I did, I did. I keep thinking I wish I found this guy a year ago when I started buying video equipment. I don't buy anything without consulting Gerald first.
This comparison is ridiculously thorough, amazing job! You've really helped me make my decision! The only thing that you missed was that the A7C has gyro tech for stabilizing shots done in post using Sony Catalyst
They literally made the perfect camera for me. Flippy screen, no overheating, no record limits, good autofocus. There I was about to compromise with an APS-C body because of size / weight constraints and they bring out this! Now to save up for it!
Best Camera Reviewers on CZcams imo: Gerald Undone : for pure tech and detailed full information. Phillip Bloom : For film love letters to cameras that go deep. Make.Art.Now: For WTF I didn't know my camera can do that???
My "place order" finger muscle is TENSED for the Panasonic S5 (career long GH shooter here) and this Sony shooter almost made it relax a bit. Smaller cameras are so dope, but I think the Panny is still the way for me to go.
THE BEST CAMERA REVIEWER BAR-NONE !! I bought this in May 2023 as a B camera for my Sony a7Siii along with the Smallrig cage to give it some weight and a much deeper silicone grip. AMAZING! Yes it has some limitations but my big A camera has all the bells and whistles. I put the baby camera on a tripod and it records my wide shots while I run and gun with my a7Siii - same colour science and great low-light sensitivity so I can safely push my ISO! Very very happy so thanks Gerald!! 🇨🇦📸😎
I’m running an a6400 now and this is literally the perfect upgrade to full frame. All I do is vlog. This should still work on my DJI Ronin SC gimbal. For CZcamsrs like me this is awesome. Just wish it was 10 bit.
You sure about that? I also have an a6400 but the price here is off putting. Especially with the rolling shutter issue. I love the a6400 but the rolling shutter is rough.
Don Jacobs it’s so rough it can ruin a simple pan if you have a scene with vertical lines, or edges, or texture, or... it can ruin any shot that involves any sort of movement.
When 🎓 Professor Gerald releases a video, I take out the mental pen and paper and soak in that Purple Knowledge. Well detailed and informative review as you’d expect from the Professor. Genuinely impressed and happy that Sony are simply going for it. What a year for them, Sony a7S III, Sony a7C and the PlayStation 5. Yeah, Sony’s taking no prisoners, and I’m on board.
This camera is tempting but since I put money into the A7S3 and have 2x A6600s and an A7R3, A7S2 and a ZV1... I feel like the better value for me is going to be getting another G Master Lens, most likely the 12-24mm they just dropped. I think by rounding out my lenses I can wait longer on optimal camera body options.
@Gerald Undone I will never watch anyone but you for actual information. Your work is clearly a cut above the rest. You are a true tech and i respect you. It's hard to find real tekkers in a world full of creatives.
the thing is with this ultra-light cameras is that you need a gimbal for video work - while a fully rigged cam can get away with the handheld operation. As a7iii owner you are right there is hardly a difference. If the camera had advanced stabilization like on the A7SIII I might consider the camera.
This is not a replacement I’m so tired of seeing people acting like Sony hurt them personally with this camera. This is meant to complement your Siii or riii or riv. This is for people who don’t want to carry their full gear. This paired with a pancake lens is the street photographers dream. This is not your hybrid beast meant for making the big bucks on. People will pay 4000 for a compact Leica and nobody bashes them. Why is this any different?
@@RiceCubeTech I completely agree with, they are for different purposes. However, I was happy to sacrifice a bunch of specific A7SIII features for the cheaper price, but it seems I'm gonna have to bankrupt myself. 😅
This camera is exciting for me because it's exactly what I wanted. Left-hand side evf alone is worth it for me. I will be seriously considering this for use with all my vintage lenses.
Great info (as always), Gerald! One question for you regarding color/color science... how would you compare the a7C's color to that from the a7Siii? Considering an a7C body as a "B" cam to complement two a7Siii's (whose color is A-W-E-S-O-M-E!), and wondered what you thought.
