Here I am in 2022, and this video is making me feel sooooooo good about my A7, purchased in 2019. Even better, all of my many Canon FD and Nikkor AIS lenses are beautiful on the A7, for which I am very grateful, both creatively and financially.
Thank you for your comment. I do certainly know how to pronounce Nikon properly due to my Japanese heritage. That being said, we are a Canadian show and I choose to pronounce it the way I always have here in Canada. I would never expect Japanese people to pronounce English words as I do, and would never feel disrespected by their accents. Nor do I feel that our Japanese viewers are offended by my choice either. Still... thank you so much for your insightful comment. Chris @ The Camera Store TV
It wasn't obvious then but this Sony full frame e-mount cameras started in 2013 the beginning of the end for the dSLR technology. The Sony a7 lasted for six years. The Sony a7 was introduced in late 2013 and discontinued by Sony in late 2019. Very impressive and quite unique for a Sony digital Camera. The initial price of Sony a7 camera body was 1700€ in 2013. After two years in 2015 it dropped around 1000€ and became the first full frame digital camera that broke the limit of 1000€. That has boosted the popularity of the Sony a7. During 2018-2019 it could be found during the Black Fridays at around 750€. Very impressive for a full frame digital camera at a price of a digital APS-C camera. The Sony a7R discontinued some years before the Sony a7. Keep in mind that both the a7 and a7R were introduced in 2013 with the Sony Zeiss FE 35mm f/2.8 T* ZA lens which is still in 2020 the smallest and lightest Sony full frame e-mount lens ever produced. Sony with this lens wanted to emphasize the small and light full frame camera body. The Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS kit lens was introduced a little later. Also the Sony Zeiss FE 35mm f/2.8 T* ZA lens is one of the few and maybe the only Sony e-mount lens that is made in Japan instead of Thailand or China.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed the video. This particular beautiful location was west Bragg Creek. A small hamlet just west of Calgary. Chris @ The Camera Store TV
The first curtain shutter improves responsiveness, but does nothing to dampen the noise. The native ISO of these cameras is 200, you have the option of going lower but you sacrifice dynamic range in the shadows. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
I'm loving my A7 and A5100 and think that making a trip up to Alberta is in my future. My partner and love shooting scenery and I think she'll find it as beautiful as I do
Actually we did use external microphones in the form of our favorite Sony lavalier UWP 130s. They give a warm rich tone and have excellent range. The other significant point to note is that we ran them through the A7s built in mic port and used the built in pre-amp to control levels. Its excellent sound capability surprised us. Chris @ The Camera Store TV
'Peaking' adds a coloured outline to the sharp subjects in a frame, making focus much easier without having to magnify the image. 'Zebra' puts wavy lines over any overexposed area while you are capturing stills and video, so you can see that highlights are clipping before you record stills or video. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
very nice review chaps. Jordan, when you saw the image from both did you notice the video from the A7r having any more issues than the A7 as it doesnt have an OLPF?
Some small adjustments were made to exposure and colour, but no serious grading. All video was AVCHD, recorded internally. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
I wasn't able to test the A7R for video too much, we only had the cameras for a few hours. There was some moire on the A7R footage, but I was unable to do a side by side comparison to see if it was worse than the A7. I'll have some more time with these cameras next week, I'll keep you posted Philip! -Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Tough to say, since we still can't process RAW files. Based on JPEGs, the A7R files are the best I've seen from any sub-medium format camera. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
The video quality is OK, but it's pretty soft. Dynamic range is in line with most DSLRs. I did see some moire though, I'm hoping this is due to the pre-production nature of the camera. I didn't have time to try the uncompressed video, that'll be my November project. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
As shown in the video, AF works with the Metabones Active adaptor, but it is very slow. Not as a slow as an EOS M with the original firmware, but still pretty slow. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Thank you for the useful hands-on review. As always, Chris does an excellent job explaining the features without getting too technical and boring. The end-user experience, with comparisons to the competition, are things that are exceedingly useful to me when I watch these video reviews.
