Sony Alpha cameras: The good and the bad
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- We're huge fans of Sony's cameras, but there are a few things we'd like to see changed. In this episode we look at what Sony is doing right, and a few areas for improvement.
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - The good
0:41 - Listening to feedback
1:14 - Media management
2:17 - Real Time Tracking
3:14 - Third party lens support
4:40 - The bad
4:47 - Stylish designs
6:09 - Professional video assist tools
7:18 - The numbers game
8:52 - Figure out APS-C lineup
10:21 - Wishful thinking
10:55 - The wrap
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Sony absolutely has a "vintage" style to pull from, there's decades of Minolta heritage right there.
Definitely improve their firmware upgrade policy. I guess A7III could still be much improved just by simply porting their new menu system. It would not undercut A7IV sales as whoever needs this body would buy it, but us entry level user would still be happy with these small improvements.
That would be amazing. I would love for them to start implementing modernizing updates across the board. When they improve in one area, let everyone else who spent thousands of dollars enjoy and experience that as well. A7III is not out of the question, we should get to enjoy at least the software/organization the A7IV has.
I don't think they can run the new one on old processors, but they could start planning for it. Having powerful enough processors to be able to get upgrades
That would be cool, but in an interview Sony’s rep said they couldn’t as the old system couldn’t support it.
I think this is a great way to get more longevity and maintain value in their older cameras. Considering the CPU and shipping constraints we are looking to be faced with.
So many users of older models would support an upgrade to their menu system and surely it can't be difficult to implement in a firmware upgrade
@@xWood4000 If you could put future processors in current cameras without raising the price, they wouldn't be future processors.
Oh and Sony needs to introduce focus bracketing on their stills cameras. How it's not already a feature is wild to me.
Who actually uses that feature, ever? It's useful for macro, but that's it. In every other type of work, stacking two shots is enough. Maybe three if you're crazy. Not that hard to move focus manually once or twice, is it.
@@youknowwho9247 It's very useful for landscape !!
Yes, yes, yes, focus bracketing (or stacking) would be great
@@richrollin4867 That would be an advantage on DSLRs, but not with mirrorless. If you want to stack 2 or 3 frames of a landscape you can just put the camera on a tripod, enable touch shutter and lightly tap the screen two or three times where you want to focus. That's just as fast as automatic focus bracketing, for which you'd have to go in the menus and set up parameters first.
@@romainprovost7164 It really isn't. If you want to stack 2 or 3 frames of a landscape you can just put the camera on a tripod, enable touch shutter and lightly tap the screen two or three times where you want to focus. That's just as fast as automatic focus bracketing, for which you'd have to go in the menus and set up parameters first.
It would be really helpful to have a short graphical overview of the customized buttons and dials: Sometimes it is hard to remember where you put certain functions, especially if you don't use this camera every day.
I've also found all those customizable buttons sound great but if you're renting, don't use the camera that often, or use switch between cameras it's not easy to remember. Then those features don't always work the same way in video as in photo. Imagine if you bought a car and they had a bunch of unlabeled controls that could be reassigned. Everything about Sony feels very techie and complex. If you only own one camera, you're the only person using it, and you operate it on a regular basis then it should be fine.
The a7iv does have that.
I keep a notebook in my camera bag. On the inside front cover I write a list of the buttons and what function I programmed to.
Listening to feedback is a good one. After 10 years of complaining, Panasonic is still adamant about their contrast-based AF.
That and limited(pricey) lens selection is the reason why in switching to Sony. Sure I might need to rely more on luts out of the box but tec wise they just give you the features you really need and as a small time filmmaker autofocus is a must when you can't afford a first ac.
They are not adamant about their focus system. They are pursuing new tech in autofocus. Things t like lidar focus etc. The problem is cost and economy. Large companies limit research and development based on potential profits. Wishes do not pay the bills.
@@jgaffney567 Lidar is literally never going to replace PDAF.
@@TechnoBabble That is just one technology they are looking into. And who knows what it could do and while you are welcome to your opinion and may be right we shall see. Again CCD versus CMOS.
The thing is it must make sense financially. There are rumors which I doubt that the whole pdaf is part of the Sony panny rivalry.
