Is it worth investing in the Sony a7II in 2022?
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
- In this video I talk about some of the short comings of the Sony a7II, and I also give some ways to navigate around those problems. I share some photo examples of a few weddings I've photographed with the Sony a7II. This is a great camera to start off with in the Sony eco system!
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Great video. I have had paralysis by analysis for weeks now deciding between the ii and iii bodies. I broke down and ordered the A7ii for a great price. It's going to be used for general photography for my enjoyment and not for professional work. The iii definitely has the edge with auto focus, but my first DSLR had 8 focus points so comparatively speaking this is a huge leap forward to what I've used in the past. I plan to take my time to learn the camera and its functions and I suspect I will be quite happy with it.
Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to watch🙌🏿!!! You definitely won’t regret going that route. That’s a great way to go about it, most people buy the latest and greatest but don’t even take advantage of most of the upgrades, so great choice!
Amazing!! Worth my time to watch,Great Explanation and great video man🙌🏽🙌🏽
I appreciate your time! Thanks for watching!!
Good point with the smaller cards! Never heard that idea before but I'm going to do that
I appreciate you watching 🙌🏿, and I’m glad I could help!
Love this camera.
Great video. Thanks for posting it. I bought a new a7II in 2020 and do not regret doing so. It's got everything I need as a hobby photographer and it was 1/2 the price of the A7III. Just because it's an "old" camera doesn't mean it's still not very capable, and at the price I paid, it was definitely very good value.
I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to watch and comment! It truly means the world too me!!! This camera gets slept on so much just because it’s labeled old. I’ve used it for two years professionally myself! And even though I’ve upgraded over the years, I still wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this camera!
So true about the shame of using an older camera. My feeling is that if you can shoot great pictures on a older camera and make money as well, than don't stop using it. When I bought my Sony 7ii new, I still kept my older Canon camera just because it was my money maker. Now the Sony is getting more use because I feel more comfortable with it. Good video, keep up with good work.
🎯 your spot on with this. Just because newer cameras come out, doesn’t make the older ones worse! They are still capable of capturing amazing images! Thanks for watching, I appreciate your support 🙏🏿!
You got some grooves in your voice!
Im Using A7II for a week and... My Friend have A7III its faster camera, A7III have more AF points but i still can make the same or better shots than him. Im car photographer but i like portait shots, this camera is awsome and i dont need to upgrade it, even if i know how better is A7III. In My opinion A7II is worth when you have small budget. Its low-entry proffesional camera with nice dynamic range, fast AF, easy to use and who makes your job easier and more fun
You couldn’t have said it any better🙌🏿! I completely agree with you! Thanks for taking the time to watch, I’m truly grateful for your time!
This camera will definitely do the job💪🏿! Yes, you can find me at Whole Heart Images on all platforms 🤗
can you reccomend any affordable used lens under 200$? i know its very low but i cant afford more
@@candiica7083 Sony 1.8 50mm FE, you can bout it new under 200$
Swierku thank you!
I use mine for photos and video and so far its been amazing!!!
Yea, It's a older camera but you can defiantly still create some amazing content with it! Thanks for watching!
No problem at all keep up the great work!
i just had my a7ii today and I'm gonna start my photography journey with it 🥰
So happy for you! Wishing you nothing but the best in your photography journey!!!!
@@edwardwalkerjr.4359 Thank you sir! 🥳
Good luck
@@gicechicken7062 thank you sir
I own a7II the camera has it’s limitations, but It still can produce quality stills. I pair my a7Ii with the Sony Zeiss glass to help with AF. Not the best in low light, but again I recommend you shoot with fast primes (55mm 1.8).
The 55mm 1.8 pairs great with the Sony a7II💪🏿! I don’t find it to limiting in low, and I personally use it for weddings. Thanks for watching!
That's what I have. Zeiss Loxia series is good as well.. since it is manual focus, you don't need fast AF and shoot in more traditional way. Zeiss Batis 85 is another great performer.
Im gonna give myself the zeiss 55 tis year!
Thanks !
I like your comment: "Know your camera inside out rather than buying a new camera and only using 10% of what the camera can do for you". I have bought an A7II in 2023 and it is more than adequate for my needs. It is an excellent camera when you compare with digital cameras generally except for the £1200+ professional cameras. Yes, the Sony A7 III is a much better camera but it's not needed for my purpose and it costs £1600 body only! I use the A7II in a low lit theatre to photo plays, (no flash obviously) it keeps good focus on the moving actors, the pictures are not grainy and I haven't had any bad pictures other than photographer error. The camera is very good at doing what it's not suppose to be good at doing.
