A Tribute to the Sony A7R II

[@digitalx3136]

This camera will go down as a legend...I still never upgraded after I got my A7r2 and its been 3 years now...I have taken and still take AMAZING photos with this beast...My portfolio is loaded with great pics from so many events and family and friends think Im a Pro lol...but its definitely not a action cam but it is everything else...it takes great photos in low light even with 42mp...battery isn't the best but we learned to carry multiple ones....I bought the Sony 85mm 1.8 and the Sony 24-105 g oss and Sony 50mm 1.8 and all do super well with this legend...I love you video cause it makes me feel even better that I own one and justifies walking into Best Buy and paying 1200 for it...thx for checking my rant out lol

[@futc.photography]

I couldn’t agree more! And the 85 f1.8 is also one of my favorite, if not my favorite Sony lens. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@Stop-All-War]

Good for Landscapes no doubt

[@thorsrensen3162]

@@futc.photography Me too. I have D800 and 5Mk2 and have fun shooting with them, but the photos from my A7Rii are just in another leage and portraits with the 85 f1.8 are amazing. The longer time I have had this camera the more I am impressed with it.

[@xuchenglin6256]

You just don't need an "upgrade" because that "upgrade" product has not yet been made by Sony... As long as you don't feel that 61MP worth the steep price, you are good with R2. Actually you can make it an "action cam" by using an ultra-wide lens (I use Tamron 17-28, 17mm is about the same FOV as a GoPro), paired with a motorized gimbal (I use Ronin-SC), it's effectively a much much better GoPro. I actually got interested in the Tamron 17-28 after I got huge disappointment with GoPro. After watching tons of the GoPro marketing videos which misguided me into thinking that the "5.3K video" is better than the "old 4K" of this "old photography" camera, I got that GoPro Hero 10 and WTF??? It's not even on-par with an iPhone. I use iMac with 5K screen so that GoPro video just fall apart it's unwatchable. However with A7R2 everything just hold up very very strong. I even tried to find an solution to mount it onto my road-bike. If you doing light "action cam" things like hiking, vloging, skateboarding or even filming your ski buddy then just get an gimbal. That's how the GoPro commercials are shot. If you shot APS-C crop mode you can even just get some really cheap APS-C wide lenses like 10-18 for the job.

[@lindenwatson846]

Could not agree more with your comments, I found the same with mine.

[@kashifchikondi]

Haha! Dude you’re blessed and good at what you do; I was cleaning up my r2 for the guy who wanted to buy it as I thought I “needed” the r4…I can’t questioning myself and the memories I’ve made with my r2 just had me search on KZbin one more time to see what the world thinks of the r2 and I bumped into your video - your experience, words and comments helped me decide otherwise and just keep going with it, it’s really a beast! Thanks for the great video!

[@futc.photography]

I really appreciate it man!

[@gancho030169]

I have this camera and I am happy with it. I do not think the newest cameras are so different to spend money for upgrades. I'd rather would buy new lens.

[@KokoCrunchies]

I still have mine I bought from 2016. Still running strong!!

[@TimCollins]

Same! 🙌🏼

[@aaronshort358]

Just bought a new in box a7rii for $900 USD! I don’t think there’s a better value for dollar camera currently available. I’m buying it as a second camera body couldn’t pass up the value. It’s been my go to camera recommendation for new photographers!

[@ChrisBrogan]

You know I love your videos and comment all the time. Here I am finding you from a year ago. Look how far you've grown into YOUR style, who you've always been, but who you now feel so confident to express. Felix, I'm an absolute internet stranger, but watch just a bit of this video and see it. Look how far you've come. Your confidence has made your channel and content worlds better. Be proud of that. It was here, but you hid away your best jokes behind worries that you wouldn't be taken seriously. Keep being the full and real you. You rock. Also, I have *no* reason to buy the A7R2, but I'm aching for a full frame, and this is now a very affordable option. :)

[@futc.photography]

Chris, I appreciate you more than I can express in a comment. Thank you for making my day every time I open KZbin and see a new comment from you. Thank you ❤️

[@brettnightingale368]

I have two of R2's and they are just incredible. Great video for one of the best cameras ever made!

[@drkujavec]

I love my A7RII and just bought a GM 50/1.4 for it. Finally it found its perfect soulmate. That combination is simply outstanding... True magic.

