Amazon is selling it for $998 right now - brand new! (Amazon: geni.us/kr-a7ii)

@nickcrawley5960

4 жыл бұрын

Keegan Boulineau Best Buy $999

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like now it's even cheaper than I mentioned in the video then.

@demetriusgonzalez

4 жыл бұрын

@@KeeganRobin 898 on amazon now ;-) about to pull trigger.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

@@demetriusgonzalez awesome!!

@Denspion

4 жыл бұрын

got mine on cyber Monday on Amazon, paid $998 which also included the kit lens!

Thanks for this, really nice video. You've got a great, relaxed, presentation style - a nice change from all the guys who think they have to be hyper to cut through. I just bought a used A7ii with a zeiss f4 24-70 lens, really looking forward to trying it out. Thanks.

Man, you've explained very well, and your calm voice makes this video more engaging!

Just bought my a7ii today and looking up for guides on using the camera. I've learned something new today from your video. Thanks!

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Thx for giving the arguments i am gonna get this as my first camera in a few weeks cant wait

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I'm really happy I could help out :)

My A7ii is arriving tomorrow! It's my first venture into mirrorless photography and I'm so excited. Also your videos are awesome and I'm subscribing!

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Have fun with it! I appreciate the sub 😁

@imkongimchen7385

3 жыл бұрын

Don't buy this camera

@tazjk79

3 жыл бұрын

@@imkongimchen7385 Just love when people write that you shouldn't buy this camera, and then explain why you shouldn't buy it... hmmm

I loved every bit of my A7 II. Currently on the A7R III and it’s been a well deserved upgrade but the A7 II was a great first step into the mirrorless full frame life

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. It was my first step too, never regret it

Nice video dude !

I like your style bro. Keep at it

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude I really appreciate it. Will do my friend!

This was excellent - thanks for making this video, brilliant :)

That's been a really dope video 👌🔥

I find this video very positive and well presented. Good job

Great video man. You’re going to grow soon enough. Keep up the good work!

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you dude!

Awesome video!! And thank you for the buying tips!

@KeeganRobin

3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

There's something about the way you talk that makes this video interesting... Subscribed

@ajproart2

4 жыл бұрын

Has a tone of coolness + knowledge. That's why.

@kennethsayaphet476

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@patrique.taletoria

4 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the series version of Barry Allen , but a cooler vibe.

just got it last january i love it.

nice analysis sir,thanks lot

@KeeganRobin

3 жыл бұрын

Always welcome!

Bravo Keegan, très belle vidéo ! Tu m'as beaucoup aidé dans mon choix ! :)

Your videos are super clean, you earned another sub✌

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that dude!

I’ve had my a7ii for about a year now and it’s been everything I’ve needed to photograph camping, fly fishing trips, kids sports and days at the beach.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yeah it's a perfect carry everyday camera. Which lenses do you use? lightweight ones for carrying around?

@Miguel_Garibay

4 жыл бұрын

Keegan Boulineau I still use the 28-70 kit lens but added the Sony 85mm 1.8 to my inventory. That essentially has very base covered me as an enthusiast/hobbyist just wanting to document family memories and the weekend adventures. There’s a lot better out there, sure but unless you’re a professional photographer, this covers 99% of what I want to capture. Paying an extra grand or two just doesn’t make any sense for the rare occasion when this gear just won’t suffice.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

@@Miguel_Garibay yeah for sure, that kit lens is really nice and covers everyday stuff. Also the 85 is nice for when you want to up the photo game a bit or do some portraits. Nice combo you got there.

I recommend this camera too - bought it last November (new), after being disappointed with a Nikon dslr.... I use this camera for landscape photography mainly, and I am very happy with its performance. Best value for money

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! It's definitely great for landscape. I took it to Iceland and took some amazing shots.

@k.7306

4 жыл бұрын

@@KeeganRobin However, I can't explain why it is said to be an awful camera. Many adviced me not to buy it, and prefer a Nikon D7200 or a Sony 5100 insted, for instance

i Think this convinced me very much... sick video mate...

Subbed , really underrated channel

I was a previous owner of the A7R mark iii and I got it as a gift with sony’s 24-105 G OSS lens to use in coherent with 3D modeling. I lost all my stuff from a house break in, so I got this camera as a temporary backup (cheaper) while I build my pc again, but now I’m starting to enjoy this camera more than it’s big brother, it’s more than enough to suffice my needs. Thanks for video made me appreciate it more

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about the break in... that sucks! glad you're liking the new camera though!

