Should You Buy The Sony A7ii in 2024?
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- Heres my opinion on wether you should buy the a7ii in 2023. Hope you get some insight and feel free to leave any questions in the comments!
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Great... but, should you buy the Sony A7II in 2023? You didn't answer that or review the camera. You just said to buy the A7III, which is significantly more expensive. That's like saying "Should you buy a Toyota Corolla in 2023? You shouldn't buy a Toyota Corolla because a Ferrari SF90 is better." OBVIOUSLY it's better. But the reason people ask this question is because of the price difference. If there was no difference, then it would be stupid to buy the A7II.
The main chunk of the video was me going over specifications and comparing them to cameras today. Based on what I’ve seen online, it actually doesn’t seem like these cameras are priced too far apart, especially if you’re shopping around in the used market. The A7iii is certainly a better camera, and if you can afford it, that’s what I recommend.
Just my personal opinion and advice, and I’m 100% okay with you not following it. At the end of the day it’s up to you to make the decision, but like you watched “my” video so you’ll get “my” advice.
And thanks for watching the video
@zachmcgee Sony A7 III is $1,000-$1500 on the used market. I just bought an A7 II with 2 spare batteries and a vertical battery grip for $600 tonight. If people had the money, they would just buy the A7 III. The only reason someone would watch this video is because of budget constraints. They want to compare cameras under a certain budget. What you should have compared it to is the likes of the Canon RP, 5D MK3, or some more modern APS-C camera.
@@Zacharytm I get Moose's frustration wanting someone to say yes or no wether you should get it or not. Unfortunately as a TH-camr has to be careful suggesting anything that involves finances. Sounds obvious, but overlooked. What I think I would say is "I my opinion yes the Sony a7ii is a worth while camera in 2023, but if you can afford it or save up for the a7iii as it has many more relevant features" something like that. Great video.
He said that he wouldn't buy the camera. It's not his fault that you didn't watch the whole video or that you don't listen.
@@Matt_Dylan That's fine, but it's not my fault you didn't read my whole comment. My complaint was that his reason that he wouldn't buy it is because he'd buy the A7III instead. If he says he wouldnt buy it, that's okay. Everyone has their opinion, and I'd gladly hear his reasons. But his reasons negate why anyone would be asking this question in the first place.
Answering for everyone curiosity about buying the a7ii in 2023.
For half the price of the price or less than the a7iii this is a camera still worth buying. The a7ii offers amazing performance and very little less than its successor.
For anyone that doesn't have $2000 to spend on a a7iii, yes this is great camera that can be found at a great price on the second hand market and it will last you years.
How's $900 for the a7ii with the kit lens? Mostly for street photography.
Thank you. People seriously ignore this aspect in their reviews.
Thank you
I was using an original EOS M for years before I finally upgraded it to the a7ii last year. Coming from Canon’s first mirrorless to the a7ii has been a huge inspiration for me to get back into photography again. When the a7ii first came out I wanted to upgrade from my eos m but couldn’t afford it. This past black friday I happened to snag it for $900 with a 28-70. While the a7iii was $1600-$1800 at the time. That extra $700-$900 in savings got me a second lens, new bag, filters, flash, accessories, other gear, with some $$ leftover.
While the a7ii doesn’t have as many af points, bigger battery, touch screen, etc as the a7iii. I think it’s a phenomenal beginner’s camera. For less than $2k someone can get an entire full frame camera kit setup. With a camera that will teach them how to elevate their skills as there are some short comings compared to more modern alpha cameras.
Also depending on the use case, 1080p is still very relevant as instagram crushes anything uploaded to 1080 anyways. So unless someone is wanting to start a high production quality looking youtube channel, they don’t need to waste almost another $1000 for a bump in video resolution.
Obviously this is all my opinion but I’ve been very happy with the a7ii so far as an amateur photographer. I think any beginner looking into full frame should consider it. Unless they find a good used price for an a7iii or better 😆
100% agree!
Hey even i grabbed a7ii for 999$ and i'm lloking to buy lens and accessories what did you get any suggestions?
@@ddavarma extra batteries for starters! Smallrig has a 2 pack with a dual charger for like $30. As for lenses I got a Samyang 14mm f/2.8, Samyang 85mm f/1.4, and a Tamron 70-300 f/4.5. I love all of them so far, they are fantastic budget friendly lenses with great sharpness and fast AF
If this was my beginner camera I'd be super happy.. it's way better than any beginner's needs.