[@futc.photography]

I’d love to try that lens but I don’t know if I want to drop that kind of money on it 😂

[@xuchenglin6256]

Technology evolves in big leaps followed by small tweaks, A7r2 is that big leap. The same thing happens when the Canon released that 5D mark II, that's when camera reaches a whole new height and brings whole new features that changed industry that everyone recognized. The 42MP is mind-blowing, it's the real deal. The AF is a game-changer, so good that you just forget such a thing. All the other things are just bonus, that's good to have, but not critical to miss. Actually it took me years, for an ordinary power user, who don't shoot everyday for a living, to understand and grasp all the features of A7R2. For now after all these years, finally I can say I now know 80% of its functionalities and features and have maybe used about 80% of its full-potential. I got mine sometime around 2016 actually that's a retirement a gift for my dad but after finding out that all he used is AUTO, I just snatched it back to put it into "better use". I want to stress how good it is even in full AUTO mode. A pixel is a pixel, you still have all those technology advantages even in AUTO, it's just you don't directly interact with it. After all these years it's still my main camera and I don't feel ANY need to "upgrade", because all the successors are just "small tweaks" but this A7r2 is that "big leap". A7R3 is the same camera with a bigger battery and the TOUCH-SCREEN + JOYSTICK. This is THE GAME-CHANGER for selecting "focus point" and "metering spot". Without these two, you just can't select focus point and metering spot efficiently, you ended up just don't use them ---- and actually you don't need them, if 99% you do hand-held, just half-press and reframe. Or if you want to decouple the focus and metering, just do AEL and back button focus. These things in A7R3 are good, but you don't absolutely need them. The R4 is a 61MP R3, and R5 is a R4 with some new "AI" based gimmicks. The 61MP vs 42MP feels like half-step of a "big leap", but it's just not big enough like from 20-something to 42MP. What you can do on R5 but you can't on R2? Very little. Even for the video part, I don't actually feel I'm limited by the camera rather than myself. Yes 10-bit S-log and this and that, but do you even know how to "color grading"? Would you ever even bother with it? DO you actually encountered the trouble of 8-bit yourself? Can you actually notice the "line-skipping" on 4K from A7r2 full-frame mode? If some if not all of these answers are NO, all you need is A7R2. That next big leap has not yet to come.

[@futc.photography]

I couldn't agree more! Many valid points you bring up :) Thanks for your input and thanks for watching!

[@neothedreamer1]

The best comment for all the photography KZbinrs and to everyone else.

[@GgfgHhk]

As a commercial advertising photographer with 30 years of experience, in the era when film cameras were used, film cameras usually launched a new model every 10 years. When entering the era of digital cameras, due to the immaturity of early image sensor technology, digital cameras had to be replaced at a high density on a regular basis. I have used almost all cameras during this period. I always buy the same model and buy two of them as a backup. The interesting thing is that I am still using the A7RII as a backup so far. I am stuck here. There is no need to replace the camera yet, even if I can buy a camera with the salary from a day's shooting mission

[@presfate]

Purchased when it was released, still shooting with it today!

[@superbug1977]

This is an absolutely excellent video. It is both informative and heartfelt. I sold my Sony A7RII and I have regretted it ever since. This video helps me realize I should reacquire. But I'm tempted by the A7RIII. However, with the addition of a battery grip, I found the RII to be a superstar.

[@futc.photography]

Thank you for the kind words! It's definitely amazing with a battery grip, but now that I have the A7IV there is little reason for me to keep the A7RII as well. But I am curious, why do you regret selling it? Did you not sell it in favour of an upgrade?

[@superbug1977]

@@futc.photography I sold the A7RII because I was unhappy with the focusing system. It is also true that I was having trouble getting used to the focusing, having used Canon cameras for so long. I still own the classic 5D and the Canon 6D mark I. It was the eye detection focusing that I really found lacking on the Sony. But the Sony got me out capturing images more than any other camera I have ever owned. Consequently, I have recently purchased a Sony A7RIII but have yet to receive it. I am looking forward to using the Sony system again, particularly because of the improved focusing characteristics. Of course, I also love the Sony images. They aren't better than Canon, just different.

[@futc.photography]

@@superbug1977 Interesting that you found the Eye-AF on the A7RII lacking. I actually used it quite a bit for portraits with the 85mm f1.8 and bound the side button on that lens to Eye-AF and that worked extremely well. The Eye-AF on the A7IV of course is faster and you can tell it updates quicker, but I always found the Eye detection to be more than sufficient on the A7RII. I hope the A7RIII you've ordered will revamp that love and get you out to shoot!

[@ChristopherLandonPhotography]

@@superbug1977 a7riii is lightning fast even in low light. A massive upgrade over the a7rii

[@superbug1977]

@@ChristopherLandonPhotography Yes. I'm discovering that. The eye detection is amazing. It is so good it makes me feel guilty and lazy for not having to focus and then recompose each shot. I came to digital from the world of medium format film and it has been a long and mostly enjoyable experience.

[@james123202]

Thanks

[@futc.photography]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it!!! 🥰

[@nico.w]

Love it! I’m planning to get one in 2024

[@endurosender]

I got mine yesterday and i love it so much and could never imagine selling it

[@Noahs_journey473]

How good is it?

[@endurosender]

@@Noahs_journey473 its the dream 8k picctures ok shutter speed good autofocus and honestly pretty good video quality too i can only recommend it

[@jeffgorski6754]

I’m still using the original Sony A7 and I have been debating on getting the A7Rii. Thank you so much for this video great info and I definitely need to upgrade my setup.

