Sony A7C - The ONE MAJOR FLAW vs A7iii

[@DavidManningvlog]

THESIS: The A7C can shoot professional photo and video, BUT you should be warned of the single SD card slot👍 Let me know what you guys think! If you were to buy one, would you go A7C or A7iii?

[@danasuechilds]

When it first came out, I really wanted this camera because of the articulating screen and the upgraded menu. But the single card slot, viewfinder and less customizable buttons is what turned me towards the a7iii even though it's an older camera. I would have loved the a7Siii but too pricey...so I guess I need to hurry and create content for my own channel so I can eventually start making money from it!

[@mike.thomas]

@@danasuechilds Yeah, the missing custom buttons is a huge loss. Even the A6000 has a top-mounted one.

[@dadimotobuildsph9101]

Never had an issue with single card slot and custom buttons before (never had the a7iii). I would still choose this over a7iii. unlimited recording / eye AF for video? It would make cheap sony lens perform more with this feature, specially the 50mm f1.8 FE. C'mon guys. Am I the only one seeing these benefits?

[@dadimotobuildsph9101]

Not to mention the flip out screen

[@mike.thomas]

@@dadimotobuildsph9101 No, the benefits are there but the downsides are also there. We all have different needs and preferences. I don’t shoot a lot of people in motion. I more often shoot things, or myself (yes, I am arguably a person 🤓), - fairly static stuff. I tend to do manual follow focus if any focus at all, and use lots of older manual focus lenses. Thus, having custom buttons comes in handy in manual focus situations. Still, an amazing camera, and better at what it does than I am, I’m sure!

[@DJILLEE]

Every review that was complaining about the body I wanted to scream at them "THATS THE POINT! ITS COMPACT!" lol. You nailed it.

[@AngelusHD]

Ok i get that, but then he ask why there is only 1 SD card slot, i know why... Because it's Compact :) it goes for the grip 2, it's meant to be Compact. Me personally would choose the A7III over this, all the pro's of the A7C except for the flippy screen does not out perform the pro's on the A7III. Having Custom buttons makes a huge deal, especially with the old menu style which i don't mind because i never need to go in it because of the C1 - C4. It all comes down what you need as a video/photographer both body's are great and has there pros and cons.

[@BoxxyFan]

You do realise there are cameras smaller than the a7c that have a front control wheel, more custom buttons and a bigger EVF, right? Even Sony's smaller a6600 has a bigger EVF than the a7c...

[@tatters1]

@@BoxxyFan Sony a6600 is not full frame! Compare orange with orange.

[@BoxxyFan]

@@tatters1 all cameras have control dials and evfs. Theres no such thing as evfs or controls just for ff or apsc

[@andersistbesser]

@@tatters1 the 6600 has just better usability, no one cares about the sensor most cinema cameras have a super 35 sensor which is just a fancy name for apsc.

[@johnnyburbano9690]

This will be my 23rd year shooting and I have NEVER had a card fail on me

[@cantkeepitin]

Lucky you, praise god

[@danasuechilds]

I've had quite a few harddrives fail but like you, never a SD or CF card fail.

[@ApertureArtistries]

found it quite hilarious how his biggest issue with the sony a7c is one SD Slot. “because SD’s fail ALL THE TIME” then explains how he’s been shooting for 12 years and it’s never happened to him. Same. i’ve never had a SD card fail on me.

[@BoxxyFan]

Are you guys full time professional photographers?

[@CC-gt3ro]

Same for me, sandisk, kingston, lexar, if you pick a good brand, you will never have an issue, and you bring multiple card with you if you want to be safe. It is unlikely the uhsii inside the sony will fail. If it is the case, there is also chance that an a7siii or a7iii processor died during shooting. If you are a pro, you probably have several camera. So this is not an argument. The evf is maybe small but really clear, i tried it. It misses maybe an extension for the evf to block sun. But that’s it. It does not have 1/8000 in mechanic shutter but it does 1/8000 with electronic shutter, and flash speed sync i think is 1/160 instead of 1/200

[@MayankBadhan]

Me: This is the most underrated video about the a7c David Manning: Yeah!

