Find a used Sony A7 at MPB and support the channel by using the links below: MPB US, prf.hn/l/3PXOE9V MPB UK, prf.hn/l/55azQLx MPB EU, prf.hn/l/JpxqZEe
There's one problem that I have with all your videos. It's that you are a great photographer, and I truly believe that you can make any camera look great. Even if you had an old disposable film camera, you would be able to convince me that I should go out and get one. Your photos look like what I always wish I took. But I truly appreciate your work and videos. You show that it's not the camera, so much as it is the photographer, just as a great author doesn't write a better novel, just because they use a "better" typewriter.
I still use my A7 A LOT! Between it's size, electronic viewfinder and build quality... It's a winner for me. Going on 3 years now using it, and loving it more than ever.
Fabulous camera. Focus peaking is great for older manual lenses. Exposure comp is handily placed. Main menu items are accessed via Fn button. Once you set it up, you just change aperture, speed and ISO easily. I use vintage Pentax, Olympus Zuiko and other lenses on my A7. Great carry camera as it is small.
I just purchased this baby and can’t wait to get my hands on it! I currently have the Sony a6500 and it is a beast! I’m pretty sure I will be more than happy with this.
Great video! I still shoot with mine professionally! This camera is more than powerful enough to achieve any kind of creative ideas that you may have for both photo and video. After all, it's what's behind the camera that matters most! Cheers!!!
I am on my second A7 body and STILL loving it. Still shoots amazing Stills and I still think it's 1080P video is very good. I've since grabbed a 4K camera as well but still shoot video with the A7 fairly often. Still own 0 FE lens too, mostly Sigma Art Lens E mounts and a PILE of old Minolta Maxxum 35mm AF lens from the 1990's aka Sony A mount which are pretty inexpensive. The LA-EA4 adapter is a bit pricey but I think it was well worth its price.
@@gicechicken7062 well you don't need it but it certainly doesn't hurt to be less limited by the camera when taking your first steps. I learned to shot on ASPC for 12 years and when I switched to FF I just more often got the images I wanted as I wanted them and can get away with faster shutter speeds and higher ISOs, making it easier to get the shots I want with less shooting when dealing with moving subjects and the like. Sensor Area is not to be underestimated
@@Buzza235 how large you can print is still primarily determined by the resolution, but it certainly does help a larger print look better when you can get a better image quality under the same circumstances compared to a smaller sensor.
I bought this camera after watching your video and i have had many beautiful memories catched already. A huge compliment to your video making skills. Your videos (and pictures) have a vibe to it that makes them so pleasing to watch. Amazing!
This video inspired me to look the Alpha line, former Canon shooter. I was going to buy an A7, for about $1,000, but found an A7II for $940 with 1,500 clicks. The in body stabilization make me think I chose wisely using vintage lenses. Thanks again for the video.
Well, that was a surprise. Sitting around and watching random clips on youtube and suddenly seeing pictures from you hometown swish by. Made me watch more. Liked what I saw. Keep up the good work. Och höll mig till engelska så att inte nån stackare blir förvirrad ;)
Mere hours after the announcement of the GH7 and here i am to say that even after 7 years, this video looks more pleasing than anything ive seen from those reviewers that are showing off the GH7
EDIT to my hate post about cheap gear. I searched for 2 weeks. constantly about 10 minutes every night and found a refurbished Sony a7 with 4 original batteries and only 1000 shutter counts from Switzerland now in Germany for just 499€ now I will put a used voigtländer m to sony adapter on it and the 35mm f1.4 sc... nice setup for under 950€
I bought this camera in Malaysia for equivalent of 800 USD. best deal ever. awesome camera for studio works and landscape and basically anything stationary or slow moving.
Thank you, Matthias. I bought the Sony a7 on Amazon daily deal a year ago. Your video is very helpful. And the music is just lovely. I'll check out some more of your videos on the a7 as I need to learn about the finer points of focus, f-stops, etc.
I got my A7 last Christmas, and I traveled with it all the time since then. Although I would like to have IBIS body later, still A7 is definitely a good choice at its price.
Yeah, I'd forgotten how much I liked the lenses I used when I had a Minolta XD-11. They were light and very sharp. I sometimes wish I'd kept that camera. It was the best thing since the Pentax Spotmatic I had before it.
Same here. It’s a great combo. I used it almost exclusively on a music documentary i shot last year. It’s so sharp at f4. lot of the old Minolta lens are just so full of character compared to the stuff of today. Another good combo is the 28mm f2.8 Minolta Celtic. It’s awesome for landscape
This is my first time viewing your work and I haven't seen your channel yet. I must say your videos and photography is awesome and the way you made video is very artistic. It's soothing, calming. Background music, your voice and your dog all contribute to it. Gonna follow your work for sure. Keep it up man.