Thanks Keegan, I just bought my a7ii brand new with 85mm F1.8 directly from Sony cny promo Jan2020. Watched your video and reassuring that I've made the right decision, thanks for the vid.

Great video, you've earned a subscriber, keep it up!

Looking forward to buying a a7II. You really helped me

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! (Use my link if you're buying from amazon ;) (shameless plug lol)

Thanks ! Your video really helped me!

My husband bought me a7ii last week for my upcoming birthday and our anniversary.. i love it 😍😍😍😍

I have the A7ii. Only got it in September last year. It's superb at it's price. I'll upgrade to the a7iii at some point in future though as I'd really like 4k video but if you don't care about video this is a superb camera.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%. I did realize that I needed a bit more power for video but still, the video that comes from it isn't bad considering the price. And as I mention 60p is nice to have too.

@KingJvpes

4 жыл бұрын

Been using the a7ii for video for about two years now. It’s not bad at all!

@HeroShotz

4 жыл бұрын

Wait for the a74

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeroShotz If you can afford it and can wait, sure. If you can't afford it or you need a camera this instant, a7ii or a7iii depending on what you can afford.

@worrellthomas3735

4 жыл бұрын

@@KingJvpes What type of videos do you typically shoot. I use the A7ii for real estate videography and I hate it. I cant get crisp clear video for the life of me!

I appreciate that homie 🤞🏾📸🎬

I have the Sony a7ii and am really happy with it, the other thing ppl dont talk about is the mic and headphone Jack that also comes with it.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. The mic jack is so useful. Mic Jack + centre autofocus, you can vlog. You could connect a boom mic and monitor the audio signal with the headphone jack. More advanced: you could also connect a timecode signal and sync external audio to the footage you shoot. So many possibilities.

@desertmav8632

4 жыл бұрын

A recently bought an A7R2 after the price drop and it’s an OUTSTANDING camera! 42mp goodness and I love the colors! The Sony 85mm 1.8 is a SHARP and excellent affordable lens btw!

Got mine yesterday. It’s intimidating. But this video makes me feel a lot better about my purchase. Thanks for that.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the purchase. Enjoy it!

@nickcrawley5960

4 жыл бұрын

@@KeeganRobin Thanks a lot. Your video was really the deciding factor. Everyone was telling me to go with the a6400 because the AF was so much better but I wanted to get into the full frame arena and I'm glad I did. I'm able to get a lot more out of the raw files and I'm actually wowed by the photos. The AF is taking some getting use to when I'm taking pictures in low light but I think that's more of me not really knowing what I'm doing with all the settings. Thanks again for the video.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

@@nickcrawley5960 I'm really glad I could help! Even if you find you're really loving photography and start to outgrow the a7ii, you'll be able to sell it for a good price and upgrade to the a7iii or a7R or something.

I use my a7 ii for 3 years now and it's still absolutely amazing even when I'm not beginner now

@armandorivas4331

4 жыл бұрын

Is eye autofocus basically unusable on your a7ii? I noticed that it worked significantly better on my a6000. In fact, all focusing was better on the a6000.

@crookedfilms4190

3 жыл бұрын

Did you shoot any low light films with it? At what ISO does it start capturing noise?

@poksertv

3 жыл бұрын

@@armandorivas4331 true

@poksertv

3 жыл бұрын

@@crookedfilms4190 from somewhere about 2000-3000

A really nice video, subbed

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Why you don't have 1 million followers is crazzy fantastic video keep going on this camera PLEASE. Anyone buying it will show up,on the Sony 3 way to many people trying to tell you it's king.now off to see more vids from you thanks.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike that means a lot! Definitely gonna keep it up!

Yes I am convinced now to buy this camera thanks keegan lol you should be the spokesperson for this

Thx for the video❤️

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😁

I picked up one used with 1K clicks on it a few weeks back for $500, sold the 28-70 kit lens for $125 so now its my backup to the A7rii i use now for $375. 👍

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, you really scored a nice deal on that one.

@CharlieVN

4 жыл бұрын

epic deal

@nerdMike

4 жыл бұрын

how about the focus? iirc the R2 is the oldest to bring eye af and good af compared to newer models, a7ii is bad compared to it right? I own x-h1, it's not perfect but still solid as autofocus, and I was thinking to A7II but I lose one SD slot and also iso performance seems not so much better compared to my Fuji, speaking of noise artifacts and IQ in general. What's your opinion guys?