[@OurFantasyLife]

The lack of a recording limit is what sells me on the A7c. I primarily shoot video, and 30 minutes always streaks by faster than you think when you’re shooting a podcast / vodcast.

[@joshuareveles]

An external recorder fixes that

[@OurFantasyLife]

@@joshuareveles External recorders run about $500, then you have to add a smallrig if you want to mount your mic or wireless mic assembly...for something that you could just get natively on the A7c.

[@RalfeOrtiz]

Just bought one today with the Sony 20mm 1.8G. Not concerned of having 2 SD slots. Although I wish they put the ports on the right side of the camera. Because when you have the flip screen out, the cables obstruct your view. Nonetheless awesome camera, upgraded from A6400/XT3

[@DavidManningvlog]

That's a solid setup man!

[@RalfeOrtiz]

@@DavidManningvlog I originally wanted the Tamron 17-28 f2.8, since I needed an ultra wide with AF. But it wasn’t available at the place I was at. And the Sony 20mm 1.8, according to other owners who’ve done testing, have confirmed it’s more of a 19mm. And with the instant rebate for the Sony lens, I got a huge discount for it. So I couldn’t pass that up. Thanks again for your input bro, God bless!

[@BrownTea00]

Hey bud, how's your experience so far? I'm also looking for something to upgrade the a6400 from.

[@RalfeOrtiz]

@@BrownTea00 A7C and 20mm is an awesome setup no complaints. I eventually sold it though. And now I have the A7IV with the 20mm, even better setup.

[@overlandvan8833]

This is my first full frame Sony camera, I love it so far.

[@leow5632]

Me too. Haha

[@philipleathem9]

Did you go with the kit lens? If so what are your thoughts on it?

[@capics6779]

There is a full Cage from smallrig with grip extension for it, absolute game changer for this great a7c

[@chloescanlon1107]

06:48 you can do all that with the tilt screen, and it doesn't take forever to pullout and you don't scream at everyone that you're shooting or filming them. Tilt screen rules!

[@anhtran9111]

I am a fan of the tilt screens and even the flip up screen

[@LanaOkeaness]

Ha! I literally did the exact same thing with my Aperture/ISO ring! Love this camera no matter the complaints lol

[@valcarter2952]

How did you do this?? I'm trying to figure it out in the settings and I'm failing T_T

[@markshirley01]

Two things that are handy on the C because I have them on my ZV1 - the flip screen for vertical video (for social media) and catalyst browse stabalisation. Catalyst browse has been very handy for 2 - 3 second clips of motion. PS - your right about the single slot - I won't take one to paid work.

[@tomhsia4354]

This camera in silver could have been my dream camera. I like rangefinder style cameras. However, the lack of a mechanical front curtain is a deal breaker for me. This camera is EFCS only, I use Soviet lenses and have issues with EFCS on my a6300. I don't mind the single SD card slot.

[@joshcruzphotos]

What's the advantage of using ancient lenses?

[@tomhsia4354]

@@joshcruzphotos You generally get extremely high price to performance ratios. Some lens can deliver some interesting colour rendering or other effects that are hard to impossible to imatate in post. My old telephoto lens (Jupiter-21M) is costs a fraction of the price of my Sony 55-210 kit lens but is faster, much sharper, and has better bokeh. It is however, much heavier, less vivid (coatings are not the Soviets' strong suit), has more purple fringing, and more prone to flare. Good modern lenses tend to have beter coatings and optics, they are also MUCH easier to use due to autofocusing and stabilization. If you have the skills and a non-existent budget, old lenses can be a good option. You will need a lot of research and some luck to get a good deal, however.

[@brittneysworld]

I just got the a7c and I’ve been LOVING it in addition to my a7iii

[@alwinlee5864]

out of the two, which one you prefer for vieo?

[@countcolorsnotcalories]

The flip out screen is what makes this camera very appealing to me (a vlogger) versus the A7iii but I can see why most people like the A7iii. My Sony a6400 isn’t cutting it anymore so I’m wanting to upgrade. This video is so helpful!

[@joseqmeh101]

that A7c screen is not good quality tho. Literally you can´t see anything under bright daylight or even when you put your sunglasses. No joking, you can´t see sh... in that screen with sunglasses on.