[@JuanCarlos-ij3xr]

This video convinced me that this camera is a bargain now. Time to try this Sony system thanks for the video. Subscribed!

[@futc.photography]

Thanks for the sub!

[@amirpouyakhosravi9249]

What a beautiful story. It's Second time I'm watching it.

[@joshelias8472]

Broooooooo this video hit me hard in the feels I sold my R2 yesterday. It was a sad moment. I had it for 5 years. I took it with me everywhere I went. I used it for pro work and withstood like a beast in all the stresses I put it under. Absolutely loved it. Everything on my channel was filmed with the R2. The image quality out of that sensor was impeccable. But unfortunately it was lacking in the video department and the joystick on the newer Sonys is a massive improvement. Ill forever remember this camera.

[@futc.photography]

Yeah it’s definitely a sad moment, gotta pour one out for it 🙏😂 Yeah the video quality is great for most things just AF in video isn’t on the level of the newer sonys that’s why I got the a7iv. I always hear people talk about the joystick on the newer sonys and tbh I never use mine 😂 I don’t get why people use it over the dpad/wheel?

[@Bannick2000]

I most definetly understood everything and am now an expert in photography, thank you! 😍 No but seriously, great video!! Conquer that algorithm!

[@futc.photography]

Hahaha thank you!!! 😂

[@astasuleo]

I have the Sony A7RII since its release date. Im not a professional photographer and i have only taken almost 17K pictures. The camera is still going as new and as you mentioned it is an overkill to have still in nowadays. Love and really happy to have this model.

[@nadirgas]

How did you make that amazing photography book at minute 7:18? I'm thinking about switching from a Nikon D610 DSLR to a Sony A7R II

[@ivedigga]

I am never getting rid of mines & it is the perfect travel camera with high caliber capability

[@futc.photography]

Agreed!

[@FIxt00l]

Watching this after an incredible deal. I scored an a7r II at some 12 000 actuations for the ridiculous amount of 500 EUR. It had the infamous problem with the message where the camera did not finish writing and it demanded the same card to be inserted. After a lot of research, I fixed it by swiftly pressing 10 times both messages. I gave it for a sensor cleanup, and viewfinder cleanup, since it did not switch automatically to LCD screen. I paid just 50 EUR more for that and for a silicone case. I own so many batteries and cards...I bought 28-60 to make a compact point and shoot, and the APS-C on gives some addition range. I have an a7c, but I was shocked to see the detail - a flying seagull, not in focus...the eyes were so detailed, as if in focus. I can easily use it for 10 years and sell it for the same price.

[@davidsilverhawk7753]

So no talks about when this camera locks up. How to get it out of The lock out or it freezing up.

[@JustinEspejo]

awesome video bro! really well done!!! I still dream of owning an rii (and Sii) haha!

[@futc.photography]

Thank you so much man, it means a lot coming from you! Definitely a dream camera and I still love it so much ^^

[@joshualeha3766]

Fantastic video, great passion and it comes across in the vid 👌

[@futc.photography]

Thank you!!! 🥰

[@martinruiz398]

I started my Sony journey with the A7Riii which is amazing, the 42mp sensor is crazy and scores 100 on DXOmark. I ended up trading it for an A7IV because I found a great used deal. Missing the 42mp sensor I recently picked up the A7Rii as a second body.

[@lindenwatson846]

All I know is that it has a great sensor!

[@I_am_BlinkStar]

It's 2024 and ive chosen the A7RII to replace my A77II

[@KONCRETEMUSCLE]

I have an a7riii and still kept my A7Rii. Due to the value in the market now, I didn't feel the need to sell mine as it's still a lot of camera for what I do. I decided to keep mine as a backup for my riii. It's really still a lot of camera today for a casual photographer

[@echoauxgen]

I still keep my A7rii at the ready! Yes I have upgraded to the A7RV but a few very important things missing. The A7rii yes first with IBIS so sticks are used less, In '17 took on a trip to Arizona Antelope Canyon I forgot in my car the camera plate for my tripod so hand holding but a test of Bracketing 3 @ +/- 2 ev in the darkened Canyon worked while the Canon and Nikon were on sticks doing long exposures also I just got the FE 12-24mm F4 G lens and no one came close to 12mm maybe 16mm I was able to lay on my back shooting straight up or lay at the others feet and best I could shoot anywhere not harnessed to some sticks, back at the hotel about 10 other photographers gasped at the wide shots as well the bracketed IBIS. Also a morning at Horseshoe I was able to use the Voigtlander 10mm f/5.6 and got panorama shots in 3:2 while others were at the edge doing 180 degree panos on sticks in the wind. Next to the Grand Canyon I had brought my $800 pano rig but was time consuming setting up in crowds so look and the dail there is a Panorama section that can be done on sticks or by hand even a 100mm shot came out great. The cream on the top that few know about and will keep a high price on the camera and all M 1 and M 2 Sony cameras are the on camera apps from Sony Playmemories and the main one is the "Digital Filter" that is mostly used for Sunsets/Sunrises BUT I discovered using for Milky Ways over lit cities/towns with sky glow above it does everything in camera using every setting you can use in a single shot from WB to SS and ect. Sky then foreground in RAW and edited a little before sending to SD card in raw or jpeg. Way better than carrying a bag full of filters and holders out into the darkness! Sony discontinued Playmemories apps in M3 and above but with them on the camera your camera is a golden for life. You can still buy and download them for I call pennies compared to cost just for filters. Also great for milky waters th rivers/surf. I live in a light polluted are and have gotten the MW above my house while shooting under a street light and orange lit skies. Have you ever done lit caves one of the best projects to ever do!!!

