I own a pair of A7Cii's and I've never run into any issues with the e-front curtain. I love the smaller form factor and rangefinder style. I've also had my Sony cameras out in downpours and did not have any problems with the weather sealing. Perhaps you got a lemon? Any-hoo, I'm not shooting what you shoot, so that's probably the difference.
that is what I thought, but yeah I push my gear to the limits, the main thing was the side by side comparison with the a7iv for astro, that's when I knew the EFCS was the problem for me
Oh man I’ve been following your IG for years but for some reason just now found your YT channel. I think it finally appeared on my feed because I've been researching the A7CII. Subbed 🤙🏽
are you able to do an indepth testing? with efcs on a7cii and full mechanical shutter on a7iv? hope you can do a comparison on dynamic range, iso test and noise test on same time and same scene when you have time please.
There's nothing inherent to an electronic front curtain shutter that would change the noise levels. The mechanism of capturing photons is the same as a mechanical shutter.
probably would be better... but I wanted higher resolution for when I use the camera for seascapes, despite the higher resolution sensor, I find the noise level acceptable on the z7ii
Exactly! I think I commented on your other vid about the A7C II. I ended up with an A7 IV instead A7C II because I found out it doesn't have a true mechanical shutter. It's a HUGE deal breaker to me. Also the buffer size is much smaller in the A7C II so it's not ideal for wildlife and motorsports I shoot. I've been in the Sony system in a year and I found none of the model is perfect lol. A7R V is too slow(sensor readout). A1 lack of AI autofocus, focus bracketing, bulb timer over 30 sec and so on. A9 III suck at dynamic range and only has 24 mp. They all almost perfect but lack of something. That's why I am super excited about the upcoming A1 mark II. That might just be THE "perfect" camera lol. Also, I shoot astro with the Nikon Z6 II. It's HA modified by the Spencer's camera. I freaking LOVE it for astro landscape! The sensor readout noise is lower than the A1 and A7 IV(check DxOMark). It has awesome features for nightscape. I took it to harsh weather condition all the time and no problem with it. Highly recommend it for astrophotography!
Thanks for all ur input! Im pretty sure im going for the a1 ii… then i might only hold onto the nikon for seascapes… i definitely need to look into astro modification, but then id be carry 4 cameras on some of these trips🤣
@@spencerlee808 hahaha I hear your pain. I have 3 cameras. But when I travel I only bring 2 of them. It could be a hard decision sometimes. That's why I am tempt to get the A1 II as well! One camera that can do all. Well almost lol
I was very close to buy a Sony A7CII/A7CR camera, because I like the design with the EVF in the corner, which I wish all cameras have ! But the EVF have too low resolution and magnification, also there are no joystick and the A7CII/A7CR are more expensive than A7IV/A7RV, so you pay more and get less !
@@anhtrungquan8451 I did not wrote it is "much" cheaper, I wrote it is cheaper, there have been very good offering on the Sony A7RV two times this year, not on the C-models, prices in Europe !
Enjoyed this video! I am currently deciding between the A7IV and the A7cii. This was helpful! Thanks!
I would be interested in seeing a review on the A7RV for astro. I’ve read it does surprisingly well for being high megapixel.
The CII is perfect for me! 💯
it still is a great camera! just can't shoot the stuff I wanna shoot with it lol
I own a pair of A7Cii's and I've never run into any issues with the e-front curtain. I love the smaller form factor and rangefinder style. I've also had my Sony cameras out in downpours and did not have any problems with the weather sealing. Perhaps you got a lemon? Any-hoo, I'm not shooting what you shoot, so that's probably the difference.
that is what I thought, but yeah I push my gear to the limits, the main thing was the side by side comparison with the a7iv for astro, that's when I knew the EFCS was the problem for me
Oh man I’ve been following your IG for years but for some reason just now found your YT channel. I think it finally appeared on my feed because I've been researching the A7CII. Subbed 🤙🏽
are you able to do an indepth testing? with efcs on a7cii and full mechanical shutter on a7iv? hope you can do a comparison on dynamic range, iso test and noise test on same time and same scene when you have time please.
A really solid and very in depth real world review. I really love the rangefinder layout of C series, but man... that is disappointing to hear.
I know right! I wish they could throw a true mechanical shutter in there cause that would be the perfect timelapse camera for me
There's nothing inherent to an electronic front curtain shutter that would change the noise levels. The mechanism of capturing photons is the same as a mechanical shutter.
Must be whatever internal processing is going on then cause the raw files speak for themselves
Why did you pick Nikon z7 ii and not the z6 ii for timelapse? The noiseperformance in the z6 should be better?
probably would be better... but I wanted higher resolution for when I use the camera for seascapes, despite the higher resolution sensor, I find the noise level acceptable on the z7ii
Exactly! I think I commented on your other vid about the A7C II. I ended up with an A7 IV instead A7C II because I found out it doesn't have a true mechanical shutter. It's a HUGE deal breaker to me. Also the buffer size is much smaller in the A7C II so it's not ideal for wildlife and motorsports I shoot. I've been in the Sony system in a year and I found none of the model is perfect lol. A7R V is too slow(sensor readout). A1 lack of AI autofocus, focus bracketing, bulb timer over 30 sec and so on. A9 III suck at dynamic range and only has 24 mp. They all almost perfect but lack of something. That's why I am super excited about the upcoming A1 mark II. That might just be THE "perfect" camera lol. Also, I shoot astro with the Nikon Z6 II. It's HA modified by the Spencer's camera. I freaking LOVE it for astro landscape! The sensor readout noise is lower than the A1 and A7 IV(check DxOMark). It has awesome features for nightscape. I took it to harsh weather condition all the time and no problem with it. Highly recommend it for astrophotography!
Thanks for all ur input! Im pretty sure im going for the a1 ii… then i might only hold onto the nikon for seascapes… i definitely need to look into astro modification, but then id be carry 4 cameras on some of these trips🤣
@@spencerlee808 hahaha I hear your pain. I have 3 cameras. But when I travel I only bring 2 of them. It could be a hard decision sometimes. That's why I am tempt to get the A1 II as well! One camera that can do all. Well almost lol
I was very close to buy a Sony A7CII/A7CR camera, because I like the design with the EVF in the corner, which I wish all cameras have ! But the EVF have too low resolution and magnification, also there are no joystick and the A7CII/A7CR are more expensive than A7IV/A7RV, so you pay more and get less !
tf u say a7c2/a7cr 2nd is much cheaper than a74/a7r5 😂😂😂
@@anhtrungquan8451 I did not wrote it is "much" cheaper, I wrote it is cheaper, there have been very good offering on the Sony A7RV two times this year, not on the C-models, prices in Europe !