Sony A7r II User Experience Review

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Thank you for those who subbed and followed from the start! In this video, I go over the features and benefits of this camera and at the end, I give a conclusion on whether this camera is right for me or not. BTW, enjoy it in GLORIOUS 4K!
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00:00 Intro
Features
00:33 42MP
04:15 Live EVF
04:45 Eye-AF
05:48 Center Lock-On AF
06:05 Face Registration
Performance
06:20 AF Fast
06:40 Battery
07:01 Writing
Ergonomics
07:20 Body
08:18 Menu
08:37 Tiltable Screen
Price
09:14 Expensive
Accessories
11:55 Metabones Lens Adapter
14:30 Speedlight, HSS, TTL
Conclusion
15:19 Who should buy this?
16:54 Thanks!
Gary Fong's video on Face Registration:
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@PeelBat 7 жыл бұрын

Dude. I just watched the full 18 minutes of this review without skipping through a single part. Such a solid/real review with no bias without being boring. Nice.

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad this helped!

@adamcain4603 8 жыл бұрын

Keep up the reviews probably one of the best real world reviews.

@mellyc9341 7 жыл бұрын

Your review was so well edited, so well thought out and so informative! Thank you so much! I really appreciate this Jason.

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks melly! Hope you get and enjoy the camera!

@mauriciohernandezz.5594 8 жыл бұрын

Man, great review. This is actually the kind of service I provide my clients with when they ask my opinion about equipment, verbally, but you did it on video. Kudos!!!

@adamcain4603 8 жыл бұрын

Glad to see another review up.

@Infinus 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome reviews man. Love your vibe and your passion for what you're doing!

@shaunreich 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty entertained by your format on this..very helpful, I'm thinking about getting this one

@q3aki 5 жыл бұрын

watchin this in 2019 right now - still happy that i just bought one :)

@kawaihui 4 жыл бұрын

I just got one today with a crazy deal :) I'm sure I will be happy with my purchase too.

@fikritridjatmiko8294 4 жыл бұрын

q3aki still worthit to buy this in 2019 ??? Iwant to move on from nikon to sony a7rii or a7iii

@salman534 4 жыл бұрын

Fikri Tri Djatmiko a7iii unless you need 42 mp

@robertpayne8762 4 жыл бұрын

@@fikritridjatmiko8294 I have the A7iii and love it. Have been looking for a second body, and would rather go FF than APS-C. Thinking about the A7Rii (can get a used one for about 850 - think it may be a good deal?

@IndigoChild007 4 жыл бұрын

Got one too!

@ericweber7707 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review thanks for making this video EXTREMELY helpful😎👏🏻

@MauiKao 8 жыл бұрын

yay review is finally up! :) already have camera but just been following your progress. :)

@midisliveyt Жыл бұрын

Who else is still watching this,😍😍in 2023😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

@jamalymall 7 ай бұрын

November 😅

@irvonovisuals 5 жыл бұрын

The conclusion sold me! I have been using the T3i for 8 years and only have 3 lenses for them and really only use 2. I was Sony curious and when I saw the specs on this thing I was blown away! I would wanna do more video with this rather than the A7S II which doesn't take great photos compared to this. Its a nice combo of photo and video plus a huge upgrade from the t3i I have now. Solid video! Good job!

@samtensherab 7 жыл бұрын

subscribed ! Can't wait for the video review !

@TheBollyboy 8 жыл бұрын

Well done Jason, well crafted video with great content!

@AlvinChuang 8 жыл бұрын

Great review, keep 'em coming! It's like getting camera advice from a friend :)

@JasonVong 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alvin! :D

@BarryWardPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant review, well done!

@ikkeibrug2624 6 жыл бұрын

rly loved this honest and explaining review! i like when a review is more than just like 5min, cus then there's more specific understanding and learning from the video! ;)

@JasonVong 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Las!

