As a hobbyists shooter you only really need 24mpx. I do miss my A7rIV as a working Pro I honestly don’t know what I may run into. So I cover my ass with the bigger Mpx and I have been burned before so I’m aware of those issues but right now until the world gets normal than I’m okay and having really good glass helps a ton. It always comes down to the glass for decades too
I ended up buying an A7c, then buying an a7r2 again then selling the A7C. Weight and size wise I didn't really notice a difference. The newer battery and animal af is nice tho.
offtraildog wrote:
I have been using my A7C for awhile. I had the A7R2/3/4 and decided I wanted to try a smaller size body with small light primes for hiking and travel. Might add the Sigma 28-70 (I pack the CV15, FE20, 35i, 65i and the 28-60 is on the camera) since the filter size of the 28-60 is ridiculously smaller and using a CPL is challenging. Often I briefly stop hiking and shoot handheld. I think the 28-60 is great for town use where I don't need a filter since the lens is pretty good even though it feels cheap in-hand and the entire package of camera and lens is discrete. I carry the primes for taking pictures during lunch time which is eitehr at the top of a peak or at a cirque lake.
I used Mark Galer's ebooks in the past and got the one for the A7C. there are fewer Custom buttons but I started to use the custom memory settings 1,2,3 and with a customized My Menu and the FN menu which is customizable for still AND movies, I never have to go into the main menu.
In order of frequency, I shoot Landscape, Close-up, Action so that is how I have Memory settings i.e. 1= Landscape, 2= CLose-up, etc.
Everytime I get tempted to rebuy a GM lens or buy an Art, I remember how light the A7C is on my pack shoulder strap w/ a Capture clip while hiking. My weekly hikes typically range from 8 to 24 miles RT (avg is 13 RT) ranging from 500 to 1,000 feet of change/mile so less weight is much more enjoyable.
The A7C low light performance is great and the shadow recovery when exposing for the sky is fantastic. The dynamic range of the sensor is impressive. These matter more to me then the EVF.
The EVF is less than ideal but I don't shoot fast action so it is a compromise I am fine with for now and I have not missed a image composition as a result. I am not taking hundred of pictures/day for a client so using the EVF is not that big an issue for me. ...Show more →
Got bored, stacked a dragon via the A7C.
Someone asked about convoluted menus. I've been with Sony since the NEX-5 (still have it, the A7Rii, the A7S,etc.) I don't find Sony menus an issue at all...and I've shot a lot of Canon and Nikon.
The A7C could use another 1 or 2 custom buttons on the top deck and a front command dial would be super nice but not that big of a deal really. Just what you get used to/muscle memory....
Ouch I grabbed my Ona Bowery bag today . Clasp was not fully engaged it hit the asphalt along with my Sony ZV 1 and my handgun Sig 938 about 3 ft and all okay. I actually packed the whole 16 ft box truck and I’m on the road to Orlando. Long day but just checked everything and I’m thrilled. Pretty darn tough
This weekend we took the campervan, a conversion the wife and I did over 2 months and 3 days- https://www.flickr.com/photos/157308015@N03/albums/72157694468292914
to the GSMNP.
We added a few miles of trail to our collection there. The hike involved 3.5 miles of beautiful woods walking then 3.5 miles of uphill road walking to Balsam Mtn. Campground.
I carried the A7C+Tam 70-300 in the sling along with the 28-60 it. When we popped out of the woods onto the road this gentleman was just up the road in a clearing.
I like the E 70-350G better but the Tam is exactly what I was looking for. Sharp enough for the what-if shots and super light. For the long walks it is ideal....if you have light.
MedicineMan404 wrote:
This weekend we took the campervan, a conversion the wife and I did over 2 months and 3 days- https://www.flickr.com/photos/157308015@N03/albums/72157694468292914
to the GSMNP.
We added a few miles of trail to our collection there. The hike involved 3.5 miles of beautiful woods walking then 3.5 miles of uphill road walking to Balsam Mtn. Campground.
I carried the A7C+Tam 70-300 in the sling along with the 28-60 it. When we popped out of the woods onto the road this gentleman was just up the road in a clearing.
I like the E 70-350G better but the Tam is exactly what I was looking for. Sharp enough for the what-if shots and super light. For the long walks it is ideal....if you have light.
so for those of you that purchased a A7C, what percentage do you use it over your other cameras? I'm asking because I'm wondering if the A7C could satisfy all of the needs of the casual shooter (portraits, landscapes, street photography).
I'm a hobbyist on a tight budget, so the A7c is my only camera (sold my A7rii to fund it).
So far, I'm very content. The EVF is good enough, the size and heft is noticeably reduced, the AF excellent. I only really miss a front control wheel and maybe one more custom button. I'm sure it'll be rectified in the a7cii...
bigbluebear wrote:
so for those of you that purchased a A7C, what percentage do you use it over your other cameras? I'm asking because I'm wondering if the A7C could satisfy all of the needs of the casual shooter (portraits, landscapes, street photography).
100% for casual/personal shooting...documenting family, photo walks, random little photography projects at home. I have my a7riv but it's only used for photography gigs these days and the a7c has better AF anyhow while being much more enjoyable to shoot with.
FWIW, a7c was my second body at a wedding I shot last month. Single card slot I know but I sold my a7riii since wedding photography is on hold for me for now aside from personal friends which this last one was. Anyway, a7c got the job done and it's a very capable little cam.
bigbluebear wrote:
so for those of you that purchased a A7C, what percentage do you use it over your other cameras? I'm asking because I'm wondering if the A7C could satisfy all of the needs of the casual shooter (portraits, landscapes, street photography).
Haven't used my A7RIII since getting the A7C and I might sell it. The EVF is good enough, and the AF is extremely good. I find it more comfortable to shoot with than t he RIII. The 3 Custom spots on the mode dial and the ability to customize AF for each has made up for fewer custom buttons for me, although 1 more would have been appreciated.
I like that I can set a button to toggle through a customized list of AF areas. I have C1 set up for kids in wide AFC with eye AF on, but a quick press of the button next to the shutter can toggle through either the smallest AF point or a medium tracking adjustable spot (or whatever else you may choose). In C2 (sports and tracking for me) I can toggle through a different set of AF areas.
The A7RIV probably has this option, but the RIII does not.
75% A7C, 25% A1.
The A7C more easily fits in my little sling bag with the FE28-60 (most of the time, every now and then the small 24mm or 40mm).
I bring out the A1 when I think I need big reach/BIF and certain wildlife venues.
The A7C does the hikes, the landscapes, etc.
In my sling the A7C has the Tam FE 70-300 on the majority of time but I found no problem with the 100400. YMMV of course. I've not tried the 200600G on the A7C yet and probably won't.
I'm still gravitating toward the wife's E 70-350G when she's not using it.
