Sony A7C II: One Year Later, Is It Worth It?

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0:00 Intro
1:12 Features I Love
3:30 Sponsor: Artlist AI Voiceover
4:43 Features I Don't Like
7:47 A74 vs A7CII
9:40 Final Thoughts

[RandumbTech]

Bought my A7Cii two months ago and it quickly became my most used camera. Sold my A7RV tonight because it was collecting dust. Very balanced review and boy do I wish it had a joystick too!!

[CC-gtro]

Instead of upgrading my camera, i bought top components around my existing camera a7c which is already solid in photo/video. My package is top and fits every scenario.

[stevenwaldstein]

Thanks for the video. I own both the A7CII and A7CR and use them as my travel cameras. I’m trying to keep my lenses in that kit small and light so I’ve added the 16-25/2.8 G and 24-50/2.8 G along with the 70-200/4 G II. I only shoot stills though. Still going back and forth on the 16-35/2.8 GM II since it’s really not that big, we will see. Take care.

[PaulFeinberg]

I still love my a7c GEN1 its my real estate beast and perfect for taking with me to Disney with the family. I really do love the size. It tempts me to sell my a7siii and get the ZV-E1 because I like the small cameras for sure. Great video as always!

[maruwaanmoses]

You are right about the dynamic range. It’s noticeably weaker than the A74 too which is strange considering that they share the same sensor. I own both and tested them head to head over a few months in various conditions. The A74 is always better in the shadows and highlights. Kudos for a top video man 👌🏼

[katie]

this is just the video I needed! currently debating between the ac7 ii and the zve1 as an upgrade to my zve10 - so this was helpful info!

[justonbrazda]

I just got one. Got the 24 and 40mm little Sony lenses also. I already have all the big lenses.

[TravelTasters]

Perfect timing :D I'm just selling my a7s3 because I don't film professionally that much anymore and I'm wondering what to buy instead. I was hesitating between zv-e1 and a7cii and I already have the answer ;)

Do you think the 16-35 f4 pz lens will be ok? It is intended to be used as a universal wide-zoom mainly for vlogging + sometimes some photos. I care about the size, because so far I've always used several lenses. Alternatively, I'm thinking about buying the 16-35 f2.8 gmii and simply having one great lens for years, a bit large, but basically serving forever.

[juliegreller]

Love my A7cii with 24mm 2.8 G lens! I had been a Canon girl for 50 years!!

[rechertz]

if i remember correctly, Sony on its help guide says Slog 3 preserves shadows but slog 2 is primed for highlights, not the other way. If u are over exposing without false colors and only zebra then best to expose at 55-60 zebra for ur subject which u will have to bring down in post to 41 for slog 3 and 34 for slog 2 and highlights clips at 94 for slog3 and 100 for slog2 .

[DarylPemberton]

Has anyone noticed his funny titles of himself in the beginning of the videos

[stkuj]

Form factor & value for money punches way above ... IMO, the "C" line is sets Sony apart from its competitors.

[thanyawong]

One disadvantage of A7Cii is very slow start up when I turn it on. I miss many pictures.

[Pfagnan]

Yup great little camera - fast too! I use my Tamron 17-50mm f4 a lot with it. Got a nice Smallrig cage to extend the grip. 10 bit 4.2.2 is great! It did overheat on me in a very hot church loft once but still recorded video for 1hr10minutes📸

[PhilKnall]

Love my a7cii. The only real thing i want from it is a faster readout sensor (and maybe as you mentioned, dynamic range). Would love if they made a a7cS.
Btw ive never forgotten my SD card since someone told me they leave the door open if they remove the card.

[ProBioMech]

Waiting for my A7CII and the 16-35 GM II to arrive

[Whaever_]

I don't understand the "not overexposing by 2 stops" comment in comparison to the A7SIII.
Isn't the A7CII supposed to have the same sensor as the A7IV and isn't the A7IV supposed to have better dynamic range than the A7SIII (though FPS and much more rolling shutter cripple it)?
I generally shoot A7SIII at +1

[tariq-ally]

Do you have 2 A7cii's? Was thsi filmed with an A7cii?

[cookisdope]

For video (mostly vlogs) would you suggest this camera over FX30?

[Real_Matt]

would you recommend A7C II over sony A74?