You just sold me on this one..: been going over all the models and though some spec higher in areas this thing will do what most folks need and more.. great review
Thanks for your awesome video. I just bought this Sony A7 today for a incredibly low price and with in store warrenty. Last SLR was film in 1985. Buying a lens adapter to use my 4 analogue 35 mm lens. Went Pro for a great deal price.
January 2020 I bought the Sony kit 28-70 lens used for only 1 day, and for only $175 no tax and I love it also because it takes very good quality photos and has built in stabilization OSS which really helps because the Sony A7 doesn't have any built in stabilization. Yet I only paid $540 open box return with full warranty for it so it was my no-brainer to switch from a Sony DSC-HX9V super zoom to buying the Sony A7 for $540 dirt cheap for a quality full frame mirrorless. So I just buy used Sony stabilized lenses as I already had my 5 antique manual lens that I bought new in 1981 for my film SLR Contax 139 Quartz they would be $3,000 nowadays.
I just bought a brand new a7 + 35MM 2.8 package for €900. Sold the lens for €600 so the camera only cost €300 overall. I bought it from a proper store and it comes with Sony warranty but I believe it's a grey market product. I love this camera and how cheap it is. I am able to just carry it with all the time and not worry about breaking it unlike my a7RIIs
i've read a lot of people complaining of auto focus on this camera - have you had any issues? e.g. people are having trouble taking shots of their children moving moving around
Hey Matias . What's better? A7 with 1.9 auto revuenon Japan with M42 adapter I think and plus neike bateryy grip for 650€(maybe 600 if the seller wants to) or a6000 with 16-55 kit lens for 400€ (and then maybe I'll buy 1.8 lens) I'm interested in night photography , landscape, street and portrait. So what's better ? And are the deals good BCS a6000 with kit lens is 550€ new ....btw my budget is Around 500€ and maybe 600€. I can't found lot of used things sooo yeahh.(and maybe u can offer something new for around 500€ for Nightscapes landscape portrait and street. It would mean a lot if u answer my questions .Tnx ❤️
Wow, that video made me subscribe! Thank you so much for your beautiful work Matthis :) the last song and the quality pictures of that medium format lens gave me chills!
Mainly RAW. But half of the time I'm shooting RAW + JPEG for quicker turnaround. I would love to have better picture profiles (or creative styles as they are known in the menu), to have better jpeg's. Editable 'creative styles' would be nice as well. Furthermore, you can match the camera's picture-profiles in Lightroom to the RAW. If they were better I wouldn't have to change so much in post. Love the quality of this camera, but I'm not very fond of Sony's colour science. Does this answer your question, Mattias? I'm sorry if my point didn't come across very well. English is not my native tongue. Also, could I bother you for some advice. Do you think a Fuji would suit my needs better. Do you think I should consider the A7 II or A7 R II or III. The picture profiles are editable .Unless I'm mistaken. I haven't used a Fuji or different Sony camera.
I don't know. I guess Fujis profiles are nicer but I have stopped using them. I make my own in Lightroom. I have set a custom white balance tint in my A7 which gives me nice images straight from the camera. But I still do some adjustments.
Still rocking my sony A7.... nothing has come to replace my beloved stills camera. It is starting to have some weird problems but still works. What a beast!
the photos from this camera almost look like they were shot on 35mm film i think its because at higher iso it still has a very regular grain pattern giving it a clean look
I got mine used (6600 exposures, iirc) for 4000sek/440usd from a store, including a battery and 30 days warranty. Pretty sweet deal; it's not the latest and greatest, but I love this thing. Being able to use and afford old manual lenses on this is the killer feature, and I love that it's quite good in low light. I hate the menus and I wish it had a joystick, but I can deal with those problems. My vintage lens collection is growing: Tokina 135/2.8 and 28/2.8, Pentax M 50/2, Canon FD 50/1.4, and a Canon 50/3.5 macro is in the mail. I still want a fast 85mm, and perhaps a 35mm
was ther any editing done on the photos? I noticed some pictures had a white outline ( 1:57 ) around the subject, which is a result of oversharpening a JPEG (from what ive seen).
There are no jpegs or sharpening added in this video. Everything is raw. What you are seeing is the horrible chromatic aberration from the native Sony/Zeiss lenses.Look at 1:17 and you see it again but in color.
Hi, I'm thinking to buy a Sony A7II (switching form Pentax K50), but I have read a lot of negative opinions about AF and Video quality.. Is in your opinion the A7ii comparable to the a6000 in video mode? Or it is really so bad?
Been following you for awhile now, ever since those windows phone videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I've learned a lot from your channel. 👍👍🙏
Hi Mattias, is the iso performance better than the fujifilm xt2? JPEG from xt2 above 1600 ISO is ugly (especially for skin). Then, what is the best affordable manual lens (23mm full frame -> don't need adapter) for A7? Thanks
Way to go man! Somebody who is not obsessed with new cameras and lenses and all this hype that is going on. Really refreshing to stumble on your channel. Can you please tell me what is that app that you used for prefocus?
