It's 2024, and i'm still use my A7III, i keep upgrading my lenses and lights and laptops. my customers are so happy with the videos and photos that came from A7III Thank you
This is one of those channels that is highly underrated with 21k subscribers. You could for sure have 100k-200k subscribers by the end of the year. Great channel man!
The a7rV uses pixel binning. It reads an 8K video capable sensor (which is actually 11K!) grouping together a few pixels, reading them like they were one, to give you a 4K image. It appears to be softer because the a7iii read the whole sensor and downsample the image to 4K, retaining more information, and thus looking sharper. The a7rV can do something similar but you have to be in super35 (APSC crop) mode
@@KenseiAkatsu There were 2 reviewers I found who made the same explanation as above: PetaPixel / DPreview (the 2 guys) and also Gerald Undone. Kensei, you are the only other reviewer I found who actually SAW this difference!
Good Video, really shows that the improvements are incremental and the marketing hype and TH-cam excitement for each new launch can be a bit overstated. Truly a point of diminishing returns but having said that, I did buy the A7rV and it's the most polished camera I have used from Sony. But clearly folks can save A LOT of money and just get an older body and make great content.
A7RV is 6k downsampled to 4K (off topic... A7iv is 7K downsampled to 4k = sharper picture than a7RV). I like Cinetone! I sold my a7iii over a year ago. TBH, I wish I had kept it - such a capable camera! a7iii still holds up today.
@@KenseiAkatsu Until stacked sensor become standard in FF and global shutter in flagship cameras. Just like me using an iPhone 11, it is older but does basically everything a newer iPhone does.
@@KenseiAkatsuit's ok... but the 1080 mode is bad and there's no 60fps in 4k. That and 8 bit only makes it a really limited camera compared to what's out there from sony and panasonic now. The autofocus is overrated too. It costs the same as the s5 used. The s5 is a better camera in every single aspect except for 1) autofocus and 2) lens selection. So it depends on how important those things are. I switched from s5 to a7iii but that was because my camera buddy has a big sony system and we wanted to collaborate.
@@fredriksvard2603not many actually need 4k60. So many have been highly successful without, or possibly with far less. It's like everyone needed an 8k TV for a minute..now Sony doesn't evwn produce an 8k TV!
@@jordanbabcock9349 The problem is, most cameras have bad 1080 modes (sony non-s/fx models for example) so you're forced to shoot 4k. And 60fps is good for stabilized shots (and slomo obviously).
thanks for this video ! im so happy with my A7III, i dropped it during a shooting not a long time ago, and i was considering the A7RV... but i think i will just fix it and carry on making money with this banger !
Try when comparing autofocus not to make 2 pictures together but to make one big one with each camera and put a stopwatch!)and then it's still impossible to see which one is faster and better!
Im trying to decide between the A74 £2000 (grey importers) and A7R5 £3000 (grey importers). Its really down to the rear screen and evf quality. This video has made me wonder if I should just pluck for the A74. I thought there was an improvement in the auto white balance and stabalisation to, but Im wondering if that is just marketing hype.
The A7RV is a SIGNIFICANT jump in image quality and stabilization. Slap a lens that resolves that sensor better like the 35mm 1.4GM and you'll start to see the differences more. There also seems to be a lack of knowledge on printing. The maximum printing size for the A73 is 13x20 @ 300dpi. Whereas the A7RV can print it's full resolution up to 21x31. I'm not sure where your billboard idea came from. It also is really amazing to crop and hold image quality, and its 61mp sensor gives it a nice lowlight advantage as well. However, if you aren't printing, or cropping a lot, or have lenses that can resolve the 61mp sensor, the advantages of the A7RV start to disappear. Oh, the stabilization on the A7RV is magnificent. I can comfortably shoot at 1/10 @ 85mm and the image is tack sharp as if shot at 1/1000... My older sony's could not dream of that.
