I find Sony's APSC line up confusing and full frame line up very well sorted. Your priority is photography only get A7r*. Not enough fps? Get A9*. For videography? A7s*. Hybrid shooter? A7* , need something small for travelling but want full frame quality? Get A7c. You are rich and you just want a camera that does everything? A1. Decide what you need and save up for it. Get a used camera if your budget doesn't stretch that far. Simple.

What a useful video! Even if someone cannot afford the high-end cameras, many KZfaq videos nowadays are very good, but they create a stage for every camera, leaving people like me who are on a budget, always having a feeling that we are missing out on the best there is. But your video feeds clarity and truth and adds pride to the crop sensor cameras that the majority of the people own. Thanks a lot Manny!

This was super helpful thank you. Subbed

I use my Sony a6400 for everything. Photography, Filmmaking, & Social media. This camera is a beast for the price, I use a cine bloom filter for photography+ capture one and that does the trick when it comes to color science.

I still rock my A7riii and I think the camera is the sweet spot. I don’t do much video but love the image quality still coming out of it.

as a wedding photographer and videographer, I use an a7siii for video and 2x a7iv for photo/video hybrid. Planning to buy a FX3 sometime soon as my main video camera, and the a7siii becomes a B-cam. Pretty happy with this combo so far :)

Manny… truly one of my favorite channels. Being from Chicago and now living in Japan I appreciate your perspective. You’re not a pompous ass like the many out there.

Bought a A7r II as my first camera last month, it's great all I need as a beginner for photography and videography, I'm sure it's enough for the first couple of gigs.

When the Sony A7iii came out EVERYBODY was jumping on that camera! Even Canon users that were jumping into mirrorless were buying the Sony A7iii, but I knew Canon would release a better version of the Canon EOS R (Canon R6 and R5), so thankfully I waited. 😅

Great review thanks. I am a photo stills only guy. Currently have an A7iii and 20, 28, 35, 55 and 85 (all 1.8/2.0) primes and a 70 ~ 200 zoom f4. You have convinced me my next step is the A7iv. Always enjoy your videos. Good ideas and tips.

A7IV such a beast of a camera. Got an honor to use it for my daily for a month. Loved every minute of it for photography, live streaming, and videos

I just received the Zve10 today, I'm so happy!

You forgot,you’ll be drooling when the r6 ii comes out .” Switching back to canon “ I can shoot with what ever I want yeah right .

Now in Latvia it's 2300 Euro for FX-30(no handle, pre-order) vs 2500 Euro a7 IV. 🤔 In a7 IV case you have 10 bit video too. 50/60FPS in APS-C (Maybe same rolling shutter in APS-C) and FF in 24/25FPS mode(in 1080p no limits) & awesome photography. In APS-C it's ~24 MPix, in FF it's ~32MPix. Better in low light in FF mode. Really 100/120FPS slow-mo in 4K are not so necessary. 🤔 FX-30 with handle - 2800 Euro Maybe after few months price will be as recommended...

love my a7iii - still a beast!

Definitely a necessary video, and very informative. Thank you sir! It makes it easy to have a mind for a good kit as a photographer who is back and forth with picture and video clients. Having multiple cameras is a thing, but knowing which ones to have is a must. This gave me some clarity. I appreciate you.

I still have my a7iii and use it faithfully. It still works great. No need to change

love ths video! sony makes some top notch cameras

I just moved to sony from m43. I went for a beat up used a9. The camera looks rough but I always go for function over looks. It shaved a big penny off the price tag vs a clean used a9. Camera functions great still. For wildlife/sports I'm blown away by the performance. Only thing I don't like are the ergonomics. Olympus em1 series just feel so good in the hands.

I prefer the a7r4a for my fashion photography where a high resolution is better. The details when blown up is amazing. Then I use the A9 for my sports where 20 frames per second is required. Both amazing cameras but they are nothing without the glass

I love my A7c for its form factor and want Sony to perfect it with the next release! I think the viewfinder comfort really depends on your eye socket shape.

I want Next A7C or Next A6*** have Compact but Bulky Body like FX30🥺

my dude, please add the model number of the camera you are discussing above the specs. I had to rewind like 3 times. Thanks 👍

Man cameras are so confusing to me , Thankfully your Channel helps me break down all of this and understand it better! Thanks Manny

Thanks for the overview. Obviously SONY oriented but interesting how they have carved up the market and satisfy every niche. Very informative. I don't even want to throw GH6 and XHS into the mix or I'll never be able to make up my mind :)

I'm a wedding photographer who uses A9 A7iv combo. Both great be neither perfect. If they come out with A9iii with 33mp and a silent shutter you can use flash with like the A1 that would be a dream wedding camera.

I have been following Manny for years, and as usual, I find his reviews well-thought-out and spot-on. It also helps that he is a damn good photographer! I am primarily a photographer, and after years of shooting professionally using the A7R series 1-4, I needed something that isn't insanely high resolution and has enough video capability for my purposes. The a74 seems to be the camera for me.

I own the a6400 and I still love it! 💪💪 the eye auto focus is very good!!

