I have just purchased the Canon 5D iv and a Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 to add to my gear. I love the look and feel of the images coming from that camera. Most of them I don't even touch in post. The raw files are beautiful. I almost went mirrorless, but I have wanted the 5D iv from the time I started shooting and it has not disappointed. Maybe when my business takes off, I will make the switch, Thanks for your wonderful advice!
I am shooting with my Canon 5D Mark II. It is old but I know it like the back of my hand. Most of my projects I have time to complete. I am serious thinking about changing over to Sony. Since, I love your photography and video style. 💯🔥
Canon EOS R5 :) and you should try it as well, because some of the stuff you described missing for Canon was related to DSLR, but not to mirrorless. Color science - you always used only Adobe color calibration so that is why you don´t see any major differences in color science, but Canon has their own profiles. Sony does not. But either way, it really does not matter what camera you use, in the end, it is photographer who creates photos :) and presents it the way he wants to.
I am a real estate and Head Shot photographer and I shoot with a Canon R! I have an RP for backup and I do walk around Street Photography with a CANON M50. My lenses include EF 24-7 EF 16-35 EF 70-200 RF 85mm RF 50mm
I ran a camera rental company for over 35 years. During that time I got to use Canon, Nikon, Sony, Hasselblad, Phase One and Fuji. Frankly I came to the conclusion that unless your shooting high end fashion or close-up food the camera was irrelevant they all now produce outstanding results. I owned personally the Canon EOS 5DS that was fifty megapixels, I changed to the R5 which is 45 megapixels and I use the Fuji GFX 100 II which at 102 megapixels is sheer overkill. What’s far more important is lenses not camera bodies. The lenses that Sony make in the G Master range especially the primes are fantastic and they are the “real” difference not the camera. Same is true with both Nikon and Canon for instance the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 is quite possibly the best zoom lens ever made for professional photographers (not so great for video without IS and its weight). Canon now also has the RF 24-105mm f2.8L a video centric lens that’s also a great still lens. Anyway back to my original point. It doesn’t matter if you pick Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji GFX etc. they all provide fantastic professional results WITH the right lenses.
Totally agree - It doesn't really matter how good your camera is, (while you can still get a 'good' photograph), if you use a 'poor' lens, you will only get 'poor' image quality. And that I think is probably the biggest difference between Canon and Sony - lens choice, and what you have to pay for a certain level of image quality. The likes of Tamron and Sigma prove that you can get good IQ for a 'good' price. With Sony...
Agreed, I am a hobbyist photographer and started with Sony back in 2007, i was in California in 2014 visiting a friend and his family, his kids were heavily involved in water polo, especially the son who was a high calibre player, so the coach asked if could take pictures of the games that week and i said yes and reminded him that I am just a hobbyist and had bought a new Sony A77 mark2 which was a really nice camera and for sports could shoot 20fps up to 60 frames then it would buffer for a few seconds, I was able to rent a Sony 300mm F2.8 in the A-mount series like my camera for the week through the local school board at a discounted rate, that lens was amazing fast accurate AF, tack sharp and shooting in short bursts i got results to this day i couldn't replicate, i did not ask for any money, i did it for the experience and gave all the photos i took to the coach, even the bad ones for him to delete , he was really quite happy and so was i, that lens did all the work, i just pushed the button and it was all outdoors , i believe i was really fortunate to get to do this, i would love to own that lens, it is just out of my range, I do like the new Sony A74 and 200-600mm i have now, it is very functional and has nice video capability 👍I like to learn
I recently tried and saw even first hand, the difference in quality between a Sony a5000 and a 6700. And with the right optics, they were really really, like reaaaaally close. Talking about photography of course. This is, by the way, just a simple comparison. A tiny camera like the 5000 is uncapable to catch up in terms of focus, handling and so many more stuff, but just seeing the results in a real photo is outstanding.
Yes it sounds weird, but the camera also transports some "feeling" that some creatives need. And for me (I hate all this overhyped retro and film shizzle) the Nikon Zf transported something I really enjoy. I will still stick to my Sony system as the GM lenses are out of space and another world. But the Nikon has also made some interesting decisions regarding lenses with character, being affordable for 1.4 lenses and the color science. It is really awesome. So, I can not really agree that the camera does not matter, but lenses definitely do.
I used to be the biggest Nikon fan boy than I made the difficult decision to switch to Sony about 13 years ago because I wanted a smaller lighter full frame camera I couldn't be happier with the A7RV and A7CR. I'm too invested in Sony now to ever switch again. Always love your videos your channel has grown so much with over 100K subs now congratulations!
What a heart-felt review, thank you for taking the time to show us the why and how, I truly appreciate it. I also switched from Canon to Sony, and I have not looked back. I love your review!!! Thank you!!
I just switched also from Canon to Sony - from Canon 6D Mark II to Sony A7CR. So after many years with Canon switched to bigger resolution 61MP and I did buy Sony FE 24-70 F2.8 GMII - and this combination is incredible ;-)
We did the same … I have the SONY A7RV and wife has the SONY A7CR and I bought the teeny 24, 40 & 50mm F2.5 & 2.8’s and the 24-70 F2.8 GM ll & 70-200 GM ll SO SMALLLLLLL LOVE LOVE … GREAT VIDEO ….
insightful video as usual Laura. I can see why you made the change to the Sony A7RV with its better video performance. I use Canon EOS 5DIV, EOS 6D, EOS 7DMk2 & EOS M100. I'm a Stills Photographer & don't shoot video apart from the odd clip. No rush to upgrade yet but the proposed EOS R5 Mk2 sounds interesting.
I am happy to hear you like the Sony Camera, I had Canon for many years, 5 years ago I switched to Sony, so now I use two 61 megapixels (which I also often use in APSC crop mode), my Lenses which I can recommend are Sony 14mm 1.8 GM, Zeiss Loxia Distagon 21mm 2.8 T* (bought as open boxed for half price !), Sony 24mm 1.4 GM, Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar 35mm 2.8 T* ZA (bought used for US $215 taxes included), Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm 2.0 Aspherical, Sony Zeiss Sonnar 55mm 1.8 T* ZA, Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm 2.0 Aspherical, Zeiss Batis Sonnar 85mm 1.8 T, Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 110mm 2.5, Sony 135mm 1.8 GM and Sigma 500mm 5.6 DG DN OS Sports. I am a bit tempted to try Fuji GFX 100II and Hasselblad X2D, but I think I stay with Sony because I like the smaller size and the lower weight for hiking.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. 😍 I think is good to work mainly with one camera system. But we can always get another camera just to satisfy our curiosity. 🫠 I also want to tray both Fuji and Hasselblad one day.
You’re most welcome! I’m so glad to know that you liked this video and you feel the encouragement. 🥰 Sending you loads of love from this side of the world! 🫶🏼🌴
Hi Laura! Long time photographer here, I want to thank you for a fantastic review! Your points are all very important and you touched on all the pertinent issues. I shoot both Sony and Canon and each has their advantages, but when I have a really important shoot I always grab the Sony a7 riv! Take care and best to you always! 😊
Laura I have the old Sony A7RII and even though its old. I dont regret getting this camera. 42.4MP full-frame, 4K movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning. Also, I had Canon before, so another advantage you have with adapter, works like native. The key thing that made me switch compatibility. Being able to use Canon lenses, Sigma and Sony. I can imagine, how good yours is 61MP.