Found this more than a year later than you published it. Have already added an A7C to my kit as a small walk around and also added the very nice Sigma DG DN I series contemporary lenses to use with it but always interested in your evaluations. Thank you so much. Keep your excellent informative reviews coming.
Or gerald Brownlee : I am using this ...... For few weeks ! But gerald undone has something unique This video will not be seen by ..... Brand until i upload it for you!
Listening to your reviews makes me forget I had a bad day, this is where I get the confidence in choosing my future cameras. Thank you mate it was great watching your video.
this is how a professional review should be, I saw lots of review about this camera, most of them just criticize the lacking of innovation and similarity of A73, but neglect the meaning behind to the camera industry.
Our conversation immediately after watching. Nikki: That was a good review. Jason: But he didn't talk about any knurling. Nikki: There probably wasn't any. Jason: But I wanted to hear about knurling.
Great review Gerald! The only thing which was not mentioned is that the a7c records gyro data, which then is stored inside every movie file. With Catalyst Browse you can create amazingly stable footage - i was blown away when i saw it - the stabilization often looks much better than any other digital stabilization - see Brandon Li's video on it. Only a7siii, a7c, zv1 and fx9 currently offer this feature. The a7iii at this point does not record gyro data. Downsides of this stabilization are loss of motion blur and - as it is with every digital stabilization - a crop and therefore loss of some pixels - which in my view are acceptable trade offs.
Caldera APS-C doesn’t get as much love because too many people think in terms of “bigger is better”. It is an unfortunate fashion trend because there are times when smaller sensors with increased depth of field are the best choice.
Fantastic overview as always from the purple studio that is Gerald Undone. 🎉👍 I liked how you broke down the differences, changes and similarities to the A7III. While I’m going to hold out for the A74, I can definitely see how a A7CII in the future could become the perfect budget full frame camera.
Exactly. First gen products are for proof of concept 2nd and third gen are for perfecting what was there first gen. Glad to see someone isn’t just blind hating
@@RiceCubeTech I also think, that this camera was in development for a longer time. They did not know how the powerful technology of an A7S3 would perform in such a small body and therefore went with the A73 tech. Next time it will probably be more up to date. Hopefully with better EVF, bigger grip and maybe the dial at the front with two custom buttons.
Gerald, excellent review as always... the biggest feature I'm excited about this camera for is the flippy screen!! Really tempted to sell my A7 III and get the a7C just for that!
Why can't we camera lovers love ALL cameras..... They're like Bond girls to me..... S1H looms over all FF but MFT will ALways BBC smaller & cuter..... AL
Gerald - thank you SO much for the practical Dynamic Range example shots at 12:30 - windows & garage interior, absolutely awesome having talent + skintones in the garage shot - would love to see these shots & similar going forward + compared with other cameras ( Sony A7Siii , Canon R5 , FX6 , cinema EOS , Alexa LF etc ). Would add to your already fantastic rigurous testing database of knowledge - while giving a really nice tangible results of real world practical results - even though understandably there will be more variables. - Thank your model / talent + hope to see more of these DR practical shots in the future !! Keep up the awesome work
Gerald, it's very impressive how much useful information you manage to work into a 16-minute video. Thank you for making these great reviews and your many other helpful videos. - Martin
Uh no. You’re looking at it compared to their full size bodies. This is not that. This is hot a replacement and you’re looking at the product from your life. Not someone who would find this. The tech to make it this small costs a lot. Offering it for half the price would make zero sense and have zero incentive for Sony to make that. For the people who want to do low key street photography this is perfect. No other camera this small will compare to the lowlight and straight up stills quality.
@@RiceCubeTech any nicer, faster lens and you cant even hold that tiny body because it will be too front heavy. And you will need to add a cage and grips. I don't know, even the RP was pushing it. This is just small for the sake of small, it seems. Maybe it is just a vloggers camera to be used with small primes.
Ok, can I just say how GENIUS it was of you to use the mic test to read your sponsor content... seriously the only way I would actually listen to anything the sponsor had to say because ... dammit, I have to if I want to hear the comparison. Well played, Gerald.