The only thing I do know is they hear the requests and are working on it. They invested on other features on the gh6 they though would be be important like the hi res feature handheld
And now they have PDAF… in the S5II and S5iix!
1: Better image stabilization and less rolling shutter on APS-C
2: ZV-2 with a 16-35mm lense
3: A dedicated 1" streaming camera
You want a?crappy kit lens? 😜
@@unbroken1010 I don't know where you read that in my post.
@@lemmontree1 What would a 16-35 give you on a ZV-2? Or did you mean to say a 16-35mm full frame equivalent lens?
@@TechnoBabble Oh lord the pedantry
I find it hilarious that Sony sells modern APSC sensors to other companies but reuses their A6300 sensor on their own kit.
4:40 - Find someone who will stare at you the way Jordan does 😍
Jordan definitely has hypno-eyes.
@@johnbuckingham6895 totaly agree!
My food gets that luxury 🤌
My word I love you two, always cracking me up! I'm a proud A1 owner but would like a few more features.
While I own only Sony lenses, I think its great that there are so many 3rd party options. It makes the system the go-to choice for any budget conscious photographer
I’m an a7r IVA user. I’d love to see more computational features. Specifically a built in focus stacking mode like Nikon-even if I have to stack myself on a computer. Would love to see in-camera pixel shift feature, with a clear way to see if you ran into any issues with the stack. I do prefer processing it myself, but I would love to be able to check if things are working on camera. Today I tether to capture one, take the series of images, then combine images in software, look for any issues then start over if I need to.
In terms of hardware features. I don’t need all the speed of the A1, but its stacked sensor let’s ya do pixel shift with a flash at 1/200s. The a7R IVA is limited to 1/8s when using flash and pixel shift. Getting up at or faster than 1/125s would be welcomed.
A new APS-C camera from Sony with a stacked sensor at 24 megapixels in a full frame body with a normal EVF is what I want to see. Also a new prime lens that is a step up from the 200-600mm G but cheaper than the 600 f/4, like a 500 or 600mm f5.6, or 800mm f/6.3 prime similar to the nikkor 500mm f/5.6 e pf ed vr
so a Fuji from Sony
Get real....
What's the point of that camera? If you want the reach in a full frame body, get an a7r IV. Put it in crop mode and you've got a 26 mpix APS-C camera.
@@youknowwho9247 "Just spend way more money, it's that easy".
I agree, pf (compact) telephoto lenses (like Nikon makes)
Always solid content guys. Wish they had CFexpress type B, larger cheaper and faster media.
What I really wish for is some fine tuning to the body design. I love the rangefinder style of the A6xxx and a7C and paired with small, aperture-ringed lenses theyre just so wonderful to use. They almost feel like a Leica to me. And in that vein I wish that the a6xxx series should be just a bit taller and slightly thicker. And the a7C needs to have the same rubber as the older Sony cameras as it just looks way better than that new rubber, which looks cheap IMO.
EDIT: That silver-colored shutter button also needs to dissapear on the black version of the a7c, drives me crazy.
Great video, thank you! I’d love to see a 7CII and R with more capable sensors and better evf. Design wise, I find the Sony alphas very beautiful and classy in minimalistic way. I wouldn’t change that approach, but Sony could elaborate further.
I’m with you on the EVF. I went to the store with cash in hand, excited to buy the a7C, only to take one look through the viewfinder and walk out of the store again. There must be many non-vloggers like me who found the EVF to be an instant dealbreaker. Bitterly disappointed 😢
In-camera focus stacking!! Many of us have been asking for it, for a LONG time!!
I would like to see. A stacked aps-c sensor, with a body that supports dual sd cards. And call it the a1000, or a7000. Either way would be a big improvement to the aps-c line.
I love the newer menu system on the a7siii and FX3. However, I echo Jordan in that I’d really like to see them do a software update to add some video tools like waveform and an option to view your audio level meters full screen similar to the new GH6 audio button.
It would definitely be nice to see Sony replace the a6600 with something more competitive with the Fuji X-T4 / X-H2 in the APS-C space. Likewise, if they could replace the a6100 with an identical camera that just has a better EVF, that would sell very well. Maybe even throw in IBIS for good measure.