@@emoslayer1987 To be honest, people who say MP is just for people who want to print large photos. That is not the case at all. Maybe its just me, but MP in a camera means more than just large prints. I have a 4K monitor LG, I have taken pictures with a 12MP, 18MP, 24MP and my 42.4MP. There is a big difference when looking at an image overall, the higher MP cameras, offer better quality picture overall, without even zooming you can see it. Maybe if you post on instagram or facebook, maybe would not make a difference. But turst me, people who say MP dont mean anything or is not important, its only for "large prints" dont know what they talking about. The qualities the A7RII gives overall, its amazing, the overall picture is sharp, its less pixelated, there are alot of differences. When I load a 12MP image, 24MP and considering my monitor is 4K you can see all the artifacts and noise and so forth. Its like saying you dont need 4K monitor 1080p is enough. Sure it is, but nobody can deny a 4K quality is supperior to a 1080p, its just that some people dont want to use it. But with that being said, saying to people you dont need 4K or more MP is just beyond me.
@@amybella exactly, I use a 4k monitor myself and you notice the difference between raw files from the A7R2 and say the a7ii which I've had before! The extra megapixels allow for more aggressive cropping which is really handy for macro or if you need to reframe a shot!
You absolutely nailed it with this whole review. I agree 100% with every point you make. I came from a 12mp APS-C Nikon DSLR to the A7RV; and it puts a smile on my face every time I use it. The full-frame sensor is glorious. The IBIS has changed my life. The color is (surprisingly) excellent. 61mp is too much; but I. Don't. CARE!!! When you put good glass on this camera, the images just make you want to cry (in a good way). When I made the switch last December, I was a little nervous that it was the right choice. But Sony is exactly what I want right now; and their budget for innovation will only result in more outstanding break-through features in the years to come. I love your videos. I love your work. And I very much appreciate your opinions on this subject. Cheers!
Great video!! Great camera!! I wish you would try the Fujifilm gfx 100ii for portraits it’s the next level up in quality although I have the Fuji camera and I’m also want to buy a Sony r v camera or wait for the canon r5ii
Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked the video! I can’t wait to try Fuji one day so who knows! 😍 For now I’m very happy with the Sony A7RV. But happy to try other brands to satisfy my curiosity. 🫣
Good to here, also making a slow transition to Sony from Canon. Picked up an A7CR and the 24mm G as a compact setup. Really love it and now have been drawn into changing systems 🙂🙂🙈
Hi Laura, I have been using Sony A7R5 for 6 months and loving it so much. The menu is very intuitive so switching over from Nikon to Sony was a breeze! I don’t think I will go back to Nikon as there are so many 3rd party lenses for Sony compared to Nikon!
The a7R V is seriously underrated for hybrid work. I covered a wedding in direct sunlight and the a7s iii overheated while a7r V was a champ. After that I just relied on the a7r V for full-time video when I was in the Mojave desert.
I'm newer to photography, and am quickly learning how expensive it is. I have been doing research on lenses for about 5 months now. I got a 28-70mm kit lens for my Sony a7IV which I initially thought was a great lens until I found out it was just an average lens. I'm looking to save some money on lenses, and I have decided to purchase the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8. It basically covers the 2 lenses you already have, and the lens you want to buy for significantly less money than what you would end up spending. All of the big name photographers that have tested it out have loved it because it gives you the same quality pictures of the 24-70, and the 70-200 by spending way less money, and you only have to carry around 1 lens. I was shocked when I found this lens that wasn't a constant aperture of 4 or a variable aperture and covered such a wide focal range.
The 28-70mm kit lens is the worst of the worst, but many zooms are not much better. The sony zeiss zooms are probably the nicest looking lenses available. Not that sharp or fast but nice colors, and good contrast.
Can you make a video regarding your archiving system? Bc such huge files needs a lot of storage and I really want to know how you manage it. Thank you in advance 😊
I'm moving 20+ TB of photos in a video I'll be posting soon. The best people to ask are in IT who can tell you why JBOD NAS enclosures are the best choice. Pro tip, DO NOT convert to DNG with cRAW.
I switched too to the Sony 7R5 after 20 years of shooting with Canon (all 1D and 5D models, R5....). One of my key reasons were the Sony 24-70 GM II and the Sony 35 GM. Those two lenses are so much better than the equivalent Canon lenses. I am very happy with Sony but I must admit that I miss Canon a bit like Laura. I think that Canon have much better menus but the image quality of the Sony system (I mean camera with the lenses) is outstanding. I also did not regret the switch.
Enjoyed watching this video. Your advice about choosing what is right for you and your own needs makes so much sense. Reviews are helpful, once you understand that. 😊
I had canon also but ended up giving all my canon gear to a missionary friend of mine and I switched over to Sony also and now have this camera and the 70-200mm 2.8 ii and the Sony 200-600mm lens with the 1.4 and the 2x converters for the external reach when I need it here in Alaska and picked up the Viltrox 16mm 1.8 for my wide angle shots and had to get the Sony battery grip with five extra batteries but I don’t do photography for a living just a hobby that I’ve been doing for over thirty five years lol but loving this gear and needing to get more lenses
Hi!!! Great video my friend!!! I love listening to your energetic accent! I have the Sony a7rv. I have shot with Nikon, and Canon! The a7r5 is a dream to shoot with! I've been with Sony now for about 8 years! I enjoyed the other brands for the years that I used them! For now I'm enjoying the Sony experience. I shoot landscapes and wildlife. Lol I don't do video!
Laura, Nice to see that, You have come a long way now in your photography journey😊 You have produced very nice images and videos👌 As a viewer I would love to see your skills on Nikon Camera body! Try your hands on Nikon cameras for some time and let us updated! Keep inspiring us 💯 Keep it up and All the best 👍Thank you
Thanks for sharing your experience. I am a sony fan and have the following combination of lenses with my Sony a7R5 and sony a7c, Sony 24mm 1.4, Sony 50mm f1.8, Sigma 24-70 f2.8, So y 70-200 f2.8, Sigma 100-400, Sony 90 mm Macro, Sony 200-600. I love my these both sony cameras and Sony and Sigma combination of lenses
Personally I made the same switch from Canon (after 22 years) to Sony but I did it already in 2016 when the alpha cameras weren't as good as today ! The reason why I switched was because of the size and weight of my EOS 5D MkIII and 5DsR and also because I was able to use my L lenses with my Sony bodies at the beginning ! I have used an A7M2, two A7R2, an A7M3, an A6500 and A6600 since 2016 and since 2022 I have two A7R3(A). With the time, I became used to the system and frankly I could not imagine myself shooting for serious jobs without my alpha gear, mostly because the AF is insane, I shoot RAW so the color grading was never an issue and today the lens selection for E-mount is simply the best ! The most important for my image qualité expectations is which lenses I'm able to use and in 2024 Sony users have even too many options, I mean... Really great options from different brands ! Today I still use my trusty A7R3(A) and I recently purchased a B cam, the A6700 which I mostly use with my Full Frame lenses ! I've even shot a portrait session with my 6700 and the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN. The pictures coming out of this combo looks absolutely mind blowing !!!! Having tested the AF with my 6700 now I'm about tu buy two A7RV so I'll be set for many years, because I'll never need more than 61mp and I don't need more than 10 fps shooting ! Your video makes me think I'm making the right decision ;-) Thanks !!!
Did you try sometimes also canon R5 for example? someone gave it to you for few days to try it? Because if you used canon 5Dm4 and you changed to mirorrless and immediately to sony, without testing canon mirorrless in your hands, it´s a pity. In my opinion canon and sony mirorrless cameras are pretty near similar properties..yes sony has 61 mpix, canon has 45 mpix .. but this mpix challenge is mostly only marketing. For billboards are still good 20mpix photos... and you can also use your canon EF lenses like sigma, canon,and other like you worked with sigma 105 1.4.. before on DSLR... you can without problem use it with adapters like you are using EF to canon mirrorless or sony mirorrles... and focus on canon mirorrless is totaly better with these lenses in opposite to DSLR with worse focus... what is also good/better for using these lenses with adapter, that you can use for example ND or polarising filter included in adapter, so you dont need to put all the time another filters on another lenses.. also this adapter with "filter" is protecting your chip from dust when you are changing DSLR lenses... :) and finally canon started to approve 3rd party lenses for RF :) like few weeks ago sigma annoucement lenses for canon RF :) I´m giving you inspiration to rent from someone canon R5 and make new video with using R5, and what you will think about canon mirrorless.. or wait few months and there should be annoucement of new R5 mk2 :) Good luck with photoshoots and wish you a good light too! :)
This was completely my thought - for me it sounded like you didn’t try the R5, as most of your pros for Sony are also the same in the R5. Was just wondering. In terms of video I think I can understand the switch a tiny bit more.