@baoqtran 7 жыл бұрын

Really nice and in depths review of the A7rii work in real life instead of specs talking. Thanks for sharing with us!

@relaxation_therapy 7 жыл бұрын

Very awesome review!!! Probably one of the better review out there i would say...

@leo_hoang 8 жыл бұрын

great review... I can only imagine how long these videos take to out together... I'm in the middle of writing one up and that is taking me forever! so great job... keep up the good work

@leo_hoang 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, I've more or less just finished my Review and posted. Still need to add more images to it, but if you had a min to check it out... the link is www.leophoto.co.uk/review/sony-a7r-ii-review/ Thanks in advanced and let me know what you think

@pracquet 8 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I've watched quite a few video reviews of this camera, and yours is up there with the very best of them so well done!. I've just subscribed, and I'm looking forward to more of your entertaining info, and insights. Keep em coming!

@JasonVong 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! Glad this helped ya! :D

@MasterJones 8 жыл бұрын

Well done on the review. I liked your style and enjoyed the different approach you took to set your thoughts apart.

@JasonVong 8 жыл бұрын

+MasterJones thank you!!

@sportfotograf 8 жыл бұрын

One of the best 7r2 Reviews on KZfaq. I will change my Canon Setup soon. Thanks a lot and Greetz from Germany. :)

@SofaReview 7 жыл бұрын

Great personality, beautiful and clean video and a lot of useful information - that's all we could want! Great Job! 💪

@dancehallnewupdatesvevo4571 Жыл бұрын

I love this review thanks bro.

@PatrickSoriano 8 жыл бұрын

You've got a cool personality and i'm digging the reviews/unboxings! sub'd

@JasonVong 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick! :D

@Wegital 7 жыл бұрын

I'm already anticipating your Sony A7III review.

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

So excited for it!

@hamidrastin5895 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the great and different review!

@mich8261 8 ай бұрын

Happy to come across this review in 2023. I am looking to find a bargain priced A7R II to use with my small collection of vintage lenses, and also as part of a film scan camera setup

@nickb7977 2 ай бұрын

Great review!

@richythind1747 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm a fan. Picked up the 24-70GM because of your unboxing. Keep up the good work

@JasonVong 8 жыл бұрын

+Richy Thind nice!!! Enjoy it! :D

@desmundlighten3603 8 жыл бұрын

man I like your style keep doing YOU!!! I SEE a million subs in your future just don't stop

@JasonVong 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Desmund! Gonna try to keep the momentum going!!

@yomofoindahouse 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Awesome review.

@TanurjyotiBala066 7 жыл бұрын

Your review was very good, your original thoughts and real world problems were discussed brilliantly.

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Kprawl291986 8 жыл бұрын

Great Review. I'm very glad to see that you had a great long term experience on the A7Rii. Congrats again on the new G-master lenses :D

@maxxu8051 8 жыл бұрын

very useful review! looking forward to see more :)

@JasonVong 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Max!

@egis7908 7 жыл бұрын

Jason been waiting for kin of review since the camera was introduced. Thanks. Your kit is almost like mine. I 35 2.8 walk around, a 55 1.8, a 21 loxia, a Rokion 14 2.8 and. MBiv with a bunch of canon glass. You've got me thinking about other Sony Zeiss glass. Thanks. More please!

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Louis! You got a great lineup already but yes, Zeiss lenses are at another level. I currently shoot wide with a batis 18mm. Amazing lens! Working on more reviews, stay tuned!

@protambike7258 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a great review 👍

@mobilepsycho 6 жыл бұрын

Jason recently discovered your channel. Great stuff. Now that the mk III is coming, the price drop on the mk II has made this camera a great buy for enthusiasts like me.

@spikeygroeneweg2809 8 жыл бұрын

Love your honest reviews. I now just subscribed to your channel. I have made the switch from Canon to Sony, encountered both positive & negative issues as you mentioned in your video. I am very happy with the sony zeiss 55mm f1.8. There is a new sony zeiss 50mm f 1.4 coming. When you can get your hands on that lens, would you do a comparison between the 55mm f1.8 against the 50mm f1.4 please. Thank you.