[@alexdubois6585]

I'm really curious about how often someone has lost ALL the pictures on an SDCard? and how often they have lost any picture on an SDCard (like 3-4 out of 200)? I think SDCard have improved so much that these numbers are very low, unless you buy at the lowest price, and even then...

[@JamesClark1991]

Spoiler Alert: Never.

[@andersistbesser]

I had failed sd cards and if you shoot a paid job and the card fails you lose money so even ONE failure is too much.

[@chryseass.5143]

I finally got a chance to hold one in a camera store and was amazed at how light it was. I wasn't impressed by the quality of the EVF and the screen. I would pay more if Sony upgraded those in the next iteration. I am really on the fence about getting this or waiting to see what is offered in the A71V. If I didn't own the A7III already I would definitely have picked this up- love the form factor!

[@Texashammered]

Honestly I don’t think the single SD debate is warranted these days. Unless you’re using a set of cheap low speed SD cards, you shouldn’t be experiencing any failures. I’ve never had an SD fail on me. Cameras like the Leica cost 3 to 4 times as much as this guy with a single card slot. I understand wanting redundancy, but I believe a good quality UHS II card can suffice. I’m considering this guy for EDC for its size, sensor, and the option to have fast af even though I primarily want to use manual lenses to keep it small

[@mike.thomas]

I have only sort of re-entered the camera market, so I was VERY excited to see this model since I often like to take my A6000 out rather than my A7II because the A6x00 bodies are nice and compact. This seemed like the best of both worlds - a full-frame A6x00. However, excitement changed to despair when I realized that I’d lose the custom buttons, AND the AF/MF/AEL button that I live by on my A7II. I live for back-button focus. I also use manual focus lenses quite often and have a custom button mapped to quickly zoom the viewfinder for focus assist. There might be workarounds (maybe that AF-ON button can be mapped?), but it’s still a loss. The crazy thing is the A6000 has both a top-of-grip custom button and an AEL button. The A6600 has TWO custom buttons on top and the same AF/MF/AEL button as the A7II. Why the heck couldn’t they at least do the same here? It takes me out of the market for this camera. I realize I was probably expecting too much given its form factor and target market (what IS its target market???), but it’s still a disappointment. I have no use for an $1800 “B” camera. Maybe the next rev will be the one...

[@obinnaeke8067]

"Holy cow its so big! And then 10 minutes later, you're just...just watching a movie" That's what she said... xD

[@karajannakis2770]

As a work-around to the missing second card slot, have you tried this? Go to "wireless" and activate the wireless real-time FTP transfer of Raw and Jpeg files in full resolution to an FTP server, whereas the FTP server will be your phone. All you need is a certain Sony app for your phone, or a third-party app that I can't remember the name of at this moment, but is supposed to be even slightly better.

[@CC-gt3ro]

Ouh ouh one single card, ..wouah i don’t need multiple cards. I can have one 256GB and switch with another. I had a camcorder with 3, i never used them. The a7c is superior to a7iii. It is not the same, it has better video, better processor better autofocus, movie record button, more compact, less weight. Compatible with digital interface. It is also for photography and is better in video. I use more the flip screen than evf. It has not the weakness of the a7iii, except the rolling shutter, from what i have seen.

[@DodoAdogli]

Agree,. Been using single card cameras for years and it’s never been a problem.

[@joshuareveles]

It’s superior for video, but not photography (the point of the video is for professional photography). Having dual cards is a must for any professional shoot because you just never know what may happen. I’d rather have it and not need it then not have it, but I end up needing it.

[@ScottGerke]

@@joshuareveles agreed! I’m moving into professional videography and as much as I’d like the a7c, I really think it’s a no compromise situation with a dual card slot.

[@jt663]

Agreed, multiple sd's just makes things more confusing. Unless you're shooting tonnes of video I don't see the need

[@professionalpotato4764]

@@ScottGerke Yeah. It's also one of the reasons why I bought the XT4 instead of the A7C. A7S3 is out of my budget and nothing in the E-mount has 10 bit and dual slots.