More Megapixels means also a very small granulation compared with the size of the photo, so a better quality at high ISO, which is crucial for events, concert, etc.
Laura, Aquí tienes a otro fotógrafo que se pasó después de 20 años con Nikon para Sony. Te felicito por haber escogido el 24-105 G, este lente es mi favorito cuando tengo que salir ligero de equipaje. Magnifico video y espero que tengas muchos éxitos en tus futuros proyectos, Un saludo cordial.
Hi, my camera of choice is a fujifilm xt5 togheter with a lot of fuji prime lens. I suggest you, as a professional photographer, to try a fujifilm gfx medium format camera and the gfx lenses. But you said right, the right choice of gears depend on what everyone is doing or their personal needs. Can I ask you how is as a photographer living in Bali? Hi from Italy, Rosaria
enhorabuena, es una muy buena camara, toda mi vida tube Nikon, desde la D700 hasta la D850, desde la D810 sentí que perdi más que ganava con la D850 para mi tipo de fotografia, 36mpx era perfectos, luego me fui a Canon, la R5 .... y no me convencio su color, sus raws, la camara es genial pero no era lo que buscava hasta que cambie a la A7R5, es una maravilla, vuelvo a tener unos negativos que me dejan trabajar bien aun con sus 61mpx. Una maravilla. Que la disfrutes.
Thank you very much for this video. I have a question. Please answer. I do not like to waste a lot of time editing photos and sitting in front of the computer for hours. Are the photos coming directly from the camera good for use without editing? I am a Canon user and I would like to buy a Sony a7cii. Thank you.
Apenas descubrí tu canal gracias DapReview. Estoy en las mismas solo un año después, me acabo de cambiar a la Sony A7RV y efectivamente es una maravilla. Muy buen video gracias por la info. Saludos
Why did you changed to Sony if you could use R5 or R6, or even R5C? I was about to switch to Sony until I tried the R6... Have two units and will only switch to a new R5 ii, but to be honest R6 is enough for everything!
About 24-70, actually. I have an a7riii, and only zoom I use is Sigma 24-70 2.8 DG DN Art, it’s way cheaper, than G series, and for my 42 megapixels - it’s more, than enough of lens. If you ever met a chance to try it - do not hesitate. Ps - thanks for the great videos, Laura, I really enjoy them Cheers
Just sold my Fujifilm X-T3. It's time for an upgrade for me and I'm considering the Sony A7R5. It's just the price that holding me haha. It's quite an investment. Do you have any recommendation 1st sony lens? What I'm doing most is events coverage. Thanks Laura.
Hey Laura, did I even know you changed to Sony? I am not sure I did. I changed from Panasonic M43, loved the GH5 as I am sure there are things you loved about Canon as well. I do have to say though for my eyes I like Fuji colour science and Canon the most overall & Sony is a 3rd but not a deal breaker at all. ...it is just a little thing. How did you find the colour science of Sony coming from Canon? I really like you channel & your work. Who know when I am in Bali next probably will come my lots of my gear and my Sony buddy with even more gear so we could may play, and share knowledge etc. Keep making great content b/c you do!!
Big love! thank you for sharing. I'm struggling right now with night shoots because I don't have a flash. Which one would recommend for sony alpha a7 iii and any extra gear that you would use. I'm pretty new at photography a year in!
Love the video Laura, I have to say that my old Cannon EO5 Rebel works great for me. Just being an amateur and my photos of my wildlife and hunting property are only for me maybe I will upgrade someday but for now, my camera is smarter than its operator LOL and I am very loyal.
I still use the old A7RII and that camera is still a workhorse of a machine! 42MP of pure sharpness! Coupled with the the ziess primes i use at the moment it takes some amazingly sharp photos
Hi Laura! Thank you so much for this video! I am a long-time Canon shooter (over 20 years) and my number one issue now is weight. My hands and elbows struggle after using these bodies and lenses for so long. Is the Sony setup with the 70-200 noticeably lighter than the Canon setup with 70-200?
Thank you for your detailed review and the revelation of your HONEST EMOTION. Many video professionals complain the video created by Sony A7RV has unacceptable amount of NOISE in the shadows compared with other Sony cameras that has lower resolution. Do you have this problem? Thanks again.
Me encuentro en la misma situación… a7r v viniendo de una canon 5d iv. La verdad que la resolución es increíble y no me arrepiento tampoco. Las lentes son increíbles, el visor… pero también hay cosas donde he perdido con el cambio. Primero en ergonomía, en sony es terrible. Segundo en gestión de ruido a isos altos, y especialmente en levantar sombras. Y algo que me molesta menos pero que está ahí es en la luminosidad de la pantalla (fatal comparado con la pantalla de la 5d en días soleados) y el enfoque con poca luz también sensiblemente peor, peeero supongo que no se puede tener todo 😅
Muy lindo el video! muchas gracias! y saludos Laura !! 👍🏼 🥰 Sony 7rii! y me encanta! 🔟 de 🔟! sigma 135MM F1.8 Sony 50MM F1.8 ZEISS 24-70F4 SONY G 35MM F1.4 Y el proximo sigma 24 70MM F1.8 y 70-200 F2.8 De sony los próximos ! gracias ahora el peso en la espalda cuando viajo! pero los resultados son geniales, estoy empezando ,. soy Colorista de profesión, y las dos carreras van de la mano! Son identicas!
I switched from canon a decade ago as they were not interested in mirrorless nor in the technological potential. They were still stuck in the slr to dslr mode. The sony was creating new sensors from extreme resolution to light sensitivity & improving its processing power and ibis. The platform is open so it allows an entire realm of different kinds of lens development. I updated from the sony a7r4 to the 5 for better ibis - video - evf screen. The 61mp sensor gives each lens the possibility of having more reach. So I have a 50-400mm tamron which gives a 600mm reach on aps-c but even otherwise I can transform the original image in many different ways. It is also excellent for animation as 1 frame can give a series of 4k images that one can use as a pan. As to the myth of color science it is very unscientific. The sensor on the raw level is recording a plethora of light frequencies & it is a question of how one processes them and for what purpose. One can use the in camera + software processing. The ibis is incredible - I have taken images at 0.13 of a second handheld of intricate architecture. Then the EVf & screen are the best that I have used. The camera also makes for an excellent hybrid camera and it is easy to connect with android devices for remote monitoring & image/video transfer also vis a vis a cable. Hence I don't need a laptop but can use a 12.7 inch tablet. The lens eco system is highly developed and also the possibility to adapt vintage glass. And there are lots of quality options to G master glass
Hi very nice channel you have :) I left sony for Canon, i think the R5 is the best camera ever made. The Canon colors are better and easier to edit especially for people (i cant spend hours editing someones skin tone, its such a hassle), the details are also more elegant, look at the animal and nature photos from Canon, all the macro photography and all the fashion and portraits. the Video is also immaculate. but Sony may have an advantage with being more efficient for video better battery and no overheating etc. BUT not better quality. Canon is just still unmatched. BTW I still own around 7grand is Sony lenses so either I will sell them and buy the new Canon camera thats coming out or maybe I will buy a second body for sony solely for video. I stopped looking for new gear after the R5 ( i dont even know how many new cameras came out and i dont even look at reviews on youtube anymore lol), its perfect and if you want to compare, just go into BH or any camera store and grab an R5 and a 85 1.2 RF lens and take a photo, you will immediately see why Canon is still king... I don't think anyone can argue. even an amateur can take professional photos with the 85 1.2 rf lol its cheating.
