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what caused the increase in price of a7c? It's been $1.5k for at least a month (when i started tracking it). I would have loved to purchase it then when it was $1.1k.
You're right actually - not sure what has caused that increase! It's maybe the release of the Fujifilm X100VI (and the lack of availability of that camera). The a7C is an excellent alternative for street photography at a much more reasonable price, so possibly that! Hopefully it settles back down to the same price again soon!
@@darkanszathmary2487if you are new to photography, the a7c is absolutely a great camera, it’s high enough resolution and has a good sensor. Invest in some good lenses to pair with the camera and it is a great camera. I personally use mine with a sigma 24-70 f2.8.
@@darkanszathmary2487 my main cameras are A7RIV’s. The A7C is very capable, and image quality, ability to edit the files, and autofocus are absolutely good enough for professional work. The limitations on the A7C are the single card slot, low flash sync speed (1/160 versus the typical 1/250) and only a single shutter. The single card slot means this camera cannot be used for once in a lifetime events. You cannot shoot weddings with this with this as your main camera. Card failures are rare, but still happen. I only use high quality cards and they’ve failed on me. The lower sync speed means you cannot capture faster movement with while using the flash and if you want to use flash on a bright day, you need a much more powerful flash. Not that big of a deal. The single shutter is only an issue with large aperture lenses on bright days. You cannot shoot over 1/4000 unless you go into electronic shutter (which can be an issue in regard to bit depth and movement). Also, if you use fast primes with the electronic first curtain shutter on bright days you may notice the bokeh is truncated and distracting. These are all issues an enthusiast user may never notice, but a professional would. A professional would be better served with a A7III over the A7C. It’s a great camera. I wish the EVF was a little better, but it was never a problem.
Can confirm Sony A7C is goated and belong in the hall of fame of portable full frame monster. At $1k used it’s the best budget full frame options for any new creators. Thanks for spreading the word on this! Hope prices don’t go up too much 😅
Yes! Such a good little camera and a steal at £1k! I don't think this video is going to get enough attention for it to affect the prices tbh 😅 thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
I purchased a A7C, Sony 55 1.8, and a Sigma 90mm 2.8, from MPB over the last 2 months. Everything is in very good physical and working condition. Also picked up a Sony 40mm 2.5G. I wanted a smaller FF kit to compliment my Nikon Z's.
Great - I've had good experiences with MPB in the past with both buying and selling gear, so it's great to hear someone else who has had a good experience too, particularly with buying this camera. Sounds like you've invested in a great setup! I hope you like the camera! Thanks for the comment 👌
Bought my a7c 5 days ago used for 1050€ and a Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 for 400€. many reviewers complain about the lack of function buttons or the small viewfinder. yes, the evf in the a7iii is significantly larger, but since i switched from the 77m2 from 2014, i didn't notice it negatively. i once held a 7iii to my eye in the store, yes, but i prefer the smaller body for street photography. with the a77ii everyone ran away with the a7c i hardly stand out and i am hardly noticed. with the a7c i can assign the wheel and all the buttons on the back to my preferences, even the REC button is freely selectable. And the AF tracking is brilliant for street.
That's an excellent deal - I'm definitely keen to pick up the Tamron at some point, or possibly the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8. And yes, I agree with your points about the a7C - it is a lot less conspicuous, especially for street photography, which is excellent! Thanks for the comment!
Glad it was helpful for you! Awesome - there are loads of great places to see in Scotland, especially for photography. My main picks would be Edinburgh (it's a beautiful city!), Glen Coe (unbelievable valley with mountains all around), Isle of Skye, Isle of Arran (my namesake!) and Glen Nevis (and Ben Nevis while you're at it)! Hope this helps 😁
i chose to buy the A7c in September last year right before the second version came out. i did this cause im switching from canon and honestly didnt want to fully commit and buy a a7iv. but now this damn camera has done great things for me and will definitely keep it as a back up in the future if i decide to pull the trigger on a bigger body camera
Nice one! Glad you've had a good experience with both switching to Sony and with the a7C - I love mine! Are you still planning on picking up an a7IV? Thanks for the comment!
I think the A7C is an excellent option for a first time user of Sony Full Frame as it's really feature-packed despite being a lot cheaper than Sony's other full-frame offerings, so yeah, it could be a good option for you! Cheers for watching 😁
Thank you! Touching the screen only allows you to select focus unfortunately - only Sony cameras with the newer menu system allow you to change the settings with touch too. It’s quite easy to get used to using the buttons though, and if you take the time to set up the ‘My Menu’ and Function menu within the camera, it makes the experience a lot better 😊
@@arranpbrown Thank you for the quiq reply and answer! Do you think there is any other full frame camera better for video in low light at similar price from sony?
@GalaxyArtMedia the only other option I would suggest is possibly the A7 III as you can get that even cheaper than the A7C now. However, it's missing some of the features of the A7C, but uses the same sensor. The A7C is very capable in low light - I managed to capture video of the aurora borealis the other night by boosting the ISO up to maximum and it was pretty special! Hope this helps 🙂
Yeah, I also like the design of the a7C! The A7IV is an absolute workhorse of a camera though. The original A7C could definitely be a solid B-cam for that camera I think. Thanks for the kind comment - I appreciate that mate!
