Sony A7rii vs A7iii, which one is for you? With downloadable RAW files from both!

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5 жыл бұрын

Sony A7rii vs A7iii, which one is for you? Lots of people have been asking me this....both are the same price, for now. Here's the link for the downloadable files: bit.ly/BHMa7riivsa7iii
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Similarities:
* Sony E-mount and full-frame CMOS sensor
* 14-bit RAW (compressed and uncompressed options)
* dust and moisture resistant magnesium alloy body
* OLED electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dots and 0.78x magnification
* 5-axis in-body stabilisation (4.5EV for A7r II vs 5EV for A7 III)
* 4K video at 30fps in both full frame and crop mode
* WiFi and NFC connectivity
* They both have the ability to run off battery packs.
Sony A7iii: amzn.to/2Wdttsy
Sony A7rii: amzn.to/2G34PWa
Differences:
1. Battery size and longevity the a7iii is so much better…..I have two batteries for it and rarely use the second one except on really long shoot days. I have 6 batteries for the a7rii…….6………
2. Megapixels - this is the actual size difference when it comes to printing out …… this is an a3 template and you can see the size of the a7iii image size and then this is the a7rii file size (show size on an a3 image in photoshop) 24mp vs 42mp
3. Crop ability with the a7rii being better in crop mode
4. Menus better in a7iii but still huge and easily forgettable….there are a lot of functions, and they have to give them to you one way or another….both cameras are very customisable though, and between the custom buttons and the function menu, you should have easy access to everything you need.
5. Autofocus better in a7iii especially if you shoot with an adapter. On native lenses, the a7rii is really good, but noticeable better on the a7iii….its just basically a newer upgraded system. 693 vs 399 focussing points
6. DR A7iii 15 stops A7rii 13.9 but The difference is minimal
7. Shooting speeds A7rii max of 5fps, a7iii maximum of 10fps with AE/AF tracking. Up to 8fps, it is possible to have live view with blackouts.
8. Buffer speeds - In a burst at full speed, the A7 III can take a maximum of 177 JPG frames or 89 uncompressed RAW frames. The A7r II can only manage a maximum of 24 JPGs or 9 uncompressed RAW files. The A7rii files are considerably bigger though.
9. A7rii you have to wait for the files to be written to the SD card, In the A7iii, he function buttons, playback mode and menu system all remain accessible even while files are being written.
10. The monitor - The resolution, which is higher on the A7r II model (921K vs 1228K).
11. The A7iii has the touch function, so you can move the focussing point to where you want it to quickly with the A7iii….
12. The A7iii has a joystick….which I wish was customisable…..only the push button function is and not the directions.
13. The A7iii has 3 different covers which seem to get in the way, whereas the a7rii only has 2.
14. File sizes are vastly different. If you shoot uncompressed raw files, the a7iii will be about 40Mb and the a7rii will be 80Mp. For compressed raw files halve that and if you shoot jpegs…..just stop the video now, go and change to RAW and come back…..I can wait……If you go for the A7rii your computer may struggle unless its an editing beast!! I have the MacBook Pro 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 with 16gb ram and it is noticeable slower with the A7rii 42Mpixl images especially when editing thousands of shots at a time.
15. A7iii 650g. 127 x 96 x 74 mm. A7rii 625g. 127 x 96 x 60 mm
16. The a7rii has one memory card slot where as the a7iii has two.
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@martentabak2611 3 жыл бұрын

This was the most helpful video so far, thank you so much!

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Marten! Thanks for watching 😁👍

@gabewrsewell 5 жыл бұрын

very nice and thorough comparison mike. personally the a7III looks the best for me. Sony really did a great job with the a7III, in nearly every aspect they jumped ahead by several generations just by going from the a7II to the a7III.

@specialized41 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing how simple you explain about Sony A7 series. Thanks Mike.!!

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

No worries!! Glad you like my explanation techniques!! 👍

@brianc7406 5 жыл бұрын

Really good info, cheers Mike!

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mateo! Lots more to come this year so keep checking back. 👍

@robs9516 4 жыл бұрын

very well presented, snappy and very informative, thank you

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

And thank you for watching Rob. 😁👍

@marcowolfart1977 4 жыл бұрын

I really liked the way you explain things, nobody talks about for sizes and that stuff which is actually important and make difference for some people. Beyond the fact of explaining the existence of crop mode which I wasn't aware but helps even to decide which lens to buy. Thank you very much, great job.

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Marco! I’m glad I could help!! 😁👍

@drumvannelle69 5 жыл бұрын

You should be Sony ambassador, great video.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sherif! Just gotta convince the head honchos at Sony!! 😎👍

@drumvannelle69 5 жыл бұрын

Mike Smith i know what you mean and i wish i can tell them that. By the way, thank you for your like to my Instagram photo. Much appreciated 👏👏👏

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Man, no worries. I’ll be producing these videos for a long time to come so they’ll start to notice them sooner or later. 👍 It was a good shot! 😁👍

@drumvannelle69 5 жыл бұрын

Mike Smith wish all the best. I have the A7R3 and it is amazing. Let’s meet for coffee since we are both in Dubai. And thank you so much for your like and opinion. Highly appreciated. 🙏🙏🙏

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

If you can email me at mike@boxheadmike.com then we can definitely do that. 👍 thanks Sherif

@paulfan1556 3 жыл бұрын

Great video - Well organized and articulate.

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Paul. 😁👍

@steven1811 Жыл бұрын

This was one of the best videos I've seen. Thank you.

@mikesphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Steven. 😁👍

@chunko.cheques7895 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Bravo! excellent review. You definitely solved my problem!

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!! I’m glad I could help!! 👍

@MattDelovino 4 жыл бұрын

well done Mike, great video!

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Matt! 😀👍

@healing2gether 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Mike! I’m coming over from the micro 4/3 world, so either way there will be noticeable changes for me. But I am doing mainly studio work, headshot, fashion and glamour. From the sound of it I think I would benefit from the larger sensor of the AR2, for photography. Would you agree?

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

It depends on how quickly you shoot. If you’re slow and controlled, then the rii would be perfect. If you fire through lots of shots and run fast paced high energy shoots, the a7iii might be better. Do you have any camera hire shops near you so you could try them both?