[@bluebirdie_]

Even though I'm not going to be doing it professionally for other people, I'm glad you brought up the single vs double SD cart slot thing because I learned something new. Wouldn't have thought of it otherwise.

[@kurtneysilva4005]

Nailed it. I love this camera. It has enough buttons which can also be customized to your liking also you can even save more settings to the SD card for even more costume settings. Small and compact but agree that if you use other lenses such as zoom lenses then they make the rig alot bigger. But still, I like caring it around because it's light and compact and goes really well with smaller primes. Would like 2 sd cards like you said though. That was my biggest flaw also.

[@ogonzilla]

Who’s “everyone?”

[@DavidManningvlog]

I mean, technically "everyone" is like EVERYONE, but in this case I only mean it to be all the other reviews I've seen online. "Everyone" (but also, like probably not literally everyone) keeps complaining about it being compact. And it just makes me laugh🤣

[@Ryansacrobat]

The good thing is the major flaw isnt as critical if you are just vlogging on the camera, but I would have loved if the A7C had 4k60 :/ But the articulating screen is the sell for me!

[@DavidManningvlog]

Man, that screen makes such a big difference!

[@AngelusHD]

Why you need 4K/60, it's not slow enough, better skip the 4K/60 and go straight to 4K/120. There is no point in having 60 fps, i know i know... we first need to go to 4K/60 before we even get 4K/120, but it takes too long. Well i suppose every1 had their own needs, i'm happy with 4K/24/30 and 1080P/120 until we get to the affordable option of 4K/120.

[@Ryansacrobat]

@@AngelusHD 4k120 would be great also but the amount of storage required is a huge difference from 4k60

[@njrivetelite]

I been wanting to get into sony.. and the A7c was what I was considering since I'd like compact.. but Don't want to go with a crop sensor so I was avoiding the a6000 series. I like that the A7c has a similar screen that my Canon cameras do.

[@pocketkiriyama]

I was leaning on getting an a7 III until I saw the flip out screen on the a7c. I'm going to migrate from a6000 so all the buttons and scrolls sit right at home for me.

[@DavidManningvlog]

The A7C is a killer choice! It's super impressive and for me, that flip out screen is the deal sealer!

[@pph6749]

4:57 you *SAID* that. everyone says that a7c is for video-centric shooter but a lot of them overlooked the compactness of this camera that makes it really shine in street/travel photography when the lighter weight and stealthier body come in clutch

[@MEBoisv]

The fully articulating screen is great for vlogging, but imo it's a big drawback for street photography, where it's better to be discreet. With a tilting screens it's easy to shoot from the hip and people don't even know what you're doing. Now the screen is hanging off the side of the camera instead of being hidden. So imo the articulating screen is better for video, but a tilting screen is better for photography.

[@RezaAliMN]

You’re right. Dual SD cards is critical. It’s one of those ‘you don’t know you need it until you actually need it’.

[@DavidManningvlog]

Absolutely!

[@2cool0]

i'm sure they're going to have an a7IV soon. this is a "cheaper" camera for people getting into the full frame line up. that being said this thing is stupid overpriced. it's the same specs as the a7III which came out two years ago. it has two year old tech for the same price. it should have been 1500$ at max

[@riparianlife97701]

You can write to an external drive in your pocket via wifi while you shoot.

[@AeroSixWJ]

YESSS!! 1000% yes!! It needs a bigger grip, it needs a second so card slot, it needs a couple custom buttons, and it needs another scroll wheel like the one on front. I want an a7riv now. If they don’t fix anything else, the need to fix the grip at least!!!!!

[@ivandj707]

Great suggestion to Sony on A7C II - bigger grip is perfect solution for card slots & custom buttons, everyone happy!

[@CarStomIt]

Thank you for this video this help me as well. There are an endless video about this camera and I ever video I watch made it even harder to make a decision. After watching your video. I finally pull the trigger. So I hopefully I like it.. I’m new to the full frame game. Coming from a Go pro 9 I needed a great camera that can do everything better . So I hope I can learn it.

[@DavidManningvlog]

You’re going to be stoked on the decision! The A7C is a super powerful camera and sounds perfect for you👍

[@CarStomIt]

@@DavidManningvlog great thank you. Now I need to know how to use it. Lmao. BTW. Do you have a video about best setting for the A7C for people who mainly use if for videos?