So what I’m hearing you say, Laura, is get the same gear you have… Hahaha. I’m totally kidding of course 😛 The sharpness from the photos you shared is incredible. Thanks and Hugs! 🤗🥰
I shot Nikon film cameras. Then I switched to Canon since they had the first "affordable" digital camera. And when Sony released the A7 I switched again. I'm still with Sony and will continue to shoot Sony until there is a reason to switch again..
An other great video! You made a very good choice with Sony! I was just about to switch to Sony when the fate said NO to me! I got a huge opportunity to give a hands on a Nikon Z9, before I could even switch brand, and I am very happy with it. One old photographer enthusiast unfortunately passed away in my area, and the people who were selling his equipment they offered me his equipment for less than half price with all his equipment (lights, lenses and the Z9). I couldn’t be happier when they said I can buy the camera, because I thought that they will sell to someone else, but as they already know me they kept it till I made the decision to buy it. After I got it I can’t wish better camera than my Z9! Incredible for photography (45.6mp) and such a gorgeous performer for video. I think I got a sign from the life to stay with Nikon, to go for this and help on my journey as a photographer. I absolutely love it, and feel so lucky with this
I just went crazy and sell my Canon R5 and the Triade Lens f2.8, and buy everything Sony with a7rV too. Only have one week with it, and im already totally sure that the change worth it so fkn much. ;)
60 megapixels is a benefit up to ISO 400 and after that the 45 megapixels cameras are better because now your getting into low light territory. Use DXO PureRaw export DNG raw and even high ISO images will now look like ISO 100. Slanted Lens did a Side by side with the Sony A7R5 vs the Nikon Z8. The Nikon Z8 was holding onto the colors better I think after ISO 400.
I have never owned a camera and know nothing about them. All this talk about lenses, megapixels, frames per second, shooting 4K, etc., is a completely foreign language to me. I would like to buy something as a starter without breaking the bank as I'm not sure whether it's something I'll stick with. I came across an ad for a Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Lens and Accessories kit for $800. From what I could tell it seems to be aimed at vloggers/content creators, but it sounded as though the photo quality would also be good. I honestly don't know what my needs are at this point because it's all new to me. I want to be able to take both photos and shoot some videos, and have something that I could build on if I choose to stick with this. I should also mention that my preference is to have a camera that is compact, not too bulky. Would this be a worthwhile investment as someone just starting out?
Laura I like what you said about 61 MG is for more than just printing, I have never heard anyone give those other reasons you gave. Nice balanced video, very cool. I shoot Sony A1 & A7Siii.
Yes, this is often overlooked. With the Sony 20-70G on the A7R5 you effectively get a 20-105mm @ 61-26Mpix. Canon offer NOTHING like this. (And I'm a Canon user...) [It is also one of the reasons the Fuji 100Mpix bodies are so useful to landscape photographers. Re-format (crop) to 5:4, 1:1, 16:9... and always have plenty of resolution.]
@@LauraBC I thought it was odd too. I recently upgraded. I haven’t used it for long. This happens within a couple of minutes of shooting stills. It must be I received a faulty unit 💁🏻
I think the AI chip in the A7RV and A7CII don't get enough credit. I've seen them nail white balance so well to where I would put them as one of the best colour wise out there.
🌟 Laura, your journey from Canon to Sony is truly inspiring! As someone who's on the fence about switching, your insights are golden. 📸 Your honesty and detailed experience really illuminate the pros and cons. I'm curious-what feature of the Sony A7RV surprised you the most compared to your Canon gear? Thanks for sharing your expertise! 🙌 #TechSavvyPhotographer
Hi Wise! Thank you so much! I’m so glad to know that you enjoyed this year review. 😍 The most surprising about my camera after I switched was without any doubt the amount of settings I could play with! The menus may be overwhelming at the beginning but you get used to it. It’s just amazing to be able to change so many things when shooting. And the amount of different ways to customise my camera is incredible. It makes things way easier. 🥰
Maybe we will see the Canon R5 II soon. Great thing about Sony is the selection of lenses. Wish the cfexpress cards for Sony mirrorless cameras were more affordable.
Invest in lenses not camera bodies and Sony make the best variety and GM lenses, and never forget The owner of the franchise and invention of the mirrorless system is Sony, without it today we still in DSLR system, Thank you for your video I love it
Beautiful video. but... but.... HUM Canon is CANON hahaha I have used Canon for more than 30 years and believe me I am very happy with my equipment. Yes, Sony has created master cameras with many possibilities and for any use just like Nikon, Fuji and all the other Japanese industries. Muchas gracias Laura por compartir estos bellos videos!!..
Haha I used to say “Canon is Canon” too. And of course, as I mentioned in the video, I still love Canon. It’s incredible. However, as a content creator, Sony gives me the most versatility and customization options when switching between photo and video settings. 🥰 And a few more things I mentioned in another video about my reasons. I still own all my Canon gear. 🥹 It served me very well for more than a decade. And thanks so much! I’m glad you liked the video.
Which camera brand are shooting with at the moment? 😍
I have just purchased the Canon 5D iv and a Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 to add to my gear. I love the look and feel of the images coming from that camera. Most of them I don't even touch in post. The raw files are beautiful. I almost went mirrorless, but I have wanted the 5D iv from the time I started shooting and it has not disappointed. Maybe when my business takes off, I will make the switch, Thanks for your wonderful advice!
I am shooting with my Canon 5D Mark II. It is old but I know it like the back of my hand. Most of my projects I have time to complete. I am serious thinking about changing over to Sony. Since, I love your photography and video style. 💯🔥
Canon EOS R5 :) and you should try it as well, because some of the stuff you described missing for Canon was related to DSLR, but not to mirrorless. Color science - you always used only Adobe color calibration so that is why you don´t see any major differences in color science, but Canon has their own profiles. Sony does not. But either way, it really does not matter what camera you use, in the end, it is photographer who creates photos :) and presents it the way he wants to.
Fuji X-H2 feels much more premium quality in the hand than Sony a 7 iv just now been and checked out a sony
I am a real estate and Head Shot photographer and I shoot with a Canon R! I have an RP for backup and I do walk around Street Photography with a CANON M50. My lenses include EF 24-7 EF 16-35 EF 70-200 RF 85mm RF 50mm
I ran a camera rental company for over 35 years. During that time I got to use Canon, Nikon, Sony, Hasselblad, Phase One and Fuji.
Frankly I came to the conclusion that unless your shooting high end fashion or close-up food the camera was irrelevant they all now produce outstanding results. I owned personally the Canon EOS 5DS that was fifty megapixels, I changed to the R5 which is 45 megapixels and I use the Fuji GFX 100 II which at 102 megapixels is sheer overkill.
What’s far more important is lenses not camera bodies. The lenses that Sony make in the G Master range especially the primes are fantastic and they are the “real” difference not the camera. Same is true with both Nikon and Canon for instance the Canon RF 28-70mm f2 is quite possibly the best zoom lens ever made for professional photographers (not so great for video without IS and its weight). Canon now also has the RF 24-105mm f2.8L a video centric lens that’s also a great still lens.
Anyway back to my original point. It doesn’t matter if you pick Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji GFX etc. they all provide fantastic professional results WITH the right lenses.