I bought the A7II just back in May for $1000 at BestBuy. I love the camera and it does nearly everything I ever wanted a digital camera to do! Just need to get better lenses but it is a phenomenal camera to use! I'm just someone who does photography as a hobby and not as a job. So nothing professional. Though this camera does take amazing pictures! It replaced my old Canon Rebel T6 I had for a few years and never cared for. That camera always left me wanting more but not getting it. One of the main reasons I went with the A7II is because it is full frame and I like to adapt my vintage lenses over to my digital. It always sucked on the Canon Rebel but not on the A7II! If anyone is looking for a great camera I would of course highly recommend this camera! Sure it doesn't compete against the newest models as much but for around $1000 new and less used, it's really hard to look past it!
I am currently using a T6 and I’m looking to make the jump to the A7II
@@nicholasjaworski9368 You can't go wrong with it!
This comment was helpful, thank you! I'm looking to switch from my T7. Ultimately, I'd love the A7R V (for stills and video), but the A7ii would be to get me through for stills until then.
In my book, A7s 2 is perfectly fine for any beginner as well as experienced photographers. If photography is what you are striving for there are no limits to your creativity. Glass is far more important and learning post processing. The focus on the camera itself is almost misguided. Focus on developing composition and technical abilities. MGP are entirely overrated to the point that is becoming ridiculous. You will be fine with 12mgp. If you learn to crop before you walk, you will develop bad habits.
I love this camera. Everyone ignores it and simps for the a7iii, but if you enjoy making content, it shouldnt matter what equipment you use.
The a7 II is a perfectly legitimate choice if you're just starting out. But I might also direct beginners and even some pros to crop sensors.
My Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is weather-sealed, shoots 4K video, writes to dual SD card slots, includes headphone and mic jacks, and delivers incredible in-body image stabilization. The photo burst rates are blistering fast as well.
You can get them on the used market now for under $500, which is a smoking deal.
Oh wow, that is a great pickup. I’ll
have to check it out! Thanks for the tip
What do you mean by cropping sensor
Newbie here🫠
@@yeawhat_ever it means the sensor is smaller than full frame sensor.
Crazy that the price is so low compared when it came out years ago. I stopped touching camera around 2015, and im so thrilled that I can easily buy the a7ii as the same price of canon 7d years ago. To all newbies, get any camera you can afford and just start shooting.
You can get a used A7II sub 600 vs 1300 for an a7III off MPB right now. at half or less of the price, how does that change the equation?
The A7III has to be the better camera. But £1600 is a lot of money to pay just to take pretty pictures. I'm using the A7II (2) while most people are using travel cameras and smartphones. I photo live dress-rehearsals for plays. A smartphone won't cut it. The images on the A7II are sharp and clear even in theatre lighting. There's no noise. The focusing is fast enough (I don't need it for sport) and the 4K is not needed as I'm not a videographer, so not worth spending on. The A7II will take video; sharp quality video for TH-cam but I have no need for it. My theatre is only interested in the quality of the photos, not the camera I use. If I'm getting the results without the A7III then I have saved myself £700. As for general use, the Sony A7II is still stellar compared to non-professional cameras.
Would it be a no brianer to buy a Sony A7ii for $280? Fully functioning and with the kit lens in 2024?
yes. thats a steal
@@aduck6199 sadly I’m pretty sure it was a scam, I didn’t follow through with the “downpayment” they wanting in order to hold on to it for me since other buyers wanted to buy it too
Giga steal
The A7R2 is the old Sony Camera to get! A72 is a great camera! Im not knocking it but the advantages are so worth it! I got the R2 at Best Buy brand new for 1200 for body only...that was in 2021 and since I've added 3 Sony lenses 24-105goos 50mm and 85mm and Im in heaven since finally getting into the Professional camera world lol...nice video bro and Ill be looking out for others to come
Thank you! Good luck with all of your future projects as well!
The A7RII can be had used in the 750 range as well, vs 1300 on the III
Hello, whats a best DSLR 4K mirrorless for youtube content.