I'm definitely tempted by the A7C II, but I'm actually more interested in the a6700 as a B-cam to my A7C, as it's far cheaper than the A7C II and packs in a tonne of features! Currently using the ZV-E10, but really missing the built in stabilisation of something like the a6700! What about you?
@@arranpbrown Makes total sense! Similar to you actually. I've got the A7IV as my main cam and the ZV-E10 as my runabout camera for vlogs/b-cam. Such a great little camera as you know, but I would've loved to have picked up the ZV-E1 👌🏻
@TheLifeOfABroski Nice one! Yeah, the ZV-E10 is excellent value for the price to be honest - the only thing I'm missing is the lack of IBIS to be honest! Sounds like a great setup you have, though!
Thanks for sharing the information abd sample of picture. In Jul '24 I just bought a7c for the first time I had camera (usually just take from my android). I wanted to upgrade it but since i watch your youtube, i will keep using a7c.
Nice one! Yes, I'm still using the a7C and it's still excellent for photo and video in 2024, and I think it still will be more than enough for most users for a good few years yet! It's always tempting to upgrade to the latest tech, but I would only recommend upgrading if you identify with 100% certainty that you need one of the newer features that one of the new cameras offer. Thanks for the comment and sharing your experience!
Yeah, agreed in terms of compactness, but I would prefer to have a fast prime on my camera than the kit lens to be honest. That's just my personal preference though!
Probably a 35mm tbh - it's another standard focal length that is often used for street photography and looks really good in my opinion! You could go for Sony's 35mm f1.8 lens, or if you're on a bit of a tighter budget, you could try Samyang's 35mm f1.8, which is quite a bit cheaper. Full disclosure - I haven't tried either of those lenses, but if I was into street photography then that's probably where I would start personally. Hope this helps!
thank you very much! a very small viewfinder (in my A6300/6400 it is larger) and still the same bad screen are the only reasons why I did not buy A7C After DSLR cameras, I find it hard to look at such a poor-quality viewfinder, and my dormouse screens are even worse
That's a good point - the viewfinder is a weak point of the a7C! I picked up an a6700 recently and because the magnification is higher, the viewfinder appears a lot larger and is a lot more usable. Thanks for the comment!
@@arranpbrown it’s on my raidar along with the 35mm 1.4 gm. In time, I know I’ll need another body then this becomes my back up. I’ve got an IG with 94k and about 30m views so time to get my gear sorted. Plus managing a few companies social media around the globe. Exciting times ahead with new equipment.
I never used PP, any if them, I like the color out of the camera, images are clear. Well, If you know how to shoot video, it's not all about 10 bit color or it's not all about 4k 60 fps, it's about how you shoot videos,
Nice - yeah, I agree that the colours straight out of the camera are great! And yeah, also true about 10-bit video, but I sometimes wish I had a bit more flexibility to play around with the colours in post. Definitely not a deal-breaker though! Love this camera!
Really great video! Do you have any other lens recommendations for the a7c that don’t completely break the bank? I’m more familiar with the apsc lenses. Thanks!
Thanks for the kind comment! If you want more of an all rounder lens then I would recommend looking at something like the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8, or the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8. The version 1 of the Tamron (there is now a G2 version too) can be picked up on MPB second-hand for around £500-600. The Sigma can be picked up for £640-670. The Sigma is a decent amount smaller than the Tamron, so might be the better choice if you are looking to travel with the a7C. If you are looking for primes, then the 85mm f/1.8 from Sony is a great lens for portraits and can often be picked up for under £400 - I made a video about it here: th-cam.com/video/6SnTPtVSPLU/w-d-xo.html. I hope this helps a bit!
Just to note cheap option 1 A7 mk1 TT urn it into a DSlR and a LA-EA 4 plus some dirt cheap Minolta A series Glass £15 50mm F1.7 £ 18 28mmF2.8 £10 28-80 F3.5 £22 79-210 F4.5 Plus a Sony to Minolta hotshoe adapter £13 plus a Minolta 5600 HS-D £25 So cheap but that Minolta glass is so sharp
Yes! Sure, I'll have a think about a video on that. I think that might be helpful to some people as SLOG 3 can be a bit of a pain to use with 8-bit footage if you don't have your settings dialed in correctly, but it is still usable and you can achieve some nice results from my experience. Thanks for the suggestion!
I think it's totally fine as long as you buy it from a reputable source like MPB or a camera shop. As long as the place you buy it from vets the units appropriately then you should be fine. Fundamentally, as long as the sensor is in perfect condition and the rest of the camera is in good working order, you are going to achieve exactly the same results as you would with a brand new camera. It's just up to you whether you want to pay £/$2-300 more to get a nice, brand new body. Hope this helps and thanks for the comment! 👌
Hey nice video, i am planning to buy a camera and i am stuck with sony a6700 and sony a7c. From all the videos i have seen a6700 seems a much better deal for the money than a7c . Since the only upsides if 7c is the full frame sensor and its low light capabilities, also being a full frame sensor the lenses are expensive. But still everyone praises the a7c more than a6700 why is it? And which one should i buy?