I appreciate you watching and taking the time to respond! It means more than know 🙌🏿🙏🏿!!! You’re spot on, it’s such a great piece of gear!
What do you think with getting the m50 mark ii vs this camera? If price didn’t matter? (Getting a7 ii with stock lens for 400).
Thanks for the info. Been looking to upgrade beyond using my camera phone for my channel. Nice to know this is an option. I will say I am concerned that I can't turn the monitor to face me. It's important for me since framing myself can be a pain. Thanks again.
Thanks for watching and leaving feedback! This will help you when filming yourself! Go to B&H and type in Vello SM-LV Selfie Mirror Viewer for Vlogging. It’s what I used before getting a a74 with the flip screen.
@@edwardwalkerjr.4359 Great help. Thank you.
I bought a7m2k (with 28-70mm|kit) today over a7iii.
What I've realized over yrs and again while making this huge choice in 2022.
One's requirement matters !
what you are going to do with it, if it is worth of work, one is planning to do!
I needed one body for studio shoot, I believe this should work like charm when coupled with good 85mm.
Bought it under 950$ in sep 2022.
You definitely won’t regret picking one up for studio work! The kit lens was actually one of my first lens when I got into the Sony ecosystem years ago! I still use the Sony 85mm 1.8 ever week for weddings or family sessions 🤗! Wishing you nothing but the best bro!
@@edwardwalkerjr.4359 Thx buddy! :)
@@edwardwalkerjr.4359 Bro can you help me figure out best 85mm for this body... I checked alot of videos... Seems not every lens (which is good) isn't that gr8 with a7ii body. (peformance wise).
I wanted to buy Sigma art lens,
I watched viltros lens/ tokina/ sony.
Which one you think is the best , auto focus/eye tracking wise.
You know... Lens which will complement this body!??
Is stiil worth to buy in 2023 I'm confused....
What is the purpose of duo shooting? Why do I need two cameras?
Honestly, the only reason I'm thinking to not buy this camera is because of the limit card slot & the battery life (everyone has been saying to just buy a battery pack) but you've cleared the limited card slot solution for me. I was leaning toward the Fuji XT3 for that second slot buuuuuttttt I definitely have to rent one out before I go straight stick shift mode lol. Thank you for sharing!
Good morning Shaneikiya, I hope you have a productive start to your week🤗! That’s a great question! The purpose of dual shooting is too help get different perspectives from one scene really quick, because when your changing your lenses your more open to missing a important moment on a shoot where do overs might not be possible. A good combination would be to have something on the wide and long side. I personally only shoot with two camera bodies for weddings.
I just want to say thank you! Thanks for watching, and commenting, it truly means the world to me! I’m just grateful I could help and add value to your decision making!!!
I just picked a mk 2 not too long ago and I'm enjoying it, not a huge camera guy and all I do is car photography but I feel like it's more than enough, still messing w the settings
That’s so dope 🔥🔥🙌🏿!! It’s definitely more then enough!
not jive. its a great camera. helpful video to newbies.
its tough, versatile. 3 super good AI auto modes. CIZ zoom, sweep panorama mode (not on III or IV) with film we had to stop, after 36 shoots, so 300 shots-ish, between battery changes good.e-mount AF/non-AF adapters plentiful, so thousands of good lenses can be adapted to fit, handy and good for your pocket-book. great color, low image moise.
remember 'new' and 'latest' are marketers favourite adjectives, next to 'free' :)
imo, it hd new negatives, gives you full-frame quality, a good value, it outperforms its contemporary - a good camera, the Leica SL, if good lenses used, in most areas, which also has 24MP sensor.more compact, lighter to carry, has image stabilisation- latter points applies to used older DSLRs', in comparison, as well.
NB: two auto A modes are superior auto(mult),Intelligent auto)for moving subjects), both feature image enhancement, subject recognition)eg baby,baby with mother w/baby skin djustment. sophisticated and works.
I have a Sony a 58 A-mount camera for 8 years and got for that camera some minolta lenses .Very good lenses and cheap.
I am very satisfied with the results.
i am considering a switch to a fullframe camera and i think the Sony a 7 II is a good option.
For me photography is a way of disconecting and do something i enjoy.
I don´t have the budged for buying new gear. If i buy used, it is much cheaper then the Sony a 7III and with an Sony LA EA 4 adapter, i can use all my vintage minolta lenses that are fullframe anyways .
