my brother, i am not that into professional photography for now but it has caught my eye now and then but i am just scared that will be the last nail into my coffin and me going broke from the gas of PC and very expensive unnecessary enterprise level hardware servers and my musical gear which 90% i don't use cause i always go back to that one guitar which i can get to do 90% of everything i need with the one plugin i have been using since the beginning of time.
@@saradietschyI don't have G.A.S. and you know why: because I don't have the money 😂😂😂 I probably will when I do, but right now, I'm in my resourceful phase.
I have the a7cr and it works very well for walk around use. With the 26mp APS-C mode, you can also make your primes much more versatile. Plus bake in LUTs to benefit from log without much grading
I bought the A7CII, and absolutely love it. Finally have a camera that almost feels as nice to use as my old Nikon D750. I highly recommend the SmallRig cage, though. It makes the grip so much nicer at least for me. (I still shoot a lot on APS-C, though... I like the smaller bodies for portability, even if the grip is a little meh.)
@@IRFAN-po5sz For me, I like it... I've settled on 20-24 megapixels as my ideal still resolution. Having more is nice, but I don't often crop in much, and am happy saving a bit of disk/transfer space not shooting 50+ MP :) The 4K video quality of the A7C II is great, more than what I currently need, even in low-ish light. I save a little and invest that in a nicer lens!
I used to have the worst GAS. I would often buy camera gear, do an unboxing video, and then not use the new gear for my videos. In fact, I have a DJI Ronin RS 3 gimbal that I only opened to do the unboxing video and have yet to use it in real life. 😁It's even worse when we start talking about books. I "acquire" them and don't read them.
I have the a7RV and love the 61MP. Honestly I'd sell the Q2 and buy the a7CR. Maybe buy one of the compact pancake lenses for it for a candid shots but throw a 24MM F1.4 on it for something fun and bulkier.
Let’s not also forget that those of us with ADHD are craving that dopamine hit, and hitting that ‘purchase’ button is our drug. I’ve literally bought gear, gone to put it in the cupboard, and realised I already bought it before.
Having gone from m43 to Sony a7iv, getting the a7cr was the best choice I’ve ever made. Super fun, super small, get the 40mm 2.5 and you are done…. And then maybe the Voigtlander 40mm 1.2 for some vintage inspired manual focus fun.
You don’t need it. At all. Breathe. You have a portfolio of cameras and your footage in these videos is great. Borrow or rent when you need it. Move on. Trust…. Don’t fall into the temptation based on a feeble thought. That being said, DO borrow and DO rent them. Your commentary on cameras is pretty amazing.
GAS is so real. As a professional musician, making a living in this industry can be challenging to say the least. Fortunately, pianos (acoustic and digital) can be pricey and take up a lot of room so that keeps me from constantly buying and updating them. However, being an audiophile and a lover of IEMs (in-ear monitors), they take up little room and it’s very easy to buy them thinking that somehow, every one you buy will sound “better” than the previous one you purchased. And I’m not even going to talk about ear tips and cables, and plug types…and DACs…and amps…and dac/amps….and lossless files……😫.
Just sold my FF Nikon kit for an a6700 kit and the RX100 VA and RX100 VII !! Love those little RX's! Made soooo solid (as you say) and the dynamic range and IQ is so good from that little 1" sensor! (I'm mainly a stills shooter but starting to do more video) 😍♥
Late to the vid, but I just traded the A7IV for an A7R5 and it’s everything I wanted the A74 to be… here’s the coolest thing to me… I just bought a mini MF, FF, and APSC all in one… same for the A7RC. Being able to snag 26mp in Crop mode has revolutionized my lens collection. My 50-400 can now reach ~600mm in Crop mode, etc. Every lens has a 2nd option for me now. Amazing for travel etc… gives my smaller lenses more reach. To my eyes the downsampled 26mp look better than 24-26mp dedicated sensors on other platforms. As a guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist, graphic artist, and photographer, I get your GAS (and agree with how it steals time from the craft)… thankful we have 6 children to keep it in check :).
I have an A7IV and recently took the plunge and bought an A7CR for a more compact camera for travel that has higher resolution for still photography. I love it so far, and my A7IV has stayed in a video rig on a tripod ever since. I have paired it with a Sony 40mm f/2.5 and a Samyang 24mm f/1.8. I have a few other lenses but these are great for travel. Just buy it, you know you want to! 🤣
Literally how did this video find. I just spent the last have a day obsessing over of panel lighting and wide angle lens lenses omg. I do love gear, tools and accessories. Buuuuuut your right - I’ve been spending more time buying and worrying about new gear then actually using it. Ahhhhh!! Thankx for this. Cute couple vid ❤
CAT says make it 9 since I have 9 lives. I have used A7R4 and also A7R2, I will say 61MP on A7R4,R5 and CR is worth it. I also have the higher resolution GFX but it is a bit too slow, I can forgive it for the stunning picture quality. I have no brand loyalty so my next camera is going to be Nikon Z8. On the Sony I like to know why they don't make a sensor shield, you know the thing that cover sensor when you power off your camera. I think 42mp sensor that went into A7R2, R3 is great why not making a new camera with that sensor. I also have GAS problem but with cameras I usually skip the mid generation models, it just appears to me that they don't represent major upgrade from the models they are replacing. For example A7R4 to A7R3 and A7R5 to A7R4, in the Fuji's GFX100Sii and GFX100S, there are improvement in the models but there are enough improvement to sell the old for the new with extras thousand. I don't buy newly release camera because I know the camera price drop as much as 25% a year after their initial release.
A7CR is terrific...but IMO you really gotta roll with the compact primes to get the most out of that form factor. The Sony 40mm f/2.5 on that body will change your life, lol.
GAS is truly an epidemic, I relate to this. It’s actually been destructive to my creativity. I encourage creators to start pushing more diy content, saving money tips. Better ways to spend your saved cheese. Our viewers will save some cash at least, even it ends up just being a trend.
