Been good! This non flippy screen on my a7iii is driving me insane! Having to run that ninja v makes me crazy every time I have to use that micro hdmi lol! That being said I haven’t found the nerve to start a channel so I guess it isn’t that big of a deal hahaha! Thanks so much for the content!
As someone looking up upgrade to FF from my a6500, I really wanted to like this camera, but alas. Going to wait for the a7iv and either invest in it or a (by then discounted) a7iii. Hope we see the a7iv soon!
@@alirakhaMusic I am in the same boat as Mimi frank, Sony is known to fill niches. The A7C is one year too late, would've paid USD1800 @2019 Christmas. Literally, oneone I know is buying new bodies just to get marginal upgrades over something that is already comparable and cheaper *cough A7III. This camera does get some people excited, however those same people(me) will not spend money, in the current climate.
It might take a while. There's no merit for Sony to release the A7iv right now. Covid, postponing of olympics, and most importantly. Nothing else competes with Sony in where it's positioned now. A hybrid shooting camera that's reliable. The jack of all trades, master of none group. The R6 overheats, the Z6ii is close but nowhere near threatening, S5 is packed featurewise, but requires experience manual focus users. If Sony behaves like they did for the A7Siii, they will wait for Canon or Nikon to drop the next flagship (that doesn't suck) before coming out with a counter.
@Paul Jones You sure dont know some rich people. I have a few family members that would buy it just because they can. and maybe they will use it for a month and then store them somewhere. for example... I got a cousin that buys the same vehicle after 2 years even when its the same design. and here i am. in a restaurant in his birthday party. they even hired a Hybrid photographer to film his birthday cake.
@Paul Jones lol u guys dont really think that this is the only way for sony to sell those sensors in stock they probably have so many..... These is just a hint that the a4 released is probably close
Advice: Motivation is not the answer Vong. If you want the motivation before you start, you will never start! Motivation only comes when you starts to gain the benefits on what you are doing, maybe getting money, passing an exam etc etc. Instead, try to sort your priorities one by one and do it by chunk (maybe right it in a piece of paper). Hope you get back to your standard routine and I hope you are no longer burnout! Greetings from Malaysia
Just got my A6400 last Tuesday from Sony Store. Originally I opt for A6100 with FE 1.8 35mm lens but after I was told that with the price cut of A6400 plus the price cut of me buying another lens, it became cheaper than what I initially opt for. Amazingg
I think you’ve been the most positive person about this camera. Everybody else has talked about it being a year or two too late, especially with it’s feature set. A lot of people have also pointed out how it really isn’t that compact and that much smaller than the a7iii. Seems like an interesting path to go down for the company, especially if they’re guiding it toward the vlogging market, and how much Sony has been directing its cameras to video creators more than stills shooters this year.
I love the rangefinder form factor & I hate the bump on top of the A7iii... but I hate the A7C so much more. This camera is a misstep. •An A7iii with one less card slot for just $200 less. •An A6600-sized body with a FF sensor & a dedicated compensation dial but with 3 LESS CUSTOM BUTTONS... for $300 more. It even has 2 less custom buttons than a A6400/A6300/A6100/A6000... let that sink in. They didn't even sweeten the deal by providing already available SOFTWARE in the form of Electronic Stabilization & the New Menu. What gives? I'm not giving it points for a flip screen it should have had 2 years prior & 2 APSC bodies already have. The only reason for this to exist with its set of features & pricepoint is to justify keeping the obviously better A7iii at $2000 so they can jack-up the A7IV into $2199-2499 territory & making this (A7C) accessible to those who are APSC users due to budget reasons, knowing that they will accumulate FF lenses over time anyway. A FF Sensor in an APSC Body with a ZV-1 level customizability & ease of use. This is a stupid camera... but it is a marketing intelligence flex by our reptilian overlords. GG.
@@JapanLovers Jared's a bit of a jerk, but to be fair his review is more objective and closer to the mark. He actually put an A7iii side by side with this thing and pointed out the elephant in the room - that disregarding the prism, it isn't actually all that much smaller. Plus, the notion that vloggers somehow NEED a FF camera (with all the implications that has for size and expense once you start buying glass) is just ridiculous.
Goldstraw Media I actually like his critiques but the problem is (apart from the yelling) he’s only interested in photography and he seems incapable of considering the needs / wants of videographers
I'm still rocking an A6000, my first and only camera, and this is very tempting. As a solo creator, that flip-out screen is really valuable for what I do and I've always loved the photos/videos from the A7iii. I was really hoping for more custom buttons and a joystick though. The biggest pain point for me will be having to start a brand new lens collection. Glad you got to spend some time playing with this! Thanks for sharing. Cheers
Same here with the Sony a6000, what a camera with appropriate lens. This camera don't seem to really hit the mark for me and rather see it against the a6600 with really good glass
I like the rangefinder look but hate how they dumbed this down. I'll wait for the a7 IV. ... or if they increased the dimensions of this, they can add all the a7s features including a larger viewfinder.