I still think the best camera for the money hands down is a used Sony a9. I picked one up for $1800 and the auto focus is incredible. Night and day difference from a7iii, I haven’t used the a7iv yet though.

I went from Canon 6D to A6300 to D700 to D300s to A7 IIII to X-Pro2 to now using Panasonic G9 as my main camera and GX80 as my small daily camera. Combine them with Sigma 16/30/56mm F1.4 lenses, DxO PureRaw app and you have a hard to beat combo. I don’t miss fullframe at all and I have a ruggid camera packaged of features that just literally works even for professional work.

PLEASE PLEASE I have a request. Can you please provide a download link to some fx30 and a7iv log sample footage so that we can try to push the images at home. It will help is a lot to make an informed decision. Please

While tempting to get an A7iv, I've been shooting with an R series camera and can't go back to anything less than 42mp so for me I would get the A7riv. I dont shoot video, but I'm a crop- a-holic plus shooting in apsc mode still gets you 26mp so I feel like it's two cameras in one.

I hve both a7riii &a7iv i have no problems dor both for video and photography i stick to my gear for now mybe in the future ill buy fx30 for videos vut for now im stick to my gear with 24/105f4 & 70 200f4

Still rocking the a6500. It’s killing it. Want the fx3 tho

This video confused the Sh!t out of me!!😂😂😂Great video as always!!..

I'm still shooting the a6000 and a7r2. Love them both. If I had more disposable income, I definitely would replace my a6000 with a6400. The a7r2 is still an amazing machine, especially if you can find it for $1500 new.

But what if I want to do sports photography as well as stills?

Sony would do well releasing a refresh of the A7III with the latest menu and newer AF tracking , possibly a better EVF and screen for 2k to 2.2k dollars/euros. The rest would remain the same so as not to cannibalize the A7IV with higher MP count, better video specs and flippy screen. I feel like there is something missing in that price range, which shows in your video as you are suggesting to go for a used A7III rather than a brand new one for 2k. It's now kind of expensive for a 4 year old camera with aging specs (even if the image quality is still great).

This was a perfect description of the possibilities. Thank you!!! All my cameras are really old. I still get good images, but I want something to grow with. I'm just starting to take payed gigs and I want to better insure good quality for my clients. I also want to learn more about making videos so I need something for that. Of course, within my budget. This is the first KZfaq video that made my choices clear. I'm now saving up for the A7 iv. I can also see the FX30 in my near future. Been a fan of your channel and your Ig for a while now. Absolutely love your images! Thanks, for all your hard work.

I subscribed once I heard adhd friendly, directly jumps into prices and features. MVP!

I currently have the a7iii and I didn't think I'd end up buying another camera but I saw a deal for the lumix s5 with 3 lenses for about $1800. I was tempted by the FX30 but considering the lenses which came with S5 which I needed anyway, and it's full frame and I don't need to buy CFexpress cards, it makes sense.

You almost made nervous for buying an A74 Manuelito. A74 all the way. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️❤️

Don't sleep on the A7sIII for photography, maybe not the absolute best but it isn't a slouch either and the view finder is A+++++++++++++

I’m returning my Canon R5 and will be waiting for the XH2 or A7Rv

Feeling exactly like this right now! We're both spoilt and confused right now :)

I use an AWHOLE 1 ca,era too. Sony makes electronics canon makes lenses and cameras. One word canon 5d everyone knows about it and can be used today up to iso 3200 and looks great .

Hi Manny, What happens is that many Sony haters do not know how to work in neutral or portrait mode photography and filming they do not know how to colorize the slog 3 or cinetone and give the excuse that Sony is not good for filming and photography, but they are wrong because the best photographers and filmmakers use sony cameras for a good reason. I have an Fx3 and it is one of the best cameras I have had in my career and I sold my A7III a few days ago to buy the FX30 like secondary camera to shoot photos and video, I have worked with BMPC, Canon and Lumix and Sony is really something else and the auto focus they are the best. Now with the FX30 with Super 35mm with 6k Crop Sensor that leads to forcing other camera manufacturers to create a camera that outperforms this new one at a competitive price, so in other words they killed it. Great video comparison Manny. Cheers

I love photography 🥰 so that's why I always keept watching this Chanel video , having a camera like this is very awesome , specially going somewhere, but I can't afford it, but I do always watching like this video because it was so fun , and great and more explore. Than we thought, and i wish I could have one like that soon 🥰

Will you be getting the A7rV when it is announced this month?

I'm Looking to purchase the Sony A7iv within the next month or so and watching your videos on it has solidified my decision to purchase it Thank You Manny

Thanks for this good night

I actually think that even inspite of the infamous CDAF the Panasonic S5 is the best bang for buck full frame camera you can get on the market or even a used Pansonic S1. Great picture quality, tons of video options, XLR expandablity, LUTS, waveforms, VLOG, anamorphic support. All for under £2k. In fact you could get either used between £1000-1200k.

Being moderately new to cameras it's still so much information there's so much out there thank you so much for making this amazing video

out of all the videos I watched your video was VERY helpful and really allowed me to think. I was considering ZV-E10 for my budget but after watching this video I may wait and upgrade ...