Gonna be honest, pro res apple log on the iPhone is becoming a revolution for me and I think part of it other than the quality is that it makes you to engage in the postproduction so you just don't record and never see that video again, lost in your photos app for ever, no, you edit it and color correct it
I love the a7rv and really like the stab on that camera. The a7cr is small but the stab is not the same. Sell the Leica and you can also buy a lens ha.
I have mental GAS tbh. When the funds are there I cop...after exhausting research that is. Sara, your grades always hit the spot! Glad you got your issue resolved btw!
Great job on the video Sara! Thanks for making it. I love the fact that the extra megapixels on the A7CR means that I have the option to pop on APS-C lenses and still have 26MP. I'm gonna be doing some testing this week with the 15mm G-Series lens on the A6700 vs the A7RV in crop mode and I can't wait to see the results. I have a tendency to drift away from, and then back to some TH-cam Channels, and yours is one of them. I have missed so much. Congrats on the baby!
yess!! The video is actually really good on this too, and it doesn't overheat for long-form stuff! Try out the Sony ultra compact G primes (24, 40, 50), they're perfect for the A7c cameras!
A7cr + 24mm g lens? Can crop photos like crazy. And for video can use crop mode + clear image zoom. So basically it's an amazing 24mm, a great 36mm and a good 54mm lens 😂
I think as the baby gets older and especially running around you will find that you won't have enough time to adjust the settings on your iphone and camera fast enough to capture the moment. I have kids and I started off with the Sony A57 and found it to be too big and by the time I got the settings I wanted the kids were off somewhere else. After that it's been smart phone every time!
X100iv. Smaller than the Q2, 40mp sensor, 35mm eq lens. And you have F-log2 for video, and with IBIS. Also has built in flash and the film sims mean you don't end up editing all the photos
I am an avid guitar player. I have thankfully simplified my setup to four pedals I regularly use, two guitars, and an amp. I also collect vinyl records. THAT is where I struggle with GAS. I have like 200+ vinyls. Thankfully, it balances out with the fact I listen to them a lot.
14:05 I love the Blackmagic app in the 15 Pro Max. I’ve mostly used it to record my live shows from a tripod or clamp mount, and I haven’t published any yet. So many details make me love the app, even down to the flash-blink-on-record-start, because I’m a one man show and crew, and I use a remote to trigger, is so handy in lieu of a tally light.
I bought the a7CR recently at a discount. Mainly because of the sensor which I think will be awesome for a long time. Thought of it more of a budget a7RV. Though without the hefty discount, would probably have reconsidered. It has been awesome. Also, I wanted it as more of a photo-first camera. So chose it over the A7CII.
What I told myself when I thought about the A7C R : Are you really going to make use of the 61 megapixel photos ? And I’m already too trigger happy with the A7IV photos ( 33 megapixels) I personally think 33 meg is perfect .The A7C R would 2x my storage use ? No I’m good . I think the money is better used on just renting if you think you need it for a trip or event
I feel your pain, I have a camera, music gear and a watch problem. I tend to skip between music and video when I feel the creative urge slip on one, and find combining them a problem 🤷♂️
well if staying in the sony ecosystem is important, the a7c series make sense. just like what Becki from Becki and Chris did when she chose to get one because it is a much more manageable size and making it feel less of a chore to carry = using it more. But but if you are open to other system, well the x100Vi would be a much greater everyday carry camera although it's APSC and the lens is not wide, it does have IBIS and 40MP though. (and presume if you could still get in the preorder and wait for it to actually arrive). Another great option is the nikon zf with it's 40mm compact lens, but then again 24mp and not a wide lens. As a fuji user myself, i still feel that the A7C series is rather clunky mainly due to the lenses being big and they felt imbalance to me but then again friend's around me don't really have a lighter compact lens for me to try. lugging around my X-T4 with my 33mm lens does feels clunky to me as well a time but i do not have the funds for X100Vi and my hands are too shaky to use X100v without IBIS. (i am spoilt by ibis)
GAS is 100% most of my life. I am a woodworker, photographer, sim racer, fisherperson, book collector and the list goes on. I am glad there are more people out there like me……:)
I keep my gas somewhat in check by playing with older high end camera bodies and vintage lenses. It helps if you don't have much disposable income, but mainly some of the older cameras are still absolutely amazing machines (I got my A7r2 for 900 bucks and it was barely used). Of course if money was no issue, I would probably also get that A7CR... I'd love a more compact body with all the latest features (one thing that sold me on the high resolution bodies is that you can use APSC mode with a decent megapixel count or even use APSC lenses for the lightest travel setups). But yeah, 3k is a substantial chunk... ;)
bicycles and motorbikes are also the same. the GAS is severe. started from replacing small parts, then turns to modding small parts, then larger and larger parts, then you change frame, then you MAKE frame, after few years you have a full fledged bike repair facility
Wow, I did not expect that video to resonate so much with me. Thank you for sharing your experience with GAS, it definitely helps taking a step back and maybe next weekend I won’t spend a ton of money upgrading my gear again. Stay peachy !
As someone with a 6Dii and an iPhone 15 Pro, I sure know that 90% of my photos and videos are taken with my iPhone. Family photos and videos are about the moment captured, and my phone is always in my pocket. I have to be intentional to get the nice glass out to take photos, which is rare these days. But I still love the quality I get out of a full frame sensor with some fast glass, can’t be beat.
If you’re struggling with whether or not you need it. Because price should not be the factor whether you decide to buy something or not. It should be are you really gonna get you sound a bit. Because That will determine whether you should buy or not. Having the latest and greatest isn’t always the best thing.
I also play guitar so I definitely understand. I don’t know a lot about cameras, but I always hear people talking about the best guitarist can make any guitars sound how they want it to And I think, regardless of what camera you have you create incredible content, so instead of approaching it from the angle of necessity look at it as a treat it’s OK to have things you want sometimes so I would suggest setting goals and using those things as rewards, but acknowledging that a camera is only as good as the person behind it I think your channel is amazing though so keep at it
Funny. An iPhone 15 Pro Max in a rig with Blackmagic or Apple ProRes does a heck of a lot. Doesn’t even need external mics for most uses as the stereo mics zoom with the lens. My new Fuji X100VI is also a great ‘keeper’. Never understood the Sony thing amongst younger users. Canon is the top pro camera gear of choice for a reason, DSLR or mirrorless. The L glass is stunning and has been for decades. On a recent trip to China I was with a pro photographer. He only had an R5, a 50mm 1.2 L and a 16-35mm 2.8L. His images were superb quality. He thought my X100VI was about 85% of the quality and great for travel work. He had tried Sony but junked it. Build quality, reliability, lens resolution……all worse than Canon pro. Maybe a Q3 would be a pro alternative but far less versatility than his minimalist travel kit.