I'm considering getting this camera in November. Currently only using my Samsung S10+ phone. The cost is the biggest obstacle for most people. Sony NZ will sell the a7c kit version for NZ$4,299. The a6600 kit version is NZ$2,998. But the a7c has advantages. (1) 4K 30fps Full Frame No Crop video (2) USB C (3) Flip OUT screen (4) Improved auto focus (5) digital mic hot shoe (6) IBIS not the best but better than nothing (7) Z Battery (8) Can record with no break for a solid 2 hours. Used to own a Sony FDR-AX700 but stability was crap with 4k video recording. Owned a Sony CX-405 but sold that couple of years ago too. Will see if I can take out a loan to cover the cost of this, from my bank ANZ.
Love the camera, and the price is fine. It's the price of switching to full frame lenses that keeps me away. Buying full-frame equivalents to all my APS-C lenses would cost a fortune, even if I sold my used ones to do so.
Sony A6400 + 18-55 f2.8 similar price, more range, better quality, wider aperture compensates the smaller sensor. A73 with thumbstick and 2 men card slots is more appealing.
Re: 8:00, I probably have less info than you do about Sony's internal structure, but I think you're right up to a point. I wouldn't be surprised if the same teams (or shared members) worked on both cameras... I also think that they were completed around the same time (or maybe the a7c was completed first), but they probably decided to release the a7s3 at the time they did because they wanted to try to slow down or squash any potential momentum they were speculating the Canon r5 might've gotten. I'm guessing the a7c reached an economic point-of-no-return to put it back in the workshop and improve it. Like if mass production was already well on its way or contracts were too expensive to alter to upgrade the a7c before it was released. Anyway, glad to see you back! I hope you're able to improve on your work/life balance. I myself am also on a work break and I'm on my fifth month myself.
Glad to see that you are doing well! This A7C seems really interesting. Agree with you that this camera should be targeted at the people who are currently using crop sensor looking for an upgrade. Other than minor specs, I'm looking forward to real world usage experience!
I think its a flop, i would rather buy a second sony A7III. 4k 60fps and 10bit is a must have since 2018 dear sony! The price is way to high for what it is, it should rather be in the 1000-1200 range and the apsc cams should be really in a amateur price range. Now see what the sony A7IV for us hybrid shooters can offer. Glad to have you back jason! Health first youtube second my friend
It's definitely a bit of an odd release calendar for Sony. I definitely like the camera and if I didn't already have the A7iii I would have probably gotten this. The form factor and picture quality from it is seriously appealing even with my current setup
I think if you own a a73, keep it and move on with your life, and buy the a7s3 as soon as you can. If you are going for the a7s3 as your first then the a7C is a nice B cam, especially since its lighter and smaller, so you can keep it in the bag without issues.
Welcome back! You’re personality is great. Missed the funny Jason. I think this new camera could be a good #2 camera for like a backup or extra camera when doing something like a wedding if you wanted to match it with the current a7iii. Would also be ideal to travel with as well.
Welcome back! The lack of 4K 60 is a real showstopper for me. Shooting with a6500 since summer 2017 and will be saving my money for at least 4K 60 functionality
Welcome back! As much as I like the smaller form factor of a7C and the flip out screen, I am so used to using the joystick and custom buttons on my a7III/RIV. So I will probably pass. A7SIII however, is a goal!
I think that all of the Sony A7/A9 series cameras are compact enough, I like the stiling of the Sony A7c very much with the EVF out to the very side of the camera, I hope that all future A7/A9 Sony cameras will have this design, but with larger EVF in higher resolution.
I have an A6400, an A6600 and an A7iii... I like carrying two cameras on my travels which is why I enjoy having two APSC size camera bodies. However in the interest of culling down my gear - I might just sell the A6400 and A7iii and replace both cameras with the A7C.
Good video. I just took out a Loan from ANZ, my bank. I'm now just waiting for the Black Friday Sales November 27 to purchase the Sony a7c body. Noticed the kit lens has a variable aperture and no stabilization so will get instead something like the 24-105 G series lens. Will def get a backup z battery. Mainly will use for 4k videos, and also some photos. It seems everyone from my generation loves this camera. It's like an upgraded a6600.
I must say I am new to the Sony ecosystem and been in and out of photography, this is my go to channel now! I found your videos user friendly for the not expert crowd and this is the main reason that attracts me to the channel. I recently bought a6400 and went through a lot of UA-cam videos. I found other channels either too long, too boring, or too technical. I really appreciate your human touch and humor. I have been watching all your videos and look forward to more!
