Agree EYE AF is a game changer for a portrait photogs. Enjoy your new beast of a camera. Keep getting more to switch to Sony. Once they see/use one they will never go back
Be sure to also add the Face Detect people and order them on your shoots so that the camera will prioritize focusing on your model/bride/subject 1st even if there are others in the scene. Eye AF + Face Detect ON is amazing, great feature.
Another superb Sony video covering all the questions one may have. Wish I could afford the A7R3 but still love Sony and all they do. My a6000 and NEX7 are still my main cameras when I go out and shoot. Keep it up Mark! You are one of THE best around.
I wish I had never sold my NEX7 - loved the tri-navi system and it revived my love of Street Photography after years carrying big heavy DSLRs - it was my Intro to mirrorless. Hell - I even loved the box in came in - such a great way to package a product that showed me the company loved their product as much as they hoped I would love it. :-)
Traded in my most of my Nikon kit, still got the D5 so thinking a head to head comparison ;) The A7r3 is amazing, mine arrived this week. Already think the Sony is a far better camera system, Eye Af, Gmaster lenses. EVF is excellent. The video quality is really good to.
Hey mark! I have been thinking about moving up to fullframe in the future from my Sony A6000. Will the camera still be able to handle high iso,focus fast for birds & such if I use it in APS-C mode with the lenses I have for my Sony A6000 (Sigma 16,Sigma56 & Sony 70-350)? Mainly looking for it to be better than my A6000 until I can afford Fullframe lenses. Thanks in advance for any help! :)
If you use a 24 MP Full Frame camera you will be shooting in 10 MP. Subscribe to my channel and then let me know what Full Frame camera you were thinking of purchasing so I can give you additional advice.
Very informative Mark, thank you. I wondered if you could provide your views on the weather sealing (or lack thereof) and how nervous you are about using it in light rainy conditions? Do you recommend use of a rain cover, or do you feel that the camera can withstand light rain showers?
I have used A7 cameras since the original A7 and A7R in light rain without problem. I would not use them in heavy rain or on a beach with salt spray without using a protective cover. I have never used cameras that are waterproof in my 30 years of Pro photography. I have never lost a camera to the weather but one from a fall from a motorcycle :-)
www.adorama.com/alc/episode/sony-sq-mode Brett Email, Watch this video from Adorama, highlighting S&Q with A7R3, shot in freezing rain and snow fall, with no apparent problems. I have used my A7R2 in rain, trekking through Scottish Highlands for three weeks, with no problems. I am sure my new A7R3 will do as well or better as it has more weathersealing than the A7R2.
Hi Mark, I am trying to find a good sony full-frame mirrorless camera in my budget (7RIV, A9II, and Alpha 1 are way out of my budget). What would you recommend for a good camera for print material and low light events specifically? If it could also do astrophotography and portraits, that would be great but not necessary. I am leaning towards the 7RIII. I currently have an A9 for sports and an A6400 for video. Thank you.
I think the new A7IV offers the best bang for buck in terms of high ISO performance, dynamic range, fast and reliable AF tracking + modern menus and the best movie recording performance of the cameras you mentioned. Check out my A7IV review to see what I think of this camera. If you need higher resolution for very large prints the A7RIII has an excellent sensor but with the older AF Tracking algorithms.
Hello Mark, I have an A7RIII camera and I was thinking to move to the A7III, most of the time, I usually take portrait and landscape photos, do you think it worth to move it? Is it a huge different between both autofocus cameras or doesn't sense? Thank you very much!!! I love your videos!
Regarding that little grip extender, you can actually just loosen it a few turns and then spin it to the side a little to access the battery, without completely removing it. But yes, like you said, the battery last a long time anyway, so is it really that big of an issue even if you did need to remove it to replace the battery? No....
That really depends on what you shoot. Each camera has its own merits for different styles of shooting. I offer personal support and guidance and tailor my advice to an individuals personal needs on my Patreon support channel. Patreon.com/markgaler
Short answer - still subjects, landscape, heavy crop, better lcd screen, 18MP in crop mode (A7R3A) Better autofocus tracking, video, even landscape, 14 MP in crop mode and in general everything (A7IV) I own A7R3A as I don't do video and I like the leverage of cropping extensively.
