Check out the latest Best Buy top deals! go.magik.ly/ml/21xac/ A7RV is on sale right now! On sale right now!!! go.magik.ly/ml/21zbk/ Oh...and did you see what's coming next???

@frankvitucci6156

2 ай бұрын

what is coming next

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

@@frankvitucci6156 check the end of the video lol

I bought the A7RV when it was released. I am very happy, although it cost this retiree dearly, budget wise. I am 70, have shaky hands and wear glasses. The camera's AF is a joy to use and makes my life so much easier. The A7RV has made me a lazy photographer, though. I realized that shots taken in auto mode are quite impressive. In post, all I do, most of the time, is play with contrast and brightness, for the most part. This camera is incredible. I don't do video much so, this camera is perfect.

Good thoughts! Great camera for sure! Looking forward to new content with it!

Thanks for the video; I bought an a7RV at Christmas through B&H when the holiday discount was stacked on top of an edu discount. It's a great camera.

I’ve had this camera since last year and love it, paired with the 50 1.2 it’s 🔥

Already bought one and I LOVE IT!

The only thing that bugs me about mine is that even though it has the same AI chip as the zv e1, we haven’t gotten an update for the auto reframing/tracking feature. Hopefully Sony delivers that to us one day!

I got a7r5, a9iii, a7iv, and a7iii... they all serve their purpose... i prefer the a9iii for autofocus but a7r5 for the resolution

@paiman_

15 күн бұрын

You got all 4 of them? Wow. That's quite a bit of money spent.

LOVE mine too. FYI not seeing any A7RV Top Deal on Best Buy today. Actually no major deal on any Sony Cam there today. Great vid Dan, thanks for reminding me everything I love about this incredible tool.

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Dang, was worried the sale wouldn't last lol. I recorded this last week so not long ago!

I went from Sony A7RII to A7RV and was considering on getting the A9III and ended up getting the Hasselblad X2D instead because I wanted resolution and dynamic range. Yes A7RV is my work horse for all my photography needs.

If there's anybody we can trust for camera reviews, it's Dan. Excellent video, amigo. I feel guilty owning two cameras and it looks like you have a multitude there. Haha. More power to you. Always wanted to get into the R series but those files are so huge.

@learningcameras

17 күн бұрын

Appreciate that! I definitely don't own most of the cameras lol... they are mostly just testing for upcoming tests. This is my first R camera purchase as well. The file size was definitely a deal breaker before for me but storage prices have come down and computers are faster so finally taking the plunge

Just snatched up an a7rV and a 24 GM for $3500, coming from the a7iV, I’m very happy so far! Great review!!!

@learningcameras

23 күн бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy the new setup

Great rundown Dan, thanks! I’ve enjoyed watching your brand/gear journey over the years… I’m currently with an A7iv and looking seriously at stepping up to the A7RV or stepping down to the Fuji X… same reason, namely reach. The Crop mode on the A7R5 still renders 26mp and affords a serious reach boost. I agree with your thoughts on the sensor as well. 90% of photos taken via Sony platforms that give me that “Wow” factor are the RV or RIII… even the colors on the A7R5 I tend to pick over the Nikons (to my extreme surprise). Great to have great choices. The X-H2 is the only other contender. I’ve bought all my children high-end used Finepix bridge cameras and just love the JPEGs their 20mp cameras render… I just need to rent a Fuji and see if I enjoy it… I haven’t really enjoyed the A7iv for some reason… it’s everything I need, but I don’t like shooting with it for some reason (LOVE my 50-400 though!). Thanks again!

I actually have the A7RV & the A9 III and they are both great cameras! The A9 III is a beast when it comes to speed and AF. And the A7R5 takes amazing photos. Stills and landscape. Interesting that you mentioned the Z8. I have a friend who got one and tried his out and YES I do like it. But I have been so ensconced in the Sony ecosystem that it would not be logical to switch. And I personally think Sony's line up of GM lenses is great! Plus I like the form factor of the Sony cameras better.

I just bought one and played with it today and wow am i glad i did buy it.

@learningcameras

Ай бұрын

Hahaha, awesome!

Can you point me in the direction in the settings for that feature you mentioned about it locking the focus until the subject comes back to frame please?

I own the Sony A7RV and it is one of the best cameras that I own, to include, an A7SIII, A9 and A7IV. It has everything that you could possibly want in a camera and all of my cameras do have specific purposes. The thing that I love about Sony is how customizable it is, any button can be changed to something else. No camera is perfect, but no other camera has this type of customization and Sony isn’t stopping no time soon. If I were going to buy a Nikon right now, it would be a Nikon ZF

@debruce

2 ай бұрын

I really want a Nikon Zf, if only they had a better articulated screen to shoot from above... don't like the stick out flippy screen.

