There's a few rumors saying Sony will launch the A7V next year so if you already have A7 III I'd also recommend to wait a few more months to make a decision.
thank you so much for commenting on the specs - battery life and overheating. I was ready to jump on the black friday sale price on the a73, but you calmed my excitement down - TY Great video.
@@lilafromyoutube I'm super excited for it! Hope they can add better stabilization, 33MP, 4k60, at least 12 fps, and I would love an upgrade to the autofocus. Here's to hoping!
I’ve just bought an A7 III with an 8000 shutter count for €850. 🐙 I already have an A7S III, so I don’t mind having the A7 III instead of the A7 IV. For photos, the A7 IV would cost at least twice as much as a used A7 III, and it’s not a big deal since I’ll be using it for photography only. What do you think? Maybe after a year, I can swap it for an A7 IV to make it easier to match color science if I shoot A+B cam videos. That’s the main disadvantage of using the A7 III for now. However, I don’t want to wear out the mechanical shutter or body of my A7S III by using it for photos-that’s my main reason for buying the A7 III. Plus, I’m planning to teach my wife how to work with the A7 III and the Sigma 50mm 1.4, so we can offer both photo and video services for events, instead of just videos like I’ve been doing until now.
I think the 30 minute recording cutoff was because of an EU tax that defined a camcorder as anything that records longer than 30 minutes. Has that changed now?
Thank you! I’m going into the creator world and I’m trying to understand why not using an iPhone 😳 I do have the budget for a great camera but I’m not sure what is the advantages of have to carry another camera rather than my phone. Thanks!
I think the biggest issue with the A7 III was the LCD. It displayed colours so poorly and always shifted very much towards red/magenta, you couldn't judge what you do there; on a computer the footage would look totally different than what your LCD gave you. In every other aspect, I think it's still good enough on the whole for most people.
if a7iii had a7c's autofocus (or even a6400's autofocus) it would be THE perfect camera for the price (they go used for 950euros). Recording limit can be removed with firmware hack; it's on github and easy to use a7iv has superior apsc and downscaled 1080p on HDMI out. that 1080p looks insane superior autofocus a tad better low light video you can power it forever from a powerbank or any other USB source a7iii has better video runtime (almost 3 hours, 2h 50min from what I tested) heats up less (but you can fix that with a USB fan connected a powerbank and even 40mm mini fan can cool both cameras, just point it at the back of the sensor (behind the flip screen) is super cheap used, even new ones run for 1500euros from time to time almost half the price of a7iv and in used market, a7iii is half the price of a7iv concerning slowmo: actually davinci's optical flow slowdown works amazing, you can go to 50% speed with almost 0 drop in quality
I hate that the a7iii in 4k doesn't have eye AF only in 1080p. If it had that I might consider to don't upgrade but nope anyway it's a 2018 camera. The a7 IV has incredible AF + 10bit + FLIP SCREEN. And i really love that is 7k oversampled so in post i can clean the noise in high iso and maintain that sharpness. Also hi Lila and thanks for making that video.
Honest question here.. have you undergone any over heating issues with your A7IV in either photo or video mode? I been hearing plenty mixed reviews about overheating and auto shut off. Great video btw! Very helpful
A7iv makes more sense, I've shot myself in the leg in the past with the temperature issues. I had to make excuses and stall the shoot so my stupid camera can cool off. Now I have the BMPCC 6k, but I need to replace my A7rii with A7iv, mainly because of Sony's awesome autofocus. Any recommendations on the best autofocus cameras?
I could make you look so good. Reflector/flag blocking the magenta lights from hitting your face. Larger keylight off to the side with more diffusion and a polarizer to remove the shine
Is it worth to buy A73 in 2025..im new to cameras and want something reliable and better than smartphones in terms of videos. Please help me out. Thanks 👍
What a great video. Did handheld video with my a73 and it was shaky. Did image stabilization in post and it cropped my video too much. Was going to upgrade more for IBIS. Doesn’t sound like a major improvement there. Will stick to my a73 for now. Thanks!
if youre an amateur videographer no it's not worth it. if you are professional and understand the craft to a tee then yes. its a night and day difference with 10 bit.