I have been using my A7III since 2019 for mostly Milkyway Landscape Astrophotography and also as a general travel camera (portraits, landscape etc.) Now I have been thinking about adding a second camera body to my kit, especially for the times when I travel to remote places for Astro. I thought it would be great to have a second body to get more shots/time-lapses in a single Astro night session. Initially, I was thinking about a second A7III (costs 1800 EUR), however, I don't know whether it would make sense to buy a five-year-old camera again, instead shelling out for A7RV (3900 EUR) might step up my game for landscape and also allow for more crop and better prints. (I also shoot windsurfers occasionally, shooting with the 105mm and then being able to crop would be great) The question is; would A7RV give me better astrophotos in terms of ISO and low light performance? or will the low-light performance be a disappointment after A7III? If I shoot at 61MP on RV and downsample it to match the 24MP of A7III, then when comparing them side by side, will I have less noise and more SNR on the 61MP Downsampled version?
RV will be better than A7III in terms of the quality including the low light performance and resolution stuffs. But I think A7UV will work too for your purpose!
a7rv less sharp maybe because of slog3 detail set to -7 by default... i don't know about a7iii but personally i like the soft looks on a7rv compare to the over sharp image a7iii produce..
Just watched this video, not to find out if I need to upgrade to that crazy priced 7R5, but if I can still go to sleep in peace with my 7A3. I can🙏mission accomplished🥰 Even got some got additional tips on settings. Thanks very much, nice clip👍👍👍 P.S.: If I ever want to go for an upgrade (which doesn't crash my budget), I was thinking more of the 7A4, how about that one? Cheers
I have both the A7III and traded my A7RV for an A7Riv. I kept the A7III if one of my friends wanted to come along. But ain't no way, Ill go back to the A7III, A7IV, or A1. I need megapixels. The only issue I have with the A7riv is that it only has 61 megapixels and I wished it was at least 100. I didn't keep the A7rV because I shoot 61m, 3.2,uncompress raw resulting in a 120mb file. Plus I shoot 1080p with a well lit scenes. The pixel shifting tech is basic and needs work to be something practical.
There is a sale for 1400 EU only for the body (a7iii) but i am not sure if its the right choice to buy it. I do drone videography and i want to buy a camera that can make some cinematic scenes with my drone videos however i want also to have the option to take photos. Any suggestions? Also i am a beginner in the camera industry and my budget is around 2000
If you are ready to learn so hard, I think jumping to FX30 is a good option. I think FX30 is a new standard entry video camera in Sony. Wait a sec, A7III vs FX30 sounds nice. I will make a video lol
@@KenseiAkatsu yes probably fx30 will be the better option however i will probably buy the a7c since its cheaper and it will be a good starting point also will develop and learn my craft and after will buy fx30 with a7c sound like a good compo. A7iii vs FX30 sound like a good video to compare 👍
@@KenseiAkatsu I'm sure it'll be plenty for anything I'll ever need anyway, also got it for an absolute steal ( ~$1100 ) with the zeiss 55mm f1.8 which is just unbeatable value-wise
There is a sale for 1400 EU only for the body but i am not sure if its the right choice to buy it. I do drone videography and i want to buy a camera that can make some cinematic scenes with my drone videos however i want also to have the option to take photos. Any suggestions? Also i am a beginner in the camera industry
@@johnvisuals_ honestly man, I have the sony a7iii and it does an amazing job. It does great 4k video and the pictures are also really good. It’s a very well known and bought camera. I totally recommend it.