If you're not fussed about full frame, then I would suggest going for the a6700 - I've got that camera too and it's absolutely excellent! As you said, the lenses are far cheaper, having 10-bit footage makes a good difference when colour grading, and having 4K 60p and 120p is super nice from a video perspective. The viewfinder on the a6700 is also better than the a7C as it has a better magnification so appears much larger. Maybe I need to make a video comparing the two cameras 🤔 I only got the a6700 a few months ago, but it's an excellent camera, especially for the price! Full frame does produce slightly sharper and better image quality in my experience though, but it's only noticeable if you are comparing both images side by side. Hope this helps!
No worries! Yes, I can understand why people love the silver a7C haha - it's a nice looking camera! I personally prefer the all-black, but that's just me 😅 I hope you're happy with whichever camera you end up choosing!
“ An absolutely cracking deal in 2024.” I hope so. I just purchased one last week. I also purchased the Sony 35/2.5 lens. I couldn’t wait for the Fuji X100VI and canceled my order. I don’t want to wait a year or two for my next camera. I do street photography and video clips. I’m not too keen on the flip out screen. When the screen is flipped out the camera is more noticeable and awkward to use. Good for videographers. Not so good for photographers. I’m not amused that this body has only one wheel so I have to use the scroll wheel on the back to control the aperture. This has been corrected in the A7Cii but that doesn’t help me. I understand the IBIS isn’t stellar. It is OK for photography but less so for video. I value small and lightweight gear. That is the main attraction for me to check out the A7C. I want to experience full frame to see if I can notice the difference in image quality between full frame and APSC. I’m glad to see there are some small lenses to use on this body. Some Sony and 3rd party lenses are too large and heavy. More will be revealed. I also want to experience Sony autofocus. I’m setting the camera up. Going through the Sony menus and submenus is not fun. I’m challenged finding the features I want. Also, there is a difference between Fuji and Sony nomenclature. I’m hoping I will enjoy this body as much as you. Mask On Nurse Marty(Ret)
Thanks for the in-depth comment and for sharing your thoughts. Hopefully you like the camera - I agree with a lot of things you said, especially regarding the IBIS, lack of physical dials for changing settings, and the menus being convoluted. Unfortunately no camera is going to be perfect for everyone, but I personally really like the A7C, despite it's quite obvious flaws! I think the A7C II is even more compelling as they fixed a lot of the issues with the original A7C, but the price of the OG A7C just makes it such a good deal now I think. I hope you enjoy your experience with it!
Can I buy it in 2024? Its my first time buying a camera which should be light weight and good at city street and skyline videography and photography both. I am gonna record vloging as well. Please guide me regarding lenses as well. I don't have any idea of lenses.
Ahh interesting - maybe the prices are substantially different in the European market, but in the UK and US, I can still see these hovering around the £1000 or $1000 mark. Good job finding one for a decent price anyway! €1200 is very reasonable for this with the 50mm f/1.8!
You're not just getting a "crop factor" with APS-C lenses, they are literally designed to have a different focal plane. If you stick a full frame lens on an APS-C camera and walk back to the same equivalent focal length, the full frame lens will be softer due to the affect of light diffusion similar to f/22 because you are only using the center of the lens. The APS-C lenses are designed to use the entire lens, so it's not fair to say the difference is the trivial crop factor math in your head.
I think it's really up to what you value from a camera - if you value portability, then the A7C still has the slight edge over the A7 III. Plus some (including myself) prefer the versatility of the fully articulating screen that the A7C provides. The colours of the A7C have been updated since the A7III too and there is less of the magenta shift, so I think if you are planning on shooting JPEG's rather than RAW, then that could be a factor too. I think the ergonomics, the viewfinder and the dual SD card slots are a big draw of the A7III over the A7C too though, so really up to you what matters most to you 😁
Hi,thanks for the interesting video. I really admire people who maintain their equipment for a long time. I would like to have a Sony A7C and may buy it in a few months. Finally, I" d like to tell you that you remind me of Anthoine Griezman!😉
No worries - glad you enjoyed it! If you get the A7C, then hopefully you enjoy using it - I still love mine! Hahaha I've never had that one before! Usually people say I look like Mr Beast for some reason 🤣
@arranpbrown I thought the landscape from Scotland was similar to England's,but now I realise it isn't. To a certain extent, those brownish and reddish tones of Scotland landscape, reminds me of Marruecos. Have you ever been there?
