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Tononono wrote:
Is it worth getting the A7r iv or wait for the a7 iv. I know the A7r is a more difficult camera because of the mp and certain lenses not being as great with it, but they are about the same price.
Depends on how long you're willing to wait for A7IV availability and 1) whether you're a hybrid photo/video shooter and 2) whether you primarily shoot landscapes. If the answer to those are no and yes, it doesn't get much better than the A7RIV at the moment. If your answers are yes and no, then the A7IV would likely suit your needs better.
But also keep in mind, the RIII was announced in October '17 and released in November '17. The RIV was announced in July '19 and released in September '19. The A9II was released in November '19. There is reason to think that 2022 may see an announcement of the A9III and A7RV, which would likely incorporate Sony's new menu system and perhaps an improved AF. The release of both of those in the coming year will likely drive A9II prices down to what A9 prices were at prior to it being discontinued, so around $2800-3k, while the A7RIVa prices will likely fall to close to where the RIIIa prices are currently. Such is the nature of things.
*Edited to add: The A7RIII is also still a very, very capable camera, so if landscapes is your thing and you don't need the crop mode for birds, or the animal eye AF, etc, the A7RIII is still one of the best values on the market. My wife loves hers.
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