It's tough to say, as the A7 was using early firmware. I certainly prefer the controls, size and interface of the A7, but I'd still give the edge in image quality to the Canon. Again, I'll wait until I get a production A7 before making final judgements. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
I'm not crazy about the footage, even shooting a flat profile, I found the skin tones oversaturated. The image isn't terribly sharp, and I did have some moire issues. The good news is that these are all processing issues, so they may be resolved when production cameras arrive. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Hi Claire. Firstly you made Jordan's day! When it comes to the autofocus on the A7 and A7R i don't think you'll find it to be a huge improvement. Certainly the accuracy was excellent especially on the A7 but i did feel the speed of focus to be reminiscent of the NEX 6 camera. I liked it but it didn't blow me away. Chris @ The Camera Store TV
I'm not sure about the first curtain shutter, but it feel every bit as responsive as the NEX-7. Since I shot most stills with adapted lenses and manual focus, the camera felt completely responsive. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
This was shot with the flattest profile possible, with sharpness, contrast and saturation as low as possible. Unfortunately, the image was still very saturated, I hope this is addressed in the production cameras. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Although the Sigma DP Merrill series are excellent picture takers in their own way, because of their lack of versatility, and high iso performance, I would give the edge to the Sony A7 and A7r. The full frame sensors will give you better image quality in almost all areas and the cameras are far more user friendly in most situations. Chris @ The Camera Store TV
hey awesome video , but there is one question left, in a video they showed the customizable buttons and dials, the exposure compensation dial wasn't mentioned, so my question what is the purpose of comp dial if you liken me just shooting full manual
At 5:45 it is said that the native ISO of Sony a7R is 200. That is wrong I checked on the official Sony site, the B&H website and dpreview website and the native ISO is 100 like that of Sony a7. The extended ISO is 50.
I don't know about the video quality on these. I mean, yes, it's not bad. But as soon as this video started I immediately noticed a difference, and then around the 2:00 minute mark is when you mentioned what he was filming with. I'm not sure if I like how the skin tones, for an example, are handled. However, as you said, it's nice to see a full frame interchangeable lens camera like this. Hopefully more to come. (Oh, and personally, I wasn't liking the bokeh on that lens, but I digress lol)
I hope so. I really don't find the bulkiness necessary in this day and age where cell phones can pack in so many features. I'm not used to this shape and size for cameras, but I'll gladly put up with it to save some room and have a small, light, full-frame camera.
Good job on the video. Does it have built in timelapse? Be nice to have continues photo mode when stepping away for timelapse. How is the video mode in low light and night?
Hi, I'd like to hear more about the audio set-up; I'm assuming you had a wireless system attached to the camera? What was the XLR pack you mentioned, and how does that improve the sound quality? Thanks!
Awesome review guys! Chris you give the BEST reviews hands down on youtube. I love the no gimmicks just exactly what we want to know way you guys go about it. Appreciate ya!
Hey Jordan @TheCameraStoreTV, looking to upgrade to the A7r from a current NEX-7 like a couple other guys commenting here. In your brief time with the camera, did you have a chance to get a "feel" for the shutter lag of this camera? With the electronic first curtain of the NEX-7, response was near-instantaneous, great for action photography. I feel a little reserved for the the A7r since it's a complete focal plane shutter without an electronic first curtain? A shame about the noise, too.
Interesting that two complaints have already been fixed in newer cameras: silent shutter is available in the A7s, inbodystabilisation is available in A7-II.
Both cameras seem great, but since there's no Image Stabilization built into either camera, it would be wise to use a lens with a stabilization feature. Otherwise, with a fixed prime lens, a tripod would be useful.
Hey sir, since the A99 has an older and lower-res sensor than the A7R (same 24.3 mp as the A7), the only reason would be a) you have really big hands and the A7R form/controls aren't comfortable to you, or b) you still have a lot of A-mount lenses and you don't want to use an adaptor. Because the interface on the A7/R actually take a lot of cues from the A99, the UI should feel pretty familiar to you with the new models.
Hey CameraStore, long time watcher, first time commenter. I was just wondering if the A7/r has the option to shoot video in a cropped 1.5x mode like the Nikon full frame cameras. I'm pretty much ready to jump Nikon ship if it matches all of the feature's I've become attached to..
Great review Chris! I really like the part in which you were using the Metabones adapter! Can a Canon 135mm f2.0L which I own be effectively used as a 135mm full frame lens then? Even giving me a 1.4 aperture?? Or is the metabones only useable for APS-C sensor size and will it be a 135mm x 1.6 = 216mm?? Thanks for your answer!