@pappel84 8 жыл бұрын

awesome review! thanks

@seattlegrrlie 3 жыл бұрын

I bought this camera a few days ago and this review is spot on. Being able to crop and edit those stupid huge raw files is why you get so many megapix. You just accept that it's a little slow writing them all down. Autofocus is sick, gorgeous sharp, great color quality but all that comes with expensive glass. Buy it if you got $$$ and lurk for the perfect used. I picked mine up guaranteed used (barely used) from my local camera store

@Borntobewealthyforlife 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, Amazing review, do you also have the link for your review on the video aspects of the camera?

@KevintheVerbose 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review, thank you for doing it. How does it handle focusing at night? I frequently shoot fashion, etc at night between midnight and 3am.

@susanmcfarlane8607 8 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thank you.

@km5569 8 ай бұрын

Hi Jason, I’m still very new to photography. So I’m watching a lot of you videos for guidance. One of my question for you is, is there an in body stabilizer in the a7r2? Thanks

@AlexandreRacine 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting review Jason. For lightroom in your videos, consider building all previews so that the "loading" screens does not appear unless you really want to show them in the video. Select pictures, in Library mode go to Library - Previews - Build Standard and 1:1.

@ggstylz 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I found this video. I stepped back from FF dslr to Olympus for a lighter rig and love all the bells and whistles but the noise and limited pixels are an issue. Big, clean files and focus peaking are now imperative for me. The biggest drawback for me though which you’ve highlighted in this review is the time lag of files being written on memory card. I’m an anxious person and need to be able to review my work instantaneously lol.

@alecnagatoshi7738 3 жыл бұрын

would this be fixed by getting a faster card?

@ngwinghung 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the great review :)

@guitou 7 жыл бұрын

I've been watching loads of reviews about sony A7 for the past few months before deciding to convert from canon FF, I have to say, this is one of the best review, great work, and please keep it up! #you should get over million subscribers lol~~~

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! :D

@BigBossGR 7 жыл бұрын

Perfect Review. Thank you.

@dylan_timov 7 жыл бұрын

Subscribed! I love your content

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Moff! :D

@V1ctorius 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, you are a nice person. I appreciate your honesty. Do you think its a good pick in 2020?

@alexforero2674 18 күн бұрын

Excelente video gracias por compartir sus conocimientos 👏🏼

@deecee4423 8 жыл бұрын

Really liked this review...Honest and Funny

@adamchen279 8 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Thank you.

@bengregoire 6 жыл бұрын

this is a really good review.

@drivingparadox 7 жыл бұрын

G'day! First time viewer, really appreciate the user experience view point including demonstrating the AF features from the screen view. Easy to listen to, logical. Sub'd. A7R II is on the wish list still but as a camper/4WDer, low light camp fire shots are important as are action shots of vehicles climbing obstacles. Thinking I need two cameras. $$ :0

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Perhaps an a7S II as the primary low light camera and the a6500 as the photo camera? ;)

@thinhhuynh30 6 жыл бұрын

Best honest review, thanks.

@krishary8775 6 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, even though we are at a time where i'm considering ditching nikon for the a73r this review because of its similarities was still very useful. Thanks Jason!

@AdHocVisions 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, the video compared to your newer videos it’s like night and day. Anyway, I'm going into my second year and I'm thinking of buying an A7r ii. I currently have a Canon t7i and I'm looking to move to the full frame world. If I can get one cheap that may work for me. It will allow me time to learn the system and be ready to buy a a7iv when it is released. I would love to hear some feedback. I love your video, keep posting.

@TomWaller0 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, extremely helpful!

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

+Tom W thanks Tom!!

