This should be the gold standard on how to do a youtube video review about anything! Straight to the points with clear detail about the subject. I can't really understand why there are any down votes.
Just watched A7RII review and while heavily invested in Nikon equipment, wanted to follow the mirrorless stories. I found your overview and reviews extremely will organized and presented, more than any other of my popular youtube subscriptions, by a mile. I was impressed with your impartial experiences even though you had already bought the camera. So, I subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing your other presentations. Michael, West Hartford, CT
@12:28 Fn key, you can put 12 favs settings. Hover and use dial to adjust etc. Quick way to things you use most. Maybe not customize the entire menu system, maybe it's not perfect, but it's there to help your workflow.
Nice review. Love the camera but i really hate the idea of using adaptors for my 24-70/70-200 2.8 zooms. Makes it look/handle terribly awkward. I'll pick one up in 6 months or so when the price drops a bit
The most in dept review of the R M2 so far! Very well done Toby. In the future consider doing you reviews out of the studio. You flow was proficient and you seemed relaxed when dispensing your know how.
so does this mean the sony a7r II is your primary 'goto' camera for your photography or are you still evaluating a possible transition? btw, great review - you're one of the best speakers on youtube. you articulate your points in a clear and concise manner.
Features of the A7r2 are great however the commitment of using it could meant hate it or love it. what i mean is camera is just a tool we need to use it on regularly to master the Cam....
Great review as usual. I am really conflicted between Sony A7 R II and Canon 5D Mark IV after deciding to move from entry level SLR (760D) to PRO. I do have 3 Canon lenses already. However, I see from your review that the autofocus is fantastic in Sony but still confused. Suggestions are welcome to help me decide.
Great Review, I will probably get a second hand one in the future when they drop in price, I had the A7r pig of a camera, looks like they have addressed most of the problems it had Thanks for your time.... Always Informative with no BS
nice review..thanks, i need your opinion for adapter, cause im coming from Canon 5dsr and i want to use my lenses and sigma 20mm 1.4 for Canon. also your recomendetion for Sony landscape lenses.. Do u believe that i have to wait for another model in future? or to go now for a7rii?
In a nut shell your review is fair and spot on. I have both the A6000 and the A7rII and you did a fantastic job talking about the good and the bad. Me, I'm satisfied with mine for what it does for me.
2 years later and it's Sony with the recent amazing trackrecord. Innovating while Canon and Nikon fall even farther behind in mirrorless technology. Sony Alpha ftw
Great review! Thanks for sharing! Here's something for your upcoming videos. I was wondering if you heard of Petzval lenses? They remade the Petzval 85mm f/2.2. Comes in Nikon and Canon mount. Would you kindly please consider a review ? Thanks and sorry for my english.
the look of your video is really great. it would be interesting to see if you mention which camera the video is shot with. did you use any reflector to get that extra illumination on your face.
+mexxian007 filmed with the Gh4 - No reflectors used. Profile shot was filmed with 5D Mark III. You can see we were really starting to lose the light at the end of the video and I am not great at grading/color matching between the two cameras.
i wondering to know which 70-200mm lens IS THE BEST and have better performance in general with the A7RII ,canon 70-200 f2.8 ii or sony 70-200 ssm ii?, is there anybody knew about it please ??
I know part of the camera is having a smaller camera. However, I would buy the battery grip for weddings and not use it when you want the camera to be small. The battery grip with it in airplane mode, you should be able to get through a wedding without changing the battery. If you do have to change it, you won't have to worry about thinking about it as much. The Sony glass is a different experience on the A7R. As much as I love Canon glass, I know if I went Sony again I'd get Sony glass. The Zeiss glass is just so good. It was the best glass I ever used. You don't really need to spend too much. All you really need is a 16-35, 55mm 1.8, and then the Zeiss batis 85mm. I personally like a 135 for portraits, and I'm sure that's coming. Besides the wide angle, you do have to use primes instead of zooms unless you're okay with F/4. I believe I'd be happy with just those 3 lenses, and then 4 if they come out with a 135. When I'm away from Sony, I'm not a huge 50mm shooter, but the Sony 55mm Zeiss is so sharp, it's just too hard to not shoot with it. And considering there isn't a 24-70 2.8 zoom, you get the whole range with the 16-35, 55, and 85.
Great video! If i would by a new full frame camera today it would probably be a Sony A7 II/R. But i still want a better and cheaper adaptor so i can use my canon lenses on it. Metabones seems good but very expensive atm.
Awesome !!! Thanks so much for this video. BTW, can you also do a review on GH5 from photography perspective by any chance ? Cause I'm more inclined toward gh5 and I want to do some photography as well. Any suggestions would also be a great help. :)
Tobias, great video! Here we are a couple years later... would you still buy this same camera today? I am looking at it versus the A9. I have an A7II which does a fantastic job, but would like that extra density from that sensor.
They do make great cameras but it doesn't mean they are all good, lol. Of all camera system I have shot with in this form factor, their mirrorless series of cameras are the cheapest feeling, terrible buttons, lack of button, lack of proper design, etc... but, I deal with it as the overall internal abilities win me over.
