using it to begin with and switched to 50 and then years later got a 35 as a second lens. I've thought about getting the 50mm 1.2 for about 2 years but just can't get past the size of it. I currently own the 55mm zeiss and although its not as good for pure sharpness or image quality the character, micro contrast and fall off is beautiful. I also recently bought the 135 1.8, its a magical lens.
@@BokehTherapy I think if you tried the 135GM you would fall in love. I hate heavy lenses and its so wonderful that I can't resist using it all the time despite its weight.
Was looking for a more recent video on real life experience with the A7CR. This was stellar. Pleasantly surprised by the snappy edits and beautiful photo samples. Keep up the good work.
Wow thank you! Working on the next video right now, a long term review of the 35mm f1.4 G master. Thanks for stopping by!
I work in data destruction as a career, erasing critical information from hard drives, physical destroying them and even tearing down data center for huge clients. It’s a boring no thrills job, but when I get home, strap on my camera bag and grab my A7IV my day feels worth it. I get excited when I clock out from work, not because I’m done with work but because it means I can explore, create and share memories I experience. I love photography and it really has helped with my mental health.
That’s really great to hear - I think the industry focuses too much on the pro segment at times, but enthusiasts like us keep everything afloat. Do you post your photos online? Would love to see your work!
Wth, what an amazing video. I would’ve thought you had hundreds of thousands of subscribers if I didn’t read the comments
Thanks so much - new channel so still early days yet. More content to come
This is great content, I was surprised you only have 61 subscribers because your production value is amazing. The photo samples, music choice, voice over and personal story make this a real winner. You're gonna do great on RUclips, you've earned my sub! :)
Wow thanks so much! Only two videos so far, next one will go live soon. More content in 2024!
No wonder why 3 weeks later this channel it’s already at almost 1k subs. As I’m reconnecting with the reasons why I grabbed a camera in the first place, your video gets recommended. All of them are beautifully done. Earned another sub here!
Still a long way to go, hoping to connect with more of the photographic community - think there’s a lot of us on RUclips. Thanks for watching!
"The Black Dog" comes for u all Jack...but just like you, Photography is my "Therapy" that helps me deal with the every day Gulag that we subject ourselves to! 😩 Keep doing what keeps you sane my friend.
Thanks for sharing and keep up the good fight!
Mechanical shutter is loud, but part of it is magnified through A7CR speaker. Put a small piece of black tape over the speaker grill and it will be quieter. It will be quieter still if you choose compressed raw (go figure).
Thanks for the tip! Yes I taped over the speakers, not a fantastic look but does the trick. Hope the next version has a fast scanning sensor so it can be completely silent
How do you like the a7c vs. Ricoh
The A7CR has been a workhorse - great image quality and very portable. With the 40mm f2.5 attached (review coming this week) it's not that much bigger/heavier than the Fuji X100VI! My Ricoh has unfortunately broken. The lens plate fell off, and no-one at Ricoh has responded to any of my queries about repairs. I think it is prohibitively expensive to fix anyway so it is a very nice brick in my collection currently.
@@BokehTherapy ahh thanks! But what about the image quality between the two? Is there a preference? Is there a reason to have both ?
Can’t beat the full frame image quality of the A7CR. The reason to have the Ricoh is its portability? It is truly pocketable, but has some pretty serious build quality issues because of that I think.
japan is like a cheat code for photography and travelling
For sure! Everyone’s fashionable and everything looks cool. Thanks for watching!
What is the memory card holder you prefer? Wonderful videos. Thank you.
The one I have is from Pelican? Great but a little bulky. I just got a new one from JJC on Amazon that has more capacity but is a bit smaller for travel. Thanks for watching!
Where did you get your camera strap and that leather case on the bottom of your camera?
I like leather straps from Barton 1972 and Wotancraft - think the one in this video is from Barton 1972. Leather halfcases for Sony cameras are really tricky to find - eBay is the best bet? There are lots of makers from China and all the quality seems pretty similar.
1/10 second handheld is just so far away from the promised 7 stops
I'm not the steadiest hand out there - could do 1 second if I hold my breath? It's still better than any of the other Sony bodies with the exception of the A7RV (and maybe A9III?). Even the A1 had pretty mediocre IBIS (1/focal length at best!).
@@BokehTherapy I can take sharp photos 1/10s at 24mm on A7RII, so I hoped A7CR would allow something like 1/2s
Why don’t you have a play with one at a camera store? Everyone’s hands and shooting style are different. It sounds like you’re steadier than I am. On the streets I rarely go below 1/60 anyway
@@LeonidAndronov I have the A7CR, It's possible to take some pictures handheld at 1/2 sec.
@@didierdelobel8663 Are those pictures really sharp at the pixel level? Thanks for your feedback!
Why did you end up selling this camera? Maybe there's a video explaining why?
Still recommend this camera, but perhaps A7Cii over it because of pricing. You’re way ahead of me, that video is coming in 2 weeks time. It’s in the schedule!
@@BokehTherapy I'll stay tuned!
i would do the same
Thanks for watching
Hi Jack, Any chance of naming the camera strap you use... or better still a link etc.... cheers.... Yoki..
