Great review. Made it tougher for me to choose now, haha. I make music videos, social media content, and occasional photograghs. Im currently using a ZVE10, and I need to upgrade to something better/not too expensive asap. I have shortlisted the a6700, a7cii & fx30, (has to be sony as I've got like 4 sony e lenses). I have a lot of low light work and am confused, which would be best for me. The Ac7ii price is probably the most im willing to spend. Just wanted your opinion.
Firstly I would out rule that FX30 because of the missing viewfinder. When you have to get something manually in focus or want to double check in a bright environment, you want a viewfinder. The better out-of-focus background, longer recording times, better low light performance and the capability to switch to Super35 mode all point towards the A7C II I never regretted this purchase
Beware of the overheating tests, they are not consistent. I bought the Sirui A6700 cage and you screw the cage to the camera strap holes on the body. I'm getting the ZV-E1. It's hard to pick between the A6700 and A7C II but for me it was the grip, the 120fps I probably won't use, and the smaller size. For me I needed a dedicated green screen camera, and the A6700 won't overheat when recording externally. What you pick between ZV-E1 and A6700 or A7C II? That is a hard one.
I made some overheat tests myself and I found that the A7C II gives you slightly longer recording times. BUT I love the more saddle grip of the a6700, and same as you, the 120 fps that I also never use LOL 😅
@@ParadiseBizz From what I gather the overheating in the A6700 is partially a bug. People have reported that the camera overheats when not recording. Lets hope that v1.03 firmware fixed that. The A6700 and A7C II have pretty much the same body and chipset, so overheating should be about the same.
@@CaleMcCollough I own both cameras, the a6700 and the A7C II and I can tell from experience although they are very similar in size, the A7C II allows a bit longer recording times before overheating.
@@ParadiseBizz today was my first day walking around with the A7Cii for around 6-7 hours. My hand was cramping. I immediately thought "if this was my a6700 this wouldn't be happening." It's common for Sony to cripple their cameras. The A7Cii is close to perfect but the A7Ciii, whenever that comes out will have the bigger grip.
If I could borrow a Sony a6600 from someone, I would do it. But I don't know anyone who has one. I have to buy all cameras with my own money. And I don't want to purchase a Sony a6600 just for a review. My channel is too small, I make only about $60 per month and only few people are using my affiliate links.
Thanks for the video. You said that the a7C II Allows you to use all kinds of lenses. However, the same is true for the a6700, right? It's even easier because you don't have to select a crop mode. Am I missing something?
Thanks for this very helpful video 👍👍... Q1. Can we make digital zoom on sony a6700 or on a7cii at 120fps or at 240fps for FHD or 4k for batter wildlife telephoto reach to shoot slow-mo? (Any of these combination, after turn on digital zoom in settings) Q2. Can you confirm If we set photo shoot resolution to a lower megapixel resolution from the highest resolution settings available, dose it downsample from the full sensor or it's just skip pixels to make a lower resolution photo?
Good morning. The a6700 allows 4K up to 120 but you can't crop into the sensor of this camera. You can operate the Sony A7C II in Super35 mode, that gives you an APS-C crop (1.5 x) in which only the center portion of the sensor will be used. Unfortunately the A7C II can not record 120 fps in 4K - only in 1080p. And this pretty much answers your Q2, you get lower MP when cropping in. It goes from 33MP down to 14MP
Thank you for your very nicely organized video. I actually have both cameras as well but also own several full size full frame Sony bodies so these are for travel mainly for me. Also I don’t shoot video so I’m discounting those advantages/disadvantages. You did not mention the fact that the A6700 has a full two curtain mechanical shutter while the A7CII only has a one curtain shutter so EFCS is the only mechanical option. This does appear to matter to some photographers. For me I’m not sure yet. Also if choosing your lenses carefully you can support both small and larger lenses on the A7CII giving you flexibility to optimize your kit for both size/weight and fast speed. So I’m leaning toward the great 33 Mpixel sensor and the CII. Take care.
Hello Steven, you're right, I did not cover everything. There were a few things missing on either of both cameras. I was truly focusing on what was important for me, a hybrid shooter. Thanks for taking the time to write me, I ended up not selling the a6700 - well I kept the a7C II for myself, and I gave the a6700 to my (very happy) son
A camera body is just a part of the gear you need to make photos and videos: you need also lenses to make your "creation pack". Since the full frame lenses are way more expensive (comparing same quality levels) and bigger/heavier than the APS-C ones, here is what you have in the end: - Either you pay double the price to have your A7CII pack, - Or you pay a more similar price (still more expensive but let's forget that for a moment) but then with the A7CII you don't have a 33 mpx sensor, but a cropped 14 Mpx sensor. So at a similar price I think the a700 smashes, but the A7CII gives you the option to jump to a higher level in the future (if you want to pay for it).