[@gancho030169]

Yeah, I still use the camera, and I downloaded all the apps you are missing with the new generation cameras. The only downside is the weak battery life, but I have 4 batteries so not big problem.

[@gsum1000]

My A7Rii, bought a few months ago in pristine condition for a few hundred UKP with the amazing 28-60 kit lens, shouts "use me" every time I look at it.

[@_wender__wender_6592]

I saw your video a year ago when I was holding the A7M1 and a bunch of cheap old lenses, and I made up my mind to buy an A7R2 at that time, even though I took a lot of really beautiful photos with the A7M1 so that people around me thought my camera was expensive haha. Now that I've finally made my dream come true, and after buying the A7R2 for 3,800 RMB, or $530, on a second-hand trading platform in China, I have to say that the performance of this camera is a monster, even if you switch to a Canon lens, you can focus very quickly, and you can shoot in 4K, and so on, I believe I can use it for ten years and take more good photos. Thank you for making this video, I will always subscribe to you, and I wish you a happy life, all your wishes come true, more and more fans---- blessings from a Chinese college student (may not be very well translated lol

[@christianwestra8659]

looking into switching from canon to sony just from this camera series alone. the a7rii is what im aiming at currently. Great video overall. +1sub.

[@punisherfx1649]

This video really helped me bro, I have a Sony a6000 and I honestly don't know which camera I should get for an upgrade and overall I am junior and highschool so I have a budget and I always wanted to spent godly amount of money in one single camera but now I know the expensive option isn't always the best one so thank you!

[@futc.photography]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad I could help 😊

[@raevn11]

Beautiful video and thank you for your enthusiasm.

[@futc.photography]

Thank you!

[@b.w.6615]

This is the second video I got recommended from you, and I must admit you always deliver german friend! Viele Grüße aus Deutschland, super Video mein Lieber.

[@futc.photography]

Danke fürs zuschauen!!

[@angelgrace1175]

Wonderful video! Your passion for photography and this camera is inspiring! I just purchased my very first camera(also my dream camera A7RII!) yesterday! Im so excited about finally starting my journey as a photographer, Ive dreamed about this for years! Cheers! 🥂

[@futc.photography]

Thank you! Best of luck!

[@VIYS80]

Sehr colle Caméra und richtig schöne Bilder

[@futc.photography]

Danke!

[@HamiltonSRink]

I recently got the Sony battery grip for my a7r2. Seems quite good to me. The IQ sets a high bar for my Lumix G9 to try to reach.

[@1filmer]

i had that same setup for awhile, miss the G9’s grip

[@FookFish]

I just scored a a7r2 for 450GBP because the shutter sticks once in a while and im using my pentax smc a lenses on them and the files are just AMAZING. I can now confirm that it is one of the cameras ever made

[@futc.photography]

Damn that’s a steal!

[@towerofsiloam9579]

All good advice. All spot on. I kept looking at the A7R5 for the dog eye feature, and yes my dogs' eyes are worth being tracked in focus, but I also kept looking at what has always been coming out of my A7R2. There's really no reason to jump up to the 5 besides my own lack of self control and disposable cash. I could buy it, I just don't need to. The A7R2 really is amazing. Anybody that isn't as fortunate as myself to have the money for a 5 can still obtain the 2 for almost nothing. It's still a brilliant piece of equipment. Yes, buy good glass for it. In ten years that can go with you when you upgrade to the A7R9. Until then you'll be in good hands.

[@JoshuaSmith-wr5xr]

This was a really good video thank you so much

[@futc.photography]

Thank you for watching!

[@jensarne5773]

Nice video! I still use my A7 mk1 and love the old models. The A7S mk1 has very, very good low light af by the way and you can get some insane colors out of it.

[@SuperJamesus]

Thanks so much for the video, I am looking to buy one at the moment and you solidified my choice..

[@futc.photography]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad I could help :)

[@TJ-rf1xl]

Tbh I don't know why the majority of photographers would need anything more than this. It's late 2024 and I'm seriously considering upgrading to this camera from my Nikon 5200 (which I've also taken phenomenal pictures with btw!)...