Hi Mark, love you're video reviews very informative, I'm switching from nikon to Sony and don't know too much about the Sony lens line and was wondering if you could recommend a few lens. I mainly shoot landscapes and street.
For landscape look at the two FE 16-35 zooms (f/2.8 GM and the f/4 Zeiss)> if you like shoot ultra wide-angle then look at the FE 12-24 G (you will need a separate filter kit from a company such as nice as this lens does not take screw-on filters. My Favourite lens for Street is the FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA. It is the smallest FE lens Sony makes and is pin sharp from f/8 to f/11 which are the apertures I mostly use for Street.
If you prefer to travel very light when shooting landscape look at using an Ultra Wide-Angle prime. Sony do not make an ultra wide angle prime (yet). I use the manual focus Voigtlander 15mm (although using filters with this lens is problematic) and the Batis 2.8/18 which can take up to two screw-on ND filters without clipping the corners.
hey . does this camera a7r3 slows down your work flow,or does it slow you down in light room because of the megapixels.and how bad is it when editing the photos. what pc system works good?
Didn't notice any difference with my laptop and desktop (running dual core and quad core i7 processors with plenty of RAM and good graphics cards). I am a Mac user and update them every 3 to 4 years.
a7r3 using memory recall , 1,2,3, M1, M2, M3,and M4 can card operate with both memory function and photos loaded onto it? ? Memory first or does not matter?
You can use the memory card for both memories and images. You can control which card the memories are loaded and stored onto in the menus. See my 'Total Recall' movie.
Well, I'm hoping that at least the larger battery will make it in every future Sony camera. The Alpha 7RIII is out of my budget, but I'm looking forward for a more affordable A7 III.
Thanks for the overview. I would only add that the USB-C tethered shooting works really well with Capture One Pro (faster and more reliable vs Lightroom, in my opinion).
Thanks for the video Mark. One thing that many reviewers have omitted to comment upon and thus I’m not sure of the benefits of having it on this camera, is the ability to pair the camera with a smartphone. Is that feature merely to be able to control the camera remotely via the PlayMemories app, or is it there as a method of transferring images from the camera to the smartphone once again via the PM app?
I have the GH4 and the Sony version is absolutely fantastic for sending to the phone. As far as controlling the phone. I have not found it yet in the PM app. For what I see it looks like it only transfers photos, which it does incredibly fast!
Some of the options I did not have time to cover in this short review is that I can control the camera from the phone while seeing a preview of what the camera can see, I can transfer JPEGs to the phone for immediate sharing and I can also add the GPS location from the phone to the files on the camera.
Hi Mark I just switched from Canon Dslr to Sony mirrorless A7RIII lately, and i noticed if i press AF-ON button the LCD and the EVF as well shows dizzy noisy picture until i press the expo button then its getting clear. My question is if its normal or not?
This will depend on a number of other camera settings. If the EVF is set up for a fast refresh rate to track rapidly moving subjects the resolution will drop and the image may appear 'noisy' in low ambient light. If you have Anti-Flicker set to On this will also drop the resolution of the Finder and it should be turned off when you are not using this setting. As the most trusted Alpha Expert online I can offer you extensive support and advice moving forward from my Patreon site. I now offer personal technical support and assistance for Sony Alpha users from my Patreon Page for as little as little as $10 per month. A $10.00 one-month membership will give you access to extensive learning support files including 15 eBooks, 24 member-only 1-hour seminars + my Alpha Q&A forums. There is no contract and no commitment beyond the first month. www.patreon.com/markgaler - you can join, download an A7RIII eBook or all eBooks and then cancel your membership one hour later if you so wish.
Thank you so much for responding to my comment Mark. When i am reviewing pictures using the EVF, it is super clear but when i am using it to take pictures that's when it loses its clarity. I tried to adjust the EVF screen but it's the same :(
Hi Mark, love the feed, thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world. i have a question regarding using the A7riii in sub zero temps. I have an upcoming 6 day trip dog sledding above the arctic circle in Norway and Sweden. Temps can intermittently hit -40c. Any input on using the camera at these temps? I would love to pack it with me for the trip. Note it would be exposed to these temps for a consistent 6 day period.