After months of patience, I finally found one on eBay for $400 even with batteries and charger! It was newly listed and had several people already viewing it. I've been looking to replace my a6000 for a while now for a full-frame Sony. I shoot almost exclusively manual with Nikon lenses (w/ Vizelex ND Throttle adapter) because of D700.
Sony a7 is the cheapest and the most underpowered camera of the nine Sony full frame e-mount a7 series cameras (I include the a9). I have the Sony a7. I bought the camera body new in 2015 for 950€ and it was a bargain. The next cheaper full frame digital camera was the Canon 6D at around 1400$. Until 2010 I was using typical zoom compact cameras and I didn't know the difference or the importance of lenses. In 2011 I bought at half price for 250€ the Sony NEX 3 new. Immediately I was amazed by its possibilities and the importance of lenses. I started watching TH-cam tutorial videos and began to know the basics of photography. Gradually I understood that most of the best affordable lenses in the market are full frame. Of course there are great APS-C lenses like the Sigma 16-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art or excellent medium format Hasselblad lenses but for most serious photographers the only choice is the full frame lenses. Additionally I like manual focus with adapters and nearly all legacy lenses from the film era are full frame. eBay is full of cheap but really good Minolta autofocus a-mount lenses. I have bought the LA-EA4 adapter for 200€ new and I use many old Minolta autofocus a-mount lenses. The autofocus with the LA-EA4 adapter isn't very fast but I am not a sport or wild life photographer. Sony a7 has permitted me to use many professional lenses without spending a lot of money. I have bought some Canon FD lenses too. Sony a7 can be found new in 2018 for 700€ and that is fantastic. The APS-C Sony a6000which is just one year younger is still sold by many shops for 450€.
I noticed that you used a Kipon focal reducer for medium format lenses on the A7... I am waiting for delivery of a Kipon M-42 to e-mount focal reduced to use with my vintage glass on my Sony A6500...
Most important combination of things, which other cameras dont have, are: - FULL FRAME - EVF - AF Points everywhere - Focus peaking and easy adapting manual lenses And, wait for it: - TILT ADAPTER! God this is something amazing for portraits.
I'm thinking (fuertemente) on jumping to FF, I have a6000 . I would like the a7II but I only have vintage lenses as you can se on my profile picture and the rokkor line kind of the full line ( 28 mm, 35mm, 50 mm the 1.4 and 1.2, 85mm and 135 mm) but not budget to buy right now any Af lens, So my question is, would you go for it on my place? The quality of those lenses would be ok for such a modern sensor? Many thanks and great videos...
I just purchased Sony A7 a few weeks ago and I'm loving it! I've used it with two Canon FD lenses, it feels like using manual lenses makes me more concentrated when taking my pictures. Do you have any vintage telephoto lenses to recommend?
Lita på söljaren. Kolla så de har varit medlemmar ett tag och har haft lite annonser ute förut om du inte ska hämta den personligen.Annars är det bara att se så den fungerar. Har den garanti kvar är ju allt lugnt.De flesta är rädda om sina grejer.
Great video &Review . Got mines recently on a discounted deal which includes the 50mm FE lens. Currently thinking what lenses to get for this thing but the stock kit lens should be enough for now. Shoots great!
Hi, any idea where I can find this adapter? Been looking everywhere for it
7 ปีที่แล้ว
Tack för tydliga och bra filmer! Du, jag vill be om ett råd jag är osäker på. Jag har en arsenal med minolta MD-objektiv, mellanringar, filter osv som jag skulle vilja använda när jag filmar. På sikt, tycker du att jag ska satsa på en Sony fullformatare eller typ en panasonic gh4 med en speedbooster? Kan man köra MD-objektiv med en dum adapter utan optik till en A7? Eller är det ändå optik för att justera skärpan? /Ludvig
Magister Slöjd de funkar med dum adapter. Funkar riktigt bra dessutom. Ingen optik behövs i adaptern för varken Sony, Fuji eller Panasonic.
7 ปีที่แล้ว
Mattias Burling Tack! Beskär den formatet något med en fullformatare eller får jag samma objektivlängd i praktiken? Med 4/3 kameror upplever jag att jag tappar mycket ljus och croppen blir besvärlig vis filmning. Om du får feeling får du gärna göra en film om att göra video med md på micro 4/3 med och utan speed booster.
Magister Slöjd den täcker fullformat precis som den gör på film. Aöla 35mm film gluggar som någonsin gjorts funkar på A7. Jag har gjort videos att filma med en BMPCC. Den är m4/3 men har ännu värre crop.