[@futc.photography]

That's exactly the upgrade I did :) Nikon D5200 to A7RII, can definitely recommend it!

[@REMRODFILMS]

hey bro what type of paper is that photobook printed on???? looks really good and which site you use? i need one!

[@futc.photography]

It’s printed by Saal Digital, it’s one of their professional line photo books with a glas print cover. Pricey, but the print quality is extremely good.

[@travels-il1ih]

Great video. I'm working with a small budget after buying this camera. Can you recommend some good lenses to pair it with as a general shooter for street, travel, history - building photography etc? I'm looking at a 35mm 1.8 Sony

[@futc.photography]

Thank you! Look for a used tamron 28-75mm F2.8 it's been pretty much glued to my Sony for the past 4 years.

[@Mocha_122]

Got the a7rii when it first came out and still have it with me

[@manuelepasqualini1429]

You made me want to buy a Sony A7R II now. The quality of your video is brilliant. Keep up with the good work.

[@futc.photography]

Thank you!!!

[@chibichibz9998]

I am glad a fellow developer is throwing his money around for camera gear haha thanks for this great video. I just bought a ZV-E1 and was thinking about the 7R2 for photography in case I would need a better photo camera. It’s very affordable and produces amazing images.

[@S4nch3z86]

Hi, great video, I myself am a hobbyist a little pro photographer for 20 years, after many different brands and cameras as my first sony model I bought a7rIII and ret but it is a beast, now I am looking for a Backup and a second body during assignments, your video convinced me that I think it will be the a7rII. I wonder on the other hand why you bought A7IV instead of for example A7rIV used ones can be bought at the price of a7IV

[@futc.photography]

Mainly because I am doing more and more video with youtube and the A7IV has some substantial improvements in video features over the A7RIV, also I don't really need the 61MP sensor on the A7RIV and I would get annoyed at the giant file sizes probably 😅

[@Katiaxy]

Werde die alte Kamera vermissen, aber freue mich auf die coolen Bilder/Videos mit der neuen 🥳❤️

[@futc.photography]

Ich mich auch ❤️

[@smetljesm2276]

Very good overview. It helps me decide weather or not i should consider it to get used. 2 questions 😅 - what brand/service is the photo book album you showed in the video? - whare do get the futuristic glasses in the start of the video?😅😅

[@Original_Pepe_Pupu]

I am wed to the Fuji X-T4, partly for its photo and video specs. (Sony has lagged behind Fuji in video specifications.) However, I just bought an A7R2 because of its sensor and processor. There is something about Sony’s “WYSIWYG” JPG colors, and the dynamic range is so good. Frankly, I am cheating on Fuji to see if I want to switch to Sony for good. The A7II or A7RII are good for the Sony-curious. If I decide that Sony is where I should be, I’ll upgrade to the A7IV - whose video specs are finally “there.”

[@don7117]

I graduated as a computer science student back in 1984 😲, and now I am retired with a Sony A7Rii. I used to shoot Fuji (and Sony before that), and last year traded my X-H1 to return to Sony with and A7Rii. While I prefer landscape photography, I also enjoy macro, and the A7Rii is great for both. I was starting to think maybe I should return to Fuji, but your video helped me realize the Rii gives me more than what I need. And as much as I like the Fuji colour science, I am a Sony fan boy at heart. Thanks for the video. Great details, with a nostalgic vibe. Really enjoyed it. Hopefully you have graduated by now or are getting close, so you can start earning the big bucks to feed your photographic pursuits 🙂!

[@futc.photography]

Haha yes I've graduated last year, and I'm starting my Master's degree in April. Not earning the big bucks yet, but I'll get there 😄 Thanks for sharing and thank you for watching!

[@DJAnointed]

Amazing camera the image quality is 🔥

[@sweetkidney143]

Very well executed! ✌️

[@petrhege3163]

Thanks for the great summary, you really deserve my sub, and I'll take a look at your other content, too! I'm looking at buying a used a7rii for 590 euros with some accessories and seeing how great of a deal that is, I'm not gonna pass it up. Thanks!

[@tictacaus1554]

Great video, you are spot on about the sony a7r2. Like you I have bought the sony a7iv, and to be honist I dont think I will sell my A7R2. The combo of these 2 bodys suits my hobbies needs very well.

[@futc.photography]

I haven’t sold mine yet, I’m still very much on the verge if I should sell it or not. It’s mostly unused but I occasionally use it as a b-cam for video

[@_andre_super_6645]

Video quality is close to A7iii or A6600?

[@justkoi96]

Hey man, what lens did you use for a majority of the photos you showcased here? I am picking up an A7R2 next month with a 28-60mm Pretty new to Sony but I went on your list of Tamron lenses and it says that they are E-mounts? Does that crop the image at all on the A7R2's full frame sensor?