[@passedtrax]

Thank you for the great review. I’ve watched a lot of reviews on the A7C and it’s surprising how many people are upset that they don’t have the number of buttons, both custom and not..... but it’s a COMPACT!!! Cheers and keep it coming...

[@DavidManningvlog]

Hahaa! An odd thing to complain about, right?!

[@passedtrax]

@@DavidManningvlog I completely agree with the double card slot as a BIG drawback for professional users with clients depending on the product - like your example a wedding! For myself, I’m not so worried about it considering it would give me an excuse to go out to get the shot again if the card failed. Good point for pro’s though.

[@BoxxyFan]

You do realise there are cameras smaller than the a7c that have a front control wheel, more custom buttons and a bigger EVF, right? Even Sony's smaller a6600 has a bigger EVF than the a7c...

[@JustinHEMI05]

Thank you. This is perfect for me. An amateur that travels the world and wants better photos than a point and shoot.

[@anims2000]

Totally agree with you I'm planning to buy it and the only thing holding me is a small EV and shutter speed limit at 1:4000

[@CHASINGHOOKS]

I'll be happy with an A7c version 2 too!

[@galaxystars6409]

In that case Some one else holds ur happiness

[@MollyFitzBrown]

I am loving my a7c! But I'm having the polar sunglasses not seeing the screen issue! Didn't you find a screen cover to solves that? I have a Sony 20mm showing up tomorrow for vlogging and I can't wait!

[@MollyFitzBrown]

Love the ending and covid free lol. I hit that like for ya!

[@TinCanTidy]

If David responds to this i will cry I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!

[@DavidManningvlog]

Well definitely don’t cry!

[@TinCanTidy]

@@DavidManningvlog omg 😲 I cant believe this

[@rogerlongenbach5015]

Single SD card slot? Use the automatic JPG transfer to your phone; it is compatible with that function (and the A7III is not) (FTP app not Imaging Edge)

[@messiahshow]

What about video?

[@kandy1249]

ON POINT! cards get corrupted from improper write. 🤔 Which brings me to my next question.. if same camera is writing to both of the memory cards, isn't it true that both of the cards will probably have improper write? I'm not sure.

[@PhotoNERDsUnite]

a7c vs. a6600? which would you do and why? I mostly do photo but love 120fps video

[@DavidManningvlog]

I would 100% go for the A7C. Multiple reasons for that. First off, it gets you into a full frame camera body, but second because having an A7C means that the lenses you buy for it will fit future cameras that you buy as you grow as a photographer/filmmaker. Let's say you buy three lenses for your A7C. Then you get really into photography/filmmaking and want to upgrade your camera body to the A7RIV or A7SIII. Those lenses that you bought for your A7C will still fit your new camera body perfectly. Lenses are a long term investment and camera bodies are temporary!

[@JD3DOESIT]

Definitely going to order an a7c, the only problem is no battery grip or "pinky extender" for larger hands. Coming from an a6500 I'm not missing fancy front scroll wheels or features because full auto tracking instead of back button eye autofocus... don't need the custom buttons. Plus you can customize any button for perceived missing buttons. I'm not missing the 2 SD cards either, because if you are using this in conjunction with other cameras on other angles, you wont miss the video if it ever fails... and going through multiple SD cards searching for media isn't the move for "regular folks" with multiple older cameras, and older multiple single card slot set ups...lol I do wish I could take pics while shooting and use separate cards that way without loss of resolution.

[@fsveen]

Why do they keep using the SD card format anyway? Wouldn´t it make more sense to move to micro SD? That leaves plenty of space for dual slots

[@DeeJayHitMan18Rules]

That makes a lot of sense, we all are using micro SD to SD adapters anyways.

[@fahhadm_alq]

I'm glad that I saw your video. Thanks a lot now I know which one im going to buy without hesitating.

[@scipionyx]

FOUND YOU AGAIN! was looking for your videos for sometime then i remembered that you did that Hawaii volcano trip some time back and finally found your channel again, glad that your still doing great! Ill keep the notification on this time so i wont miss your uploads

[@DavidManningvlog]

Stoked that you’re back Farhanul!