Nice to meet you! I also bought a7c! I like it very much and use it almost every day. The video was very interesting. I will come to play again! With love from Japan :)
You sir are the BEST at this stuff!... I automatically switch off when I get the "Hey, what's up guys" and "smash that like button"!!... Your reviews and presentation are spot on!!
@@kingsamvisuals "CZcams centric" - I wouldn't even say that, the IBIS is worse, the pre-amp is audibly worse. It's just a bunch of old parts crammed into a new body which is a complete piss take. Why anybody would buy this over an A7iii is beyond me.
1991ClarkJames currently it’s 1800 usd. I can see this going on sale for 1500 in a few months. Then it would be decent. Otherwise if I want a full frame camera for $1500 the z6 is the one. But personally at $999 the Fuji xt3 is the best deal hybrid camera hands down. I’ll be purchasing one soon.
Huge disappointment. No 10 bit, no 4k60, no new menu, bad rolling shutter, worse viewfinder positioning... After the a7siii I wasn't expecting this bad of a camera.
Instead of releasing a7iv, they had to come out with a rebadged a7iii for video... I dont understand, it wouldve been a better move to release something that matches the canon r6 at lower price
One of the big problems is that everyone is using a variation of the same sensor, the IMX410. It is a decent sensor, but it has the problem that it can only read out the sensor at 40 fps(open gate) and 48 fps(16:9). You need to crop to get 60 fps. To about 2.3:1 aspect ratio(zcam f6 has like an 2.37:1 I think) . Or an aps-c crop(pannasonic s1 and s1h.) The 8 bit isn't the sensor of course, sigma pulls 12 bit raw out of it.
To many negatives for $1800. Especially without the latest touch menus. The A7iii will be cheaper than this when the A7iv comes out. If priced at $1400 I could see APSC shooters wanting to upgrade.
Oh come on. It’s a crippled 2 year old camera, nothing exciting about it. And it’s not that tiny. The difference is not that significant. No buttons, no joystick, 4000 shutter, flash sync 160, etc. unless you need a flip screen just buy the III.
This is a concept camera . As gerald mentioned it doesn't hold much value today but lays a new path for what is coming in future . If people like this camera they can implement it in future new cameras otherwise they wont
How did they cripple it? Its basically a a73 but cheaper and smaller. Its exactly what the market it's aiming for wants, and far exceeds anything that would compete against it.
I forgot to post this over a year ago, but maybe someone will find it useful: I think the difference in the audio gain is probably a result of the location and orientation of the mics on the two cameras. The A7iii mics are located on the top of the camera and aimed upward. The result is what most people would call an "omni-directional" pattern. On the A6n00 bodies, and on the A7C, the mics are located on the front of the body and face forward, like on most camcorders. The result is a forward oriented cardiod pickup pattern. The reason you needed the increased gain on the A7c was because the cameras were on the table with you behind them. This is part of the reason I bought the a6400. I find the pickup pattern more useful for most video work. In some situations, adding a 3rd party mic actually does nothing to improve the sound, and getting a stereo recording through the camera mics is a nice bonus. (Added Nov 24, 9:16) On further thought, if you put the cameras on tripods, at about 2 - 3 ft and aimed at you, you should find the levels roughly favour the A7c. If a camera puts the mics on top and aimed up, it attenuates noise from feet, but picks up more from ceiling reflections and overhead stuff like leaves in overhead tree branches, aircraft and bird.
Why do I find you talking about cameras so relaxing and therapeutic. It's legit like checking into a camera spa.
Bah! You're too kind, Chris. But I'll happily take that compliment. 🤓🙏💜
@@geraldundone I think I speak on behalf of all subscribers when I say I think its time you consider an ASMR edition! ha :)!
It's camerahub.com ;)
Camera spa! Exactly!
True lol I almost fell asleep watching it😂
The audio comparison via ad was a 200iq move. Made use of an otherwise annoying block of time. That’s a like from me.
100% this! 200iq move for sure.
I refuse to listen to the advert on principle 😂. The first time he did it. I was so confused about what to do.