[@donatas85]

I still use it since 2018, what I change is the SD cards every two years (just to avoid the write errors :)) Photography is my hobby and a side gig ;)

[@SourPlanet]

I picked up a mint copy that a man was using as backup in his studio for $900 USD with 6 Sony batteries. I'm never letting it go ha. I do street photography and cityscape in Manhattan, and it's the goldilocks camera for me. It covers all bases perfectly and even exceeds some needs while still maintaining a small enough size to be discreet and extremely portable. I carry it in a 3L crossbody, with a second lens! Absurd. I got it after my A7c yet it's the A7c that I'm selling. Great video. Obviously couldn't agree more. Just commenting to feed you to the algorithms!

[@futc.photography]

Thank you! Wow I’m impressed that you liked it so much you’re selling the a7c 😮 Is the higher resolution that important for your work?

[@SourPlanet]

@@futc.photography I love the A7c. It's really the best at what it does. But I decided to switch to Fuji for my tiny body everyday kinda cam- mostly because I try to spend near zero time editing and their bodies jpeg really well. Keeping the a7Rii because it would be harder to get such a mint copy again. Where-as the A7c is pretty easy to get. I also just really like the physical size of the a7Rii and it's ease of use for me. I had some quibbles with the A7c. Mostly the bad EVF, no front dial, and hoop jumping to get the exposure triangle handy. Overall it's a tiny beast tho.

[@patrickhanly7458]

Thanks for this video tribute. I am a digiscoper for bird photography and I was using the a6400. I decided to upgrade 3 months ago and get a used a7R ii with less than 2000 images. I love the excellent images from this camera on my Swarovski spotting scope. Since I enjoy manual photography, I started a collection of the lovely, amazing e-mount Voigtlander lenses and I am having a blast shooting street and landscape with these lenses on both my 6400 and my A7R ii. The a6400 is great for travel.

[@SouBuuS]

I love this bro... I started photography with the A6000 then made the biggest purchase of my life and bought the A7 rii brand new... I upgraded to the A7riv but I still own the A7rii and like you said, some of my BEST photos were taken with the A7rii. So glad the value of it has dropped so low that I couldn't justify selling it for under $1k when its still one of the best cameras you can buy and use. I will be making the A7rii my main to shoot with this weekend and use the A7riv as a back up 🙂 - the only real down fall is the battery life though but like many other people... I have like 10 batteries for it lol

[@diegojavierenriquez]

Thank you for this video!

[@futc.photography]

Thank you for watching!

[@iLukas93]

Love your content. Keep it up

[@futc.photography]

Thanks, will do!

[@carlosmbajana]

4:18 super exciting! yeah!

[@Sourav1973]

You are the first one who has heaped so much praise for the camera in 2023. And, I believe you. I am to buy a camera for my 14 year old child. Would you suggest A7RII over A6400? A reply would mean a lot to me. Thanks for the nice video.

[@futc.photography]

Thank you for watching! That is a very difficult question. I think it boils down to the form factor, the a6400 is a decent chunk smaller and aps-c lenses are smaller as well. Another thing to consider is: The raw files from the A7RII are very large, a decent computer is needed to edit them and they eat up A LOT of harddrive space. The quality is definitely better out of the A7RII, but the convenience is higher with the A6400 so it might be a better choice.

[@Sourav1973]

@@futc.photography Thank you so much for your prompt reply. After watching your video, my choice is somewhat tilted towards A7RII. However, as you have said, the A6400 also has its own advantages. I guess, my child will have the final say, of course after watching your video. 🙂 Looking forward to your future videos.🤝

[@futc.photography]

Awesome to hear! Definitely can't go wrong with the A7RII, I would have given everything to have an A7RII when I was 14! 😂

[@umfall]

I'd also like to give my two cents on this one. Having used both cameras, I have to say, its a tough choice, but it comes down to preference and shooting style. The a6400 being the way newer camera means it is equipped with real time tracking and the insane Eye-AF feature. Looking through the viewfinder kinda makes it look fake, thats how good it is. But don't get me wrong, the a7rii is no slouch either. It might just not be suited for fast action as well. If you shoot in low light though, the a7rii will handily outperform the a6400, just because it has IBIS. You would need to step up to the a6600 to get that. To me the deciding factor would be ergonomics. As I like to fiddle with settings quite a bit. Especially with long lenses, while sooting wildlife. There I find it essential to be able to change the shutter speed and Aperture on the fly. The a6400 just lacks one of the dials an therefore I find it more cumbersome. Another key feature for the a7rii is the exposure comp dial, easily my most used dial, when shooting in Aperture priority (my most used mode) using auto iso. Sure, you can work around that using some keybinds in the menu, but it just feels less fluid. Another factor might be price. The bodys may be similar, but great lenses can be had for the a6400 from say Sigma. These are obscenely sharp and quite affordable. Though you are limited to fewer choices. Sure you can buy FF glass, but it kind feels like a waste. That beinf said. That opens the upgrade path to FF in the future. Last but not least, the a7rii has a waaay better girp (though still imperfect). The a6400 just feels hard to hold. So yeah, just my opinion. Hope that helps :)

[@Sourav1973]

@@umfall Thank you so much for sharing the detailed firsthand information. 🤝

[@sweetcandy9347]

Is it worth buying today? I got one at 900. With little use. I was thinking of upgrading my 6000 for this

[@howlingmad9773]

Hey FUTC, how can I print out a porfolio like the one at 7:20? I would love to have my photos to show to my friends like that one day. I am really considering getting a good digital camera and the alfa series seems a great bang for the buck.