I thought your comment about whther Sony had a track record in terms of cameras was interesting.You might like to Google 'Sony Mavica', which was the world's first digital still camera. I had a chance to play with one back when they were released, and it was truly awesom at 0.3 Megapixels! Of course Sony had a long history way before that in cameras of the television kind.
sony certainly could have produced the a7's bodies with "A" mount ability, there was no need to change the size of the mount and call it "E" mount, SINCE THE WEIGHT OF THESE "E" MOUNT LENSES WILL VERY SOON RIVIL THE "A" MOUNTS WEIGHT...........They could have made a "A" mount 2 camera body, NOT SCREW ALL THE "A" MOUNT USERS! Show less REPLY
Great video 👌🏻 Unfortunately I've got a benign tremor so I really need a camera with built-in stabilization. My Panasonic GX80 has it but I would like to go FF. Does any top tier or below Canon DSLR'S have in body stabilization? Have a great day.
The battery life is the only thing holding me back in getting this for 2023...is this still relevant for 2023? Will be using it for photography only. The latest Sony Cameras are out of budget.haha
Hi Toby,Today i went to shoot for the first time in RAW. I want to open the files now but windows 10 won't let me. Do you know how i can open the pictures i took? Thanks :)
So many reviewers out there. Especially when it comes to photography. All I can say is that 90% of it garbage! Having said that I am happily subscribed to your channel! Short, sweet and to the point. Great balance of subjective and objective, pleasant editing etc... Great job! Thank you.
Hi! Could you please tell me about the general reponsivnes of this camera? I have tried a miroless fuji but the EVF blackout time (,everytime you take a picture) is it too long for my taste. It also takes very long to for the camera to be ready to take another shot (compared to dslr), and this really gets in the way of my shooting experience. It is as if the camera is always set to 1/4th of a second. I would really like to hear your thoughts about this, especially since you did weddings with it! Thanks!
HI Toby, great review. Question from a weddingphotgrapher perspective. Does the A7ii check all the same boxes as the A7Rii (apart from Megapixels). Would you be as happy with the user experience + Autofocus with the A7ii at weddings?
+Roel van Noord Hi Roell, No - AF system is not as fast and competent with the A7II as it is with the a7RII. Overall the A7II is a good camera and a great value but in low light and/or with other lenses(like canon) it doesn't AF as well.
Hello +Toby, you do a very good job with your tutorials . I need a advice , I have the sony a7s, and i need to bay a photo camera , have in mind the mark II canon 1DX , sony a7rii, the Nikon d5 or if the rumor is true the nikon d850. (or perhaps some other ?) Has used the camera to fashion photography , Studio photography , portraits , weddings , landscapes photography , sports , cars , etc. I get the question , whether the 1DX 20mp or d5 be enough. and i want to have the alternative to make crops without losing much quality. Beforehand thank you very much.
I love mine! I bought it for wedding low light capabilities. The ISO handling is amazing. I've always love Sony. I switched to Nikon a few years ago and everytime I used it I would miss my Sony alpha. I agree with the 1300 pics and 2 1/2 battery for a 12 hr wedding lol. For the reviews I don't know if I've heard anyone mention how huge of a memory card you will need and a faster one also. But if all I have to complain about is the 42 MP then that's really not much to complain about lol. Thanks for your wonderful review!!
Nice balanced review. I have always used Sony cameras and I really like them but I still can't find any logic in the menu. It is really due to an overhaul. After all the years using Sonys, I still can't figure out why did they did it the way they did. Confusing. What I missed was how you liked it with Sony native lenses.
+Pieter Batenburg It was short and sweet - I said focus with sony native lenses is fantastic - matches or beats my 5D Mark III. Beyond that I will be sharing more soon but the upside- sony has a selection of SHARP lenses - REALLY sharp and well made. Downside - they are not cheap. I wouldn't say overpriced but certainly not cheap and when you look at competitors selection you see all these cheaper lenses and you get grumpy BUT what people aren't realising - This camera is comparable to the Canon 5DS/SR and those cameras come with a list of recommended lenses - the lenses on that list are limited and expensive.
True, I heard that. But what I meant was how you liked the Sony lenses. You know what bugs me about some reviews about this camera, (and it is not directed at you because you seem to be very balanced in everthing you say and besides you said it litterraly) is that it is too often about the camera in combination with an adapter and non native glass and not really about the camera itself. I surely can understand why this is important for pros who have tons of non native lenses. But there isn't a single reviewers who has criticism about how a Canon works with a Nikon lens and adapter (or the other way around). That being said. I completely agree with most of your criticism about Sony. The menu sucks, and the batterylife is sometimes depressing. I own both the A77 and the A6000 and I really like them.
