Canon vs. Sony Cameras - Why I Switched

Switch happens. While it's almost impossible to buy a bad camera these days, I wanted to explain my decision-making process for switching to Sony after 15 years as a Canon user.
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0:00 - I Canon’t Believe It’s Time To Switch!
1:24 - 15 Years As A Canon User (My Canonical Origin Story)
3:10 - How My Workflow Outgrew Canon
4:47 - The Ridiculous Process Of Finding A New Camera
5:43 - Canon Doesn’t Prioritize Video Users 😬
8:41 - Deciding On The a7SIII
10:37 - Adding The FX3 To The mix
13:00 - Replacing The R With The a7IV
15:14 - What I Don’t Like About Sony Cameras
18:44 - What About All The Times I Recommended Canon?
20:13 - Where Canon Beats Sony
21:38 - You Can’t Buy A Bad Camera
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Episode 282: Switching From Canon To Sony - Would I Go Back?

[@tombuck]

For a more in-depth look at these cameras, I have in-depth reviews for each model: kzbin.info/aero/PLVyN9Er-Mwb7vPX6a3jPG7Q0sI4KciZE8

[@taufiknobo]

I agree with things you said.. I love the idea of staying with canon and having their RF Lens ( the RF L lenses are great and better lens than GM IMO) but eventually I went the SONY route because of its video capabilities.. and although sony is far from perfect but the FX3 giving me decent image and colors.. My only gripe would be it 12MP sensor which very limiting for photos that’s why I’m opted with FX3 instead of A7S iii.. looking forward to get a7 iv as my photo camera.. Great video Tom!

[@tombuck]

The 12mp is a tricky one. It's part of what makes those cameras so great for video, but definitely leaves you feeling limited for photo. A big reason I got the a7IV too was so that I'd have a solid hybrid option and it works really well for that. It's been super fun!

[@TheBrandonLeeCook]

Fantastic video Tom! You’re one of the few people I can binge watch / sit through long form content! You’re doing a great job man thank you for breaking it all down. I’ve spent a long time looking for the best hybrid camera for my job but looks like I may just have to get a video centric camera and a photo centric camera or copy the same set up you have. Thanks again man!

[@tombuck]

Thanks so much Brandon, I really appreciate this! I know some of the videos have been longer lately, but I try and make then as concise as possible. My Blue Yeti video was originally 3.5 hours long 😬

[@silverscreenmike]

The great thing about this video was the focus on the recording limit. When I first started doing videos with a DSLR instead of a dedicated camcorder I was using a friends Canon. I didn't know about the record limit.... until is shut off during a part of a video podcast recording. It became very frustrating because I also became over aware of the time instead of the content. Then I got ahold of a test version of the FX3 and fell in love! Don't regret purchasing one at all! (My picture is me with the FX3 - I call her FoX-E)

[@tombuck]

I like that nickname haha! The recording limit is definitely a bigger deal than I realized. I was so used to it that I just accepted it as a limitation, but once I was able to use a camera without it, I realized it was definitely a hinderance.

[@CineDesi]

I'm half way through your vid. I agree with your frustrations regarding Canon, but I've also had frustrations with Sony. I've gone down this rabbit hole myself A TON. When the R5 and A7S III came out... I got both (absurd, I know) which actually turned out to be a useful and interesting investment. For those that don't know, you can get indefinite record times out of the Canon R5 if you record externally (e.g. Ninja Atomos or OBS). I believe you can record 8K externally. I've used my R5 for 12+ hours live streams in full frame 4K60 and have shot for hours at a time in 4K FINE recording to OBS. What causes overheating when recording internally is 8K and 4K FINE mode, which downsamples from the entire 8K sensor. People think their only choice is to then use 4K line skip to get around overheating... but this is only the case if you hate crop mode. Crop mode has no line skipping and actually yields a beautiful image. And you get most of that crop loss back with a speed booster. What this means is you can record internally without ANY overheating on the R5 in nearly full frame (visually) if you are comfortable with crop mode. Regarding Sony... it honestly took me a long time to appreciate my camera. Now I use it regularly. My biggest frustration with it is the inability to fully customize the wheels and dials to my liking so upon startup, it's already set (which oddly enough, the A74 gives you). Everytime I fire up the camera, I have to hit the custom dials button to activate my preferences. I've also seen my A7S III overheat multiple times when recording to both cards in a warm room. Update... At 18 min now. A74 is a fantastic camera. Haven't noticed the rolling shutter issue yet, the LCD is a nicer looking than the A7S III and I love that you can turn it on and the custom dials are already set without having to push a "custom dials mode" button. I agree with your thought process in deciding to purchase the A74. That being said, I've seen KZbinrs challenge pro photographers about comparison images between the Sony A1 and Sony A7S III and often times, the A7S III won or they couldn't see a difference. And the limitations of Sony touchscreens bug me to no end.

[@tombuck]

Getting both is definitely the best way to find what's best. I did rent a few different bodies before purchasing, and that helped A TON. Thanks for adding this perspective, it's incredibly helpful. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong, but I haven't had frustrations with custom buttons and dials so far on any of the models. I spent an inordinate amount of time setting everything up when I got the cameras, but since then they keep the custom settings stored right away, which has been really nice.

[@CineDesi]

@@tombuck the specific arrangement I like is the rear wheel to be aperture, top rear dial to be ISO and the front dial to be shutter speed. I can only seem to activate this specific preference once the a7s III is on and I hit my “custom dials” button which is assigned to the trash icon. On the a7 IV, there is no limitation with how you customize the dials and they even let you customize what has traditionally been the exposure dial. I vainly hope Sony will update the Sony a7s III to give users the same flexibility as the a7 IV. But I doubt it will happen.

[@4sightfilmsLLC]

This is by far one of the most informative, honest, and streamlined camera switch videos I’ve seen thus far! I already love so many of your videos. But bravo dude! Well done. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@tombuck]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! I think a lot of us can get a bit obsessive over these decisions, so I wanted to try and lay out my thought process as clearly as possible.

[@4sightfilmsLLC]

@@tombuck You totally nailed it! You have a great channel, thank you for taking the time to share what you know, and produce content like this.

[@CreatorDrews]

A beautiful and informative video as always!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on both systems

[@tombuck]

Thanks so much for the kind support Andrew!

[@MarcusCreates]

Epic video Tom. I have a lot of Canon glass. Do you have any advice as to where to sell your old glass to minimize the cost of switching?