I skipped it lol
Too bad he gets a deduction of 180 points for using CAPS LOCK just like other CZcamsRS and it's SUPER retarded.
@@omnirhythm inspect the code and remove it
Of all the photos in the world... you had to choose that one ha!
which
Lmao
@@joaquinrp7784 9:48
Omg lol, now I see!
I thought I recognized that face hahaha
Only Gerald can make me wait to buy the next camera, after the last camera he's convinced me to wait on. Great review!!
Anybody come here like ASAP when Gerald posted?
Just open my youtube this morning and I see Gerald Undone review ! 😂
I did, I did. I keep thinking I wish I found this guy a year ago when I started buying video equipment. I don't buy anything without consulting Gerald first.
This comparison is ridiculously thorough, amazing job! You've really helped me make my decision! The only thing that you missed was that the A7C has gyro tech for stabilizing shots done in post using Sony Catalyst
he also missed that you can move the focus box and whatnot using the touchscreen, don't need to tap the dial directions.
One can always rely on Gerald for such calmly put together detailed video of any camera out there, this was really helpful thanks.
Can always trust the breakdown on this channel
lol didn't know you are into cameras too. :D
Woaa didn't expect to see you here haha. Cheers to the great cameras we getting this year
Bro your Channel is gold!!!!
Thien tất nhiên bro
Thức Vũ cảm ơn bro
Very thorough Gerald, good work!
New intro: "I'm Gerald Undone, and Check check check. Check check check. Check your levels."
And one of those should peak
They literally made the perfect camera for me. Flippy screen, no overheating, no record limits, good autofocus. There I was about to compromise with an APS-C body because of size / weight constraints and they bring out this! Now to save up for it!
Best Camera Reviewers on CZcams imo:
Gerald Undone : for pure tech and detailed full information.
Phillip Bloom : For film love letters to cameras that go deep.
Make.Art.Now: For WTF I didn't know my camera can do that???
Love how quickly you get these cameras and review em! You rock!
the a7C and Samyang's tiny but mighty primes are destined for each other
My "place order" finger muscle is TENSED for the Panasonic S5 (career long GH shooter here) and this Sony shooter almost made it relax a bit. Smaller cameras are so dope, but I think the Panny is still the way for me to go.
Panny > Sonny
any day
Specially Pro Res with Atomos Ninja V
S5 is better anyday if you dont care much about video af
The Panasonic S5 has Better Color InfoI guess? Bcoz A7C & A7iii both have 8Bit max
Panasonic colors are SO good. The autofocus is terrible but linear manual lenses make that a non-issue for narrative
THE BEST CAMERA REVIEWER BAR-NONE !! I bought this in May 2023 as a B camera for my Sony a7Siii along with the Smallrig cage to give it some weight and a much deeper silicone grip. AMAZING! Yes it has some limitations but my big A camera has all the bells and whistles. I put the baby camera on a tripod and it records my wide shots while I run and gun with my a7Siii - same colour science and great low-light sensitivity so I can safely push my ISO! Very very happy so thanks Gerald!! 🇨🇦📸😎
My now go to review channel. Great work Gerald!! Next intro: This isn't the greatest song in the world, this is just a tribute
Testing the audio during the ad was the most clever way to keep people paying attention and prevent people from skipping through. Well done! =)
I’m running an a6400 now and this is literally the perfect upgrade to full frame. All I do is vlog. This should still work on my DJI Ronin SC gimbal. For CZcamsrs like me this is awesome. Just wish it was 10 bit.
I don't possibly understand how you'd want full frame for blogging and at the same time neglect the awful rolling shutter performance.
You sure about that? I also have an a6400 but the price here is off putting. Especially with the rolling shutter issue. I love the a6400 but the rolling shutter is rough.
Don Jacobs it’s so rough it can ruin a simple pan if you have a scene with vertical lines, or edges, or texture, or... it can ruin any shot that involves any sort of movement.
this camera is a joke. just get an a7iii. this is the camera that no one wanted.
Jorda n 30 minute recording limits?? Hard pass. There’s no reason for any camera to still have that and I’ll never spend money on one that does.