@CharlieVN

4 жыл бұрын

nerd Mike the R2 has very competent AF and continuous eye AF. Biggest downside is the slower burst rate, and tiny buffer of 14 frames. It’s an amazing budget friendly landscape/portrait/incidental action camera.

@nerdMike

4 жыл бұрын

@@CharlieVN 📸 thanks, that was my thinking, but still 1600€ new and just a single slot with a tiny battery. I was considering entering Sony FF but I already own D610 which was still good than A7ii as sensor IQ according to Dxo, then I have Fuji XH1 and is good in low light. The total budget with lens is around 1500€ but I find only the A7ii new in budget but very behind in tech compared to my fuji even if FullFrame camera. Need more budget maybe 😞

As someone who has owned one since 2016, used it pretty extensively, I have to say it is a great camera. It's not flawless, but it's really solid. Built is quite good, despite being an early version of IBIS the stabilisation is still very effective, and the sensor resolution is still very competitive. The A7III is a step up with shooting speed, autofocus and eye af, but if you aren't planning on shooting a lot of moving subjects, the A7II is a really nice option. ISO is clean up to 6400 where it starts to become noisy. I also think 24mp's is a good amount, i still crop in on photos, and my file sizes arent gigantic like on larger megapixel cameras (A7RIV for example has a file size of about 139mb per photo which is ludicrous). I shoot portraits and this camera is really nice, and despite the fact i plan on upgrading soon, im going to keep this camera as my back up body. If you're choosing between getting the a7ii and a lens, OR a newer camera body without a lens, I can confidently say you will be happier with the A7II, as these cameras need good glass to really get the most out of their sensors! For portraits, the samyang 85 1.4 umc is a nice budget option, produces pleasing results and is easily adapted onto this camera (another benefit of mirrorless).

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for your thoughts. I used the FE Samyang 85mm AF on this camera and it was a serious portrait powerhouse. I miss my 85mm :(

Do the eos r pls. Youre really convincing lol. New subs here

very wise recommendations :D

Awesome video bro, u got a sub.

i am gonna get this in a few weeks can't wait. loves from Turkey..

@KeeganRobin

3 жыл бұрын

good stuff! You'll enjoy it :)

Super helpfull video!!!!

i am buying it, thanks Keegan.

great video. i have this camera for 3 yrs now. still my go to camera. 👍. best bang for the buck you're just a hobbyist photographer.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I'd probably still be using it if I didn't break my LCD screen on it 😭

If my video helped you out at all, it would mean the world if you could help me back with a good ol' LIKE!

good details thanks

Thank you. I am convinced. 😁

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Happy I could help!

great, man!

What camera did you use in this video? this video was shot with the EOS R? I like the quality.

awesome video thank you greatly

Liked and subscribed ady , now im 100% sure that imma buy this cam tnx dude

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support my friend!

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support my friend!

Great video man, you've certainly convinced me 😂

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Haha that is quite true!

Really good video 👍👍👍👍

@KeeganRobin

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I'm not even a photographer and I'm convinced lol

great vid, new to the channel. Subbed! 😀👍

Thank you Mr. Keagan

This is amazing content!? why have you channel not blown??

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Maybe someday 😄

Thanks bro.. I'm gonna get from the store today!!

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!!!

Great video! I have mine for over a year now, switched from Canon 60D and that was a hyper jump 💫 With Canon I've been using 24105L on a daily basis as an enthusiast and family shooter with a neck pain 😉 Sony took me to the heavens with its IQ, ISO and dynamic range being able to "resurrect" dark photos.... and the lightness . I agree with all your comments, IMO its a great money friendly camera especially if you are more towards photography. I've been trying different lenses with my A7II, sony fe 24-240 (heavy beast), kit (ok''ish to start but definitely not enough for A7II capabilities), canon 24-105 L with arapter (IQ superb but heavy), Sony 50 1.8 (always good to have) and lastly zeiss 35 2.8 and the last one wins all way dawn. It's my never take off lens. A7II with zeiss 35 2.8 is the best match ever. Set is so lightweight and compact that you can have it always with you, literally always. My suggestion for all looking to change and are thinking about new camera. and the budget is not in your favour, take the A7II and buy some good lens for the rest of the money. You can have both used a7ii + zs 35 2.8 for about 1200 eur and its still much cheaper than a7iii body only. Don't afraid to have only 50 1.8 for the start, FF and nifty fifty will do the magic... Greetings