Nice one - I'm jealous!! The A7C II looks so nice - Sony have really refined an already-fantastic little camera! That's good to hear you still use your original A7C too! Thanks for the comment 🙌
Nice review and while the positive comments you’ve made about this camera are valid the better “BARGAIN in 2024” by far for roughly the same price would be a used a7III. The compactness of the a7c is made possible by the removal of the a7III’s full size EVF and replacing it with a tiny, difficult to view rangefinder type eye piece that makes tracking moving subjects or even seeing the focus point more difficult. With a lens on both cameras the “compactness” is lost on all but the pancake kit lens as the size/weight difference with lens is minimal. The a7c lacks external buttons of the a7III needed for adjusting important features without diving into the menu. It doesn’t even have a front control dial required for adjustments shooting in Manual. The a7c shutter had to be redesigned to shrink the body resulting in it losing the 1/8000 shutter speed often used for improved bokeh with fast glass. And for paid work the lack of dual card slots is a risk to be avoided. And finally, sales volume of the a7III dwarfed that of the a7c providing for far more used a7III cameras for sale. Your experience may be different but having owned both (still own an a7III) I prefer both the ergonomics and performance of the a7III.
All fair points! I personally love having the fully articulating screen on the A7C though, which is something you don't get on the A7 III. Also, I don't have any need for dual card slots to be honest, so that's not really a problem for me. The viewfinder is a bit small and isn't the best, but I definitely haven't found it to be a deal-breaker, personally. I think it all depends on how you use the camera, and they are both good options, just for different users! Thanks for your comment! 😁
@@arranpbrown I shoot with both and while the IV is technically superior, especially its video capabilities, they are quite similar shooting action sports. I often put a 35 1.4 on one and an 85 1.4 on the other shooting combat sports and I can't really tell the difference. Suggestion - should you have the chance give the a7III a try. It's now almost six years old but it still rocks with the newer gear. Thanks for dialoging.
Yeah, it seems to vary in price by region quite a lot from this and and some of the other comments 😔 hopefully it goes down in price soon, because it's a great camera! Thanks for the comment 👌
I'm not sure to be fair - it still offers something fairly unique in their line up, which is a compact full-frame body for a much lower price than their other models, so maybe they'll continue to make them for a little while yet, like they have with the Sony a7III up until now! I think it's a compelling option as a first full-frame camera for existing Sony APS-C users where the A7C II might be too high a price for someone who isn't sure if they are serious about photography/videography yet.
To be fair, I've not seen it anywhere close to that price ever. From what I can see, the price of the A7C II is still over £1900. Where did you buy it from? I would obviously recommend getting the A7C II if you can find it for the price you've said, but I can't see anywhere offering it for that!
Yup, agreed - I'd say that's probably the biggest downside of this camera, but it still produces good quality video despite this. Definitely won't work for everyone though!
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what caused the increase in price of a7c? It's been $1.5k for at least a month (when i started tracking it). I would have loved to purchase it then when it was $1.1k.
You're right actually - not sure what has caused that increase! It's maybe the release of the Fujifilm X100VI (and the lack of availability of that camera). The a7C is an excellent alternative for street photography at a much more reasonable price, so possibly that! Hopefully it settles back down to the same price again soon!
It's useful to mention that the A7C is really just a compact A7III. Great sensor and AF. It's my back up camera for professional photography.
Yeah, very good point! Thanks for the comment! 👌
I actually prefer it to the a7iii becauee of the updated AF and improved colours.
And what is your main camera? And also if one would like to get into professional photography would the sony a7c be enough for that in your opinion?
@@darkanszathmary2487if you are new to photography, the a7c is absolutely a great camera, it’s high enough resolution and has a good sensor. Invest in some good lenses to pair with the camera and it is a great camera. I personally use mine with a sigma 24-70 f2.8.
@@darkanszathmary2487 my main cameras are A7RIV’s. The A7C is very capable, and image quality, ability to edit the files, and autofocus are absolutely good enough for professional work.
The limitations on the A7C are the single card slot, low flash sync speed (1/160 versus the typical 1/250) and only a single shutter.
The single card slot means this camera cannot be used for once in a lifetime events. You cannot shoot weddings with this with this as your main camera. Card failures are rare, but still happen. I only use high quality cards and they’ve failed on me.
The lower sync speed means you cannot capture faster movement with while using the flash and if you want to use flash on a bright day, you need a much more powerful flash. Not that big of a deal.
The single shutter is only an issue with large aperture lenses on bright days. You cannot shoot over 1/4000 unless you go into electronic shutter (which can be an issue in regard to bit depth and movement). Also, if you use fast primes with the electronic first curtain shutter on bright days you may notice the bokeh is truncated and distracting.
These are all issues an enthusiast user may never notice, but a professional would. A professional would be better served with a A7III over the A7C.
It’s a great camera. I wish the EVF was a little better, but it was never a problem.
Got a used one locally for $700 with a 50mm 1.8 and peak design backpack included 🤯
That’s some crazy value!! Nice one! 👌
What used market place do you use?
Where did you buy
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Can confirm Sony A7C is goated and belong in the hall of fame of portable full frame monster.
At $1k used it’s the best budget full frame options for any new creators.