I lierally got to use the a7iii like this previous week and let me tell you my honest feelings. dont get it. Like get a canon RP or what ever instead. even a nikon will do. After using the a7iv and the a7siii, I felt like the a7iii was such a bad camera. the colours were so bad but if you have never used the newer sony camera or gonna get it for just videos (no photos and with mixed feeling about video ), I say go for it. You wont know the difference. the problem was I kept getting wierd colours and wierd banding of colours in photos with unnatural colours in the shadows. it was less vissible in the videos. And jobs where I needed absolute colours, it was shit. again, if you have never used the newer sony camera, or new to the fullframe, you wont know this so get it. its still a huge upgrade from apsc or whatever. I remember my fist time with it and my mind was blown. Now im just a spoiled brat with a bad mouth. EDIT: built quality wise a7iii is better. have you seen the memory card door on the a7iv and the a7siii. I have not used the a7rv but Im in need of it.lol
I agree about the color! When you try to use A7III footages with other new sony cameras like A7IV, it's a bit tricky to match the color. But if you use only A7III, I think it'll be alright!!
@@KenseiAkatsu I dont think it bothers me too much. I can make it look to the point where its hard to tell them apart. its the photos that I hate. I get work where I have to edit footage from different cameras and make it look presentable so I dont mind the video feature. it still holds up. But the photos, i dont know. I just cant make it work.
It's 2024, and i'm still use my A7III, i keep upgrading my lenses and lights and laptops. my customers are so happy with the videos and photos that came from A7III
Thank you
This is one of those channels that is highly underrated with 21k subscribers. You could for sure have 100k-200k subscribers by the end of the year. Great channel man!
Yes, for sure!!
I will do my best to achieve it!!
The a7rV uses pixel binning. It reads an 8K video capable sensor (which is actually 11K!) grouping together a few pixels, reading them like they were one, to give you a 4K image.
It appears to be softer because the a7iii read the whole sensor and downsample the image to 4K, retaining more information, and thus looking sharper.
The a7rV can do something similar but you have to be in super35 (APSC crop) mode
That's helping a lot!!!
@@KenseiAkatsu have you tested the super35 mode ? has it the same quali and sharpness as the a7III ????
@@KenseiAkatsu There were 2 reviewers I found who made the same explanation as above: PetaPixel / DPreview (the 2 guys) and also Gerald Undone. Kensei, you are the only other reviewer I found who actually SAW this difference!
Great video and appreciate the honesty. Thanks man :)
Mans was really reflecting on his life choices in the middle of testing lmao I’m starting to like your vids 😂
Good Video, really shows that the improvements are incremental and the marketing hype and TH-cam excitement for each new launch can be a bit overstated. Truly a point of diminishing returns but having said that, I did buy the A7rV and it's the most polished camera I have used from Sony. But clearly folks can save A LOT of money and just get an older body and make great content.
really nice video dudee, watched most of your videos and its really good quality u deserve more subs
A7RV is 6k downsampled to 4K (off topic... A7iv is 7K downsampled to 4k = sharper picture than a7RV). I like Cinetone! I sold my a7iii over a year ago. TBH, I wish I had kept it - such a capable camera! a7iii still holds up today.
I like new cameras for sure, but here is my personal curiosity.
"How long can A7III play the game?"
@@KenseiAkatsu Until stacked sensor become standard in FF and global shutter in flagship cameras.
Just like me using an iPhone 11, it is older but does basically everything a newer iPhone does.
@@KenseiAkatsuit's ok... but the 1080 mode is bad and there's no 60fps in 4k. That and 8 bit only makes it a really limited camera compared to what's out there from sony and panasonic now. The autofocus is overrated too.
It costs the same as the s5 used. The s5 is a better camera in every single aspect except for 1) autofocus and 2) lens selection. So it depends on how important those things are. I switched from s5 to a7iii but that was because my camera buddy has a big sony system and we wanted to collaborate.
@@fredriksvard2603not many actually need 4k60. So many have been highly successful without, or possibly with far less. It's like everyone needed an 8k TV for a minute..now Sony doesn't evwn produce an 8k TV!
@@jordanbabcock9349 The problem is, most cameras have bad 1080 modes (sony non-s/fx models for example) so you're forced to shoot 4k. And 60fps is good for stabilized shots (and slomo obviously).
Thanks! I own A7III and still happy to learn something new (like AWB:White setting that I started to use last week with good results).