More and more third party companies are bringing out very good and affordable lenses. Look at this one for example: amzn.to/4bXYWpk it retails at only $170, here is my review: ua-cam.com/video/pP-1g9dhs_E/v-deo.html
At ~5:55 you say 17 MPixels in crop mode. It is in fact 14 MPixels. It is even written in the display. 14 becomes a bit low... I would liked 17!. otherwise great video!. Thanks.
Thanks for this video, I have yet to decide between these 2 models. A small thing: in super 35 mode the a7c ii has only about 14 mpix, because you must divide 33 mpix not by 2 but by 1.5 x1.5 = 2.25.
Happy New Year, Thank you so much for making me aware of that. You're right. Still plenty of mega pixels. I started out with a Pentax with 6MP and later switched to the EOS 40D, creating amazing images with 10MP. Also: I should have mentioned that the Sony A7C II has one more dial than the a6700, but I don't use it. That would have been another point for the A7C II
Great review. I can do with most cameras when working with my humble production in my small channels, but overheating is the dealbreaker for me in most cases. Would be nice to learn what you really recommend when filming 4K with external power and HDMI for a few hours.
If I would need to shoot 4K30 for a long time I would recommend to set it to XAVC S mode. It still depends very much on the temperature in your environment. You could seriously extend the recording time by adding a cooling fan to the back amzn.to/4cra9i9 - if you do that make sure to have the microphone NOT attached to your camera body. That should give you hours of filming. I love Sony and I keep my a6700 and my A7C II. I use them for traveling and fun. But to film my channel videos including b-roll, I am using a Panasonic Lumix GH6 with a Leica 12-60mm. I can shoot Open Gate 5.8K 30 fps for hours without overheating. The larger image allows me to resize and reframe the image to my needs in post production. I love it. 2022 when the GH6 came out, I was waiting for Black Friday and I got my super deal: ua-cam.com/video/afNZVSxSqUM/v-deo.html Now the GH7 came out with a much better AF, and again I am waiting for Black Friday.
How is the interface to select focus since none have a joystick, i read they have touch for that but then if you use the viewfinder wouldn’t your face activate it ? Thanks
I think as soon as you get close to your viewfinder it blacks out the display, so no activation there. You would use the center wheel similar to a joystick, that's not a problem. Even easier if you're shooting people or anything that is in the SUBJECT menu. The AF is so good that you can leave it on wide, the camera does the rest and always finds it's mark.
Great video, thanks. Seeing your newer videos, seems you ended up keeping the the6700? I rented the ac7ii for a bit comparing it to a new zve1. I’m addicted to the a7siii sensor - a7c ii didnt impress me much. A7c 2 grip kinda sucks and the images have a slight greenish tint that reminds me of what the a7iii kinda does. Eye cup on a6700 looks heaps better - funny it gets in the way of the hot shoe tho. Haha the flappy straps lol.
I gave my a6700 to my son, who is currently traveling Hawaii using his camera and the Sony 18-135mm. When he's back I will test it and let you know. But it might take a few weeks...
Is there an issue with the a6700 in regards to using an on board flash?? Apparently it can cause it to crash. Do you have any news on this and it might be resolved? This could be a massive deal breaker for me.
What if i’ve been shooting full frames for more than 6 years, but leaning towards more on the budget yet powerful a6700 would the crop be a big change coming from a full frame shooter?
I went through a similar process, selling my Canon EOS 5D MkII and going to a crop sensor. At first you won't miss the FF, because the a6700 delivers an amazing image quality. But after shooting a while with an APS-C cam and once you use a full frame again, you'll appreciate the FF very much. It is just this extra notch in imagae quality, in background, that makes your day. Still, the a6700delivers amazing results, you might not miss that FF
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Thank you for this very straightforward, concise comparison. I am not a professional photographer, but I am a quite avid amateur, especially now after the birth of my daughter (first child). Needless to say, I've been going bananas shooting with my Sony A6000/18-105 G lens combo, but I am very disappointed with how often the focus is pulled from her eyes/face by other objects while she's moving around, which is the style of photography and video I'm doing. So for me, a camera with the very latest Sony Bionz chip, and that killer autofocus is de riguer. It have come down to the question of whether I want to jump to full frame from APS-C, but I am aware of the much larger expense of full frame lenses, so I would probably only be buying one or two, probably zoom lenses if I need to. The A7C II and A6700 have this outstanding Bionz chip for autofocus and the other advantages, and they are both virtually identical in size and weight. Since I don't really need or care about 4K 120fps, in fact, I'm almost certainly going to film in 4K 24 or 30 fps, the video limitations of the A7C II don't bother me at all. Also, since I can use my current APS-C Sony 18-105mm G lens in APS-C mode on the A7C II, it can buy me a bit of time until I can get my first FF lens for it, and it opens the door to the world of FF lenses for the coming years. I just have to think about whether paying an extra $1,000 Canadian for the potential of a FF camera is really worth it. Since I think I will want to blow up some of my very best pics, especially panoramas, it may well be. Decisions, decisions!