@mirkolanux 4 жыл бұрын

Great review Jason! You definitely convinced me ✌🏼 all of those detailes in a photo are just amazing and notable.. I will say good bye to my A6000 just because of you😜

@bgf1lms843 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought mine! Waiting for it to be shipped

@xPhillMcDx Жыл бұрын

Awww such a baby, he’s grown so much!

@yankz3571 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video buddy!

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks yankz!

@MohammadArifRahim 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason. You did the best review on Sony A7R2.

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mohammad!

@abbyguel1472 6 жыл бұрын

GREAT REVIEW GREAT CONTENT!!

@waynevii4961 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@giangvu7902 6 жыл бұрын

Great review and funny!

@Mountain_man_jay 5 жыл бұрын

You have the best reviews bro i bought one about a week ago after switching in the a6400 couldn't ask for a better hybrid camera

@siboyyy1056 5 жыл бұрын

How the battery life compare to a6400? How much battery should i buy if i use it for full 1 day shoot? Sry for asking

@devonlarocque8982 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, what's the name of the screen you're using on your camera?

@gabriel62520 7 жыл бұрын

Dude U are awesome! excelent review. i made my decision , pick up sony a6500, i was very frustred cuz i couldnt decide, thank you soo much men!!

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Francis! :) Glad I could help!

@cardinalkarumuna1374 6 жыл бұрын

good review man. Keep up

@JasonVong 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JasonHealer 7 жыл бұрын

Really good review! Subbed.

@JasonHealer 7 жыл бұрын

"Hey I got the camera because of you" lol

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks fellow Jason!! :D

@benoit9955 7 жыл бұрын

Great Review ! Please keep going :)

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

+Benoît P. Thank you!

@robjames9880 3 жыл бұрын

The best camera review I've ever seen

@Capt.sierra 3 ай бұрын

March 2024 just bought this camera to kick back into photography, great

@WolfTau 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very well presented. I think you pulled me closer to the Sony. I'm starting all over with new equipment. I had a Nikon D90 and some basic kit stuff. The D90 was a great camera. I currently have the A6000 and love it. It's not that great with action shots but good enough. It's either I go back to Nikon with a D500 or wait 1 more month and hopefully get a Sony "a7r3". A video on must buy lens would be good. Thanks again.

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

+WolfTau awesome! Definitely waiting on an a7rIII announcement myself! Hmm must buy lenses will depend on what you mostly shoot. These days in finding myself using my 16-35 a lot ! 55 is a definite must have !

@hawksam 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid, thanks for mentioning cost!

@MichaelMichael-og6th 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent review 👍🏿

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!

@FreddyCasanas 5 жыл бұрын

I got decided to this camera thanks to this video, so thank you :-)

@beatmanbeat 7 жыл бұрын

great review

@AdamGera 7 жыл бұрын

Nice review!

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam!

@zachariaswalvarez5931 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review ! I think I might get one, only thing I’m worried about is the 42 megapixels eating my cards and photoshop probs

@clickprofilmslivestreaming5160 4 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking about to get that camera sony A7R ll, can you explain about the video

@utube321piotr 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video even at the end of June 2022. I am pondering an offer here in EU on a low mileage (11k) A7R2 w/ two SONY lenses included - FE 20mm f/1.8G and FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS for 1400USD. Would that be a good price?

@ferryengr 8 жыл бұрын

Good review. I just received my A7RM2 back from Sony's service at Precision Camera. The control wheel got messed up from dust after a photo shoot in the desert. Weather/dust sealing does not seem to be too good.

@joeltunnah 2 жыл бұрын

Burning Man?? 😂 A work buddy destroyed his brand new D7200 after that trip.

@IAmToys 7 жыл бұрын

For some reason I can't find a straight answer to this question, if I turn off steady shot on the A7R2, does this also disable the optical steady shot on a native Sony lens? I'm using a tripod, and am wondering what is the best practice? Thanks in advance!