Thanks for spreading the word on this! Hope prices don’t go up too much 😅
Yes! Such a good little camera and a steal at £1k! I don't think this video is going to get enough attention for it to affect the prices tbh 😅 thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
I purchased a A7C, Sony 55 1.8, and a Sigma 90mm 2.8, from MPB over the last 2 months. Everything is in very good physical and working condition. Also picked up a Sony 40mm 2.5G. I wanted a smaller FF kit to compliment my Nikon Z's.
Great - I've had good experiences with MPB in the past with both buying and selling gear, so it's great to hear someone else who has had a good experience too, particularly with buying this camera. Sounds like you've invested in a great setup! I hope you like the camera! Thanks for the comment 👌
Bought my a7c 5 days ago used for 1050€ and a Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 for 400€. many reviewers complain about the lack of function buttons or the small viewfinder. yes, the evf in the a7iii is significantly larger, but since i switched from the 77m2 from 2014, i didn't notice it negatively. i once held a 7iii to my eye in the store, yes, but i prefer the smaller body for street photography. with the a77ii everyone ran away with the a7c i hardly stand out and i am hardly noticed. with the a7c i can assign the wheel and all the buttons on the back to my preferences, even the REC button is freely selectable. And the AF tracking is brilliant for street.
That's an excellent deal - I'm definitely keen to pick up the Tamron at some point, or possibly the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8. And yes, I agree with your points about the a7C - it is a lot less conspicuous, especially for street photography, which is excellent! Thanks for the comment!
Very helpful video brother! Heading to Scotland next year, would love to hear some of your suggestions, sounds like you've got good taste.
Glad it was helpful for you! Awesome - there are loads of great places to see in Scotland, especially for photography. My main picks would be Edinburgh (it's a beautiful city!), Glen Coe (unbelievable valley with mountains all around), Isle of Skye, Isle of Arran (my namesake!) and Glen Nevis (and Ben Nevis while you're at it)! Hope this helps 😁
Seems a very versatile camera; all its facets really clearly explained here, as always!
i chose to buy the A7c in September last year right before the second version came out. i did this cause im switching from canon and honestly didnt want to fully commit and buy a a7iv. but now this damn camera has done great things for me and will definitely keep it as a back up in the future if i decide to pull the trigger on a bigger body camera
Nice one! Glad you've had a good experience with both switching to Sony and with the a7C - I love mine! Are you still planning on picking up an a7IV? Thanks for the comment!
The A7iv and A7C are the perfect combination
I have an oooooold Nikon D600 and have always wanted to go mirrorless… Looked at Nikon and Sony models… this may be a good way to get into mirrorless…
I think the A7C is an excellent option for a first time user of Sony Full Frame as it's really feature-packed despite being a lot cheaper than Sony's other full-frame offerings, so yeah, it could be a good option for you! Cheers for watching 😁
upgraded from A6000 to A7C M1 Tamron 28-75 2.8. the best decision so far.
Amazing! That's a really nice upgrade, especially with such a versatile lens 😁 glad you're enjoying the new setup 👌
@@arranpbrown looking to invest in the tamron 17-28 2.8. That will cover everything in between
Yeah, great little combo of the two lenses if you can get them both!
@@arranpbrowngot my ultra wide lens ❤ now covered from 17-75 at 2.8
Awesome!! That's a great range of focal lengths 😁
Good video! Does the articulate touch screen does give you the option to change camera setings or just to select focus?
Thank you! Touching the screen only allows you to select focus unfortunately - only Sony cameras with the newer menu system allow you to change the settings with touch too. It’s quite easy to get used to using the buttons though, and if you take the time to set up the ‘My Menu’ and Function menu within the camera, it makes the experience a lot better 😊
@@arranpbrown Thank you for the quiq reply and answer! Do you think there is any other full frame camera better for video in low light at similar price from sony?
@GalaxyArtMedia the only other option I would suggest is possibly the A7 III as you can get that even cheaper than the A7C now. However, it's missing some of the features of the A7C, but uses the same sensor. The A7C is very capable in low light - I managed to capture video of the aurora borealis the other night by boosting the ISO up to maximum and it was pretty special! Hope this helps 🙂
As an A7IV user I've always loved the look and design of the A7C & II. Great video mate!
Yeah, I also like the design of the a7C! The A7IV is an absolute workhorse of a camera though. The original A7C could definitely be a solid B-cam for that camera I think. Thanks for the kind comment - I appreciate that mate!
@@arranpbrown Definitely man! What would you consider upgrading to going forward?
I'm definitely tempted by the A7C II, but I'm actually more interested in the a6700 as a B-cam to my A7C, as it's far cheaper than the A7C II and packs in a tonne of features! Currently using the ZV-E10, but really missing the built in stabilisation of something like the a6700! What about you?
@@arranpbrown Makes total sense! Similar to you actually. I've got the A7IV as my main cam and the ZV-E10 as my runabout camera for vlogs/b-cam. Such a great little camera as you know, but I would've loved to have picked up the ZV-E1 👌🏻
@TheLifeOfABroski Nice one! Yeah, the ZV-E10 is excellent value for the price to be honest - the only thing I'm missing is the lack of IBIS to be honest! Sounds like a great setup you have, though!