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input! I full agree with you there. My friend uses that 35mm Zeiss with an a7 (the first one) and swears by it. You've got a good setup there too, if you have an adapter you can use any EF lens you have on the a7ii. That's what I'm doing now, EOS R and the a7ii with an adapter if I ever need that camera for secondary stuff. Strange combo now but that's what I've got and I don't feel like spending any more money right now

@Mustafa-xm4uf

Жыл бұрын

Does the a7ii work well for night photography, specifically astrophotography such as for northern lights? What I hear is that Sony is the market leader generally when it comes to dynamic range and retaining details in dark areas of the picture, but should I bet on it for astrophotography?

@MC-yk4wl

Жыл бұрын

@@Mustafa-xm4uf this was 2yr ago and ive updated a few times since, but as far as i remember it was very good to me byt my comparison was vs old Canon 60D. Technology moved foward a lot since. Depending on your budget i would really suggest A7III at this stage (its the king of low light), or surprise surprise APS-C A6600 paired with sigma 1.4 lens... In Ireland you can get used A7III for as low as 1100 like new (if you are not in rush to buy and patient) and A6600 as low as 900e

@Mustafa-xm4uf

Жыл бұрын

@@MC-yk4wl Thanks for the recommendations! Perhaps I should wait a bit more and finally get an a7iii, since I am only looking to buy a full frame sensor. Would be interesting to study the a6600 a bit more. Thanks again!

@MC-yk4wl

Жыл бұрын

@@Mustafa-xm4uf no problem Mate... its all about money after all, i know... but in IRL a7II is ~800e and a7III only +200/300 so it is no brainer, espalecually that a7III is cosmic miles away from a7II , its the edge of the future. I was more pleasantly surprised a7iii improvements over a7ii that a7ii to Canon 60D A6600 is more advanced, kind of IV gen gear but with APS-C sensor. Combined with fast lens 1.4 or fasted can produce stunning low light images with much improved AF system over A7III. Currently i have A7RIV 61Mpx beast, with 26Mpx in APS-C mode, sweet...😉😉

this video made me more comfortable to buy the Sony A7ii, I just spent two hours making a list of what else I should get for the camera. So by next summer, I will have more than enough money for the Sony A7ii, which will give me the options to get the accessories. From there I will be able to continue my little youtube journey and blast myself into the huge career, which I really want.

Very nice review from a nice person.

Hi Keegan. This was helpful..👍🏼 I’m thinking of buying this camera for my movie and short films production. Do you recommend it for use for a professional movie shoot?

I picked this up with the lens kit on sale for $1000 brand new! Was around Christmas time on sale at Best Buy. My first camera and learning on it!

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Certainly a great purchase ;)

Two weeks ago I went with the a6000 used like new for 250 with kit lens. That's a steal for what it's capable. Came from the RX100

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

that is also a great cam, can't go wrong with any of them!

Hi I got mine at 31.12.2019 it was around 1000 euro, down from 1400€ and I am very happy with it. I found a sigma 24 F1.4 and the Sony 24-240 both second hand for very good price, so I joined the Sony world. Extremely happy with this camera.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Can't go wrong with a good Sigma f1.4!

Hey Keegan. Great update. I bought my A7II specifically to use my Canon FD legacy lenses via a Metabones adaptor. Also the Sony hand grip comes in really handy when shooting portraits and adding another Sony battery to your repertoire.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely! I always had that in mind but never got around to buying an FD lens. Maybe I will for my EOS R. And it's true, that hand grip saved my life for shooting events essentially doubling my battery life

Wow i feel very comfortable when watching your vid idk why 😂😂😂, anw im decide to go from a7i to a7ii ,hoping get enough money for it by middle of the year.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it :) you'll definitely like the dynamic range improvement and also IBIS!

Got the old a390 instead. CCD is kinda retro now. Love it

I just bought one, and I'm happy with it except for one thing that no one has mentioned. There is no silent mode. That is, you can't turn off the sound of the shutter, which is possible with some Sony cameras. So it makes it less useful for street photography or other kinds of photography like "behind the scenes on a film" shoots where the photography must be absolutely silent. Fortunately I have a Sony a6500 that I can use in those situations.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

That's great of you to point out. If you need a silent shutter, you should definitely upgrade to the A7iii at least

thank you bro!