Old Sergeant - I know a photographer who used a camera at these temperatures over extended periods of time to shoot a time Lapse commercial for Hyundai. His solution was to attach heat packs to the camera (the sort of one's sold to put in your pockets to keep your hands warm). It must have worked out for him as the commercial was a big success for Hyundai.
th-cam.com/video/Z-E38IwB49k/w-d-xo.html - You can either use the shooting mode dial on the top of the camera or hold down a custom button for a temporary change of settings.
Hi Mark, this is Arijit from India. I have been a Nikon user for quite some time and 4 months back switched to Sony. Your video tutorials have been a great help to get me accustomed with Sony system. Now, I have a question for you and if you can clarify it will be great. For wildlife, both birds and mammals, how good a combination is a7riii and 200 600? a7riii gives us the flexibility to leverage the APS-C mode to great use and also to crop, but from AF tracking stand point and low light capabilities stand point will it be good with this pairing.
Check to see if you have your camera set to adjust exposure in 1/2 stop increments instead of 0.5 EV increments. It is adjusted in the Exposure step menu (tab 10 on my A7RIII). We have been adjusting exposure values in 1/3 stop increments for over 100 years so there is no need to change now ;-)
I was surprised when I saw Balinese people in the picture, make me miss home , I’m from Bali as well but currently living in the US , thank you for the great video , I still can’t decide either jump right in to 7r3 or start with a6500 and use the extra money to get good FE lens just to get going ,then saving for the a7r3 for future purchase 🤔mmm ,.....any recommendations MR mark ?
I money is tight I would perhaps start with the A6500. In one of my other movies I suggest purchasing the FE 2/28, 2.8/35 ZA, 1.8/55 ZA and 1.8/85 primes. They are all small primes that will compliment the size of the A6500. For a zoom I recommend the FE 70-200 F/4 G.
Mark Galer's Alpha Creative Skills thanks for the quick response Mr.Mark and that’s really good recommendations 🙏, so for the prime 85mm and the zoom 70-200 do you think is worth the money getting 85mm1.4 and 70-200 2.8 ? Such big jump on the price . I’m not making money for now , but I hope I could start charging when doing senior pictures or new born , maybe wedding , any info I appreciate
Mark, I'm considering trading my a9 for the a7rIII for a potential trip to Zimbabwe for the additional resolution since I print 30"x50". I am concerned about buffer depth, focus speed, focus tracking, and rolling shutter when using the electronic shutter. The fastest action I have shot is spinner dolphins in Hawaii, but that isn't the norm; birds are normally the fastest moving things I shoot. As an owner of both bodies, if you had to take one or the other on safari, which would you take? Thanks a lot.
Focus speed and focus tracking is very very good. Buffer is good for 79 Raw images at 8fps (Continuous High). You are not recommended to use the electronic shutter for shooting action due to the effects of shutter distortion - all cameras other than the A9.
Mark, thanks a lot. Why would birders use an A7RIII instead of an A9 if they aren’t carrying around a Canon 600mm f/4? Because panning that focal length creates too much angular motion and therefore distortion with the A7RIII ‘s electronic shutter?
Ted Manasa - they use it because of the freedom to crop more aggressively and they use the mechanical shutter at 8fps (Hi rather than Hi+ as Hi+ is not a live view). Panning with black out between frames makes it more difficult than the A9, which is why many of them use a sight mounted on the hotshoe to help keep the bird in the centre of the frame.
I don't have a problem with AF performance with flash. Most of the time I am using off-camera flash where AF-Assist would be of no advantage. If using Flash on-camera in low ambient light I use wide aperture primes such as the f/1.4 35mm, the f/1.8 55m or 85mm (not the 1.4/85 which has a problem in low light) - this enables the camera to focus when it is very very dark without an AF-Assist lamp. The other option is simply stop down to f/8, choose manual Focus and approximate the distance - no problem. Some photographers rely on auto features that are not really necessary.
Hi Mark, thank you so much for informative and interesting videos. I bought a Sony 7R mark3.. Loving it but, recently, getting a red light that flashes on and off situated close to the "bin" .....Can't find info about what is it and why it flashes sometimes ....