Great Vid and many thanks for this field test! I think I go for the A7r! Special the part with the Metabones-Adapters is great! This Sony will be great with my Leica and Canon Lenses! But I have one additional question what kind of shoulder bag you are carrying? I´m looking for a more wheater sealing bag than my ThinkTank Retrospective 10. Greetings and thanks from Germany
Does the A7 or A7r have steady shot? I know you said it didn't have in body stabilization but, I just want to make sure if I understood you right. What got me paying attention to Sony camera was when I played with the a99's steadyshot. I was really blown away by it ever since!
Great stuff. Can't wait for your actual review once it is released. I hope the shutter sound will not be as intrusive as it is in the preview but kudos to Sony for satiating our appetite for small-form, Full Frame digital ILCs.
Jordan any chance you could link to a short sample of the footage out of camera? While I'm not crazy about the aesthetics I really like the features/size of the A7(r) but having passable video is at least as important professionally to me. Hard to judge quality on UA-cam.
Hi Bill, I'm not a photography expert, but I'm on the team building the new Sony web site and worked on the pages for the cameras in question so I'll pass along what I know. First, if you want to compare details specs, Google "Sony digital imaging global site"--that's the best place until the new site launches. You're right though about the A7 being more full-featured; the RX1 is a specialist model with no tiltable LCD or headphone jack, so the A7 is more versatile.
Compliments guys as usual y video are very informative and professional.. I growed up as photographer with y .. now im a photography student looking foward to became pro : its all about my huge passion and also for y videos wich helped me with my first steps .. i just want to thank y .. keep going .. Simone from Florence Italy
Do you miss any of the extra buttons on something like a Nikon d800 or Mark III. I have to say though that the flip out screen is a plus. I am now considering this camera over the D600! If this is really as good as it sounds I would want one!
Thank you. Digging through some other specs, it seems the A7 actually does have the electronic first curtain. Would make an interesting video to compare both cameras' shutter noise and shutter lag, with the A7's electronic curtain activated and the A7r's mechanical-only used.
good choice, If you want more freedom in post you can take a look at the Blackmagic pocket. It does take M4/3 glass and can in the right hands produce stunning results.
You always want your shutter speed to be double the framerate, i assume they used 1/60th of a second and 30 fps according to 14:23 in the video. They also use a variable ND filter in order to get those slow shutterspeeds in daylight.
Is the native iso 200 because it's a preproduction model? I'm reading and seeing specs elsewhere that show it at 100 with the ability to stop down to 50. Thanks in advance and thanks for another great video.
Man I can barely wait to get my hands on these buggers (to actually go shoot with... I did get a hands on at a press briefing a couple weeks back)... We all wondered who'd be the first to make a camera like this, and bam, Sony! so now everyone else now has to play catch-up, it's going to make things very exciting in the camera world :)
Hey Jordan...I know you're hounded with questions...but if you had to choose between the A7 and Mark III for video, which would you pick? I was just about ready to purchase a Mark III for my full-frame video needs when this guy showed. My worries are the codec/compression thought.
The audio seems to be clipping when you two are talking. Might just be the mics? I like the video but I miss the Sony FS700 LOL you can tell its in a different league of its own. Jordon maybe do a video about this camera with the GH3 about what camera is better for video. I know the GH3 has the MOV very high codec but the Sony A7R is really nice being full frame.
Canon shooters have been waiting a long time for a high resolution full frame body like the D800E. This gives them an option to use their existing lenses. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
The A7 is a much better stills camera in pretty much all regards. The GH3 does shoot nicer video, however. If stills is 70% of what you do, I'd go with the A7 or A7R. Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Sounds like a dream camera to me. I've got some questions: If I remember it right, the continuos capturing mode of the Sony A99 can be increased from 6fps to 10fps if you use the crop mode. Is there something similar to the A7/A7R? How does the viewfinder behave in a dark environment? Is the brightness amplified? Can you change that manually? The viewfinder is usually brightened if you put a Sony flash gun on it, but if you use a third party flash gun like a Yongnuo, the viewfinder stays dark. Is there an option to activate a "flash mode" in order to brighten the viewfinder?
with any sony evf if you want to use a 3rd party flash that does not work 100% i.e. turn up the screen brightness in dark conditions , just turn off the live view and you get that anyway same as I do with my A99
Hey Nate! My main question is would the A7R be good for film making? The full frame sensor on a mirrorless is really enticing! I do know that the battery life would be shorter than that of the A99's, but it seems to feel like a potentially better investment.