I bought my a7 on b&h after seeing Matias videos. Still waiting for my cousin back from US with it on nexts days. (In my country the 2nd hand has the US price for the new, and the new cost about 2x the US price.. I hate it) Meanwhile I keep watching Matias videos hehe. But was some kind frustrating reading some comments about the cheap price you can get for it instead of $1098 I paid for the body + kit lens 28-70... Anyway, some dollars more or less I am sure I got a great camera for still photography. For video I think gonna be hard to beat my bmpcc... Let's see
I have almost every pentax lens made, from screw mount, K, M, A and FA. My question. should I get the Pentax KP or Sony A7. I prefer the compatibility with Pentax bodies but you have used both and I have used neither. It would be great to hear you opinion before I decide. Granted they are two different animals and maybe I should get both! Thanks.
I have been trying to get the camera and can only find the body nearby. You mentioned in this video I can find cheap lenses. Can you inform me on where I can find these lenses?
Find a used Sony A7 at MPB and support the channel by using the links below:
MPB US, prf.hn/l/3PXOE9V
MPB UK, prf.hn/l/55azQLx
MPB EU, prf.hn/l/JpxqZEe
Got one from MPB for $350! They aren’t normally in stock, but they do pop up time to time 😊
You always inspire me to keep shooting and worry less about gear. That's what photography is all about. Many youtubers don't get that.
I really like your videos. They seem to calm me down and inspire me to get out and just shoot and enjoy photography. You should upload more often.
ik your comment is old but i 100% AGREE i was about to comment the same thing.
A lot of people ask about the $500 price tag. Don't worry, this is an old video. Today they are $350 used in stores with warranty.
🤔........$500....which store
@@DRACOFURY Its $350 these days, this is an old video.
Mattias Burling cant seem to find them for that low
Maybe I should move to Europe. Cheapest I can find here in America is $530.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter where are you looking bc in the US the cheapest you can find them is like 500
"Warning, this video contains opinions" 😂😂😂
The grandness of your advertising voice-the music-the photos!! They all keep me coming back to watch this!! I love it
Ray P cool :)
The music you chose for this video... it’s perfect for it! I was so relaxed 😳🙌🏽
There's one problem that I have with all your videos. It's that you are a great photographer, and I truly believe that you can make any camera look great. Even if you had an old disposable film camera, you would be able to convince me that I should go out and get one. Your photos look like what I always wish I took. But I truly appreciate your work and videos. You show that it's not the camera, so much as it is the photographer, just as a great author doesn't write a better novel, just because they use a "better" typewriter.
This video becomes my comfort spot after following you for years. Come back here from time to time and still get that effect 😊
I still use my A7 A LOT! Between it's size, electronic viewfinder and build quality... It's a winner for me. Going on 3 years now using it, and loving it more than ever.
Mr.BigKid Its serious bang for the buck. Saw one go for $400.. crazy.
Is the case is made of metal?
Hi, im wondering how it works whit the metabones mkv and 24-70 2.8 canon lens? Do you get eye autofocus? Decent speed?
Fabulous camera. Focus peaking is great for older manual lenses. Exposure comp is handily placed. Main menu items are accessed via Fn button. Once you set it up, you just change aperture, speed and ISO easily. I use vintage Pentax, Olympus Zuiko and other lenses on my A7. Great carry camera as it is small.
I just purchased this baby and can’t wait to get my hands on it! I currently have the Sony a6500 and it is a beast! I’m pretty sure I will be more than happy with this.
Great video! I still shoot with mine professionally! This camera is more than powerful enough to achieve any kind of creative ideas that you may have for both photo and video. After all, it's what's behind the camera that matters most! Cheers!!!
Tyler Lyssy
Creative squad where you at? 🙌🏽
I am on my second A7 body and STILL loving it. Still shoots amazing Stills and I still think it's 1080P video is very good. I've since grabbed a 4K camera as well but still shoot video with the A7 fairly often. Still own 0 FE lens too, mostly Sigma Art Lens E mounts and a PILE of old Minolta Maxxum 35mm AF lens from the 1990's aka Sony A mount which are pretty inexpensive. The LA-EA4 adapter is a bit pricey but I think it was well worth its price.
Nice video man... was thinking of purchasing the A7ii but not keen on the expense as I'm new to the camera world. I think the A7 is a clear choice 🙏🏻
You dont need a fullframe camera to start photography
@@gicechicken7062 well you don't need it but it certainly doesn't hurt to be less limited by the camera when taking your first steps.
I learned to shot on ASPC for 12 years and when I switched to FF I just more often got the images I wanted as I wanted them and can get away with faster shutter speeds and higher ISOs, making it easier to get the shots I want with less shooting when dealing with moving subjects and the like.
Sensor Area is not to be underestimated
It helps to have a FF when it comes to bigger prints doesn't it?