Oh yeah, GAS is a real thing. I've been working in tech for a long time, and I'm a photographer as well. I'm kind of a recovering GASser, though, having learned that upgrading your tech is really only necessary to match a skills upgrade. I got a new $3500 camera (final price with spare batteries and the protective filter), which was ten times the price of the camera it replaced, but it was pretty much ten times the camera. I needed to be able to do exposure bracketing, and i need to be able to take my images up to 12000x9000 for some of the sales I do. Is there a name for the syndrome where I take thousands of photos on a trip but only process them when I want to post them up for sale (maybe a year later)? Great series, thanks for the work you put into it.
I own so many microphones that I definitely don't need... Although I will say, it makes things a little bit more exciting when I sit down to record a video because I get to switch things up every time haha
I grabbed an a7c for basically the same reasons as an all the time purse camera and I absolutely love it. Once I can get an a7cr used for a reasonable price I’ll Absolutely upgrade to it. I think the 24-50 is an amazing lens combo on my a7c, it should be even better on the cr.
I've also been struggling with deciding on buying the Sony Rx100 for on the go. BUT my main camera is Canon EOS R. And i could use that money to buy a way better lens for my professional setup
Markus of Markuspix primarily uses the RX100 for video (he has three of them). He is a visual artist by trade so he is very sensitive to color imbalances in the sensor. He bought and returned the A7 IV because of this and sticks with his several A7 IIIs (he bought and returned the original A7 R5 but then rebought it when they fixed the color science).
Umm Fuji x100vi? Sounds like that’s exactly what you’re looking for. I’m a dad and I captured my daughters first 5 years of life on the x100v and now have recently upgraded to the 6. The megapixel bump is absolutely perfect. Also captures 6.2k video with flog 2 and has ibis and Internal nd filter with a flick of a switch. Legit can’t go wrong for a EDC. Loved the video lol. We all have GAS. I say embrace it yolo. 💪🏼
Oh no, Sara is the reason is the primary reason I switched from Canon to Sony, and now she’s going to influence me into the A7CR 😭 LOVE that you’re back and thriving btw!!
If you think about it the Sony a7CR is two cameras in one, or I should say you get two lenses for the one prime due to having 26MP in crop mode. As a new mum that’s why I desperately want it, the iPhone is not good enough and the a7RV is too big. But that price though 😣 the struggle is real.
we defiantly need to be talking about GAS more, its been a real problem for me in my creative journey over the years, getting in the way of actually doing the thing its great for the fearful avoidance in me. iv been working for the last 10 years or so now on what I'm calling Essentialism in my setup where I have my core stuff but my general rule is now. use it or lose it. iv sold a lot of stuff over the last 2 years and it has made life much easer. do I need 20 pedals when 5 pedals and a laptop can do everything creatively that I want? at what point does having more things to learn to use become a distraction from creating and productivity rather than an aid to it. Working in audio, music, video and photography my wishlist for stuff will always be a thing but these days I'm limiting my self to maybe one or two purchases a year and generally also getting rid of a few things as my setup evolves to suit me needs. best lesson iv learned is that productivity and creativity are often enhanced by subracting and limiting options rather than adding. my moto is Simplify to find the sweet spot where work can flow. Getting in the weeds with tech or thinking about how much better this could be with this new tech, can all really divert me anyway from my original creative intent.. anyway. i really want that gretch guitar you have there.. beautiful! oh and a new Camera so I can crop more.. that can do the thing ,, that thing that I need to do now. to Sara recamera: I mean I'm sure you should get it if. you sell some other stuff that you don't use, the other camera you talked about never using in the video. that's what 1/3rd of the cost right there? i don't know but I'm sure you could find most of the cost in things to sell that you don't use. :) and then I think loving the stuff we are actually using is important so balance GAS with essentailism what we don't use we sell so we can play with the cool stuff we will use. that's my solution anyway.
OM double G. You really hit a nerve. This used to be me. It really got in the way of growing creatively and learning new things. That said it also can fuel us. Personally what ultimately got me to rarely get anything was I became a minimalist and if I was around or felt I was over collecting and it gave me anxiety. Having less helped alot. Always be learning. GAS smells. LOL. Continued success Sara. Thanks for all your content.
GAS is freaking REAL!! Coming from someone else who used to be super into guitar pedals and amps and was also on TGP constantly, I honestly understand the struggle.
My wife just bought me the a7cii for my birthday. I’m new to Sony, so I’m starting with the kit lens, but I have two thoughts. The small size is the draw for me. I’m ogling compact lenses to pair with it now. Can I live with a prime lens (sigma f2 iseries)? I don’t think the body is worth it if you chunk it up with huge lenses. I also don’t know that I’ll ever need more megapixels. My other camera is an R6 (less mega pixels) and I have never had an issue with those images. Ask yourself if you’ve ever done something with your images that properly needed that image size. Answer is likely no.
Nice Gretsch! Let me tell you, if you're a guitar lover you have an even bigger problem than camera love! And, now that I know you have guitars I really would love to see some guitar videos. I have a few myself. My long time friend is my 1970-71 Gibson LP Deluxe Goldtop. That was my band guitar. I also have a 1984 American Standard Strat and an Epiphone Sheraton that was a 50th birthday gift from my family. I only have one amp now. But, it's the one I've had the longest, my Music Man 120 and the 2-12 cabinet. I actually traded my 1973 or 74 Telecaster for it back in 1980ish. Got the Goldtop back then as well. Oh well, sorry for the guitar rant, but you started it!! LOL! Let see some guitars!!!! BTW, your baby is so beautiful. This video flashed me back to walking around with my children at that age using our Baby Bjorn. Loved that thing!! Have a great week and Rock On!!