Yea my first comment was wrong i thought he was talking about a speedbooster but he was talking about a normal adapter. A speedbooster can be used (on the a7r) and youd still get a decent MP count, an extra stop of light with the ISO performance so you can shoot at extremely low light.
Here I am in 2022, and this video is making me feel sooooooo good about my A7, purchased in 2019. Even better, all of my many Canon FD and Nikkor AIS lenses are beautiful on the A7, for which I am very grateful, both creatively and financially.
Thank you for your comment. I do certainly know how to pronounce Nikon properly due to my Japanese heritage. That being said, we are a Canadian show and I choose to pronounce it the way I always have here in Canada. I would never expect Japanese people to pronounce English words as I do, and would never feel disrespected by their accents. Nor do I feel that our Japanese viewers are offended by my choice either. Still... thank you so much for your insightful comment.
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
Im not Japanese, yet I'm vaguely offended because the internet demands I be
It wasn't obvious then but this Sony full frame e-mount cameras started in 2013 the beginning of the end for the dSLR technology. The Sony a7 lasted for six years. The Sony a7 was introduced in late 2013 and discontinued by Sony in late 2019. Very impressive and quite unique for a Sony digital Camera. The initial price of Sony a7 camera body was 1700€ in 2013. After two years in 2015 it dropped around 1000€ and became the first full frame digital camera that broke the limit of 1000€. That has boosted the popularity of the Sony a7. During 2018-2019 it could be found during the Black Fridays at around 750€. Very impressive for a full frame digital camera at a price of a digital APS-C camera.
The Sony a7R discontinued some years before the Sony a7.
Keep in mind that both the a7 and a7R were introduced in 2013 with the Sony Zeiss FE 35mm f/2.8 T* ZA lens which is still in 2020 the smallest and lightest Sony full frame e-mount lens ever produced. Sony with this lens wanted to emphasize the small and light full frame camera body. The Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS kit lens was introduced a little later. Also the Sony Zeiss FE 35mm f/2.8 T* ZA lens is one of the few and maybe the only Sony e-mount lens that is made in Japan instead of Thailand or China.
I bought for 350 dollars
Thank you very much for your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed the video. This particular beautiful location was west Bragg Creek. A small hamlet just west of Calgary.
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
The first curtain shutter improves responsiveness, but does nothing to dampen the noise. The native ISO of these cameras is 200, you have the option of going lower but you sacrifice dynamic range in the shadows.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
The video itself was shot using A7? Darn beautiful!
I'm loving my A7 and A5100 and think that making a trip up to Alberta is in my future. My partner and love shooting scenery and I think she'll find it as beautiful as I do
Actually we did use external microphones in the form of our favorite Sony lavalier UWP 130s. They give a warm rich tone and have excellent range. The other significant point to note is that we ran them through the A7s built in mic port and used the built in pre-amp to control levels. Its excellent sound capability surprised us.
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
'Peaking' adds a coloured outline to the sharp subjects in a frame, making focus much easier without having to magnify the image. 'Zebra' puts wavy lines over any overexposed area while you are capturing stills and video, so you can see that highlights are clipping before you record stills or video.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
This guy does the best reviews.
very nice review chaps. Jordan, when you saw the image from both did you notice the video from the A7r having any more issues than the A7 as it doesnt have an OLPF?
You guys do a very in depth and informative comparative review.... Thanks and keep up the good work.
What adaptor would I need to use my Canon lenses on the A7R? Thanks as always for great videos.
We did not use a Speedbooster, just the Active Canon to NEX VIII Adaptor. Speedboosters will indeed vignette.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Another great review guys!
Jordan, did camera have any overheating issues in video mode?
Some small adjustments were made to exposure and colour, but no serious grading. All video was AVCHD, recorded internally.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
I wasn't able to test the A7R for video too much, we only had the cameras for a few hours. There was some moire on the A7R footage, but I was unable to do a side by side comparison to see if it was worse than the A7. I'll have some more time with these cameras next week, I'll keep you posted Philip!
-Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Tough to say, since we still can't process RAW files. Based on JPEGs, the A7R files are the best I've seen from any sub-medium format camera.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
That refers to the still capture. While this camera will send out a clean signal, there is no RAW video recording.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
The video quality is OK, but it's pretty soft. Dynamic range is in line with most DSLRs. I did see some moire though, I'm hoping this is due to the pre-production nature of the camera.