If you are doing event photography or basically any photography, better get a finger-strap to right side of the camera. It is just a slightly loose loop of string (velgro) that goes around your index finger everytime you grab your camera. If you accidentally drop the camera (someone thumbles on you, you slip etc) the camera doesn't drop all the way down but the loop gets tighten and it is tied to your right hand. And the Canon/Nikon bodies (1/5D or D3/4) are not so sturdy as they are usually claimed to be. The magnesium body gets twisted and broken fairly easily from a single drop as well. So someone calling them as "bullet proof" or "bullet stoppers" is highly exaggerating fanboy talk. The old SLR cameras bodies from brass were far more sturdier than modern alloy bodies. The Sony cameras are like innovative (!= invention) prototypes that gets behind terrible user interface. But for image quality vs what Canon produce the Sony is better, and the Canon user interfaces ain't much better than what Sony does have but at least not so bad. There are better ones on the market that people just don't know.
Small snippit to people watching. While Toby probably goes through a LOT of Sony batteries, charging your device while using it puts a lot of stress on batteries and will kill them faster. Use when needed only. Great review by the way. Thank you for answering my questions about the adapters. Love the channel.
Hi , This a very detailed and interesting video, thank you! Could you give me your opinion on the following, please? I have a Canon 5D Mark II with the following lenses: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF17-40mm f/4L USM and EF85mm f/1.8 USM. I intend to change my camera and reading articles and watching videos on Canon cameras I am tempted to go with the Sony A7r II instead of Canon 5D Mark III and IV or Canon 5DS / 5DSR. Do you think it could be a good choice? BTW I am not a professional photographer but a passionate about photography. I shoot a lot of landscape and night, I do also love street photography (people, buildings, ...). I also do (less than than the previous ones) concert and action photography. Anyway , thanks in advance for you answer!
Its, just, not good. Its seriously too good to be good. 42mp, awesome. 4k recording, awesome. But its plagued with shutter and firmware issues, random errors and shutting off. It will NOT replace the quality, professionalism, and reliablity of Canon or Nikon
I haven't had any shutter or firmware issues and I have not treated this camera gently. I do agree with another commenter that it's useability is still behind Canon and Nikon but for my travel photography this camera continues to suit me VERY well.
hi I need a bit of help with buying my new camera body. I do not have a huge budget, say maybe a 1000$, and I predominantly shoot wildlife and landscape. I have a d5200 and I need 2 bodies for my work. for wildlife, I need my autofocus game on point. also another thing to mention is that I'm invested in nikon mounted lenses, but I have no problem with using a Sony body with a nikon mount if that is advisable. the a7r and d7200 seemed to me as viable options but the full frame, crop sensor debate came on. I need a camera to complement my d5200 which has a really good noise performance for the price. I need something for astrophotography. I use a sigma 10-20 for my landscapes with f3.5.
regrading about the app inside camera system. after you purchased, does it go with your account or the camera itself? or you have to log into the camera first ? lol xD
Hi, your videos are very helpful for learning photography. I like to ask you a favour, is it possible you can help to get a post session on TH-cam on sun glare photography. I know it is possible with softwares,but I like to know if same can be done without editing in softwares. Sorry as my question is not related to this video. Thanks for your valuable camera tips.
Dear Toby Sir, I am about to purchase this camera. Can you please recommend a flash compatible with Sony A7R II. I have to shoot a wedding at night. What shall one buy? An External flash or off camera flash if one is going to shoot a wedding??
Is there any way to adjust the exposure while the (back button) focus is pressed? I can't seem to find a way to scroll the shutter wheel or anything while in focus. This is helpful in continuous focus for moving subjects changing from a dark scene to a bright one or vice versa. Apparently you can't do this with the a7rii and you can only dial your exposure without focusing. I hope I'm wrong.
hi im looking to get to get a new wideangle lens for my cannon 7d to do some night time photo of the milkyway an aurroa an some landscapes in the day im looking at the Samyang 10mm f2.8 an the Samyang , 14mm f2.8 , tokina 11-16mm f2.8 dx mk2 or if you no anything elce that's could be bether any help will be grate I no its not this topic but its your newest post so you will see this an a nice post it is thanks
Привет. Почти во всех обзорах фото камеры Sony сравнивают с другими брендами и стараются найти недостатки. Особенно применяя объективы других систем. Вы для себя уже решите сами, что вам лучше. И не надо сравнивать совершенно разные камеры. Очень раздражает эти попытки унизить фото технику Sony по сравнению с "эталоном" типа Canon. Это напоминает сравнение смартфонов на андроид с "эталоном" Ipone. Не надо сравнивать не сравнимое. Если не нравится или не подходит вам не пользуйтесь, но не пытайтесь доказать, что вы с вашими устаревшими Canon лучше.
just bought a A7r11 .thank you for the review! would love to see the battery saving u tube. one suggestion: say your name a few more times throw out the video so its easy to find you and get to know your name. I still don't know it with out spending time looking for it.
Sounds like the Sony does everything my Nikon does the way I use it. I don't do video and I can shoot a wedding in well under 1000 images meaning that I can and usually do shoot a wedding with one battery. I am only interested in IQ and my Nikon does amazing. One day I will go with mirrorless but with all those drawbacks, Sony still has a lot of evolving to do IMO.
+floex831 Yep, If I was shooting Nikon I would likely be less tempted by mirorrless, The D750 is a near perfect DSLR in my opinion with Wifi, articulating screen, decent size and capabilities. I don't love how it feels in the hand but still overall excellent.
