Sony A7CII Review | Great, but who is this for??

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▷Sony A7CII
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[The Table of Contents]
00:00 Intro
01:49 Build Quality
05:39 Image Quality
09:34 Video Function
10:04 Auto Focus & Image Stabilization
11:19 Conclusion
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@stedoesstuff 4 ай бұрын

The problem with camera reviews on popular KZfaq channels is that the reviewer doesn't understand the needs/wants of casual camera users. They think we care about micro hdmi and single card slots but 99% of us don't. They take small cameras and put massive heavy $1500 zoom lenses on which negates the main point of the design and which most of us would never shell out for.

@samuel.wilson 4 ай бұрын

Lol. I couldn’t agree more 😂

@KenseiAkatsu 4 ай бұрын

Totally good point!! So, what is the best casual camera setup in your opinion? I might make a video of it!! 😉

@samuel.wilson 4 ай бұрын

@@KenseiAkatsu I personally have a Sony A7C paired with a 28-75mm f2.8, and my usage is pretty casual: every day photos and occasional professional photography. It’s just perfect for my kind of usage. My next lens would be a 24mm 2.8 and I am sorted!

@stedoesstuff 4 ай бұрын

@@KenseiAkatsu I think I would get this camera (or A7C) and a 28mm f2. I wouldn't use SLOG, I'm not bothered about 4k60. I want small and unobtrusive with great video AF. Maybe also get a zeiss 55mm 1.8 later on!

@streets28mm 4 ай бұрын

Not agree, some of us do care, no camera is perfect, and for the money we pay for these tool/toys they could be better. Sony has never listened to the users but they might listen to a KZfaqr!🍻

@user-xt1dv4gp6j 14 минут бұрын

I’m tattooer, use Sonys many years, and my work means regular work trips, so I just need cool quality of footage, light weight and versatility of my camera. Shooting photos and video it’s small part of our work, takes 30-40 min to compare 6-7 hour of main tatt work. In my opinion this Sony is about size, quality. For me very important is possibilities of raw color correction, and this camera gives me extremely freedom about reducing some parasite colors, redness, and also save me if I take photos in different light/background set ups, I always can make final loook of my work nice and similar to others mine.

@user-dt5cg2sj8q 4 ай бұрын

Was waiting for your review to purchase this. Looking forward to getting it!!

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@albertopimentel72 4 ай бұрын

THANK U SO MUCH, finally the video that I was waiting for🫶🏼

@gamerat30 4 ай бұрын

Sony A7CR with Sony 24-50 G F2.8 lens can be dream combo for me

@james_0c 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for actually bringing up everyday uses and not jus listing the specs like every other youtuber who holds a camera. I'm contemplating getting the A7CII and these are the questions/comparisons people have and want. Would love to see your comparison with the S5IIX and why you thought it was better, keep up the good work!

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

That's interesting!!

@albertopimentel72 4 ай бұрын

I think you should do a video about the a6700 vs a7iv vs a7cii for entry level (begginers) will appreciate that a lot

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

I don't know how far I go but I will do A6700 vs A7CII at least

@user-hi3wt5om5k 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Kensei! I'm completely lost in choosing my lightweight camera. Which one variant you prefer: sony a7iii+sigma 24-70 or sony a7Cii+sigma 28-70? I do more photo than video ❤

@MH-cq3zy 3 ай бұрын

Most people have a smartphone as a casual camera. My smartphone is a A7Cii with a 50mm 2.5 and the 28-60. I have it always with me in my pocket, when I go to work as a acountant, going shopping, playing with my kids, what ever I do. The little camera with the small gear is always with me. So I have always fullframe instead of a smartphone. I dont like making photos with a smartphone. Yes I have a A7RiV and a A9 with the bulky big lenses. But that is for "planned" time with my camera, when have a date with my gear. I am not a pro. Taking photos is my therapy. Yes the a7C-line makes not so much sense with a GM lens, or any "big" lens (big is bigger than a 28-60). For me the A7C-line is perfect. With a smartphone you dont have this fast and precise autofocus and the quality of the 50mm G 2.5 sharpness and bokeh. Many photos of my little daughter, who is very fast in moving, I could not make with a smartphone in the quality I get from the A7C ii.

@WayneFolkes 3 ай бұрын

I just purchased the A7C II upgrading from the A7II. I wanted upgraded features and a smaller form factor. This camera met those needs. I am not a professional so I don't need the dual card slots. I suppose if I were getting paid for my photos I would go for the A7IV or something higher end but this is right for me.

@goodvibes8036 4 ай бұрын

great video Kensei! this video cleared some things. I was thinking of getting this, so thanks for the review.