[@mdatiqurrahman5834]

Love this dude and his videos! Deserves more appreciation))

[@harshithkramesh1543]

The time limit could be because of the fact that the A7iii could write to 2 cards simultaneously and be overheating while at it. The omittion of the 2nd slot might be why the a7c runs much cooler than the A7iii and didn't require time limiting

[@DarcersTech]

I personally don’t mind the one card slot. What I don’t get is... why is there no custom button by the shutter button? My a6300 has that and I use it all the time. There seems to be enough space for it. I guess I will wait for the A7 IV and decide what I am getting based on the price. Honestly, I would like Sony to give some attention to their APS-C line again.

[@DavidManningvlog]

I think the redesigned grip just meant they couldn’t do as much in that space. I also think they’re actually cannibalizing their aps-c lineup pretty hard with the A7C. For instance, anyone looking at the a6600 would be crazy to not spend the extra few hundred dollars to get the A7C

[@ju2705s]

1 SD Card isnt a real Problem you should enable ftp transfer or via wifi export into imaging app...both works fine with my Tablet, Phone or Notebook...you have stored it into Target snd could send it directly via Internet

[@KysuneRSA]

Thank you for this video !

[@careylymanjones]

I went for the a7iii for the ergonomics and the dual card slots. Low shots are easy with its flip-up screen. I'm planning a once in a lifetime trip next year, and losing a day's shooting would be maximum suckage. I did add an a6400 and kit lens for a vlogging/b-camera.

[@namir91]

Your final conclusion "flaw" is kind of pardoixcal because professionals shooting weddings where the dual SD is a game changer... I doubt they really care much about the size advantage of this over the A7iii. I would guess the A7C is targeting family/travel/street photographers, maybe people looking to step up from a APS-C camera and I don't think those people are going to find the single card slot to be a deal breaker. I agree the rest of the complaints though about missing features buttons grip size etc are kind of the point of the camera.

[@carjac820]

If you go to my country you could literally see freelance photographers shooting weddings and events with a6000 cameras, entry level rebels and Nikon's D3000 and D5000s, or even the full frame 6ds all have only got a single card slot. Not really saying that a single card slot is fine, all I'm saying is that there's really a specific situation where people don't have a luxury to get a camera with a dual card slot. Partly due to having cameras more expensive to purchase here ($200 more expensive than HK) plus average income is lower compared to US

[@amiame115]

I think the AF performance is underestimated. This A7C's AF is so good that A7iii felt like old tech. I would not mind owning both a7iii and a7c but what would hinder me is the price of getting 2nd body.

[@dragonfist25]

That's how I felt shooting action shots on the Sony ZV-E10. It made my a7iii feel like it was outdated.

[@amiame115]

@@dragonfist25 i actually own both after a few months of this video hahahaha. I love both a73 and a7c! Would always bring a7c for vid. Would always bring a73 for photo.

[@rosepolestico]

thank you for the info between A7C & A7iii

[@babyplusjudo]

What’s strap are you using? The name ou trademark? Thanks really good content.

[@IzhanZubir]

Awesome video man!

[@coz_daysoff]

Hey David. I just got this camera. Is my first camera ever so i cant compare it to anything else, but i can say that i love using it.

[@DavidManningvlog]

So stoked for you Cosmin! This camera is incredible!

[@Ryansacrobat]

Very good 1st camera! I have had 3 other cameras and still haven't gotten this one yet! 🤦‍♂️

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

I have this camera for youtube videos and vlog. I also have the A7III. Only complaints about the A7c is the viewfinder is bad and I miss a front dial. I love it though

[@Eltokeruno]

Which one do you like best ? I still don’t know which one to get

[@m1kel]

one sd card slot was not really a deal breaker. infact, that compact body had the card near the battery and the fact that they moved it away from there is a good move :)

[@DavidManningvlog]

Yeah, for people that don't mind the single card slot, it's a great camera!

[@geraldenright9845]

Only 1 SD? No problem. Turn on FTP and sync immediately to your phone or pc. No matter what happens to your SD or Camera. You have a seamless backup.

