Just got the camera today as a 2nd to my A1 (decided to fully make the switch from Nikon to Canon). I had an A9II but that was too much camera for a 2nd body and really not different enough from the A1 that I would use it unless the A1 was out of commision. The A7C fits a different use case being smaller etc (essentialy the same size as my Pany Gx9).
Camera and a Sony 20mm f1.8 came and my dog River is always my model (although she hates it . Animal eye AF was fast and accurate (lens is incredible in my limited shots so far) so I'm very happy. I'l probably pick up a couple of small primes to pair with it and I'll be good.
check out the Sigma i Series .. I have built two sets of primes. On the long end, I use the Batis 135. Everything is light and really good handling and rendering. Prefer over the smaller Sony G 24/40 & 50
Here's the A7c+Tam70-300. My walkaround lens with the 28-60 kit in the pocket, unless the A7c is wearing the Tam28-200. A joyful kit for old bones and joints.
I agree with some others on here that the RX1 is preferable as an all purpose always on my person camera. I wear it on my belt around town or on my pack strap when hiking with a capture clip. At 435 grams there just isn’t anything in the same league.
I love that it focuses so closely. I use it a lot for pseudo macro. The built in flash works pretty well for fill. If I’m using the EVF, it’s usually tilted up which is very comfortable. I wouldn’t change a thing.
I agree with some others on here that the RX1 is preferable as an all purpose always on my person camera. I wear it on my belt around town or on my pack strap when hiking with a capture clip. At 435 grams there just isn’t anything in the same league.
I love that it focuses so closely. I use it a lot for pseudo macro. The built in flash works pretty well for fill. If I’m using the EVF, it’s usually tilted up which is very comfortable. I wouldn’t change a thing.
LeeRatters wrote:
Still waiting to be able to use an intervalometer on/with it for multiple, more than 30 second exposures......
If one would work via the USB I'd already own an A7c.
Is kinda wierd any USB-C doesn't work.
I rarely do exposures >30 secs but have tried Shutter which is an iOS app and uses Wifi and the Ctrl w/ Smartphone settings in Network page 1. It worked well enough for my occasional use plus I don't have to buy /carry an intervalometer since my phone is always handle.
offtraildog wrote:
Is kinda wierd any USB-C doesn't work.
I rarely do exposures >30 secs but have tried Shutter which is an iOS app and uses Wifi and the Ctrl w/ Smartphone settings in Network page 1. It worked well enough for my occasional use plus I don't have to buy /carry an intervalometer since my phone is always handle.
I like shooting night skies. I program the intervalometer to shoot say 90 second exposures 6 times - Just press & walk away. Star trails would be hours worth of exposures.
Focus square appeared and glued to the dog's face at 15-20 yards. Maintained until MFD.
Very impressive AF-C tracking.
Maybe image appears well lit but was in my dark woods. Pulled significantly in post.
Bought the camera some months ago after defecting to Fuji for a while. I must admit that I was positively surprised. Before owning it I was concerned about the lack of physical controls, in particular a front dial. Using it all I can say is that it has enough controls (in particular if you count the aperture ring in the lens) and all of them are in the right place. Working with teh camera is a joy and even better than with my Fuji X-E3. IQ and the rest of technical specs are great, of course.
nandadevieast wrote:
As per SAR, Sony halted production of a7C and a6600.
Also EOL for a7II and a6100
The only thing that is remotely surprising about that is the a6100. The fact that they are killing that off should be alarming for APS-C shooters. I guess the A6400 will be the entry level for the near future.
. Animal eye AF was fast and accurate (lens is incredible in my limited shots so far) so I'm very happy. I'l probably pick up a couple of small primes to pair with it and I'll be good.