@pritamaries

Ай бұрын

You have all the line ups of Sony :-) So, let me ask you this. I am planning to upgrade from A73 and A7C. I am planning to buy two of A7RV , as i want to use it both for photo and video heavily. Would you recommend ? Is it good in lowlight ?

@paiman_

15 күн бұрын

​@@pritamariesDon't buy A7RV if you want to do a lot of video work. It has terrible rolling shutter due to the sensor readout. Go for a hybrid camera like A7 IV.

@pritamaries

15 күн бұрын

@@paiman_ thx man

@sidvicious3129

14 күн бұрын

@@pritamaries here is what I would do, I would get the A7RV primarily for photography, even though it can do video, it does have rolling shutter, but no one whips their camera around like seen in KZread videos. Scenes are planned and done in segments for video and later put together and color graded. I would also buy an FX3 primarily for video, because its low light capabilities are outstanding (and unmatched, my business partner has one) and shutter angle will be coming to the Fx30 and Fx3 sometime in September 2024. In the Fx3 and Fx30, Cine EI makes getting proper exposure super easy and the body has a fan in it for super hot weather. These two cameras would give you the greatest latitude and the FX3 practicality has no rolling shutter. Even the A7IV has rolling shutter.

I love mine! Nice review, Dan.

If you are photo-centric and can afford it, then the A7R V is an amazing camera. For travel/hobbyists, consider the smaller-body A7CR. For a more general purpose/hybrid travel camera, get the A7C II - it is basically a travel version of the A7IV plus AI tracking. I got the A7R V for serious hobby landscape/portrait photos. I don't normally shoot a lot of video - I'm pretty happy with my iPhone for most video shots. My iPhone is actually why I got the A7R V. Why? Because I need a camera that is a compelling step up from the iPhone. The iPhone's killer feature is that I always have it with me and it is "good enough" for most situations. I need a big camera that justifies getting out all the gear and lugging it around - the A7R V is that camera to me.

I bought it when it first came out and I absolutely LOVE IT

This is an absolute dream camera. I own a A7Riii which i am very happy with, but the new AF really temps me.

I've had my A7RV for a year now. It was a very very tough decision as I really don't need the higher MP. That being said, all the other features won me over. I love the AF, but even more so - the AWB & skin tones are spot on! The A7RV video is weak due to pixel binning. I use my A7Cii for video instead. I do feel the A7V will be the best hybrid when it comes out.

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

If you use the crop modes on the A7RV, they won't pixel bin...it's oversampled so try those out. Obviously not full frame anymore but still awesome quality and great when you actually NEED a tighter shot

@IRFAN-po5sz

Ай бұрын

I have A7Cii , I mainly love to capture video. I am just getting ready to exchange it for A7R5, I thought that R5 is capable to produce much better video due to the large sensor. But you are saying that A7Cii is better in video. I am confused??

@learningcameras

Ай бұрын

@@IRFAN-po5sz The A7CII actually has the same sensor size so the only sensor difference with the A7RV is more pixels and more pixels is usually a bad thing for video. More pixels mean slower readout speeds (more rolling shutter) and usually less detail because the camera can't oversample all of those pixels without stressing the processor. So if you are shooting 4k24, the A7CII will actually look better since it oversamples the entire 7k sensor while the A7RV uses a lesser quality pixel bin. However, the A7CII will overheat faster, has more of a crop in 4k60, doesn't have an amazing screen or viewfinder, and doesn't have hardware features like dual CFexpress cards so the A7RV is better hardware even though it does have some limitations for video. It's more off a tradeoff than an upgrade

@IRFAN-po5sz

Ай бұрын

@@learningcameras thank you so much for detailed information.i decided to retain 7c2 instead to replace with 7R5.

I can definitely relate. Went from A1 to A7r5. Man i really wish a7cr had the a7r5 screen style. Someone need to make that.

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

It's crazy but yeah, with the exception of speed, the A7RV feels like an upgrade in every other way

@paak316

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras agreed.

would love to see you do a setting for the A7r5

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Working on it!

Even though I don’t plan to replace my rV anytime soon, I was happy to see your post, which confirms my decision to buy it about a year and a half ago (😂). I love it for all the reasons you mentioned. Other things: with a CFexpress A card it processes faster than the Riv and previous version 3 cameras - so switching from photos to video is not as much a problem (because of slow buffering) for what I do. The IBIS is fantastic. One thing I noticed that while focusing is amazing, my old A9 does a little better with birds in flight that are flying toward the camera. Another negative, I feel the rV screen is more vulnerable (I posted in a live stream you had a while back about that). BTW, if you are on a budget the a6700 seems to behave similarly to the A7rV - it is a cropped sensor version of it. It’s great for video too, though IBIS is not as good, and I don’t like the flip out screen. The new smaller cameras are so much better than the old ones. Another positive for A7rV, there were firmware updates to three zoom lenses - the original 70-200, the 100-400 and the 200-600 specifically for performance on the A7rV, which made me happy.