@@Buzza235 how large you can print is still primarily determined by the resolution, but it certainly does help a larger print look better when you can get a better image quality under the same circumstances compared to a smaller sensor.
@@39mdg92 absolutely
the music is fantastic. Yet another great review ^^
By far my favorite part of this video was the dog. Dogs are always the first test subjects for new lenses lol.
I bought this camera after watching your video and i have had many beautiful memories catched already. A huge compliment to your video making skills. Your videos (and pictures) have a vibe to it that makes them so pleasing to watch. Amazing!
50 mm MD rokkor I have two. I love them so much. bother are different but amazing.
I did bought Sony A7 used below 500$ and it’s great I shoot manual for me all this autofocus not important I don’t care
Did you buy it online or shop?
Xin Zhang you can buy the body off MPB for like £450ish. It’s good because they are a legit company and you can trust them
Wow where did you get it...I can't find anything under 800 online.
@@DamarisEveryDay I see them regularly for $350 in stores with warranty these days.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter cool I'll just keep shopping around until I find a good price..great video thank you for Posting.
This video inspired me to look the Alpha line, former Canon shooter. I was going to buy an A7, for about $1,000, but found an A7II for $940 with 1,500 clicks. The in body stabilization make me think I chose wisely using vintage lenses. Thanks again for the video.
The production value of your videos is insane. Please keep up the good work!
Well, that was a surprise. Sitting around and watching random clips on youtube and suddenly seeing pictures from you hometown swish by. Made me watch more. Liked what I saw. Keep up the good work.
Och höll mig till engelska så att inte nån stackare blir förvirrad ;)
This is like planet earth of reviews...BRAVO
Mere hours after the announcement of the GH7 and here i am to say that even after 7 years, this video looks more pleasing than anything ive seen from those reviewers that are showing off the GH7
i love that warning in the begining of video :3 "this video contains opinion"
I wish they would bring back the metal dials!
Mad English TV Yup, that's why I stick to first gen.
Wow. It don’t matter what camera Matthias uses- his pictures are just amazing.
Just ordered mine now. Arrives in 3 days and I hope it’s worth it when filmmaking.
Thank you so much man..I finally made up my mind after watching this video.. Using A7 now for two weeks..never regret getting it :)
EDIT to my hate post about cheap gear. I searched for 2 weeks. constantly about 10 minutes every night and found a refurbished Sony a7 with 4 original batteries and only 1000 shutter counts from Switzerland now in Germany for just 499€
now I will put a used voigtländer m to sony adapter on it and the 35mm f1.4 sc... nice setup for under 950€
I bought this camera in Malaysia for equivalent of 800 USD.
best deal ever. awesome camera for studio works and landscape and basically anything stationary or slow moving.
I have to admit, your voice really soothing for this kind of video. Keep it up
Thank you, Matthias. I bought the Sony a7 on Amazon daily deal a year ago. Your video is very helpful. And the music is just lovely. I'll check out some more of your videos on the a7 as I need to learn about the finer points of focus, f-stops, etc.
Thanks for this! I love your videos man! Keep up the great work. My wife and I enjoyed the pics, especially of your dog with snow on his face.
Question- I found an A7 for a pretty good deal. Would it be good enough for a wedding shoot? I'm thinking about getting the Sony 85 1.8 for it.
Whaaaat. I had no idea there was a medium format focal reducer available!
I got my A7 last Christmas, and I traveled with it all the time since then. Although I would like to have IBIS body later, still A7 is definitely a good choice at its price.
The ibis in my A7ii and A7sii was nice but Im not sure its worth the extra cash. But I guess it depends on how one likes to shoot.
Yes, very true.
But the difference isn't just ibis right, better af too?
I love my Sony A7.
You’re videos are always amazing. Keep up the great work mate.
I use that Minolta 50mm 1.7 on my Sony a5100! Small world.
Yeah, I'd forgotten how much I liked the lenses I used when I had a Minolta XD-11. They were light and very sharp.
I sometimes wish I'd kept that camera. It was the best thing since the Pentax Spotmatic I had before it.
Same here. It’s a great combo. I used it almost exclusively on a music documentary i shot last year. It’s so sharp at f4. lot of the old Minolta lens are just so full of character compared to the stuff of today. Another good combo is the 28mm f2.8 Minolta Celtic. It’s awesome for landscape
This is my first time viewing your work and I haven't seen your channel yet. I must say your videos and photography is awesome and the way you made video is very artistic. It's soothing, calming. Background music, your voice and your dog all contribute to it. Gonna follow your work for sure. Keep it up man.
You just sold me on this one..: been going over all the models and though some spec higher in areas this thing will do what most folks need and more.. great review
The soundstracks, your warm voice and a pretty damn good camera. Reviews never give me chills until now.. Awesome vid! Grattis 👌
You have a magical voice
What's the name of the focal length app you use?