I understand it is more money for the body, but the good news is that we have more and more amazing budget friendly FF lenses coming from third parties. Please take a look at this video: ua-cam.com/video/pP-1g9dhs_E/v-deo.html and this one: ua-cam.com/video/cKS-E1svOVU/v-deo.html Both lenses cost less than $160 and perform just wonderful. 50mm amzn.to/4bXYWpk 20mm amzn.to/44Otbfp Once you look at your first portraits shot with a FF camera, you will not go back to APS-C.
@@ParadiseBizz I ended up getting an A7Cii open box deal and saved $500 Canadian. I just bought a used Sony Zeiss F4 24-70mm lens for $550 Canadian, and am about to take a bunch of photos of my daughter over the coming days. I'm sure I'll be happy with the results.
@@Moshe_Dayan44 Great choice, you will be so happy about the image quality. Now you can create lasting memories, that have a photographic edge. It'll be twice the fun when you'll be looking at family photos in the future.
Interesting comparison. Very informative. I've been looking at both cameras as a possible upgrade from my current APS-C camera. I really don't care about video features, don't really shoot video except occasionally at family get-togethers. So from my perspective the two cameras are virtually identical in terms of features. The difference between 26 vs 33 megapixels isn't major, except that the latter would take up more room on my NAS. Creamier bokeh and better low-light performance sound appealing, though. So... What I'm really interested in is your opinion on the physical handling of each. I like that the a6700 has a bigger grip. It felt better in my hand at the store when I looked at it... But what's it like in long-term use compared to the a7c II? You mentioned going on vacation with the camera. Is there really a major difference between the two over the course of a day of shooting? So for me, it's going to come down to how the camera feels in the hand, as welll as the image quality. Oh... Cool cat.
Hello Paul, I just returned from Germany and I will start creating videos soon again. Over the course of my trip I did not regret taking the A7C II with me. Yes, the a6700 has a better grip and feel in your hand. But the handling is very similar, while the image quality of the A7CII is superior. Pictures look amazing out of the camera without any editing applied. I took a 50mm lens with me and I took pictures of a girl and her horse - incredible. City images with a 20mm lens - amazing. Love my full frame camera
Hi Dirk. I used to own the a6500 but sold it to pay for a garden makeover! I then bought the rx100 vii and sold that within a month as the image quality was not so great. I’m now undecided on either the a6700 or a7cii. I’m mainly photos but wanting small form factor without limiting the IQ. Thanks
If you have the budget and you can afford it, go for the full frame sensor amzn.to/3PWtEGy The image quality is really great. In the past FF lenses were more expensive, but nowadays we have really good 3rd party full frame lenses that don't break the bank. Look: ua-cam.com/video/pP-1g9dhs_E/v-deo.html
The Sony A7C II is the better choice for vetting. Much better lowlight performance, nicer out of focus, backgrounds, better stabilization, and overall a better image quality.
Which travel lenses for the A7C are you considering for your trip to Europe? There is no FF equivalent to the Sony 18-135 that I know of. For a two lens setup the Sony 20-70 F4 plus the Sony PZ 16-35 F4 or the Sony 70-200 F4 Macro looks a good and still compact and lightweight option to me. Alternatively, if you still have a A6xxx body, bringing a Sony 70-350 could be a good idea too
For me this here is the best full frame travel lens amzn.to/3tRjWYy - if you like zoom lenses here is my video: ua-cam.com/video/Tac-Wm_verk/v-deo.html I used it for my Mexico trip. This year I am seriously considering traveling with this one instead: amzn.to/47be286 here is the video: ua-cam.com/video/R4jkygwYSwQ/v-deo.html
@ParadiseBizz Awesome. Thanks for the tip about the Tamron zoom. I had overlooked that lens. The Sigma compact primes are great lenses too. I’m not yet confident enough to travel with primes alone though. For my use case, I like to use primes for walkabout street photography. But when I am traveling somewhere where I will not return and I only have one chance of getting the shot, I prefer the flexibility of a zoom. Maybe that will change in time. I see some photographers capturing beautiful travel images with just a 28mm and 50mm prime setup, so I know using only primes can work. Anyhow, I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
@@paullafleur6112 Thank you Paul. I totally understand you. I am not a fan of changing lenses while traveling. If you get dust or particle on your sensor, cleaning is not fun. This is why I chose the Tamron for my Mexico trip, because it has such a great range and it starts with f/2.8. The image quality is so much better than average zoom lenses offer. But I can see people traveling with only one or two fixed primes. After all, the world we see with our eyes is similar to 50mm. So I thought I can capture everything the way I see it. The disadvantage is clearly that I will miss out on things that are further away...