[@tombuck]

Funny you should ask...I've recently learned about gearfocus.com and would start there. You'll get the most money selling things yourself (trade-in programs will probably give you less than half what your gear is really worth), and Gear Focus is simpler than eBay and "geared" towards cameras and stuff.

[@MarcusCreates]

@@tombuck thanks Tom. Super helpful.

[@CoffeeTalkandTechJohnRyan]

Tech is always evolving and it makes total sense. I still have a EOS-R But next year the Sony A4 is looking good. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@tombuck]

The R is still a fantastic camera. Mine has a ridiculous number of hours on it and it's never failed me once. 👍

[@ismatec]

Excellent video! I have just switch to Sony a7siii and a7iv for the same reasons as you! Question: Which lens adaptor are you currently using for your canon lenses on your sonys cameras? I would like to keep using also all my canon lenses. Thanks a ton! and I wish you a great week

[@tombuck]

Thank you! I'm using the Sigma MC-11 and it works great. Sigma lenses have full autofocus in both photo and video modes, but Canon lenses only have autofocus in photo modes (not video).

[@ismatec]

@@tombuck thanks for the useful info. Sigma adapter it is then. Cheers

[@jphdznr]

Awesome video! Thanks for boiling it down to the nitty-gritty, especially the video functionality versus photo functionality. That really cleared things up for me. I’ve been a long time Canon R user who does both photo and video and was thinking about the Sony‘s but just couldn’t make up my mind. Still don’t know what I’m going to do but you provided awesome insight and information. Thanks for boiling it down!

[@tombuck]

The R is a very solid camera! And I still thing that for photo-first users, Canon has a lot of great things to offer (of course they're great for video too, but I appreciate that Sony seems to prioritize video in select models).

Great video Tom! Actually got my A7s III today after being a Panasonic user for a very long time and I can’t wait to try it out properly!!

[@tombuck]

Hey congrats! Hope you enjoy it!

[@TheThaiLife]

Awesome video. I had the same experience moving from Canon to the A7IV. I switched because of what is referred to as the canon cripple hammer. They purposely nerve and remove functionality. I hate that. That’s really why I switched.

[@Tfrank22]

Great video, Tom! Still shooting with my EOS R, but I got to play with the Sony A7IV recently and loved it. May make the switch one day.Would love to see your individual reviews of each Sony camera.

[@tombuck]

Separate reviews seem like they could be really fun! The R is still an absolutely awesome camera too m👍

[@BobbyInBlue]

Another great video Tom! I am sad to see you switch to Sony but your video was clear and articulate and gave some great points! So many people just constantly switch and it was neat to hear your Insights as to why. Great video, video! Thanks for your thoughts! Just ordered the R5C to go along with my R5, R6 and C70 and I’m excited to give it a try. I couldn’t agree more to get the system that makes sense and works best for your workflow.

[@tombuck]

Oh man that's quite the lineup! I'm excited to know how you like the R5C. Even all of my criticisms of Canon are really splitting hairs at a certain point. I tried to emphasize that all cameras are pretty great these days, so it's all about personal preference/workflow.

[@BobbyInBlue]

@@tombuck very well said! I think that was very clear in your video. Excited to learn more about the Sony side of things for you. Always up to know more and try new cameras.

[@einzelstein5291]

Thank you, I was so confused by a few things about choosing the right camera... this video makes it a bit clearer

[@tombuck]

There are a million options out there. The good news though, is that basically every camera is good. Even my gripes with Canon are ultimately pretty minor compared to the cameras' overall capabilities. I think the best thing to do is decide on which key features are most important to you ("non-negotiables") and then see which cameras do those the best.

[@edwardhamalian3569]

Thanks!! Your videos are very helpful appreciate you!

[@tombuck]

You are so welcome!

[@andrescolintv]

Very cool bro. The Sony 7sIII wasn’t available at the time I was ready to upgrade from my canon 6dMII, so I ended up getting a Sony A7C. I’m still in that learning curve and cannot decide yet if I like it (maybe cause I don’t have a conversion file so I manually grade my log footage and it’s hard to get the colors right). So I’m interested in your opinion on that Sony camera… have you used it?

[@tombuck]

I haven't used the a7C myself, but from what I understand it's basically the a7III in an upgraded body. I know lots of people LOVE the a7III and get incredible results with it, but it's also running the older sensor/specs/menus compared to the newer cameras. Sony never "clicked" with me until the a7SIII, and I think there are a lot of different things combined within that camera that helped to make it something I love using. But I also know lots of people who use the a7SIII as their main camera and the a7C as their B camera and get great results 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@andrescolintv]

@@tombuck interesting 🧐 thanks for taking the time. Do you shoot in raw? If saw, do you get a conversion file directly from Sony? I did but my footage looked awful when I apply it to it

[@MatthewEncina]

I hear “micro hdmi is terrible” a lot in these types of videos. Outside of the smaller plug size, is there actually a quality difference in output between full and micro hdmi?

[@tombuck]

No quality difference, but a pretty massive reliability difference. Micro HDMI has a tendency to fail much more quickly and easily, which isn’t great on video-centric cameras where cables are being connected and disconnected pretty often.

[@MatthewEncina]

@@tombuck thanks for the clarification!

[@makatron]

@@MatthewEncina it's more delicate to a point that it'll just fail from normal use as the pins inside are so tiny that they can move out of alignment even if you're careful.

[@TheBrandonLeeCook]

I love this Tom thank you for making this! I started with the T3i then the 6d then for work I have the 5d mkIV and 1dxII I’m considering the A7IV for it’s hybrid abilities! I’d like to see some comparison videos! Maybe A7sIII vs. A7IV photo and video! 😎😎😎🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tombuck]

I’d love to do more in depth reviews on these for sure! The a7IV is a really outstanding hybrid camera. It has some compromises of course, but as long as you’re aware of that going in, it won’t let you down (mainly just 4K60 crop, no 4K120, and rolling shutter- oh and they took out the IR remote sensor which a small detail but a big bummer since the other two cameras have it).

[@TheBrandonLeeCook]

@@tombuck IR remote sensor? what is that!! interesting! looking forward to the video? Maybe you could rent the A1? Thinking about trying to convince my job to get the A1 lol

[@sidepieceseason1414]

Thanks! Great input!

[@tombuck]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Donny_B]

What a great video! I feel like every single canon user feels that way whether they want to admit it or not. I purchased the R about 6 months ago and it really is great. Right now my issue is trying to come up with RF glass. So incredibly expensive. I've been considering Sony but I don't want to have to go through acquiring lenses.