Agree. Treating APSC like "low budget" (no stop wheel) is just poor form
Sorry what? The a6600 is a much better camera than the X-T4.
@@youknowwho9247 not in the slightest. Go use one even the xt3 is better
@@unbroken1010 I've used them. The a6600 blows the Fujis out of the water. Not even close.
@@youknowwho9247 it's closer than that when you look at footage. You like the Sony sick skin colors?
This is a superb video
excellent observations
I am heavily invested in the Sony Alpha line but I'm in complete agreement with everything you've said here
well done
A6400 owner here, and really bummed that APSC feels like its languishing in no-mans-land. I am holding out for Sony to give us an updated a6600 with better IBIS and/or active stabilization (present on newer, cheaper models) and a faster processor to reduce rolling shutter. "Nice to haves" include better touchscreen menu, fully articulated screen, higher resolution screen & EVF, and why can't we get the product display mode that the ZV1 & ZVE10 have? Say it after me Sony: FLAGSHIP APSC!
Fully agree, I also have a6400. Proper IBIS, bigger & higher res EVF and weather sealing are my top 'nice-to-haves.' a6600 has IBIS but that camera is too similar to a6400 to justify upgrading. As you mentioned, a flagship APS-C camera would be awesome - one that can compete with the likes of Fuji XT4. That would get my money.
Agree with wanting a flagship APS-C, but I don't want an 'upgraded a6600' but I'd rather have a fully Sonified XS-10 (in terms of body design), that is to say a APS-C in the DSLR style, with higher resolution, improved ISO, better EVF, and tilting screen. (Basically, except for the screen, I'd be happy with an APS-C version of the a7 IV.)
Great series, looking forward to hear about Canon, Fujifilm and Panasonic
TY for the time ,always learn something from your video.
I shot Sony for years, but switched over to the Canon R5 about a year and a half ago. I originally got an RP and then an R6 to dabble with, but two things really pulled me to the Canon, with the biggest being the ergonomics. Sony really needs to fix their ergonomics, and the biggest thing they can do is just move the grip like half a cm further away from the mount. Also big: dust removal....my Sony cameras were dust magnets and even with regular cleaning. I'd end up with dozens of spots on my landscape images that I'd need to clone later. I think I've had to clone like 10 spots on my Canon bodies in a year and a half. Total. So yeah, ergonomics and dust removal.
Great discussion, thanks.
Yes, SONY please refresh the APS-C line starting with replacing the horrible USB micro port to a USB-c port. And then everything else. Need a better touch screen, a new sensor and a newer menu. I have the a6300, a6400, and zve10. My investment in sony APS-C glass is dipping.
Micro USB charging has to go..🤕🤕🤕
I left Sony APSC for FF after I realized that we would just get the A6300 (with as many reused parts as possible) forever. So far I'm right.
Would love for Sony to add a new Zone Focus Area, where the user can change the size and orientation of the zone box. Another idea would be to update the EVF interface and icons to rotate when shooting in vertical mode, similar to Fujifilm cameras.
It would've been nice to be able to set EXIF data for manual lenses. I think it only requires a small modification in firmware. Nikon, Fuji and Olympus definitely have this feature.
1. Auto Switch off EFCS above 1/2000 SS
2. Auto Focus Stacking
3. Live ND aka Smooth Reflection with raw output option
4. Pre-capture in Photo and Video
5. Auto subject selection - no more switching between human/animal/bird, and add vehicle detection.
6. More computational photography - multi shot merging like smartphones.
All of that and a decent LCD, with the articulation done like the one in the Fujifilm XT series
My biggest issue with Sony is their reluctance to issue new features in firmware. I know that some new features require faster hardware, but there are features that could be introduced to existing cameras via firmware (e.g. non-lossy compressed raw).
I mean Sony pulled plenty performance out of the Ps3... Though this ain't the same thing and hardware can limit things. Still I say that they 100% need to do better with firmware updates.
You keep old camera body users happy then later on they will keep on the brand instead of jumping ship.
THIS THIS THIS
They prefer to save it for next years model.