I've been using my iPhone more and more for vlogs, just because it's easier to carry around and most of all, people don't give me weird looks when I vlog with it. I do still use my full frame from time to time, but I don't rely on it to be my only way to capture footage for my travels.
heh, for me it’s quite simple, since I can’t afford anything else for my channel at the moment other than using my phone, BUT: If the memories and moments are the *most* important, the iPhone is the solution. It’s more than good enough to capture those moments in time, and it’s *always* there. If «cinematography» is the most important when capturing those moments in time (which it probably isn’t) then go with the 3000 usd option … It boils down to a mindset and a hardline choice: Choose the iPhone and stick with it, nothing else to remember to bring, nothing else to focus on, those moments taking center stage. If one then catches oneself thinking «huh, I wish I had more bokeh on that shot of my family» then one needs to do a «videography detox» ;) And use the clunkier gear for those «special» moments where photo/video quality is crucial, like christmas photos, anniversaries or a family bbq (I then usually limit myself to max 5 minutes pr half hour using the fancy gear to keep me present at the event (which *should* be the main focus) ;)
Yes, I am with you. Software Engineer, Photographer, Wanna be violin player, sometimes gamer, and now building a NAS server. I thought I would do TH-cam/Podcast and have mics sitting in the boxes only used once. Definitely have GAS.
I guess we all go through the same things. It's nice to know I'm not alone. By the way, it can be done not only with the latest iPhone but also with others.
I mean the a7s3 didn't look that much bigger... I feel like the bigger question is what lens to take on those easy going trips. (Also the Iphone looked good in all scenarios except with the harsh backlight. Not enough dynamic range for Iphone or h.265?)
Amazing video! I’d buy everything if I had the money. I’d have a camera room, lens room, tablet room, phone room, laptop room etc in my house. If I owned a house and had the money.
Oooh I have GAS since the 1980s (Casio watches), 1990s (shoes, tennis racquets, film cameras, computers), 2000s (digital cameras, computers, phones). But somehow in the 2010s I became stingy and I was content with what I had. I think I finally realized that doing something with the gear you have is more important than comparing your gear specs with the latest model. Sometimes the lack of opportunity to shoot (for cameras) triggers my GAS. Then I think to myself, "Do I really need new gear or do I just want to shoot but can't find the opportunity?" Always the answer for me is the latter.
I bought an A7CII to be my main camera (minus important events where I need two cards) and it just didn't fit the bill for portability. I don't have tiny sony lenses I have large primes, and i'm not willing to spend more money on lenses that I don't actually like that much. Plus I needed a camera that would give me great JPEGs, and the files that come SOC just aren't good enough, and don't transfer easily to my phone. So I got an X100V, and that fits the bill as my every day/walk around camera. I gave into the gas. Twice.
I still fight with G.A.S. and I'm retired! I literally bought a little Smoke Ninja and I'm retired. You don't need the camera... FYI the DJI Pocket 3 is the best little camera I have! We went on a trip and I took iPhone, Pocket 3 and X4 nothing big and it was great. But if you go someplace like Biltmore Estate Break out the A74 and the 35-150 Tamron!!!
Love the ending!! GAS is common. I sense that this purchase is more of a "Want" than a "Need". I don't see how much smaller or lighter the A7CR will be. but hey go for it! :D I have 4 cameras and can't justify having more than 2! 😄
1 way I deal with GAS is just put the item nto the shopping cart, and kinda forget it. After 1 week, I will re-check the shopping cart and re-estimate if I need it at all. If I still want it after 1 week, I will buy it and usually the item is useful and will not be thrown away after a couple times of use.
Dang yal I think we need to start a support group
Ladies!!! 🥺
I've had it for 30 years 👍😎
You might be better off with a pancake lens.
I vote you for President / Overlord for the group. 👁️
count me in... hours of research, no more space to put things....
I'm an engineer, guitarist/producer, photographer, and PC gamer. Every waking instant of my existence is GAS 🙈
Endless hobbies endless GAS :,)
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my brother, i am not that into professional photography for now but it has caught my eye now and then but i am just scared that will be the last nail into my coffin and me going broke from the gas of PC and very expensive unnecessary enterprise level hardware servers and my musical gear which 90% i don't use cause i always go back to that one guitar which i can get to do 90% of everything i need with the one plugin i have been using since the beginning of time.
I feel your pain
Whatever you do, don't add cycling/mountain biking to this list of hobbies. Or Lego.
send help pls.
Paying for your stuff by videoing your thought process about whether you need stuff is a great way to get stuff.
GAS is so real. And it gets me into exhausting research rabbit holes. Not just tech or instruments either -- pens and notebooks too!
Me too. Now it’s with calling lol
My friend, that is called rumination. Mindfulness is an effective method, if you are intrigued in altering your behaviour patterns
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@@saradietschyI don't have G.A.S. and you know why: because I don't have the money 😂😂😂 I probably will when I do, but right now, I'm in my resourceful phase.
what does GAS mean?
I have the a7cr and it works very well for walk around use. With the 26mp APS-C mode, you can also make your primes much more versatile. Plus bake in LUTs to benefit from log without much grading
I want. I love my A6400 and have nice glass and vintage lenses...I cannot justify the price for this body yet...
I bought the A7CII, and absolutely love it. Finally have a camera that almost feels as nice to use as my old Nikon D750.
I highly recommend the SmallRig cage, though. It makes the grip so much nicer at least for me.
(I still shoot a lot on APS-C, though... I like the smaller bodies for portability, even if the grip is a little meh.)
Hi , congratulations on new camera, is it better than cr ?
Dang...I just keep looking at the new a 7C models...
@@JessicaNeidingHaverly you mean a7cii?
@@IRFAN-po5sz For me, I like it... I've settled on 20-24 megapixels as my ideal still resolution. Having more is nice, but I don't often crop in much, and am happy saving a bit of disk/transfer space not shooting 50+ MP :)
The 4K video quality of the A7C II is great, more than what I currently need, even in low-ish light. I save a little and invest that in a nicer lens!