When 🎓 Professor Gerald releases a video, I take out the mental pen and paper and soak in that Purple Knowledge. Well detailed and informative review as you’d expect from the Professor. Genuinely impressed and happy that Sony are simply going for it. What a year for them, Sony a7S III, Sony a7C and the PlayStation 5. Yeah, Sony’s taking no prisoners, and I’m on board.
Thanks for all of the amazing reviews Gerald! Love how much you have fine tuned your reviews to make them super time efficient and information rich!
I don’t even watch these videos for content. I just listen to them for your voice and diction. That sound is crispy AF.
This camera is tempting but since I put money into the A7S3 and have 2x A6600s and an A7R3, A7S2 and a ZV1... I feel like the better value for me is going to be getting another G Master Lens, most likely the 12-24mm they just dropped. I think by rounding out my lenses I can wait longer on optimal camera body options.
Love your work. I will probably just wait for version 2 of this camera.
hey man, buy less cameras
Sick flex bro
Roberto Blake wouldn’t you rather sell everything and keep the siii, riii, and then have the a7c? The sii, zv1, and the 2 6600s seem a bit redundant
i could adopt any of those cameras bro! you have too many of them 😂😅
@Gerald Undone I will never watch anyone but you for actual information. Your work is clearly a cut above the rest. You are a true tech and i respect you. It's hard to find real tekkers in a world full of creatives.
Great content as usual Gerald! Found my new camera, resisting buying the A7iii was not futile! 😀
the thing is with this ultra-light cameras is that you need a gimbal for video work - while a fully rigged cam can get away with the handheld operation. As a7iii owner you are right there is hardly a difference. If the camera had advanced stabilization like on the A7SIII I might consider the camera.
Guess I'm still getting the A7SIII. 😅
I may have pre-ordered 2... One for handheld and one for gimbal use at weddings.
And I guess same here...
safe to say this was never supposed to even compare up to the A7S3, so yes def go for that one still if the budget is there.
This is not a replacement I’m so tired of seeing people acting like Sony hurt them personally with this camera. This is meant to complement your Siii or riii or riv. This is for people who don’t want to carry their full gear. This paired with a pancake lens is the street photographers dream. This is not your hybrid beast meant for making the big bucks on. People will pay 4000 for a compact Leica and nobody bashes them. Why is this any different?
@@RiceCubeTech I completely agree with, they are for different purposes. However, I was happy to sacrifice a bunch of specific A7SIII features for the cheaper price, but it seems I'm gonna have to bankrupt myself. 😅
searching the whole internet for the A7III's native ISO's like forever and Gerald... my man you saved my life...... thanks :):):)
Came for the camera, staying for the chickens.
This guy gets it. 👆
Hilarious.
This is my next camera.
My 6400 will be my new backup.
My Rooster Cruiser is here.
Reading the ad during the audio test 👏🏻😂 Storyblocks should be giving you a raise, genius way to make people actually listen
I didn´t even see the title... and then I was like: "WHAT!!!???... Lets get Undone"
Best reviews, period. Technical explanation and yet an organic feel to your delivery... Outstanding. Thanks for the hard work putting this together.
Gerald is such a good reviewer it doesn't even make sense.
Gerald’s audio is so satisfying to listen to. What kind of setup creates such great audio?
Another great review, thanks!
It's nice to have someone on the spectrum who's so into this stuff. Makes for such precise and complete reviews. Gerald is the best!
i just got a million sony rumors notifications on my computer about this and I was confused so thanks
This camera is exciting for me because it's exactly what I wanted. Left-hand side evf alone is worth it for me. I will be seriously considering this for use with all my vintage lenses.
Great info (as always), Gerald! One question for you regarding color/color science... how would you compare the a7C's color to that from the a7Siii? Considering an a7C body as a "B" cam to complement two a7Siii's (whose color is A-W-E-S-O-M-E!), and wondered what you thought.
Gerald you're a goddamn genius. Taking advantage of the audio comparison to sell your sponsor, wow. Actually blown away
Great video ! I just bought an a7iii last night, and your video just changed my mind. Thanks a lot !