It is an andriod app available from Google Apps. It is HyperFocal Pro. It's free. and no ads.
Thanks for your awesome video. I just bought this Sony A7 today for a incredibly low price and with in store warrenty. Last SLR was film in 1985. Buying a lens adapter to use my 4 analogue 35 mm lens. Went Pro for a great deal price.
January 2020 I bought the Sony kit 28-70 lens used for only 1 day, and for only $175 no tax and I love it also because it takes very good quality photos and has built in stabilization OSS which really helps because the Sony A7 doesn't have any built in stabilization. Yet I only paid $540 open box return with full warranty for it so it was my no-brainer to switch from a Sony DSC-HX9V super zoom to buying the Sony A7 for $540 dirt cheap for a quality full frame mirrorless. So I just buy used Sony stabilized lenses as I already had my 5 antique manual lens that I bought new in 1981 for my film SLR Contax 139 Quartz they would be $3,000 nowadays.
Another great camera review. Thanks. You've got me seriously thinking about the A7.
I just bought a brand new a7 + 35MM 2.8 package for €900. Sold the lens for €600 so the camera only cost €300 overall. I bought it from a proper store and it comes with Sony warranty but I believe it's a grey market product. I love this camera and how cheap it is. I am able to just carry it with all the time and not worry about breaking it unlike my a7RIIs
where? Send me a link bro, I am interested!
Henry Chopra lucky you... just made me feel bad for paying $1100 for the body+kit lens ... On b&h ...
"Until next time, good bye!"
Speed boosters are actually the greatest photography invention since autofocus
I still use mine with the sony 28 f2 as a wide camera for weddings and such :) Underrated camera, the EVF is delicious!
your videos are always pleasant to watch! great combination between music and narration! Thanks!
Thanks for this video, it's made me appreciate my a7 more.
i've read a lot of people complaining of auto focus on this camera - have you had any issues? e.g. people are having trouble taking shots of their children moving moving around
Hey Matias . What's better? A7 with 1.9 auto revuenon Japan with M42 adapter I think and plus neike bateryy grip for 650€(maybe 600 if the seller wants to) or a6000 with 16-55 kit lens for 400€ (and then maybe I'll buy 1.8 lens) I'm interested in night photography , landscape, street and portrait. So what's better ? And are the deals good BCS a6000 with kit lens is 550€ new ....btw my budget is Around 500€ and maybe 600€. I can't found lot of used things sooo yeahh.(and maybe u can offer something new for around 500€ for Nightscapes landscape portrait and street. It would mean a lot if u answer my questions .Tnx ❤️
Wow, that video made me subscribe!
Thank you so much for your beautiful work Matthis :)
the last song and the quality pictures of that medium format lens gave me chills!
Mattias, another beautiful and serene video. Love your work.
Aaaaaand that really is a great shot at 05:06 - my compliments!
I still use mine. Very happy with it. The only thing that bugs me is the color profiles. For this reason alone, I've been thinking about updating.
three company You mean for video?
For pictures, I don't like the videoquality. I can't change the premade pictureprofiles in any way.
three company I don't think I understand. Do you shoot raw or jpeg?
Mainly RAW. But half of the time I'm shooting RAW + JPEG for quicker turnaround. I would love to have better picture profiles (or creative styles as they are known in the menu), to have better jpeg's. Editable 'creative styles' would be nice as well. Furthermore, you can match the camera's picture-profiles in Lightroom to the RAW. If they were better I wouldn't have to change so much in post. Love the quality of this camera, but I'm not very fond of Sony's colour science. Does this answer your question, Mattias? I'm sorry if my point didn't come across very well. English is not my native tongue. Also, could I bother you for some advice. Do you think a Fuji would suit my needs better. Do you think I should consider the A7 II or A7 R II or III. The picture profiles are editable .Unless I'm mistaken. I haven't used a Fuji or different Sony camera.
I don't know. I guess Fujis profiles are nicer but I have stopped using them. I make my own in Lightroom.
I have set a custom white balance tint in my A7 which gives me nice images straight from the camera. But I still do some adjustments.
Still rocking my a7... had thoughts about buying new camera but always came to my senses about not to. Probably gonna go with A7 iii next.
Still rocking my sony A7.... nothing has come to replace my beloved stills camera. It is starting to have some weird problems but still works. What a beast!
the photos from this camera almost look like they were shot on 35mm film i think its because at higher iso it still has a very regular grain pattern giving it a clean look
Vintage lens, dude.
I got mine used (6600 exposures, iirc) for 4000sek/440usd from a store, including a battery and 30 days warranty. Pretty sweet deal; it's not the latest and greatest, but I love this thing. Being able to use and afford old manual lenses on this is the killer feature, and I love that it's quite good in low light. I hate the menus and I wish it had a joystick, but I can deal with those problems.