I used to have the worst GAS. I would often buy camera gear, do an unboxing video, and then not use the new gear for my videos. In fact, I have a DJI Ronin RS 3 gimbal that I only opened to do the unboxing video and have yet to use it in real life. 😁It's even worse when we start talking about books. I "acquire" them and don't read them.
I'm sorry to hear that... I will gladly take that Ronin RS 3 off your hands!! I could sure use a gimbal for my GH6. 😁
No lie, I was looking at a 7-String guitar and pickups last night for two hours. 😅
I have the a7RV and love the 61MP. Honestly I'd sell the Q2 and buy the a7CR. Maybe buy one of the compact pancake lenses for it for a candid shots but throw a 24MM F1.4 on it for something fun and bulkier.
Let’s not also forget that those of us with ADHD are craving that dopamine hit, and hitting that ‘purchase’ button is our drug. I’ve literally bought gear, gone to put it in the cupboard, and realised I already bought it before.
Having gone from m43 to Sony a7iv, getting the a7cr was the best choice I’ve ever made. Super fun, super small, get the 40mm 2.5 and you are done….
And then maybe the Voigtlander 40mm 1.2 for some vintage inspired manual focus fun.
You don’t need it. At all. Breathe.
You have a portfolio of cameras and your footage in these videos is great.
Borrow or rent when you need it. Move on. Trust…. Don’t fall into the temptation based on a feeble thought.
That being said, DO borrow and DO rent them. Your commentary on cameras is pretty amazing.
GAS is so real. As a professional musician, making a living in this industry can be challenging to say the least. Fortunately, pianos (acoustic and digital) can be pricey and take up a lot of room so that keeps me from constantly buying and updating them. However, being an audiophile and a lover of IEMs (in-ear monitors), they take up little room and it’s very easy to buy them thinking that somehow, every one you buy will sound “better” than the previous one you purchased. And I’m not even going to talk about ear tips and cables, and plug types…and DACs…and amps…and dac/amps….and lossless files……😫.
Just sold my FF Nikon kit for an a6700 kit and the RX100 VA and RX100 VII !! Love those little RX's! Made soooo solid (as you say) and the dynamic range and IQ is so good from that little 1" sensor! (I'm mainly a stills shooter but starting to do more video) 😍♥
Late to the vid, but I just traded the A7IV for an A7R5 and it’s everything I wanted the A74 to be… here’s the coolest thing to me… I just bought a mini MF, FF, and APSC all in one… same for the A7RC. Being able to snag 26mp in Crop mode has revolutionized my lens collection. My 50-400 can now reach ~600mm in Crop mode, etc. Every lens has a 2nd option for me now. Amazing for travel etc… gives my smaller lenses more reach. To my eyes the downsampled 26mp look better than 24-26mp dedicated sensors on other platforms. As a guitarist, keyboardist, vocalist, graphic artist, and photographer, I get your GAS (and agree with how it steals time from the craft)… thankful we have 6 children to keep it in check :).
I have an A7IV and recently took the plunge and bought an A7CR for a more compact camera for travel that has higher resolution for still photography. I love it so far, and my A7IV has stayed in a video rig on a tripod ever since. I have paired it with a Sony 40mm f/2.5 and a Samyang 24mm f/1.8. I have a few other lenses but these are great for travel. Just buy it, you know you want to! 🤣
Literally how did this video find. I just spent the last have a day obsessing over of panel lighting and wide angle lens lenses omg. I do love gear, tools and accessories. Buuuuuut your right - I’ve been spending more time buying and worrying about new gear then actually using it. Ahhhhh!! Thankx for this. Cute couple vid ❤
CAT says make it 9 since I have 9 lives. I have used A7R4 and also A7R2, I will say 61MP on A7R4,R5 and CR is worth it. I also have the higher resolution GFX but it is a bit too slow, I can forgive it for the stunning picture quality. I have no brand loyalty so my next camera is going to be Nikon Z8. On the Sony I like to know why they don't make a sensor shield, you know the thing that cover sensor when you power off your camera. I think 42mp sensor that went into A7R2, R3 is great why not making a new camera with that sensor. I also have GAS problem but with cameras I usually skip the mid generation models, it just appears to me that they don't represent major upgrade from the models they are replacing. For example A7R4 to A7R3 and A7R5 to A7R4, in the Fuji's GFX100Sii and GFX100S, there are improvement in the models but there are enough improvement to sell the old for the new with extras thousand. I don't buy newly release camera because I know the camera price drop as much as 25% a year after their initial release.
A7CR is terrific...but IMO you really gotta roll with the compact primes to get the most out of that form factor. The Sony 40mm f/2.5 on that body will change your life, lol.
I follow Sara for the baby content now 😊
GAS is truly an epidemic, I relate to this. It’s actually been destructive to my creativity. I encourage creators to start pushing more diy content, saving money tips. Better ways to spend your saved cheese. Our viewers will save some cash at least, even it ends up just being a trend.
Great Video but even better What a cute Baby !!! congrats to you and John Many Blessings to your little family!!
I have the Sony A7CR with the sigma 24-70 ART. I love this set up!! And I love this camera. 11/10 def recommend
Purchase the black A7CR gray market w/ no tax and it can reduce some of the guilt, haha. The silver one has a markup. I'm thinking about doing it 💯
Only downside of the A7CR is no dual card slot. Fuji X-T5 could be a decent replacement for both video and photos to the A7CR and Q3.
Gonna be honest, pro res apple log on the iPhone is becoming a revolution for me and I think part of it other than the quality is that it makes you to engage in the postproduction so you just don't record and never see that video again, lost in your photos app for ever, no, you edit it and color correct it
I love the a7rv and really like the stab on that camera. The a7cr is small but the stab is not the same. Sell the Leica and you can also buy a lens ha.
I have mental GAS tbh. When the funds are there I cop...after exhausting research that is.
Sara, your grades always hit the spot! Glad you got your issue resolved btw!