@bittermelonleaf 3 жыл бұрын

I know NOTHING about cameras. I have no idea what most people are talking about when it comes to cameras. I just nod most of the time lol. I take photos for my business website and need high resolution since I do a lot of cropping. I love the format and style of this review. It's extremely helpful! Thank you for explaining everything so well for noobs like me. We're almost to 2021 and I know this camera is dated now but I think it'll work perfect for me. Thanks!

@studiodreamken 8 жыл бұрын

Great review! I wish this was something more reviewers talked about with any new camera/lenses/etc. Everyone talks about specs and that's great and all, but it was a huge shock for those of us who end up buying/switching to a different system and realizing that A LOT of things are not as good as it was. I'm also a Canon to Sony convert (though I'm still keeping my 5D3 for stills and some video work) and when I got the A7Sii (my first ever Sony cam) I was appalled by the interface, crappy menus, etc. But still it's got amazing tech and can produce great 4K and slowmo HD video that the 5D3 can't do at all, plus the low light capability is just crazy. I just wish more reviews address these huge issues that Sony has with their user experience and not solely focus on specs. I know we can learn and adapt to Sony's cams but we really shouldn't when every other camera maker has done better.

@JasonVong 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken! I'm glad I achieved what I wanted to get across in this review. Definitely keep shooting still with the 5D3, but videos with your a7s II! A killer combo right there!

@davidwarren7279 2 жыл бұрын

How do you find shooting with the a7r ii compares to the 5Diii?

@sianpearcegordon2234 7 жыл бұрын

Very comprehensive, but not long-winded review - sweet!

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sian! :D

@psychprof00 7 жыл бұрын

good review. let's see more.

@TazSpin 7 жыл бұрын

Your review really helped! I have an A7S + Fuji X Pro2, but feel like I should add an A7R ll now!

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

Uh oh I am responsible for your gear acquisition syndrome now

@lildave122868 6 жыл бұрын

Jason , I am torn between spending 2k on a a7iii or the a7rii with the higher megapixels ,the a7r3 is out of my price range at the moment , I shoot mostly spot focus and flexile spot with my a7ii , rarely do i use continuous if ever for my style of shooting , I am thinking of doing portraits as part of my offering and pet photos , any advice as to which one to get ?i also am getting into macro and some landscapes /cityscapes

@FlyBeingsTV 7 жыл бұрын

new sub! love your videos!!!

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

+Fly Beings welcome!! And thank you!

@asithivong 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think this is still a good pickup in 2020? I mainly will shoot stills with it.

@mattiaantonelliofficial 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason for this video! Which kind of settings do you recommend to vlog in a sunny day?

@JasonVong 7 жыл бұрын

+Mattia Antonelli no problem Mattia. I like to keep the dial on Aperture priority for vlogs. ISO on auto and have the EV set to -1. You may want to experiment to see which would be the best option for you.

@mattiaantonelliofficial 7 жыл бұрын

Jason Vong thanks Jason! What about shutter speed? I usually shot in 1/50 for 4K at 25fps

@danmcool69 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, you need to update some parts of the review, latest firmware allows lenses like 50L from Canon using the MC-11 to focus faster and more spot on than the 50mm 1.4 FE from Sony on the A7RII.... the same between 135L from Canon and the 85 1.4 FE from Sony.

@AllenFreemanMediaGuru 7 жыл бұрын

Very good video. I picked mine up in June 2016 and then decided to totally switch over after shooting Nikon for 10 years! Recently sold a ton of Nikon gear so I'll have two A7R2's! I can shoot with one at 28 or 35mm and other at 55 or 85mm. No lens swapping and quick switching. The 28 f/2 and 55 1.8 are nice and small and light! I use the 24-240 on trips and where I can't get closer like tours, zoo, sports. It's amazingly sharp (they all are). Soon will have 90 macro. I simply could not go back to the heavy, less features, Nikons.