Glad to hear your getting there personally. Take your time bro. 💯 Yeah, the lack 4k 60fps is a definite want that has been a miss in this camera but I also think they’ll reserve that for the Sony A74 too. I personally love APS-C and it’s not what I want to switch from. So the a6600 already hits the mark for me and I love it. Now about those APS-C lenses Sony.
I hope you and Vivian are healing well. Don’t expect to be back to 100%, %80 is fine over 3 months... the remaining 20% will take time I have depression btw. I am surviving so far.
I'm so happy your back! I have been missing your videos and your usual cheeriness! I always love your reviews, advice, and recommendations! By the way, your A7C video is the best one I've watched.
Jason, I have been watching your videos for a few years, and I enjoy what you do, and I hope that in this tricky covid time, you can find whatever sort of emotional stability and personal social habits you need. I think you can do it because you are a person that is able to focus yourself when required. I also think that like me, you are self-aware enough that if you are hyper-focusing and making yourself anxious, you can think your way out of that even when it isn't automatic or easy. You have the wisdom to see the big picture. About the 7c, I dreamed of a full frame range finder styled form factor for ten years, and Leica gave us that with the M8 before that, but it was too expensive. At this point, with a collection of Sony E aps-c lenses, I am less tempted to buy Sony's finally smaller full frame camera. Over the years, I have learned why the digital sensors need more rectilinear light paths that make the lenses larger, but for an aps-c sensor, the size for a super quality lens with the now available aspheric and ed lens elements will always be smaller. The point is that Sony can try to satisfy all of us that have dreamed to have a full frame camera in a small form factor, but not by charging $1800 (which will come down), but more the problem is that the super quality lenses are too expensive. Sony is not going to make a great portrait lens for full frame that is anywhere near the size and quality of the Sigma 56 1.4, which is essentially tiny and perfect! My point is that aps-c sony is equal to Sony full frame as long as Signma is making lenses that are fully compatible.
I am shooting full-frame Nikon with lenses 14mm to 400mm but there are times when i miss my old point and shoot for its size but cant compromise on quality of images and ability/room for cropping of the full frame. With cameras going smaller I still miss the absence of a good pancake of wide-angle kind.
I like Sony going in a more compact direction. It's just not just yet compact enough for me. Call me what you want but I want a Nex5R body size with a FF sensor and remove the EVF.
Or..... some of the features you would have wished for are coming in the A7 IV which is also going to be more expensive and hopefully get a higher MP sensor, touchscreen, flippy screen etc..
don't worry 4k 60 is coming in A7IV...price would be same as Canon R6... my complaint would be the lack of new menu and touch enabled display option like A7SIII...
No 10Bit is a deal-breaker in late 2020. Fuji XT3 Had it 3 years ago. With large lenses, the portability is compromised. Then might as well wait for the A7IV and hope it gets 10 bit and maybe a 30mp sensor. Then with larger lenses it'll hand hold better anyways and give you a joystick and dual card slots.
At first I kind of wrote the a7c off, but the more and more I make videos and want to have more creative control of my photos I am drawn to this camera, I'm really tempted to but it with the kit lens, the sony 16-35mm, sony 35mm1.8g and the sony 85mm 1.8g lenses to compliment it. I would be coming from a Panasonic G9 and GH5 with Pana-leica lenses.
Jason, you inspired me to take some much needed time off my work. I am 4 days into a 10 day break, and when I saw your video notification, you have no idea how big my smile was. I hope when I'm back at work i'm as "fresh" as you in this video :)
a7 iii with fully articulated LCD , Eye Focus , and unlimited video recording , sounds great for me . however if they have kept the old body , EVF and the size , stabilization , customized buttons and 2 cards , i would have been happier ! no body care about that it weigh 100 gram less :D and 1 cm less !
New comer here... considering A7C 😅 I'm the kind of person who wants to buy the best I can afford for longevity and was looking at the A6600, but the A7C is only $500 more expensive, so seems like the better choice
Please use this with the Crane M2 and 20 F1.8 . This will be the perfect travel camera. About the channel suggestion. You have a great personality man, and your girlfriend. This personality is perfect for youtube. I always make that peak design v2 video as a great example of your potential. It was informative but fun. And you two looked like you had fun. A gear channel with an actual personality is different and I would religiously watch, just have fun with it.
Question. I have the a7 mark 1. I am looking for a newer hybrid that helps in recording digital courses. But also some b-roll for UA-cam. Plus. Last but not least, therefore hybrid needs, does amazing photography. Again, i’m using a7 mark 1 now. Thank for your input!
As someone who owns the A7lll and shoots with longer/heavier lenses like the 70-200 gm and 200-600g more often then not, having the bigger grip and ability to take the sony battery grip matters to me . I think it should have also been closer to $1500. It it was $1500 combine that with some of the pancake primes from Samyang and would have been a slam dunk.