@learningcameras

Ай бұрын

Agreed although what I like about the A7RV is you don't HAVE to flip out the screen...you can still keep it in the camera and just tilt it which makes it less vulnerable and you can flip it closed so it doesn't get scratched when moving around in your back or hanging on a strap.

@karn3094

Ай бұрын

@@learningcameras exactly!

After getting the Q3 at end of 2023 sadly my A7R5 is kept in my hotel room safe during overseas travels… just can’t seem to put down the Q3 even though it’s limited by that fixed F1.7 lens…. Maybe if I bought the lighter & compact 24-50 F2.8 lens will spark my interest again to use A7R5… just find it too bulky to walk with it whole day

I have had my a7rv just about a year now. Traded in my a7riv for it and just to flip out screen alone was worth the upgrade. And the new autofocus and focus breathing during video it's truly a great camera for portraits and some video work. I'm glad I upgraded and I was thinking about getting the A9iii to replace my original a9 and changed my mind. Next camera will be the A1ii. This year instead of getting another camera like I do every year I am waiting for Apple to come out with the new M3 Mac Studio Ultra and M3 IPad Pro to replace my aging M1 iPad pro and M1 Mac mini. Then by the time Sony comes out with the new A1ii my computer setup will handle everything even smoother

@brendamzambrano9776

2 ай бұрын

Tax write offs or your own money? lol

i just bought a a7r5 for 2980 euro - brand new from E-infinty.

Have you checked the rolling shutter performance with the IBIS settings maxed out, a stabilized lens, and the APS-C crop? I’d be interested to know if you see an improvement in that situation. I’ve rented an S5IIx this week to try before I potentially buy, and I was very impressed to see the rolling shutter practically disappear once I applied the recent firmware update and used open-gate APS-C mode with the IBIS maxed out along with a stabilized lens. Edit: I just saw that you also owned an S5IIx. If you still own it then you really should revisit it with the new firmware. It would actually make for a great video on your channel. The improvements are massive compared to the S5II I rented last year.

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

With ibis it's usable handheld but any fast pans and you'll see rolling shutter. If you use the APSC crop modes, this becomes more like other cameras so you'll still see rolling shutter but it's a tolerable level. Haven't tried the new S5IIX firmware yet so I definitely will do that!

I might have to try it out. I love what I’m getting from the Z8 however.

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Yeah I mean the Z8 is great. Autofocus improves a bit with Sony which should be obviously because they have a head start with mirrorless but the Z8 is insanely awesome with video features and frame rates

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Biggest advantage to Sony right now is awesome lens options that don't weigh a ton lol. My Nikon 50 1.2 is a freaking brick!

@Philly2tall

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras that 50mm 1.2 is freaking insane. I hear good things about it but I will stick to the 50mm 1.8 or wait for a third party option. Sony lens selection is top notch for sure!

@niconic6660

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras love the sony 50mm 1.2 so much .. hoped for a 85mm 1.2 from sony -.-

Hey interesting review! I have an FX3 and an S7 RM3. I cannot use the RM3 as second cam since its 8 bit. Also I need a Photocam. Its not as much of im Importance, but I rather: Sell my RM3 replace it by a RM5. Or buy annother FX3. I would only use the RM3 for interviews on a tripod. Thus 8K could be interesting, to make Reels out oft 16 by 9 content. But very important: Can I mix both codecs? Without any issues? I the RM5 a bad Video Camera? Maybe better get an 7IV instead. I have no clue how "bad" the RM5 is in terms of Video. Lets say on a highend level comparison. Appreciate your reply a lot :)

@learningcameras

Ай бұрын

So yes, the A7RV is a great 2nd cam to the FX3 for video because it does match well plus you have the 8k option or the ability to do a 1.5x S35 crop which still gives you oversampled 4k 10bit video. The RM5 will also get you the same codecs without an issue. The only potential issue on the A7RV is that it does have a small crop factor with 4k60 and the camera doesn't fully oversample in regular full frame 4k24 where the A7IV can oversample 4k24. But the A7IV has more of a crop in 4k60 so a tradeoff, can't shoot 8k, and doesn't have the same hardware features. If you want the most detail from the A7RV, you just need to shoot in the S35 crop modes where the camera can oversample

Hi Dan , great Videos ... two Questions .. whats the best Videocentric CAM @ Sony and @ all ? What for a great Lense did you used for shot @2:41 ? Thanks for reading.