I just want to record in 4K video. I dont care about taking pictures or megapixels
i just want smething good for video (youtube)
Here in 2024 considering an a7ii to astro modify. I've seen going for about $500.
I currently have the canon m50, do you think that buying the sony a7II would upgrade it or are they very similar?
This is the cheapest full frame camera and that is it´s main advantage. The Sony a7iii is of course better but it costs double price, not just a little bit more.
For me its price point. A7ii second hand is $1000 AUD, whilst the A7iii is $2000. Is the newer model worth double the price?
My birthday is coming up and I'm quite confident that I can get my parents to but me an A7Sii for $1,000 CAD. But I also can play the waiting game and save $3,000 for the A7Siii. The problem is, I cannot play the waiting game, therefore I cannot make my own decision and am gathering second opinions to seek help with my choice.
I'd say get the A7II. Sure it's not objectively better, but the price to performance is.
@@SuitedMoose Thank you, I'd say I've gathered more than enough opinions and solidified my choice into getting that camera.
@@NightRainn Sounds good! I'm buying one as well (possibly tonight)! Guess we'll both get to explore it!
Bought my a7ii a year ago, very glad I didn't spend my money on the mark iii (around €800 price difference in the Netherlands) but I have to say that auto focus is an issue sometimes
How it ended😊
A7II is pretty lightweight, just 91g heavier than the A7c so its an actually really good alternative for less.
A7ii or the a6500? Please help found good deals on both
A7ii is selling for around 500 refurb, what do you think about that in 2024?
I still use mine after 8years of getting it and for photography I see no reason to upgrade it since it does everything it needs to do, unless you shoot sports or fast action I wouldn't recommend it, otherwise it's a great choice for anyone.
There is a sport setting that's excellent I use it for superbikes doing 170mph and everything's focused without motion blur. Try that
For someone who has had a long time interest in becoming a professional photographer, if your budget for used was $300-$700 what camera would you recommend? Also, for a budget up to $1000 what would you recommend? I have some wiggle room based on features and depending on lenses. Thanks! Also, for your first camera, do you think it’s better to buy used or new?
If you only do photography it is a good camera. The sensor is great, the raws has a nice dynamic range if exposed correctly (with the use of zebras is really easy). But thats all, its just quality image. I find it a bit outdated in everything else.
You have to be sure of getting a Sony if you are going to buy something older than the A7III because they were kind of experimenting and the A7III was their first refined, all-rounded product, they had on the full frame line. Older models lacks some stuff and these are complex cameras.
In the A7II, the autofocus is not very good, specially compared with the a7III which is a monster on that. It will depend on what kind of photos you do though. Some modern lenses may help on this regard because they are fast focusing, but you are not going to take the best of them in this matter.
Battery life is bad. You can solve it by buying a few more batteries, they are not expensive.
You only have one SD card slot, which is not necessary a bad thing but if you are going to use the camera as a working tool it may be interesting to have a backup of your work. The screen is...well, its just okay, not very bright but you have the EVF for that situations, which its just okay too, not great not terrible either. It has nfc which i find useless, and wifi connection. The sony app you need to transfer jpgs to your smartphone or remotely control the camera is just awful, but thats another topic.
With this being said, i own an A7II because of budget limitations. It is my first and only digital body and owned it for 3 years now. Done some street photography, a couple of family weddings and that sruff and you can trust this camera but you have to learn how to use it and deal with the drawbacks. If you get one, just learn to use it, to take the best of it, and you'll get beautiful photos on it.
My advice would be: first be sure you want a full frame camera, then, if you can afford the A7III, go for it. If not, then the A7 II is a good option if you find it under 1000$ but be adviced of the limitations that pre-A7III bodies has.
This is super helpful, thank you!!
I bought mine 1200 brand new from a friend 🤦🏽♂️ did I fuck up? The camera I used before the a7 ii was the canon m50 mark1 with a 50 mil. Lens.
thoughts on what to upgrade to after owning the a7II?
I would say it depends on what your using it for. I personally upgraded the A7III, but if I would’ve know that I would’ve gotten a lot of photography and video gigs within that first 6 months of buying, I would’ve bought the A7IV looking back. It also depends on budget, but I feel like a natural step up would be the A7III.