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I have an a7ii, the main reason I bought it was how well it adapts vintage lenses. You can use cheap lenses that are very sharp for nearly nothing. The IBIS helps with stability and it has focus peaking and zoom. Currently all my lenses are manual focus. And I love it

@anhariraushanfikri6089

4 жыл бұрын

agree! i used smc takumar 50mm f1.4 for paid gigs until i bought the fe 85mm f1.8

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Good point!!! Some Canon FD lenses can be dirt cheap and the adaptors cost hardly anything

@LZAce

4 жыл бұрын

There are several good old lenses. My favorite ones are: SMC takumars 50mm f1.4 Canon FD 35-105mm f3.5 macro (excellent walk around lens) Mir-1b 37mm f2.8 (nice for video it comes with a declicked aperture) SMC takumar 28mm f3.5 I think you can get all of them for less than 100 bucks on e bay

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

@@LZAce I'm going to look into those! The biggest reason I kept my a7ii as my secondary camera to my new EOS R is because I can adapt many of the same lenses to both cameras, including FD and probably a lot more.

@LZAce

4 жыл бұрын

@@KeeganRobin if you have an FD camera you can save a little with adapters. If you buy an FD to E mount and an m42 To FD you can use all your lenses on all cameras with 2 adapters instead of 3. I think you can do something similar with Pentax k mount and Nikon F

The A7 II is my dream crush. Maybe I'll finally get her this year. I parted with the gx85 already.

@StaffViet2009

4 жыл бұрын

Don't, g85 is much better, if weight and video is your concern....full frame is wallet breaker, so think twice 🤔

Dude you killed this review vid. Liked and subscribed! I have the a6400 and love it but I find myself needing a photo camera while using my a6400 for video. I was thinking about getting the a7rii. What are your thoughts on that combo, or would you recommend the a7ii instead?

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Apart from the resolution I think the a7rii has some more advanced features so if you can afford that, you'll be happier. Definitely, having the higher resolution for photography is a great thing too.

@baz.adventures957

4 жыл бұрын

@@KeeganRobin Thanks for that!

Very informative. I’ve had my D7100 for about 5 years, and I am trying to take the next step. Price wise the Sony is much better than the D750 (and lighter). This gives me lots to think about!

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Always a tough call but remember no matter what you get, as long as it enables you to create that's all that matters!

Nice Vid Keegan. I just bought an a7sii because I'm a cinematographer and rarely do photos but I would agree that if you do both photo and video, the a7ii would be a fantastic option if you're on more of a budget and want some extra money for nice lenses instead of blowing all your money on the body and having to settle for crappy lenses. Here's my extra .02 pro tip for anyone interested in getting their hands on some cheap Zeiss lenses. Zeiss lenses (for anyone new to the world of lenses) are arguably the best lenses money can buy. They generally sell for thousands of dollars. Zeiss lenses go way back to ancient photography times and were expensive even way back in the day before DSLR cameras. Back then they made lenses for older cameras but still incredibly sharp well built lenses that even today still cost $300-$700 dollars. This is significant because most other vintage lenses of other brands are like $50-$300. Why are people willing to pay so much for these vintage lenses? Because they are still amazing and allow you to get crazy good tac sharp pictures and beautiful video footage and as a result are still to this day in high demand. I just bought a couple of the "Contax" Zeiss lenses on eBay in mint condition for a song. $439 for a 24mm prime lens and $249 for a 200mm prime lens. One made in Japan and the other made in Germany. You just need a lens adapter to mount them to the Sony E-mount cameras. I just bought a "Metabones Contax/Yashica Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera T Adapter" which you can get for $99. you can get cheaper adapters but Metabones is one of the best brands and they're just built better and allow you to mount directly to the tripod or gimbal to take the pressure off the camera mount when using heavier lenses. The only downside is if you rely on the lenses automatic functions such as autofocus and electronic aperture control which will not be supported. I don't rely on that stuff so it didn't bother me at all. Everyone is different and has their own unique needs so it all depends on what you need. Anyway sorry for the long post. Just figured I'd share for those who are serious about getting fantastic deals on good solid high quality gear.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Your input is super valuable, thanks! I fully agree the Zeiss lenses are known to be quite amazing. And if you're looking to up for photography or videos, spending on lenses is the first step rather than upgrading your body.