Wow...brings me full circle. I watched your videos when I got my A6400 at the end of 2019, (returned it for a Fuji XT30 and I couldn't be happier) and now you're back :D
So nice seeing you back! You're one of the youtubers that really helped me understand photography and get into it. But take your time to getting back into the youtube grind man. Your health and happiness are way more important than making videos. Stay safe, prioritize your mental health, we'll be here when you're back :)
Glad you’re doing better and I think having a dialogue towards the end of the video is a great idea. I’ve slowly cut back on shooting around Pasadena, since the smoke has thickened. Anyway, can’t wait to see that change. 😊
Dear Jason, Could you make an episode of A7c with the DJI RSC2. Lot of confusion with video/photo setup it seems. Would really help me make my first vlog setup purchase decision. Thanks.
so glad you are back, truly value your content. COVID really put us all through tough times, glad you shared your journey, burn out is real, you are not alone and the community support is here, we are all human first.
Good to see you back. Do what you need to do! How ever you decide to take you channel you do that so you don't burn out or stress out. Take care of yourself.
I wish they didn't strive for "compact" but rather "rangefinder" & just increased the length & width to have more space. That way they can just add all the features of the a7s III but with 20-36mp. I love the rangefinder look but I wish they made it have a leather looking trim with a vintage feel. This just feels like a dumbed down camera. They should let Fuji design the look.
In my mind there is barely no difference in size... I believe Philip Bloom said in his original review of the a7s about its rolling shutter: "I've sort of accepted it when using cameras of this size". So we don't need smaller cameras than the a7 line. They are already small enough. And if you buy a used a73 or a7R3 you get more camer for the same price with just a bit of EVF on top. Not that big of a deal for me. Cheers
You've perfectly described myself! I've been rocking an a6300 for nearly three years, ready to move on to full frame, would love an a7siii (who wouldn't) but the price tag is too much. I'm seriously considering getting this camera (in 2021!)
I wish they would’ve added a second card slot. I need the backup for the kind of work I do. Looks like I’ll be waiting for the A7iv. Maybe I’ll get it as a travel camera and slap a 35mm on there. Lol my wife’s going to kill me.
I'm back! How you guys been? :)
Been good! This non flippy screen on my a7iii is driving me insane! Having to run that ninja v makes me crazy every time I have to use that micro hdmi lol! That being said I haven’t found the nerve to start a channel so I guess it isn’t that big of a deal hahaha! Thanks so much for the content!
Aqua gratis?? Indonesian language...
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We’re okay now that you’re back 😭
Welcome back, good to see you back.
Back out of retirement 👍
Bout the only good thing about the A7c is that it brought Jason Vong back. LOL
Hope you had a good one, good to see you
Should have stayed retired. This is a shit camera. Get a7iii or wait for a7iv
@@frankyb702 this camera is for people who don't want heavy camera. That's why its called a7C its compact!
Happy to see you again.
The end monologue is what makes you special. Truth and honesty is refreshing and desirable and healing.
As someone looking up upgrade to FF from my a6500, I really wanted to like this camera, but alas. Going to wait for the a7iv and either invest in it or a (by then discounted) a7iii. Hope we see the a7iv soon!
Why would not you consider buying this one ( a7c ) ?
@@alirakhaMusic I am in the same boat as Mimi frank, Sony is known to fill niches. The A7C is one year too late, would've paid USD1800 @2019 Christmas. Literally, oneone I know is buying new bodies just to get marginal upgrades over something that is already comparable and cheaper *cough A7III. This camera does get some people excited, however those same people(me) will not spend money, in the current climate.
It might take a while. There's no merit for Sony to release the A7iv right now. Covid, postponing of olympics, and most importantly. Nothing else competes with Sony in where it's positioned now. A hybrid shooting camera that's reliable. The jack of all trades, master of none group.
The R6 overheats, the Z6ii is close but nowhere near threatening, S5 is packed featurewise, but requires experience manual focus users. If Sony behaves like they did for the A7Siii, they will wait for Canon or Nikon to drop the next flagship (that doesn't suck) before coming out with a counter.
Forget the camera... SO GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK...!!!
I think this is Sony situating the a7IV closer to the R and S series as a "professional" camera and the a7c as an entry level camera.
@Paul Jones most people buying that camera wont buy more lenses
@Paul Jones Of course this is for a very niche market. The sony RX1R. it was $2,800, so I guess that they are aiming for these people
@Paul Jones You sure dont know some rich people. I have a few family members that would buy it just because they can. and maybe they will use it for a month and then store them somewhere. for example... I got a cousin that buys the same vehicle after 2 years even when its the same design.
and here i am. in a restaurant in his birthday party. they even hired a Hybrid photographer to film his birthday cake.
@Paul Jones lol u guys dont really think that this is the only way for sony to sell those sensors in stock they probably have so many.....