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! So video only would be the Sony FX3 but if you need a hybrid photo/video camera, Sony doesn't have a great one. I prefer the Nikon Z8 and even the Canon R6II as 1 camera to do everything on. I shot that image with the Sony 50mm F1.2

@niconic6660

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras thank you very much

@DA-yd2ny

Ай бұрын

@@learningcameras a couple of months ago the A7 IV was your favourite

@learningcameras

26 күн бұрын

@@DA-yd2ny I upgraded...took me a year to decide to do it and in that time, the A7IV was my main photo body and video as long as it was 4k24

What I need is Sony to drop the next version of the A1 as I need a workhorse camera that can do it all, I shoot sports photography and videography like 75% but the other 25 I need it for every other type of photoshoot and video job that could potentially come my way😭

Thought for sure you would be using something like a Red/ Blackmagic type cameras for your pro work. Sony does lead the way in the FF hybrid camera market with them pulling the others along for the ride into the future of camera technology!

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

I use the FX3 mostly for my video work and then will rent something else or team up with someone who has something like a RED when needed. But most jobs I do are fine with the FX3

I almost bought the A7RV, the super high rolling shutter didnt do it for me because it was almost the same as the A7RIV so i waited and almost bought it like 3 times, i ended up being more happy because a global shutter was what i wanted all along. If i could i would buy this a7RV also, this high MP is just awesome for almost everything, the only issue is that i do more sports.

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, if you do more sports, rolling shutter could be an issue. Sony has gone very Niche with their cameras lately so they have a camera for everyone, but no 1 camera that does everything well except maybe the super expensive and somewhat aging A1. So the A9III (also crazy expensive) is 10x better than anything else for speed but suffers with quality, the A7RV is the best for dynamic range/quality but is slow, and the SIII/FX3 is the best for low light/high speed video but is crazy low resolution. Nikon & Canon have gone for more of the let's make 1 camera do everything well theme

@henakos

2 ай бұрын

Gyro stabilisation can solve rolling shutter in video. But it takes 1 more step to do editing.

Hi Dan, many thanks for the overview on the A7rV. I am primarily a 4k60 video guy, and I like the new AI autofocus system in this camera. I do not shoot slow motion video at all, but the 4K60 is my preferred frame rate and resolution for my video work. My question here is do you feel that the 4k60 on this camera is clean and sharp, and is the “rolling shutter” in the 4k60 mode too much, or is it negligible and usable? Keep in mind that I am not concerned with the slight crop that 4k60 has. Many thanks for your input. BTW, unlike some, I do not like the blur of 24fps at all. I prefer the immediacy and vibrancy of 60fps. Just thought I’d throw that in-lol.😊👍

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Hey! So 4k60 on this actually looks really good and is clean and sharp BECAUSE of the crop. Downside of the crop is it's tough to get a super wide angle shot and it's not the full frame look, but the upside is it allows the camera to handle the crazy amount of pixels and maintain a clean sharp image. Rolling shutter is actually improved if you go to the crop modes on the A7RV, it's only in full frame where it can be a bit of an issue when shooting handheld with a lot of movement or doing fast pans. In the crop modes it's controlled enough that you should be good with it

@jeffreyfleming4016

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Dan. I really appreciate it…😊👍

I felt the same about the A9 III. I was so excited and then they priced me out. I rented it and it's pretty good. But it's not worth that amount of money and I need more resolution than 24 MP. The dynamic range concerns were kind of overblown in real life scenarios. What I really want is an R5/Z8 competitor, but that's the A1 and it's $6500.

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

I was almost certain the A9III would be the R5/Z8 competitor...but yeah, the price and decision to push speed over anything else looks cool in a press release where 120fps is stupid fast compared to the competition but is less likely to make the other 97% of us who are rarely using 30fps buy it

@DieHardEddieEdwards

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras Going through that many images is brutal. It’s kind of a terrible experience.

It's an amazing camera, the image quality is class leading.

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Can't get away from that fact. Just about medium format quality for a fraction of the cost and with better autofocus haha

I have this camera since it hit the shelves.I honestly think it's the best camera on the market right now and I have many cameras !

Im a Lumix s5ii owener. Watching videos like these makes me appreciate the camera even more. As a price point. Courses the A7rv has better specs but its specs i would never use so over time that 3k price would never feel justified. I could get an S5iix with two lens and have enough left to get canera cage an extra batteries for what the the A7rv body would cost.

@frankvitucci6156

2 ай бұрын

I was about to get a S5IIX but they stopped the bundle deal. So bummed

@orinorio1

2 ай бұрын

@@frankvitucci6156 keep checking or even get the S5ii. The x gets talked about more as it has pro res but you need an external ssd card so would have to get a side bit along with a good ssd card. I got the S5ii with 2 lens for less then 2k as it was a return. With the spare cash I had was able to get the 35mm 1.8 lens along with camera cage and a few extra batteries. Then got the Atomos NV second hand witch let's me shoot pro res . Though now with the new FW I can just recored Proxy so now I don't need pro res. Keep looking and you'll get a good deal

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

S5II is an amazing camera...have a few videos on that series and it's awesome. I do hope Panasonic goes a little higher end with a new camera because I could really use full frame 4k60 for video and Panasonic doesn't currently have anything that touches the FX3. Obviously those have a much higher price but I use 4k60 a TON and need 4k60 with wide angle lenses so they don't have a camera that really suites me personally just yet. But I still recommend them for the price!