I still use it as a backup to my A7IV. It’s great still if you don’t need 4K video
Ι have 2 a7 ii, also one a7 c ii…..I use many times one of my a 7 ii because I have less financial risk if I travel abroad…..
With an external recorder, like the atomos V, you can record in 4k with this camera.
i bought the A7 II for 650€ in very good condition. For getting the A7 III i would had to double that so i gues theres stil an argument for getting the A7 II :D
I just bought used a7 II for 600€
@@LFPXX enjoy it!
I feel like a lot of the video was focused on why you should just get the A7iii, but it’s an awful lot more from what I’m seeing. The A7ii is around £500 and the A7iii around £850, which is a lot more for a beginner who realistically is just coming from a phone camera. I understand that the A7iii must be substantially better as this is a common opinion from pretty much every video, but there’s always going to be better no matter what you buy
Hey analyzed the option of the Sony A7S ll and they went overboard with the price
i switched from a7ii to a7iii mainly for the bigger battery and 4k, tbh the battery on a7ii is really bad need to carry at least 4 or more batteries to get through 1 day
Agreed. Not great on battery life. Toward the end of my A7ii days I was carrying around at least 6+ batteries per shoot
A7III is literally 2x the price of the A7II…no way in hell worth it. Just get the A7RIII in that case.
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I have been shooting a Canon 70d for a few Years now und would really like to transition to Fullframe Mirrorless. Sony is high in stales for me, because i really like the Formfactor of the 6000 series for B-Roll, BTS an Travel, so a 7 modle would be great for transition. I found one use with only 3.400 Clicks, inkluding two extra Batteries and the Kit Lens for 350€ (ca. 375$). Its in as new condition. Do you think this is worth the money?
Since corona im a a thight budget und this offer would exatly scratch my upper Limit :)
Thanks in Advance, Retep! :)
Sounds like a good price to me! I bought mine new with kit lens for $900 in 2019. I was upgrading from the Canon 70D as well, and the difference is huge. Loved my A7ii the entire time I had it
My only interest is how capable the IAF is. I have a Sony a6400 and am looking for a used FF with a very capable IAF.
How does the A72 score on that front.
Hi, great video!
I have a quick question:
Would you recommend the A7 II or Fuji X-H1? I mean which one would you recommend?
Im looking to buy an advanced mirrorless camera, and my options are: A7 II, possibly the A7 III, but it's a little bit of a stretch, Fuji X-H1, Fuji X-T3, and a couple of others.
Should I get an a6400
Terrible take, sorry. The 7ii is on sale at Best Buy for $900 right now. So unless you're a rich kid and want the newest stuff, *cough* this is a great full frame camera.
Keep in mind, the AF kinds sucks tho. Compared to a A6400
The Canon RP sells for the same price. If you don't need IBIS, it's probably the better camera to buy. Much better autofocus.
B and H is offering A7 2 for $998 with i believe a nice lens !! Is it worth it or can you recomend a good first camera and where to buy new or used love your videos Thank you
Sounds a little bit expensive to me, I might try the second hand market and just be patient with what you buy. I have a friend who just bought one relatively new with only a 3400 shutter count for $400 on Ebay
Yea, this camera does me justice right now, as I'm just starting to get into photography. It's been great with the content I'm working on right now. I got mine for about $700.
What does it mean Sony Alpha 7 II can now shoot 4k vids internally? Found such information at preview as I'm hesitating between Nikon z50 and Sony Alpha 7 II.
No, this only shoots in HD (1080), not 4K. You'd need the A7iii for 4K/30p.
Would a ECM-B10 be a good microphone for it? Or what external micro would you recommend for documentary/fiction short films???
I personally have never used that specific mic but I have heard good things from friends who use it. I usually use a Rode shotgun mic and it does pretty good. Either one would be good in my opinion
I can’t decide wether to get a 6400 or a7ii,I mostly like to do photography
my understanding is a7ii is a better bet for photography bc its a full frame camera as apposed to the cropped sensor of the 6400. I have the a7ii. Do your own research tho :)
What lens do you use in your TH-cam video? For the a7II?