Excellent video, I took the Sony A7R5, I didn't evaluate the Sony A7C II due to the lack of a Joystick instead of the almost useless AF-ON. Thank you. 👍
@@soholingo I was struggling with myself which one to buy. The A7C II can record 4K60 - but only in a 1.5 crop and the A7cr crops 4K60 to 1.2 The A7cr has more MP, a little shorter recording times compared to the A7C II and also a slightly worse ISO performance. Everything ok for me, except the extra $800. I spent too much money this year for my channel
You got 52 minutes while recording in 4k30, using only 50% of the battery and only 3 minutes of video left in the card. Not sure why this is an overheating issue. Look at 7:17
@@ParadiseBizz I agree 4k60 10bit causes the camera to over heat but 4k60 does that to most of the Sony in the a7cr body... also there is a fix for the overheating even at 4k 120, I use a fan and I run out of battery and space before I overheat.
Hello from Frannce, I just discover your channel. great. I hesitate, only for the iso in lowlight. And the only advantage of A7CII is in 4K 24, because in 4K 60 it s the same result (may be better in A6700 because at this frame it s oversampled from 6K). sorry for my English.
You're definitely right, when it comes to shooting of 4K60 (or higher) the Sony a6700 is a nice choice, as long as you can keep it cool. In regards to ISO, the full frame sensor of the A7C II will serve you well in low light. Hello from Florida to France
@@ninay7685 Oh, it's cold in the Normandie. But at least you have more diversity to photograph. Nice cities, beautiful landscapes. Here in Florida everything is flat. No hills, no mountains
I only shoot in 4K, and when I chose XAVC S 4K with 30 fps I would run out of memory before it overheats (studio temp. set to 74 Fahrenheit) I don't think you'd have an issue filming in 1080p
Happy New Year. Thank you. I should have mentioned that the Sony A7C II has one more dial than the a6700, but I don't use it. That would have been another point for the A7C II
Instant subscribe for kitty being allowed to do their thing while you keep going 😂
Aww, that's so nice of you. Kiwi is the best and the actual star of my channel. So I am always happy when she joins me
Great review. Made it tougher for me to choose now, haha. I make music videos, social media content, and occasional photograghs. Im currently using a ZVE10, and I need to upgrade to something better/not too expensive asap.
I have shortlisted the a6700, a7cii & fx30, (has to be sony as I've got like 4 sony e lenses).
I have a lot of low light work and am confused, which would be best for me.
The Ac7ii price is probably the most im willing to spend. Just wanted your opinion.
Firstly I would out rule that FX30 because of the missing viewfinder. When you have to get something manually in focus or want to double check in a bright environment, you want a viewfinder. The better out-of-focus background, longer recording times, better low light performance and the capability to switch to Super35 mode all point towards the A7C II
I never regretted this purchase
Beware of the overheating tests, they are not consistent. I bought the Sirui A6700 cage and you screw the cage to the camera strap holes on the body. I'm getting the ZV-E1. It's hard to pick between the A6700 and A7C II but for me it was the grip, the 120fps I probably won't use, and the smaller size. For me I needed a dedicated green screen camera, and the A6700 won't overheat when recording externally. What you pick between ZV-E1 and A6700 or A7C II? That is a hard one.
I made some overheat tests myself and I found that the A7C II gives you slightly longer recording times. BUT I love the more saddle grip of the a6700, and same as you, the 120 fps that I also never use LOL 😅
@@ParadiseBizz From what I gather the overheating in the A6700 is partially a bug. People have reported that the camera overheats when not recording. Lets hope that v1.03 firmware fixed that. The A6700 and A7C II have pretty much the same body and chipset, so overheating should be about the same.