First comment! Fan of your work and learning a lot. Plus I have the a7III and am really excited to go against more expensive cameras 💪
Thank you Raul!!
Me too, let's see its limit!!
I have A7III and man its still amazing camera for hybrid use
I dont feel that i need a new generation camera that much!
A7III is a legend!
True 100%!
I want to upgrade, but I hate that the price tag doesn't feel like worth the upgrade when everything you mentioned isn't that noticeable.
Great video as always, when you shoot slog 2 with some changes to settings, you actually don't get the magenta tint. Should try it out
Thanks for the tip!
Great work on the video!
Thank you!
Great video ! Looking to upgrade to A7RV from A7RII. I think it’s time 🙂
Thank you for your efforts, keep going, you're doing great)
Thank you for watching!!
So great as always. And can i ask what music you use?
Thank you!!
Artlist!
thanks for this video ! im so happy with my A7III, i dropped it during a shooting not a long time ago, and i was considering the A7RV... but i think i will just fix it and carry on making money with this banger !
Underrated
Try when comparing autofocus not to make 2 pictures together but to make one big one with each camera and put a stopwatch!)and then it's still impossible to see which one is faster and better!
Exactly!
Great video
Really nice breakdown and entertaining watch!👏
Glad you enjoyed it!
14:53 I felt that on a spiritual level 😂🤣
😂
Love the video! I live in Japan and do you have any recommendations on where can I buy a used A7III that has English menu? I live in Osaka
Im trying to decide between the A74 £2000 (grey importers) and A7R5 £3000 (grey importers). Its really down to the rear screen and evf quality. This video has made me wonder if I should just pluck for the A74.
I thought there was an improvement in the auto white balance and stabalisation to, but Im wondering if that is just marketing hype.
If I were you, I would go for A7IV!
I like my A7III a lot 👌🏼 still learning the video part of it
BT2020 color space doesnt have this magenta shift in A7III
great video! I will stick to my a7iii an wait for the a7v. I can´t have it that a more expensive camera has less sharpness in 4k 😀
Good Job A7III !
Let's challenge all camera in the world !
That's like my hobby now LOL
Now I know what camera to buy! Thanks for that ❤
Love your style man
The A7RV is a SIGNIFICANT jump in image quality and stabilization. Slap a lens that resolves that sensor better like the 35mm 1.4GM and you'll start to see the differences more.
There also seems to be a lack of knowledge on printing. The maximum printing size for the A73 is 13x20 @ 300dpi. Whereas the A7RV can print it's full resolution up to 21x31. I'm not sure where your billboard idea came from. It also is really amazing to crop and hold image quality, and its 61mp sensor gives it a nice lowlight advantage as well.
However, if you aren't printing, or cropping a lot, or have lenses that can resolve the 61mp sensor, the advantages of the A7RV start to disappear.
Oh, the stabilization on the A7RV is magnificent. I can comfortably shoot at 1/10 @ 85mm and the image is tack sharp as if shot at 1/1000... My older sony's could not dream of that.
Actually, less megapixels is better for low light (because there’s less light that needs to be collected)🤓👆
Wow I love this guy!
Quick question, would you rather shoot in movie mode or manual mode for the best results?
Manual mode!
Great video I love my A7iii
I have been using my A7III since 2019 for mostly Milkyway Landscape Astrophotography and also as a general travel camera (portraits, landscape etc.) Now I have been thinking about adding a second camera body to my kit, especially for the times when I travel to remote places for Astro. I thought it would be great to have a second body to get more shots/time-lapses in a single Astro night session.
Initially, I was thinking about a second A7III (costs 1800 EUR), however, I don't know whether it would make sense to buy a five-year-old camera again, instead shelling out for A7RV (3900 EUR) might step up my game for landscape and also allow for more crop and better prints. (I also shoot windsurfers occasionally, shooting with the 105mm and then being able to crop would be great)
The question is; would A7RV give me better astrophotos in terms of ISO and low light performance? or will the low-light performance be a disappointment after A7III?