These is just a hint that the a4 released is probably close
@Paul Jones tell me which is better let the sensor get dust in the attic and dont earn money or sell them???
Exactly.....
Advice: Motivation is not the answer Vong. If you want the motivation before you start, you will never start! Motivation only comes when you starts to gain the benefits on what you are doing, maybe getting money, passing an exam etc etc. Instead, try to sort your priorities one by one and do it by chunk (maybe right it in a piece of paper). Hope you get back to your standard routine and I hope you are no longer burnout! Greetings from Malaysia
Finally some content I can watch at 3 am
Just got my A6400 last Tuesday from Sony Store. Originally I opt for A6100 with FE 1.8 35mm lens but after I was told that with the price cut of A6400 plus the price cut of me buying another lens, it became cheaper than what I initially opt for. Amazingg
I have been waiting for a rangefinder style FF camera for 6 years! Finally it's here 😁
It's the perfect upgrade for my A6500
I think you’ve been the most positive person about this camera.
Everybody else has talked about it being a year or two too late, especially with it’s feature set.
A lot of people have also pointed out how it really isn’t that compact and that much smaller than the a7iii.
Seems like an interesting path to go down for the company, especially if they’re guiding it toward the vlogging market, and how much Sony has been directing its cameras to video creators more than stills shooters this year.
I love the rangefinder form factor & I hate the bump on top of the A7iii... but I hate the A7C so much more.
This camera is a misstep.
•An A7iii with one less card slot for just $200 less.
•An A6600-sized body with a FF sensor & a dedicated compensation dial but with 3 LESS CUSTOM BUTTONS... for $300 more.
It even has 2 less custom buttons than a A6400/A6300/A6100/A6000... let that sink in.
They didn't even sweeten the deal by providing already available SOFTWARE in the form of Electronic Stabilization & the New Menu. What gives?
I'm not giving it points for a flip screen it should have had 2 years prior & 2 APSC bodies already have.
The only reason for this to exist with its set of features & pricepoint is to justify keeping the obviously better A7iii at $2000 so they can jack-up the A7IV into $2199-2499 territory & making this (A7C) accessible to those who are APSC users due to budget reasons, knowing that they will accumulate FF lenses over time anyway.
A FF Sensor in an APSC Body with a ZV-1 level customizability & ease of use.
This is a stupid camera... but it is a marketing intelligence flex by our reptilian overlords. GG.
Sony: *_"How many different camera bodies you want?"_*
Sony APS-C users:
I came here from jared polin a7c review, and this is more calming and positive
Yeh yeh! That guy yells at me half the time when i watch his videos
@@JapanLovers Jared's a bit of a jerk, but to be fair his review is more objective and closer to the mark. He actually put an A7iii side by side with this thing and pointed out the elephant in the room - that disregarding the prism, it isn't actually all that much smaller. Plus, the notion that vloggers somehow NEED a FF camera (with all the implications that has for size and expense once you start buying glass) is just ridiculous.
Goldstraw Media I actually like his critiques but the problem is (apart from the yelling) he’s only interested in photography and he seems incapable of considering the needs / wants of videographers
I'm still rocking an A6000, my first and only camera, and this is very tempting. As a solo creator, that flip-out screen is really valuable for what I do and I've always loved the photos/videos from the A7iii. I was really hoping for more custom buttons and a joystick though. The biggest pain point for me will be having to start a brand new lens collection. Glad you got to spend some time playing with this! Thanks for sharing. Cheers
Same here with the Sony a6000, what a camera with appropriate lens. This camera don't seem to really hit the mark for me and rather see it against the a6600 with really good glass
My fellow A7III owners... its not for us dawg
I agree. For the price I'll prefer to buy another a7III as backup.
It’s nice but I’ll wait for the A7IV even though I got the A7III recently
agree, I also want to see A7IV, its in the horizon haha
Well no shit. Why would I buy another camera with the same specs?
I like the rangefinder look but hate how they dumbed this down. I'll wait for the a7 IV.
... or if they increased the dimensions of this, they can add all the a7s features including a larger viewfinder.
I'm considering getting this camera in November. Currently only using my Samsung S10+ phone. The cost is the biggest obstacle for most people. Sony NZ will sell the a7c kit version for NZ$4,299. The a6600 kit version is NZ$2,998. But the a7c has advantages. (1) 4K 30fps Full Frame No Crop video (2) USB C (3) Flip OUT screen (4) Improved auto focus (5) digital mic hot shoe (6) IBIS not the best but better than nothing (7) Z Battery (8) Can record with no break for a solid 2 hours. Used to own a Sony FDR-AX700 but stability was crap with 4k video recording. Owned a Sony CX-405 but sold that couple of years ago too. Will see if I can take out a loan to cover the cost of this, from my bank ANZ.