[@tombuck]

It’s a tough balance. Fortunately the EF-RF adapter works really well and can definitely open up a lot of more affordable lens options. 👍

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Welcome, tis good to have you :)

[@tombuck]

Great to be hear! (Your videos helped me a TON when doing research 🙏)

[@RafaelLudwig]

Canon is the Sony way to go! 100% agree evolve to what suits your needs. Getting the fx3 really added things my other cameras didn't have. Really enjoying the experience this time around. 5 years makes a huge difference. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Tom!

[@tombuck]

A LOT changed in 5 years. I remember using older Sony models and I really wasn't impressed, so I kind of put them out of mind for a long time.

[@RockyMaiviaMiami]

Thank you for this 🙏🏾 It always feels like my canon cameras came with an asterisk. I still have my eos r too (and a couple lenses 😬). I enjoyed shooting canon more but had soo much more freedom & create options on Sony.

[@tombuck]

You're right about the * I just didn't realize there were other great options out there because Canon really was on top for a long time in the earlier 2010's.

[@underthedrone2735]

Good honest and accurate review. I added a Sony to my Canon/Lumix eco systems. Thankfully speedbooster adapters make this a lot more possible than it used to be without buying all new lenses.

[@Findyourtriib]

Another great one Tom! I had about $1,300 to spend on a new camera at the end of 2021, and literally after months and months of research, I bought an iPhone 13 Pro Max as my main camera and couldn’t be happier. I know it’s the absolute least camera geek choice, but for me who films in multiple situations from a controlled studio, to outdoor car spotting, and also skateboarding, the iPhone just checked so many boxes in terms of quality, easy of use, and compatibility with my Mac and FCPX. and since I have an iPhone 12 already as a phone, boom, I suddenly have 2 cameras that are usable if needed. Hopefully some of the major brands can make a mirrorless that has some serious computational elements, wifi and a seem-less app/interface for about $1000 all-in lens included and maybe even some internal memory. If not I feel like more and more young creators will just get iPhones. Especially since they’re getting better and better every year. And you can usually finance them very easily these days. It’s a wild time for content creation! Keep it up Tom!

[@safetyhomeloans950]

well said!!!!!

[@RexxReviews]

One of my favorite KZbin creators , SpawnPoiint has over 200k subs and uses only iPhones for his vids and they are gorgeous. I’m sure there are creators with even bigger channels that maximize the video from an iPhone, his is just the one that I know Off the top of my head.

[@tombuck]

The newer phone cameras (especially the 13) are quite outstanding, and you can't go wrong with having that image quality with you at all times. I'm glad you got what was best for you instead of following a trend that might not have been right!

[@tombuck]

There are definitely a ton of 1 million+ channels using phones and/or older cameras without being held back at all. I'm a camera geek though, so this stufff is part of the fun for me.

[@JakeSloan]

YYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS Im not sorny to hear you switched (ok yes thats a terrible pun) fantastic setup and Love the a7sIII and the A7iv. I now take the a7iv everywhere unless im shooting at night, the a7sIII still owns the night. Great cameras and in just a few hours I am headed into the arctic to film an expedition with mine!

[@tombuck]

That's what I use the a7IV for too- it's my "go everywhere" camera while the other two are more dedicated to studio space and special projects. I just finished an upcoming video where you make a small cameo, by the way 😬

[@TheRealJamesWu]

very well put! I totally agree. As a musician, the 30 minutes limit on all the Canon below the R5 is crazy, and makes it impossible for entry level musician to film their own recitals. Same case with doing concert multicam recording, the price difference is HUGE if you are getting three 6400 (which does not have the 30 minutes limit for 4k30 video) versus getting three R5, and even then there is the overheating problem, until you step it up to the R5C, which has the Micro-HDMI as you mentioned...just quirks with Canon left and right.

[@tombuck]

Definitely! Any sort of live events with a record limit is tough.

[@ROTPband]

Its just meaness on the side of Canon to keep the record limit....especially considering the cost of the R5.

[@MoniqueJohnson]

Thank you soooo freaking much for breaking this down… I’ve been a canon girl for many years myself and made my switch to my first Sony camera in 2020 with the Sony a5100 and then last year a6600. This year I wanna do full frame and was so confused with the models… omg you mentioning the difference between a7s vs a7r vs a7… whew Chile!!! Now I know … a7s it is since it’s a focus on video!!! Thank you , thank you!!

[@tombuck]

It definitely took me a bit to figure out the Sony naming system, but it makes sense now. Glad the video was helpful!

[@Chris-ey7zy]

A7C

[@Jacqie]

I have also been on the fence about changing to Sony and the FX3 or a7S III are both great options for me and I love what they have to offer. As an EOS R user i am absolutely in love with the camera but I also feel it is limited in some areas. I am still very happy with my R and probably won't change for a while

[@tombuck]

That's exactly how I felt. The R is a very solid camera. I think the important thing is, whenever it's time to upgrade, to looks at everything from every manufacturer and see what really suits your needs best.

[@ThomasBrandoGreenman]

I was a Nikon guy since the 90's. I live in Alaska and had a guy ask me to take some pictures of him and his kids while I was on a hike. It was high end Sony and I snapped a few shots and then spent at least 30 mins talking shop while both of our kids stood there and groaned. I'm rocking a a6400 for some light work and I love it! The kicker is I had just sworn off of SLR's just before that guy asked me to take some pictures.

[@tombuck]

Haha, that's definitely something I would do! It's interesting now though because Nikon has been releasing some really interesting new bodies that give some awesome results.

[@Wbc1811]

haven't watched the full video yet, but I love the intro, keep it up! Edit: I have watched the full video now, its awesome

[@tombuck]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for the kind words!

[@DrawingBase]

such a nice background you have!

[@tombuck]

Thank you very much! It's a constant work in progress.

[@curtiscrow]

So I made the exact switch you did and even did it over a long period of time. Honestly, the biggest thing for me was I started to get frustrated with the Canon autofocus because I was getting used to Sony. I never thought I'd say that, but it seems like Canon's AF hasn't really improved in the last few years. I was literally blown away by Sony's AF. Plus the lowlight and dynamic range were unmatched. I use FX3 + A74 setup and I love it.

[@tombuck]

For so many years it was burned into my brain that "Canon = Best Autofocus." It was quite the mental leap to realize that Sony had come such a long way since their first mirrorless cameras.