I didn't have time to try the uncompressed video, that'll be my November project.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
As shown in the video, AF works with the Metabones Active adaptor, but it is very slow. Not as a slow as an EOS M with the original firmware, but still pretty slow.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Great review lads! Really easy to watch and full of info thanks heaps for taking the time to put this together :)
It is fully compatible, that's the adaptor we used in this video.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Thank you for the useful hands-on review. As always, Chris does an excellent job explaining the features without getting too technical and boring.
The end-user experience, with comparisons to the competition, are things that are exceedingly useful to me when I watch these video reviews.
It's tough to say, as the A7 was using early firmware. I certainly prefer the controls, size and interface of the A7, but I'd still give the edge in image quality to the Canon. Again, I'll wait until I get a production A7 before making final judgements.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
I'm not crazy about the footage, even shooting a flat profile, I found the skin tones oversaturated. The image isn't terribly sharp, and I did have some moire issues. The good news is that these are all processing issues, so they may be resolved when production cameras arrive.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Hi Claire. Firstly you made Jordan's day! When it comes to the autofocus on the A7 and A7R i don't think you'll find it to be a huge improvement. Certainly the accuracy was excellent especially on the A7 but i did feel the speed of focus to be reminiscent of the NEX 6 camera. I liked it but it didn't blow me away.
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
Nice video. What lens did Jordan use with his A7?
I'm not sure about the first curtain shutter, but it feel every bit as responsive as the NEX-7. Since I shot most stills with adapted lenses and manual focus, the camera felt completely responsive.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
This was shot with the flattest profile possible, with sharpness, contrast and saturation as low as possible. Unfortunately, the image was still very saturated, I hope this is addressed in the production cameras.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Correct, no crop at all using the Metabones Adaptor Version 3.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
I used a Tamron 24-70 F2.8 VC. It's one of my favourite video lenses, most of our recent stuff has been shot on it.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
You are the best camera reviewer on the web. Excellent blend of the practical and the technical.
Although the Sigma DP Merrill series are excellent picture takers in their own way, because of their lack of versatility, and high iso performance, I would give the edge to the Sony A7 and A7r. The full frame sensors will give you better image quality in almost all areas and the cameras are far more user friendly in most situations.
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
Great looking video quality! How did the camera do in video mode? Did it overheat at all?
hey awesome video , but there is one question left, in a video they showed the customizable buttons and dials, the exposure compensation dial wasn't mentioned, so my question what is the purpose of comp dial if you liken me just shooting full manual
Without a doubt, he does the best reviews on UA-cam. Completely unbiased, honest, and not boring!
At 5:45 it is said that the native ISO of Sony a7R is 200. That is wrong I checked on the official Sony site, the B&H website and dpreview website and the native ISO is 100 like that of Sony a7. The extended ISO is 50.
I could certainly see us using the Sony A7 and 7R in future head to heads vs other cameras on the market.
Chris @ The Camera Store TV
I don't know about the video quality on these. I mean, yes, it's not bad. But as soon as this video started I immediately noticed a difference, and then around the 2:00 minute mark is when you mentioned what he was filming with. I'm not sure if I like how the skin tones, for an example, are handled. However, as you said, it's nice to see a full frame interchangeable lens camera like this. Hopefully more to come. (Oh, and personally, I wasn't liking the bokeh on that lens, but I digress lol)
As usual, very fast review coming out just after the announcement, I like all of your reviews, keep up good work!
Video looks really good. Hows the workflow for using it in a NLE? Do the Sony video files drop right into Premiere without hassle?
I hope so. I really don't find the bulkiness necessary in this day and age where cell phones can pack in so many features. I'm not used to this shape and size for cameras, but I'll gladly put up with it to save some room and have a small, light, full-frame camera.
Good job on the video. Does it have built in timelapse? Be nice to have continues photo mode when stepping away for timelapse. How is the video mode in low light and night?
Hi, I'd like to hear more about the audio set-up; I'm assuming you had a wireless system attached to the camera? What was the XLR pack you mentioned, and how does that improve the sound quality? Thanks!
Great job fella's...straight onto it just after the camera's announcement! You are the leaders in You tube camera reviews, keep up the good work!
Awesome camera! What do you guys shoot your videos on?