@JustDavidMinistries 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mike. I have a7iii as my main camera. My a6300 has always been kept at home. I have been considering a7rii for portraits but after watching this, I think I will for for a7r3 instead.

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you would be better off with the A7Riii. After I got my A7iii, I really wanted to get rid of the A7rii because of that battery... Thanks for watching 😁👍

@jimmyramsey5768 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and thanks for the raw files. It was the RAW files that made the difference for me. Even though the files on the A7Rii are larger, when cropped in, the details on the A7iii were clearer at high ISO's. Even at ISO 800, there was a noticeable difference. I'm more into astrophotography and low light landscapes where high ISO's are common and I think the A7iii would be a better fit for me. Thanks again.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one Jimmy. It’s good to hear they’ve helped and great to hear the reasons behind your decision. 👍

@un_cetatean 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thank you!

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Alx! 😁👍

@martiantothemoon312 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike! Thanks so much for the detailed review, yet I STILL can't decide. The 42MP is appealing, but don't know if it is really necessary for me. I do mostly astrophotography (including 4k videos of the moon because I love being able to crop in 50%) and travel/landscape photo and video. It seems like the a7iii would be better for travel videos because of the more advanced autofocus, but I am also going to get a GoPro Hero7, so would honestly probably use that most for travel videos. I just can't decide!

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

I'd say you've already made your mind up! 😁 If you're not sure if you will need 42mp or not, chances are you won't. The a7iii is a fantastic camera and like you say, the autofocus is great..especially with the new firmware 3.0 update. The batteries are fantastic, I only have 2 for the a7iii whereas I have about 6 for the a7rii. I also almost exclusively film with the a7iii over the a7rii as it is a much better camera for video...the experience is just simpler and I can get the shot quicker. That's my extra 2 cents anyway!! I hope that helps!!

@ako9212 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely going with the a7rii after this video. Thank you.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

They are both pretty amazing cameras. Glad to hear I was able to help you decide!

@dirkluchtman 5 жыл бұрын

So helpful, thanks!

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dirk!

@mohammadkatebi7741 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing explanation. Thanks!

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mohammad! 😁👍

@JamesClark1991 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. Thanks!

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you liked it! 👍

@AlergicToSnow 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Just what I’ve been looking for. I have the a7r2 and have been trying to decide whether to upgrade. Think I’ll get the a73 and keep the a7r2 as a backup. I do a lot of landscape. Thank you!

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

I have both of these cameras and they work really well together...I use the a7rii as my main landscape camera and then the a7iii as a backup, video camera and general shooter. Thanks for watching 👍

@Himlovesrunning 5 жыл бұрын

Great to the point review.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Himanshu! I try and keep them short and sweet on Mondays! Then longer more in-depth videos every Thursday! 👍

@mirage711 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video I've been waiting for someone to compare the a7r II to the Sony a7III. I already own the a7r II but I wasn't sure if I wanted the Sony a7III. I'm just a hobbyist and I mostly like to take portraits and dog photos stuff like that not too many sports photos so I think I'm going to keep my a7r II and maybe later on when the price goes down go for the a7iii thank you for your time I really appreciate it.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

No worries Philip, I’m glad the video helped. The biggest difference is the battery really....that’s the only thing I notice on a day to day basis....the other issues are more kind of annoyances that pop up every now and then.....I still keep reaching for my a7rii and I’m sure it’ll be good for years to come! I’m waiting for the price of the a7riii to come down....once it’s a lot cheaper I may consider upgrading, but like you, I’m happy with my a7rii! 👍

@Bighami 3 жыл бұрын

Very good presentation, thanks.

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Milad! 😁👍

@islandpropertvphuket4318 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, thanks for the comparisons between the two, for real estate and posting mostly on the internet, social media's etc, and editing with a similarly setup macpro with LR, which would you recommend to maximize quality and speed? Thank you, I look forward to more of your channel.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

No problem. I’d recommend the a7iii. The batteries are better, the files are smaller and more manageable and it has a slightly better dynamic range so I’d say for just posting to social media and web pages, this would be great. 👍

@godspeedjourneys2661 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice and clear review. Thank you! Though much more expensive, I think my choice is the A7III.

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

No worries, I’m glad I could help you make your mind up. You’re right, the prices have changed quite a bit since making this video. They’re both fantastic cameras and I have specific jobs for each, you wouldn’t go far wrong with either. Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated. 👍

@AntonioDelDonno1 2 ай бұрын

Hi mike, thanks for the accurate review. I am purchasing an a7rii (used) today, switching from my old a7ii. I mainly do landscapes and stills and really think the higher mpx count is the way to go for me.

@Lastaa_Tehi_TV 3 жыл бұрын

after this clear review, I decided to go for a7iii. thanks

@tgchism 5 жыл бұрын

Mike, thanks so much for the video! I looking to upgrade from an A6000 so I'm sure either would be a great camera upgrade. I typically like to shoot scenic or landscape images with occasional portraits all non profossional it's all a fun hobby for me. I have been using a lot of vintage lenses and like to focus myself usually. I currently only have the Sony 35mm 1.8 and Sigma 16mm 1.4 with auto focus. My main reason for looking at the full frame is to regain the full frame capabilities of the vintage lenses. The only draw backs for me that I saw for the A7rii were the battery life and low light capability compared to the A7iii. Also the two slots for memory card. What are your thoughts? Thanks again!

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

No worries, thanks for watching! I’d say go with the a7iii. I’ve been travelling with the a7iii instead of the a7rii this summer and I haven’t missed that old beast!! 😆 the batteries in the mkiii are so much better...I struggle to use more than one a day unless I’m on a big hectic shoot! You’ll definitely have a lot of fun with the vintage lenses...I have a couple of canon fd lenses and love the look they give with the full frames. 😁👍

@nocommentnoname1111 5 жыл бұрын

Great job, no fluff.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@arbolmultimedia4485 4 жыл бұрын

excelent video! thanks from argentina

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I hope it helps!! Plenty more to come so make sure you keep checking back. 👍

@mblapsiwala 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos & follow your guidance ... Will it be possible for making the same video again at this point of time with new firmware and reduced a7riii price? I thank you again for all your knowledge enriching videos!