If I shoot at 61MP on RV and downsample it to match the 24MP of A7III, then when comparing them side by side, will I have less noise and more SNR on the 61MP Downsampled version?
RV will be better than A7III in terms of the quality including the low light performance and resolution stuffs.
But I think A7UV will work too for your purpose!
@@KenseiAkatsu Yeap! I actually got the A7IV yesterday, looking forward to trying it out.
No, you shouldn't aim for any "R" camera for low light. Too small pixels.
And you shouldn't pay more than 1000eur for a used a7iii. 1800 sounds crazy.
@@CanInellihow are you liking the A7iv?
@@fredriksvard2603people use a1's all night for low light. Professionals at the highest level do. And nobody said anything about a used a7iii. GTFO
Wonderful video!
Thank you!!
I love your content, but I'm down here to ask a specific thing, what is the brand of that jacket you are wearing and where can I buy it? 😍
Thank you!
I bought it at the local second-hand store by like 8 bucks, and I don't know who made this lol
a7rv less sharp maybe because of slog3 detail set to -7 by default... i don't know about a7iii but personally i like the soft looks on a7rv compare to the over sharp image a7iii produce..
Oh, that might!
You can set sharpness to -7 on A7III too.
Just watched this video, not to find out if I need to upgrade to that crazy priced 7R5, but if I can still go to sleep in peace with my 7A3. I can🙏mission accomplished🥰 Even got some got additional tips on settings. Thanks very much, nice clip👍👍👍 P.S.: If I ever want to go for an upgrade (which doesn't crash my budget), I was thinking more of the 7A4, how about that one?
Cheers
Make more color comparisons with different cameras
Sure, that would be great!!
What hair products do you use? Your hair is amazing
Just one from a drug store.
FYI, I'm using two kinds. One is very hard and dry hair wax, and another is hard and wet gel.
Your videos are great and you look cool 😌
Thank you 😁
I have both the A7III and traded my A7RV for an A7Riv. I kept the A7III if one of my friends wanted to come along. But ain't no way, Ill go back to the A7III, A7IV, or A1. I need megapixels. The only issue I have with the A7riv is that it only has 61 megapixels and I wished it was at least 100. I didn't keep the A7rV because I shoot 61m, 3.2,uncompress raw resulting in a 120mb file. Plus I shoot 1080p with a well lit scenes. The pixel shifting tech is basic and needs work to be something practical.
Where does the a7iii cost 1300? Because In the usa is with not len in 1999 and with len 2199
There is a sale for 1400 EU only for the body (a7iii) but i am not sure if its the right choice to buy it. I do drone videography and i want to buy a camera that can make some cinematic scenes with my drone videos however i want also to have the option to take photos. Any suggestions? Also i am a beginner in the camera industry and my budget is around 2000
If you are ready to learn so hard, I think jumping to FX30 is a good option.
I think FX30 is a new standard entry video camera in Sony.
Wait a sec, A7III vs FX30 sounds nice. I will make a video lol
@@KenseiAkatsu yes probably fx30 will be the better option however i will probably buy the a7c since its cheaper and it will be a good starting point also will develop and learn my craft and after will buy fx30 with a7c sound like a good compo. A7iii vs FX30 sound like a good video to compare 👍
@@KenseiAkatsubut wait isn’t fx30 not good for taking photos I heard it makes pictures darker?
When you are shooting these videos for the test, are you shooting on the M dial?
Yes I do!
Cool thanks for the info. I appreciate you keep up the great work one more thing what is your in camera detail level set to on the A7iii?
If you have money buy a7r5, otherwise like me , get a7m4 or even m3, save the difference for better lens !
Agree so hard!
Great vid
You have to shoot the A7RV in 8k and then output it in 4K to get the superior image quality.
great video
Glad you enjoyed it
I shoot on raw with an a6700 and I use FL all the time
I want to buy A 7 iii for flim making
Does a7rv do better video than a7siii?