@orinorio1

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras the Sony cameras also have 1.5x crop at 4k60. Reading about it seems the higher the MP on a camera the more crop there will be. Maybe in the future that won't be the case. I only shoot 50fps in 4k when I do slow mo so never been an issue for me. If I want it wider I just shoot 1080 at 100fps. Also tend to just use the 35mm 1.8 and will be getting the sigma 16mm 1.4 for L mount soon.

Thanks for this informative video. I agree with you that as of today April 2024, Sony A7RV is the BEST camera for stills. However, I think it's NOT good enough for video because of its 60 megapixel sensor that creates a lot of noise in the video compared to that of 24 megapixel. I'd rather have a camera with 24 - 33 megapixel sensor that produces photos with less quality but videos with better quality. I'm waiting for A7V.

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

So I agree with you for video, no question 60mp is bad for video for a few reasons. The problem is that it's the best hybrid camera Sony has right now under $6k. I was hoping the A9III would be the 24-33mp camera with amazing video and amazing photo, but Sony decided to go global shutter with that which has advantages with frame rates and no rolling shutter but didn't help the quality and greatly increased the price. I wouldn't be surprised if you have to wait over a year on the A7V

This is Sony's Perfect Rolling Shutter A7R camera. Only way for Sony to beat their A7RV is to go Global Shutter with the future A7RVI.

I got mine at the beginning of March. Luckily B&H still honored the sale price and refunded me the $432.50 difference! I upgraded from the A7III and rarely shoot video so I am very happy with my decision, so far.

@lewcehjitl3282

2 ай бұрын

Customize the center dial button to aps-c crop mode super easy to switch on the quickness

@joey.3200

2 ай бұрын

@@lewcehjitl3282 I have mine set to the AEL button. I love it so much. I even decided against the 70-200 GM II because my 135 GM is so good and sharp even cropped in. Also, I was originally planning on upgrading to the A1 II when it comes out, but I feel like I might miss all these megapixels if I do l!

@joey.3200

2 ай бұрын

@@lewcehjitl3282 I have mine set to the AEL button. I love it so much. I even decided against the 70-200 GM II, because my 135 GM is so good and sharp even cropped in. Also, I was originally planning on upgrading to the A1 II when it comes out but I feel like I'll miss all these megapixels if I do!

I have s3 wit 50 1.2 Gm I really just want more quality for shooting music videos …should I get this for daylight shooting and night shoots that I only do with aputure 300x ? I think shoot 8k but rendering video 4k would give a more professional look than I can get out of the s3 am I wrong?

@dndvisuals843

Ай бұрын

Plus I would still have s3 for extreme low light video shoot and for 4k 120 with my cf express card

@learningcameras

26 күн бұрын

This really won't give you better quality. You might get a tiny bit more detail shooting with this in 8k or an oversampled mode but the difference will be small and the S3 has more dynamic range and a lower noise floor which makes up for the difference. I would continue using the A7SIII personally

@dndvisuals843

26 күн бұрын

@@learningcameras appreciate u I feel the same way honestly feel stuck here in s3 land 😂

I bought mine when it came out and some times I feel that is too much camera but….I’m ok with that 😊

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

18 months later and it still seems like a good choice so well done lol

@MR-si2cd

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras I’m shooting a wedding in two weeks and want to rent a second body and was considering the A9III but decided to get an A7RV I like knowing that I can crop in and still have a solid image. I switched to Sony from 2 Nikon D810 because I got tired of waiting for Nikon and 2 months after the Z8 came out and by then it was too late 🤷🏽

Sale is back on!

@learningcameras

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Spread the word...doesn't happen for long

New Sony midrange camera must be coming out soon then.

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

I think it's going to be 2025 personally...Seems a little soon to me

What about low light performance? Compared to the A7iv?

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Very minor difference actually. Obviously more pixels isn't generally great for low light but If you're ok with the A7IV at 6400 ISO, you'll be fine with the RV. Sure it has more noise but small differences. And honestly lightrooms new AI noise reduction tool is so good that grain is pretty much a thing of the past

@jaimeavayu32

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras thanks!!