Good comparison :) Still gonna have to go for the 6700 at some point I guess, and work my way up from that - or just get the new iphone 15 promaxultramega ... :D One thing though, the 25fps in europe-tingy, it really only matters if you have artificial light source(s) in the frame, typically a slightly older or cheap, light, or older fluorescent tubes, they are the worst, since they flicker based on the hertz in the powergrid (50 in europe, 60 in the US++). A lot of newer LED-lights turns on and off so quickly that the power grid refresh rate doesn't matter any more, and my ceiling lights in my workshop, which are very new LED panels don't flicker at all at 24 or 30 or 120 fps recordings. And UA-cam doesn't care what you upload, since they do something to the video anyway to smooth things out before playback, and since "no-one" uses old CRT tv's anymore to watch youtube the whole pal thing is kinda dead (computer screens are usually running at 60 hertz or more refresh rate so they don't matter anyways) - of course, it doesn't hurt to be safe and do 25 fps in europe just in case outdoor and indoor footage is to be mixed. I did a couple of tests on my DIY Diffuser and Keylight that I made a video on, filming 120 and 240 slowmo with it as the only light source, and no flickering :)
Agreed! I shoot in PAL because I don’t see why not. I rarely shoot in 100 fps anyway, let alone 120 fps haha. 25/50 is plenty for me. The iPhone 15 pro (max) looks promising tho but I wouldn’t replace the a7iv with it 😅 which lens are you planning to pair the a6700 with?
The 6700 is almost good enough to make me switch back to APS-C. The reason it isn't is that I'm not a videographer, but that camera is sexy as hell and a beast for video. Probably the best video camera under 2 grand. I am just doing photography and often events/concerts in terrible light so every last bit of low light performance matters.
I use the app to connect to my a6500 then mount the phone under my teleprompter for a monitor. I thought the a7s3 was your go to camera. Are you using the a7s4 now?
I really think these videos should be separate for video and photography. Most of the stuff in this video was about video which I almost never use! I am a photographer, not a videographer . Good video but the title doesn't make it obvious this is mainly for videographers to watch
Yeah, please all get that feeling that you cannot take nice photos / video anymore with the A7 III, then I get them for crazy good prices! It is so funny, everybody needing Bird Eye AF and shit, 10 BIT even if most are not even familiar with what Color Grading means. And yeah, if the pic / video is great then nobody cares about your Color Grading.. Damn shit, I was running around with the A7 I for 5 years now, producing crazy good content - people should spend more on actually taking pictures / videos instead of placing screen protectors on their new A7 IV so that is does not suffer any scratch :D
Get the a7c if you want a cheaper option thats also slightly better for video then a7iii. If your struggling to save up for a7iv just get a7c if u need flip screen or if you are a photographer get the a7iii dual card slots get more jobs simple.
@@tomirwinphoto depends on what you expect out of the camera I will take a7c for video over a7iii any day. For photo a7iii for sure. I don't mind the shitty evf I hate that a7c doesn't have a joystick and is missing a dial. 1
For me, it was Worth to upgrade from a7 iii to a7 iv. Much faster starting up and in general + 10bit colour. Now I'm waiting for the next A7S IV or A7 V.
point less video. we already know the specs and what 7iv does beter thatn 7iii, we needed a user opinion on how deos these specs do in real life scenarios! hopeless
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There's a few rumors saying Sony will launch the A7V next year so if you already have A7 III I'd also recommend to wait a few more months to make a decision.
Smart!! I am not up to date with any rumours so thanks for sharing that with us
Isnt the A7V already released?
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@@mewtwo34no only the A7RV
Ok I waited a few more months, now what?
Your camera recommendations always provide so much great information Lila ✨✌️
Thanks lovely!
Thank you for this clarification, Lila! Your videos are so clear and fun to watch, thank you!
You are so welcome!
thank you so much for commenting on the specs - battery life and overheating. I was ready to jump on the black friday sale price on the a73, but you calmed my excitement down - TY Great video.
I would love to get my hands on the A7IV, but my A7III is still doing a great job. Instead, I am slowly saving up for the A7V when it arrives :)
Cant wait for to see what they do with the A7V! Any features you’re hoping to see on that one?
@@lilafromyoutube I'm super excited for it! Hope they can add better stabilization, 33MP, 4k60, at least 12 fps, and I would love an upgrade to the autofocus. Here's to hoping!