Toby, this is one of the best, if not the best video reviews of a camera I have watched in years. The information, quality, and effort put into this is amazing! I love your work, keep it up! Loyal fan here.
Just discovered your videos. I want to purchase the Sony A7Sll but I'm totally in love with the Profoto B1's TTL features and Profoto does not yet support Sony. I am curious to hear your thoughts of the A7Rll as a primary wedding camera and how you made it work with off-camera lighting. Wanting to move up from my Fuji X100S I'm still stuck, Sony or Nikon?
+davidhunternyc I am talking to Phottix about their offereings for off camera flash systems with this camera, you are right - options are limited which make this camera challenging for full wedding photography. SO far I have only been using mine without flash though we hardly use flashes at weddings. Nikon is still at this time a more complete system and the Nikon D750 is fantastic value.
+PhotoRec Toby Thank you so much Toby. Yes, I may just have to pull the trigger on the D750. Love this camera and really want to use it with Profoto TTL. I still have time to wait and see if Profoto will support Sony.
great review thanks for the informational videos, i'm new to Sony gear and i keep reading mix reviews for comparable lenses, wondering if you can recommend one, I'm mostly shooting rocky landscapes mostly cloudy and wet, so i need a wide angle sharp lens i'm currently using Vario-Tessar TE 16-70 mm F4 ZA OSS not too happy with it for what i'm doing.
+Fernando Gonzalez Shooting with a6000 or? The 16-70 is a crop lens. The 24-70 f/4 is FE (full frame) but honestly it isn't that different from your 16-70 quality wise. Why aren't you happy with current lens?
I agree one of the best Camereas ive used and the way or lack of speed Canon and Nikon are Innovating is concerning, only the Purists will stay, DPreview is littered with people moving to Sony from Canon. I have the external Batt Pack which straps to my belt if I doing major days lasts about 4 batteries worth, but I live with it as the body is much smaller and lighter than by D800E
+PhotoRec Toby Toby it either plugs in to recharge your existing via USB or you can insert the dummy battery that comes with it and have about 4 X batteries, it then fixes to your belt or tripod here is the link..... www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00S5FSZZO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Easily the most comprehensive A7R II review out there. Great job Toby!
This should be the gold standard on how to do a youtube video review about anything! Straight to the points with clear detail about the subject. I can't really understand why there are any down votes.
+Fred Garvin Thanks- I really appreciate that comment.
Great Review!!
Just watch your music level and the speaking voice level. They are way off!! :)
Just watched A7RII review and while heavily invested in Nikon equipment, wanted to follow the mirrorless stories. I found your overview and reviews extremely will organized and presented, more than any other of my popular youtube subscriptions, by a mile. I was impressed with your impartial experiences even though you had already bought the camera. So, I subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing your other presentations. Michael, West Hartford, CT
Thanks Michael! I really appreciate your comment.
Great review. I've purchased a preowned A7Rii. Will receive it soon. Watching your review convinces me I made a good choice.
Fantastic no nonsense review! 👍
Awesome review Toby! Answered all my questions.
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Fn key, you can put 12 favs settings. Hover and use dial to adjust etc.
Quick way to things you use most.
Maybe not customize the entire menu system, maybe it's not perfect, but it's there to help your workflow.
A full frame lens-interchangeable camera that fits into my laptop bag. O yeah....
After hours of watching reviews, you finally help me decide Toby! Will be getting this tomorrow.
Nice review. Love the camera but i really hate the idea of using adaptors for my 24-70/70-200 2.8 zooms. Makes it look/handle terribly awkward. I'll pick one up in 6 months or so when the price drops a bit
The most in dept review of the R M2 so far! Very well done Toby. In the future consider doing you reviews out of the studio. You flow was proficient and you seemed relaxed when dispensing your know how.
so does this mean the sony a7r II is your primary 'goto' camera for your photography or are you still evaluating a possible transition? btw, great review - you're one of the best speakers on youtube. you articulate your points in a clear and concise manner.
Features of the A7r2 are great however the commitment of using it could meant hate it or love it. what i mean is camera is just a tool we need to use it on regularly to master the Cam....
Watching this in 2020, as I'm getting this now at 900$. This camera is still relevant now as image quality is awesome.
Great review as usual. I am really conflicted between Sony A7 R II and Canon 5D Mark IV after deciding to move from entry level SLR (760D) to PRO. I do have 3 Canon lenses already. However, I see from your review that the autofocus is fantastic in Sony but still confused. Suggestions are welcome to help me decide.
Great Review, I will probably get a second hand one in the future when they drop in price, I had the A7r pig of a camera, looks like they have addressed most of the problems it had Thanks for your time.... Always Informative with no BS
Awesome review and it even include a drop test! hehe Hope your camera still works fine! :) Thanks again for sharing the info!
+MaximumDiver It still works a few months later :) Thanks!
nice review..thanks, i need your opinion for adapter, cause im coming from Canon 5dsr and i want to use my lenses and sigma 20mm 1.4 for Canon. also your recomendetion for Sony landscape lenses.. Do u believe that i have to wait for another model in future? or to go now for a7rii?