Thanks for sharing the information abd sample of picture. In Jul '24 I just bought a7c for the first time I had camera (usually just take from my android). I wanted to upgrade it but since i watch your youtube, i will keep using a7c.
Nice one! Yes, I'm still using the a7C and it's still excellent for photo and video in 2024, and I think it still will be more than enough for most users for a good few years yet! It's always tempting to upgrade to the latest tech, but I would only recommend upgrading if you identify with 100% certainty that you need one of the newer features that one of the new cameras offer. Thanks for the comment and sharing your experience!
I think it matches well with the pancake 16-50 zoom kit lens for compactness. 3.5" (88.9 mm) front of the lens to the back viewfinder.
Yeah, agreed in terms of compactness, but I would prefer to have a fast prime on my camera than the kit lens to be honest. That's just my personal preference though!
if i already own a 50mm lens what would be the next best lens to get if wanting to shoot more street photography? thanks
Probably a 35mm tbh - it's another standard focal length that is often used for street photography and looks really good in my opinion! You could go for Sony's 35mm f1.8 lens, or if you're on a bit of a tighter budget, you could try Samyang's 35mm f1.8, which is quite a bit cheaper. Full disclosure - I haven't tried either of those lenses, but if I was into street photography then that's probably where I would start personally. Hope this helps!
thank you very much!
a very small viewfinder (in my A6300/6400 it is larger) and still the same bad screen are the only reasons why I did not buy A7C
After DSLR cameras, I find it hard to look at such a poor-quality viewfinder, and my dormouse screens are even worse
That's a good point - the viewfinder is a weak point of the a7C! I picked up an a6700 recently and because the magnification is higher, the viewfinder appears a lot larger and is a lot more usable. Thanks for the comment!
I keep hearing great reviews on this system.
Many pros still using it after many years and even as a back up to more expensive cameras.
Yeah, it's a fantastic camera, and I still think it will be relevant for years to come, especially with the reduced price!
@@arranpbrown it’s on my raidar along with the 35mm 1.4 gm. In time, I know I’ll need another body then this becomes my back up.
I’ve got an IG with 94k and about 30m views so time to get my gear sorted.
Plus managing a few companies social media around the globe.
Exciting times ahead with new equipment.
Good luck with it all! 😁
I absolutely love the A7C. I have two and they are great tools 🛠️
Nice! Yeah, agreed - it's a great camera!! 😁
I never used PP, any if them, I like the color out of the camera, images are clear. Well, If you know how to shoot video, it's not all about 10 bit color or it's not all about 4k 60 fps, it's about how you shoot videos,
Nice - yeah, I agree that the colours straight out of the camera are great! And yeah, also true about 10-bit video, but I sometimes wish I had a bit more flexibility to play around with the colours in post. Definitely not a deal-breaker though! Love this camera!
Really great video! Do you have any other lens recommendations for the a7c that don’t completely break the bank? I’m more familiar with the apsc lenses. Thanks!
Thanks for the kind comment! If you want more of an all rounder lens then I would recommend looking at something like the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8, or the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8. The version 1 of the Tamron (there is now a G2 version too) can be picked up on MPB second-hand for around £500-600. The Sigma can be picked up for £640-670. The Sigma is a decent amount smaller than the Tamron, so might be the better choice if you are looking to travel with the a7C. If you are looking for primes, then the 85mm f/1.8 from Sony is a great lens for portraits and can often be picked up for under £400 - I made a video about it here: th-cam.com/video/6SnTPtVSPLU/w-d-xo.html. I hope this helps a bit!
Just to note cheap option 1 A7 mk1 TT urn it into a DSlR and a LA-EA 4 plus some dirt cheap Minolta A series
Glass
£15 50mm F1.7
£ 18 28mmF2.8
£10 28-80 F3.5
£22 79-210 F4.5
Plus a Sony to Minolta hotshoe adapter £13 plus a Minolta 5600 HS-D £25
So cheap but that Minolta glass is so sharp
Yes, that is very cheap! If it works for you though, then that's what matters. Thanks for the comment!
Do you use SLOG3 with this camera? Could you do a video showing your workflow for SLOG3?
Yes! Sure, I'll have a think about a video on that. I think that might be helpful to some people as SLOG 3 can be a bit of a pain to use with 8-bit footage if you don't have your settings dialed in correctly, but it is still usable and you can achieve some nice results from my experience. Thanks for the suggestion!
I've been eyeing it on the second hand market. I want a point and shoot that I can slap my vintage lenses on.
Nice one! I think this camera would look really nice with some vintage lenses on it - especially the silver version!
Do you feel that buying used camera bodies is good?