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I am thinking of doing another one of these with the a7riii. Maybe sometime in the new year. 👍

@mblapsiwala 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesphotography Thanks very much! Please do it according to your convenience!

@nicolashendrawan 5 жыл бұрын

Even I still using A7r mark 1 and still doing good job, the main thing is the one behind camera and what makes you worth to buy things for your jobs, the one i invest for now is the lens, i think its the most important things in my opinion.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely Nicolas, One of my friends has the canon 600d and has had it for years and his photographs are amazing! The newer cameras jut make the process more efficient.....when you know how to use them properly. On professional portrait shoots eye af is amazing and it gives a much higher percentage of useable images, although if it came to it, I’d still be happy using my old film camera from back in the 90s! 😆 It’s all about what’s 6 inches behind the camera! 👍

@dballering2 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike! I have the A7RIII. I use it primarily for portrait and wedding shoots, and its a wonder piece of gear for both. It does however, kill me when I shoot under stadium lighting that is not set for television. The green and orange casts are horrid! Would love to see a piece about shooting under stadium lighting!

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Davey!! It’s a pretty amazing bit of kit isn’t it! That is one thing I haven’t done yet....I’m trying to get to shoot a sporting event here in December but I haven’t got my press pass yet....if I get in, I’ll definitely make a video on it. 👍it’s so frustrating when the lighting hasn’t been balanced! I shot a wedding video in a castle a few years ago and it had a green tint to the lights coming up from the floor and then bright red heating lamps in the ceiling.....colour balancing was quite an issue with that one so I know your pain!

@rupeshrsingh3109 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks it's useful 😊

@mikesphotography 2 жыл бұрын

...and thanks for watching 😁👍

@nightcoder5k 4 жыл бұрын

Great info. Thank you. Just wanted to point out that you should use MB for megabytes and Mb for megabits @6:43 Since you speak it out, it's not a problem.

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

No worries...I always thought it was Mb for megabytes and mb for mega bits...didn't realise it was full capitals for the former...thanks for pointing it out. 👍 Thanks for watching. 😁👍

@DeputatKaktus 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful vdeo - thanks a lot! As for the menu of the camera: Yes, this is an issue across the board with Sony cameras, even up to their pro-level video cameras like the FS7. I find it very non-intuitive and confusing. I wish they took a page out of Nikon's book there.

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Definitely...even the latest menues are still a little confused...maybe in about 20 years or so we'll have one that makes logical sense! 😆 Thanks for watching 😁👍

@christophahlbrecht7622 5 жыл бұрын

Thanx a lot - very helpful!

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Christoph! I hope it helped!! 😁👍

@Dragonblaster1 2 жыл бұрын

I have an A7R II, and, like you, I have six batteries. But about the first accessory I bought for it (before a hot shoe microphone and flash), was a dual-battery grip, so on a day's shoot, I only have to do one refuelling op.

@mikesphotography 2 жыл бұрын

That's the perfect way to deal with the small battery issue. 😁👍

@Guloklopo 2 жыл бұрын

Thk u so much

@kingagilulfo 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike! I have loved your video! But i'm stil in doubt! Is it an option to use the a7rii in crop to limit the file size if needed and use chaper g master lenses too for general shooting and keeping the larger file sizes and megapixel for portraits? Do you think that would be a shame? Even if its cropped there will be plenty of resolution!

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a good question and a good point. I use my A7rii when shooting real estate in crop mode with the 10-18mm at 10mm. The file sizes are still over 20mp and the quality is good enough for the real estate agents and companies I do that type of work for. I then switch to the 55mm prime and full frame mode for portraits. The crop mode has plenty of resolution and the images are really useable. 👍

@MrHookee 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks great explanation. I currently have the a73 and a6500 as a back up so i was thinking of selling my a6500 and getting the a7rii for back up.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

HI Stephen, That sounds like a plan. I shoot with the a7iii and the a7rii and they work well together. Thanks for watching!! 👍

@user-vw4qn4dc7z 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much I loved the video! If I have Canon lenses And I take portraits, Landscapes and Models oic Which is better to choose?

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

And thank you for watching! If you use canon lenses and want to keep them, I'd definitely go with the A7iii. The autofocusing is much better and with the sigma MC-11 adapter works really well...just make sure all of the lenses you have will work with that adapter ( a little bit of research will give you the details on each lens). Thanks for watching! 👍

@dorriesiobhan 4 жыл бұрын

This is a terrific video, thank you! You mention that one can use the touchscreen to focus on the a7iii - is this the case for the a7rii? I shoot real estate photography and pet portraits, mostly, along with some video and landscapes. I’ve been leaning towards the a7rii but I’m worried about the slower focusing with animals who don’t always like to sit still! Or maybe I’m just overthinking this...

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

So the touch screen is only on the A7iii...and all it does is move the focusing square, you have to press the focusing button to activate it...i wish they would make it activate focus on touch. Shooting animals does have its challenges doesn't it!! I used to have a dog and he was my muse a while ago, he taught me a lot about getting the shot before missing the moment as well! 😂... so I know what you mean. 👍 Focusing in the photography mode in the a7rii is still pretty quick...the only thing you'd be missing is animal eye af, which is now a feature in the A7iii. Have you looked at the a7riii? That's coming down in price now.

@pj_-cq1du 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome comparison. I really wish the a7rii had that larger battery. Ive been shooting with the a7iii for sometime now. cost was right. and it performs very well. But i do wish i had more mega pixels for certain applications at times..

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much PJ! That is the one thing that is really annoying about the a7rii...those tiny batteries!! 🤦🏻‍♂️ After getting the a7iii, I did consider upgrading the rii to the riii, but I decided against it and I don't think Im missing out on much. It actually freed up som money to buy the 85mm 1.8 so that was well worth keeping the a7rii! Thanks for watching!! 👍

@cameron.on.canvas 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike! Great video. Do you have a recommendation for someone getting into photographing weddings and engagements but also passionate about landscape, street, and night photography? Thanks!

@mikesphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I'd say get the A7iii. If you want to do weddings, you want to be focussing on the craziness happening around you, and not worrying about how much battery power you have. And to do weddings seriously, you should look at getting two bodies and two lenses. If you have one with a 16-35mm and the second with a 70-200mm (and a 24-70mm in a bag), you'll pretty much have every focal length you'll ever need and you'll be able to switch from super wide to telephoto in an instant. Thanks for watching 😁👍

@akstralph9752 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this inside sir

@mikesphotography Жыл бұрын

No worries, Thanks for watching 😁👍

@MuahMan 4 жыл бұрын

I don't need any of the new features and I did need the Play Memories time lapse app, so I bought the A7Rii this week from B&H for $1298 with a free bag and 128GB SD cart. Spent the saved money on the Tamron 17-28 2.8 and the Tamron 28-75 2.8. :)

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a fantastic deal. And those two lenses are great as well. I have the 17-28mm and use it all the time. 👍 Thanks for watching.

@WaseemSufi 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video and comparison. What would work best if you are doing real estate, portraits & landscape photography? Thank you!

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Waseem, For those requirements, I'd say get the a7rii. It has the high megapixel count for great portraits and landscapes, and for real estate the dynamic range is great...and with bracketing, it raises it even more.

@webstermickey69 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikesphotography how does bracketing work?

@simeongurr7169 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! This was the perfect video for me as I needed to compare these two cameras as I need an upgrade. I currently shoot with the canon 5diii and it is really showing its age, especially in low light. The question I would like to ask is which camera would you recommend. I will be moving over from canon and will be using canon lenses, so I initially thought the a7iii would be best, however I mainly shoot landscapes and could really benefit from the greater megapixel count. Which would you say is the better option overall? I still feel that the a7iii is the better choice but just wish I could afford the a7riii and have all the above. Thanks in advance.

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Simeon, I'm glad my video has helped! Id still say go for the A7iii. It works much better with the Canon lenses and you can then slowly change your lenses over if you feel the need to. Just make sure you get the mc-11 sigma adapter as that seems to be the best and most reliable. As for the megapixels, if you've come from the 5diii, the A7iii will give you a very similar sized image. I hope that helps 👍

@Vikingdescendent 5 жыл бұрын

You can use an external power pack for the A7Rll and it will cool down the camera. Battery is not an issue.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

That is a good point. I sometimes use an external power pack for time lapses. Which power pack do you use?

@CorentinHarbelot 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid ! Very informative and clear. What is the best adaptator for canon lenses ?

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Canon lenses don't work so well on the A7Rii, but they are ok on the A7iii and newer cameras. I'd suggest the MC-11 adapter from Sigma. This has worked really well for me and my friend who has the Metabones adapter always tries to borrow my adapter! 😆 Thanks for watching. 😁👍

@CorentinHarbelot 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikesphotography thanks for the hints, much appreciated 👍👍👍

@zekirami 5 жыл бұрын

After I see your vedio I feel happy that I bought a7mark3 I wasn't sure which one batter the a7mark2 I like only the 42mp .thanks

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Yes, if you don’t need the 42 megapixels, the a7iii does a really great job! 👍

@kristiangurholt59 Жыл бұрын

The a7RII can be an absolute bargain in 2023. Much better than a7II yet similarly priced, and half of the a7III’s used prices. They were on sale for about 450$ NEW a month ago.

@deepanchatterjee1749 2 жыл бұрын

Take my subscription to your channel as a sign of thankfulness towards your great and comprehensive presentation in the video. Thanks for explaining to the point. Your voice is excellent, the delivery is very friendly and this camera noob(=ME!) has been helped in making a decision on A73 vs A7R2! I'm buying A73! Thanks Mike, thank u so much!🙂🇮🇳

@mikesphotography 2 жыл бұрын

No worries Deepan, Thanks very much for liking, commenting and subscribing, much appreciated! Welcome to the club!! 😁👍

@youngboy4129 2 жыл бұрын

You've made me make my final decision, im going with the A7iii, Thanks 😊

@mikesphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear I could help! 😁👍

@MrRaitzi 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and first comparison with actually comparable samples. To me R ii has detail edge.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

No worries Raitzi, there's no point doing a comparison without examples for people to play with! 👍 I do find myself reaching for the a7rii more than the a7iii when out on a landscape shoot.

@MrRaitzi 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikesphotography I think I will buy the R model but I will have to see how much the price difference is at used market. The thing is that 43Mp gives more flexibility with lenses as you can crop better. Lenses are still very expensive in camera world and this will unlikely never change. I am even considering to start with 16-35mm lens because you can stretch the upper end to about 51mm equivalent when just switching to APS-C mode.(although size of the image goes from 42 -> 18 Mp)

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

That is true. The crop mode does give you more reach. I was shooting a 24hseries event the other day and the crop mode gave me a little bit more with the 100-400mm so I could frame it exactly how I wanted to. 👍

@yazidatik2656 3 жыл бұрын

hello mike, your video is amazing, any suggestions for football i should choose which one, because it uses continues shoot more often

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yazid! I'd say the A7iii as it shoots at 10 frames per second...and also get some really fast memory cards. Also a long lens to get close to the action. Thanks for watching 😁👍

@Mysticfly1000 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, love the comparison video. I'm wondering if you can confirm how is the auto focus on the a7rII with 3rd party lenses?

@mikesphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I'd avoid the a7rii if you rely on autofocusing with third party lenses. I did a couple of corporate photoshoots with the Canon 70-200 f2.8 mkii and the sigma MC-11 and it was hard work ... I basically had to go back to manual focussing ... and hitting the eye for that made it a very hard days work.

@specialized41 5 жыл бұрын

I hope, you make a video about Flashes available for Sony A7 series. Thanks again.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

I still have cheap manual flashes as I learnt the old school way of dialling them in. I’m hopefully getting my hands on a godox in the new year so when I do, I’ll be sure to make a video on it. 👍

@IbrahimaCisse33 5 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of upgrading from my Canon 80D w/ kit lens. I want to travel at the end of the year for 6 months so stuck between these 2. I make youtube videos once a week and shoot documentaries for clients. I also shoot landscapes and a few portraits for photography. Would you recommend I get a decent lens and the a7rii or get the a7iii with the kit lens? Thanks for your time

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

That’s a good question. You’ll really notice the difference when you upgrade! What lens would you get if you bought the a7rii?