@@CaleMcCollough I own both cameras, the a6700 and the A7C II and I can tell from experience although they are very similar in size, the A7C II allows a bit longer recording times before overheating.
great comparison video, that graph is really useful
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a nice comment. Much appreciated.
Now it’s a6700, a7cii, and a7iv
But I’m broke.
Hahaha, I know the feeling! I just ordered the new GH7 and I really shouldn't have...
If the A7cii had a bigger grip it would have been even better. Still good though just not as good.
I also prefer the larger grip from the a6700
@@ParadiseBizz today was my first day walking around with the A7Cii for around 6-7 hours. My hand was cramping. I immediately thought "if this was my a6700 this wouldn't be happening." It's common for Sony to cripple their cameras. The A7Cii is close to perfect but the A7Ciii, whenever that comes out will have the bigger grip.
@@Princeton_James I'm all in for that
can you do Sony A6600 vs A6700?
If I could borrow a Sony a6600 from someone, I would do it. But I don't know anyone who has one.
I have to buy all cameras with my own money. And I don't want to purchase a Sony a6600 just for a review.
My channel is too small, I make only about $60 per month and only few people are using my affiliate links.
Thanks for the video. You said that the a7C II Allows you to use all kinds of lenses. However, the same is true for the a6700, right? It's even easier because you don't have to select a crop mode. Am I missing something?
The advantage on the A7C II is that FF lenses can take advantage of the larger sensor. That's not the case on an APS-C camera
The a7c ii has one more dial than the a6700
True, another point for the A7V II
Thanks for this very helpful video 👍👍...
Q1. Can we make digital zoom on sony a6700 or on a7cii at 120fps or at 240fps for FHD or 4k for batter wildlife telephoto reach to shoot slow-mo? (Any of these combination, after turn on digital zoom in settings)
Q2. Can you confirm If we set photo shoot resolution to a lower megapixel resolution from the highest resolution settings available, dose it downsample from the full sensor or it's just skip pixels to make a lower resolution photo?
Good morning. The a6700 allows 4K up to 120 but you can't crop into the sensor of this camera. You can operate the Sony A7C II in Super35 mode, that gives you an APS-C crop (1.5 x)
in which only the center portion of the sensor will be used. Unfortunately the A7C II can not record 120 fps in 4K - only in 1080p. And this pretty much answers your Q2, you get lower MP when cropping in. It goes from 33MP down to 14MP
Thanks 🥰
Thank you for your very nicely organized video. I actually have both cameras as well but also own several full size full frame Sony bodies so these are for travel mainly for me. Also I don’t shoot video so I’m discounting those advantages/disadvantages. You did not mention the fact that the A6700 has a full two curtain mechanical shutter while the A7CII only has a one curtain shutter so EFCS is the only mechanical option. This does appear to matter to some photographers. For me I’m not sure yet. Also if choosing your lenses carefully you can support both small and larger lenses on the A7CII giving you flexibility to optimize your kit for both size/weight and fast speed. So I’m leaning toward the great 33 Mpixel sensor and the CII. Take care.
Hello Steven, you're right, I did not cover everything. There were a few things missing on either of both cameras. I was truly focusing on what was important for me, a hybrid shooter. Thanks for taking the time to write me, I ended up not selling the a6700 - well I kept the a7C II for myself, and I gave the a6700 to my (very happy) son
A camera body is just a part of the gear you need to make photos and videos: you need also lenses to make your "creation pack". Since the full frame lenses are way more expensive (comparing same quality levels) and bigger/heavier than the APS-C ones, here is what you have in the end:
- Either you pay double the price to have your A7CII pack,
- Or you pay a more similar price (still more expensive but let's forget that for a moment) but then with the A7CII you don't have a 33 mpx sensor, but a cropped 14 Mpx sensor.
So at a similar price I think the a700 smashes, but the A7CII gives you the option to jump to a higher level in the future (if you want to pay for it).
More and more third party companies are bringing out very good and affordable lenses. Look at this one for example: amzn.to/4bXYWpk it retails at only $170,
here is my review: ua-cam.com/video/pP-1g9dhs_E/v-deo.html
At ~5:55 you say 17 MPixels in crop mode. It is in fact 14 MPixels. It is even written in the display. 14 becomes a bit low... I would liked 17!. otherwise great video!. Thanks.
Yes, I corrected my mistake in the READ MORE section.
Thanks for this video, I have yet to decide between these 2 models. A small thing: in super 35 mode the a7c ii has only about 14 mpix, because you must divide 33 mpix not by 2 but by 1.5 x1.5 = 2.25.