You won’t be disappointed! I still use vintage lenses to this day on all of my Sony cameras. I use the Canon FD lenses.
Hello brother can you tell witch best lens to use in it to catch good qoulety
I even still use the classic Sony A99 for weddings 😂 (ps: it has 2 memory card slots)
Getting one to review on my wildlife channel !! Awesome subscribed
Thank you🤗!
Pairing my a7ii with TTArtisans
50mm f0.95 and 7Artisans 28mm f1.4 for daily photography.
That's a great combination, haven't tried out the 28mm 1.4. How are you liking it?
@@edwardwalkerjr.4359 It is quite sharp. But since it is Leica M mount lens, the corner sharpness is weak wide open. Stopping down to f2.8 onwards is considered enough. However, I would just care about the centre since I do not use it for landscape.
@@KgerShyang Thanks for sharing 🤗! Center sharpness is all I really need as well when shooting wide open. I’m right there with you!
How do you get the eye auto focus to work with the shutter button mine has to be assigned to a custom button. If this is possible please help this is one of the things that makes me want a newer camera!!!
It’s the same with this as it is the newer Sony cameras. You just have to go into the menu and assign different buttons to do different things. That’s one plus about Sony, that all of the cameras are extremely customizable 🤗!
Just ordered one on Ebay
You will not be disappointed 💪🏿
What’s your review/experience about this Cam’s performance in low light situations
It’s not the cream of the crop, but it definitely can get the job done. I did wedding photography with this camera as a A camera for a year and a half some years back. Again it’s definitely usable and it helps that it’s a full frame sensor. But the dynamic range is like night and day if you jump to the a73. I hope this helps!
Just picked up a mint one for $320. I have no idea why it was so cheap, it's my first digital camera too. Upgrading from Minolta X700
That’s a great deal! Wishing you nothing but the best with your new camera! You won’t be disappointed!!!
Is $620 for body only a good deal? I missed out on a $600 deal with lens included unfortunately 😭, or should I wait for a similar deal?
$620 just for the body is still a great deal! You will not regret it!!!
I got the body and lens for 530 so get those deals
Hi, Edward! Can you recommend an external flash for the Sony a7ii?
Definitely, and sorry for the late reply! I started off with the Godox TT685s. You should definitely check the reviews and a few CZcams videos on it!
@@edwardwalkerjr.4359 Thanks so much for your suggestion! appreciate this! more power to you :)
@@jailagan2145 For sure! Thanks for taking the time to watch some of my content, it truly means the world to me 💪🏿🙏🏿🙌🏿!
i started with this camera, a month ago, it’s really a pain to use sometimes because of the terribly inaccurate and slow autofocus causing so many missed shots. besides the lack of focus it’s usable. just not professionally
I’m really sorry to hear that you’ve had bad experiences with the Sony a7 mark 2. I’ve used this camera, and far worse cameras for professional use for years for photo and video. My first year as a wedding photographer I shoot 35 weddings and at least 50 mini sessions with it as my main camera and a a6000 as a backup. So it really comes down to knowing your gear. But I understand every camera isn’t for everyone. I hope you’re able to return and grab a camera that suits you and your shooting style. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, truly grateful!
Hi, I like this camera and i think to buy one but all the photo what you put in your video is full of noise, thats how really shoot this Sony A7ii?
I add grain to all of my photos. If you go to Instagram and use hashtags you can get a larger variety of people using the camera. Never just make a decision off of one person’s review. You take it all in and then you weigh your options.
Just bought it a week ago at the price of 700$ Idk yet I invest the right or wrong
That’s a great deal for a Sony a7II🤗!!! Enjoy your new camera!
Wow thanks for the video my backup is an A6000
I also love that camera 🙌🏿!
Hi Edward, and hi folks. In two weeks i’m splashing $$ on an used(but checked) a7ii with the tamron 24-200
i’ll be shooting for landscape, timelapse, imcluding nightlapses(will get a sharper lense later on)
what are your thoughts on this please?
p.s i’m in a part of the world where the currency is not strong, so as much as i would loved getting an a7riv or something, i can’t
Thank you for your input, and your videos man:)
I appreciate you taking the time to watch some of my content 🤗. I think that’s a great combination to have for landscape and time lapse! With landscape you don’t necessarily need a shallow depth of field. So you don’t need a lens that goes wide open (1.2, 1.4 or 1.8), at least not right away! So I think your going to crush it with that combo!