A7RIII/A7III amazing cameras. Coming from the consumer Sony A6100, which has the nice spring/swivel doors on the I/O ports to the pro A7 cameras - I wonder why they opted for the flimsy clothing-tag style doors ? They don't appear to be durable. www.dpreview.com/forums/post/63514326
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you. That's reassuring to hear. As an engineer myself, weather sealing could also be a factor for Sony to go with the snap-on doors on the A7.
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I got mine yesterday. Absolutely in LOVE with it. I just left Nikon after a very long time. Eye AF sold me as I am mostly a portrait photog.
that and the fully customizable layout sold me. You can hold this camera however you want and still shoot depending on how you set up your buttons.
Agree EYE AF is a game changer for a portrait photogs. Enjoy your new beast of a camera. Keep getting more to switch to Sony. Once they see/use one they will never go back
Be sure to also add the Face Detect people and order them on your shoots so that the camera will prioritize focusing on your model/bride/subject 1st even if there are others in the scene. Eye AF + Face Detect ON is amazing, great feature.
Absolutely in LOVE with it after just 1 day?
Another superb Sony video covering all the questions one may have. Wish I could afford the A7R3 but still love Sony and all they do. My a6000 and NEX7 are still my main cameras when I go out and shoot. Keep it up Mark! You are one of THE best around.
I wish I had never sold my NEX7 - loved the tri-navi system and it revived my love of Street Photography after years carrying big heavy DSLRs - it was my Intro to mirrorless. Hell - I even loved the box in came in - such a great way to package a product that showed me the company loved their product as much as they hoped I would love it. :-)
I love the presentation and the production. Good work.
Great video as usual. Appreciate the insights. With only one camera, I decided to keep my a9 for travel/adventure bc of the buffer depth.
Very useful review of an excellent product by an impressively creative company...
Traded in my most of my Nikon kit, still got the D5 so thinking a head to head comparison ;) The A7r3 is amazing, mine arrived this week. Already think the Sony is a far better camera system, Eye Af, Gmaster lenses.
EVF is excellent. The video quality is really good to.
Hi, Does the Sony A7riii take a long time in downloading and post processing?
Hey mark!
I have been thinking about moving up to fullframe in the future from my Sony A6000. Will the camera still be able to handle high iso,focus fast for birds & such if I use it in APS-C mode with the lenses I have for my Sony A6000 (Sigma 16,Sigma56 & Sony 70-350)? Mainly looking for it to be better than my A6000 until I can afford Fullframe lenses.
Thanks in advance for any help! :)
If you use a 24 MP Full Frame camera you will be shooting in 10 MP. Subscribe to my channel and then let me know what Full Frame camera you were thinking of purchasing so I can give you additional advice.
Great video as always Mark. Thank you.
Very informative Mark, thank you. I wondered if you could provide your views on the weather sealing (or lack thereof) and how nervous you are about using it in light rainy conditions? Do you recommend use of a rain cover, or do you feel that the camera can withstand light rain showers?
I have used A7 cameras since the original A7 and A7R in light rain without problem. I would not use them in heavy rain or on a beach with salt spray without using a protective cover. I have never used cameras that are waterproof in my 30 years of Pro photography. I have never lost a camera to the weather but one from a fall from a motorcycle :-)
www.adorama.com/alc/episode/sony-sq-mode
Brett Email, Watch this video from Adorama, highlighting S&Q with A7R3, shot in freezing rain and snow fall, with no apparent problems. I have used my A7R2 in rain, trekking through Scottish Highlands for three weeks, with no problems. I am sure my new A7R3 will do as well or better as it has more weathersealing than the A7R2.
Thanks for posting your helpful videos.
Hi Mark,
As usual your reviews are amazingly informative.
If I may, do the A7R111 & A7111 cameras have the same Real time tracking as the A9?
No - these cameras use the older Lock-on AF algorithms
many thanks Mark
Thank you Mark great info
Thanks, enjoying my A7R3.