I think it's totally fine as long as you buy it from a reputable source like MPB or a camera shop. As long as the place you buy it from vets the units appropriately then you should be fine. Fundamentally, as long as the sensor is in perfect condition and the rest of the camera is in good working order, you are going to achieve exactly the same results as you would with a brand new camera. It's just up to you whether you want to pay £/$2-300 more to get a nice, brand new body. Hope this helps and thanks for the comment! 👌
Hey nice video, i am planning to buy a camera and i am stuck with sony a6700 and sony a7c. From all the videos i have seen a6700 seems a much better deal for the money than a7c . Since the only upsides if 7c is the full frame sensor and its low light capabilities, also being a full frame sensor the lenses are expensive.
But still everyone praises the a7c more than a6700 why is it? And which one should i buy?
If you're not fussed about full frame, then I would suggest going for the a6700 - I've got that camera too and it's absolutely excellent! As you said, the lenses are far cheaper, having 10-bit footage makes a good difference when colour grading, and having 4K 60p and 120p is super nice from a video perspective. The viewfinder on the a6700 is also better than the a7C as it has a better magnification so appears much larger. Maybe I need to make a video comparing the two cameras 🤔 I only got the a6700 a few months ago, but it's an excellent camera, especially for the price! Full frame does produce slightly sharper and better image quality in my experience though, but it's only noticeable if you are comparing both images side by side. Hope this helps!
@@arranpbrown yes that really helps thankyou ☺️.
Also I just love the silver 7c it looks beautiful I just if there was a silver a6700.
No worries! Yes, I can understand why people love the silver a7C haha - it's a nice looking camera! I personally prefer the all-black, but that's just me 😅 I hope you're happy with whichever camera you end up choosing!
“ An absolutely cracking deal in 2024.” I hope so. I just purchased one last week. I also purchased the Sony 35/2.5 lens. I couldn’t wait for the Fuji X100VI and canceled my order. I don’t want to wait a year or two for my next camera.
I do street photography and video clips. I’m not too keen on the flip out screen. When the screen is flipped out the camera is more noticeable and awkward to use. Good for videographers. Not so good for photographers. I’m not amused that this body has only one wheel so I have to use the scroll wheel on the back to control the aperture. This has been corrected in the A7Cii but that doesn’t help me. I understand the IBIS isn’t stellar. It is OK for photography but less so for video.
I value small and lightweight gear. That is the main attraction for me to check out the A7C. I want to experience full frame to see if I can notice the difference in image quality between full frame and APSC. I’m glad to see there are some small lenses to use on this body. Some Sony and 3rd party lenses are too large and heavy. More will be revealed. I also want to experience Sony autofocus.
I’m setting the camera up. Going through the Sony menus and submenus is not fun. I’m challenged finding the features I want. Also, there is a difference between Fuji and Sony nomenclature.
I’m hoping I will enjoy this body as much as you.
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Thanks for the in-depth comment and for sharing your thoughts. Hopefully you like the camera - I agree with a lot of things you said, especially regarding the IBIS, lack of physical dials for changing settings, and the menus being convoluted. Unfortunately no camera is going to be perfect for everyone, but I personally really like the A7C, despite it's quite obvious flaws! I think the A7C II is even more compelling as they fixed a lot of the issues with the original A7C, but the price of the OG A7C just makes it such a good deal now I think. I hope you enjoy your experience with it!
Can I buy it in 2024? Its my first time buying a camera which should be light weight and good at city street and skyline videography and photography both. I am gonna record vloging as well. Please guide me regarding lenses as well. I don't have any idea of lenses.
Just ordered one. Hyped!
Awesome! I'm sure you'll love it! 😁 Thanks for watching!
A7c vs a6700 ( 70-80% photography)
I just got mine for €800. I think that's close to the deal of the decade.
Excellent stuff! Hope you enjoy using it 😁
Can a7c make 120 fps video in aps-c mode
Yes, you can shoot 120fps in crop mode!
Bargain??? I finally got a hold of one for €1200 with an 50mm 1.8 and this is lucky. They all go for around 1300/1400 only the body…
Ahh interesting - maybe the prices are substantially different in the European market, but in the UK and US, I can still see these hovering around the £1000 or $1000 mark. Good job finding one for a decent price anyway! €1200 is very reasonable for this with the 50mm f/1.8!
You're not just getting a "crop factor" with APS-C lenses, they are literally designed to have a different focal plane. If you stick a full frame lens on an APS-C camera and walk back to the same equivalent focal length, the full frame lens will be softer due to the affect of light diffusion similar to f/22 because you are only using the center of the lens. The APS-C lenses are designed to use the entire lens, so it's not fair to say the difference is the trivial crop factor math in your head.
Good point - thanks for the comment, Cale!
If a used A7 iii is about the same price or even cheaper, would anyone still opt for the A7C over this photography-wise?
I think it's really up to what you value from a camera - if you value portability, then the A7C still has the slight edge over the A7 III. Plus some (including myself) prefer the versatility of the fully articulating screen that the A7C provides. The colours of the A7C have been updated since the A7III too and there is less of the magenta shift, so I think if you are planning on shooting JPEG's rather than RAW, then that could be a factor too. I think the ergonomics, the viewfinder and the dual SD card slots are a big draw of the A7III over the A7C too though, so really up to you what matters most to you 😁
Hi,thanks for the interesting video.