[@Chris-ey7zy]

@@tombuck people don’t believe how good Sony is until they try it

[@MattRamseyTube]

I'm glad you decided to make this video, Tom--as a longtime Canon user, I wish they did a better job of listening to our needs: even for photographers, video is more important than ever to our viability. If they want us to be able to keep affording their cameras, they need to be up to the job.

[@Davitor1]

Most of Canon cameras are made in Japan, which leads to them costing more.

[@tombuck]

Canon definitely seems to think they know best when it comes to what their customers want. I know Sony regularly holds meetings/retreats with engineers and customers where a lot of direct feedback gets implemented in future updates, and that really impressed me. They're not perfect, but they definitely value video users.

[@HalStaniloff]

If you are plugging your XLR mics directly in to the Sony FX3, then you're not using your Rodecaster Pro correct? Are you then mixing/fixing your audio in post? Are you then reserving your Rodecaster Pro for your live streaming?

[@tombuck]

Basically yes. I don't do a ton of audio processing, so the footage just goes straight into Final Cut where I can level it if needed. The RCP is great, but not having to sync footage (especially when using different frame rates) is an absolute godsend.

[@tshidikhunou]

Probably the best Review or conversation about Canon and Sony. Thank you.

[@Paxman_245]

Will you do videos on the Sony ZV-E10 now as a budget option to compete with the Canon M50 Mark II

[@purplepashmina303]

I am currently in the market deciding between the a7iv in the A7Siii. How will the a7iv do for desk setup?

[@tombuck]

It’s terrific. If you don’t NEED 4K 120 or 4K 60, it’s really a killer camera.

[@fivefivesix-sevensixtwo4114]

I had a cropped sensor Canon for years and decided to make the full frame jump with the Sony A7IV. I'm not a professional or anything but I wanted a better camera for travel and family pictures. Canon's lenses are WAY more expensive and once I saw Sony's third party support for lenses, I had to switch. I thought about buying the A1 but like I said, I'm not a professional and decided to get the A7IV with some quality lenses instead (Sony 35mm G Master, Sigma 85mm 1.4, Sigma 24-70 2.8). I mainly shoot pictures but I might get a secondary video camera. Not sure if I should get the A7SIII or the FX3.

[@yohannsphotographyvideogra9542]

I made the switch from canon to Sony 2 years ago and I am very happy . it took some time to adjust to the manual aspect of the Sony camera and endless customization but overall it worked well, and I find that Sony has a different approach to the choice of work flow of what camera choice you are shooting with and in my case I needed one video oriented camera and another photo camera system that really made the difference for me. I only wish Sony would be faster in their firmware update and larger in giving more as far as functions sometimes Sony’s logic does not work where you have cheaper camera that will have more functions than an expensive one .that’s the only thing I would like Sony to change mentality wise .

[@mitchellweitzman9329]

Hey Tom, any thoughts on the EVF quality between your A7IV and Canon cameras? I've seen an A7III at best buy and the EVF quality I thought was pretty terrible, harsh colors and contrast, lots aliasing, jumpy and non-smooth, just really bad compared to the Nikon Z6 and Canon R6 they also had, which were very OVF like and smooth. So not sure how much of a jump the 7IV is in EVF quality having not had the chance to handle one. Thanks!

[@gravitymediapro]

Are you having good luck with the A7IV using adapted Canon EF glass?

[@tombuck]

Yes, with the Sigma MC11 adapter. Canon lenses have autofocus for photo only and Sigma lenses have autofocus for photo and video.

[@gravitymediapro]

@@tombuck Thank you for the clarification!

[@m1kel]

I remember when sony uypdated the original A9 with the new tracking AF (hence i still keep 2) which the newer a73 that time didnt have. I believe sony does update them when they can

[@tombuck]

I sure hope so! It seems like they tend to do one big update each year, so I’ve got my fingers crossed 🤞

[@MattLong101]

I'm always stunned by the quality of your videos.

[@tombuck]

Ahh shucks, I really appreciate that! I try to make each one a little bit better.

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

I really like your bright set for your videos. Much nicer to watch than those dark sets with the small lights.

[@tombuck]

Thanks so much! It means a lot to hear that. The bright colors make it a fun space to be in.

[@AndrewVanBeekOttawa]

And not like everyone else!

[@edwardhamalian3569]

Ok Thanks but I liked that dual audio hookup you had with the front camera does that work for any Sony camera setup?

[@tombuck]

Sony does make a dual XLR attachment for their “regular” cameras that’s pretty much the same interface. It’s called the XLR-K3M..

[@LiilReyy]

I been a canon fan for loooong looong time but since I tried a Sony camera, I switched to Sony cameras so far I have 2 Sonys and I love them

[@tombuck]

When it clicks it clicks. I really didn't like the Sonys that I used in the past, but the newer ones are different 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@d30gaijin]

I too switched from years of Canon to Sony, but for still photo purposes primarily. My reasons where the Canon lenses vs. Sony lenses. Canon lenses are fine if you spend the money for L glass but as a hobbyist photographer buying Lots of L glass was out of the question. Sony, on the other hand, makes some fabulous mid priced, and even lower priced, lenses that surpass the Canon mid priced lenses. And then there is the size. Canon stuff just seems overly huge compared to Sony. A Canon camera and two or three L lenses required the purchase of a Tenba backpack whereas I can fit the same Sony equivalent in a Peak Design mid-sized everyday sling bag. Great video. Thank you.

[@TheNewArtSchool]

Interesting video! Our channel uses the Canon eos R. Recording on the MacBook pro with the R does give you unlimited recording time, connected to mains via a dummy battery. Thats the whole reason that we specifically chose the canon eos R for! Of course we do not have your needs and budget and do not wish to go anywhere near 4k for the time. What did you do with all for the lenses? Metabones adapter? If a channel is filming in 1080, we personally do not think that the R can be surpassed in terms of performance to value.

[@tombuck]

The R is an incredible value, and mine really worked hard when I was teaching online classes, doing streams, and creating videos with it. It's never faltered once. I didn't have a huge Canon lens collection, so I just got the Sigma adapter to use them with my Sonys and that works pretty well.

[@TheNewArtSchool]

@@tombuck excellent 😊

[@jeffreyperez7731]

This is a very good video with to the point information, two thumbs up!! "What adapter for the Sony body are you using for the canon lens"?? I'm a long time canon user and have invested a lot with canon. I'm waiting for the canon R5 MKII hoping it comes with 60 plus mega pixels along with newer features. However, Sony has a 61MP for some time now with articulating screen with touch swipe. If canon disappoints I will be switching to Sony.