Hi Mark, I am trying to find a good sony full-frame mirrorless camera in my budget (7RIV, A9II, and Alpha 1 are way out of my budget). What would you recommend for a good camera for print material and low light events specifically? If it could also do astrophotography and portraits, that would be great but not necessary. I am leaning towards the 7RIII. I currently have an A9 for sports and an A6400 for video. Thank you.
I think the new A7IV offers the best bang for buck in terms of high ISO performance, dynamic range, fast and reliable AF tracking + modern menus and the best movie recording performance of the cameras you mentioned. Check out my A7IV review to see what I think of this camera. If you need higher resolution for very large prints the A7RIII has an excellent sensor but with the older AF Tracking algorithms.
Hello Mark, I have an A7RIII camera and I was thinking to move to the A7III, most of the time, I usually take portrait and landscape photos, do you think it worth to move it? Is it a huge different between both autofocus cameras or doesn't sense?
Thank you very much!!! I love your videos!
The move to an A7lll from an A7Rlll would not result in any noticeable AF improvements. The move to an A9, however, would be significant.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you very much!
Regarding that little grip extender, you can actually just loosen it a few turns and then spin it to the side a little to access the battery, without completely removing it. But yes, like you said, the battery last a long time anyway, so is it really that big of an issue even if you did need to remove it to replace the battery? No....
Good suggestion :-)
Hi. Mark I use Sony A7III now do you thing I should get Sony A7R IIIA or Sony A7IV, because A7R IIIA now on sale for $1999.00 & A7IV is $2500
That really depends on what you shoot. Each camera has its own merits for different styles of shooting. I offer personal support and guidance and tailor my advice to an individuals personal needs on my Patreon support channel. Patreon.com/markgaler
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thanks Mark for your reply. keep up good guidance, you rely help a lot of people
Short answer - still subjects, landscape, heavy crop, better lcd screen, 18MP in crop mode (A7R3A)
Better autofocus tracking, video, even landscape, 14 MP in crop mode and in general everything (A7IV)
I own A7R3A as I don't do video and I like the leverage of cropping extensively.
Hi Mark, love you're video reviews very informative, I'm switching from nikon to Sony and don't know too much about the Sony lens line and was wondering if you could recommend a few lens.
I mainly shoot landscapes and street.
For landscape look at the two FE 16-35 zooms (f/2.8 GM and the f/4 Zeiss)> if you like shoot ultra wide-angle then look at the FE 12-24 G (you will need a separate filter kit from a company such as nice as this lens does not take screw-on filters. My Favourite lens for Street is the FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA. It is the smallest FE lens Sony makes and is pin sharp from f/8 to f/11 which are the apertures I mostly use for Street.
If you prefer to travel very light when shooting landscape look at using an Ultra Wide-Angle prime. Sony do not make an ultra wide angle prime (yet). I use the manual focus Voigtlander 15mm (although using filters with this lens is problematic) and the Batis 2.8/18 which can take up to two screw-on ND filters without clipping the corners.
Mark Galer's Alpha Creative Skills thank you very much.
hey . does this camera a7r3 slows down your work flow,or does it slow you down in light room because of the megapixels.and how bad is it when editing the photos.
what pc system works good?
Didn't notice any difference with my laptop and desktop (running dual core and quad core i7 processors with plenty of RAM and good graphics cards). I am a Mac user and update them every 3 to 4 years.
a7r3 using memory recall , 1,2,3, M1, M2, M3,and M4 can card operate with both memory function and photos loaded onto it? ? Memory first or does not matter?
You can use the memory card for both memories and images. You can control which card the memories are loaded and stored onto in the menus. See my 'Total Recall' movie.
Well, I'm hoping that at least the larger battery will make it in every future Sony camera. The Alpha 7RIII is out of my budget, but I'm looking forward for a more affordable A7 III.
Thanks for the overview. I would only add that the USB-C tethered shooting works really well with Capture One Pro (faster and more reliable vs Lightroom, in my opinion).
I referred to Sony's Imaging Edge software which is free and not Lightroom.
Thanks for the video Mark. One thing that many reviewers have omitted to comment upon and thus I’m not sure of the benefits of having it on this camera, is the ability to pair the camera with a smartphone. Is that feature merely to be able to control the camera remotely via the PlayMemories app, or is it there as a method of transferring images from the camera to the smartphone once again via the PM app?