I am thankful Sony is so innovative and they really put pressure on Nikon and Canon to improve as far as mirrorless goes, and that is the only thing I like about Sony. I could care less when the A9/A9II or A1 came out. I've shot the first two and although the A1 and A9 II felt okay, they still felt like holding a turd, compared to my flagship D5/D6. I think even with the grip, the Sony camera's just don't feel as good and I also know it equals build quality and weather sealing too. Sony admitted the A9/A9 II were not as well built or weather sealed compared to the Nikon and Canon flagship's, which have an integrated grip. Sony also did some weird things like put the lens release on the wrong side of the mount, the menus, the ugly and not so nice to hold squared off bodies, etc. Sony is a consumer electronics company that entered the camera market less than a decade ago as far as stills. They have done some amazing things and I admit their image quality and specs all seem great. I'm just maybe old school, but I prefer the look and feel of Canon and Nikon gear. They may be just tools, but ergonomics and build quality, the way things work and feel is important. Sony just does not look or feel right to me, and sadly they are even more expensive. An A1 with two CFexpress cards and the vertical grip is approaching $8,000 with taxes. Nikon's Z9 is made better, looks better, and has much better battery, video spec's, etc,...all for $1,000-$1,500 less! Most Nikon lenses for mirrorless are sharper than their Sony counterparts as well. Sony finally updated their 70-200mm, but overall Sony lenses are not as good as their Nikon or Canon counterparts. There maybe exceptions and Sony might be good enough, but I think Nikon has finally matched Sony specs and AF. I just feel Nikon does things right, but to each their own. If you like and use Sony, that is cool. They are just tools, and I'm sure you're happy.
" (e.g. non-lossy compressed raw)." you make it sound simple... you need hardware to be able to process and compress the data, that's why their newer cameras that do support it have more powerful hardware, but yes other things simpler things should be added
I would love to see an "RX10 II Mark II"! Love the form factor, keep the ND filters, keep the 1 inch sensor, give me phase detect AF, and I'd even be willing to sacrifice some zoom range for a faster lens, tho others might disagree, esp if it would be a variable aperture faster zoom.
I really want Sony to update the Alpha 1 firmware with all the features of the lower models, like the lens breathing compensation etc. While the A1 is the flag ship give it the works.
Best third party lens selection on a budget, so it's my default choice. You get soooo much more for your money than brands like Fuji, Nikon, or Canon.
I do wish that Sony design teams tried other camera brands every once in a while to not miss big features (e.g., focus stacking or picking aperture/shutter/ISO on the touchscreen).
@@djstuc Don't get so worked up over camera companies. They don't care about you beyond your wallet.
@@djstuc the pot is calling the kettle black? Not sure what being a DJ has to do with it...
True. I've used a friend's a7r3 and was surprised how slow Sony was to get on the full touch screen functionality. There's zero reason why they can't do it and people like it because it means less wear on the buttons and less time looking for the controls.
@@kevinforget549 even for the full touch models you can't set aperture/ISO/shutter by the touchscreen, which is terrible for casual users and bloggers.
The bang/buck ratio is very differently skewed depending on your needs. For instance, Sony have no equivalent to the 40mm f/2 Z Nikkor (cheap, rugged, fast, lightweight prime), the 24-70mm f/4 S (it's either larger f/2.8 constant zooms, the 28-75mm Tamron, or the underwhelming Zony 24-70mm f/4), or the 50-275mm DX zoom (no real alternative, Sony's 55-210mm lens SUCKS - I owned two and both were crap). One can assemble a very competent, light and compact 35mm kit on Nikon at an unbeatable price/quality ratio, as long as what's on offer is adequate for the user.
Of course, Sony do have all of those Tamron and Sigma lenses that are very desirable, as well as their own extraordinary optics, like the 200-600mm G and 20mm f/1.8 G, but I feel like the Alpha system is still lacking in some "bread-and-butter" areas.
I love my Sony™ camera! (I do wish they came up with a different form factor for their APS-C line though).
They also really need to revamp the mobile app controls and connectivity speeds as well as the firmware update process. Mac's still have issues with this sometimes as it and the general procedure is quite easy to accidentally disrupt. Fujis system over mobile or card update is great as it offers two ways to do it and even on the go without a pc.