Totally agree - It doesn't really matter how good your camera is, (while you can still get a 'good' photograph), if you use a 'poor' lens, you will only get 'poor' image quality.
And that I think is probably the biggest difference between Canon and Sony - lens choice, and what you have to pay for a certain level of image quality. The likes of Tamron and Sigma prove that you can get good IQ for a 'good' price. With Sony...
Agreed, I am a hobbyist photographer and started with Sony back in 2007, i was in California in 2014 visiting a friend and his family, his kids were heavily involved in water polo, especially the son who was a high calibre player, so the coach asked if could take pictures of the games that week and i said yes and reminded him that I am just a hobbyist and had bought a new Sony A77 mark2 which was a really nice camera and for sports could shoot 20fps up to 60 frames then it would buffer for a few seconds, I was able to rent a Sony 300mm F2.8 in the A-mount series like my camera for the week through the local school board at a discounted rate, that lens was amazing fast accurate AF, tack sharp and shooting in short bursts i got results to this day i couldn't replicate, i did not ask for any money, i did it for the experience and gave all the photos i took to the coach, even the bad ones for him to delete , he was really quite happy and so was i, that lens did all the work, i just pushed the button and it was all outdoors , i believe i was really fortunate to get to do this, i would love to own that lens, it is just out of my range, I do like the new Sony A74 and 200-600mm i have now, it is very functional and has nice video capability 👍I like to learn
I recently tried and saw even first hand, the difference in quality between a Sony a5000 and a 6700. And with the right optics, they were really really, like reaaaaally close. Talking about photography of course.
This is, by the way, just a simple comparison. A tiny camera like the 5000 is uncapable to catch up in terms of focus, handling and so many more stuff, but just seeing the results in a real photo is outstanding.
For amateurs, the number of pixels in a camera is enough
Yes it sounds weird, but the camera also transports some "feeling" that some creatives need. And for me (I hate all this overhyped retro and film shizzle) the Nikon Zf transported something I really enjoy. I will still stick to my Sony system as the GM lenses are out of space and another world. But the Nikon has also made some interesting decisions regarding lenses with character, being affordable for 1.4 lenses and the color science. It is really awesome. So, I can not really agree that the camera does not matter, but lenses definitely do.
I used to be the biggest Nikon fan boy than I made the difficult decision to switch to Sony about 13 years ago because I wanted a smaller lighter full frame camera I couldn't be happier with the A7RV and A7CR. I'm too invested in Sony now to ever switch again. Always love your videos your channel has grown so much with over 100K subs now congratulations!
Great job on the video Laura! Thanks for making it.
What a heart-felt review, thank you for taking the time to show us the why and how, I truly appreciate it. I also switched from Canon to Sony, and I have not looked back.
I love your review!!! Thank you!!
The prints you can make with 61 megapickles it’s incredible, happy to see another video Laura big love from the PNW
I just switched also from Canon to Sony - from Canon 6D Mark II to Sony A7CR. So after many years with Canon switched to bigger resolution 61MP and I did buy Sony FE 24-70 F2.8 GMII - and this combination is incredible ;-)
The GMII 24-70 & 70-200 lenses are amazing on the A7RV! I want the best for my paid work and these are.
We did the same … I have the SONY A7RV and wife has the SONY A7CR and I bought the teeny 24, 40 & 50mm F2.5 & 2.8’s and the 24-70 F2.8 GM ll & 70-200 GM ll SO SMALLLLLLL LOVE LOVE … GREAT VIDEO ….
These videos just get better and better 😊
Thank you so much Marcus! 🥹❤️
insightful video as usual Laura. I can see why you made the change to the Sony A7RV with its better video performance. I use Canon EOS 5DIV, EOS 6D, EOS 7DMk2 & EOS M100. I'm a Stills Photographer & don't shoot video apart from the odd clip. No rush to upgrade yet but the proposed EOS R5 Mk2 sounds interesting.
I am happy to hear you like the Sony Camera, I had Canon for many years, 5 years ago I switched to Sony, so now I use two 61 megapixels (which I also often use in APSC crop mode), my Lenses which I can recommend are Sony 14mm 1.8 GM, Zeiss Loxia Distagon 21mm 2.8 T* (bought as open boxed for half price !), Sony 24mm 1.4 GM, Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar 35mm 2.8 T* ZA (bought used for US $215 taxes included), Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm 2.0 Aspherical, Sony Zeiss Sonnar 55mm 1.8 T* ZA, Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm 2.0 Aspherical, Zeiss Batis Sonnar 85mm 1.8 T, Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 110mm 2.5, Sony 135mm 1.8 GM and Sigma 500mm 5.6 DG DN OS Sports. I am a bit tempted to try Fuji GFX 100II and Hasselblad X2D, but I think I stay with Sony because I like the smaller size and the lower weight for hiking.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. 😍 I think is good to work mainly with one camera system. But we can always get another camera just to satisfy our curiosity. 🫠 I also want to tray both Fuji and Hasselblad one day.
Wow! What a collection! I got lens envy reading this list. 😂
@@darrenchristiephotography ☺ I am very happy with my Lenses.
I just got mine last week.. I do underline each words by Laura, it is a brilliant camera..
Awwww congrats!! I remember how excited I was when I got it. I’m glad you agree with me. Enjoy it! 📸❤️
love your energy.. I want to be like you when I grow up . I love the passion you have
Greetings Laura! Thank you for sharing your experiences with the Sony A7RV. More importantly, thank you for your continued support and encouragement!
You’re most welcome! I’m so glad to know that you liked this video and you feel the encouragement. 🥰 Sending you loads of love from this side of the world! 🫶🏼🌴
Hi Laura! Long time photographer here, I want to thank you for a fantastic review! Your points are all very important and you touched on all the pertinent issues. I shoot both Sony and Canon and each has their advantages, but when I have a really important shoot I always grab the Sony a7 riv! Take care and best to you always! 😊
Laura I have the old Sony A7RII and even though its old. I dont regret getting this camera. 42.4MP full-frame, 4K movie recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning.
Also, I had Canon before, so another advantage you have with adapter, works like native. The key thing that made me switch compatibility. Being able to use Canon lenses, Sigma and Sony.
I can imagine, how good yours is 61MP.
I still use an a7RII aswell! It's still a beast of a camera especially with a good prime on it like the ziess batis range
@@emoslayer1987 To be honest, people who say MP is just for people who want to print large photos. That is not the case at all. Maybe its just me, but MP in a camera means
more than just large prints. I have a 4K monitor LG, I have taken pictures with a 12MP, 18MP, 24MP and my 42.4MP. There is a big difference when looking at an image overall,
the higher MP cameras, offer better quality picture overall, without even zooming you can see it. Maybe if you post on instagram or facebook, maybe would not make a difference. But turst me, people who say MP dont mean anything or is not important, its only for "large prints" dont know what they talking about. The qualities the A7RII gives overall, its amazing, the overall picture is sharp, its less pixelated, there are alot of differences. When I load a 12MP image, 24MP and considering my monitor is 4K you can see all the artifacts and noise and so forth. Its like saying you dont need 4K monitor 1080p is enough. Sure it is, but nobody can deny a 4K quality is supperior to a 1080p, its just that some people dont want to use it. But with that being said, saying to people you dont need 4K or more MP is just beyond me.
@@amybella exactly, I use a 4k monitor myself and you notice the difference between raw files from the A7R2 and say the a7ii which I've had before! The extra megapixels allow for more aggressive cropping which is really handy for macro or if you need to reframe a shot!
Great Video
Thanks for sharing your story
I still shoot Canon; I’m waiting on my R5ii
A great video. I shoot with the A7r IV and the A7 IV coming from 25 years with Nikon.
You absolutely nailed it with this whole review. I agree 100% with every point you make.