4k 60 no crop!
those opening titles behind the camera were so subtle but so well done. good job. :)
I’ll pass on the message :)
Very helpful comparison review! It answered all my questions and concerns. Thank you! 😊
I’ve just bought an A7 III with an 8000 shutter count for €850. 🐙 I already have an A7S III, so I don’t mind having the A7 III instead of the A7 IV. For photos, the A7 IV would cost at least twice as much as a used A7 III, and it’s not a big deal since I’ll be using it for photography only.
What do you think? Maybe after a year, I can swap it for an A7 IV to make it easier to match color science if I shoot A+B cam videos. That’s the main disadvantage of using the A7 III for now. However, I don’t want to wear out the mechanical shutter or body of my A7S III by using it for photos-that’s my main reason for buying the A7 III.
Plus, I’m planning to teach my wife how to work with the A7 III and the Sigma 50mm 1.4, so we can offer both photo and video services for events, instead of just videos like I’ve been doing until now.
Thank you so much Lila for the helpful comparative review! God bless and good luck!
Thanks! Do you know which one you want to get?
I think the 30 minute recording cutoff was because of an EU tax that defined a camcorder as anything that records longer than 30 minutes. Has that changed now?
You can now record unlimitedly on the newer models
Compelling review with all great points! Keep em coming! 🙌
Thank you! I’m going into the creator world and I’m trying to understand why not using an iPhone 😳 I do have the budget for a great camera but I’m not sure what is the advantages of have to carry another camera rather than my phone. Thanks!
Pair the A7IV with the 70-200 GM and I think it’ll be perfect for backcountry snowmobiling content!
I used that combo and it’s great! The gen II is fab
@@lilafromyoutube That was my plan. Do you think it’ll be a good focal length for shooting snowmobile riders from 300 meters away?
You have the crop mode so that helps as it essentially gets the lens to 300mm. I’d give it a try
@@lilafromyoutube oh I didn’t even think about that! Good call! See this is why you have such a good channel. You just know things! 😂
Hahaha I try!! It may still be a bit wide because 300 m is far, but I wouldn’t recommend the 200-600. So try 200 or in crop mode at 300
Lila, I’m looking to upgrade my camera for my yoga youtube channel. I want higher quality video, is there a camera you’d recommend?
What camera and phone do you have right now?
@@lilafromyoutube right now im using the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and have an iphone 14 pro.
The improvements in auto focus in video are also quite big. especially if you are filming yourself
Agreed
I think the biggest issue with the A7 III was the LCD. It displayed colours so poorly and always shifted very much towards red/magenta, you couldn't judge what you do there; on a computer the footage would look totally different than what your LCD gave you. In every other aspect, I think it's still good enough on the whole for most people.
if a7iii had a7c's autofocus (or even a6400's autofocus) it would be THE perfect camera for the price (they go used for 950euros).
Recording limit can be removed with firmware hack; it's on github and easy to use
a7iv has
superior apsc and downscaled 1080p on HDMI out. that 1080p looks insane
superior autofocus
a tad better low light video
you can power it forever from a powerbank or any other USB source
a7iii has
better video runtime (almost 3 hours, 2h 50min from what I tested)
heats up less (but you can fix that with a USB fan connected a powerbank and even 40mm mini fan can cool both cameras, just point it at the back of the sensor (behind the flip screen)
is super cheap used, even new ones run for 1500euros from time to time almost half the price of a7iv and in used market, a7iii is half the price of a7iv
concerning slowmo: actually davinci's optical flow slowdown works amazing, you can go to 50% speed with almost 0 drop in quality
I hate that the a7iii in 4k doesn't have eye AF only in 1080p. If it had that I might consider to don't upgrade but nope anyway it's a 2018 camera. The a7 IV has incredible AF + 10bit + FLIP SCREEN.
And i really love that is 7k oversampled so in post i can clean the noise in high iso and maintain that sharpness. Also hi Lila and thanks for making that video.