I really admire people who maintain their equipment for a long time.
I would like to have a Sony A7C and may buy it in a few months.
Finally, I" d like to tell you that you remind me of Anthoine Griezman!😉
No worries - glad you enjoyed it! If you get the A7C, then hopefully you enjoy using it - I still love mine!
Hahaha I've never had that one before! Usually people say I look like Mr Beast for some reason 🤣
@arranpbrown Thaks for your answer, Arran!
One last question: Are you from Scotland or from England?🤔
Scotland! 🏴 😁
@@arranpbrown Spanish people speak very well about your country!
I have to visit one day!😜
@arranpbrown I thought the landscape from Scotland was similar to England's,but now I realise it isn't.
To a certain extent, those brownish and reddish tones of Scotland landscape, reminds me of Marruecos.
Have you ever been there?
I have the new A7cii, but I kept, and am still crazy about, my original A7c!
Nice one - I'm jealous!! The A7C II looks so nice - Sony have really refined an already-fantastic little camera! That's good to hear you still use your original A7C too! Thanks for the comment 🙌
Nice review and while the positive comments you’ve made about this camera are valid the better “BARGAIN in 2024” by far for roughly the same price would be a used a7III. The compactness of the a7c is made possible by the removal of the a7III’s full size EVF and replacing it with a tiny, difficult to view rangefinder type eye piece that makes tracking moving subjects or even seeing the focus point more difficult. With a lens on both cameras the “compactness” is lost on all but the pancake kit lens as the size/weight difference with lens is minimal. The a7c lacks external buttons of the a7III needed for adjusting important features without diving into the menu. It doesn’t even have a front control dial required for adjustments shooting in Manual. The a7c shutter had to be redesigned to shrink the body resulting in it losing the 1/8000 shutter speed often used for improved bokeh with fast glass. And for paid work the lack of dual card slots is a risk to be avoided. And finally, sales volume of the a7III dwarfed that of the a7c providing for far more used a7III cameras for sale.
Your experience may be different but having owned both (still own an a7III) I prefer both the ergonomics and performance of the a7III.
All fair points! I personally love having the fully articulating screen on the A7C though, which is something you don't get on the A7 III. Also, I don't have any need for dual card slots to be honest, so that's not really a problem for me. The viewfinder is a bit small and isn't the best, but I definitely haven't found it to be a deal-breaker, personally. I think it all depends on how you use the camera, and they are both good options, just for different users! Thanks for your comment! 😁
@@arranpbrown Arran- Just curious if you've owned or used the a7III or a7IV for comparison to your a7c? Cheers!
I haven't owned either, but I think they both sound like solid cameras - particularly the A7IV!
@@arranpbrown I shoot with both and while the IV is technically superior, especially its video capabilities, they are quite similar shooting action sports. I often put a 35 1.4 on one and an 85 1.4 on the other shooting combat sports and I can't really tell the difference. Suggestion - should you have the chance give the a7III a try. It's now almost six years old but it still rocks with the newer gear. Thanks for dialoging.
That's good to know - thanks for the comments and insight! Sounds like a good combination of lenses too.
Do not use slog 3 on an 8 bit sensor
I think as long as you're not pushing the colours too much, it can still work!
Its quite expensive in Germany, 1399 bucks !
Yeah, it seems to vary in price by region quite a lot from this and and some of the other comments 😔 hopefully it goes down in price soon, because it's a great camera! Thanks for the comment 👌
Where's the buy it now button!?
In the description, of course! 📷
BarGain!
so I assume that Sony is planning to terminate A7C and clearing the stock? i’ve seen this kind of videos recently at least three times.
I'm not sure to be fair - it still offers something fairly unique in their line up, which is a compact full-frame body for a much lower price than their other models, so maybe they'll continue to make them for a little while yet, like they have with the Sony a7III up until now! I think it's a compelling option as a first full-frame camera for existing Sony APS-C users where the A7C II might be too high a price for someone who isn't sure if they are serious about photography/videography yet.
i pick a7c new November 2023 for $1500
Nice one, I'd still say that's a good deal for it brand new, considering it's starting price! Hope you are enjoying using it!
Got my a7cII new for $1150 gbp. Why on earth would you get a used old a7c for not much less with no warranty???
To be fair, I've not seen it anywhere close to that price ever. From what I can see, the price of the A7C II is still over £1900. Where did you buy it from?
I would obviously recommend getting the A7C II if you can find it for the price you've said, but I can't see anywhere offering it for that!
The 8 bit is the biggest drawback
Yup, agreed - I'd say that's probably the biggest downside of this camera, but it still produces good quality video despite this. Definitely won't work for everyone though!
@@arranpbrown yeah for sure... and also the missing front wheel is a little annoying :P
Yeah, true! I quickly got used to not having it, but it's nice to have it on my a6700! 😅