[@futc.photography]

There are very many services that will print photo books for you in different sizes and different levels of quality. Just printing some of your work in a cheap photo album already makes a big difference :)

[@howlingmad9773]

Thank you!!!

[@LennyG2006]

And now I own one too, waited a long time for this

[@stevenvollenweider5618]

I got one 3 weeks ago with under 12000 shutter count for cheap. Such a good camera.

[@vinciandres]

Bello homenaje ❤

[@Tienuyan]

Using my A7r2 still after 8+years ~ Never turned back, never upgraded to a new camera. With my, 55mm 1.8 zeiss, 16-35mm f/4 zeiss, and 35mm 1.4 GM lenses, I feel no need to upgrade to another camera. Most of my shots are landscape and some still portraits, I have zero need for shooting fast subjects. A7r2 for ever.

[@keyurbhuva_]

I want to buy one 2018 A7Rii. Should I invest if yes then how much should i spend

[@nghnam24]

I plan to buy an A7R II in 2024 as an upgrade from my Canon 80D. Specifically in terms of focus, can the A7R II capture sports or moving objects in general well enough?

[@futc.photography]

Yeah I'd say it's sufficient for moving subjects, I've also shot wildlife several times with this camera before. But I've also used cameras with much worse autofocus for sports before haha (like in my video about the A7).

[@mustafaiq1522]

Great review 👍🏽❤️

[@stevenfortemediallc]

I got this camera just after the pandemic and its still a great camera

[@sanjayviswakarma]

On what camera this whole video is shot on.

[@lancealbon46]

I’m still using my Sony a7rii here in 2025! As a hobbyist, I love this camera.

[@timmkoster248]

Awesome content!

[@futc.photography]

❤️

[@MrBoni1311]

Top Video! Hab die A7R2 letztes Jahr für ca. 600€ mit Displaydefekt und unter 1000 Auslösungen auf E-Bay gekauft, das Display selbst gewechselt. Wollte sie eigentlich verkaufen, aber im Funktionstest hat sie mich überzeugt, sie zu behalten. Was für eine Bildqualität! Bisher nutze ich sie nur mit einem Altglas oder meinen APSC-Linsen. Das macht die Bilder aber nicht schlechter. Vielen Dank für das Video, behalte den Stil und die hohe Qualität bei. Viel Erfolg!

[@cryptofitnessandgaming-cfg]

What lens did you use with it?

[@TiagomAnd]

Just loved your video! Very inspiring! I have the same camera and I’m on the same page of thinking on going to a newer a7rv. Now I want the new and mantain the old! 😅 Keep the work, and I believe you will get your goals.

[@TiagomAnd]

Question: Would you ever consider the Leica Q2 as a substitute of all, if you had no restrictions $?

[@futc.photography]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting! People like you make the effort worth it 🙏 On the Q2: For me personally I believe it wouldn't work because I love shooting tighter focal lengths and the Q2's 28mm lens just is too wide for me. I've actually got a video on the Leica Q in the pipeline 😊

[@TiagomAnd]

Thank you my friend! Looking forward for your next videos ☺️

[@thomasgoetze]

I switched from the Sony A7M2 direct to A7RM3, which is one of my best camera decisions I've ever made. Later an a6000 followed because of the size and video capabilities. Then a Leica Q made it to me, which is by far the most exciting photo experience I've ever made. All three cameras have their part in my photography. All cameras and all lenses are bought second hand. Since the acquisition of those three cameras, my GAS is gone forever. No need for more. No need for something new. You can't beat an A7RIII, an a6000 and a Leica Q. Not a Leica M, not any Canon or Nikon or Fuji or you name it. You have to go for a Hasselblad to make me weak. But, in fact … nope. I've tried one. It doesn't work for me.

[@nicedward7544]

My first Sony was a 7Rii then upgraded to the Riii. I feel no need to upgrade whatsoever. Such a great camera with one of the best sensors ever made. I also have an a6000 for travel, hiking, and events that I don't want to take my ff to. Ae1 for when I'm feeling nostalgic. It was the first camera I got in the early 90's

[@carlosamador7502]

nice video bro!!! quick question, where did you print the album with your photos? what kind of material is it? looks niceeee!!

[@Sw_55]

Hello! Is this camera good for sports/action videography?

[@futc.photography]

It's manageable with the A7RII, I've also done wildlife photography with it in the past, but there are better cameras for that purpose. All of the newer Sony cameras obliterate the competition and previous cameras in AF performance.