My vintage lens collection is growing: Tokina 135/2.8 and 28/2.8, Pentax M 50/2, Canon FD 50/1.4, and a Canon 50/3.5 macro is in the mail. I still want a fast 85mm, and perhaps a 35mm
A lot of camera/$.
your back!!! thank you. I've been trying to hold the fort. but your videos are the best.
+Sugarless lol, I think your videos are better. More content :)
Great video, and your work is absolutely stunning! And your dog is awesome!
I love your videos dude, the background music and the video quality are really stunning (: cheers from UK
I think you’ve just sold it to me! I didn’t know it had that feature with pre-focusing!! Perfect for street. Wish my A9 did that!
was ther any editing done on the photos? I noticed some pictures had a white outline ( 1:57 ) around the subject, which is a result of oversharpening a JPEG (from what ive seen).
There are no jpegs or sharpening added in this video. Everything is raw.
What you are seeing is the horrible chromatic aberration from the native Sony/Zeiss lenses.Look at 1:17 and you see it again but in color.
Hi, I'm thinking to buy a Sony A7II (switching form Pentax K50), but I have read a lot of negative opinions about AF and Video quality..
Is in your opinion the A7ii comparable to the a6000 in video mode? Or it is really so bad?
Got mine in 2020 and it's still a bummer for stills and with vintage lenses. Love my Olympus OM lenses.
Why a bummer? Didn’t like it?
It is really cool and everything I need
@@photohiker81 awesome, how much did you pay for it?
I think I payed about 300€ with 4 batteries
Been following you for awhile now, ever since those windows phone videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I've learned a lot from your channel. 👍👍🙏
Hi Mattias, is the iso performance better than the fujifilm xt2? JPEG from xt2 above 1600 ISO is ugly (especially for skin). Then, what is the best affordable manual lens (23mm full frame -> don't need adapter) for A7? Thanks
Way to go man! Somebody who is not obsessed with new cameras and lenses and all this hype that is going on. Really refreshing to stumble on your channel. Can you please tell me what is that app that you used for prefocus?
Hello and welcome to my channel :)
The app is called Hyperfocal Pro.
@@gearreallydoesntmatter Must be Android as not available for iPhone :-(
After months of patience, I finally found one on eBay for $400 even with batteries and charger! It was newly listed and had several people already viewing it.
I've been looking to replace my a6000 for a while now for a full-frame Sony. I shoot almost exclusively manual with Nikon lenses (w/ Vizelex ND Throttle adapter) because of D700.
Sony a7 is the cheapest and the most underpowered camera of the nine Sony full frame e-mount a7 series cameras (I include the a9). I have the Sony a7. I bought the camera body new in 2015 for 950€ and it was a bargain. The next cheaper full frame digital camera was the Canon 6D at around 1400$. Until 2010 I was using typical zoom compact cameras and I didn't know the difference or the importance of lenses.
In 2011 I bought at half price for 250€ the Sony NEX 3 new. Immediately I was amazed by its possibilities and the importance of lenses. I started watching TH-cam tutorial videos and began to know the basics of photography. Gradually I understood that most of the best affordable lenses in the market are full frame. Of course there are great APS-C lenses like the Sigma 16-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art or excellent medium format Hasselblad lenses but for most serious photographers the only choice is the full frame lenses. Additionally I like manual focus with adapters and nearly all legacy lenses from the film era are full frame. eBay is full of cheap but really good Minolta autofocus a-mount lenses. I have bought the LA-EA4 adapter for 200€ new and I use many old Minolta autofocus a-mount lenses. The autofocus with the LA-EA4 adapter isn't very fast but I am not a sport or wild life photographer.
Sony a7 has permitted me to use many professional lenses without spending a lot of money. I have bought some Canon FD lenses too.
Sony a7 can be found new in 2018 for 700€ and that is fantastic. The APS-C Sony a6000which is just one year younger is still sold by many shops for 450€.
Ni!
What’ a the app you are using for hyperfocal shots? Thanks.
these photos with the medium fotmat speedbooster are soo dope
A rare and useful video on youtube. Nice.
I bought this camera after watching your video. Thank you! I love it!!!
I noticed that you used a Kipon focal reducer for medium format lenses on the A7... I am waiting for delivery of a Kipon M-42 to e-mount focal reduced to use with my vintage glass on my Sony A6500...
Yup, I have separate reviews of it for Sony and Canon as well one for Fuji. It's good stuff :)
Back for my yearly pilgrimage of watching your a7 videos
Most important combination of things, which other cameras dont have, are:
- FULL FRAME
- EVF
- AF Points everywhere
- Focus peaking and easy adapting manual lenses
And, wait for it:
- TILT ADAPTER! God this is something amazing for portraits.