Love the camera, and the price is fine. It's the price of switching to full frame lenses that keeps me away. Buying full-frame equivalents to all my APS-C lenses would cost a fortune, even if I sold my used ones to do so.
Sony A6400 + 18-55 f2.8 similar price, more range, better quality, wider aperture compensates the smaller sensor. A73 with thumbstick and 2 men card slots is more appealing.
Re: 8:00, I probably have less info than you do about Sony's internal structure, but I think you're right up to a point. I wouldn't be surprised if the same teams (or shared members) worked on both cameras...
I also think that they were completed around the same time (or maybe the a7c was completed first), but they probably decided to release the a7s3 at the time they did because they wanted to try to slow down or squash any potential momentum they were speculating the Canon r5 might've gotten. I'm guessing the a7c reached an economic point-of-no-return to put it back in the workshop and improve it. Like if mass production was already well on its way or contracts were too expensive to alter to upgrade the a7c before it was released.
Anyway, glad to see you back! I hope you're able to improve on your work/life balance. I myself am also on a work break and I'm on my fifth month myself.
Glad to see that you are doing well! This A7C seems really interesting. Agree with you that this camera should be targeted at the people who are currently using crop sensor looking for an upgrade. Other than minor specs, I'm looking forward to real world usage experience!
I think its a flop, i would rather buy a second sony A7III. 4k 60fps and 10bit is a must have since 2018 dear sony! The price is way to high for what it is, it should rather be in the 1000-1200 range and the apsc cams should be really in a amateur price range. Now see what the sony A7IV for us hybrid shooters can offer. Glad to have you back jason! Health first youtube second my friend
It's definitely a bit of an odd release calendar for Sony. I definitely like the camera and if I didn't already have the A7iii I would have probably gotten this. The form factor and picture quality from it is seriously appealing even with my current setup
I think if you own a a73, keep it and move on with your life, and buy the a7s3 as soon as you can. If you are going for the a7s3 as your first then the a7C is a nice B cam, especially since its lighter and smaller, so you can keep it in the bag without issues.
Sony alpha community deficit alot without you Jason
Welcome Back !
Good to see you back, my man!
Welcome back! You’re personality is great. Missed the funny Jason. I think this new camera could be a good #2 camera for like a backup or extra camera when doing something like a wedding if you wanted to match it with the current a7iii. Would also be ideal to travel with as well.
Welcome back! The lack of 4K 60 is a real showstopper for me. Shooting with a6500 since summer 2017 and will be saving my money for at least 4K 60 functionality
Hey Jason. Opening up like that is therapeutic. God bless as you work on balance. Keep those vids coming.
Welcome back! As much as I like the smaller form factor of a7C and the flip out screen, I am so used to using the joystick and custom buttons on my a7III/RIV. So I will probably pass. A7SIII however, is a goal!
I think that all of the Sony A7/A9 series cameras are compact enough, I like the stiling of the Sony A7c very much with the EVF out to the very side of the camera, I hope that all future A7/A9 Sony cameras will have this design, but with larger EVF in higher resolution.
I have an A6400, an A6600 and an A7iii... I like carrying two cameras on my travels which is why I enjoy having two APSC size camera bodies. However in the interest of culling down my gear - I might just sell the A6400 and A7iii and replace both cameras with the A7C.
Good video. I just took out a Loan from ANZ, my bank. I'm now just waiting for the Black Friday Sales November 27 to purchase the Sony a7c body. Noticed the kit lens has a variable aperture and no stabilization so will get instead something like the 24-105 G series lens. Will def get a backup z battery. Mainly will use for 4k videos, and also some photos. It seems everyone from my generation loves this camera. It's like an upgraded a6600.
Been using A6500 for years now, this definitely on my purchase list!!!
I've missed you! Watched your zv1 set up vid twice yesterday. Welcome back!🐾
I must say I am new to the Sony ecosystem and been in and out of photography, this is my go to channel now! I found your videos user friendly for the not expert crowd and this is the main reason that attracts me to the channel. I recently bought a6400 and went through a lot of UA-cam videos. I found other channels either too long, too boring, or too technical. I really appreciate your human touch and humor. I have been watching all your videos and look forward to more!
Of all the reviews of this camera I see in my subscription list, I clicked on yours first.
Good to see you back buddy.
Glad to hear your getting there personally. Take your time bro. 💯
Yeah, the lack 4k 60fps is a definite want that has been a miss in this camera but I also think they’ll reserve that for the Sony A74 too.
I personally love APS-C and it’s not what I want to switch from. So the a6600 already hits the mark for me and I love it. Now about those APS-C lenses Sony.
I hope you and Vivian are healing well. Don’t expect to be back to 100%, %80 is fine over 3 months... the remaining 20% will take time
I have depression btw. I am surviving so far.