[@tombuck]

The Sigma MC11 is the one I have. It gives sigma EF lenses full autofocus in every mode, but Canon lenses will only have autofocus in photo mode, not video.

[@MichaelBouhnikProductions]

Hi, what adapter do u use for the ef lenses with the sony bodies and is it great with autofocus in video?

[@tombuck]

Hi Michael! I use the Sigma MC-11 (I have a whole video about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHuwgmluepmlgdE). It works well overall, especially with Sigma lenses.

[@MichaelBouhnikProductions]

@@tombuck thanks yeah i know about it, the only reason i want to adapt my ef lenses if i switch to sony is to keep the convenience of using the drop in VND adapter, so much better than having 1 vnd for each lens, because no time on set to unscrew those... Also i think the Meike adapter won't have problems with canon lenses unlike the sigma. U should ask them to send it to u for a review👌🏼👌🏼

[@bhsaproduction]

Hi Tom. Love your channel. I've been watching you for several months now as I start to learn about podcasting/streaming. In the past few months I've purchased a RodeCaster Pro2 + an ATEM Mini Pro with some other gear. My 2 main cameras are SONY handycams (FDR AX33 & AX53), with plans to upgrade ASAP. Anyway, the DSLR I had for ~ 14 yrs is a Canon 40D (still shots only), but the 2 FILM cameras I had for many years (before I went to digital) were the Minolta 5000i & 9000i, plus a bunch of lenses etc. FYI, before SONY entered the DSLR/Mirrorless camera world, they bought out Minolta (Konica) around 2006. The Minolta/Konica business also made medical optical equipment, photocopiers etc. Anyway, technology is wonderful - but very expensive and what I've found is most people buy these cameras not to take pictures, but mostly for KZbin and TicTok footage.

[@tombuck]

Thanks for that info! I didn't know about the Minolta/Konica connection, which is super interesting. I'm happy to hear that the channel has been helpful!

[@bhsaproduction]

@@tombuck Thank you Tom for taking the time to read my comments and your response, I'm sure you are very busy and have hundreds of followers / comments for each post. I'm a little older than you and started off (as a volunteer) operating an analog sound system - desk, multicore cables, racks of FX gear and amps / speaker stacks. As team numbers are small, I started taking care of lighting as well - rows of parcans (1 set for each colour) & some cyc lights for backwash etc. When the MM guys aren't around, I also look after the big screen. Over time we started using wireless mics, LED lights & then a few years back we upgraded to a Behringer X32 digital sound desk. But no lessons, no training, no support except from books in the old days and the internet now. This is also made harder as I'm also learning chrome/luma/DVE keys, Upstream, Downstream, lower 3rd, bugs, tickers, animated logos - and when you don't have a MAC or many of the fancy software like Ps, FinalCut, DaVinci, or have only started learning about file types like PNG, IXL etc - I'm surprised I'm not totally grey or bald. So thank-you for what you do and the help you provide. Just knowing there are reliable channels like yours that fill in some of the knowledge gaps is helpful.

[@Davitor1]

Tom if you had just gotten the Canon C70 you would have avoided having to buy 3 Sony cameras and you would had Super35 Dual Gain Output (DGO) Sensor DCI 4K 60p, Hi-Speed UHD 4K 120p/2K 180p, Canon Log 2, 3, PQ & HLG HDR Recording, RF Lens Mount / EF Mount with Adapter, DIG!C DV7 Image Processor, 16+ Stops of Total Dynamic Range Built-In ND Filters / Auto ISO & Gain, Dual Pixel CMOS AF & EOS iTR AF X, 1 BNC Timecode / 2 Mini-XLR Audio Inputs, Dual SD Card Slots, LUT/Long GOP Support. And my favorite huge batteries.

[@tombuck]

There are a lot of cool things about the C70, but it's definitely not the camera for me. I've seen people who absolutely love theirs though!

[@kenjiyamamoto423]

His not a professional videographer,. He knows nothing about it,. 😂 His just a KZbinr putting title in KZbin just to catch viewers,. Hahaha 😂

[@tomhalbouty3653]

Interesting video. I've tried Sony and stuck with Canon and am quite happy with the R5 (firmware 1.6 eliminated most overheating issues). Perhaps if I was just starting out, I would go Sony, but justifying the time, effort and financial write down to sell an inventory of high quality Canon EF L lenses in order to switch brands is pretty hard to justify in this day and time. The capability of modern cameras by Canon, Sony, Nikon, etc. are all pretty good these days and they tend to leap frog each other as technology marches onward. In my view, of you don't own a lot of lenses or if money, time and effort don't matter to you, then it is fine to change brands constantly. Anyway, nice video of your reasoning.

[@380productions2]

still getting the hang of the Sony a6400 not a full size sensor but I feel like I need a full frame and luv Sony not switching at the moment just thinking of upgrading and only do video got a gimbal and Mavic Pro 2 drone and love film but should I switch to full frame even fits only video that I do???

[@tombuck]

Full frame is totally a matter of personal reference, but I LOVE it for the image quality, depth of field, wider field of view, and better low light performance.

[@digital360]

You do with camera gear what I do with guitars. Too many, but still never enough. :) Love your content!

[@tombuck]

Haha thank you! I also do the same thing with guitars 😬

[@nunucello]

Great video 👍🏻

[@jessbreheret]

Really great video ! I own a 90D , been shooting canon for 15 years or so ( 450D, 700D ... ) really enjoy most of the time , i was looking to jump to FF with the EOS R but then i got a little more $ than expected and i tried the A7IV as well : o_o . Honestly even the menu felt quite natural ( i was worried with all the bad press about it ), everything felt right even though i never touched a sony system before. I was still on the fence but i feel like for a 1000$/€ more than the R you get a body with way more capability . And i'm not even talking about the possibility of getting native third party lenses on Sony whereas Canon let you use EF or the very very VERYYYY expensive RF lenses . When you see how good and affordable sigma and tamron are ... I feel like Canon hasn't been very kind to its customers for the past 10 years ... limiting everything , selling the brand more than anything or talking only to the ultra $$$ pro audience.