@robertpotter9638 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly one of the best comparison videos I've seen. I have the A7r2 and was thinking of selling it to get the A73. I shoot everything really from cars to portraits and wanted a faster burst rate as I've missed a few shots due to the slower burst rate on the R2 also the focusing system is better on the A73 as it has eye auto focus for animals which I know I will use. I also hate the large Raw files and rubbish batteries on the R2. I have also read that the low light performance is better on the A73. However, I love the photos that come out of the A72 they are so crisp and detailed and like being able to crop them a bit more freely (still 40mb though). Are the A73's noticeably different or is it only if I was to print massive pictures out? Thanks and keep up the great work.

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Robert! The Rii does produce great images doesn't it. The only difference I've noticed since getting rid of my A7Rii is the ability to crop in as much when needed, apart from that, the A7iii is so much better with all the things you mentioned from better file sizes to the soooo much more practical Z battery. When I had both, as soon as I shot with the A7iii, I wanted to trade my A7rii in for the A7riii...but couldn't afford it... I've now sold the A7rii and don't miss it. I still print A2 and A1 images from the A7iii and they look fantastic. Thanks for watching 😁👍

@robertpotter9638 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikesphotography Thanks Mike I'm the same couldn't afford the a73 besides, from what I've read the only main difference is faster burst speed and a slightly updated sensor from the a72, think I will get the a73, I'd rather have less megapixels than completely miss the shot due to the slower burst rate. Then save up for the 70-200 f2.8! Thanks again

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good plan...and that 70-200mm f2.8 is absolutely fantastic... I hire it when I need it but never want to return it...😆

@J-Young_photography 5 жыл бұрын

i use A7R2 as i am using a fair bit of manual lens, so battery is not an issue, normally i use at most 2 battery for a full day of shooting. And i like the Super 35 APSC function, which turn my prime lens into 2 different focal lengths lens. i don't shoot video, so it doesn't worry me too much with the weak video function, after all it is an aged camera. I guess i will wait for A7R4 or A9M2 before i upgrade my body.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Hi James, I use the A7r2 a lot as well...I was tempted to upgrade it but I never did and I'm still getting some great photos and video from it. It'll be interesting to see when the A7r4 rumours of release will start circulating... Thanks for watching dude! 👍

@swapnasivadas3111 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike.Thanks for the video.It was really helpful.I am a hobbyist , mostly shooting landscapes, cityscape and portraits at times.Based on your video ,I am leaning towards A7rii mainly for the price and the image quality. It would be good to know your thoughts too.I have a Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens. Does it work well with A7rii?Is there any difference between A7rii and A7iii in terms of weather sealing and durability?

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

No worries, I'm glad I could help. I haven't had any experience with the nikon lenses and the sony cameras yet. The A7rii doesn't work so well with adapted lenses whereas the A7iii does work much better. I ended up selling my canon lenses and getting sony native lenses because of this, before I got the A7iii. I think the weather sealing and durability are very similar with these two. For landscapes and portraits, I do tend to reach for the A7rii, but the battery life is pretty awful...I am getting closer to upgrading and now with the a7riv being released, the A7riii has come down in price so if you can stretch the budget, it might be worth going for that one instead. I hope that helps. 👍

@UfukSahinDenmark 5 жыл бұрын

I have them both and I may confess that I reach more and more to the A7R2. I shoot mostly environmental portraits, landscapes and street photo. When I arrive home and put my sd card into my 5k iMac, the photos from a 42 mp Sony illuminated sensor is simply amazing and the possibility to having 18,5 mp files in APS-C mode can be enough reason for me to prioritize A7R2 against A7III. If I only would have one camera, the A7R2 would be my choice. I need a backup camera, otherwise I will sell them both and go for A7R3... just my 5 cents. :)

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

I pretty much do the same. Whenever we go travelling, I always take the a7rii and I don’t miss the a7iii at all...apart from the batteries of course!! Thanks for watching! 👍

@uorv Жыл бұрын

i have an a7ii do u think getting an a7Rii is good enough to be an “upgrade”

@davidmills5185 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. Great video and pleased to subscribe. Currently debating between the two. I only use a Galaxy Tab A tablet for editing using Photoshop Express to download raw files. Do you think that I would have any issues in downloading the 42mp raw images please?

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

No worries David, and thanks for subscribing! That's a good question...I don't know how the galaxy would handle them, the best bet is to download the files I have in the link in the description and see how it handles them. 👍

@davidmills5185 4 жыл бұрын

It works, thank you so much!!

@nadantagaming2276 2 жыл бұрын

It feels like the A7rii is a great option if you will use it mainly for manual focus lenses. Bidding on one right now. :)

@felicehomestream1650 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your honest opinion. I recently bought, second hand, the A7Rii as it is such a bargain it can't be passed along. Also, its bigger pixel count allows using of E mount (APS-C) lenses in crop mode, still leaving enough for editing. My question is about the extra 1EV in dynamic range, the A7iii provides and how much of a difference it makes for landscape photography, over the advantage of the larger pixel count the A7rii gives for same application. Thanks

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question Felice! The extra megapixel count definitely helps, and having the aps-c mode with 20megapixels is a big bonus....almost like having two cameras in one! I haven’t really noticed the increase in DR. I just bracket my shots when needed and that puts the dynamic range through the roof on either camera! I have found myself grabbing the a7rii more and more these days, especially for landscapes.

@felicehomestream1650 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikesphotography thank you Mike.

@RuturajMokashi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, the video is really insightful. I am in the dilemma of choosing between A7r II and A7 III. I am an novice photographer and wish to purchase a good camera just for the hobby. I like to shoot landscape, nature, street and city life. I won’t be using the camera often. Which one do you recommend?