Happy New Year, Thank you so much for making me aware of that. You're right. Still plenty of mega pixels. I started out with a Pentax with 6MP and later switched to the EOS 40D, creating amazing images with 10MP. Also: I should have mentioned that the Sony A7C II has one more dial than the a6700, but I don't use it. That would have been another point for the A7C II
Pretty sure that happens on for stills and doesn't effect video.
Great review. I can do with most cameras when working with my humble production in my small channels, but overheating is the dealbreaker for me in most cases. Would be nice to learn what you really recommend when filming 4K with external power and HDMI for a few hours.
If I would need to shoot 4K30 for a long time I would recommend to set it to XAVC S mode. It still depends very much on the temperature in your environment.
You could seriously extend the recording time by adding a cooling fan to the back amzn.to/4cra9i9 - if you do that make sure to have the microphone NOT attached to your camera body. That should give you hours of filming.
I love Sony and I keep my a6700 and my A7C II. I use them for traveling and fun. But to film my channel videos including b-roll, I am using a Panasonic Lumix GH6 with a Leica 12-60mm.
I can shoot Open Gate 5.8K 30 fps for hours without overheating. The larger image allows me to resize and reframe the image to my needs in post production. I love it.
2022 when the GH6 came out, I was waiting for Black Friday and I got my super deal: ua-cam.com/video/afNZVSxSqUM/v-deo.html
Now the GH7 came out with a much better AF, and again I am waiting for Black Friday.
Shoulder strap noise ? Ok.
Yepp, try a handheld overhead shot, and the a6700's rattling can be very dominant. This may not be important to you, to me it was.
@@ParadiseBizz Ok.
How is the interface to select focus since none have a joystick, i read they have touch for that but then if you use the viewfinder wouldn’t your face activate it ? Thanks
I think as soon as you get close to your viewfinder it blacks out the display, so no activation there. You would use the center wheel similar to a joystick, that's not a problem.
Even easier if you're shooting people or anything that is in the SUBJECT menu. The AF is so good that you can leave it on wide, the camera does the rest and always finds it's mark.
Great video, thanks.
Seeing your newer videos, seems you ended up keeping the the6700? I rented the ac7ii for a bit comparing it to a new zve1. I’m addicted to the a7siii sensor - a7c ii didnt impress me much. A7c 2 grip kinda sucks and the images have a slight greenish tint that reminds me of what the a7iii kinda does.
Eye cup on a6700 looks heaps better - funny it gets in the way of the hot shoe tho. Haha the flappy straps lol.
I gave the a6700 to my son, so I still can borrow it when I need it. I know the A7C II is not perfect, but I do like a full frame image
Thank you so Dirk for the informative and helpful comparative video! God bless and good luck!
So nice of you
A7cii for the win! I would like one but sticking with my a7c and a7siii combo for now. Great video!
Thanks Paul. We still should make a Podcast together talking tech
@@ParadiseBizz we for sure have to make that happen
I bought the A7 stiff hooks for my A6700 from Sony service centre. Sorted 👍
Way to go! Smart thinking. How much were they?
@@ParadiseBizz Around US$20 or less for the pair from memory
@@rogerdodger689 Thanks
Read from reviews that 6700 has a 1.5x crop when shooting in 120fps. Curious to know if it has a crop when shooting 120 fps at Full HD (1080p)?
I gave my a6700 to my son, who is currently traveling Hawaii using his camera and the Sony 18-135mm.
When he's back I will test it and let you know. But it might take a few weeks...
Is there an issue with the a6700 in regards to using an on board flash?? Apparently it can cause it to crash.
Do you have any news on this and it might be resolved?
This could be a massive deal breaker for me.
The Sony a6700 does not have a built in onboard flash.
What if i’ve been shooting full frames for more than 6 years, but leaning towards more on the budget yet powerful a6700 would the crop be a big change coming from a full frame shooter?