Hiiii! do you have the a7iv?? It’s so good I agree (as you know since you watched the video hahaha)
Ugh I’m desperately wanting to upgrade to the a7iv but it’s not the most fiscally sensible thing for me rn. I think I was hoping you’d say it sucked 😅
Hi, which lenses was it in the video? Thank you in advance!
very helpful with great explanations to help beginners understand! ☺
Honest question here.. have you undergone any over heating issues with your A7IV in either photo or video mode? I been hearing plenty mixed reviews about overheating and auto shut off. Great video btw! Very helpful
It overheated once but that was because I forgot to turn the temperature tolerance setting (forgot what it’s exactly called) to high.
A7iv makes more sense, I've shot myself in the leg in the past with the temperature issues. I had to make excuses and stall the shoot so my stupid camera can cool off. Now I have the BMPCC 6k, but I need to replace my A7rii with A7iv, mainly because of Sony's awesome autofocus. Any recommendations on the best autofocus cameras?
More camera gear videos please. Thank you!
Haha thanks for watching!
@@lilafromyoutube I’m here on very video!! Even for the premiere!!
@Emiliotakas appreciate ya
Whats crazy is... i never ever thought to put a mirror behind my camera 😂😂😂. I can not believe i never thought of that
😂😂😂
Beware, it will swich to EVF if right behind gadget. Positio n a mirror at angle. 😊
I could make you look so good. Reflector/flag blocking the magenta lights from hitting your face. Larger keylight off to the side with more diffusion and a polarizer to remove the shine
Thanks for the suggestions! I honestly don’t mind the spilling but I’ll look into your suggestions
Meh thats all personal preference
a7iv is definitely worth it, for the lens breathing compensation alone
Yeah the compensation is great
Straight to the point, thanks!
what are your thoughts on the A7IV/A7III?
@@lilafromyoutube Well both are good cameras but definitely, Alpha IV is much better for long videos
Is it worth to buy A73 in 2025..im new to cameras and want something reliable and better than smartphones in terms of videos. Please help me out. Thanks 👍
Depends on what you need and what you’ll use it for. It’s still a great camera, yes.
@lilafromyoutube I'm getting this for $1500.. I've two options A7M3 and A6700.. which one would be good for price?
What are you going to use it for?
@@lilafromyoutube instagram and youtube content ..portrait videos especially.
I'm a photographer not into videography and thinking of switching from Nikon to Sony so iii or iv which one is the best option for me suggest please
IV
@@lilafromyoutube ok thank you for the info..
A7iii and invest in lenses
Which is best camera between Cannon R6 mark ‼️ and sony a7iv
I am also interested in the answer to this question.
Thanks for sharing 😊..I use canon but u making me love the A7iv already 😅😅😅
Haha! Which canon model do you have?
I can get a7iii for 1200 new vs 1800 for a7iv..is it worth the extra money
The a7iv is an objectively better camera, but I don’t know if you’d need it. I would always recommend it over the a7III if you have the budget.
No. I have them both and if money matters the a7III is the better value.
What a great video. Did handheld video with my a73 and it was shaky. Did image stabilization in post and it cropped my video too much. Was going to upgrade more for IBIS. Doesn’t sound like a major improvement there. Will stick to my a73 for now. Thanks!
if youre an amateur videographer no it's not worth it. if you are professional and understand the craft to a tee then yes. its a night and day difference with 10 bit.
Fair! As a professional content creator I don't think it's useful for many people, but I personally do use it :)
Good comparison :) Still gonna have to go for the 6700 at some point I guess, and work my way up from that - or just get the new iphone 15 promaxultramega ... :D
One thing though, the 25fps in europe-tingy, it really only matters if you have artificial light source(s) in the frame, typically a slightly older or cheap, light, or older fluorescent tubes, they are the worst, since they flicker based on the hertz in the powergrid (50 in europe, 60 in the US++).
A lot of newer LED-lights turns on and off so quickly that the power grid refresh rate doesn't matter any more, and my ceiling lights in my workshop, which are very new LED panels don't flicker at all at 24 or 30 or 120 fps recordings.
And UA-cam doesn't care what you upload, since they do something to the video anyway to smooth things out before playback, and since "no-one" uses old CRT tv's anymore to watch youtube the whole pal thing is kinda dead (computer screens are usually running at 60 hertz or more refresh rate so they don't matter anyways) - of course, it doesn't hurt to be safe and do 25 fps in europe just in case outdoor and indoor footage is to be mixed.