Hey good to see you back. Listen take all the break you need. We ain’t going nowhere. ✌️
You're a great photographer too. And you know your technology. 😮
Jason, man- Super video on A7C. After seeing this I am buying the Sony A7C today! Thanks for getting this clarity in my head :)
Thanks Jason. I'm thinking about upgrading my a5x later in the year and looking at 7c vs 6400.
The new a7c is basically an a7iii refresh although only one sd card is quite a bad compromise. Still wanna see an a7iv. Also Welcome back Jason!
I'm so happy your back! I have been missing your videos and your usual cheeriness! I always love your reviews, advice, and recommendations! By the way, your A7C video is the best one I've watched.
Jason, I have been watching your videos for a few years, and I enjoy what you do, and I hope that in this tricky covid time, you can find whatever sort of emotional stability and personal social habits you need. I think you can do it because you are a person that is able to focus yourself when required. I also think that like me, you are self-aware enough that if you are hyper-focusing and making yourself anxious, you can think your way out of that even when it isn't automatic or easy. You have the wisdom to see the big picture.
About the 7c, I dreamed of a full frame range finder styled form factor for ten years, and Leica gave us that with the M8 before that, but it was too expensive. At this point, with a collection of Sony E aps-c lenses, I am less tempted to buy Sony's finally smaller full frame camera. Over the years, I have learned why the digital sensors need more rectilinear light paths that make the lenses larger, but for an aps-c sensor, the size for a super quality lens with the now available aspheric and ed lens elements will always be smaller. The point is that Sony can try to satisfy all of us that have dreamed to have a full frame camera in a small form factor, but not by charging $1800 (which will come down), but more the problem is that the super quality lenses are too expensive. Sony is not going to make a great portrait lens for full frame that is anywhere near the size and quality of the Sigma 56 1.4, which is essentially tiny and perfect! My point is that aps-c sony is equal to Sony full frame as long as Signma is making lenses that are fully compatible.
I am shooting full-frame Nikon with lenses 14mm to 400mm but there are times when i miss my old point and shoot for its size but cant compromise on quality of images and ability/room for cropping of the full frame. With cameras going smaller I still miss the absence of a good pancake of wide-angle kind.
I like Sony going in a more compact direction. It's just not just yet compact enough for me. Call me what you want but I want a Nex5R body size with a FF sensor and remove the EVF.
Or..... some of the features you would have wished for are coming in the A7 IV which is also going to be more expensive and hopefully get a higher MP sensor, touchscreen, flippy screen etc..
This with tamron 17-28 or sony 20 1.8g will be a great vlogging setup especially that sony screen is fully articulated
Strongly agree...👍
Why would anyone need an 1.8 FF for vlogging. Most vloggers use 1" sensor camera.
Or the Tamron 20mm 2.8
@@kiyoshim9593 vlogging at night, faster lens
K M exactly! There is absolutely no reason to vlog with a full frame camera.
don't worry 4k 60 is coming in A7IV...price would be same as Canon R6... my complaint would be the lack of new menu and touch enabled display option like A7SIII...
No 10Bit is a deal-breaker in late 2020. Fuji XT3 Had it 3 years ago. With large lenses, the portability is compromised. Then might as well wait for the A7IV and hope it gets 10 bit and maybe a 30mp sensor. Then with larger lenses it'll hand hold better anyways and give you a joystick and dual card slots.
ITS GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN BROTHER
At first I kind of wrote the a7c off, but the more and more I make videos and want to have more creative control of my photos I am drawn to this camera, I'm really tempted to but it with the kit lens, the sony 16-35mm, sony 35mm1.8g and the sony 85mm 1.8g lenses to compliment it. I would be coming from a Panasonic G9 and GH5 with Pana-leica lenses.
Lol was literally just thinking they should make an a6500 body with a full frame sensor and now they came out with this camera. Sweet!
Jason, you inspired me to take some much needed time off my work. I am 4 days into a 10 day break, and when I saw your video notification, you have no idea how big my smile was. I hope when I'm back at work i'm as "fresh" as you in this video :)
Is it me that I am happier to see Jason back than the Sony A7C😂
Welcome Home Jason... Missed u. Hope the break was fruitful.
a7 iii with fully articulated LCD , Eye Focus , and unlimited video recording , sounds great for me .
however if they have kept the old body , EVF and the size , stabilization , customized buttons and 2 cards , i would have been happier !
no body care about that it weigh 100 gram less :D and 1 cm less !
Getting rid of the video time limit is great and should be in all cameras. Hope the af is faster than the laggy A7III.
Still relevant today, still can’t decide, I don’t own a camera currently and the A7C Vs SIII, will be doing short videos as a primary with some shots
Yesssss!!!! Jason made a video!!!