Great job on the video Sara! Thanks for making it. I love the fact that the extra megapixels on the A7CR means that I have the option to pop on APS-C lenses and still have 26MP. I'm gonna be doing some testing this week with the 15mm G-Series lens on the A6700 vs the A7RV in crop mode and I can't wait to see the results.
I have a tendency to drift away from, and then back to some TH-cam Channels, and yours is one of them. I have missed so much. Congrats on the baby!
Love lensrentals! I'm lucky enough to have them locally, so yeah, I spend way too much on weekend rentals.
Honestly all the Brolls with you guys and the baby looks so cute, I'm loving it. you all are beautiful!
yess!! The video is actually really good on this too, and it doesn't overheat for long-form stuff! Try out the Sony ultra compact G primes (24, 40, 50), they're perfect for the A7c cameras!
Haha the end!! “What?” Love it!!
A7cr + 24mm g lens? Can crop photos like crazy. And for video can use crop mode + clear image zoom. So basically it's an amazing 24mm, a great 36mm and a good 54mm lens 😂
YES!!! I have this setup too and it’s fantastic. I am going to get the 40mm G 2.5 lens too.
My GAS literally led me to buy a Nikon ZF this last week haha. I’m selling some gear to mostly fund it though so I tell myself that makes it alright.
Sell the Leica and get the A7CR and a 24mm 2.8 compact G Lens.
I think as the baby gets older and especially running around you will find that you won't have enough time to adjust the settings on your iphone and camera fast enough to capture the moment. I have kids and I started off with the Sony A57 and found it to be too big and by the time I got the settings I wanted the kids were off somewhere else. After that it's been smart phone every time!
I love love love how you’re reinventing this channel. 💯
X100iv.
Smaller than the Q2, 40mp sensor, 35mm eq lens.
And you have F-log2 for video, and with IBIS.
Also has built in flash and the film sims mean you don't end up editing all the photos
My problem is I thought I'd solved my GAS but now watching your video has given me new GAS
I am an avid guitar player. I have thankfully simplified my setup to four pedals I regularly use, two guitars, and an amp. I also collect vinyl records. THAT is where I struggle with GAS. I have like 200+ vinyls. Thankfully, it balances out with the fact I listen to them a lot.
As someone who is beginning their TH-cam channel, I relate deeply to your problem!!!
14:05 I love the Blackmagic app in the 15 Pro Max. I’ve mostly used it to record my live shows from a tripod or clamp mount, and I haven’t published any yet. So many details make me love the app, even down to the flash-blink-on-record-start, because I’m a one man show and crew, and I use a remote to trigger, is so handy in lieu of a tally light.
gear acquisition syndrome!!! lolol omg you had me in the first 3 minutes!!
I still use a Panasonic DMC-FZ70 16mp camera. It works great for most situations.
I mean cameras are cool, but I came for the baby pics.
2:40 when you forgot your baby be like. hahahaha when you forgot to pick up your kid from school be like! hahahahahahahahahaha
I bought the a7CR recently at a discount. Mainly because of the sensor which I think will be awesome for a long time. Thought of it more of a budget a7RV. Though without the hefty discount, would probably have reconsidered. It has been awesome. Also, I wanted it as more of a photo-first camera. So chose it over the A7CII.
Nice decision, so a7Cii is a video-first camera ?
@@IRFAN-po5sz I think it is posed more as a perfect hybrid. Like the a7IV.
What I told myself when I thought about the A7C R : Are you really going to make use of the 61 megapixel photos ? And I’m already too trigger happy with the A7IV photos ( 33 megapixels) I personally think 33 meg is perfect .The A7C R would 2x my storage use ? No I’m good . I think the money is better used on just renting if you think you need it for a trip or event
I’ve just purchased my first APSC camera. I’m excited to go down the rabbit hole
Do you stop using the Leica if you get the Sony?
🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻, Wow, great video, thanks for sharing. Been following you since you used to live in New York City by the way!
Great vid! Totally relate to GAS as a musician and it is REAL! Thanks for sharing!
I too suffer from GAS. I find renting the equipment so useful when making a purchase decision tho. Especially for testing out lenses.
I feel your pain, I have a camera, music gear and a watch problem. I tend to skip between music and video when I feel the creative urge slip on one, and find combining them a problem 🤷♂️
well if staying in the sony ecosystem is important, the a7c series make sense. just like what Becki from Becki and Chris did when she chose to get one because it is a much more manageable size and making it feel less of a chore to carry = using it more. But but if you are open to other system, well the x100Vi would be a much greater everyday carry camera although it's APSC and the lens is not wide, it does have IBIS and 40MP though. (and presume if you could still get in the preorder and wait for it to actually arrive). Another great option is the nikon zf with it's 40mm compact lens, but then again 24mp and not a wide lens.
As a fuji user myself, i still feel that the A7C series is rather clunky mainly due to the lenses being big and they felt imbalance to me but then again friend's around me don't really have a lighter compact lens for me to try. lugging around my X-T4 with my 33mm lens does feels clunky to me as well a time but i do not have the funds for X100Vi and my hands are too shaky to use X100v without IBIS. (i am spoilt by ibis)
GAS is 100% most of my life. I am a woodworker, photographer, sim racer, fisherperson, book collector and the list goes on. I am glad there are more people out there like me……:)
I keep my gas somewhat in check by playing with older high end camera bodies and vintage lenses. It helps if you don't have much disposable income, but mainly some of the older cameras are still absolutely amazing machines (I got my A7r2 for 900 bucks and it was barely used). Of course if money was no issue, I would probably also get that A7CR... I'd love a more compact body with all the latest features (one thing that sold me on the high resolution bodies is that you can use APSC mode with a decent megapixel count or even use APSC lenses for the lightest travel setups). But yeah, 3k is a substantial chunk... ;)
The more important question would be, could you part with the Q2 and the dreadful ZV... you could probably get more than you'd need for the A7CR... ;)
I DON'T NEED NO DOCTORRRRRRR YESSSSSSS. THAT WAS SICK!!!!
Once you put on glass it isn't really any smaller.. Might as well go for the A7RV. That would fit your needs much better.. better hybrid.
bicycles and motorbikes are also the same. the GAS is severe. started from replacing small parts, then turns to modding small parts, then larger and larger parts, then you change frame, then you MAKE frame, after few years you have a full fledged bike repair facility
Wow, I did not expect that video to resonate so much with me.