Great review, thank you!
and powerbank should be compatibale with all dslrs and mirrerless cameras ...
In a nut shell your review is fair and spot on. I have both the A6000 and the A7rII and you did a fantastic job talking about the good and the bad. Me, I'm satisfied with mine for what it does for me.
2 years later and it's Sony with the recent amazing trackrecord. Innovating while Canon and Nikon fall even farther behind in mirrorless technology. Sony Alpha ftw
Thank your for the review, can you please say which lens you use most with the camera?
Great review.
+Orange Line Project Thank you!
Great review! Thanks for sharing! Here's something for your upcoming videos. I was wondering if you heard of Petzval lenses? They remade the Petzval 85mm f/2.2. Comes in Nikon and Canon mount. Would you kindly please consider a review ? Thanks and sorry for my english.
+Cat Chewer The guy that cuts my hair has the 50mm version (I think) it's a pretty lens. Not sure if I will review - maybe. Thanks.
the look of your video is really great. it would be interesting to see if you mention which camera the video is shot with. did you use any reflector to get that extra illumination on your face.
+mexxian007 filmed with the Gh4 - No reflectors used. Profile shot was filmed with 5D Mark III. You can see we were really starting to lose the light at the end of the video and I am not great at grading/color matching between the two cameras.
someone plz give me a small loan of 3000 dollars so that i can buy this beast machine
Yang I know your comment is a year old but I just got mine for $1,600
Where ?
Racer X Craigslist & it came with 8 Sony batteries 🤘🏼and 2 chargers
@@racerx3866 on ebay you can get one for 1000 to 1400 now
Aiur Photography update, now under 1200$ on evay
Toby, your reviews are right on...just subscribed after following you for some time now...
Thanks Bruce, I really appreciate that! are you a Sony owner?
Really really great review! You answered all my questions in this video! Now I maybe have to sell both of my 5DMK3 ;)
i wondering to know which 70-200mm lens IS THE BEST and have better performance in general with the A7RII ,canon 70-200 f2.8 ii or sony 70-200 ssm ii?, is there anybody knew about it please ??
oh man!The quality of your videos has improved remarkably. I have been watching your videos for 2 years now. Cheers!
I know part of the camera is having a smaller camera. However, I would buy the battery grip for weddings and not use it when you want the camera to be small. The battery grip with it in airplane mode, you should be able to get through a wedding without changing the battery. If you do have to change it, you won't have to worry about thinking about it as much. The Sony glass is a different experience on the A7R. As much as I love Canon glass, I know if I went Sony again I'd get Sony glass. The Zeiss glass is just so good. It was the best glass I ever used. You don't really need to spend too much. All you really need is a 16-35, 55mm 1.8, and then the Zeiss batis 85mm. I personally like a 135 for portraits, and I'm sure that's coming. Besides the wide angle, you do have to use primes instead of zooms unless you're okay with F/4. I believe I'd be happy with just those 3 lenses, and then 4 if they come out with a 135. When I'm away from Sony, I'm not a huge 50mm shooter, but the Sony 55mm Zeiss is so sharp, it's just too hard to not shoot with it. And considering there isn't a 24-70 2.8 zoom, you get the whole range with the 16-35, 55, and 85.
+nagol5178 well i'm still using my canon 60d and take many fantasy photos and movies by it bu
SmallRig cages are best for avoiding damage such as the dropping of a camera. A small investment that can save the day.
Great video! If i would by a new full frame camera today it would probably be a Sony A7 II/R. But i still want a better and cheaper adaptor so i can use my canon lenses on it. Metabones seems good but very expensive atm.
Awesome !!! Thanks so much for this video. BTW, can you also do a review on GH5 from photography perspective by any chance ? Cause I'm more inclined toward gh5 and I want to do some photography as well. Any suggestions would also be a great help. :)
Tobias, great video! Here we are a couple years later... would you still buy this same camera today? I am looking at it versus the A9. I have an A7II which does a fantastic job, but would like that extra density from that sensor.
I have been using Sony Broadcast cameras since 1980 and the Betacam days, Sony makes great cameras.
They do make great cameras but it doesn't mean they are all good, lol. Of all camera system I have shot with in this form factor, their mirrorless series of cameras are the cheapest feeling, terrible buttons, lack of button, lack of proper design, etc... but, I deal with it as the overall internal abilities win me over.
I thought your comment about whther Sony had a track record in terms of cameras was interesting.You might like to Google 'Sony Mavica', which was the world's first digital still camera. I had a chance to play with one back when they were released, and it was truly awesom at 0.3 Megapixels! Of course Sony had a long history way before that in cameras of the television kind.
Let's hope sony puts usb 3..0 in the next high mp camera so we can shoot tethered!!! Until then I have to stick to Canon...
what's your vlogging setup please?
can sony fix the messy menus with a firmware update?
+Awaken They could....
sony certainly could have produced the a7's bodies with "A" mount ability, there was no need to change the size of the mount and call it "E" mount, SINCE THE WEIGHT OF THESE "E" MOUNT LENSES WILL VERY SOON RIVIL THE "A" MOUNTS WEIGHT...........They could have made a "A" mount 2 camera body, NOT SCREW ALL THE "A" MOUNT USERS!