[@BilletMedia]

It really is all the camera one could possibly need for still photography.

[@earlfenwick]

HI from Essen. Expat English speaker here. Semi-retired video producer. I've never had a full frame cam and still have some old Nikon lenses. Thinking about buying the A7Rii for artistic still photography and occasional music video production for a client/collaborator. It's one of the few stabilised cameras with good enough autofocus and a large sensor for under 1K. Still have yours?....🤔

[@earlfenwick]

subbed!

[@futc.photography]

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! Means a lot to me :) Yes I still have mine and I'm looking to sell it soon.

[@El_Matador724]

Danke dir für die Ehrlichkeit!

[@futc.photography]

Sehr gerne!

[@alex.mathioudakis]

For someone new to the A7RII nd the whole ecosystem, what are the best budget choices when it comes to prime lenses?

[@ElReySupr3me]

Adapting vintage glass

[@Shinobi.Alexander]

Used sigma lenses 👍

[@drkujavec]

Yongnuo YN lens 35/2 and 50/1.8 aren't bad

[@xuchenglin6256]

Get an adaptor that support AF (around $150-200) and use Canon primes. They are just way cheaper...... especially used.

[@jordancruz9843]

Amazing! The only thing holding me back is the negative review about the battery? In one full charge, how many photos can you take? More or less? Thanks!

[@xuchenglin6256]

You can't make a day with only one. Just get 2 or 3. I actually got 4, but after lost 1, I find myself almost never need more than 3. Usually it's 1.x -2.x of a battery for a day. Heart about you only need 2 if you are on R3. Though you need to switch to the mirrorless way of shooting, that is when you finished, just turn off the camera. It's designed to be used in this way and frequent on/off is the original design. That's different than DSLR's turn on and forget.

[@bashmahs]

Im thinking of buying this as addition, because with A7s 12MP is not enough resolution, for landscape. Even though its almost 10years old, 42mp is more than enough, plus 4K internal recording, and silent electronic shutter.

[@james123202]

very helpful

[@amybella]

Can you please tell me, I have both A6500 and A7R II which one is better, in terms of photo quality (sharpness) video, and all that. I know that the A6500 has more focus points and newer, but I bought the A7R II for a great deal. So would like your opinion.

[@iamtransparency]

A7rii has over 10 megapixels more than 6500. It will be sharper

[@amybella]

@@iamtransparency Actually it has 18.2MP more. 42.4MP vs 24.2MP.

[@iamtransparency]

@@amybella right over 10 includes 18 lol

[@amybella]

@@iamtransparency When you write over 10MP, its understood "litte over" the mark. This has been used in marking with alot of companies. Over 20MP camera, meaning 20.4MP. But thats besides the facts. You really didnt answer the question. Out of all my points you said higher MP. But at the same time, people say higher MP does not mean better image quality always.

[@jacksongetthedogg7066]

Great vid. Pretty much convinced me to buy one. Trawling marketplace now for one 😅 you should get into sales 🤣

[@futc.photography]

Yeah haha, I've just added some links to MPB in the description, I buy a lot of my used gear there because they give you a warranty and often have very similar prices to ebay or alike.

[@Browniesssss]

Do you recommend any lens for landscape? I have an A7R II but i never actually upgraded lenses and would love to get into photography

[@futc.photography]

I am a big fan of my Tamron 28-75 F2.8 (I have the slightly older version). It is very good optically and gives you great versatility for landscapes.

[@PopovskiDarko]

I have Nikon D7200 and some lenses, I was thinking upgrading to D810 36 MP ( body about $650-800 ) or Sony A7R ii 42 MP (body about $800-900) as I wanted to jump into the full frame / higher resolution , will use large prints as I have 44 inch printer, Will not be recording any videos , Sony glass seems to be more expensive whether it’s native or third party , Nikon seems more budget friendly for example 70-200 tamron 2.8 VC you can find in great condition as low $400 where for Sony will cost to arm and a leg, Will be using mostly for still photography photography, some action with kids running at the soccer game or the park, and some studio portraits, anyhow, any suggestions?

[@futc.photography]

Sony glass might be a bit more expensive compared to older DSLR glass but the quality of lenses you are getting is very very good. For example the Sony 85mm F1.8 is an extremely sharp lens wide open and is an insanely good lens for portraits, one of my favourite lenses I've ever used. You can get it for a pretty good price nowadays, and the tamron 28-75 f2.8 which is my most used lens can also be had quite affordably on the used market. I think investing in an A7RII might be the better call in terms of future proofing, while the lenses are a tad more expensive, you have an easy upgrade path for the body in the next decade while being able to keep all lenses. Also the A7RII is more portable and has features like eye-af.

[@OldGenff-9]

In sony alpha a7r ii There is touch sensor or not ??

[@futc.photography]

No, the screen does not have touch

[@Lancoreh]

Que belleza de cámara y que belleza de vídeo. Gracias.