How so
if you need to know anything about anything, call Gerald Undone, This man knows....PERIOD...Great and informative Video....
Great video, thanks!
Ah one of the other great channels 👍🏻
Found this more than a year later than you published it. Have already added an A7C to my kit as a small walk around and also added the very nice Sigma DG DN I series contemporary lenses to use with it but always interested in your evaluations. Thank you so much. Keep your excellent informative reviews coming.
"Hi, I'm Marques Undone and I've had the a7C for about 2 weeks now." 😉 JK. Loved the review. Nice work as always.
Or gerald Brownlee :
I am using this ...... For few weeks !
But gerald undone has something unique
This video will not be seen by ..... Brand until i upload it for you!
🤣😭😭 most definitely gave me Marques vibes.
Listening to your reviews makes me forget I had a bad day, this is where I get the confidence in choosing my future cameras. Thank you mate it was great watching your video.
From all the ones just upload always watching Gerald first
this is how a professional review should be, I saw lots of review about this camera, most of them just criticize the lacking of innovation and similarity of A73, but neglect the meaning behind to the camera industry.
Our conversation immediately after watching. Nikki: That was a good review. Jason: But he didn't talk about any knurling. Nikki: There probably wasn't any. Jason: But I wanted to hear about knurling.
You guys 😁
Hello Gone with the Wynns from a subscriber from N.J.
Gerald Undone you are a legend. You have elevated your channel in an unique way. Stay blessed and focused and spirited
Dude I love how you mention the sponsor and test the audio at the same time XDDDD 👍👍👍
Great review Gerald! The only thing which was not mentioned is that the a7c records gyro data, which then is stored inside every movie file. With Catalyst Browse you can create amazingly stable footage - i was blown away when i saw it - the stabilization often looks much better than any other digital stabilization - see Brandon Li's video on it. Only a7siii, a7c, zv1 and fx9 currently offer this feature. The a7iii at this point does not record gyro data. Downsides of this stabilization are loss of motion blur and - as it is with every digital stabilization - a crop and therefore loss of some pixels - which in my view are acceptable trade offs.
Sony: *_"How many different camera bodies you want?"_*
Sony Aps-c users: *_"What about us!?"_*
Caldera APS-C doesn’t get as much love because too many people think in terms of “bigger is better”. It is an unfortunate fashion trend because there are times when smaller sensors with increased depth of field are the best choice.
artistjoh just... stop down? The iso performance and larger sensor size will negate the loss in large aperture sizes on the apsc.
Watching this competent and thorough review in such a relaxed tone is just great.
Flip Screen, Microphone jack, Small size, FF sensor
**Camera Conspiracies Song starts playing in the background**
🎵 all I want is the perfect camera 🎵
I love the vlog set-up! It's plain it's simple and straight to the point!
Fantastic overview as always from the purple studio that is Gerald Undone. 🎉👍 I liked how you broke down the differences, changes and similarities to the A7III. While I’m going to hold out for the A74, I can definitely see how a A7CII in the future could become the perfect budget full frame camera.
Exactly. First gen products are for proof of concept 2nd and third gen are for perfecting what was there first gen. Glad to see someone isn’t just blind hating
@@RiceCubeTech I also think, that this camera was in development for a longer time. They did not know how the powerful technology of an A7S3 would perform in such a small body and therefore went with the A73 tech. Next time it will probably be more up to date. Hopefully with better EVF, bigger grip and maybe the dial at the front with two custom buttons.
Gerald, excellent review as always... the biggest feature I'm excited about this camera for is the flippy screen!! Really tempted to sell my A7 III and get the a7C just for that!
the MFT lover in me is dying the smaller these FF cameras get. WILD.
Canons RP is lighter.
Why can't we camera lovers love ALL cameras..... They're like Bond girls to me.....
S1H looms over all FF but MFT will ALways BBC smaller & cuter..... AL
@@77dynamite i love all cameras i'm just losing faith in MFT.
I just sold my G9. Getting S5.