I came from a 12mp APS-C Nikon DSLR to the A7RV; and it puts a smile on my face every time I use it.
The full-frame sensor is glorious. The IBIS has changed my life. The color is (surprisingly) excellent.
61mp is too much; but I. Don't. CARE!!! When you put good glass on this camera, the images just make you want to cry (in a good way).
When I made the switch last December, I was a little nervous that it was the right choice. But Sony is exactly what I want right now; and their budget for innovation will only result in more outstanding break-through features in the years to come.
I love your videos. I love your work. And I very much appreciate your opinions on this subject.
Cheers!
Thanks for this. When a professional is able to personalize the information, it means a lot to folks like me who actually are looking for this camera.
Big love and thank you for sharing with us your experience ♥
Great video!! Great camera!! I wish you would try the Fujifilm gfx 100ii for portraits it’s the next level up in quality although I have the Fuji camera and I’m also want to buy a Sony r v camera or wait for the canon r5ii
Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked the video! I can’t wait to try Fuji one day so who knows! 😍 For now I’m very happy with the Sony A7RV. But happy to try other brands to satisfy my curiosity. 🫣
Good to here, also making a slow transition to Sony from Canon. Picked up an A7CR and the 24mm G as a compact setup. Really love it and now have been drawn into changing systems 🙂🙂🙈
24mm GM or 20mm G?
@@BoyarsMedia 24mm G the small one.
Hi Laura, I have been using Sony A7R5 for 6 months and loving it so much. The menu is very intuitive so switching over from Nikon to Sony was a breeze! I don’t think I will go back to Nikon as there are so many 3rd party lenses for Sony compared to Nikon!
Great to see you in Bali! What computer specs do you have in order to process 61mp photos?
The a7R V is seriously underrated for hybrid work. I covered a wedding in direct sunlight and the a7s iii overheated while a7r V was a champ. After that I just relied on the a7r V for full-time video when I was in the Mojave desert.
I'm newer to photography, and am quickly learning how expensive it is. I have been doing research on lenses for about 5 months now. I got a 28-70mm kit lens for my Sony a7IV which I initially thought was a great lens until I found out it was just an average lens. I'm looking to save some money on lenses, and I have decided to purchase the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8. It basically covers the 2 lenses you already have, and the lens you want to buy for significantly less money than what you would end up spending. All of the big name photographers that have tested it out have loved it because it gives you the same quality pictures of the 24-70, and the 70-200 by spending way less money, and you only have to carry around 1 lens. I was shocked when I found this lens that wasn't a constant aperture of 4 or a variable aperture and covered such a wide focal range.
The 28-70mm kit lens is the worst of the worst, but many zooms are not much better. The sony zeiss zooms are probably the nicest looking lenses available.
Not that sharp or fast but nice colors, and good contrast.
Can you make a video regarding your archiving system? Bc such huge files needs a lot of storage and I really want to know how you manage it. Thank you in advance 😊
I'm moving 20+ TB of photos in a video I'll be posting soon. The best people to ask are in IT who can tell you why JBOD NAS enclosures are the best choice. Pro tip, DO NOT convert to DNG with cRAW.
I ended up getting the Sony FX30 for my studio
I switched too to the Sony 7R5 after 20 years of shooting with Canon (all 1D and 5D models, R5....). One of my key reasons were the Sony 24-70 GM II and the Sony 35 GM. Those two lenses are so much better than the equivalent Canon lenses. I am very happy with Sony but I must admit that I miss Canon a bit like Laura. I think that Canon have much better menus but the image quality of the Sony system (I mean camera with the lenses) is outstanding. I also did not regret the switch.
Good move I shot with all of the higher and Sony's they are just so much easier to use in picture quality is much better than any of the others
informative content Thanks Laura.
Thank you so much John! ❤️
Enjoyed watching this video. Your advice about choosing what is right for you and your own needs makes so much sense. Reviews are helpful, once you understand that. 😊
As always, listening to you is an inspiration :)
Thank you so much! 😊❤️
Very cool Laura...tks
I had canon also but ended up giving all my canon gear to a missionary friend of mine and I switched over to Sony also and now have this camera and the 70-200mm 2.8 ii and the Sony 200-600mm lens with the 1.4 and the 2x converters for the external reach when I need it here in Alaska and picked up the Viltrox 16mm 1.8 for my wide angle shots and had to get the Sony battery grip with five extra batteries but I don’t do photography for a living just a hobby that I’ve been doing for over thirty five years lol but loving this gear and needing to get more lenses
Hi!!! Great video my friend!!! I love listening to your energetic accent! I have the Sony a7rv. I have shot with Nikon, and Canon! The a7r5 is a dream to shoot with! I've been with Sony now for about 8 years! I enjoyed the other brands for the years that I used them! For now I'm enjoying the Sony experience. I shoot landscapes and wildlife. Lol I don't do video!
Laura, Nice to see that, You have come a long way now in your photography journey😊 You have produced very nice images and videos👌 As a viewer I would love to see your skills on Nikon Camera body! Try your hands on Nikon cameras for some time and let us updated! Keep inspiring us 💯 Keep it up and All the best 👍Thank you
Thanks for sharing your experience. I am a sony fan and have the following combination of lenses with my Sony a7R5 and sony a7c, Sony 24mm 1.4, Sony 50mm f1.8, Sigma 24-70 f2.8, So y 70-200 f2.8, Sigma 100-400, Sony 90 mm Macro, Sony 200-600. I love my these both sony cameras and Sony and Sigma combination of lenses
Personally I made the same switch from Canon (after 22 years) to Sony but I did it already in 2016 when the alpha cameras weren't as good as today !
The reason why I switched was because of the size and weight of my EOS 5D MkIII and 5DsR and also because I was able to use my L lenses with my Sony bodies at the beginning !
I have used an A7M2, two A7R2, an A7M3, an A6500 and A6600 since 2016 and since 2022 I have two A7R3(A).
With the time, I became used to the system and frankly I could not imagine myself shooting for serious jobs without my alpha gear, mostly because the AF is insane, I shoot RAW so the color grading was never an issue and today the lens selection for E-mount is simply the best !
The most important for my image qualité expectations is which lenses I'm able to use and in 2024 Sony users have even too many options, I mean... Really great options from different brands !
Today I still use my trusty A7R3(A) and I recently purchased a B cam, the A6700 which I mostly use with my Full Frame lenses !
I've even shot a portrait session with my 6700 and the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN. The pictures coming out of this combo looks absolutely mind blowing !!!!
Having tested the AF with my 6700 now I'm about tu buy two A7RV so I'll be set for many years, because I'll never need more than 61mp and I don't need more than 10 fps shooting !
Your video makes me think I'm making the right decision ;-) Thanks !!!
Did you try sometimes also canon R5 for example? someone gave it to you for few days to try it?
Because if you used canon 5Dm4 and you changed to mirorrless and immediately to sony, without testing canon mirorrless in your hands, it´s a pity.
In my opinion canon and sony mirorrless cameras are pretty near similar properties..yes sony has 61 mpix, canon has 45 mpix .. but this mpix challenge is mostly only marketing. For billboards are still good 20mpix photos...
and you can also use your canon EF lenses like sigma, canon,and other like you worked with sigma 105 1.4.. before on DSLR... you can without problem use it with adapters like you are using EF to canon mirrorless or sony mirorrles... and focus on canon mirorrless is totaly better with these lenses in opposite to DSLR with worse focus...
what is also good/better for using these lenses with adapter, that you can use for example ND or polarising filter included in adapter, so you dont need to put all the time another filters on another lenses.. also this adapter with "filter" is protecting your chip from dust when you are changing DSLR lenses... :)
and finally canon started to approve 3rd party lenses for RF :) like few weeks ago sigma annoucement lenses for canon RF :)
I´m giving you inspiration to rent from someone canon R5 and make new video with using R5, and what you will think about canon mirrorless.. or wait few months and there should be annoucement of new R5 mk2 :)
Good luck with photoshoots and wish you a good light too! :)
This was completely my thought - for me it sounded like you didn’t try the R5, as most of your pros for Sony are also the same in the R5. Was just wondering. In terms of video I think I can understand the switch a tiny bit more.