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend getting the A7iii. The autofocus is much better and the bigger batteries make it so much nicer to shoot with. I took mine out the other day and only had one battery with me, all day; whereas if I had the A7rii, I'd have had to take at least three batteries if not more. Just less hassle with the a7iii. 👍

@tashak8491 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent review but still can’t decide I currently have the a77ii. So lots of A mount g lenses and a sigma 500mm f4.5. My main focus is wildlife and happy with the A77ii. Looking for a second body for general photography landscapes, portraits city scenes etc. Battery life not a major issue, but would like to be able to use my current lenses. I really can’t decide.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

I’d say do some research on how they each work with the A mount to fe mount adapter...my a7rii was a bit laggy when using with the canon lenses and adapter so it would be worth looking into before deciding. I hope that helps. 👍

@jackabossnd.co.7237 5 жыл бұрын

Hey there, after watching the video several times and reading some of the comments I still cant decide on to either stick with canon and go for the EOS R/RP or the A7Rii or A7iii. Currently my only good glass is my Canon 70-200 f2.8 ii on my Canon 80D with a sigma 18-50 F2.8. Your thoughts? Edit 1: I'm mainly a hobbyist focusing on photos, shooting mainly night scenes so my crop sensor dosent perform as well.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question...it really is up to you. They are all great cameras and it would be a fantastic upgrade whichever camera you pick. I haven’t had much experience with the EOS R cameras but from what I hear, it is like the 5div without the mirror. Your 70-200mm will work best on the eos r but you will need an adapter. So you’ll have to adapt the lenses regardless. Will the 18-50mm cover full frame or is that a crop sensor lens? Personally, I’d go with the Sony a7iii. They have much more experience with mirrorless cameras and canon is playing catch-up. The low light capabilities are great and also the Sony sensors are iso invariant whereas the canon sensors are not. Check out this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMeFlZiD2M6sdZs.html I only used the 1200d as an example in that video but the full frame canon sensors are similar. The only downside is that Sony lenses are expensive... I hope that helps. 👍

@MiraiNoha 5 жыл бұрын

Hi tqvmuch for the video, So which one is better for main camera ? im shooting video, fast editing using my phone. please do suggest. thanks

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mirai, I'd say the a7iii. It's much better for video and the colour science has been improved in the picture profiles as well. Also you only need a couple of batteries if you're filming all day whereas with the a7rii, you'd need 4-6 batteries. I hope that helps. 👍

@stuartfit 4 жыл бұрын

In my country the price difference between both cameras are quite big as I just checked from my local market. A7III used with very low shutter count is around USD 1,500 and A7R II used with around 20,000 shutter count is around USD 980. Frankly I have decided to go with the A7R II used as I'm more towards landscape and casual Shooter.

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

That is true. It was around about a year ago when I made this comparison so the price of the a7rii has definitely dropped, especially since the a7riv came out. 👍

@klackon1 5 жыл бұрын

Good, informative video; thank you. I came close to buying an A7RII as a companion to my A7III but decided on an A7II instead. I was able to buy a brand new A7II for £940 during the Sony cashback incentive: an A7RII would have cost an extra £800. Taking into account the slower processing speed in LR, plus the fact that I only display images on a Samsung 55" UHDTV, it made more sense for me to go with the A7II. I will definately check out the 35mm setting on my A7III following this video.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

That’s good to know Pete, and another great option. Even though were told to buy the latest and greatest, some of the older cameras still do a fantastic job. Thanks for the info. 👍

@colinlaborde6619 5 жыл бұрын

l have the one for nikon camera. you get infor let me know. thank you

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

No worries Colin, will do. 👍

@newlight2564 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, thanks for the comparisons between the two, But I want ask for between Sony A7rii and Canon 90D whic one batter ? I should choose Sony A7rii or Canon 90D right? Thank you so much!

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

No worries. It all depends on what you want it for...if you're a hobbyist photographer just getting into photography and want relatively cheap lenses, the 90D is probably the way to go. If you're into landscape photography and/or portraits and want to make big prints form them, the A7rii would be a better bet... On the video side of things, if you want to shoot great quality videos of other people, the A7rii would be better whereas if you're going to shoot vlog style videos for youtube the 90D would be better with its flippy screen. I hope that helps. 👍

@rishirule1 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are worth watching with heights Of photographic( i ) buying a7||| on coming October. .actually I'm upgrading from Canon apsc 7D ..

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rishi! The 7d is a great camera but you’ll notice the difference when moving to full frame and mirrorless...All good!!! 😁👍

@rishirule1 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikesphotography yes it makes an impact 😆

@lancealbon46 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a used Sony a7s (in almost new condition) last year to do Milky Way photography. Now I’m looking at adding a Sony a7rii to my gear, because of the 42mp as I’d like to do landscape and street photography with it. The a7rii I’m looking at has just over 2000 shutter count, includes a Sonnar 55mm 1.8 Prime, and it’s selling for US$1700 for the lot. Seems like a sweet deal then!

@mikesphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good deal. 👍

@vincebaldwin2829 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I’m undecided. I will be shooting portraits, weddings and boudoir. Nothing fast moving. Also where can I find the best deals?

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a hard choice to make but sometimes you just have to take the plunge. Where do you live? I buy a lot of my kit off eBay and then my local camera store is good as well.

@thebeardedgeordiephotography 4 жыл бұрын

I’m sat on the fence about to push the buy button on one of these two cameras! I want to learn Astro landscape and street photography.i have a large collection of vintage primes to use too.....

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

It is tricky between these two. The A7rii has come down in price now but the A7iii is a fantastic camera. If you're shooting with vintage lenses and are manually focussing most of the time...and you don't have to shoot at high drive speeds, the A7rii is probably the one to go for...👍

@thebeardedgeordiephotography 4 жыл бұрын

For astro I have the samyang 14mm f2.8 to pair with the camera. For street I would probably be buying the 50mm 1.8 sony lens for my tight budget... ugh! Decisions decisions 😂

@thickrebel6493 3 жыл бұрын

really nice video, although i think you forgot an important fact about the a7R series in general which is they do not have an AA (low pass) filter. That makes the pictures way sharper compared to any other sensors with AA filter even with mediocre lenses. From a photography standpoint it is definetly a huge plus, but if someone goes for videography maybe the regular a7 is a better choice..