Awesome review guys! Chris you give the BEST reviews hands down on youtube. I love the no gimmicks just exactly what we want to know way you guys go about it. Appreciate ya!
Hey Jordan @TheCameraStoreTV, looking to upgrade to the A7r from a current NEX-7 like a couple other guys commenting here. In your brief time with the camera, did you have a chance to get a "feel" for the shutter lag of this camera? With the electronic first curtain of the NEX-7, response was near-instantaneous, great for action photography. I feel a little reserved for the the A7r since it's a complete focal plane shutter without an electronic first curtain? A shame about the noise, too.
Interesting that two complaints have already been fixed in newer cameras: silent shutter is available in the A7s, inbodystabilisation is available in A7-II.
Both cameras seem great, but since there's no Image Stabilization built into either camera, it would be wise to use a lens with a stabilization feature. Otherwise, with a fixed prime lens, a tripod would be useful.
Hey sir, since the A99 has an older and lower-res sensor than the A7R (same 24.3 mp as the A7), the only reason would be a) you have really big hands and the A7R form/controls aren't comfortable to you, or b) you still have a lot of A-mount lenses and you don't want to use an adaptor. Because the interface on the A7/R actually take a lot of cues from the A99, the UI should feel pretty familiar to you with the new models.
This was all shot with the Tamron 24-70 F2.8 VC on a Metabones Ef to NEX adaptor.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Great reviews, guys! Thanks so much. This has been very helpful as I am deciding which full-frame camera to buy.
I sure appreciate your videos. You always cover everything that I want to know about the products.
Hey CameraStore, long time watcher, first time commenter. I was just wondering if the A7/r has the option to shoot video in a cropped 1.5x mode like the Nikon full frame cameras. I'm pretty much ready to jump Nikon ship if it matches all of the feature's I've become attached to..
That is the metabones speed booster. They were using the other metabones adapter which translates the lenses chip to the camera and back.
The video was shot at 30P at 1/60th of a second. This is the usual setting for TCSTV shoots.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
It is impressive, because we did.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Great review Chris! I really like the part in which you were using the Metabones adapter! Can a Canon 135mm f2.0L which I own be effectively used as a 135mm full frame lens then? Even giving me a 1.4 aperture?? Or is the metabones only useable for APS-C sensor size and will it be a 135mm x 1.6 = 216mm?? Thanks for your answer!
The video quality looks very good, what lens was using with?
Great Vid and many thanks for this field test! I think I go for the A7r! Special the part with the Metabones-Adapters is great! This Sony will be great with my Leica and Canon Lenses!
But I have one additional question what kind of shoulder bag you are carrying? I´m looking for a more wheater sealing bag than my ThinkTank Retrospective 10.
Greetings and thanks from Germany
Does the A7 or A7r have steady shot? I know you said it didn't have in body stabilization but, I just want to make sure if I understood you right. What got me paying attention to Sony camera was when I played with the a99's steadyshot. I was really blown away by it ever since!
Great stuff. Can't wait for your actual review once it is released. I hope the shutter sound will not be as intrusive as it is in the preview but kudos to Sony for satiating our appetite for small-form, Full Frame digital ILCs.
You can have focus peaking in regular view, just like the NEX line.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
glad i stayed up late and caught this review! does the rx-1 seem obsolete now? and when is the head-to-head with the leica m coming? ;)
Jordan any chance you could link to a short sample of the footage out of camera? While I'm not crazy about the aesthetics I really like the features/size of the A7(r) but having passable video is at least as important professionally to me. Hard to judge quality on UA-cam.
This is the best review yet by the best camera review team on the net
Hi Bill, I'm not a photography expert, but I'm on the team building the new Sony web site and worked on the pages for the cameras in question so I'll pass along what I know. First, if you want to compare details specs, Google "Sony digital imaging global site"--that's the best place until the new site launches. You're right though about the A7 being more full-featured; the RX1 is a specialist model with no tiltable LCD or headphone jack, so the A7 is more versatile.
Compliments guys as usual y video are very informative and professional.. I growed up as photographer with y .. now im a photography student looking foward to became pro : its all about my huge passion and also for y videos wich helped me with my first steps .. i just want to thank y .. keep going .. Simone from Florence Italy
Not the EA1, but your Nikon adaptor will work just fine.
Jordan @ The Camera Store TV
Fantastic review as always.