I did a couple of tests on my DIY Diffuser and Keylight that I made a video on, filming 120 and 240 slowmo with it as the only light source, and no flickering :)
Agreed! I shoot in PAL because I don’t see why not. I rarely shoot in 100 fps anyway, let alone 120 fps haha. 25/50 is plenty for me. The iPhone 15 pro (max) looks promising tho but I wouldn’t replace the a7iv with it 😅 which lens are you planning to pair the a6700 with?
It’s been too long Lila I need to get back on UA-cam and make videos! I’m actually buying a used A7IV tomorrow for $1,800 USD.
Oh wow! Great deal 🥳 enjoyyyy
a6700 and good full frame sony glass here. Set up for everything for another 7-10 years.
Gotta look into that one :) I stopped after the a6500 and I got the a7SIII and never really looked back haha
The 6700 is almost good enough to make me switch back to APS-C.
The reason it isn't is that I'm not a videographer, but that camera is sexy as hell and a beast for video. Probably the best video camera under 2 grand.
I am just doing photography and often events/concerts in terrible light so every last bit of low light performance matters.
I use the app to connect to my a6500 then mount the phone under my teleprompter for a monitor. I thought the a7s3 was your go to camera. Are you using the a7s4 now?
Nope. I’m using the a7SIII for everything still
I really think these videos should be separate for video and photography. Most of the stuff in this video was about video which I almost never use!
I am a photographer, not a videographer . Good video but the title doesn't make it obvious this is mainly for videographers to watch
I am just the opposite. I hate the flip out screen. I prefer the tilt screen. But I am a street photographer, not a UA-camr :)
lol, flip screen was in Canon T3i
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Hahahah will do!
Buy aps-c lens for a7iv, in 4k 60, sigma trio... You have 24, 50, and 85 mm equivalent at f2?
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Yeah, please all get that feeling that you cannot take nice photos / video anymore with the A7 III, then I get them for crazy good prices!
It is so funny, everybody needing Bird Eye AF and shit, 10 BIT even if most are not even familiar with what Color Grading means. And yeah, if the pic / video is great then nobody cares about your Color Grading..
Damn shit, I was running around with the A7 I for 5 years now, producing crazy good content - people should spend more on actually taking pictures / videos instead of placing screen protectors on their new A7 IV so that is does not suffer any scratch :D
crappy comparison.. what about things that matters?? how about shutter lag? stablization? only kids care about flippy screen
Get the a7c if you want a cheaper option thats also slightly better for video then a7iii. If your struggling to save up for a7iv just get a7c if u need flip screen or if you are a photographer get the a7iii dual card slots get more jobs simple.
The EVF of the a7C is terrible and its controls lacking. I owned all three and sold the a7c finding it unusable.
@@tomirwinphoto depends on what you expect out of the camera I will take a7c for video over a7iii any day. For photo a7iii for sure. I don't mind the shitty evf I hate that a7c doesn't have a joystick and is missing a dial. 1
@slurp3194 hmmm a7c over a7iii for video any day? They're basically the same camera. What's so much more amazing in the a7c over a7iii in video?
@@mikaailahmed5679the autofocus in video, updated color science, flip out screen
Cool ❤ video
Thanks!!
🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 Good Information Sony a7iv I am Liked your video 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Flappy screen reason to upgrade XD girl eh
Bijna overtuigt!!!!!! Maar eerst mn trouwe canon nog wat laten zweten🥲
Hahaha welke canon heb je
@@lilafromyoutube m50! Een trouw werkpaardje
@fallouts9869 ah nice! Die heb ik jaaaaren geleden een keertje geprobeerd. Prima ding :)
Zeker! en met flip scherm! Maar niet helemaal tevreden met de auto-focus. @@lilafromyoutube
time to start saving up haha @@fallouts9869
For me, it was Worth to upgrade from a7 iii to a7 iv. Much faster starting up and in general + 10bit colour.
Now I'm waiting for the next A7S IV or A7 V.
Same!!!
Upgrade to a7SIII😆
Haha that’s my work horse!
A7CII
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It’s all to do with video? Annoying
Liiillllaaaaaaa!!!!
Anthonyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
point less video. we already know the specs and what 7iv does beter thatn 7iii, we needed a user opinion on how deos these specs do in real life scenarios! hopeless
I didn't know the differences, I found the video very useful