Have I Reviewed These Cameras Before? - Sony a7C ii & a7C R Review For Wedding Filmmakers

With bodies similar to the a6700 and internals similar to the a7 IV & a7R V, the new Sony a7C ii & a7C R make me feel like I have reviewed them before! Are these cameras a good choice for wedding filmmaking? Let's find out!

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0:00 Have I reviewed these cameras before?!
0:50 Similarities to the a6700
2:05 How Sony is differentiating camera models
3:04 a7Cii & a7C R overheating performance tests
6:10 Frame rates & resolutions
7:39 Video & timelapse quality
8:40 Price & should you buy?

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[potatophil]

Again, one of the few early reviewers that does some real world overheating tests instead of all the air-con, room-temp tests of everybody else... :)

[hanysu]

Why there are 8K video clips on A7CR at 8:09? Is it a typo or secret button on your A7CR?

[mattcarlson]

It's so weird that the a7Siii has such good heat management with no fan or vent, yet none of these new cameras have it. I even record wedding ceremonies with the a7Rii, and it's never overheated... not once. That camera came out 8 years ago!

[AnimeWill]

I would love to see an overheat test while using the HDMI port for an external monitor. And maybe using the USB-C livestream.

[HueNarcisWorld]

good, to the point information ! nobody else does outdoor tests in the heat. those times outside are good enough for me.

[TVPALOTINA]

does the sony a7cii heat up and shut down when recording at 4k60fps?

[TheBlackPhoenix]

I thought the a7cR didn't have 8K abilities, but you showed some "8K" footage around the 8:00 minute mark. Was this intentional?

[LaLekASMR]

How the 4k 60p in crop factor mode on the a7cII compare to 4k 60p on a FX30/a6700 when regarding low light? are they virtually the same or a FF sensor is still better even in crop mode?

[akiddanish]

Hi matt, i've been using A6000 camera for 5 years. Im looking to change my camera but still deciding between FX30 and A7Cii. What camera would you prefer since i shoot video only esp wedding.

[nate_thenotso_great]

If you are using an external monitor/recorder, can you also record backup with the camera’s SD? This info is very hard to find!

[patrobertson]

Hello Matt, I'm curious about what has changed with the new models. I have an A7SIII and an A7C. I use the A7C regularly for outdoor weddings in California Las Vegas, and AZ. I have never had any of my cameras overheat at any frame rate. Is the new sensor or new technology somehow causing this issue? Thank you again for your great videos.

[jackpatmoreinc]

How does the A7CII compare to the A7IV when it comes to overheating?

[TeamZulueta]

I’ve been using the A7c for weddings and has not let me down yet. Thinking of upgrading to the A7cII but because of your review, I will pass and maybe upgrade to the A7SIII. :) great review as always!

[chosenideahandle]

Imagine a year later and the a7cii is $200 more than the a7IV for the seasonal sales here in Toronto ($350 CAN).

[JohnDrummondPhoto]

Yours are the first reviews I've seen today that mentions overheating. Of course, yours is the only one shot in Texas. (The Art of Photography didn't take his cameras outside, and he's mainly a stills guy.) This isn't a surprise, given their small size. Physics remains undefeated! Overall this is a good review. Thanks!

[HENGBUNG]

Seems the A7c ii is only a couple of hundreds less than an A7iv. So the only reason to buy the C is to get an ultra compact body.

[pun.watercolor]

Thanks for mak this vedo I do like compact full frame but also concerned about overheating.If you want it Survive morthan that try open every doors of camera SD card/battery /HDMI/mic in "22 Celsius room air " hope it's works.

[SilatShooter]

Appreciate you making a real point of bringing up how important a second card slot is for paid work. Too may YouTubers are glossing over that point in order to sing the praises of these cameras. Which I find disingenuous because these same reviewers scorned Nikon for a single card slot in their mirrorless cameras. Anyone say ...sponsorship??

[clebermarinoofc]

First I would like to thank you for providing your reviews with Portuguese translation! Although I understand most of it, I am not fluent in English. And also congratulate you for your analyzes that are very good!!! Congratulations on the excellent work! Best Regards!

[MavicAirTW]

Thanks for sharing! I would like to see the comparison review between A7CII and A6700. if available. They look exactly the same body and menu.