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Wow I don't see the 900% speed wording for the video recording part at the first glance...
Can't believe you've dropped it already! +PhotoRec Toby
Great video 👌🏻 Unfortunately I've got a benign tremor so I really need a camera with built-in stabilization. My Panasonic GX80 has it but I would like to go FF. Does any top tier or below Canon DSLR'S have in body stabilization? Have a great day.
dat dust on the sensor on that b roll!!! nooooo
The battery life is the only thing holding me back in getting this for 2023...is this still relevant for 2023? Will be using it for photography only.
The latest Sony Cameras are out of budget.haha
Gotta have a joystick for focus point selection. Do the newer sonys have that?
Yes they do.
Got it for 975$ with 26.000 shots + grip with 3 batteries in pristine condition!
Nice get!
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Hi Toby,Today i went to shoot for the first time in RAW. I want to open the files now but windows 10 won't let me. Do you know how i can open the pictures i took? Thanks :)
sony's screen design is terrible though, hope they change it
What adaptor is that? Is it good for wide angle lenses such as the 16-35 f4L?
reciting the specs? Exciting yourself all over again, eh?
It's a shame the Sony 24-70 f4 lens is rubbish for sharpness except in the dead center.
So many reviewers out there. Especially when it comes to photography. All I can say is that 90% of it garbage! Having said that I am happily subscribed to your channel! Short, sweet and to the point. Great balance of subjective and objective, pleasant editing etc... Great job! Thank you.
IS doesn't work well in video, wish people would discuss that, same for AF
Whats the song called. Sounds familiar but just cant put my finger on it? Cheers
what camera did you shoot your frontal stand in?
Hi! Could you please tell me about the general reponsivnes of this camera? I have tried a miroless fuji but the EVF blackout time (,everytime you take a picture) is it too long for my taste. It also takes very long to for the camera to be ready to take another shot (compared to dslr), and this really gets in the way of my shooting experience. It is as if the camera is always set to 1/4th of a second. I would really like to hear your thoughts about this, especially since you did weddings with it! Thanks!
I just bought this camera now in 2021 next GEN was the Fuji 50 S
nice review toby. is there any other camera out there that rivals this in terms of photo and video (i do both)
do u think this is worth of your money? i have sony A6000 but am not really really like it.
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HI Toby,
great review. Question from a weddingphotgrapher perspective. Does the A7ii check all the same boxes as the A7Rii (apart from Megapixels). Would you be as happy with the user experience + Autofocus with the A7ii at weddings?
+Roel van Noord Hi Roell, No - AF system is not as fast and competent with the A7II as it is with the a7RII. Overall the A7II is a good camera and a great value but in low light and/or with other lenses(like canon) it doesn't AF as well.
Hello +Toby, you do a very good job with your tutorials .
I need a advice , I have the sony a7s, and i need to bay a photo camera , have in mind the mark II canon 1DX , sony a7rii, the Nikon d5 or if the rumor is true the nikon d850. (or perhaps some other ?)
Has used the camera to fashion photography , Studio photography , portraits , weddings , landscapes photography , sports , cars , etc.
I get the question , whether the 1DX 20mp or d5 be enough. and i want to have the alternative to make crops without losing much quality.
Beforehand thank you very much.
I love mine! I bought it for wedding low light capabilities. The ISO handling is amazing. I've always love Sony. I switched to Nikon a few years ago and everytime I used it I would miss my Sony alpha. I agree with the 1300 pics and 2 1/2 battery for a 12 hr wedding lol. For the reviews I don't know if I've heard anyone mention how huge of a memory card you will need and a faster one also. But if all I have to complain about is the 42 MP then that's really not much to complain about lol. Thanks for your wonderful review!!
Nice balanced review. I have always used Sony cameras and I really like them but I still can't find any logic in the menu. It is really due to an overhaul. After all the years using Sonys, I still can't figure out why did they did it the way they did. Confusing.
What I missed was how you liked it with Sony native lenses.
+Pieter Batenburg It was short and sweet - I said focus with sony native lenses is fantastic - matches or beats my 5D Mark III. Beyond that I will be sharing more soon but the upside- sony has a selection of SHARP lenses - REALLY sharp and well made. Downside - they are not cheap. I wouldn't say overpriced but certainly not cheap and when you look at competitors selection you see all these cheaper lenses and you get grumpy BUT what people aren't realising - This camera is comparable to the Canon 5DS/SR and those cameras come with a list of recommended lenses - the lenses on that list are limited and expensive.
True, I heard that. But what I meant was how you liked the Sony lenses.
You know what bugs me about some reviews about this camera, (and it is not directed at you because you seem to be very balanced in everthing you say and besides you said it litterraly) is that it is too often about the camera in combination with an adapter and non native glass and not really about the camera itself.
I surely can understand why this is important for pros who have tons of non native lenses. But there isn't a single reviewers who has criticism about how a Canon works with a Nikon lens and adapter (or the other way around).