The easiest thing for any camera company to do that would make photographers lives better is to open up the file naming structure so that we could save our files with standardized filenames for our own ingest and storage systems. I'd love an option for YYYYMMDD-CamModel-00001 or whatever.
I love the look of high resolution and therefore would like to see an “A7CR” with a 47mp sensor and a joy stick. I cannot use the spot focusing with that small wheel. It keeps changing to the programmed commands every time I try to move the focus point. The A7C is a perfect size for street photography and travel. It just needs more resolution and a joy stick.
Utilize the design of the A77II rear LCD mount - I found it the most flexible design I have seen on a Sony yet - or at the very least make the rear LCD auto rotate menus etc when camera is in portrait orientation! (wish for firmware for A73?)
Could you guys do a big Leica episode? I think between their major systems there is a lot to talk about, especially things like the Q2 which really is a beast for everything save telephoto work.
As you have discussed Sony has opened up their lens protocol and they need to do the same with the MI shoe - we need more options for accessories and clearer way of knowing which generation they are. I think their accessories should be cheaper - people would be deeper in the Sony ecosystem.
The lack of 10-bit 422 options in their hybrid cameras was the major reason why I didn't go with Sony when I switched systems. Their IBIS also wasn't great, and that was another factor that lost them this potential customer. Of course, now they're starting to expand the options, but at this point, it's too late, and these options are only in the expensive cameras. Maybe in 10 yeas if I want to switch away from Lumix, although I kind of doubt it. I've been blown away by the quality of these little cameras.
Too true. Panasonic pushes high end features like hi bit rate codecs, scopes, timecode, LUT support, DCI 4k, anamorphic support, prores in camera, braw and prores raw support. All in relatively inexpensive camera’s.
I've been a Sony user ever since the NEX-7. It was dumb luck that I started my photographic journey with their APS-C line merely a year or so ahead of the release of the α7 series. Couldn't ask for much more from their nifty cameras. They've rarely gotten in the way of making decent photos. Truth be told, I'm often excited to see how they push the industry forward.
Nice praise for the PS5 at the end there, Chris. lol.
I want a Sony C70. A Sony S35 sensor cinema camera with all the sony video goodness. I use the A7SIII and C70 and they're both amazing in their own way. Right now my dream camera is definitely a combination of the two.
Sony, please add an option to turn off in camera spatial filtering. Specifically talking about the dreaded star eater issue that has been present all through the a7 line to various degrees.
I have the α6300 and I like it, I would like to see similar with better ergonomics (larger grip) and more buttons/knobs/dials. I had DSLR before this and it was pretty intuitive to have dial right under my thumb and one under my index finger.
APS-C is still there, maybe new variant of α7c?
I hope Sony keeps the APS-C lineup I have invested in many APSC lenses. I would love to see a successor to the A6600 with a 33mp sensor. And if they do all go full frame I guess I'll be selling a bunch of lenses and a camera lol. I have thought about upgrading to the A74 and still could use APSC lenses but kind of a waste. I have 5 lenses and for the cost of a full frame, If I sold everything I could get the A74 but with only one or two lenses.
I am using sony from 2017 and i absolutely love it. My only complain is now they don't provide the in camera double exposure feature which they used to till a7ii but i don't know why they stopped providing the feature from a7iii onwards. Canon provides this feature and it's wonderful to shoot some double exposure in camera. I just wish they again start providing the feature. ☹️☹️
I’d like an a7rc… same as the a7c but with the r3 42mpix sensor, and the new menus. That’s all I need!
I know that everybody hates that camera, but the A7C was kind of what i've wanted. An A7III in a smaller body, i really really hope they're going to continue to try things with this compact format.
Still, the A7IV is probably my next camera
Only spec nerds hate A7C really, they unjustly channeled their impatience for A7iv into that small and light body
You are the best, guys👍
Good to know I'm not the only person that wants a new RX1r!!
28mm and the A7riv sensor would be so sick with an aps-c crop mode.
Personally, I think it is important to keep smaller sensor cameras around for people new to photography or videography. Because they are normally lower in cost than the full frame models. Which enables people with smaller budgets to enter the world of photography or video filmmaking without breaking the bank. When I hear people say that Sony should drop APS-C cameras, or Panasonic should drop their M4/3 line, it annoys me. Because it's really a narrow way of thinking. And they're ignoring the effect it would have on people who can't afford the higher end cameras.