I have the GH4 and the Sony version is absolutely fantastic for sending to the phone. As far as controlling the phone. I have not found it yet in the PM app. For what I see it looks like it only transfers photos, which it does incredibly fast!
Some of the options I did not have time to cover in this short review is that I can control the camera from the phone while seeing a preview of what the camera can see, I can transfer JPEGs to the phone for immediate sharing and I can also add the GPS location from the phone to the files on the camera.
Hi Mark
I just switched from Canon Dslr to Sony mirrorless A7RIII lately, and i noticed if i press AF-ON button the LCD and the EVF as well shows dizzy noisy picture until i press the expo button then its getting clear. My question is if its normal or not?
This will depend on a number of other camera settings. If the EVF is set up for a fast refresh rate to track rapidly moving subjects the resolution will drop and the image may appear 'noisy' in low ambient light. If you have Anti-Flicker set to On this will also drop the resolution of the Finder and it should be turned off when you are not using this setting. As the most trusted Alpha Expert online I can offer you extensive support and advice moving forward from my Patreon site. I now offer personal technical support and assistance for Sony Alpha users from my Patreon Page for as little as little as $10 per month. A $10.00 one-month membership will give you access to extensive learning support files including 15 eBooks, 24 member-only 1-hour seminars + my Alpha Q&A forums. There is no contract and no commitment beyond the first month. www.patreon.com/markgaler
- you can join, download an A7RIII eBook or all eBooks and then cancel your membership one hour later if you so wish.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills ooooh sounds great i gonna join right now!
Hi Mark, could you please tell me if it is normal that my EVF isn't as clear as the LCD or am i doing something wrong? Thank you
Have you set the display quality to high in the menu and adjusted fine-tuned the diopter adjustment next the Finder?
Thank you so much for responding to my comment Mark. When i am reviewing pictures using the EVF, it is super clear but when i am using it to take pictures that's when it loses its clarity. I tried to adjust the EVF screen but it's the same :(
Hi Mark, love the feed, thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world. i have a question regarding using the A7riii in sub zero temps. I have an upcoming 6 day trip dog sledding above the arctic circle in Norway and Sweden. Temps can intermittently hit -40c. Any input on using the camera at these temps? I would love to pack it with me for the trip. Note it would be exposed to these temps for a consistent 6 day period.
Old Sergeant - I know a photographer who used a camera at these temperatures over extended periods of time to shoot a time Lapse commercial for Hyundai. His solution was to attach heat packs to the camera (the sort of one's sold to put in your pockets to keep your hands warm). It must have worked out for him as the commercial was a big success for Hyundai.
Interesting, I was contemplating this very thing. I will take the advice and try it. Thanks Mark!
Dear Mark, what is the different usage between Recall from Memory and Memory (1,2,3) Dial Button?
Your VDO are very useful with tips and techniques.
th-cam.com/video/Z-E38IwB49k/w-d-xo.html - You can either use the shooting mode dial on the top of the camera or hold down a custom button for a temporary change of settings.
Thank you so much for the clear answer.
Hi Mark, this is Arijit from India. I have been a Nikon user for quite some time and 4 months back switched to Sony. Your video tutorials have been a great help to get me accustomed with Sony system. Now, I have a question for you and if you can clarify it will be great. For wildlife, both birds and mammals, how good a combination is a7riii and 200 600? a7riii gives us the flexibility to leverage the APS-C mode to great use and also to crop, but from AF tracking stand point and low light capabilities stand point will it be good with this pairing.
Its a good combination but the A9 is better for fast moving wildlife and birds in flight. Watch my review of the 200-600
@@AlphaCreativeSkills thanks..😊😊
Hi, I have been trying to set my shutter speed to 100 as I'm shooting 50fps, but the only options I get are 1/90 or 1/120 of a second. Any ideas why ?
Check to see if you have your camera set to adjust exposure in 1/2 stop increments instead of 0.5 EV increments. It is adjusted in the Exposure step menu (tab 10 on my A7RIII). We have been adjusting exposure values in 1/3 stop increments for over 100 years so there is no need to change now ;-)
Yes, someone on another facebook group pointed that out and indeed it solved the issue. Many thanks for taking the time to comment.