@@bavideomaker29 yup i sold one of my GH5's for the S5
Doing the sound test during the sponsor pitch is a level of genius I didn't know is possible!
I was refreshing the page till the video poped up because I knew it was coming lol
Gerald - thank you SO much for the practical Dynamic Range example shots at 12:30 - windows & garage interior, absolutely awesome having talent + skintones in the garage shot - would love to see these shots & similar going forward + compared with other cameras ( Sony A7Siii , Canon R5 , FX6 , cinema EOS , Alexa LF etc ). Would add to your already fantastic rigurous testing database of knowledge - while giving a really nice tangible results of real world practical results - even though understandably there will be more variables. - Thank your model / talent + hope to see more of these DR practical shots in the future !!
Keep up the awesome work
“Say hello to my little friend”
-Sony Montana-
Ha!
Gerald foreseeing Sony’s compact route is a testament to his knowledge and ability.
Quirk reduction. I like it!
Out of so many reviews I went through, this was so crisp and clear and on point. SUBSCRIBED the moment I ended with your video
I'll tell you what it means for the future, it means a more expensive a7 IV
It means a74 much later than most people expect
@@alexmeier19 good point, hope a74 will have new touch menu & 4k60
Sad
I'm willing to pay, as long as it's what I want. Unlike this camera :-(.
Gerald, it's very impressive how much useful information you manage to work into a 16-minute video. Thank you for making these great reviews and your many other helpful videos.
- Martin
Technically a discounted a7iii with the evf chopped off. “New concept”.
The way you make me listen to your sponsor segments is admirably despicable 👌🏻😌
Should be about half the price... ergonomics is also compromised.
Uh no. You’re looking at it compared to their full size bodies. This is not that. This is hot a replacement and you’re looking at the product from your life. Not someone who would find this. The tech to make it this small costs a lot. Offering it for half the price would make zero sense and have zero incentive for Sony to make that. For the people who want to do low key street photography this is perfect. No other camera this small will compare to the lowlight and straight up stills quality.
@@RiceCubeTech any nicer, faster lens and you cant even hold that tiny body because it will be too front heavy. And you will need to add a cage and grips.
I don't know, even the RP was pushing it. This is just small for the sake of small, it seems. Maybe it is just a vloggers camera to be used with small primes.
Ok, can I just say how GENIUS it was of you to use the mic test to read your sponsor content... seriously the only way I would actually listen to anything the sponsor had to say because ... dammit, I have to if I want to hear the comparison. Well played, Gerald.
The Canon eos R6 is pretty awesome.
Making the ad for the sponsor while testing the cameras is brilliant
Who else sings along with the intro every time haha
As always I look forward to your videos about new camera gear as you always gives us your honest and thorough opinion.
Why the hell does it have the old menu!??
As a production sound mixer I appreciated your audio test of the two cameras.
Damn I thought I was fast.....but I cant even compete to get "FIRST"....
Nice to meet you! I also bought a7c! I like it very much and use it almost every day. The video was very interesting. I will come to play again! With love from Japan :)
Intro: they put in all the tech from the older cameras!
Rest of review: actually they didn’t.
No one beats you in delivering rapid relevant content, while still sounding cool doing it.
You’re like Chris Stuckmann of cameras man.
I’ve never seen so many comments from confirmed accounts (with a ✓) under a video of unconfirmed one!
And the ad placing is genius!
Who else ran to see if Gerald posted a video?
You sir are the BEST at this stuff!... I automatically switch off when I get the "Hey, what's up guys" and "smash that like button"!!... Your reviews and presentation are spot on!!
As an A7iii owner I have to say this camera is a HUGE disappointment and a missed opportunity.
It’s not an A7 IV. It’s different. It’s not for me but I think it’s more CZcams centric
@@kingsamvisuals "CZcams centric" - I wouldn't even say that, the IBIS is worse, the pre-amp is audibly worse. It's just a bunch of old parts crammed into a new body which is a complete piss take. Why anybody would buy this over an A7iii is beyond me.