That being said. I completely agree with most of your criticism about Sony. The menu sucks, and the batterylife is sometimes depressing.
I own both the A77 and the A6000 and I really like them.
+Pieter Batenburg Yeah, I'm with you Pieter. Toby, how does the Canon 5DS/SR work with Sonly lenses? How fast is the focus with non-native lenses? LOL
If you are doing event photography or basically any photography, better get a finger-strap to right side of the camera. It is just a slightly loose loop of string (velgro) that goes around your index finger everytime you grab your camera. If you accidentally drop the camera (someone thumbles on you, you slip etc) the camera doesn't drop all the way down but the loop gets tighten and it is tied to your right hand.
And the Canon/Nikon bodies (1/5D or D3/4) are not so sturdy as they are usually claimed to be. The magnesium body gets twisted and broken fairly easily from a single drop as well. So someone calling them as "bullet proof" or "bullet stoppers" is highly exaggerating fanboy talk. The old SLR cameras bodies from brass were far more sturdier than modern alloy bodies.
The Sony cameras are like innovative (!= invention) prototypes that gets behind terrible user interface. But for image quality vs what Canon produce the Sony is better, and the Canon user interfaces ain't much better than what Sony does have but at least not so bad. There are better ones on the market that people just don't know.
Is this a knock out punch to canon and nikon? I think refree is counting 1, 2 , 3 , 4 . . .
+MOHD Rizz Canon and Nikon are big, BIG giants - this is certainly painful, maybe knocked down but don't count them out... yet.
Small snippit to people watching. While Toby probably goes through a LOT of Sony batteries, charging your device while using it puts a lot of stress on batteries and will kill them faster. Use when needed only.
Great review by the way. Thank you for answering my questions about the adapters. Love the channel.
Hi ,
This a very detailed and interesting video, thank you!
Could you give me your opinion on the following, please?
I have a Canon 5D Mark II with the following lenses: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF17-40mm f/4L USM and EF85mm f/1.8 USM.
I intend to change my camera and reading articles and watching videos on Canon cameras I am tempted to go with the Sony A7r II instead of Canon 5D Mark III and IV or Canon 5DS / 5DSR.
Do you think it could be a good choice?
BTW I am not a professional photographer but a passionate about photography. I shoot a lot of landscape and night, I do also love street photography (people, buildings, ...). I also do (less than than the previous ones) concert and action photography.
Anyway , thanks in advance for you answer!
Lilian Cardonne mark iv is very good, everything improved to compete with nikon and sony... not to forget you still have great canon color as well
hi Toby was this video shot with the a7r2?
great review toby. probably the best a7r11 review out there. sony should be all ears.
i am planning to shoot a advertisement in sony a7r2.. is tat ok to display tat in theatre?
Its, just, not good. Its seriously too good to be good. 42mp, awesome. 4k recording, awesome. But its plagued with shutter and firmware issues, random errors and shutting off. It will NOT replace the quality, professionalism, and reliablity of Canon or Nikon
I haven't had any shutter or firmware issues and I have not treated this camera gently. I do agree with another commenter that it's useability is still behind Canon and Nikon but for my travel photography this camera continues to suit me VERY well.
hi I need a bit of help with buying my new camera body. I do not have a huge budget, say maybe a 1000$, and I predominantly shoot wildlife and landscape. I have a d5200 and I need 2 bodies for my work. for wildlife, I need my autofocus game on point. also another thing to mention is that I'm invested in nikon mounted lenses, but I have no problem with using a Sony body with a nikon mount if that is advisable. the a7r and d7200 seemed to me as viable options but the full frame, crop sensor debate came on. I need a camera to complement my d5200 which has a really good noise performance for the price. I need something for astrophotography. I use a sigma 10-20 for my landscapes with f3.5.
Sony a6500 might be right for you, it's currently 1,399 with no tax.
regrading about the app inside camera system. after you purchased, does it go with your account or the camera itself? or you have to log into the camera first ? lol xD
+Liangshi Xu It goes with your account. You do have to log into the camera to pull the apps down.
Hi, your videos are very helpful for learning photography.
I like to ask you a favour, is it possible you can help to get a post session on TH-cam on sun glare photography. I know it is possible with softwares,but I like to know if same can be done without editing in softwares.
Sorry as my question is not related to this video. Thanks for your valuable camera tips.
Dear Toby Sir, I am about to purchase this camera. Can you please recommend a flash compatible with Sony A7R II. I have to shoot a wedding at night. What shall one buy? An External flash or off camera flash if one is going to shoot a wedding??
+Saun Wild The only system I know that is really compatible with Sony right now is Phottix
Is there any way to adjust the exposure while the (back button) focus is pressed? I can't seem to find a way to scroll the shutter wheel or anything while in focus. This is helpful in continuous focus for moving subjects changing from a dark scene to a bright one or vice versa. Apparently you can't do this with the a7rii and you can only dial your exposure without focusing. I hope I'm wrong.
Set your ISO to auto - let it adjust for you, it does a great job.