I was surprised when I saw Balinese people in the picture, make me miss home , I’m from Bali as well but currently living in the US , thank you for the great video , I still can’t decide either jump right in to 7r3 or start with a6500 and use the extra money to get good FE lens just to get going ,then saving for the a7r3 for future purchase 🤔mmm ,.....any recommendations MR mark ?
I money is tight I would perhaps start with the A6500. In one of my other movies I suggest purchasing the FE 2/28, 2.8/35 ZA, 1.8/55 ZA and 1.8/85 primes. They are all small primes that will compliment the size of the A6500. For a zoom I recommend the FE 70-200 F/4 G.
Mark Galer's Alpha Creative Skills thanks for the quick response Mr.Mark and that’s really good recommendations 🙏, so for the prime 85mm and the zoom 70-200 do you think is worth the money getting 85mm1.4 and 70-200 2.8 ? Such big jump on the price . I’m not making money for now , but I hope I could start charging when doing senior pictures or new born , maybe wedding , any info I appreciate
I use the f/1.8 85 and f/4 70-200. They are both great lenses. I have a comparison review of the 1.8/85 on my TH-cam channel.
Mark, I'm considering trading my a9 for the a7rIII for a potential trip to Zimbabwe for the additional resolution since I print 30"x50". I am concerned about buffer depth, focus speed, focus tracking, and rolling shutter when using the electronic shutter. The fastest action I have shot is spinner dolphins in Hawaii, but that isn't the norm; birds are normally the fastest moving things I shoot. As an owner of both bodies, if you had to take one or the other on safari, which would you take? Thanks a lot.
Focus speed and focus tracking is very very good. Buffer is good for 79 Raw images at 8fps (Continuous High). You are not recommended to use the electronic shutter for shooting action due to the effects of shutter distortion - all cameras other than the A9.
Many bird photographers choose the A7Rlll over the A9 if they are not prepared to carry the Canon 600mm F/4
Mark, thanks a lot. Why would birders use an A7RIII instead of an A9 if they aren’t carrying around a Canon 600mm f/4? Because panning that focal length creates too much angular motion and therefore distortion with the A7RIII ‘s electronic shutter?
Ted Manasa - they use it because of the freedom to crop more aggressively and they use the mechanical shutter at 8fps (Hi rather than Hi+ as Hi+ is not a live view). Panning with black out between frames makes it more difficult than the A9, which is why many of them use a sight mounted on the hotshoe to help keep the bird in the centre of the frame.
Mark, what about the AF performance in low light dance photography with flash? I've read that the the AF-assist from flashes are still disabled. :(
I don't have a problem with AF performance with flash. Most of the time I am using off-camera flash where AF-Assist would be of no advantage. If using Flash on-camera in low ambient light I use wide aperture primes such as the f/1.4 35mm, the f/1.8 55m or 85mm (not the 1.4/85 which has a problem in low light) - this enables the camera to focus when it is very very dark without an AF-Assist lamp. The other option is simply stop down to f/8, choose manual Focus and approximate the distance - no problem. Some photographers rely on auto features that are not really necessary.
Makes sense. Thanks for the advice!
Hi Mark, thank you so much for informative and interesting videos. I bought a Sony 7R mark3.. Loving it but, recently, getting a red light that flashes on and off situated close to the "bin" .....Can't find info about what is it and why it flashes sometimes ....
Writing to the memory card
Thanks but I will wait for the Sony a9R
So what are you shooting with now?
Pentax 645D, Canon 5DS
So what are you wanting from an A9R that an A7RIII cannot deliver?
A7RIII/A7III amazing cameras. Coming from the consumer Sony A6100, which has the nice spring/swivel doors on the I/O ports to the pro A7 cameras - I wonder why they opted for the flimsy clothing-tag style doors ? They don't appear to be durable. www.dpreview.com/forums/post/63514326
They may not appear to be durable but I have never had one fail and when I own a camera I shoot with it every day for the year or two I own it.
@@AlphaCreativeSkills Thank you. That's reassuring to hear. As an engineer myself, weather sealing could also be a factor for Sony to go with the snap-on doors on the A7.