That being said, I am VERY happy with my A7iv. And I'm also interested in playing with the GH6 to see what that can do. I get the autofocus I want from my A7iv. But, from what I've seen of the GH6, it is really an impressive M4/3 camera.
Anyway. Great job. You made excellent points on things you'd like to see change in future Sony cameras. Love your content. Choi.
Where is auto electronic shutter for stills???
You guys are great.
That thumbnail is top notch.
Great points. On your comment about requesting a apsc camera like the Nikon D500, i am a bit mystified why the camera companies don’t seem to be coming out with updates for their more affordable bird, wildlife and sports offerings. There don’t seem any follow ons for the canon 7Ds or Nikon D500s. When doing bird photography but not wanting to spend a fortune on heavy extreme tele lenses we need seriously competent apsc cameras for their crop factor.
Some serious ‘Toneh’ in some of those individual shots 😆😆😎😎
I would love to see an automatic focus stacking/bracketing option like Nikon has. Also a base ISO of 64 would be great too. Even if these were just for the R series it would be amazing for landscapes. Also, and we all know this, vastly better rear displays!!!!!
I'd like a lit LCD on the top left side of the camera that will have quick constant settings info.
I for one love the design of the A7 line. I grew up on film and love the look, but also love kind of the modern, sleek look the A7 line has. Yes I get very tempted to get a Nikon FC or a fuji but Sony and modern cameras in general with similar designs do look like "I'm here to work!"
I completely agree on the video assist functions. Major downer for Sony shooters.
My reasons for sticking with apsc are cost, weight, and size. I can afford FF but don't want to go in that direction. The a6xxx sensor is just fine. My wish for Sony would be improving the stabilization.
I do a lot of concert photo/video stuff, primarily because most of my friends are indie musicians, but also because I like indie shows. My current options for photo and/vids are a Pixel 5a I got recently cheap, a Sony ZV-1, and a Sony A7S II I got a while back refurbished. Obviously the A7S II should in theory always be the first choice, but it's an annoyingly bulky beast, even with just its kit zoom, when you're mostly there for the show and it's a 3-4 band night. The AI-driven Pixel 5a produces pretty random, weird and/or unnatural pics results with typical small club shows. When it's on point, it's impressive if a bit unreal, but it's unreliable when there's a lot of stage activity. The very conveniently compact ZV-1 is not intended for club lighting, but if I shoot at its max ISO and use *lots* of AI post-processing, I can get some pretty nice results, but it's time consuming. It seems that sensor, lens, and AI tech is at the point that something around the size of the ZV-1 could be made that would blow away the best imaging you can get from the best smartphones and from what you would get from current M4/3's and maybe APC's, so....maybe Sony could have some fun playing around with that.
rx0 iii with continuous autofocus, slightly wider lens, better active stabilision and some way to better utilise the body for overheating prevention - like a hot shoe style adapter you can attach a heat sink cage.
The one reason I went Sony in '14 was my '10 Canon T2i disappeared from Canons site and no more firmware updates. I would like some things that can be added to firmware updates to the older versions just to keep in play. What happened to the Playmemories apps after mod2's, just the filter app lets work with filters without carrying them. The one thing you never ever seem to remember is the bright monitoring function, duh no one else has it and ISO Invariance with double step improvements you guys never go out in the dark. If you show a Canon or Nikon user bright monitoring while doing Astro work jaws drop and the word "COOL" is heard.
I would be happy with some choice of colours!
As an original Sony APS-C user all the way back to the NEX-6, I've collected a bunch of APS-C lenses and I would be aggravated if they drop APS-C. It's my sweet spot of quality, size, and cost. I don't really want to go FF as it's too big and too expensive. Please continue to update the APS-C line.
Guys I have a question, how can we get rid of the "Panasonic GH6 Sample Gallery" pic in your website, I scroll and read a lot at night, and that pic scares me and seems to always pop out at me.
Totally agree about the FX3. The Canon R5C just killed it.