I went through a similar process, selling my Canon EOS 5D MkII and going to a crop sensor. At first you won't miss the FF, because the a6700 delivers an amazing image quality. But after shooting a while with an APS-C cam and once you use a full frame again, you'll appreciate the FF very much. It is just this extra notch in imagae quality, in background, that makes your day. Still, the a6700delivers amazing results, you might not miss that FF
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Thank you for this very straightforward, concise comparison. I am not a professional photographer, but I am a quite avid amateur, especially now after the birth of my daughter (first child). Needless to say, I've been going bananas shooting with my Sony A6000/18-105 G lens combo, but I am very disappointed with how often the focus is pulled from her eyes/face by other objects while she's moving around, which is the style of photography and video I'm doing. So for me, a camera with the very latest Sony Bionz chip, and that killer autofocus is de riguer. It have come down to the question of whether I want to jump to full frame from APS-C, but I am aware of the much larger expense of full frame lenses, so I would probably only be buying one or two, probably zoom lenses if I need to. The A7C II and A6700 have this outstanding Bionz chip for autofocus and the other advantages, and they are both virtually identical in size and weight. Since I don't really need or care about 4K 120fps, in fact, I'm almost certainly going to film in 4K 24 or 30 fps, the video limitations of the A7C II don't bother me at all. Also, since I can use my current APS-C Sony 18-105mm G lens in APS-C mode on the A7C II, it can buy me a bit of time until I can get my first FF lens for it, and it opens the door to the world of FF lenses for the coming years. I just have to think about whether paying an extra $1,000 Canadian for the potential of a FF camera is really worth it. Since I think I will want to blow up some of my very best pics, especially panoramas, it may well be. Decisions, decisions!
I understand it is more money for the body, but the good news is that we have more and more amazing budget friendly FF lenses coming from third parties. Please take a look at this video: ua-cam.com/video/pP-1g9dhs_E/v-deo.html and this one: ua-cam.com/video/cKS-E1svOVU/v-deo.html
Both lenses cost less than $160 and perform just wonderful.
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Once you look at your first portraits shot with a FF camera, you will not go back to APS-C.
@@ParadiseBizz I ended up getting an A7Cii open box deal and saved $500 Canadian. I just bought a used Sony Zeiss F4 24-70mm lens for $550 Canadian, and am about to take a bunch of photos of my daughter over the coming days. I'm sure I'll be happy with the results.
@@Moshe_Dayan44 Great choice, you will be so happy about the image quality. Now you can create lasting memories, that have a photographic edge. It'll be twice the fun when you'll be looking at family photos in the future.
Exactly my decision. A7c II is a dream of a camera.
I'm super happy with my decision. While I kept the A7C II, I did not get to sell my a6700 - my son snatched it off me, lol
Sony are masters at not giving you too much.
All major companies are. They are holding back to profit on the next model.
Interesting comparison. Very informative. I've been looking at both cameras as a possible upgrade from my current APS-C camera. I really don't care about video features, don't really shoot video except occasionally at family get-togethers. So from my perspective the two cameras are virtually identical in terms of features. The difference between 26 vs 33 megapixels isn't major, except that the latter would take up more room on my NAS. Creamier bokeh and better low-light performance sound appealing, though.
So... What I'm really interested in is your opinion on the physical handling of each. I like that the a6700 has a bigger grip. It felt better in my hand at the store when I looked at it... But what's it like in long-term use compared to the a7c II? You mentioned going on vacation with the camera. Is there really a major difference between the two over the course of a day of shooting?
So for me, it's going to come down to how the camera feels in the hand, as welll as the image quality.
Oh... Cool cat.
Hello Paul, I just returned from Germany and I will start creating videos soon again.
Over the course of my trip I did not regret taking the A7C II with me. Yes, the a6700 has a better grip and feel in your hand. But the handling is very similar, while the image quality of the A7CII is superior. Pictures look amazing out of the camera without any editing applied. I took a 50mm lens with me and I took pictures of a girl and her horse - incredible.
City images with a 20mm lens - amazing. Love my full frame camera
Hi Dirk. I used to own the a6500 but sold it to pay for a garden makeover! I then bought the rx100 vii and sold that within a month as the image quality was not so great. I’m now undecided on either the a6700 or a7cii. I’m mainly photos but wanting small form factor without limiting the IQ. Thanks
If you have the budget and you can afford it, go for the full frame sensor amzn.to/3PWtEGy
The image quality is really great. In the past FF lenses were more expensive, but nowadays we have really good 3rd party full frame lenses that don't break the bank.
Look: ua-cam.com/video/pP-1g9dhs_E/v-deo.html
@@ParadiseBizzthanks for the advice
@@bristolreiki You're very welcome. Please stop by my channel from time to time and share your thoughts. Dirk
which one is best for weddings sony 7c mark 2 or sony a6700 camera
The Sony A7C II is the better choice for vetting. Much better lowlight performance, nicer out of focus, backgrounds, better stabilization, and overall a better image quality.