I’m really excited for you!!!
@@edwardwalkerjr.4359 thanks Ed:)
Yo where can I cop that battery grip though
You can grab one on Amazon!
Hi Edward, what about video? Would it work well for recording hi def fitness videos for CZcams?
For CZcams, absolutely! I would look for a different camera if you’re looking to film events. But it still can be done!
@@edwardwalkerjr.4359 Thanks for your speedy reply! I'm a yoga teacher and I'm looking for a camera to record classes [at home] to build a video library so not events per se. I'm currently using CZcams to store them. As I'm not experienced with cameras and have been using my iPhone so far, but want to change to a camera. So I'm seeking advice on the best camera options that will result in great quality videos etc.
For the best I would lean towards the Sony fx30 (it’s around the same price as Sony a73). This camera will go above and beyond for quality, at a very affordable price! You’ll also be future proofing yourself, so it’s a win win!
@@edwardwalkerjr.4359 Thanks so much! Deep gratitude 🙏
Thanks for taking the time to watch and reply, it truly means the world to me!! Best of luck on your CZcams channel! When you start it up let me know so I can support!
I just bought an A7ii in January 2022. Still haven't got the hang of it. Especially how to film S-log. I'll keep trying though.
You made a great choice!
how good is it with vintage lenses?
Great! It has zebras and and some more fun things to help with nailing focus every single time🙌🏿
depends on quality of adaptor fitted. Nikon glass, I read is most difficult to adapt AF wise, but I have no actual experience. I use 24.85 & 70-200 Contax N Ziess T* Vario Sonnars with the Fringer AF adapter (3 years). good combination, imo. there are 2 Metabones AF adapters, A Monster AF Adapter. maybe 1 or 2 others. buy from seller who offers return privileges/ money back, if they prove unsatisfactory. cheaper manual-focus adapters with aperture ring to be avoided. they vignette & everything manual, of course. hope this helps.
Is it good for videography??
No 4 with the Sony a7ii! But if you know what your doing you can definitely still get great video from the Sony a7ii 🤗! There are a lot of great examples on CZcams if people using this camera for video, you should definitely check them out!
Sir, I have been doing photography for 20 years. I am a wedding photographer at professional level. Till date I have not been able to get a camera of mine....🎉
I’m confused. You’ve been doing photography for 20 years professionally, but don’t have a camera of your own?
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
Is it good at the price of 980$
It is, if it’s in new condition but still used. If not I would try to get one in the $700-$850 range.
The video is pretty nice and cool but at this point i think the noise and the tech for me atleast its not worth the extra dollar save since the A7iii is way more professional camera and newer than A7ii :3
I hear you. But if that’s your logic why stop at the A7III, you might as well save a lil more and get the Sony A7IIII! Either way, I own and use all 3 for weddings. And they all are cameras you can use professionally.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts🙌🏿🙏🏿!!!!
@@edwardwalkerjr.4359 I was thinking of buying the A7VI but if I buy it I'll won't have money for the lens 🥲 offf so I'll have the camera but I won't have any lens at all so better to stick w the A7III and lens xD
@@mhzs4617 Thats a great choice! Having a capable lens is just a important as having a good camera body!!! What lens are you looking to pair with the Sony a7III?
@@edwardwalkerjr.4359 I was thinking of Tamron 28-75 f2.8 its a more an all around lens type xD I can work with it in a few different situations because of the focal range that is pretty generous for a beginner who wants to start in the bussines for a start till I make some money to buy another lens but price- performance is a good deal 😀
@@mhzs4617 That’s a beast of a lens! Not just for beginners as well💪🏿, you will not be disappointed! Excited for you!!!!
Yall remember when that New Galaxy phone came out and started exploding like a maniac and it was banned from airports and sht cause it was such a hazardest product? Just cause some new camera some new gadget came out it doesnt mean its better, sometimes there was bettrr quality in older models, just like cars phones laptops tvs and alot of other things, right now i think the new iphone is 13pro or some sht like that it is better to get the model before that cause its cheaper and the new one only has a few things different that is not worth spending big bucks for it, This sony a7ii looks like a great camera, yall should get it and buy 2 or 3 more lenses and thats it. :) 2 more batteries and ur good to go. Hopefully in a year make enough money to buy a 26mp one or some 2500dlls one or more money! But if ur budget fits this camera say no more, Get it!
Yola Ho get a G85 its better and cost effective...
Thanks for watching!
Thanks!
You’re welcome 🙌🏿