I just checked Best Buy here in Alaska and they don’t have it on sale right now but its ok because I already have it and shouldn’t buy another one lol but I do love this camera

@learningcameras

Ай бұрын

Back on sale! go.magik.ly/ml/1z2n4/

I'm hearing that two new Sony cameras are in the pipeline. So I wonder. As always. What to do. Shooting with the A73 now. A7R5 seems like the right play. Ah, but what's behind the new curtain? The quandary every single time

@learningcameras

Ай бұрын

Hahaha...absolutely. I'm usually surprised by Sony announcements so I'd say anything is possible! My money is not on a new A7RV yet but again, I'm constantly surprised

Man I’m torn between the a9iii I want it for flash photography and some sport. But I want the A7r5 for the resolution 😢

@ghas4151

Ай бұрын

Get the Nikon Z8/Z9. 😜

@learningcameras

Ай бұрын

I honestly don't think the A9III is better for flash in the real world unless you NEED faster shutter speeds with flash so keep that in mind. Sure, you don't have a flash sync speed but the higher ISO means you need to push shutter much more to get the same exposure and eventually you will hit the limit of the strobe for maximum output because most strobes can't shoot full power faster than 1/1000sec. You get a little more room on the A9III but the minimum ISO shift to 250 cancels out some of the gains. But yeah, Sony has gone very specific with it's cameras lately so there isn't 1 camera that's great for a bunch of stuff

I like mine, but I have to say my biggest disappointment is the barely usable display brightness in bright conditions .

@learningcameras

Ай бұрын

True...and that's true of all Sony cameras right now unfortunately. Blows my mind because Sony literally makes some of the best TV's and even phone screens on the planet so why some of that tech doesn't get passed down to the camera is crazy

@jjkulick

Ай бұрын

@@learningcameras Yes. What if future Sony designed their alpha-cams with detachable displays? Then they might offer an optional brighter display (maybe with it's own built in battery). It probably would be thicker, but could still work 🤔

Hay, Dan. Your reviews are thought-provoking and really well structured. I actually (think I) understand why you're talking about..And really well delivered. Wish you wouldn't concentrate so much on cars that use dinosaur juice though... ;-)

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate that!! Hahaha...if it makes you feel better my personal car is a Model Y Performance so maybe I could shoot with that every now and then :)

so, you got the Camera for Free from Best Buy to review ?

@learningcameras

Ай бұрын

I wish! Definitely not...Paid for the camera out of my pocket and I did it outside of the BB sponsorship. If you want the full story, I actually purchased the camera before the BB sponsorship but hadn't opened the box because I was trying to sell my A7IV first (Selling it now if you're interested!). When BB inquired about a sponsorship in a video and I saw they had the camera on sale, I was like...I should just open the box and use the camera because I wanted to make a video on why I bought the camera anyway, and with it being on sale, it would tie in perfectly!

For a whole month I've been waiting for a review and comparison lenses of Tamron 28-75 g2, Sony 24-50, etc. . You said that yourself in the last video, and as a result I see a completely different video... ☹

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

NAB was last week so I was in Vegas and I had a few other shoots so I haven't been in the studio to finish testing all the lenses yet...coming soon though!

@retrogames9305

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras We are looking forward to it!!!!!!! Because we are faced with a choice and do not know which lens to buy, and 24-50 is already on sale and on Ebay and Amazon. I am sure that your test will put everything in its place.

I always say hybrid shooters starting fresh should just get a Z8. For rez studio shooters used GFX100S.

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

It really is the unbeatable camera spec wise. Nikon definitely needs a few more lenses though

@marcusbeasley3212

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras I've mostly been pretty fine with the native Z options though unless you need something very specific. Only thing I want is a better native 35mm so far. If you're birding Z mount is honestly the better system if you have the budget for the TC exotics.

Key takeaway a9iii is a stupid move by Sony…. Niche camera is just a nice way to put it…

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

I mean, it's the first mainstream camera with a global shutter and 120fps raw files so you have to give them credit for blowing that out of the water. The only stupid-ish part is that they chose to use that sensor in a camera that many people were anticipating would be more mainstream with more pixels, better quality, and way less money. If they just made 2 versions of the A9III, one with the global which would be more niche and the other with a stacked cmos sensor like the A9II with a few more pixels in the $4k range (ie A7CII/A7CR), I'm convinced Sony wouldn't be able to keep them in stock

@alantan3582

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras exactly. Especially a9ii was so old and barely had any upgrade vs a9, so many people were waiting for the a9iii as a cheaper and more updated version of a1. I was also waiting for a stacked sensor a9iii that has good IQ and a7r5 pricing… but no…

I have the Sony A7RIV and Sony A7RIVA, so I still get the same image quality as the Sony A7RV, I do not do video, so I do not need ANY video functions, I do not like fully articulating screens which also makes the camera thicker, but is is nice with the 8 steps IBIS, it is nice with the shutter closing when you need to shift Lenses, it is nice with the EVF resolution, but I would like to se a Sony A7RVI (or another Sony Camera) with an EVF with 1.2x magnification, I would like to see a much menu system that you can customize to what you like and use, fx I would like to turn off ALL video functions and hide them in the menu system, I will also like to see that Sony finally fixes the problem that Sony R-series cameras have with some Lenses that have stabilizer where you get a bit blurred image because the camera cannot figure out to handle both the camera IBIS and the stabilizer in the Lens, I will also like to see the new Advanced In-Camera Authenticity Technology to Address Growing Concerns Around Fake Imagery, thank you very much Sony !