I typically film youtube videos with the 16-35 f/2.8 G master
What about if gettin a grip three batteries for 600$ would u still buy?? But I already own an 80d canon
For me in canada the a7ii is 1399$ new at best buy.. the a7iii is 2799$
I want to get out from my T8i canon and looking at Sony simply because of glass selection.. but the a7ii is the only one in my budget.. 2799$ for the a7iii is just crazy even used on Facebook market place people are selling body only for over 2k
That’s insane! So overpriced in my opinion, but the A7ii isn’t a bad choice!
feel like its cheaper to go to USA and buy one there
@@alejandrosand Not cheaper in US unfortunately. With exchange rate 1.35+, customs duties and fees, gas price ....Hmm, doesn' make sense. I bought two months ago A7II body+kit lens with only 6200 shutter counts for 750 CAD on Kijiji. Bad deal? :)) Just great, I guess. I sold that kit lens, I sold my Nikon D7000 and bought new Tamron 28-75 G2 and couple vintage 50mm Pentax and Nikon. So, for now I more than ready to dive in FF world.
Just for photographs, A2 with a $1000lens or a7 iii with a $300 lens
I purchased the a7ll and the lll! I sent the lll back! Way cheaper and all I need!
Of course everyone would want newer camera, but III vs II is 2x price difference. ~1600 vs 800 if new
If I want to start recording my workout videos is this a good camera for start? I use to have a cannon T5i
It’s definitely an option! The only problem is how it preforms in low light, which gym lighting is not always super consistent. If your able to, I would recommend saving for the a7iii or perhaps going with an A7sii. These cameras are high performers in low light conditions for video, so I think you would be able to get better videos with either of these two choices.
is really possible to use this camera under the rain or in a really wet place?
i've got really fear to destoy it!
i want to know just because next month i have a trip to Ireland and it's really rainy.
Thk!
Yes! I have brought my A7ii to Iceland, Oregon, and many other wet, rainy climates. You should have no troubles and no worries.
Was just gifted an A72 with a tamron 28-200 mm f/2.8-5.6 lense. I know absolutely nothing about photography lol. Any recommendations on videos to start off with that’ll catch me up to speed on the basics and terminology?
Peter Mckinnons channel is a great place to start to learn camera basics! Also Sawyer Hartman or Potato Jet!
Any advice on how to setting your A7ii camera for photography?
Shoot RAW! and make sure you are shooting in continuous autofocus mode. I will work on a video about the A7ii
I recently bought Sony A7ll. Could someone suggest me which lens should I buy ??
Any E, full frame
Found some going for £350 on the second hand market, and now my poor fuji finepix s200 is dead will probably get one. Rip soldier, you will be missed.
Should I upgrade my EOS M5 to A7 II? I dont really like the m5. The touch screen annoyes me and its difficult to use. But it does its job. I get good photos with it but i dont feel comfortable using it. Im still not sure if I should sell my M5, add 300€ on it and buy an A7 II. Sorry for my english.
I just completed a sony 7 ii, how and for studio videos like the one you did? Can it cause problems? Does it have a good focus? 3:46
If you watch some of my older studio style/review videos, they are shot on the a7ii. When it comes to studio stuff, it’s more about the lighting situation and backdrop you have!
I recently got an A7ii for $950 with 4 batteries only because I couldn't justify getting an A7iii for $2600+
Same here. I bought my A7II new from Amazon in 2020 and it was exactly 1/2 the price of the a7III. I don't shoot videos, don't need two card slots, and the small batteries are compatible with my a6000. It does everything I need. It's strongly built and I love using it. The PQ is excellent.
I’ve never seen an A7iii for over $2000, but still not a bad price!
Sony zv-e10 or a7ii?
For pictures? A7II, for video? ZV-E10
is it good today for 1050 euros ?
Do you think a used (2019) A7ii worth $450?
That’s sounds pretty fair. I like to ask about shutter count and then just examine how well the body has been taken care off, usually if those two things seem fairly reasonable and not all dented up like crazy it’ll be a good camera
Sony a7ii or a6400 ? Wich do you recomend me ?
I personally like the a7ii because it’s full frame, and has a larger selection of lenses to choose from
Thanks for the video.. And keep up the good work 👌🏼👌🏼
I appreciate that!
And where can I buy one at that price of $600? on ebay and amazon everything above 1500
Are you looking at the a72 or a73?
@@Zacharytm a72
Is it worth to upgrade from Sony A7III to Sony A1 ?