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us know, the Anti Aliasing filters do have pros and cons, I haven't really noticed that much difference between the A7iii and the A7rii when it comes to sharpness...although I think I do need glasses, so that might be the problem for me! 😆 Thanks for watching 😁👍

@chriswang3648 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike thank you so much for the video, I am looking for my first full-frame camera. I mostly shoot landscape and cityscape, after watched your video I think the a7rii is a better option for me and currently the brand new a7r ii is $1,498 compare to a7 iii at $1,998. a7 iii does have some nice new features that i would like to have, which would you suggest? Thanks:)

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, If I was you, I'd go for the a7rii. With the cheaper price you could use the saved cash to put towards a lens. Just make sure you buy some extra batteries. The third party batteries are really cheap for the a7rii and they work really well...I have 6 of them, 4 of which are third party amazon batteries. I hope that helps. 👍

@chriswang3648 5 жыл бұрын

Mike Smith thanks! I finally pull the trigger and got my a7rii. Thank you again for the recommendation!

@ahmedsultan4804 5 жыл бұрын

Hay man how r u I bought a7riii and I choose Tamron 28-75 2.8 and I’m confused between Sony 85 1.8 and Sony 90 2.8 for portrait please advise me and thanks a lot

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ahmed, I’m good thanks, I hope you are good too. I’d say get the 85mm 1.8 for portraits. The 90mm is good but more specialised for macro work. You won’t get the background out of focus as much as with the 85mm due to the smaller maximum aperture. The 90 is also much bigger than the 85 so for practical purposes I’d go with the smaller 85mm. I hope that helps.

@michaelwhite1322 5 жыл бұрын

FWIW, I've been VERY pleased with portraits from the 85mm f1.8. I've never used the 90mm. Instead, I have a Pentax 100mm f2.8 macro that works very well as my macro lens. I've used it as a manual lens and its works great. The autofocus is nice to have for portraits, however, hence the 85mm. Eye Autofocus is the best thing since sliced bread!

@flatbushzombiejuice 3 жыл бұрын

I cant really decide, the 42mp are really appealing to me, since i am mainly going to shot landscape. Also the Price of the a7r II is VERY appealing. But then its a 5 yo camera and i also wanna be able to take pictures of my dog and family and maybe some wildlife. I really would appreciate your thoughts on this... tia, m

@vladiandre 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Mike for landscape, nightscape, portrets, macro did a7r ii will be good choice + the new tamron 17-28. Upgraiding from eos 450d . Or maybe go with d750+sigma 14-24 art or nikkor 20mm 1.8g ed. My budget is around 2500$. Thinkin about for d810 too but for the price 1800$ vs 1350-400 for the a7r ii idk. Thanks.😁

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

They are both great cameras, but the Sony a7rii is more modern technology...I really loved shooting with my dslrs but when I switched to mirrorless, it really changed the way I took photographs. You can see the photo in your viewfinder before you’ve even taken it, it has many of the features that videographers use to get better exposures and it’s a little smaller. On the downside, the lenses are more expensive as they haven’t been around as long as the Nikon’s and canons. Ultimately it’s up to you to make the decision. 👍

@BedGuitarBoy 3 жыл бұрын

Good explanation. I just wondering for beginner like me, should i take A7 series or A7R series? I'm didn't really have a good budget. Which would you recommend if i going to choose the older version of them?

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

If you're on a budget, go for the cheaper one. There are plenty of A7rii cameras on the second hand market now so you should be able to pick up a bargain if you look hard enough. Also the A7ii isn't really worth it as it has minimal features compared to the a7iii. Thanks for watching 😁👍

@perrymacimages 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Very good video. I think the a7rii will work better for me as I shoot portrait, fine art and product photography. This is just a step up to the camera I really what which the LUMIX S1R. Just not in the budget right now. We are still in the middle of a pandemic. Have to be a responsible adult. 😁

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

No worries, it sounds like the a7rii will definitely work well for you. 👍 The pandemic has been anoying to say the least...and having to be a responsible adult is even more annoying! 😆 Thanks for watching 👍

@neilhenderson1766 4 жыл бұрын

great article - i do 360 photography and currently using an a6300 but thinking of taking a step up and also offering real estate video and photos. I'm thinking the a7 rii based on your review - does that add up?

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil! That sounds like a good plan. You can't go far wrong with either to be honest and the extra megapixels will definitely help with the real estate. Also in crop mode, you'll be able to keep shooting with your A6300 crop lenses and still get a decent megapixel count. 😁👍

@duroeulx 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Mike --- thank you so much for the review! I am coming from A6000 and want to add a full frame, torn between A7Rii and A7iii. Uhm, I shoot mostly food photos, travel, and portrait. My guess is the A7Rii, yeah? And since I have built a good base with lenses on the A6000, I can use most of them on the A7Rii. Thoughts? TIA.

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

With your a6000 lenses, I think the a7rii would be a good full frame camera to get. You can still shoot 18mp images in crop mode and when you get some full frame lenses you’ll get the huge 42mp images which would be great for food and portrait images. When I go travelling I do take my a7rii over the a7iii for those very reasons. I have the 10-18mm which is my compact wide angle and then the higher mp count is great for landscapes and having the option of cropping in.

@duroeulx 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the reply! Thank you so much!

@Diamondranchfarmstead 4 жыл бұрын

What camera would you recommend shooting real estate with? I shoot mainly landscape and astrophotography. I have a Nikon D850 for my sports and wildlife and love the resolution that camera has. But I’m looking for a Smaller camera to shoot real estate work with.

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

It all depends on the final use of the photos. I've used the sony a6000 and the 10-18mm successfully for online images. When bracketed and stacked, it can give a really good dynamic range. Other times I'll use the A7rii and the 16-35mm f4. This is a little smaller than the D850 but only by a small amount. I hope that helps. 😀👍

@danielgarza7061 5 жыл бұрын

Hey mike great video i just subscribed... which one is better for cityscapes. I love heights so I climb towers..and I will like to pictures up there

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

They’d both be great for that. If you want higher megapixels, go for the a7rii, if you need a fraction better low light and great battery life, go for the a7iii...to be honest you wouldn’t go far wrong with either camera.