Thank you for sharing your experience with GAS, it definitely helps taking a step back and maybe next weekend I won’t spend a ton of money upgrading my gear again.
Stay peachy !
As someone with a 6Dii and an iPhone 15 Pro, I sure know that 90% of my photos and videos are taken with my iPhone. Family photos and videos are about the moment captured, and my phone is always in my pocket. I have to be intentional to get the nice glass out to take photos, which is rare these days. But I still love the quality I get out of a full frame sensor with some fast glass, can’t be beat.
If you’re struggling with whether or not you need it. Because price should not be the factor whether you decide to buy something or not. It should be are you really gonna get you sound a bit. Because That will determine whether you should buy or not. Having the latest and greatest isn’t always the best thing.
I know I'm just a random viewer but watching Sarah come this far feels me with pride you know the kind you'd have watching your daughter succeed
I also play guitar so I definitely understand. I don’t know a lot about cameras, but I always hear people talking about the best guitarist can make any guitars sound how they want it to And I think, regardless of what camera you have you create incredible content, so instead of approaching it from the angle of necessity look at it as a treat it’s OK to have things you want sometimes so I would suggest setting goals and using those things as rewards, but acknowledging that a camera is only as good as the person behind it I think your channel is amazing though so keep at it
Funny. An iPhone 15 Pro Max in a rig with Blackmagic or Apple ProRes does a heck of a lot. Doesn’t even need external mics for most uses as the stereo mics zoom with the lens.
My new Fuji X100VI is also a great ‘keeper’.
Never understood the Sony thing amongst younger users.
Canon is the top pro camera gear of choice for a reason, DSLR or mirrorless.
The L glass is stunning and has been for decades.
On a recent trip to China I was with a pro photographer. He only had an R5, a 50mm 1.2 L and a 16-35mm 2.8L. His images were superb quality. He thought my X100VI was about 85% of the quality and great for travel work.
He had tried Sony but junked it. Build quality, reliability, lens resolution……all worse than Canon pro.
Maybe a Q3 would be a pro alternative but far less versatility than his minimalist travel kit.
Is square space a one-time payment or it's a monthly subscription thing?
Oh yeah, GAS is a real thing. I've been working in tech for a long time, and I'm a photographer as well. I'm kind of a recovering GASser, though, having learned that upgrading your tech is really only necessary to match a skills upgrade. I got a new $3500 camera (final price with spare batteries and the protective filter), which was ten times the price of the camera it replaced, but it was pretty much ten times the camera. I needed to be able to do exposure bracketing, and i need to be able to take my images up to 12000x9000 for some of the sales I do. Is there a name for the syndrome where I take thousands of photos on a trip but only process them when I want to post them up for sale (maybe a year later)? Great series, thanks for the work you put into it.
I own so many microphones that I definitely don't need... Although I will say, it makes things a little bit more exciting when I sit down to record a video because I get to switch things up every time haha
I grabbed an a7c for basically the same reasons as an all the time purse camera and I absolutely love it. Once I can get an a7cr used for a reasonable price I’ll Absolutely upgrade to it. I think the 24-50 is an amazing lens combo on my a7c, it should be even better on the cr.
I've also been struggling with deciding on buying the Sony Rx100 for on the go. BUT my main camera is Canon EOS R. And i could use that money to buy a way better lens for my professional setup
Congratulations , you have a beautiful baby, and glad to see your videos again.
OMG I definitely have this problem.
Markus of Markuspix primarily uses the RX100 for video (he has three of them). He is a visual artist by trade so he is very sensitive to color imbalances in the sensor. He bought and returned the A7 IV because of this and sticks with his several A7 IIIs (he bought and returned the original A7 R5 but then rebought it when they fixed the color science).
Umm Fuji x100vi? Sounds like that’s exactly what you’re looking for. I’m a dad and I captured my daughters first 5 years of life on the x100v and now have recently upgraded to the 6. The megapixel bump is absolutely perfect. Also captures 6.2k video with flog 2 and has ibis and Internal nd filter with a flick of a switch. Legit can’t go wrong for a EDC. Loved the video lol. We all have GAS. I say embrace it yolo. 💪🏼
Yep. Bought a Nikon S2 Rangefinder recently. Will I shoot with it? Probably not. But it looks cool. GAS is a serious issue.
Working as a general contractor I bought a lot of tools, now I work in a warehouse. Same problem with clothes
Oh no, Sara is the reason is the primary reason I switched from Canon to Sony, and now she’s going to influence me into the A7CR 😭 LOVE that you’re back and thriving btw!!
If you think about it the Sony a7CR is two cameras in one, or I should say you get two lenses for the one prime due to having 26MP in crop mode. As a new mum that’s why I desperately want it, the iPhone is not good enough and the a7RV is too big. But that price though 😣 the struggle is real.
we defiantly need to be talking about GAS more, its been a real problem for me in my creative journey over the years, getting in the way of actually doing the thing its great for the fearful avoidance in me. iv been working for the last 10 years or so now on what I'm calling Essentialism in my setup where I have my core stuff but my general rule is now. use it or lose it. iv sold a lot of stuff over the last 2 years and it has made life much easer. do I need 20 pedals when 5 pedals and a laptop can do everything creatively that I want? at what point does having more things to learn to use become a distraction from creating and productivity rather than an aid to it. Working in audio, music, video and photography my wishlist for stuff will always be a thing but these days I'm limiting my self to maybe one or two purchases a year and generally also getting rid of a few things as my setup evolves to suit me needs. best lesson iv learned is that productivity and creativity are often enhanced by subracting and limiting options rather than adding. my moto is Simplify to find the sweet spot where work can flow. Getting in the weeds with tech or thinking about how much better this could be with this new tech, can all really divert me anyway from my original creative intent.. anyway. i really want that gretch guitar you have there.. beautiful! oh and a new Camera so I can crop more.. that can do the thing ,, that thing that I need to do now.
to Sara recamera: I mean I'm sure you should get it if. you sell some other stuff that you don't use, the other camera you talked about never using in the video. that's what 1/3rd of the cost right there? i don't know but I'm sure you could find most of the cost in things to sell that you don't use. :) and then I think loving the stuff we are actually using is important so balance GAS with essentailism what we don't use we sell so we can play with the cool stuff we will use. that's my solution anyway.