If you could have posted this before the $400 off sale. 🤑

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Dude...tried lol. Was a fast sale! Not sure how sales are determined because when a sale happens, it seems to happen at every reseller but I figured since the camera was 18 months old, that sale price would stick around for more than a few days...I was wrong! I do see an open box one for a few hundred off: go.magik.ly/ml/21zbk/

@IMDABROWN

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras You don't know how many times I looked at your a7CR video. I'm down in near Ft Lauderdale so your perspective of gear is very valuable to me. I'll just wait for the next sale. Thank you 🙏

@learningcameras

Ай бұрын

On sale right now!!! go.magik.ly/ml/21zbk/

@IMDABROWN

Ай бұрын

of course you did something I would do...gave the link for the a7iv 🤣@@learningcameras Thanks. I need to look you up next time I head up that way.

@learningcameras

Ай бұрын

@@IMDABROWN hahaha... Fixed! Absolutely

I have a model 3…..

For me and my pro work..my work hoarse is the A7RV's..the only thing that kinda bugs me about the camera..is the fact that Sony still put and or chose to have 10FPS!! obviously its still does the job but It's so crazy!!!..kinda lazy on Sonys part in my opinion..but come on 10FPS has been in the last 3 iterations of the R line!!!..20 FPS should be at least the standard in the R and 7 lines going forward!..im not asking for crazy FPS like the A1 or the newer A9III of course thats overkill..haha ..I just think 10FPS should be gotten rid of!.. it's going to be 2025, 2026,2027 before you know it..and that gives Sony time to fix this issue!!..haha I hope by the next iteration A7R6 they bump up the FPS!!..please Sony!..lol What's even worse when you shoot lossless medium RAW it's less than 10FPS!!! lol

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, even the A1 is limited to 10fps in mechanical shutter. There is something about the physical design of Sony's shutters that limits the shooting speeds and for whatever reason, the don't allow faster E-shutter speeds on this camera although I'm not sure that would be too useful because the rolling shutter is pretty intense on this. In the next version, I think they will still be limited in mechanical shutter but scan speeds should be much faster so they might go much faster in electronic shutter

HOW IN THE WORLD have you shot a Puma with a Brazilian license plates?!?!? US collector?!

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Hahaha...yeah, US collector. He has a few of them actually. His IG is instagram.com/sp2_gentlemen

I have this camera and Nikon Z8 and pretty well set both up to work in same manner . I shoot events ,portraits and a bit of sports . The Sony wins for dynamic range and screen as the Sony can tilt and also flip but that’s the end . The Nikon is the camera I pick up the most ,the latency ,lack of black outs and insane speed clearly put it ahead of the Sony . Regardless of what you are told the Sony lackluster white balance and color science is real . With the Nikon I consistently make do with jpegs when I don’t feel like or need to do all the editing or when I have to deliver on the go ,I can’t try that with the Sony . The Nikon feels waybettter in the hands and is equally a great option for every kind of photography . I can’t even contemplate going to the football matches with the Sony . If you are invested in Sony or Nikon stay in the system you already have the lenses but if you are purely looking at both from neutral standpoint,the Nikon trumps the Sony . Oh I forgot the video ,that’s not even close. I will eventually sell the A7rv this summer .

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I actually said in this video that the Z8 is the best camera right now in this price range period with the ONLY exception being autofocus and lens options. The Z8 is insane as a camera for video and I wish Nikon would expedite lenses because they need more options and ideally lighter/smaller options as well. I have the 50mm F1.2 for Nikon, Sony, & Canon and the Nikon version is just absolutely crazy how much heavier and larger that is. Sony has a massive head start with lenses but they seem to still be releasing at a much faster pace plus you have Tamron and Sigma making tons of extra options

@OkwyUgonweze

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras I agree with you that Nikon has to fully open their system to third party . It seems at this time there are limited options availed to third party . I don’t know if you have shot the Z8 since the firmware 2.0 . If you properly set up the Z8 after the 2.0 it’s on par and in some occasions better than the Sony a7rv . Finally they made the 3D reliable and that singular improvement has driven the camera to a different stratosphere. A further improvement of the 3D af will surely be perfection .

@Ed_Scott

2 ай бұрын

Have you tried using any of your Sony glass on the z8? If so, how was your experience?