@danielgarza7061 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikesphotography thanks mike im kinda leaning towards the a7iii because like you said its better all around. 2 questions.. do you really think the extra megapixel makes a difference? And what's a good lens to start with for night cityscapes

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

The extra megapixel doesn’t really make that much difference. I’ve printed images from both cameras and they’ve come out great. 👍

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

And for a lens for night cityscapes...I have the batis 25mm which is fantastic quality...if you need wider, I’d suggest the 15mm Laowa. If you’re on a budget, the 14mm samyang is good.

@UncleAlpha1 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike! Why not just get both! 1 for primary and 1 for back up! :)

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Amen brother! That’s what I did!! 😎👊

@thomasmaes6620 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, I'm actually deciding between the a7ii and a7rii (for budget reasons). I was wondering which one to get? I would primarily use it for landscape photography and maybe in the future some wildlife. It's gonna be my travel camera when the world is going back to normal and I can finally backpack again. I found the a7ii + 28-70 kit lens for 1100$ and a7rii body for 1350$ So I'm wondering if it's worth it? Also, I'm deciding between the sony 16-35 f/4 and sony 24-105 f/4 any advice there? I like the wide-angle for landscape but I also like zooming in more to make the background bigger... with the a7ii I can use the kit lens for the extra mm if I go for the 16-35 but with the a7rii + 24-105 it would be better if I come across some amazing wildlife.. decisions decisions...

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas, Haha!! The perils of photography shopping...there are always so many choices to make with all the kit that is available out there...so I feel your pain! I'd say go for the A7rii and the 24-105mm. This will give you more reach at the long end and with those extra megapixels, you can crop in on your shot and still have plenty of resolution to spare...so even closer on wildlife. Then for landscapes, the A7rii is such a great camera...loads of resolution and detail. I hope that helps and thanks for watching. 👍

@randychuah 5 жыл бұрын

I've got an honest question. Why would one use the 35mm mode if it can later be cropped in post ? Or is it really more for videos?

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Good question Randy! I’ve used it for a few jobs where they just had the need for online images.... and 20 megapixels was more than enough. And yes, it is a great function for video. I often use it for Marco shots in these videos and also all of the talking pieces to camera have been filmed in crop mode with the 25mm batis. 👍 It’s just a nice function to have really.

@irakass6089 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I just subscribed. So here is my dilemma I have an A6000 with a number of nice lenses. The new sony apsc cameras are not a significant advantage for me. Most things I shoot are slow or don't move at all; but I do use available light indoors a lot. If they came out with an advanced sensor (bsi) apsc with a front control dial and a large viewfinder ( I wear glasses) I would go for that, but I don't see that happening soon. My question is would I notice a large difference between the 18 mp crop mode on the a7rii and my 6000. Eventually I can see buying some full frame lenses and I can adapt some old olympus glass (not as old as me though;-). Any suggestions on other alternatives?

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Now that is a good question...I think the crop mode on the a7rii and your a6000 would be very similar. I have shot many real estate photos with the crop mode and the 10-18mm, and the companies I worked for have been more than happy with the results. It might be a good way of you getting into full frame gradually without the need to buy full frame lenses right away. You'd also have the advantage of IBIS and if you ever shoot video, 4k options. I hope that helps. Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing, much appreciated.

@irakass6089 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikesphotography thanks, that helps.

@daveeverett9341 5 жыл бұрын

Been shooting the A7rii for a year. File size is an obstacle and an asset. Next Sony body will be the A7iii

@mikesphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Dave, I completely agree. The file size can be a massive hindrance....and at the same time comes in really handy! The a7iii is a fantastic camera although I do keep reaching for my a7rii when shooting landscapes.

@MSMAVERICKMUSE 3 жыл бұрын

Really torn still - I want a camera for beauty portraits for a personal project to print but also like a7III for overall specs. Curious if you think the a7III gets good enough MB for printing say a coffee table book

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

The A7iii would have more than enough megapixels for a book. I printed an A2 poster from a print from that camera and it has come out great. Thanks for watching 😁👍

@MSMAVERICKMUSE 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikesphotography thank you so much for the reply! And my pleasure x

@brettwalker6618 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, I'm looking at upgrading from my Sony A6000 to an A7R II. I shoot photos primarily so video is not really a concern of mine. I mostly shoot portraits, landscape, and cars (both rolling and stills) but I rarely go over the medium shooting speed on the a6000 which I'm guessing is around 7 or 8 shots per second. I have also been able to find the A7R II for around $800 to $900 USD which is very affordable. I guess my only real concern is if the A7R II will be able to keep up with new tech because I wouldn't be upgrading for a few years.

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

If you're used to the a6000, the a7rii will be very familiar to you. The frame rate in the fast mode is at about 5 shots per second so that would be a bit slower, but you would see quite an increase in quality and in the ability to crop in and getting closer in lightroom to check the focus and details. I still use my a7rii today, especially for portraits and landscape and I think it'll be still good in years to come. You could compare it to the new tech but if you look at the images it can produce, I think it would be hard to tell the difference. 👍

@hidanielbalazs 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comparison. I'll go with A7III. It fits my need better.

@mikesphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I'm glad I could help you decide. 😁👍

@estherblanco3500 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike! amazing video thanks so much! Im still confusing about the RII or 7III. I will use it for underwater photography (caves, open ocean, portraits) and Im worry about the battery life, because I will used for photo and video. I was ready to buy the 7iii but Price of 7rii is lower now . so...still confused! I will used it with the Sony 16-35mm f4 lense. What do you think??? thanks so mucho for your help.

@mikesphotography 3 жыл бұрын

No worries, how long would you normally be underwater for? The A7rii does eat through batteries, especially with video so if this is a concern, I'd get the A7iii, that thing seems to last for ages! Thanks for watching. 😁👍

@estherblanco3500 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikesphotography About 100minutes in total with surface time. (I cant change batteries on board). But, I think im already decided fot the 7III. thaaanks so much for your help!!