I just ordered my Sony A7 ii camera online. Definitely gonna make great use of it

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff man, have fun!

@CoolGent87

4 жыл бұрын

@@KeeganRobin Much appreciated

I got it last week with the Tamron 28-75mm for substantially less than a MkIII body. I'm still getting the hang of it mapping the buttons and trying profiles but I'll get there eventually. The MkIII is on my upgrade path once it gets cheaper because I like to shoot in difficult situations where quick focus tracking and low light performance needs to happen. Or if by that time the a9 gets cheaper and budget permits it.

@KeeganRobin

3 жыл бұрын

Nice. You'll feel it when you outgrow this one but it won't be for a while

I Went From Canon 5D ii To The Sony A7ii In January 2020 And I Love It

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Nice upgrade!

It’s the orange for me 🍊😂 new subscriber .

@KeeganRobin

3 жыл бұрын

seriously my favourite fruit 😅

I love mine. Got it back in December for $898 brand new from Best Buy . I shoot mainly portrait photography.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Very nice! It's pretty amazing. Honestly I would still be using mine had I not ruined the LCD screen with some Icelandic salt water 😭😂😂

I still use my two A7II bodies. Love the results and have not felt the need to upgrade.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! They really do age well.

Nice video! Very entertaining too :) So here's my situation and why I find your video helpful. I've been shooting on an Olympus MFT camera (E-M10 model, entry-level) which has been fantastic for learning with, and actually takes incredible photos for its price point. I'm about $1200 into the MFT system so far, as I got the body for $400 refurbished, and a collection of used "mid-level" lenses for it, a mix of Olympus and Panasonic. It will always serve a great backup role -- but backup to what, is my dilemma. I want to move into semi-pro work this year and need something better than an entry level camera. The size and weight of MFT are fantastic for all the hiking and traveling I like to do, but for portraits, 16 Mpix is pretty small these days. I like the prices of MFT gear too, with the excellent professional lenses being half or less the cost of full-frame (and probably 1/4 the size and heft!). But there's no getting around the crappy IQ at ISO above 1600. Straight-up limitation of the sensor size. But apart from that, the high end MFT cameras are really nice in their own right. So, for about $1000 today I could get the following: Olympus E-M1 Mark II used -- great performer, very compact, can use all the gear I already own Lumix G9 new -- also a great performer, in its own right a real competitor to Nikon or Sony in many ways, a bit large for MFT but still also uses the gear I already have Sony a7ii -- all the advantages you just described -- though I expect it probably lags Olympus and Panasonic's newer cameras in autofocus, etc. simply because it's 6 years old and those cameras are newer The last one gets me FF ISO performance, great portraiture with shallow DOF (another "sometimes drawback" of MFT -- you effectively double the DOF for a given aperture, great when you want it, crappy when you don't). I'd have to invest in some new lenses, but I have to do that for the others anyway to get into higher quality optics. I just don't know, man...just don't know... I like the design and practically everything about the Lumix better than most other cameras, but the A7ii gets me a super capable FF body at a bargain price. (Hell, for the cost of an a7iii I can buy one of each of the above! ) :)

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Wow this is a really tough decision you're trying to make! The benefit I see you having is that you're already a photographer so you know your style and what you need to compliment it. Just think a little more (maybe list it side by side) the pros and cons of each system. Then put a check mark on the things that will affect the current way that you do photography. You might find a few things will not be worth it if you upgrade to FF, or on the flip side, you might find a ton of things that you want in FF. For sure though, if you're used to newer tech, you might not like going back in time with the a7ii. So that's a huge drawback especially if you rely on good continuous eye-af a lot.

Also worth noting that I picked up a A7 ii camera bundle at Costco for $999 and it came with SD card and 2 batteries but also claims to have eye AF which I can only assume is the latest firmware update? Also love your channel, thanks for breaking it down for us! 💜

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Eye af is actually something you have to assign in the settings I believe. It's a little bit complicated if I recall

@NixiePixel

4 жыл бұрын

@@KeeganRobin I'll let you know as soon as I test it out!

@flipb0y1

3 жыл бұрын

Did that bundle come with a lens?

Been shooting on a canon sl2. Picked up a used Sony II for $500. 1st full frame and looking forward to improving my photography skills. Nice video review video and channel...