@OkwyUgonweze

2 ай бұрын

@@Ed_Scott I just ordered the megadap adapter hopefully will be here in few days ,I will try the Tamron 35-150 if am satisfied I will keep the lens if not I will sell it and order the Nikon version .

I have sold my SONY A7 IV and purchased a Sony A7R V and the complaint I have is the monitor screen. Sony tech specs rate the screen as being 2,095,104 DOTS and that is meaningless to me and I Imagin pretty well everyone else in 2024. The DOT reading is from forty years ago, but Sony and other camera manufactures use the DOT system because 2,095,104 DOTS sounds impressive however it really means you can’t see the subject matter in bright light on the monitor screen. Cameras with low quality monitor screens are not professional cameras. I can go out in the bright sunlight with my iPhone 15 Pro Max and take a photograph and there is no loss to quality on the screen, I paid far less for the iPhone than the A7R V. The way I deal with this monitor screen issue is to use a Accsoon SeeMo 4K camera monitor device with my iPhone 15 Pro Max that displays 2,000 NITS outdoors. Why should we pay thousands of dollars for cameras with monitor screens that are not viewable in bright light? I do a lot of focus stacking and I need a screen that I can see everything in the shot I am taking using the monitor screen. Most people use their monitor screens for setting up their shots not a viewfinder. The reason Sony and other camera manufacture get away with putting low end monitor screens is that KZread and other camera reviewers never talk about the camera poor quality monitor screens. Your frightened to make any negative comments because you may not get to do a pre-release review of the manufactures latest new camera or miss out on free trip paid by Sony or whoever. Reviews often make their disclaimer at the beginning of their video review and then some reviewers say this is an honest review but should add except for the monitor screen, the monitor screen a very import part of the camera. Camera manufactures need to improve their camera monitor screens and provide the technical information about the screen in NITS given its 2024.

@learningcameras

21 күн бұрын

Bro, I have literally mentioned the screen quality in probably every Sony review INCLUDING my A7RV Review kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIuEwcuSlb3Zn5s.htmlsi=pwuij5JJ__63fELa at 4:04 Take that comment back. I'm not afraid to say anything so actually watch my videos before you lay down accusations

@learningcameras

21 күн бұрын

Stop regurgitating what some youtuber falsely said about youtubers who do reviews. Those are lies. The REAL reviewers like myself have absolutely no issues saying things like they are...even though I did get sent a pre release camera. So stop spreading misinformation and stop watching people perpetuating that lie that we have an issue actually mentioning issues

@alpho2010

20 күн бұрын

@@learningcameras Yes you did, I missed that. My apologies. Keep up the good reviews.

Id doesnt tilt up when youre holding the camera vertically, the only thing I wanted the screen to do. useless.

@learningcameras

3 күн бұрын

Yes it does

Let’s be frank if it not canon it is not in the conversation

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Been waiting a long time on the R5 replacement

To be honest, most of this is just marketing. There are still professional photographers using canon DSLRs.

@SpyderBlackOfficial

2 ай бұрын

Incorrect. DSLRs are on their way out and I've seen people switching over left & right. But you are entitled to your own opinion .

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

The difference between DSLRs and Mirrorless is literally just a mirror....it doesn't improve quality, it just gets rid of the mirror. There are plenty of advantages though to getting rid of the mirror from more intelligent autofocus, faster frame rates, see what you get preview, and quite a few others. But if you just care about the image quality, a mirrorless camera is just a dslr minus the mirror. That said with fast readout stacked cmos sensors and global shutters, the mirrorless camera has now made way for the next leap in technology and they not only get rid of the mirror, but now the shutter which means no wear and tear, no viewfinder blackout, and significantly faster frame rates and that's massive...that's not just marketing. But some pros will still use DSLRs not because they are better but because of personal preference and just to stay unique and those are still valid reasons, just not enough for me to personally give up the massive features of mirrorless

Yes, more than a mistake; loss of time.

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

Dude, it was expensive lol. I was actually waiting on the A9III which I thought would still be a different camera than it turned out to me. Ended up being a little niche to the sports photography market and I personally don't shoot sports or need crazy speeds. It's only AFTER that camera launched I started eying the A7RV again. If Sony offered an A9III with a slightly upgraded sensor for under $5k with speeds like the A9II, I would have been ALL OVER that. The global shutter is great for speed but comes with downsides for everything else along with the insane cost. I want them to put a normal 36MP stacked cmos sensor in that A9III body, bring the cost down $1500, and watch them sell out for years

@j.kimmer1509

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameras You are awesome ...God bless you.

@mbismbismb

2 ай бұрын

@@learningcameraswhy would u want a camera that sucks in low light and noise performance?

@learningcameras

2 ай бұрын

@@mbismbismb Not sure I understand this???