Can you do a video about your preset settings and stuff
More Megapixels means also a very small granulation compared with the size of the photo, so a better quality at high ISO, which is crucial for events, concert, etc.
Laura, Aquí tienes a otro fotógrafo que se pasó después de 20 años con Nikon para Sony. Te felicito por haber escogido el 24-105 G, este lente es mi favorito cuando tengo que salir ligero de equipaje. Magnifico video y espero que tengas muchos éxitos en tus futuros proyectos, Un saludo cordial.
Hi, my camera of choice is a fujifilm xt5 togheter with a lot of fuji prime lens. I suggest you, as a professional photographer, to try a fujifilm gfx medium format camera and the gfx lenses. But you said right, the right choice of gears depend on what everyone is doing or their personal needs. Can I ask you how is as a photographer living in Bali? Hi from Italy, Rosaria
enhorabuena, es una muy buena camara, toda mi vida tube Nikon, desde la D700 hasta la D850, desde la D810 sentí que perdi más que ganava con la D850 para mi tipo de fotografia, 36mpx era perfectos, luego me fui a Canon, la R5 .... y no me convencio su color, sus raws, la camara es genial pero no era lo que buscava hasta que cambie a la A7R5, es una maravilla, vuelvo a tener unos negativos que me dejan trabajar bien aun con sus 61mpx. Una maravilla. Que la disfrutes.
Thank you very much for this video. I have a question. Please answer. I do not like to waste a lot of time editing photos and sitting in front of the computer for hours. Are the photos coming directly from the camera good for use without editing? I am a Canon user and I would like to buy a Sony a7cii. Thank you.
I just bought the same gear after 40+ years with Canon …. I still have a Canon R3 and the RF600 f4.0
Apenas descubrí tu canal gracias DapReview. Estoy en las mismas solo un año después, me acabo de cambiar a la Sony A7RV y efectivamente es una maravilla. Muy buen video gracias por la info. Saludos
Mentira no fue DPreview fue Fstoppers 😂
Why did you changed to Sony if you could use R5 or R6, or even R5C? I was about to switch to Sony until I tried the R6... Have two units and will only switch to a new R5 ii, but to be honest R6 is enough for everything!
Great video!! I’m curious, as a hybrid shooter, do you take off your ND filter when you switch between video and photo?:)
Great video ❤
Wirhout process the photos can u tell me with camera best now i am using sony A1
Hey Laura is your 70-200 the gm ii
About 24-70, actually. I have an a7riii, and only zoom I use is Sigma 24-70 2.8 DG DN Art, it’s way cheaper, than G series, and for my 42 megapixels - it’s more, than enough of lens. If you ever met a chance to try it - do not hesitate.
Ps - thanks for the great videos, Laura, I really enjoy them
Cheers
Just sold my Fujifilm X-T3.
It's time for an upgrade for me and I'm considering the Sony A7R5. It's just the price that holding me haha. It's quite an investment.
Do you have any recommendation 1st sony lens?
What I'm doing most is events coverage.
Thanks Laura.
Hey Laura, did I even know you changed to Sony? I am not sure I did. I changed from Panasonic M43, loved the GH5 as I am sure there are things you loved about Canon as well.
I do have to say though for my eyes I like Fuji colour science and Canon the most overall & Sony is a 3rd but not a deal breaker at all. ...it is just a little thing. How did you find the colour science of Sony coming from Canon?
I really like you channel & your work. Who know when I am in Bali next probably will come my lots of my gear and my Sony buddy with even more gear so we could may play, and share knowledge etc. Keep making great content b/c you do!!
Big love! thank you for sharing. I'm struggling right now with night shoots because I don't have a flash. Which one would recommend for sony alpha a7 iii and any extra gear that you would use. I'm pretty new at photography a year in!
Love the video Laura, I have to say that my old Cannon EO5 Rebel works great for me. Just being an amateur and my photos of my wildlife and hunting property are only for me maybe I will upgrade someday but for now, my camera is smarter than its operator LOL and I am very loyal.
I still use the old A7RII and that camera is still a workhorse of a machine! 42MP of pure sharpness! Coupled with the the ziess primes i use at the moment it takes some amazingly sharp photos
Love this s breakdown
Hi Laura! Thank you so much for this video! I am a long-time Canon shooter (over 20 years) and my number one issue now is weight. My hands and elbows struggle after using these bodies and lenses for so long. Is the Sony setup with the 70-200 noticeably lighter than the Canon setup with 70-200?
Laura, con 61 MP se le ven a uno hasta los suspiros.😊
Total! Demasiado. 😂 Para retrato luego cuesta más retocar. Se ve todo con demasiado detalle. 😅
Agreed 61MP is too many, so does 45! Why did you choose Sony over a Canon R5?
Best video i saw today 😊😊😊😊
Awww thank you so much Phil! I hope you’re keeping well! 😍
@@LauraBC yes thankyou buddy I am x
@@LauraBC hey Laura, I have just been and checked out the A7 iv it felt really cheap and plasticky compared to my fuji xh2 not impressed at all
Thank you for your detailed review and the revelation of your HONEST EMOTION. Many video professionals complain the video created by Sony A7RV has unacceptable amount of NOISE in the shadows compared with other Sony cameras that has lower resolution. Do you have this problem? Thanks again.
Me encuentro en la misma situación… a7r v viniendo de una canon 5d iv. La verdad que la resolución es increíble y no me arrepiento tampoco. Las lentes son increíbles, el visor… pero también hay cosas donde he perdido con el cambio. Primero en ergonomía, en sony es terrible. Segundo en gestión de ruido a isos altos, y especialmente en levantar sombras. Y algo que me molesta menos pero que está ahí es en la luminosidad de la pantalla (fatal comparado con la pantalla de la 5d en días soleados) y el enfoque con poca luz también sensiblemente peor, peeero supongo que no se puede tener todo 😅
Thanks for your feedback! I'm still on Canon
Muy lindo el video! muchas gracias! y saludos Laura !! 👍🏼 🥰 Sony 7rii! y me encanta! 🔟 de 🔟! sigma 135MM F1.8 Sony 50MM F1.8 ZEISS 24-70F4 SONY G 35MM F1.4 Y el proximo sigma 24 70MM F1.8 y 70-200 F2.8 De sony los próximos ! gracias ahora el peso en la espalda cuando viajo! pero los resultados son geniales, estoy empezando ,. soy Colorista de profesión, y las dos carreras van de la mano! Son identicas!
I switched from canon a decade ago as they were not interested in mirrorless nor in the technological potential. They were still stuck in the slr to dslr mode. The sony was creating new sensors from extreme resolution to light sensitivity & improving its processing power and ibis. The platform is open so it allows an entire realm of different kinds of lens development. I updated from the sony a7r4 to the 5 for better ibis - video - evf screen. The 61mp sensor gives each lens the possibility of having more reach. So I have a 50-400mm tamron which gives a 600mm reach on aps-c but even otherwise I can transform the original image in many different ways. It is also excellent for animation as 1 frame can give a series of 4k images that one can use as a pan. As to the myth of color science it is very unscientific. The sensor on the raw level is recording a plethora of light frequencies & it is a question of how one processes them and for what purpose. One can use the in camera + software processing. The ibis is incredible - I have taken images at 0.13 of a second handheld of intricate architecture. Then the EVf & screen are the best that I have used. The camera also makes for an excellent hybrid camera and it is easy to connect with android devices for remote monitoring & image/video transfer also vis a vis a cable. Hence I don't need a laptop but can use a 12.7 inch tablet. The lens eco system is highly developed and also the possibility to adapt vintage glass. And there are lots of quality options to G master glass
I really enjoy your videos and practical advice. Do you print your own photos or do you send them to a lab. If the latter, which print lab do you use?
just gained a new subscriber. probably the best real world video on the canon to sony switch I've seen.