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! That's exactly how I started, I had the SL2 and jumped to the a7ii. If you need a few ideas I just made a new video :)

Tanks I’m gonna buy it !!!

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🙌🙌

Another point to consider is whether you really need a full-frame camera. I love my Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The good lenses are so much cheaper, smaller, and lighter. And you can always use a speedbooster if you need something closer to that full-frame aesthetic. If you're going to buy a full-frame camera, you're sort of negating its advantages if you just get the kit lens. A good, affordable lens for Sony FE is the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 or, for a little more, the even better Sigma 24-70mm f2.8. If you do get a used a7 II, spend the money you saved on one of those lenses instead of the kit lens.

I just got it last week! I feel the same way too, I'd rather invest on good lenses. I'm getting the Sony 55mm F1.8 Zeiss soon and probably the sony 35mm f1.8

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Those are both great lenses that will serve you incredibly well. Have fun!

@sschwartz1510

4 жыл бұрын

Don't sleep on the 85mm f1.8 🤤

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

@@sschwartz1510 You know I've always wanted to use that one!

@sschwartz1510

4 жыл бұрын

Keegan Boulineau it's my favorite focal length and the bokeh it produces is beautiful

@Proxinova

4 жыл бұрын

Can confirm on the Zeiss 55mm. Absolutely stunning lens. Pairs extremely well with my A7ii.

Well, I did it! I got an A7ii with the kit lens and a sigma 16mm for 980.00 with 240 on the shutter count. I’m so excited!

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Great deal especially with that lens. Have fun 😀

Gracias! Me gusta mucho tu contenido y agradezco los subtítulos. Saludos desde México

Amazing video dude. Just a couple of suggestions: the eating of that mandarine and usually eating during a video I find unprofessional. Also the multiple changes in composition of your video I find that my attention goes to something else than the actual scope of the video. Keep up the good work!

I still use the original Sony A7 from 2013 ;)

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

No way! That's also a great camera. A good buddy of mine still uses one too

@AvisionC

4 жыл бұрын

Joran what u think about it for videos?

@joranvancoillie8133

4 жыл бұрын

@@AvisionC it's not good for video (like really bad). The bitrate for 1080p os really low and it uses a really old, bad codec so the footage looks kinda shit. For video, I video recommend the Panasonic G7, it's cheap and had amazing video quality (4K!). I had a G7 because I was into videography but I switched to the Sony A7 and sold the G7 because I started to like photography more.

@AvisionC

4 жыл бұрын

@@joranvancoillie8133 i bought it now sadly...

@budstran2121

4 жыл бұрын

I have a7 too, and a7r3 and a6000

Great name 👌🏼 what do you like about the EOS R? I have the A7ii and am thinking of an upgrade and am wondering about the A7iii or the EOS R.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

likewise :D I love it. it might not have the most amazing specs on paper but the image it produces is incredible!! if you have tons of sony lenses that would make it a tough transition but if you don't, I believe Canon will be killing it soon in the mirrorless world. I chose the eos r over the a7iii 3 months ago and I really don't regret it!

Nice video brother .

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I ordered mine 2 days ago, waiting for it to arrive. It will be my first full frame camera.

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats!! You'll be really happy with it.

@reubenahumada1080

4 жыл бұрын

How much did you pay?

I’ve got mine for two years and I think back then and even today at a7ii price point you still get the most for your £££££ 😉 and with super cheap, small and handy fe28/2 I can do everyday shooting, landscape, street and even events - singlehanded with a pint of ale in other hand 🤪🤪🤪 I LOVE THIS CAMERA

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

Landscape photography and a good brew... Can't think of a better match.

@Mebtaku

4 жыл бұрын

Keegan Boulineau I can 😛

Currently have the d3300, it was used, But there was no scratches on it at all, just a dead pixel in the screen. It’s safe to buy used cameras just don’t go for the ones that are really cheap, go for the ones that are $300 less than the new one, and read the description to see what condition it’s in because I bought a used lens off of eBay for $70 and it was originally $160, and there was no marks or scratches on it

I come form Hong Kong. I have buy one A7ii. In last month with second hand around 660$us only body and I buy a kit lens the photo is very great A7ii is  Fascinating  Support u Keegan 👍🏻👍🏻💪💪

@KeeganRobin

4 жыл бұрын

That's great!! Enjoy it 😁