I couldn't see... which adapter are you using to incorporate Canon lenses into your workflow and how was the quality? Any drawbacks?
hi im looking to get to get a new wideangle lens for my cannon 7d to do some night time photo of the milkyway an aurroa an some landscapes in the day im looking at the Samyang 10mm f2.8 an the Samyang , 14mm f2.8 , tokina 11-16mm f2.8 dx mk2 or if you no anything elce that's could be bether any help will be grate I no its not this topic but its your newest post so you will see this an a nice post it is thanks
+verminter irl Tokina 11-16 is excellent. Versatile and great value.
At what print size can you see the difference between 5diii and Sony A7rii ?? Print quality should be the primary reason buying a pro camera.
Привет. Почти во всех обзорах фото камеры Sony сравнивают с другими брендами и стараются найти недостатки. Особенно применяя объективы других систем. Вы для себя уже решите сами, что вам лучше. И не надо сравнивать совершенно разные камеры. Очень раздражает эти попытки унизить фото технику Sony по сравнению с "эталоном" типа Canon. Это напоминает сравнение смартфонов на андроид с "эталоном" Ipone. Не надо сравнивать не сравнимое. Если не нравится или не подходит вам не пользуйтесь, но не пытайтесь доказать, что вы с вашими устаревшими Canon лучше.
just bought a A7r11 .thank you for the review! would love to see the battery saving u tube. one suggestion: say your name a few more times throw out the video so its easy to find you and get to know your name. I still don't know it with out spending time looking for it.
Any issues with the ClearImage Zoom in 1080p @ FF + S35? As good as the original A7S?
Sounds like the Sony does everything my Nikon does the way I use it. I don't do video and I can shoot a wedding in well under 1000 images meaning that I can and usually do shoot a wedding with one battery. I am only interested in IQ and my Nikon does amazing. One day I will go with mirrorless but with all those drawbacks, Sony still has a lot of evolving to do IMO.
+floex831 Yep, If I was shooting Nikon I would likely be less tempted by mirorrless, The D750 is a near perfect DSLR in my opinion with Wifi, articulating screen, decent size and capabilities. I don't love how it feels in the hand but still overall excellent.
I bit the bullet and purchased an a7rii to replace my a7ii because of your videos! Thanks so much for your excellent reviews
notice how the video gets darker, why is that?
Great review and my kind of camera. Unfortunately it'll be 18-24 months before I can afford one :)
👏👏👏 just grabbed the gh4, so yea it will be a minute
what camera are you shooting you commentary with>>
Toby. Just wanted to send you a quick note to tell you thank you for this review. Perfect balance of good with the bad with just enough information.
Wait, so silent shutter photos don't look good?
Toby, this is one of the best, if not the best video reviews of a camera I have watched in years. The information, quality, and effort put into this is amazing! I love your work, keep it up! Loyal fan here.
Why the hell do you have pos kit lens on that machine its an insult
+Neverland Traders To see if anyone leaves a comment about it :)
what about the overheating issue ?
+Ahmad Younis I guess you didn't watch the whole video?
yeah sorry i still didn't have time to watch i should have commented later
Just discovered your videos. I want to purchase the Sony A7Sll but I'm totally in love with the Profoto B1's TTL features and Profoto does not yet support Sony. I am curious to hear your thoughts of the A7Rll as a primary wedding camera and how you made it work with off-camera lighting. Wanting to move up from my Fuji X100S I'm still stuck, Sony or Nikon?
+davidhunternyc I am talking to Phottix about their offereings for off camera flash systems with this camera, you are right - options are limited which make this camera challenging for full wedding photography. SO far I have only been using mine without flash though we hardly use flashes at weddings. Nikon is still at this time a more complete system and the Nikon D750 is fantastic value.
+PhotoRec Toby Thank you so much Toby. Yes, I may just have to pull the trigger on the D750. Love this camera and really want to use it with Profoto TTL. I still have time to wait and see if Profoto will support Sony.
great review thanks for the informational videos, i'm new to Sony gear and i keep reading mix reviews for comparable lenses, wondering if you can recommend one, I'm mostly shooting rocky landscapes mostly cloudy and wet, so i need a wide angle sharp lens i'm currently using Vario-Tessar TE 16-70 mm F4 ZA OSS not too happy with it for what i'm doing.
+Fernando Gonzalez Shooting with a6000 or? The 16-70 is a crop lens. The 24-70 f/4 is FE (full frame) but honestly it isn't that different from your 16-70 quality wise. Why aren't you happy with current lens?
my focus range is not quite accurate or i feel like i'm compromising to what it is not getting the sharpness i'm looking for in my DOF
I agree one of the best Camereas ive used and the way or lack of speed Canon and Nikon are Innovating is concerning, only the Purists will stay, DPreview is littered with people moving to Sony from Canon. I have the external Batt Pack which straps to my belt if I doing major days lasts about 4 batteries worth, but I live with it as the body is much smaller and lighter than by D800E
+MrTobamory You plug this external pack in via the USB port?
+PhotoRec Toby Toby it either plugs in to recharge your existing via USB or you can insert the dummy battery that comes with it and have about 4 X batteries, it then fixes to your belt or tripod here is the link..... www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00S5FSZZO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00