@KenseiAkatsu 4 ай бұрын

Glad if it was helpful 😁

@LelanWellz Ай бұрын

Dude you’re hella cool. Like idk what it is but you have this confident persona to you. I’m subscribing now! 🔔 👍

@KenseiAkatsu Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@SilatShooter 22 сағат бұрын

It's a solid street and travel camera. It draws less attention to itself than say center prism body like the A7IV. Though agree the grip is too shallow. What's funny is it seems the A6700 team didn't share what they were doing with the AC team, completely different grip and top plate.

@Kumofan 4 ай бұрын

For people who want a sony camera with their top tier autofocus that isn't ugly haha With the silver a7cii, 40mm 2.5 G, a square hood, the silver smallrig bottom plate, and a wrist strap I no longer have that pull to fuji/leica I did with my Canon. It just looks so much nicer to me than the other Sonys... Rangefinder style is also very comfortable imo, no nose squishing. But I do have tiny hands

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

I'm gonna try the 40mm lens!!

@sneakergearz 4 ай бұрын

Usually love your reviews but this seemed like a lot of effort put in with very little thought. Adding a small rig grip if needed depending on the lens. Using with a small prime lens. Taking advantage of the improved stabilization with a native Sony lens. The shutter sound is awful but also not really a point of failure. Also saying a $2200 camera is for beginners is kind of misleading. Then not knowing what your camera is capable of and assuming it has a full HDMI while being smaller than any other full frame out there seems out of character?.?.?.

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your opinion! But this was my honest review about this camera

@KillerTacos54 3 ай бұрын

I would LOVE to see you make a comparison video between the S5II, the A7CII and the A7IV

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

Stay tuned!!

@oleha93 4 ай бұрын

Just bought mine a couple of days ago. Upgraded from a7iii, so in regards of video it’s a big upgrade. Though raw images seem softer, even with more megapixels. Need to test more.

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

Interesting😎

@지원가 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the good video! :) In my case, the a7m4 was inconvenient to hold because my hands were small. For me like that, a7c2 was a good alternative.

@KenseiAkatsu 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! That's a variable opinion! Since my hands are big, its grip wasn't enough for me! But now I wanna try some small lenses on A7CII to see how they perform in a street style shooting !

@o0YumRamen0o 4 ай бұрын

For pairing with compact lenses without breaking your back and your bank

@KenseiAkatsu 4 ай бұрын

I see ! 😂 But I just feel A6700 sounds a better option to me

@Louie-ty6bh 3 ай бұрын

The shutter sound not the same as a6700 ?

@joel.wuestehube 4 ай бұрын

I want a Sony a7cii so much even if I already have a a7iv. Just as a everyday FF camera and B Cam If I need one

@kleec495 4 ай бұрын

Just replaced my 10 years old RX1 with A7Cii + 50mm f2.8. Don't feel like it's much bulkier or heavier compared to RX1.

@joel.wuestehube 4 ай бұрын

@@kleec495 which 50mm do you have?

@kleec495 4 ай бұрын

My bad, it's 50mm f/2.5

@KenseiAkatsu 4 ай бұрын

That sounds like a great setup!!

@ItsJFox 2 ай бұрын

I had the A7iii and A7iv and wanted something smaller with similar or better capabilities and the A7cii does that. It excels at being one of the best hybrid, full-frame cameras. I’m seeing lots of video/photo KZfaqrs using it and really liking it. The trend is to go smaller/lighter while staying high quality. It does video as well or better than the FX30, A7iv, and other similar options. The Sony ultra compact prime lenses area also perfect for this camera (24mm, 40mm, 50mm) as a travel/street setup. Oh and it doesn’t really have any overheating problems either. What’s not to like? 😎

@0action847 4 ай бұрын

For me the A7c is the perfect camera for vintage lenses and street photography.

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

That sounds fun!!

@renaldasa9344 3 ай бұрын

What kind of Vintage lenses are you using?

@stkuj 4 ай бұрын

The A7Cii is meant for travel/street/etc. I have it and its wonderful camera as a 2nd camera to my A7RV. (BTW, the shutter sound is fake because its EFCS) I might add (that you might have missed) that its the only Sony camera (I think) to be able to shoot stills in a 2:35:1 aspect ratio (cinematic) or X-Pan like.

@jaymills1720 4 ай бұрын

Would you recommend this or zve1? Thanks 🙏 ❤

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

That depends on your purpose but if I were you, I would choose ZV-E1

@N-vashu 2 ай бұрын

Please make a video on a7c2 vs Soni a 7-4.

@Larphydoo 13 күн бұрын

hello sir, good day.. i just want to ask if ever i would a7cii japanese release, can i use english firmware updatw to make it english? i dont know where to buy overseas version here in japan, particularly in fukuoka area.. sony store says they dont have camera stocks for english versions.. 😔

@streets28mm 4 ай бұрын

I am using my a7c for street, especially at night when zone focusing is not practical. I use it in a simple cage to get a better grip! In my opinion all of its shortcomings are intentional, Sony think, maybe rightly, that without the shortcomings it will undermine the sale of other lines! I don't care about its viewfinder because I don't use them, the LCD could be a lot better but haven't bothered me, no problem with the battery, I think it is way better than Fuji and Ricoh when it comes to battery life. The only thing that Sony should give us is two card slots, there is plenty of space in the camera for another card slot. I use the camera 99.999% for photography, once in blue moon I use it to get a 10s video! Happy with it? Yes! Could it be better? A fat yes!