2:12 suggests not worth buying in 2023!
Thanks for that prices super cheap and was considering for video.
Sneaky sony, they keep a7ii expensive so that we rather buy a7iii for a higher price
Great informative video, thanks man. I have one question though. What do you think about the A7rii in 2023? Mainly for photography and B-roll on the odd occasion.
Honestly the Rii is a fantastic camera, especially if your main use is photography. I think that would be a great choice for your situation!
So i was able to get an A7ii from best buy with the 28-70 lens for 999 rather than its 1600 price tag, considering that would you Zach or anyone else in the comments consider that a good deal or that it was a good choice compared to buying a new A7iii? (Also keep in mind the 13-1400 i spent in total for a nee flash, camera body, lens, new camera bag, 2 lens filters was about all of my budget to begin with)
Same here I just ordered mine for my first legit camera. 999 for the camera and lense. Will be shooting car stuff so hopefully I made the right choice.
The used prices for even 10 year old Sony cameras are criminal
I still got the a7ii,it’s an amazing camera
Nice! I really enjoyed it while I had it
I still have my a7ii as my main camera and only camera actually, not counting my cell phone, that being said, is it worth to upgrade to a newer model? or since I already have it, should I just hang on to it?
Not a bad idea to sell it and buy a new one. You can hang onto your lenses and use them for a newer camera. But also not a bad idea to hang onto for a backup. If you have the money I would say hang onto it, but if need to sell it to upgrade then I would say sell it on facebook marketplace or something like that!
a7ii currently selling for $998. Good deal for a beginner?
I would check out the used market!
Should I buy the camera if it sells around $600?
Will that be a good choice ‘cause I’m just a beginner?
yes yes, for that price is one of the best choices
I would say that’s a pretty fair price
I'm getting an offer of $1100 of the A7II with a 28-70mm lens, that compared with the A7III at $2500 with the same lenses, I think is a bargain, right? I'm trying to upgrade from an A58 🥲
Just saw one on marketplace same bundle for $700
I recently purchased two A7II for work at Best Buy for USD $999.99 each. I also own an older A7 which is still a decent camera.
Just got mine for $450... what's the difference between a new and used camera? this one has 0 problems but shouldn't it have been valued at a higher price because of that?
Oh wow, maybe they went on sale. When I was doing my research for this video, I saw a Best Buy selling one for $1459. But good find!
Possibly, but I’ve definitely had some lucky finds like that!
@@Zacharytm I saw one open box excellent for $899.99 the other day.
@@wayarise
There is nothing wrong with used, so long as the seller is trust worthy, I find that Japan is probably heaven for used gear, the sellers there take good pride in providing good pictures and information on the amount of actuations (how many pictures) the camera has taken.
i am thinking whether I should buy canon eos m50 ii or sony a 7ii. right now currently, they are similar price range in 600-800. But a lot of people say sony's is better in taking pictures, which is what i usually do, so I am leaning towards sony. should i get sony or canon
Take a look on the long term use and the ecosystem every brand has. Full frame lenses are expensive, really expensive. And heavier than APS-C lenses. I don't know how the market is for canon, but you have plenty of glasses to choose from in Sony, whether they are Sony lenses or third party brands like Sigma, Tamron or Samyang.
Summery: the $1400 camera is more advanced then a $600 camera lol thanks
I checked BandH and notice the a6400 and the a7ii on sale which is better buy
I prefer to get a full frame camera body just in case you are planning on upgrading in the future.
Was this video actually meant to encourage people to buy an A7III?
I want to buy my first camera and taking B&H as a reference, the price of the Sony a7 II, the Sony a6100 and the a6400 (the latter two being one of the ones I was thinking of buying) is similar. What would you recommend me?
It mainly depends on what you would want to do. If your main focus is video, I would probably suggest the sony a6400, but if it is for photos I would go with the a7ii. If you want a good all around camera, I would probably suggest the a7ii, just because it is a full frame, and when/if you decide to upgrade to say an a7iii or a7s series you will still be able to use all of your lenses
@@Zacharytm I want it for photos mainly so it will be de a7 II. By the way, what lense will you recommend me after kit lense?
Thanks in advance
For the form factor 6 series would be better. For the image quality, full frames anyday.