I'm thinking (fuertemente) on jumping to FF, I have a6000 . I would like the a7II but I only have vintage lenses as you can se on my profile picture and the rokkor line kind of the full line ( 28 mm, 35mm, 50 mm the 1.4 and 1.2, 85mm and 135 mm) but not budget to buy right now any Af lens, So my question is, would you go for it on my place? The quality of those lenses would be ok for such a modern sensor? Many thanks and great videos...
I just purchased Sony A7 a few weeks ago and I'm loving it! I've used it with two Canon FD lenses, it feels like using manual lenses makes me more concentrated when taking my pictures.
Do you have any vintage telephoto lenses to recommend?
I bought one of these cameras a month ago for 800 bucks and I love it. It was worth every penny, in my opinion.
Yes, its a great bang/buck camera these days.
How's it performing so far ?
Grym video. Vet du var man kan få tag på en begagnad utanför blocket?
fotosidan.se är bästa ställlet imo.
Tack för snabba svaret. Är det något viktigt man måste tänkta på när man köper en begagnad kamera?
Lita på söljaren. Kolla så de har varit medlemmar ett tag och har haft lite annonser ute förut om du inte ska hämta den personligen.Annars är det bara att se så den fungerar. Har den garanti kvar är ju allt lugnt.De flesta är rädda om sina grejer.
Great video &Review . Got mines recently on a discounted deal which includes the 50mm FE lens. Currently thinking what lenses to get for this thing but the stock kit lens should be enough for now. Shoots great!
Beautifully done video. I feel the love you have for the art
Hi ! What lens did you use to take those beautiful pictures ? I want to buy the camera but don't know which lens ! Thank you
Hi, any idea where I can find this adapter? Been looking everywhere for it
Tack för tydliga och bra filmer!
Du, jag vill be om ett råd jag är osäker på. Jag har en arsenal med minolta MD-objektiv, mellanringar, filter osv som jag skulle vilja använda när jag filmar. På sikt, tycker du att jag ska satsa på en Sony fullformatare eller typ en panasonic gh4 med en speedbooster?
Kan man köra MD-objektiv med en dum adapter utan optik till en A7? Eller är det ändå optik för att justera skärpan?
/Ludvig
Magister Slöjd de funkar med dum adapter. Funkar riktigt bra dessutom. Ingen optik behövs i adaptern för varken Sony, Fuji eller Panasonic.
Mattias Burling Tack! Beskär den formatet något med en fullformatare eller får jag samma objektivlängd i praktiken? Med 4/3 kameror upplever jag att jag tappar mycket ljus och croppen blir besvärlig vis filmning. Om du får feeling får du gärna göra en film om att göra video med md på micro 4/3 med och utan speed booster.
Magister Slöjd den täcker fullformat precis som den gör på film. Aöla 35mm film gluggar som någonsin gjorts funkar på A7.
Jag har gjort videos att filma med en BMPCC. Den är m4/3 men har ännu värre crop.
Mattias Burling Tusen tack!
wow, thanks for sharing info about medium format glass with this camera :)
I bought my a7 on b&h after seeing Matias videos. Still waiting for my cousin back from US with it on nexts days. (In my country the 2nd hand has the US price for the new, and the new cost about 2x the US price.. I hate it) Meanwhile I keep watching Matias videos hehe. But was some kind frustrating reading some comments about the cheap price you can get for it instead of $1098 I paid for the body + kit lens 28-70... Anyway, some dollars more or less I am sure I got a great camera for still photography. For video I think gonna be hard to beat my bmpcc... Let's see
Roberto Herrera Peres do you have a youtube channel? I want to check the video coming out of black Magic
May I ask: what this app you're using for hyperfocal distance calculation?
Hyperfocal Pro
Thank you for the video. My question is which to choose? A6500 or A7?
I have almost every pentax lens made, from screw mount, K, M, A and FA. My question. should I get the Pentax KP or Sony A7. I prefer the compatibility with Pentax bodies but you have used both and I have used neither. It would be great to hear you opinion before I decide. Granted they are two different animals and maybe I should get both! Thanks.
I think the KP is much more fun.
Lenses for the Sony system are just so expensive though. The 55mm f/1.8 ZA is almost 1000 $. This is crazy compared to the Canon 50mm f/1.8.
Matt, how do you reckon A7 with D750 or 5D Mark III? Which one is better for a night-city photography and some occasional night video session?
All three are definitely good enough for all that.
Amazing and interesting video! Great pictures and entertaining. Keep up the great work!
I have been trying to get the camera and can only find the body nearby. You mentioned in this video I can find cheap lenses. Can you inform me on where I can find these lenses?
I love your five reasons videos. Your photography is really good by the way. I enjoy following you on Instagram.
Makes me glad to hear.
Would you recommend a used A7 or an a6100/ a6100? I do mostly stills, with some video
Evan Nakagawa which one did you get?
About the 5:05 mark, what is the name of the song and artist?