@strippedlist 4 ай бұрын

Now everybody: Smalllrig bottom plate silver....

@BuiltInception 4 ай бұрын

💯

@JonsDiary 2 ай бұрын

What is your favorite camera body for travel/hiking? (Every aspect included, even shutter clic sound!)😂

@sebbo85 4 ай бұрын

my biggest purchase intent is the S&Q feature: Will the finished slow motion file be saved in 4k? In short, do I have the finished slow motion file 4k60p on my memory card? without having to slow down in post

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

I don't use S&Q mode so I don't exactly know about it but I guess so

@christopherho8738 3 ай бұрын

Yes but be aware that no audio will be captured when using the S&Q setting. Therefore I still prefer slowing down the footages on post so I don’t lose the audio.

@sebbo85 3 ай бұрын

@@christopherho8738 can you tell me wich codec do you prefer?! 4KS 4KHS 4KI

@mihirjanve85 9 күн бұрын

Can you make comparison A7C2 vs A6700

@ilanhoward 4 ай бұрын

Have you tried the added grip?

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

@ilanhoward 3 ай бұрын

@@KenseiAkatsu good.

@katyasvoya Ай бұрын

if compare with sony fx30, which camera is better? the crop factor of the fx30 is a little confusing 🙂

@Jay_Q_001 Ай бұрын

In my opinion, fx30 is much better. Mainly because cause of the build quality, but as you said, the crop factor is the matter, so a7cii(FF camera) might be better if you really need wide angle like 18mm :)

@katyasvoya Ай бұрын

@@Jay_Q_001 thank you 😊

@PatrickHKChen-qp2zx 3 ай бұрын

Just wondering to know, is ai af working on third-party lence?😅😅

@dibsaikia302 2 ай бұрын

Need XH2S with 6.0 update video asap man

@Eatmeraw 4 ай бұрын

The a7cii provides a compact solution for photographers. With a small compact prime like the 40G f2.5, it turns into an everyday carry camera. With the Gmii 24-70 or other GM primes, its capable for everything else. Great versatility as a travel camera in my opinion. I wouldnt say its an entry full frame camera for beginners at this price point. Plenty hobbyist , myself included have downsized to the a7cii and a7cr for its compactness. With a smallrig plate or the grip acessory, grip is slightly enhanced.

@rauri1077 4 ай бұрын

Spot on. Lots of punch in a small package. I am also looking for a smaller body (from the A7iv) with a prime lens that I can carry daily.

@Eatmeraw 4 ай бұрын

@@rauri1077 The small G primes while not as bright as some of the other offerings at F2.5 are equipped with dual linear motors and are really quick and accurate with AF. Give them a try. I haven't used any of my GM lenses since getting the 40G because the whole system is just so compact with it.

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

A7CII with 40mm sound great!! I'm gonna try it!

@muhammadzainalarifin3672 4 ай бұрын

Please Review Canon R6 Mark II

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

Gotcha

@BrooklynJPakathi 4 ай бұрын

mhmmmm, the camera is not bad as its made out to be. i think this can be and is a power house if used correctly.

@KenseiAkatsu 3 ай бұрын

I think this was just not for me lol

@77dris 3 ай бұрын

What I don't get is that the A7CII is basically the same price as the A7IV or R6 II (about $3000 cdn). I'd much rather get one of those cameras instead. Isn't the A7CII just a crippled A7IV?

@user-mb2tm7vn1e 4 ай бұрын

A7cii vs zv-e1 which one best

@kleec495 4 ай бұрын

It depends on if you want to use if for video or photo. For photo, it's A7Cii any day. When using silent mode with my A7Cii which basically similar with how ZV-E1 taking pictures, occasionally some pictures may have annoying stripped due to artificial light.

@KenseiAkatsu 4 ай бұрын

That's a good topic! I would choose ZV-E1

@markofadljevic1975 4 ай бұрын

Bought both 😜

@streets28mm 4 ай бұрын

@@kleec495 for sure, especially if you are shooting at low light. I should say if you use an electronic shutter during sunny days you end up with wrapping, a lot if you are panning, so it is good to have a 3 stops Nd filter with you if you want to use your lens wide open!

@davidhaesler8371 2 ай бұрын

stopped watching at the shutter sound snobbery 😂

@DoKaTS 4 ай бұрын

Disgusting stabilization

@sneakergearz 4 ай бұрын

Sonys active steady mode works best with native glass. He states he’s using a Sigma which it still improves over just standard but big difference when using any native Sony lens.