Which travel lenses for the A7C are you considering for your trip to Europe? There is no FF equivalent to the Sony 18-135 that I know of. For a two lens setup the Sony 20-70 F4 plus the Sony PZ 16-35 F4 or the Sony 70-200 F4 Macro looks a good and still compact and lightweight option to me. Alternatively, if you still have a A6xxx body, bringing a Sony 70-350 could be a good idea too
For me this here is the best full frame travel lens amzn.to/3tRjWYy - if you like zoom lenses here is my video: ua-cam.com/video/Tac-Wm_verk/v-deo.html
I used it for my Mexico trip. This year I am seriously considering traveling with this one instead: amzn.to/47be286 here is the video: ua-cam.com/video/R4jkygwYSwQ/v-deo.html
Here is a comparison of the Tamron to the APS-c equivalent 18-135mm ua-cam.com/video/6H87vxcSjvw/v-deo.html
@ParadiseBizz Awesome. Thanks for the tip about the Tamron zoom. I had overlooked that lens. The Sigma compact primes are great lenses too. I’m not yet confident enough to travel with primes alone though. For my use case, I like to use primes for walkabout street photography. But when I am traveling somewhere where I will not return and I only have one chance of getting the shot, I prefer the flexibility of a zoom. Maybe that will change in time. I see some photographers capturing beautiful travel images with just a 28mm and 50mm prime setup, so I know using only primes can work. Anyhow, I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
@@paullafleur6112 Thank you Paul. I totally understand you. I am not a fan of changing lenses while traveling. If you get dust or particle on your sensor, cleaning is not fun. This is why I chose the Tamron for my Mexico trip, because it has such a great range and it starts with f/2.8. The image quality is so much better than average zoom lenses offer. But I can see people traveling with only one or two fixed primes. After all, the world we see with our eyes is similar to 50mm. So I thought I can capture everything the way I see it. The disadvantage is clearly that I will miss out on things that are further away...
Excellent video, I took the Sony A7R5, I didn't evaluate the Sony A7C II due to the lack of a Joystick instead of the almost useless AF-ON. Thank you. 👍
If you map the AF-ON button to focus tracking, you won't miss the joystick.
Excellent choice, the A7R5 is the best, even offering much better resolution and recording times. I wish I had bought this one
@@ParadiseBizz Why not the a7cr?
@@soholingo I was struggling with myself which one to buy. The A7C II can record 4K60 - but only in a 1.5 crop and the A7cr crops 4K60 to 1.2
The A7cr has more MP, a little shorter recording times compared to the A7C II and also a slightly worse ISO performance. Everything ok for me, except the extra $800.
I spent too much money this year for my channel
excellent review， critical points highlighted！
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Great and real comparison
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You got 52 minutes while recording in 4k30, using only 50% of the battery and only 3 minutes of video left in the card. Not sure why this is an overheating issue. Look at 7:17
You should watch the overheating video. I like to shoot 4K60, this is when the overheating kicks in extremely
@@ParadiseBizz I agree 4k60 10bit causes the camera to over heat but 4k60 does that to most of the Sony in the a7cr body... also there is a fix for the overheating even at 4k 120, I use a fan and I run out of battery and space before I overheat.
@@ParadiseBizz Buy the way excellent video. I just really enjoy discussing cameras. Subscribed.
@@soholingo I bought the ULANZI cooling fan. And indeed, it helps
@@soholingo This is so nice of you, thanks. Btw, this video was recorded with my "workhorse" the Panasonic LUMIX GH6
Hello from Frannce, I just discover your channel. great. I hesitate, only for the iso in lowlight. And the only advantage of A7CII is in 4K 24, because in 4K 60 it s the same result (may be better in A6700 because at this frame it s oversampled from 6K). sorry for my English.
You're definitely right, when it comes to shooting of 4K60 (or higher) the Sony a6700 is a nice choice, as long as you can keep it cool.
In regards to ISO, the full frame sensor of the A7C II will serve you well in low light. Hello from Florida to France
Florida…..In France (Normandie) the weather is rare my hot….have a Nice end of year!
@@ninay7685 Oh, it's cold in the Normandie. But at least you have more diversity to photograph. Nice cities, beautiful landscapes. Here in Florida everything is flat. No hills, no mountains
Always the sun!!!!!
@@ninay7685 😅😂
Great video
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I would like to know how long you can shoot with the Sony A7C II in full HD at a normal temperature before it overheats and turns itself off?
I only shoot in 4K, and when I chose XAVC S 4K with 30 fps I would run out of memory before it overheats (studio temp. set to 74 Fahrenheit) I don't think you'd have an issue filming in 1080p
Very useful session, thank you
Happy New Year. Thank you. I should have mentioned that the Sony A7C II has one more dial than the a6700, but I don't use it. That would have been another point for the A7C II