I'm super late to comment on this video, but thanks for doing this. Been back and forth about what to get. I have been eyeing both the 6400 and the A7iii, but since I'm mostly a photographer I have seen the A7Rii in the $900+ range for one in excellent condition. Sony could use letters for their APSC line to clear it up for beginner shooters, ie: A6400ii, A6600Rii. The A7C EVF isn't as bad IF you're coming from the APSC side as in that's where it already is.

The FX30 makes me doubt my a7c. I now would consider the FX30 because of the much more affordable lenses.

I pulled the chain and got the E10 and I LOVE that thing..got the baby cousin too..

Sony a7c is incredibly solid. Looking for a new revision of it for sure

I use the A9 with 2470 Sigma Art Lens, Sony 85 f/1.8, Sony 90 f/2.8 Macro, 200-600. 35 f/1.4 Sigma Art Lens. I also use the LAEA3 adapter with A-Mount lenses: Sigma Art Lens 35 f/1.4, Sigma Art Lens 24-105 f/4 & Sony 70200G2 f/2.8 They feel and perform like native lenses with the A9.

Hi, I’m from the UK and I’ve been looking for a camera. This video has came in handy, thank you!! ✌️☺️

A7IV if it gets an APS-C 120fps 4K (I don't have issue with crop in 60p 4K)...we will be done with its capabilities. Best Hybrid camera in my opinion. But with no updates for A1 regarding Breathing comp and other things I doubt that update will come for A7IV. Best suggestion, Buy after setting your priorities if you are under a budget. FX 30 is The best for anybody who wants video. It blows away all competition for that price. Nice time for 6600, 6400 guys who have found video option more suitable to make the next move.

I Chase Police scanner calls in Bakersfield CA. But I run at night, I don't need it to record I just need a good clear picture in low light areas to Live stream, all my scenes are at night with not very much lights. I only Run 720p it don't need to be 4k either.

What's good camera for photography and Videography?

I end up going for the A7IV great video!!

I will disagree on some points. A7RIV might have too many pixels for you, but still is way better than A7IV for photos, just a7III and IV are budget cameras and have too many compromises than respective R cameras, shooting is not only flipout screen, you have sensor readout, dynamic range and bunch of other things.

Wow well done video.

thank you so much for your take, I was so confused with the fx30 as well!

Great video, thanks Manny! And your studio looks awesome.

Its more complex in the UK as the FX30 is £2100 and the A74 can be got for £2169. This is because the A74 is in stock with grey importers over here.

No c2 button for A6400. Thanks for the video though.

I absolutely love my Sony A7R3 ❤️

This video helps so much. Thank You :)

I have been shooting photos for about 6 or 7 months and I have a Canon 90D and I've been thinking about upgrading to a Canon R6. I thought about switching to Sony but I'm not sure about their menu selection/layout.

Where can one find A7iii used version? I’m based in London

How do you feel about A7R2 in 2022 ?

This was really helpful! Thanks Manny!

Great very informative video. Thanks for sharing!

Sony needs to release an A9 III and get the price to $4000 to compete with Cannon. Slight MP bump would be nice but improved low light performance and faster shutter speed would also be great. The AI AF features from A7RV would be a killer addition to that camera.

A74 is always a fantastic baby of Sony's lineup

Any thoughts on the new 70~200 f2.8? Is it a big step from the current f4?

Great advice bro! The A1 is definitely my all time favorite mirrorless camera. It would have been perfect if it had a flip screen 😬👌

Thank you brotha you made this so simple

Honestly, a new A7C revision would be killer for me. No brainer day 1 purchase for me (if it's a smaller A74, with revisions).

Is a6600 still available?

Yes so many options, this highlights the confusion

Buying an A7IV is the only big purchase I have ever made without buyers remorse.. the only reason why I got buyers remorse with my 24-70gm was because the gm ii came out 2 weeks later. And the price of the GM dropped like $500 🙃

Awesome review. I like to keep up with the news. Thanks.

Just bout a used A7RII for $500 bucks from a local pawn shop! and only had 2600 actuations. Love the image quality!

The Sony Alpha 6400 have unlimited recording plus the camera don't cut off or over heat

I just went from a6400 to a7iii so far so good

What about A7 RIII? It has 43 megapixels... 🤔 Would that be better than A7 III?

Sony a7iii

What is a best bare bones basic beginners Sony camera for a budget consumer without sacrificing too much quality? A smaller form factor would be nice.

I’m getting loads of banding on my A7IV with lights when using mechanical shutter. Is this normal?

I have the FX3 in my B&H 🛒

the gyro stabilization alone on A7C is enough not to consider the other cheaper models for video. it gives you the stabilization you see on an iPhone in post production.

I'm debating between FX30 and FX3 for my video purposes. I have an A7R3 w/ 24-70 2.8 GM & 70-200 2.8 GM for my photo purposes.

33 MP the sweet spot! I wish they would put a 33MP Stacked Sensor in the A9 III for $4200.00, for wildlife.

Good info! THX!

It's either the A7R IV for hybrid or FX3 for video.