Greater firmware support. There are still some features that the A7SIII could have via firmware update. Even though its not mainly a photo camera it could still benefit from Lossless compressed raw. The raw files on the a7siii is basically the same same size as on my Canon EOS which is 30mpx
More firmware updates to add extra features to existing cameras. Focus breathing comp. to FX3 and A1as an example.
Great video! Definitely looking for an RX 100- Viii please please… but for no real reason? The 7 is still amazing
Why do you guys got a wind muff indoors?
I always wanted the RX10 in APSc. Also what happened with the RX1
Totally agree with Jordan's mention about APSC. How long we could wait for crop-sensor flagship or, at least, significant refreshment of their a6xxx line...
I am not sold on the idea... what so special about the need for an apsc?
@@ccsas5398 many wildlife photographers use APSC due to its crop factor. A 500mm lens turns into a 750mm. Plus many have invested their lens lineup in the APSC world.
@@the_anxiousphotographer Valid point thanks. Any more notable reasons or is this it?
@@ccsas5398 In theory APS-C sensors can readout faster, have more effective IBIS, and offer better resolving power on far away subjects if you need to crop anyway.
Panasonic and Olympus clearly understood this with how they designed their M4/3 cameras, but Sony seems to be of the mindset that if you're a professional you must only want full frame.
@@TechnoBabble Thanks for your response. Despite my firm doubts with apsc i will have a rethink about everything :) thanks
Why is the gradient banding in the background in this video so strong? Just curious 🤔
I would love an updated 70-200 f4. Canons is so cool in that it’s compact. Even it just was revamped like the GM, I would buy it in an instant.
Still waiting on the RX10V....but in the meantime...still loving my RX10IV.
I enjoyed this video, thanks for that!
If you ever plan to make a "The good and the bad" video about the Lumix GH cameras, stress at least a thousand times that they should use the same AF system as Sony!
The only reason I won't upgrade my Lumix GH5 to the GH5 II or GH6 is because of their poor DFD AF system, and I´m not the only one...
Shutter angle in the FX3. Please!
+1 on the FX3 having more real world usage Cinema features
I really feel that when the a7iv was released, as well as looking back at the a7iii, most of the drawbacks that reviewers love to harp on are really insignificant to the end user. For example, “oh I hate that the LCD screen is not bright enough compared to the competition.” The reality is, I live in a place in Texas where the sun and weather is brutal and I’ve never had issues viewing the screen. And “oh the grip is not deep enough” etc. “Oh it doesn’t look sexy like the Fuji.”
Granted some of the cons, I feel are legit but it’s mostly pertinent to the video aspect of it and what it can’t do vs another mirrorless camera like the Panasonics that have great in body stabilization. Only the end user knows what they need. For me, great auto eye focus is high on the priority list, inexpensive third party glass is important for those of us on a budget and very good ISO. Sony checks all of that off. I don’t care that the SD card 1 & 2 are out of order. Don’t care that the body is not sexy enough. Don’t care that the Grip may not be deep enough.
Sony does the job. Period.
Maybe insignificant to you, but not to all users. Ergonomics and menus are huge for me and they have come up short on both of those for sometime.
That's a lot of the qualms they have though. I like my Sony cameras but they just 'do the job'. Some reviewers think it should be more aesthetically and/or ergonomically pleasing (don't care about the first, do care about the second). I think they should be more intelligent and integrate within our software ecosystems. Things like the menus, the companion app, the lack of security, no built in gps matter more to me. Also, why is there a 30s limit to the shutter before bulb? I think Sony is a hardware first company that needs to be dragged, kicking and screaming into the next decade. There are many, MANY things they could fix via firmware alone, but they insistently refuse to.
@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS I completely understand. I hated the Sony menu, but I got used to it. I understand not everything is gonna be easy and sometimes you’ll have to adjust. I have no problems with that.
i swear i thought the Sun gave out same light output everywhere on Earth or is Texas different?
New APSC with less rolling shutter and 10 bit video is what I want
Because of the boring aps-c lineup I sold my a6500 and all lenses, now using Fuji xs-10 and it is so much better. Ergonomics is a huge leap, menu system way better and easier to navigate. Love the film profiles and basically everything. Flip screen, popup flash. Everything I ever wanted from sony. Now happy fuji user.