[@tombuck]

I think Canon got complacent in the early 2010's when they were dominating everything. Earlier Sony cameras offered cool features but weren't super reliable, so I think Canon just kept doing what they do while failing to realize how much the competition had improved and how willing people would be in regards to switching systems. The R5C remedies this a bit, but when the original R5 came out it seemed like Canon intentionally limited it in a few spaces specifically to push people towards the C series. But a full frame C series camera is more than twice the cost of the R5 and Canon didn't seem to realize that instead of saying, "Ok I'll just get the more expensive one" people said, "Ok, I'll give Sony a try." 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TheGlassEyeTV]

Great insights Tom. Just discovered you via this video. I’m in a very similar boat. Have an R but tested the Sony waters with the FX3 and it’s been such a dream to work with. Also have a blackmagic that’s done nothing but collect dust ever since the FX3 came home. I love the Canon for stills so the R5C is calling my name. But a single ecosystem and an A7iv that can play second fiddle to the FX3 for video seems like the pragmatic choice.

[@tombuck]

The FX3 is so much fun! Other than 8K I don't think the R5C has many advantages over it (unless you specifically want Canon lenses of course). It's $600 more expensive and doesn't include the XLR mount 😬

[@swoljoe]

I just upgraded from the Canon M50 to the Sony A7iii , super excited to fetch it tomorrow 😍

[@tombuck]

It's been a few days, so you must have your camera now. Hope you're enjoying it!

[@swoljoe]

@@tombuck did my first shoot today in Cape Town and oh my goodness I am over the moon! Like wow wow wow 😍

[@JonnyPink65]

As a former Nikon shooter, who switched TO Canon, it never ceases to amaze me that anyone other than new shooters who have no clue as to how to control light or really control a camera, would switch to Sony. I LOVED the darker broody color of Nikon and I love the vibrance of the Canon. I have had several Sonys (really hoping it would be a great system), and although the Sony autofocus is one of the best, the images are super sharp almsot to a "to digital looking point" to my eye, and the A1 is one of the most customizable cameras on the market, they lack one of the most important things about photography...... color; It is lacking. The R is a starter mirrorless like the M series or the old Nikon J series or the early Sony As.. You should have bought the R5 or even the R6 - both are two of the most amazing cameras I have used. At some point in the future, Sony may be a great system if the find where their color is, but as of now..... no way - and again. I have owned 5 Sony's, rented a couple of others and no thank you. And Nikon even with the Z9 is just too far behind with the tech and that is why I switched to Canon. I did in fact, use a Sony for ONE wedding ...... ONCE. . Good luck and welcome to the world of Sony hype. I wish I was the only one that was of the mind that Sony has no color but I am not. I just happened to find that for myself editing photos and relizing that I was pushing my saturation and vibrance past where it should be to give the photos life. And although I do on occasion upsize 1080 for one or two clips to 4K, it is not the same - it just is not. One other thing about record limit - it has to do with import fees and being sold as a stills camera or video camera. Differnt tax rates.

[@tombuck]

You've definitely got to go with what works for you! Canon has earned a reputation for great color for a reason. I really considered the R5/R6 (preordered the R5 when it was announced), but they're ultimately just not right for me. I've heard the "overly digital" comment on Sony's image quality before, but for whatever reason, I like it. I guess it all comes down to personal taste/preference 🤷🏻‍♂️ I used several older Sony models in the past and I really didn't enjoy them nearly as much as the newer generation of cameras.

[@JonnyPink65]

@@tombuck Thank you Tom for the reply!! Absolutely - go with what works for you. Sony does make some great cameras for sure. 🤗

[@alexvancampenhout7984]

Wow, I love this video. Super thoughtful insight and I'm in the EXACT same boat hahaha thanks for sharing! Also, the puns in this were so great

[@danmatthews4803]

Loved this video. I have a Canon 7D and 6D ii. I’m a podcaster that makes occasion videos for my KZbin channel. It really doesn’t make sense for someone like me to switch…BUT, this video puts into words what I have been thinking: if I were to need to replace all my gear, I would probably go with Sony.

[@tombuck]

The 6DII is still a great camera and delivers some really excellent results. Heck, so does the 7D! That was a dream camera of mine back when it came out and I had no way of ever affording something so great 🤤

[@CinemaSteve]

Almost went Sony but once the C70 came out and got to see how crisp RF L glass is, I had to go Canon. Quite an incredible powerhouse of a cinema camera. No overheating nothing but it is a cinema camera, with very limited photo capabilities. But I don’t need photo and I’ve had almost no gripes with the C70. Now that it can shoot RAW, it’s the best bang for your buck imo.

[@tombuck]

The C70 seems to have built up quite a dedicated fanbase! I love the form factor of it. 👍

[@CinemaSteve]

@@tombuck Honestly you can't lose if you go C70 or go A7Siii/FX3. Just insane where small form factor cameras are right now.

[@davetv8171]

I had the R5 and I don’t shoot video, but there were times when I used an atomos ninja to record footage I was shooting and the micro hdmi port was killing me. loved the camera with the 85 DS, but canon did cripple the system like no teleconverter usage with their 70-200. It also froze shooting in ES several times. After 4 firmwares, I think it got better. I found a used A!, so I’m liking that for travel or a lighter load and been into the Nikon Z system and sold the Z6ii and 7ii for the Z9. Sony has the best lens support with third party manufacturers like Sigma and Tamron. And that’s another negative is the battery life on the R5 and I remember reading it would drop frame rate performance under 60 percent or around there I think. Luckily I already had several Sony batteries from previously owning the A9 and RIV.

[@tombuck]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing this! It sounds like you've taken a pretty objective approach to find the best tool for your needs.

[@GreenhornPhototaker]

Great video Tom

[@tombuck]

Thanks 👍

[@stephenlewis9436]

I appreciate you Tom, I am a disabled Veteran / Minister who does Christian voice/Video podcasts and I want to say thanks for all you do for us with your great videos... Love the content and the crazy humor lol.. Keep up the awesome work!!!

[@tombuck]

It means a lot to hear this! Thank you for the kind words and for all your service 🙏

[@ocelotwizard]

Hi, How is the video autofocus with adapted lens (I have the Canon 85mm 1.4 IS) on the Sony A7iv? Thanks!

[@tombuck]

Using the Sigma adapter, there's only autofocus with Sigma lenses in video. Canon lenses can have autofocus for photos, but need manual for video

[@ROTPband]

I still shoot Canon because I have so much glass.......but I appreciate so many people moving to Sony to punish Canon for doing stuff like limiting record times on the R5.....it already overheats.....why limit to 30 minutes in the few modes you can enjoy no overheating in.......

[@tombuck]

Canon lenses really are outstanding. As goofy as it sounds, I do like their physical design/appearance more than most Sony lenses

[@christopherp.9253]

Does the Sony a7IV have a recording limit or unlimited recording like the a7sIII?