The new price for the A7III in the United States is still around $1,999 unless there is a sale going on.
I just got an A7III and I'm seriously torn about watching this video lmao
It still shoots pretty descent video quality!!
@@KenseiAkatsu I'm sure it'll be plenty for anything I'll ever need anyway, also got it for an absolute steal ( ~$1100 ) with the zeiss 55mm f1.8 which is just unbeatable value-wise
The a7iii have only 24mp as the a7rv have 61 mp. Its easier for a lense to deliver a sharp image to fewer mp.
Is that your LC80, or just one in the parking lot? It's sexy!
That's my truck!
Thanks!
@@KenseiAkatsu I'd sub again if possible! That's fken awesome.
Hello, I have a7 iii do you think I should switch to a7 Iv or a7V??? What kind of camera do you use?
$1300 Sony A7iii? Where do I get one at that price lol? I thought it was $2000
A7iii retailer price has gone down ever since A7IV appear lol, though at 1300$ it's a bit harder to find, 1400$ is more doable, at least in my country
I bought used A7iii and sony 24-105f4 lens for 950€. 😍
There is a sale for 1400 EU only for the body but i am not sure if its the right choice to buy it. I do drone videography and i want to buy a camera that can make some cinematic scenes with my drone videos however i want also to have the option to take photos. Any suggestions? Also i am a beginner in the camera industry
@@johnvisuals_ honestly man, I have the sony a7iii and it does an amazing job. It does great 4k video and the pictures are also really good. It’s a very well known and bought camera. I totally recommend it.
@@johnvisuals_ that’s a great camera too, best of luck to your projects
Jesus love you all❤️✝️
Your English is fantastic; you need to work on the word quality though just a bit.❤
I will try my best!!
I think it’s just fine. Btw does the a7iii 4K has eye detection AF?
Love you content Kensei. Keep it coming!
@@mohdfirdaus9050 no, eye detection only in photo mode
@@KenseiAkatsu You're doing an awesome job, quality is the only word that's really off. Great videos by the way.
@@mohdfirdaus9050 Yes, the A7III does have eye AF, you have to turn on the box in the settings to see it tracking though.
1080 p comparison I was expecting that one
Bottom line is sony makes cameras last for the future.....thats y I love them
That's true!
I lierally got to use the a7iii like this previous week and let me tell you my honest feelings. dont get it. Like get a canon RP or what ever instead. even a nikon will do. After using the a7iv and the a7siii, I felt like the a7iii was such a bad camera. the colours were so bad but if you have never used the newer sony camera or gonna get it for just videos (no photos and with mixed feeling about video ), I say go for it. You wont know the difference.
the problem was I kept getting wierd colours and wierd banding of colours in photos with unnatural colours in the shadows. it was less vissible in the videos. And jobs where I needed absolute colours, it was shit. again, if you have never used the newer sony camera, or new to the fullframe, you wont know this so get it. its still a huge upgrade from apsc or whatever. I remember my fist time with it and my mind was blown. Now im just a spoiled brat with a bad mouth.
EDIT: built quality wise a7iii is better. have you seen the memory card door on the a7iv and the a7siii. I have not used the a7rv but Im in need of it.lol
I agree about the color!
When you try to use A7III footages with other new sony cameras like A7IV, it's a bit tricky to match the color.
But if you use only A7III, I think it'll be alright!!
@@KenseiAkatsu I dont think it bothers me too much. I can make it look to the point where its hard to tell them apart. its the photos that I hate. I get work where I have to edit footage from different cameras and make it look presentable so I dont mind the video feature. it still holds up. But the photos, i dont know. I just cant make it work.
I support you from egypt 🇪🇬
Keep going mate 🤍👏
Hi my friend!
Thank you!!
Why do Sony A7 images look too clinical and don’t have no character?
Cuz it's Sony
@@KenseiAkatsu haah what do you like ?