New comer here... considering A7C 😅 I'm the kind of person who wants to buy the best I can afford for longevity and was looking at the A6600, but the A7C is only $500 more expensive, so seems like the better choice
Please use this with the Crane M2 and 20 F1.8 . This will be the perfect travel camera. About the channel suggestion. You have a great personality man, and your girlfriend. This personality is perfect for youtube. I always make that peak design v2 video as a great example of your potential. It was informative but fun. And you two looked like you had fun. A gear channel with an actual personality is different and I would religiously watch, just have fun with it.
Question. I have the a7 mark 1. I am looking for a newer hybrid that helps in recording digital courses. But also some b-roll for UA-cam. Plus. Last but not least, therefore hybrid needs, does amazing photography. Again, i’m using a7 mark 1 now. Thank for your input!
As someone who owns the A7lll and shoots with longer/heavier lenses like the 70-200 gm and 200-600g more often then not, having the bigger grip and ability to take the sony battery grip matters to me . I think it should have also been closer to $1500. It it was $1500 combine that with some of the pancake primes from Samyang and would have been a slam dunk.
Wow...brings me full circle. I watched your videos when I got my A6400 at the end of 2019, (returned it for a Fuji XT30 and I couldn't be happier) and now you're back :D
JV what's up buddy hope all is well. Yeah I think 4k 60p would have been a good look.
i think its because spec and pricing strategy, because if new menu and 4k 60fps capability added to a7c, its can make a7iii spec is weird
GREAT TO SEE YOU!!!!
So nice seeing you back! You're one of the youtubers that really helped me understand photography and get into it. But take your time to getting back into the youtube grind man. Your health and happiness are way more important than making videos. Stay safe, prioritize your mental health, we'll be here when you're back :)
Glad you’re doing better and I think having a dialogue towards the end of the video is a great idea. I’ve slowly cut back on shooting around Pasadena, since the smoke has thickened. Anyway, can’t wait to see that change. 😊
I miss your contact. Please get better. It is because of you I have moved further on my journey as a hybrid shooter. MVP all the way.
I'm getting the camera but I had it set in my mind that it had the new menu system. OUCH!
What's the weight difference between this and the a7III? I think this may be my next body, I've been on a a7 waiting for the a7III to drop in price.
Dear Jason,
Could you make an episode of A7c with the DJI RSC2. Lot of confusion with video/photo setup it seems. Would really help me make my first vlog setup purchase decision. Thanks.
I agree. The 4k 60 frame should be a standard in 2020 at this price range.
Welcome back Jason!
Now we need APS-C sensor on a A7 body!!
It is good you are back. I have always enjoyed your videos
Awesome video. I am considering this camera and trying to save up for it. Thanks!
Thanks for the tips. Looking to get the a7C from my old Canons.
So who would this camera be good for? I'm still trying to learn more about cameras and don't really know much at all.
if you had to decide Between 7C vs A7iii only for photography with the great price right now of a7 which one would you go for?
a7Riv with APSC lenses look killer, would argue that a7Riv (with that killer EDU discount last year) would be better value and versatility.
so glad you are back, truly value your content. COVID really put us all through tough times, glad you shared your journey, burn out is real, you are not alone and the community support is here, we are all human first.
Best review so far 😍😍😍
Good to see you back. Do what you need to do! How ever you decide to take you channel you do that so you don't burn out or stress out. Take care of yourself.
I wish they didn't strive for "compact" but rather "rangefinder" & just increased the length & width to have more space. That way they can just add all the features of the a7s III but with 20-36mp. I love the rangefinder look but I wish they made it have a leather looking trim with a vintage feel. This just feels like a dumbed down camera. They should let Fuji design the look.
You create truly great content Jason! Thank you for staying in the game. Looking forward to more content!! 🤟😎
Oh my gosh it's Jason! I've missed your vids. And talking about the camera I've been wanting to know about!
I love it that you've decided to place the catch-up segment at THE END and went straight to the topic of the video. 😍
Thanks back to a pretty neat couple for their comments
In my mind there is barely no difference in size... I believe Philip Bloom said in his original review of the a7s about its rolling shutter: "I've sort of accepted it when using cameras of this size". So we don't need smaller cameras than the a7 line. They are already small enough. And if you buy a used a73 or a7R3 you get more camer for the same price with just a bit of EVF on top. Not that big of a deal for me. Cheers
You r the only one that I saw on youtube reviewing A7C and make me feel happy :)
You've perfectly described myself! I've been rocking an a6300 for nearly three years, ready to move on to full frame, would love an a7siii (who wouldn't) but the price tag is too much. I'm seriously considering getting this camera (in 2021!)
Thanks. STAY SAFE!
Stay cool brother, family and mind first.
I miss your vids bro. Glad you're back!
I wish they would’ve added a second card slot. I need the backup for the kind of work I do. Looks like I’ll be waiting for the A7iv. Maybe I’ll get it as a travel camera and slap a 35mm on there. Lol my wife’s going to kill me.