Do you miss any of the extra buttons on something like a Nikon d800 or Mark III. I have to say though that the flip out screen is a plus. I am now considering this camera over the D600! If this is really as good as it sounds I would want one!
Thank you. Digging through some other specs, it seems the A7 actually does have the electronic first curtain. Would make an interesting video to compare both cameras' shutter noise and shutter lag, with the A7's electronic curtain activated and the A7r's mechanical-only used.
good choice,
If you want more freedom in post you can take a look at the Blackmagic pocket. It does take M4/3 glass and can in the right hands produce stunning results.
You always want your shutter speed to be double the framerate,
i assume they used 1/60th of a second and 30 fps according to 14:23 in the video. They also use a variable ND filter in order to get those slow shutterspeeds in daylight.
You guys always have amazingly well rounded and unbiased reviews, thank you!
Is the native iso 200 because it's a preproduction model? I'm reading and seeing specs elsewhere that show it at 100 with the ability to stop down to 50. Thanks in advance and thanks for another great video.
Man I can barely wait to get my hands on these buggers (to actually go shoot with... I did get a hands on at a press briefing a couple weeks back)... We all wondered who'd be the first to make a camera like this, and bam, Sony! so now everyone else now has to play catch-up, it's going to make things very exciting in the camera world :)
Hey Jordan...I know you're hounded with questions...but if you had to choose between the A7 and Mark III for video, which would you pick? I was just about ready to purchase a Mark III for my full-frame video needs when this guy showed. My worries are the codec/compression thought.
The shutter sounds like my old Bronica.
I just asked the same question... This time around I will wait and see if there are any complaints, no way I'm rushing and buy straight away!
I understand that these are pre-production models. Will you do an update when the real ones are released?
Great review guys. Kudos for getting it up the second its launched. Excellent!
The audio seems to be clipping when you two are talking. Might just be the mics? I like the video but I miss the Sony FS700 LOL you can tell its in a different league of its own.
Jordon maybe do a video about this camera with the GH3 about what camera is better for video. I know the GH3 has the MOV very high codec but the Sony A7R is really nice being full frame.
Canon shooters have been waiting a long time for a high resolution full frame body like the D800E. This gives them an option to use their existing lenses.
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That file was straight of camera, shot at F5.6.
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The A7 is a much better stills camera in pretty much all regards. The GH3 does shoot nicer video, however. If stills is 70% of what you do, I'd go with the A7 or A7R.
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Sounds like a dream camera to me. I've got some questions:
If I remember it right, the continuos capturing mode of the Sony A99 can be increased from 6fps to 10fps if you use the crop mode. Is there something similar to the A7/A7R?
How does the viewfinder behave in a dark environment? Is the brightness amplified? Can you change that manually?
The viewfinder is usually brightened if you put a Sony flash gun on it, but if you use a third party flash gun like a Yongnuo, the viewfinder stays dark. Is there an option to activate a "flash mode" in order to brighten the viewfinder?
with any sony evf if you want to use a 3rd party flash that does not work 100% i.e. turn up the screen brightness in dark conditions , just turn off the live view and you get that anyway same as I do with my A99
I know this isa bout the A7 (which I'm super keen for). What was the video done on? I love the focus and composition - absolutely gorgeous!!!
haha nevermind, saw the answer a few minutes in. Thanks :)
Nice! So this should have better low light performance than their SLT cameras... since there's no light loss from the translucent mirror...?
you guys make the best reviews on youtube. thank you.
Hey Nate! My main question is would the A7R be good for film making? The full frame sensor on a mirrorless is really enticing! I do know that the battery life would be shorter than that of the A99's, but it seems to feel like a potentially better investment.
Thanks for such an early review. I had just tons of rumours, but you guys brought out nice review.
Omg he aged so well, still cutie then and until now
Only issue is, why didn't you film the video review from the production room after you had a chance to review the video?
It only took them 3 years, but just about everything listed as a concern has been addressed. Silent shutter, ibis for instance.
Yea my first comment was wrong i thought he was talking about a speedbooster but he was talking about a normal adapter. A speedbooster can be used (on the a7r) and youd still get a decent MP count, an extra stop of light with the ISO performance so you can shoot at extremely low light.
isn't the 28mm biogon manual focus only. That means it will not autofocus on any camera. focus peaking does help out when manual focussing though
Thank you for this review. What about picture profiles in video mode? Is it possible to reduce contrast and sharpness?