[@tombuck]

Unlimited!

[@chrisbuescher4575]

How did you charge the Canon EOS R when using it for video?

[@tombuck]

I mostly ran it off of battery, since it would last at least 4 hours on a single charge, but I do have Canon's A/C power/dummy battery setup too.

[@justingreene9724]

I've been waiting a while to pull the trigger on canon but he is bringing up some very valid points and I am going to be doing more video .

[@tombuck]

You’ve definitely got to sort out what will be best for you. I’m hopeful this video is helpful to anyone in a similar situation as me, but at the same time, everyone’s needs are a bit different 👍

[@reviewsbyrobbie]

Do the newer Sony's allow you to scrub through when playing back video on the screen? My Sony A7C drives me nuts. I love the fact that on the EOS R I can scrub through playback instead of having to watch the entire clip down.

[@tombuck]

Ugh...no. That's definitely something that Canon does very well. We're all used to smartphones and they've brought a lot of the same functionality to their cameras, which makes a ton of sense.

[@reviewsbyrobbie]

@@tombuck that's a bummer! I was hoping they would have fixed it with the new cameras...It's the worse when trying to playback a 120 fps clip.. especially on the field with clients!!!

[@k1vd038]

for studio setups i would go Panasonic box cameras because they have PoE (power over ethernet) basically meaning you have 1 wire going to the camera and you can monitor and configure the cameras from a PC, also they are doing a lot for streaming over IP so you don't need capture cards or video mixers plus they can record in the camera and they are very tiny. but i liked your video just saying this so you can go down a rabbit hole and learn new things if you didn't know. For me for fixed camera setups having easy power, data and monitoring is a thing i value a lot, like you said in the beginning to each their own. I also prefer sony over canon and think for video they are currently really amazing with the readout speeds of their sensors.

[@tombuck]

That's really awesome, I haven't heard of PoE before. 👍

[@prayo6347]

Hey can I know where u bought ur custom coloured windscreen for shure sm7b, if u don't mind me asking :)

[@tombuck]

reporterstore.com 👍

[@prayo6347]

@@tombuck thank you, i like your videos by the way, they are very easily understandable and also are detailed.

[@iutiubdotkomm]

@14:03 by the way, the A7IV also has built in focus breathing compensation. I noticed the focus breathing a few times in the 3 videos in your channel that I just watched. Have you ever tried that feature in the A7IV? And also the focus helper feature is really cool with the colored areas of the image in focus, in front of focus and behind focus. I hope they will also include these features in the A7SIV

[@tombuck]

It's a great feature! But I prefer to use the FX3 as my main camera. I'm really hoping they bring that over as a firmware update though.

[@iutiubdotkomm]

@@tombuck of course. The FX3 would also be my main camera if I already had bought it. I just wondered if you experimented with those A7IV features. Thanks for the reply. I will check now if you did a comparison of Elgato CamLink, Atomos Connect and Ava U Tap. Also looking into the Atems. Keep up the amazing work, Tom!

[@arttiz01]

Nice video! I have this issue of switching right now. I just bought the A7IV, having the R6. I have been really disappointed with the overheating issues and limited recording times of Canon. Let’s see how it goes!

[@sebastianFZE]

Any update? I'm looking at the R6 mark II potentially although I will probably get the A7IV

[@arttiz01]

@@sebastianFZE I have my A7IV just ready to test! Let's see how it goes! But I am sure I will have fun with it! Without recording limits and no overheating issues!

[@sebastianFZE]

@@arttiz01 The R6 mark II that has just been announced apparently has less overheating issues... But might just be on paper

[@HigherEdutech]

Super helpful video, Tom. One thing I don't understand is: why is micro-HDMI "terrible"?

[@tombuck]

I went in depth on another comment here, but to summarize: it's very delicate. The small size is great on a compact camera like a GoPro, but on a bigger camera that's geared towards video production, it quickly becomes a liability and once it breaks there's no way around it other than sending it in for a potentially expensive repair.

[@HigherEdutech]

@@tombuck Oh man. Thanks, and sorry for missing your other reply. My setup is very a6*00 based, which is all micro-HDMI. I'll try to be careful.

[@MikeMena]

If that A7iv had come out before I bought the R5, I would have switched to sony... it just came out a few months too late. I also think that Canon is cumulatively WAY WAY WAY WAAAAy more expensive in every way, bodies and lenses AND computer needs to edit video and photo files (yup, even the photo files are super slow to edit if you don't have a frickin M1). I really think canon might be for rich people LOL

[@tombuck]

The RF lenses are wildly expensive (although they are outstanding). I used to think Sony was more expensive, and maybe that was true at one point, but right now everything seems to be pretty fairly priced and there are decent options at every budget.

[@Chris-ey7zy]

Canon trying to be the Leica for Mirrorless pro system. Look at how they treat new photographers or amateur or beginning photographers. They could care less about having lower priced lenses. Pretty much most of their lenses are 1k to 3k lenses. They spit on the lower end users because they believe photography will become niche just like how Leica is for the niche photographers as people begin getting used to cell phone photography.

[@PrestonJensen]

On the a74 is there a mode where you can lock the shutter open to clean the sensor?

[@tombuck]

Yep! The shutter cover is an option that you have to enable (it's not on by default).

[@PrestonJensen]

@@tombuck that is a sweet feature!

[@visceraljourney]

You do have a bunch of shooting angles in you video for sure :D

[@DashWithAshinCanada]

It focused on the wall behind because you have a super entertaining wall actually lol even got the auto focuses attention lol I already know my next upgrade is a Sony vs the Canon that I have now because I did find it offers more which was a changer for me but i'm lucky with my content I don't have to get a new camera now.

[@tombuck]

"This guy is boring, check out hose pretty pictures!" 😁

[@chiokehart-kelly3481]

Fair points.

[@IAmTheZombieGirl]

Okay, thank you for this video!! I was bouncing between the two and just had a gut feeling that the Canon was NOT the camera for videos but the Sony IS. So with all that being said, I feel even more confident about my decision that Sony, even the budget model, is the way to go. THANK YOU!! Also - that desk pad....where do I get one?? Your studio is AH-MAZING!

[@tombuck]

Thanks for the kind words! The pad is from a brand called "GDBT" that I found on Amazon. They have a lot of different patterns.

[@TieeshaEssex]

I love my Sony A6400 for videos. I use my Canon for photography now.

[@tombuck]

A lot of Canons are virtually flawless for stills 👍

[@daniellundvall1652]

Love the video as always

[@tombuck]

Thank you as always!