Thank You 🙏
Hi Zach, very good video!! I would like to ask your opinion, i dont have the afford to buy sonya7iii but sonya7ii is in very good sale option. its about to my second camera that i have ever bought (first one canon4000d). i think sonya7ii is good option for money and my epxerience, also making my first professional works that some guys give to me ( weddings, promo videos eth). thanks a lot zach !!
I certainly think it would be a good step up for you! Like I said, it was the first professional camera I owned and I shot some weddings, promotional brand content and some other stuff with it. It handled the photo side amazing, but it kind of struggled with video content. If you want to mainly do video I might recommend the Sony A7sii or just A7s. I haven’t checked prices recently so I’m not sure which one would be in your price range, but the A7sii would be a step up from the a7s
not sure where you found a7ii's for $1,500 haha
i find most are between 900-400 usd which is a fair ish price, still not great but usable
Yeah that’s not bad! Maybe it was just a misprint on the websites side of things. But totally agree, that price range is pretty fair for the quality of camera
Hi Zach! Thanks for the video. If you had the opportunity to buy a Canon RP and a Sony A7 III for almost the same price ($ 100 more for the Canon) which one would you buy?
Both cameras are new and come with the lens kit. Sony $999. Canon $1099 👍🏽
I like the RP because it shoots 4K video, but it almost depends what your main focus is. If you’re looking to do more video stuff I’d probably go with the RP, but more photo stuff, and I’d go with the Sony. It also depends where you see yourself ending up. Do you want to be a Canon shooter, or a Sony shooter 2-5 years from now?
I’d check out lenses canon RF mount is basically closed to other mfgs. You will have more lens options on the Sony. But depends on what your needs are
A7ii is on sale again at 899 body only and 999 with 28-70 kit
Can someone explain me why i set wb to 5000, shoot manual mode, and then when i open the photo to edit with Lr, Ps, Camera Raw... i see the wb has changed to a 7000 value? Is it a thing with the Sony A7ii?
I’m not sure why that happens, you should be able to change your white balance value in Lightroom to fix it!
@@Zacharytm Yes, in Lr there is no problem about that. It's really the camera... I set 5000k and somewhow it changes the setting and when i open the photo in Lr, Ps, Camera Raw, or... check in the camera the settings from the photo, i see the wb has changed to values over 6000k. I can't figure out why.
@@didiodette1 Very strange! Maybe try shooting in Auto White Balance and see if the value changes while in that setting.
good video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
i just got a a7ii recently its a shame none has any easily findable cinematic video with it. got it under 1k
Good find!
@zach McGee The found a7 II body only for 688 used, is this a good deal?
Id say so!
I would like the difference to be 100 dollars 😎😎😎😎😎 but in practice it is totally different, does Sony have the nerve to sell the Sony A7 lll for 1700 dollars what? It should be around 1000 to 1200 and I recently saw the Sony A7 II new for 1000, it seems like an insult to me, but not even if you buy it for 500 dollars, the lack of 4K makes me doubt it and you have the nerve to sell the Sony A7s. ll for 1425 dollars used not sony but a store
Still worth for stills and a youtube channel. Used like new are 700 bucks now
That’s not bad at all! Pretty fair price for a great camera
I have the opportunity to buy the A 7ii with 600 euros new. But I don't think it's worth the money.
I would save up for the a7iii in my opinion!
If I could get one for 400$ do you think it would be worth?
Absolutely!
Would buy it for $500 in 2024
Who is selling a7ii for 1500. In our country it is only 550 600 USD around
That’s a good price in my opinion. The used camera market has greatly overvalued cameras in the past few years
Absolutely irrelevant, but you should be a fashion model!
He does look a bit like Brad Pitt eh
I would have to agree with you on telling someone not to buy the aii but rather buy at least the aiii. I'm a believer in not buying old technology if you can help it. I bought the aii back in 2019 as well and have worked it pretty hard. If someone was to buy the aii it's still a good camera but not at the price that some places are trying to sell it for.
Literally bought one for 500 off amazon. Tf are you talking about?
100% they should get it. The a7ii is awesome camera. Still use mine for macro photography. I mean I still also use my a77 and a100 too. This boofhead calling it a "beginner camera"! Hahahahahaha. This camera with outlast 80% of most folks "photography skills"
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