Hi very nice channel you have :)
I left sony for Canon, i think the R5 is the best camera ever made. The Canon colors are better and easier to edit especially for people (i cant spend hours editing someones skin tone, its such a hassle), the details are also more elegant, look at the animal and nature photos from Canon, all the macro photography and all the fashion and portraits. the Video is also immaculate. but Sony may have an advantage with being more efficient for video better battery and no overheating etc. BUT not better quality. Canon is just still unmatched. BTW I still own around 7grand is Sony lenses so either I will sell them and buy the new Canon camera thats coming out or maybe I will buy a second body for sony solely for video. I stopped looking for new gear after the R5 ( i dont even know how many new cameras came out and i dont even look at reviews on youtube anymore lol), its perfect and if you want to compare, just go into BH or any camera store and grab an R5 and a 85 1.2 RF lens and take a photo, you will immediately see why Canon is still king... I don't think anyone can argue. even an amateur can take professional photos with the 85 1.2 rf lol its cheating.
So what I’m hearing you say, Laura, is get the same gear you have…
Hahaha. I’m totally kidding of course 😛
The sharpness from the photos you shared is incredible. Thanks and Hugs! 🤗🥰
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I shot Nikon film cameras. Then I switched to Canon since they had the first "affordable" digital camera. And when Sony released the A7 I switched again. I'm still with Sony and will continue to shoot Sony until there is a reason to switch again..
The Sony FE 24-105mm FE G is so underrated
An other great video! You made a very good choice with Sony!
I was just about to switch to Sony when the fate said NO to me!
I got a huge opportunity to give a hands on a Nikon Z9, before I could even switch brand, and I am very happy with it.
One old photographer enthusiast unfortunately passed away in my area, and the people who were selling his equipment they offered me his equipment for less than half price with all his equipment (lights, lenses and the Z9).
I couldn’t be happier when they said I can buy the camera, because I thought that they will sell to someone else, but as they already know me they kept it till I made the decision to buy it. After I got it I can’t wish better camera than my Z9! Incredible for photography (45.6mp) and such a gorgeous performer for video.
I think I got a sign from the life to stay with Nikon, to go for this and help on my journey as a photographer. I absolutely love it, and feel so lucky with this
I just went crazy and sell my Canon R5 and the Triade Lens f2.8, and buy everything Sony with a7rV too. Only have one week with it, and im already totally sure that the change worth it so fkn much. ;)
60 megapixels is a benefit up to ISO 400 and after that the 45 megapixels cameras are better because now your getting into low light territory. Use DXO PureRaw export DNG raw and even high ISO images will now look like ISO 100. Slanted Lens did a Side by side with the Sony A7R5 vs the Nikon Z8. The Nikon Z8 was holding onto the colors better I think after ISO 400.
Hola, tienes canal en español? Saludos
I have never owned a camera and know nothing about them. All this talk about lenses, megapixels, frames per second, shooting 4K, etc., is a completely foreign language to me. I would like to buy something as a starter without breaking the bank as I'm not sure whether it's something I'll stick with. I came across an ad for a Sony ZV-E10 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm Lens and Accessories kit for $800. From what I could tell it seems to be aimed at vloggers/content creators, but it sounded as though the photo quality would also be good. I honestly don't know what my needs are at this point because it's all new to me. I want to be able to take both photos and shoot some videos, and have something that I could build on if I choose to stick with this. I should also mention that my preference is to have a camera that is compact, not too bulky. Would this be a worthwhile investment as someone just starting out?
Laura I like what you said about 61 MG is for more than just printing, I have never heard anyone give those other reasons you gave. Nice balanced video, very cool. I shoot Sony A1 & A7Siii.
Yes, this is often overlooked. With the Sony 20-70G on the A7R5 you effectively get a 20-105mm @ 61-26Mpix. Canon offer NOTHING like this. (And I'm a Canon user...)
[It is also one of the reasons the Fuji 100Mpix bodies are so useful to landscape photographers. Re-format (crop) to 5:4, 1:1, 16:9... and always have plenty of resolution.]
Laura! espera al 24-70 f2...que está al caer!
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Did anyone feel the body get warm with normal shooting? I’m trying to figure out why mine is getting warm. Thanks!
I didn’t experience that at all. Just if I record for very long periods of time. But shooting it’s ok. 🤞🏼
@@LauraBC I thought it was odd too. I recently upgraded. I haven’t used it for long. This happens within a couple of minutes of shooting stills. It must be I received a faulty unit 💁🏻
Anyways, thanks for your feedback! You have great content on your channel 👌🏼
I think the AI chip in the A7RV and A7CII don't get enough credit. I've seen them nail white balance so well to where I would put them as one of the best colour wise out there.
Tamron 35-150 😊
R6II so far color beats Sony but Sony has this ultra sharpness I guess due to the megapixel of 61 MP.
🌟 Laura, your journey from Canon to Sony is truly inspiring! As someone who's on the fence about switching, your insights are golden. 📸 Your honesty and detailed experience really illuminate the pros and cons. I'm curious-what feature of the Sony A7RV surprised you the most compared to your Canon gear?
Thanks for sharing your expertise! 🙌
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Hi Wise! Thank you so much! I’m so glad to know that you enjoyed this year review. 😍 The most surprising about my camera after I switched was without any doubt the amount of settings I could play with! The menus may be overwhelming at the beginning but you get used to it. It’s just amazing to be able to change so many things when shooting. And the amount of different ways to customise my camera is incredible. It makes things way easier. 🥰
Maybe we will see the Canon R5 II soon. Great thing about Sony is the selection of lenses. Wish the cfexpress cards for Sony mirrorless cameras were more affordable.
I think is time for Canon to release that Cabin R5II I can’t wait to see what they create. 😍 And totally, SD Cards are always painful to buy. 😅
Invest in lenses not camera bodies and Sony make the best variety and GM lenses, and never forget The owner of the franchise and invention of the mirrorless system is Sony, without it today we still in DSLR system, Thank you for your video I love it
FYI, Panasonic, Olympus, and Leica were all in the mirrorless game years before Sony - they definitely didn't invent it. Epson was first in 2004.
This camera comparison reminds me of the times when everybody was comparing Windows and Macs. This is ridiculous.
Macs win hands down...just get the Pro Max powerhouse.
Have you tried R5 with RF glass ? Sony is junk in comparison to R5
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And you didn't try the Canon mirrorless. That is surprising...
If you would have watched my other videos you would have known that I did. 🤦🏻♀️
I guess after you said you were moving to Sony, I tuned out... sorry about that.
Beautiful video. but... but.... HUM Canon is CANON hahaha I have used Canon for more than 30 years and believe me I am very happy with my equipment. Yes, Sony has created master cameras with many possibilities and for any use just like Nikon, Fuji and all the other Japanese industries. Muchas gracias Laura por compartir estos bellos videos!!..
Haha I used to say “Canon is Canon” too. And of course, as I mentioned in the video, I still love Canon. It’s incredible. However, as a content creator, Sony gives me the most versatility and customization options when switching between photo and video settings. 🥰 And a few more things I mentioned in another video about my reasons. I still own all my Canon gear. 🥹 It served me very well for more than a decade. And thanks so much! I’m glad you liked the video.