[@mikeonstudio]

I agree with this one! I am a once Canon guy but now I'm upgrading to Sony and couldn't be happier!

[@tombuck]

Glad you've also found something that works for you!

[@HomesickMac]

Another thing, I got inspired to do a more detailed research about A7sIII and FX-3. It seems that the FX-3 crops 10% with 4K 120p but the A7sIII doesn't... I'd buy the FX-3 because of the XLR inputs which would ease the workflow when shooting client videos (usually them speaking, showing stuff etc.) but since I'm picky, how much would that 10% crop really bother me?

[@tombuck]

Hmm, I honestly haven't really noticed the crop. I guess I've been living in blissful ignorance 😁 I usually use the cameras interchangeable. It's nice to have different lenses on each and then pick up the one I need for a specific shot knowing the footage will match perfectly.

[@findbinnu]

They are identical with a 10% crop in 4K 120p. If you never use the EVF, the FX3 is better - the fan ensures peace of mind in hot weather. I will bet good money Focus Breathing Compensation and Focus Map from the A7iv are coming via firmware this year.

[@HomesickMac]

@@findbinnu Thank you for pointing this out, yes, I've also asked a dealer here about this about the same crop on both.. OK, with that out of the way, I'm leaning towards the FX-3 because of the audio unit and handle. Looking forward to the firmware update if they really implement that.

[@SweetChariotOfFire]

A7SIII is my dream camera, can’t wait to get one! Love the content, keep it going!

[@tombuck]

Thanks! It's a really great camera, and definitely worth the wait!

[@mcdicky]

Thank you for sharing. I am in the same situation that looking for a different brand of camera. I am a Canon user with EOS R and lens plus Fuji XT-4. Speaking about auto focus sorry Fuji really have to go home to rest and the EOS R does have a reliable autofocus for me. Now I am the state of look for a FX3 or something similar. Still haven't decided yet

[@tombuck]

I haven't used Fuji myself, but I know they've got a pretty dedicated user base and seem like great cameras! I was absolutely blown away by the R's autofocus when I first got it, but the Sonys are on a totally different level (and to be fair, I think the Canon R5/R6/R3 are equally as good).

[@mcdicky]

@@tombuck Now you making me toward to Sony an extra step lol.

[@RiffsAndBeards]

I was a Canon guy for a decade. The EOS R is still one of my most favorite cameras ever. But when I wanted to go to 4k shooting, my options were an overheating ES R5 or EOS R6. Got the R6, it was insanely blue and couldnt shoot 4k for more than 20mins. That was it. Sold all 3 Canons and 7 lenses the next day. I was mad and it felt like I was being laughed at by Canon.

[@tombuck]

We have VERY similar stories except I didn’t actually get the R5 (preordered it then cancelled). I really wanted to stick with them, but I’ve been having a ton of fun with the Sony system.

[@RockyMaiviaMiami]

Same story, only kept my R and 3 lenses.

[@MarcusCreates]

I’m in the same situation. Do you have any advice on selling your glass and cameras? Did you trade in or sell online?

[@RockyMaiviaMiami]

@@MarcusCreates sold mine on ebay. Was super easy

[@danielvilliers612]

So you went from one overheating camera brand to another overheating camera brand , great. Thanks I don't just listen to people, as I did my choice by myself and don't even know what overheating is.

[@workingwiththelight3119]

I can totally relate to it, I have been using canon M50 for 3 years for content creation and I want to upgrade to 4k and unlimited recording and there is no Canon camera in reasonable price that I can go for. I am considering Sony a7iv or om-1 or Panasonic GH 6. Apparently there will be new canon RP mark ii coming in march. We shall see how crippled it will be regarding video.

[@tombuck]

Interesting! I hadn't heard rumors about the RP II, but it'd be great if they released a more updated full frame option at a lower price point.

[@WhenWillILearn]

The battery life thing is felt resolved in my A7r3 and A6600 but on the A7s3 I'm finding the battery life to be a bit worse than those

[@tombuck]

Interesting. My only real experience was with the a7SII and a few others from around that time and battery life was definitely not great.

[@glitchinthematrix9306]

I think im gonna go the canon eos r + bmpcc 6k pro route with ef glass over the sony a7 iv. Valuewise i would be better off or not?

[@tombuck]

It depends on your needs. The 6K Pro is an awesome camera if you don't mind the crop sensor or lack of autofocus (I was very close to getting one before ending up with the Sony). I definitely recommend renting different cameras before buying if you want to try them out in your workflow. There are a bunch of different sites online and prices are pretty reasonable.

[@glitchinthematrix9306]

@@tombuck great idea

[@schoeferfilm]

I have the Sony FX6 and I am very happy with it 😍 best cinematic greetings from a small german KZbin filmmaker

[@tombuck]

That seems like a really incredible camera, especially with that new firmware update 🤤

[@DeyquanBowens]

It’s crazy because Sony is growing on my wife and I! I’ve been using the Canon M50 w/ Sigma 16mm and now I mainly use the Sony ZV1! My wife loves the ZV1 better! That’s crazy!

[@tombuck]

When I taught high school, it was always interesting to give my students Canon and Sony cameras. They had no preconceived notions and didn't care about brands at all, so it was fun to see who would gravitate towards Sony and how liked Canon. Some things just suit certain people better than others 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@iamwannabefilmmaker]

Super cool video interesting. I loved to have 2 A7 siii and one a7 4 for some photos. I love to change my settings Iso, f shouter with wheels! I don't like touching the screen and then change it. The screens on the Sonys are so bad I have the a7 III and the screen is garbage.

[@tombuck]

I'm so surprised at how funky the screens are considering how great everything else is.

[@FURYCastStudios]

Totally understand the Canon gripes... I have every one of them and then some myself. You hit the nail on the head when you said, "I got tired of purchasing artificial limitations with Canon". That is exactly what that brand has become even with a lot of their cinema and professional lineups. I will look more into SONY. I did a lot with them back in my film and TV days with the F55 and F65. Never really thought about them for DSLRs. Thanks again Tom!

[@tombuck]

Glad to know I'm not alone! My Sony cams have been great- so much so that I've kind of lost interest in even thinking about getting new cameras, which has never happened before 🤯 My biggest gripe after using them for 2.5 years now is that there are virtually no firmware updates for the most part and the product lineup has gotten really messy, with so many different camera models that have EXTREMELY similar features with one or two huge differences. Just takes a bit more research to find what's best, but they work incredibly well.