Refined aspc with 36mp RYYB configuration on the sensor?
Adding my two cents (landscape, architecture photographer shooting Sony, often travelling):
- Body: A7C with their 42 megapixel sensor (to keep costs down cut corners on blazing frame rates, viewfinder, and also video)
- Body software: Add longer exposure options past 30 seconds, focus stacking, 30 second self-timer, lower native ISO (?)
- Lenses: Lightweight, high quality zoom lenses (similar to Nikon's 14-30mm and 24-200mm, can cut corners on aperture)
(Yes, I realize Nikon has all of these things, except for a really compact Z7ii; if they make one with a flippy screen I'll switch to Nikon in a heartbeat.)
I agree with you on the vintage camera look for an apsc range finder style like a zorki 4k range finder film rangefinder in digital.Sony have come on leaps and bounds since the a7r my first Sony which I had some problems with so I migrated to panny for a while but am now back with Sony with the A7r3 which I love. But I am in the market for an apsc body aswell so something stylish and retro looking would be cool possibly with a 30 mp sensor.
No mention about menu system or the touch screen? Did I miss something?
The back lcd screens needs to be higher quality on all the cameras. Especially the A1 which is a $6500 dollar camera with a lower resolution screen then some 2500 dollar cameras. And Sony should have a screen that also pulls out in portrait orientation. And lit buttons so you can see them at night like the Nikon Z9. And a top lcd. I miss that. And yes better looking cameras. Even just silver and black would be a big improvement. People want sexy cameras just like they want sexy cars. Give us something to drool over.
How about Bluetooth sound output for monitoring sound via Bluetooth headphones?
A rx1R3 is the top of my wishlist
My biggest wish is that the cameras and cell phone teams should work together. When I'm holding a $10,000 camera and lens I should never need to switch to a cell phone to take a picture. I should just have the same smarts. Cell phones have wonderful software to make up for limited lenses. Cameras tend to have software with old design choices barely up to the task of using awesome lenses.
Big mistake to change body colour from black…reflections can happen and everything should be about the camera image rather than body style. Overall an enjoyable discussion. Thanks guys.
Never considered this.
??? So many Silver cameras from the film era. Even the Leica m3 was mostly silver
The audio has a lot more noise than usual, is it cause by the new wireless mics you are using?
I have 2 things they could off the bat improve on. One is physical other could be firmware.
Firmware- focus bracketing- something similar to canon where you activate it and set your settings then you could view in live view hit shutter and it would shoot and then just sit live until your next composition is ready. Trigger the shutter and it automatically shoots the bracket again. This would be a really awesome addition for any macro and landscape photographer!
Physical- a camera with a flippy screen that’s bi directional like fujis and not a full flip out screen.
These two improvements would make a lot of sense. But I understand it’s probably not video centric so not too useful for the hybrid peeps.
I’d be interested to hear thoughts about this...👍
My most important feature request is related to image quality (which is the first feature of a camera): real auto-exposure to the right, based on raw data (not jpeg like histogram! To not clip any of the 3 channels) => this is not a geeky gimmick, because we buy stops at a high price, but we cannot fully use those…
I wish sony would support cf express type B cards. I shouldn't have to pick between medium speed cards with low capacity and slow large capacity cards.
It would be nice to see Sony stop limiting exposure to 30 seconds only.
I wish there wasn't a performance difference between a single memory card and a dual memory card (backup mode) in terms of write times. Data can be written to both cards at the same time if they use dual memory card controller.
Ive been waiting for an a7000 for a long long time. APSC + bigger body + Z battery + better Stabilization.
I owned a Sony A7iii for a year. Sold the whole system as it did not fit my hands nearly as well as Nikon. And the controls plus menu system was very confusing. But the camera was very reliable and the lens situation with the Sony was great. I loved the 55mm f1.8 and the 24-105 f4. And all my Minolta AF lenses worked well. I do like the Sony compacts and super zooms quite a lot, but their full frame handling is still a big issue for me.
Tamron 35-150 "only available in the E-mount" hmmm been waiting for mine ever since it came out and still no delivery date able to be quoted..... ordered November last year I think, maybe earlier definitely not later than that