1991ClarkJames currently it’s 1800 usd. I can see this going on sale for 1500 in a few months. Then it would be decent. Otherwise if I want a full frame camera for $1500 the z6 is the one. But personally at $999 the Fuji xt3 is the best deal hybrid camera hands down. I’ll be purchasing one soon.
Fujifilm xt3 & xt4 both are far better then this shit......
Real time tracking though...something the a7iii lacks. That is worth it. For the rest of the features I rather have the a7iii.
First camera review I always watch, and the most straight to the point regarding value and quality!
Huge disappointment. No 10 bit, no 4k60, no new menu, bad rolling shutter, worse viewfinder positioning... After the a7siii I wasn't expecting this bad of a camera.
Very disappointed
not worth the money. The A7iii is cheaper than this A7c and the flip screen doesn't justify the price
Instead of releasing a7iv, they had to come out with a rebadged a7iii for video... I dont understand, it wouldve been a better move to release something that matches the canon r6 at lower price
seriously
One of the big problems is that everyone is using a variation of the same sensor, the IMX410.
It is a decent sensor, but it has the problem that it can only read out the sensor at 40 fps(open gate) and 48 fps(16:9). You need to crop to get 60 fps. To about 2.3:1 aspect ratio(zcam f6 has like an 2.37:1 I think) . Or an aps-c crop(pannasonic s1 and s1h.)
The 8 bit isn't the sensor of course, sigma pulls 12 bit raw out of it.
Gerald your reviews are hypnotic. I don't care about this camera but you make it sound compelling
7:17 why is no one talking about this! this is why i always watch your review first. smh
Gerald always gets undone,keeping it logical with real testing..
Thanks for this, I can skip the Sony presentation
To many negatives for $1800. Especially without the latest touch menus. The A7iii will be cheaper than this when the A7iv comes out. If priced at $1400 I could see APSC shooters wanting to upgrade.
Oh come on. It’s a crippled 2 year old camera, nothing exciting about it. And it’s not that tiny. The difference is not that significant. No buttons, no joystick, 4000 shutter, flash sync 160, etc. unless you need a flip screen just buy the III.
Okay doing your audio test during the ad was... genius.
What a joke of a camera, Sony crippled it too much, it was a canon like move, just totally wrong approach
They had to put their leftover sensors somewhere but cut too many corners in the process. At least it'll move some A7iii inventory for them.
This is a concept camera . As gerald mentioned it doesn't hold much value today but lays a new path for what is coming in future . If people like this camera they can implement it in future new cameras otherwise they wont
How did they cripple it? Its basically a a73 but cheaper and smaller. Its exactly what the market it's aiming for wants, and far exceeds anything that would compete against it.
A full-frame mirrorless camera released in 2020 without any support for 10-bit video is just that (a bad joke)
It's not a bad camera, it's just a bad price. 1800 dollars for an a6600 with a larger sensor? Probably should have been 1400 to 1600 imo.
I forgot to post this over a year ago, but maybe someone will find it useful: I think the difference in the audio gain is probably a result of the location and orientation of the mics on the two cameras. The A7iii mics are located on the top of the camera and aimed upward. The result is what most people would call an "omni-directional" pattern. On the A6n00 bodies, and on the A7C, the mics are located on the front of the body and face forward, like on most camcorders. The result is a forward oriented cardiod pickup pattern. The reason you needed the increased gain on the A7c was because the cameras were on the table with you behind them. This is part of the reason I bought the a6400. I find the pickup pattern more useful for most video work. In some situations, adding a 3rd party mic actually does nothing to improve the sound, and getting a stereo recording through the camera mics is a nice bonus.
(Added Nov 24, 9:16) On further thought, if you put the cameras on tripods, at about 2 - 3 ft and aimed at you, you should find the levels roughly favour the A7c. If a camera puts the mics on top and aimed up, it attenuates noise from feet, but picks up more from ceiling reflections and overhead stuff like leaves in overhead tree branches, aircraft and bird.
So it's a more expensive 2 year old camera more or less
Good news is the A7iii might drop in price again
The Best Explanation and Comparison Video of these Cameras I have found in the Internet. Thank You So Much Sir. ...
really Great Work.