OM double G. You really hit a nerve. This used to be me. It really got in the way of growing creatively and learning new things. That said it also can fuel us. Personally what ultimately got me to rarely get anything was I became a minimalist and if I was around or felt I was over collecting and it gave me anxiety. Having less helped alot. Always be learning. GAS smells. LOL. Continued success Sara. Thanks for all your content.
GAS is freaking REAL!! Coming from someone else who used to be super into guitar pedals and amps and was also on TGP constantly, I honestly understand the struggle.
TGP is a drug
My wife just bought me the a7cii for my birthday. I’m new to Sony, so I’m starting with the kit lens, but I have two thoughts. The small size is the draw for me. I’m ogling compact lenses to pair with it now. Can I live with a prime lens (sigma f2 iseries)? I don’t think the body is worth it if you chunk it up with huge lenses. I also don’t know that I’ll ever need more megapixels. My other camera is an R6 (less mega pixels) and I have never had an issue with those images. Ask yourself if you’ve ever done something with your images that properly needed that image size. Answer is likely no.
I have 2 cameras--basically all I need: ZVE-10 and DJI Osmo Action 4 and my iPhone 15 Pro Max.
congrats on the kid sara!
Nice Gretsch! Let me tell you, if you're a guitar lover you have an even bigger problem than camera love! And, now that I know you have guitars I really would love to see some guitar videos. I have a few myself. My long time friend is my 1970-71 Gibson LP Deluxe Goldtop. That was my band guitar. I also have a 1984 American Standard Strat and an Epiphone Sheraton that was a 50th birthday gift from my family. I only have one amp now. But, it's the one I've had the longest, my Music Man 120 and the 2-12 cabinet. I actually traded my 1973 or 74 Telecaster for it back in 1980ish. Got the Goldtop back then as well. Oh well, sorry for the guitar rant, but you started it!! LOL! Let see some guitars!!!! BTW, your baby is so beautiful. This video flashed me back to walking around with my children at that age using our Baby Bjorn. Loved that thing!! Have a great week and Rock On!!
Yeah, I feel you on this whole gas situation. I keep buying Pete’s pirate life stuff and I don’t know why. At least it’s really high-quality stuff
I've been using my iPhone more and more for vlogs, just because it's easier to carry around and most of all, people don't give me weird looks when I vlog with it. I do still use my full frame from time to time, but I don't rely on it to be my only way to capture footage for my travels.
heh, for me it’s quite simple, since I can’t afford anything else for my channel at the moment other than using my phone, BUT:
If the memories and moments are the *most* important, the iPhone is the solution. It’s more than good enough to capture those moments in time, and it’s *always* there.
If «cinematography» is the most important when capturing those moments in time (which it probably isn’t) then go with the 3000 usd option …
It boils down to a mindset and a hardline choice: Choose the iPhone and stick with it, nothing else to remember to bring, nothing else to focus on, those moments taking center stage. If one then catches oneself thinking «huh, I wish I had more bokeh on that shot of my family» then one needs to do a «videography detox» ;)
And use the clunkier gear for those «special» moments where photo/video quality is crucial, like christmas photos, anniversaries or a family bbq (I then usually limit myself to max 5 minutes pr half hour using the fancy gear to keep me present at the event (which *should* be the main focus) ;)
Yes, I am with you. Software Engineer, Photographer, Wanna be violin player, sometimes gamer, and now building a NAS server. I thought I would do TH-cam/Podcast and have mics sitting in the boxes only used once. Definitely have GAS.
I guess we all go through the same things. It's nice to know I'm not alone. By the way, it can be done not only with the latest iPhone but also with others.
I mean the a7s3 didn't look that much bigger... I feel like the bigger question is what lens to take on those easy going trips.
(Also the Iphone looked good in all scenarios except with the harsh backlight. Not enough dynamic range for Iphone or h.265?)
Amazing video! I’d buy everything if I had the money. I’d have a camera room, lens room, tablet room, phone room, laptop room etc in my house. If I owned a house and had the money.
Oooh I have GAS since the 1980s (Casio watches), 1990s (shoes, tennis racquets, film cameras, computers), 2000s (digital cameras, computers, phones).
But somehow in the 2010s I became stingy and I was content with what I had. I think I finally realized that doing something with the gear you have is more important than comparing your gear specs with the latest model. Sometimes the lack of opportunity to shoot (for cameras) triggers my GAS. Then I think to myself, "Do I really need new gear or do I just want to shoot but can't find the opportunity?" Always the answer for me is the latter.
I bought an A7CII to be my main camera (minus important events where I need two cards) and it just didn't fit the bill for portability. I don't have tiny sony lenses I have large primes, and i'm not willing to spend more money on lenses that I don't actually like that much. Plus I needed a camera that would give me great JPEGs, and the files that come SOC just aren't good enough, and don't transfer easily to my phone.
So I got an X100V, and that fits the bill as my every day/walk around camera.
I gave into the gas. Twice.
I still fight with G.A.S. and I'm retired! I literally bought a little Smoke Ninja and I'm retired. You don't need the camera... FYI the DJI Pocket 3 is the best little camera I have! We went on a trip and I took iPhone, Pocket 3 and X4 nothing big and it was great. But if you go someplace like Biltmore Estate Break out the A74 and the 35-150 Tamron!!!
Love the ending!! GAS is common. I sense that this purchase is more of a "Want" than a "Need". I don't see how much smaller or lighter the A7CR will be. but hey go for it! :D I have 4 cameras and can't justify having more than 2! 😄
1 way I deal with GAS is just put the item nto the shopping cart, and kinda forget it. After 1 week, I will re-check the shopping cart and re-estimate if I need it at all. If I still want it after 1 week, I will buy it and usually the item is useful and will not be thrown away after a couple times of use.