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Sony Alpha 7C Mirrorless Digital Camera Features:
- Optimized for vloggers and youtubers
- Supports 4k30p
- IBIS functionality
- USB Type-C
- Both mic-in and a headphone jack
- Wi-Fi (11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth
- Sensor Size: Full Frame Camera Format
- Resolution: 24 MP
- Max Video Quality: 4K 30fps
- Lens Included: Without Lens
- In-Body Stabilization: 5-Axis Optical
- Configuration: Body Only
- Predecessor: Sony a7S
- WiFi: Yes
- Edition: Standard
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The camera is primarily designed for video, even though it has the full suite of Sony's still photography features.
Video has a far higher data processing requirements than stills. The higher the resolution, the more data that needs to be processed. The higher the data processing requirements, the more heat is created and the greater battery requirements.
The A7S III is a native 4K camera. For most video imagery, the camera is 4K in and 4K out. Most full frame cameras with more than 10 or 12MP resolution have to greatly degrade the image quality in order to record 4K video. They either crop in using only the center portion of the sensor, or throw away light that hits the sensor with pixel or line binning.
The A7S III uses the full readout of the sensor, and as native 4K, has low image processing overhead, creating low amounts of heat, resulting in long battery life, while not needing an internal fan. It has fast imaging pipeline, so provides low rolling shutter. And with it's comparatively massive sensels / photosites (image sensor pixels), provides exception low light capability. None of that would be possible in a similarly sized camera with a higher resolution sensor.
Pro stills photographers have compared the stills photos from the A7S III to Sony's higher resolution cameras. It's generally impossible to tell the difference unless pixel peeping or looking at poster sized enlargements. A number of photographers who largely deliver Facebook, Twitter, and other digital deliverables use the camera for both video and stills.
TLDR - 12MP is perfect for 4K video, making for higher quality video imagery in a small lightweight package. And if the photos are used for digital delivery, provides outstanding stills quality as well.
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that 20mm f1.8 is tempting me for some reason.. even though i have the Tamron f2.8 and this is not a focal length i use much. something about the quality of that lens and deal.. i think i should get samyang 24mm f1.8 first..
The 20 is a real pleasure if you use that focal length and do not mind the weight (compared to the plastic 2.8 lenses). Great for night skies/milky-way shots.
1) Subject/composition- 35%
2) Lighting - 30%
3) Post-processing - 20%
4) Lens - 10%
5) Camera body - 5%
If you're taking potato quality pics, stepping up to a $1500+ full frame body and good glass means you'll be taking higher resolution potato quality pics. Take a class or read a book on photography and you'll notice a real difference.
1) Subject/composition- 35%
2) Lighting - 30%
3) Post-processing - 20%
4) Lens - 10%
5) Camera body - 5%
If you're taking potato quality pics, stepping up to a $1500+ full frame body and good glass means you'll be taking higher resolution potato quality pics. Take a class or read a book on photography and you'll notice a real difference.
1) Subject/composition- 35%
2) Lighting - 30%
3) Post-processing - 20%
4) Lens - 10%
5) Camera body - 5%
If you're taking potato quality pics, stepping up to a $1500+ full frame body and good glass means you'll be taking higher resolution potato quality pics. Take a class or read a book on photography and you'll notice a real difference.
a7c is a noticeably smaller camera compared to a7iii and the likes. not surprisingly, it has smaller grip/evf and less buttons/dials. This smaller size is what made me finally jump from long history of Sony APS-C (latest was A6500) to full-frame. the smaller/lesser stuff doesnt bother me too much. the eye-af/RealTimeTracking/TouchTracking etc. are impressive bonuses to the smaller size. the excellent kit lens is a must have imo (fits like a glove on this cam) but if you are not sure for some reason (slower aperture), you can always snag it later on the bay under $300. Tamron/Samyang have so many inexpensive awesome lenses, its like going down the rabbit hole, so ill spare your wives.
while the menu system is cumbersome, i have learnt many customisation features/tricks from Mark Galer/Mike Smith videos, so much so that i do not miss having more buttons/dials and rarely need to dive into the menu.
bottom line: if you actually like small size and dont mind the resulting compromises, a7c is well worth cost diff over a7iii. vice-versa if you prefer bigger size and its resulting benefits (grip/evf/more buttons,dials) i think you will be happy with the a7iii BUT may want to wait for a74 (possibly in next 6 months) to avoid buyers remorse (at a cost ofcourse).
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95% of you not making money off doing anything professionally with photos are fine with the A6100/A6400/A6600 for photo and video. If you are making money, the A7 line makes sense. The a7iii is getting older but still a very good camera. It is my primary for wedding videography and client sessions. The a6600 will also blow you out of the water. Don't discount it just because it is a crop. I can use this in 90% of my situations until i hit very low light dances
Either way... anything from the A7iii release date forward is a great camera.
Don't forget the lenses. Tamron makes a great zoom trio.
1) Subject/composition- 35%
2) Lighting - 30%
3) Post-processing - 20%
4) Lens - 10%
5) Camera body - 5%
If you're taking potato quality pics, stepping up to a $1500+ full frame body and good glass means you'll be taking higher resolution potato quality pics. Take a class or read a book on photography and you'll notice a real difference.
In all seriousness though, it really should be an AND of those elements, not percentages as a photo made with improper care or consideration for subject, composition, etc... will always be a crap photo.
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