Sure thing! It's the whip by Barton 1972: www.barton1972.com
Very nice story! Thanks for sharing your experience. I spent two lovely weeks in Japan in October-November last year and am now strongly tempted by the small form factor of the A7CR as a new and powerful travel companion. Congratulations on that camera and on the great shots you got!
I immediately subscribed to your channel and while I would definitely like to see more content about Sony cameras and lenses, and traveling with them, to me, it would also be super-interesting if you would consider to further explore the subject of photography as a relief for stress, anxiety, burnout and possibly other issues, and how to go about using it as such in future videos, given that it is a creative activity that most people have access to.
Lots of great ideas for future videos - thank you! Videos coming up on the schedule include Ricoh GRIIIX, Wotancraft travel bags, manual focus lenses, and Sony’s 24mm g master.
I just purchased the Sony RC what type of camera strap are you using video I would like to purchase one. also photos very nice.
Thank you! Camera strap is from Barton 1972: www.barton1972.com. Wotancraft also do some great straps and bags
Great content! You got a new subscriber. I’m looking forward to more videos. In a healthy pace of course. 😊
Thanks so much! Working on this week’s video now
Thank you...loved your presentation♡
Thanks so much! More content to come, aiming for new videos every week
Great real example of using the CR and showcasing its strengths. I’m debating switching from the a7cii to the CR or RV and I think this video confirms my gut feeling for making the switch
The low light performance is really very good on the high res Sony sensors. The A7Cii’s a great camera too though! The 1.5X crop in 4K60 is the killer for my video workflow, but great for photos. Thanks for stopping by the channel!
I chose the A7CII..better video ..and low light ...
I'm thinking to get A7CII to do street travel photos and ALSO Video cinematic styles. Does it good enough to do both? or A7CII only focus on Photo?
A7Cii is great at both. I use the A7CR because of 1.2X crop in 4K60 rather than 1.5X crop in A7Cii but both are amazing. I might get the A7Cii as a second cam
@@BokehTherapy Yeah I think if you get A7CII is excellent choice. I just found A7CR is Overkilled and Pricey. I Don't Need that much Pixels and Don't might of crop factor 1.5x and don't shoot much 4K60. Do you actually live in Japan?
I am based in Australia, try to visit Japan once a year if I can
Thank you! So informative!
Thank you for watching and engaging! Means a lot for small channels out starting out
hows the video vs the fx3?
It’s pretty comparable, especially in 4K 24/25/30 in APS-C crop mode. Hard to beat the FX3 for uncropped 4K60, but I can colour grade footage from both to look the same. Hand held stabilisation is better on the A7CR but Rolling shutter is worse
It's cheers me up as well. The dark weather is miserable at this time of year. Good on you.
Even in very sunny Australia it can be miserable at times - everyone needs a coping mechanism. Thanks for sharing!
@@BokehTherapy What's it like living on a rock in the middle of the ocean? I live in Southern California and there are limitless opportunities for fun and photography in this state.
Haha limitless sounds great. Australia is great for landscape and astrophotography, a little harder to pick your spots for street photography but still doable. You should visit!
Love your channel and recent videos jack - photography is also my tool of choice for mental well-being. I recently bought the a7cii and love it.
Thanks so much Phill! I have been taking photos and making videos as separate endeavours for about 10 years, so thought I would combine the two for this new channel. Glad to hear it has resonated with you - the A7Cii is a killer camera!
@@BokehTherapy Its interesting listening to you have internal battles with gear decisions, I also bought a 35 and didn't enjoy using it to begin with and switched to 50 and then years later got a 35 as a second lens.
I've thought about getting the 50mm 1.2 for about 2 years but just can't get past the size of it. I currently own the 55mm zeiss and although its not as good for pure sharpness or image quality the character, micro contrast and fall off is beautiful.
I also recently bought the 135 1.8, its a magical lens.
The 50mm f1.4 GM is a fantastic alternative to the f1.2. I prefer it! Everyone keeps telling me about the 135mm GM. I will need to try it!
@@BokehTherapy I think if you tried the 135GM you would fall in love. I hate heavy lenses and its so wonderful that I can't resist using it all the time despite its weight.
Sounds tempting. I am waiting for a 85mm GM refresh first - hopefully later this year
Love it, I have a7cii.. the only time i can shoot is the night time.. but the night time here is quite different.. because I got no lights 🤣
Same here! Japan is different, but back in Australia everything closed at 5pm. Which country do you shoot in most?
Lagoi, Indonesia.. it's mostly forest there. I'm waiting for the milky way core to show up in March for astrophotography. 🙌🙌
That sounds amazing!
@@BokehTherapy do you have Instagram that I can follow?
Yup same handle @bokehtherapy on IG too
Hi Jack!
Hello! It’s been ages, hope you’re doing well
@@BokehTherapy picked up a camera for the first time in 10+ years... it's great walking around taking photos. Like you said - very relaxing.
Nice one - I shoot a lot of video for work, photos count as an escape. Catch-up next time you’re back!
I like this channel but it feels like eeeeeevery sony shooter uses this same processing style.
Thanks for watching! Interesting as most Sony shooters I know shoot raw. I also shoot Nikon, Leica, Fujifilm so can’t blame it on Sony lol