BETTER than the Sony a7 IV? | Sony a7C II Review

Today we're reviewing the all-new Sony a7C II. A 33MP, full-frame sensor, mirrorless camera, that produces incredible photos AND videos. It’s like a mini a7 IV, with some features that make it BETTER than the a7 IV, while being extremely compact, making it both a travel-friendly camera AND a potential professional workhorse!

Sony a7C II ↴

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🎬 MY FULL FRAME SETUP

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0:00 - Introduction
0:24 - Build Quality
2:15 - Is it ready for Professional Work?
4:06 - Image Quality
5:11 - Autofocus
6:02 - Video Quality
7:37 - Price and Final Thoughts

Keywords: Sony a7C, Sony a7C II, Sony a7C2, Sony a7 IV, Sony a74, Sony ZV-E1, Autofocus Test, Image Quality, Build Quality, Overheating

[balamina]

Thank you so much David, very helpful and informative review! God bless and good luck with your photography!

[PaulFeinberg]

I have the Sony a7c version 1 and love it! It’s my main real estate photography camera plus a b cam to my a7siii. Wouldn’t mind having the version 2 but the version 1 still works great for me. That new mode dial is killer. Great video!

[paigezilba]

Such a great video! I was pretty sold on the A7IV until I watched your video!

[Christianmax]

Wbat about the video fps on 4k?? Does it crop in 4k 60? Are you 100% sure it won't overheat recording long ceremonies unther the sun?

[aiseurnae]

Very tempted to buy this A7CII, I have more Panasonic gear but the detail rendering from their last cameras is just not as good as before.

[alexisagcopra]

With regards to “pro/paid job”, i would say my go around the single card slot is to use external monitor to record both internLly and externally. Which i think, using external monitor is almost always a good practise for video works anyways, since sony cameras back screen arent that great anyways.
And also to invest in reliable cards.
I am confident with that, i have used my OG A6000 and then now the a6700 for wedding photoshoots, did not have any issues with sd card failure (maybe until i run into one, then very likely i will have different feelings towards it 😅😅😅)

Nice review G

[mikebulgakov]

Great video! I’ve been looking at like an upgrade from my current A7RIII and been looking at the A7CII quite a bit! Want something more compact than RIII to travel but also for both photos and videos! Do you think this would make sense? (Feels like 9 megapixels ain’t that big of a drop)😬

[JohnYT]

best camera review i have watched, i love your style

[AMALHI]

Hey man, really been in tune with your videos regarding the ZV-E1. I am mainly wanting to do short form video content and that was my primary option until this was released! How does the CII compare to the ZV in terms of video rendition and capabilites. Im familiar with the housing of the FX3 sensor in the ZV, no crop at 4k60 and minimal cropping at 4k120. What some other video components that you can shed light on that may not be merely spec based but moreso the video the cameras produce! Hope to hear from you soon!

[KipJackson]

Great video I would have considered a A7cii to if I hadn’t just ordered FX30

[mroihpv]

I have a question about a7 c2 . Tere is no joystick on that so how to shift focus when I'm using viewfinder ? Good for wedding ?

[aspilobo]

I hope this video talks about bokeh and background blur… I’m not sure if it won’t get damaged

[ysualize]

I'm still very confused on whether to pick A7IV or A7CII I'm moving from APS-C to my first full frame and can only buy one. I love the form factor and the design of the A7Cii but I can't decide if the lack of dual SD card slot is a big enough reason to pick one over the other. Probably one of the most important decisions in my career(I'm still in my early career). I need advice as I am going to do professional photoshoots.

[timzusa]

Is the great autofocus in the a7C II mostly beneficial for shooting video or photos?

[poikatiikeri]

i’m still considering between a7iv and a7c ii since there’s no joystick, sync speed with flash is only 1/160s and maximum shutter speed with high speed sync is only 1/4000 instead of 1/8000 on the a7iv.

[humphreylitan]

Thanks for this video. I've been deciding between A7IV and A7CII. It will be my first Sony (and full frame) camera, switching from Fuji and Canon. I will also be using this for hobbies and traveling.
How's the low light experience? Did you experience any banding and bokeh issues? These things keep me from choosing A7CII as it does not have a fully mechanical shutter. Apart from that, I like that it's a mini A7IV as I was leaning to this in the first place.

[ceasarmercado]

i have a sony a73 will this be good as a back up camera?

[ParijatVideographyTV]

A7cii not support type A memory card. But All-i bit rate 600mb... which card best for cii ? I am little bit confused about a7iv or a7cii. Basically I am a wedding photographer. My need both photography and Cinematography.

[RensKapoor]

Is sony a7c2 having autofocus problem with samyang lenses.. i just sold my a74 for a7c2 because of the ai chip and user luts. But came across a video that said a7c2 has some autofocus problems with samyang lenses… 😢

[NathanHassani-krbh]

How is the build quality in terms of materials, mostly plastic?