[@greatwood90]

Thanks for pointing that out. I, like you have never had an SD card fail but the thought is frightening. Especially if you are shooting something very important. I’m not a professional by any means but insurance is so important. Plus I like the electronic viewfinder and the ergonomics of the A7 III. I’ve shot with an a6000 for 6 years and love it! But yes. I have been struggling with deciding between the A7 III and A7c as far as adding a second to my set up. Both within my budget. Both with their strong points. And both with their weak points. I think I’m leaning more towards the A7 III. Why? The flaw you mentioned. Better viewfinder. Better ergonomics. Classic design and reputation. And the fact that I don’t do video. Thanks for your thoughts and insight. Both are great cameras! But for me I think the A7 III would suit my needs.

[@stevecontos3317]

Maybe im the rare individual thats never really needed the dual SD card. My first DSLR was the D7100 and i used the dual slots but never really took advantage of them. I have the a7ii now and im not bothered by a single SD slot. So this camera is intriguing.

[@MR-AK]

does it have the rolling shutter problem when in video yo uare moving left and right? as in clipping.

[@tatters1]

Well, professional photographers do not use compact cameras, do they? So it is fine for me then, I am not professional :) Never had problem with cards. Was fun to watch the review, thanks.

[@DavidManningvlog]

Thanks for watching Tatiana! It’s a really impressive camera!

[@abhijeetkurup]

Hey Dave, Happy New Year 🎉🎊

[@DavidManningvlog]

Happy New Year Abhijeet!

[@jewelypix]

Thank You David!! 👍🏻 I’ve had a card fail, luckily not a wedding but upsetting nonetheless. That’s why I only stick with Wildlife, Landscapes & The Great Outdoors & My KZbin Channel.. No People, LoL. I’m going to be on the lookout for a new camera, something good in lowlight, hence the landscapes & Wildlife. I’ve mostly only ever used Canon, how do you feel about these Sony’s for Me? TIA 😉

[@waelben2000]

I prefer the size because it can fit in a smaller gamble. I don't shoot weddings anyways, so it's fine for me.

[@doxmedia9962]

Completely agree with everything you said. I just want to add that the mechanical shutter speed being limited to 4000 is what turned me away as well. I shoot below f2 a lot of the time and had to put ND filters on my lenses. Don't understand why they changed the shutter from the A7III...

[@joshuareveles]

I’m glad that someone finally mentions the importance of 2 cards for professional work. For me, the a7c is not a professional tool due to the lack of a battery grip, no dual card slots, smaller evf, no weather resistance, and no speed light support.

[@mrpleezy5275]

What’s eve?

[@matth8205]

When I looked at this I kind of couldn’t find much I didn’t like but I guess everyone’s use case is different. Have to be honest dual card slots might be be belt and braces but in 10 years I’ve never had a card fail so wonder how much this actually happens without something serious happening to the entire camera which trashes both cards anyway. This felt like a step up in some regards to the a73 so I’d get this or the A74 if I had to choose again.

[@Rajiv27]

I love compact electronics and its the main reason I am considering this over a73 and a7r3 but 1 card slot is bit scary, even though I am not gonna do professional photography but still.. this expensive and 1 card slot is not good. ://

[@yatratechtvcom]

True Statement bro..

[@saifhshaikh6014]

hi, love your content .i am going to buy my first camera for professional photography,cinematography's ,videography & vlogging should i go for a7c or a7mark 3.

[@Sbktech999]

Same my problem

[@ryanvalorflamevisuals9690]

I’ve flirted on the idea of going for this camera, and after listening to this review and other reviews; I feel a bit safer with the idea of scooping up the Sony A6600 and one or two good lenses. The other plus to the Sony A7C is that you can get it in Silver

[@pph6749]

agreed the silver a7c is one of the best looking camera bodies Sony has ever made

[@danasuechilds]

Not to laugh at your choking but you always do something in your videos that make me laugh...just love your personality. :)

[@DavidManningvlog]

Hahha! Well I'm glad that me choking has such entertainment value! Ya know, you and my wife would really get along, she thinks it's HILARIOUS when I hurt myself!🤣

[@danasuechilds]

@@DavidManningvlog LOL funny you say that, because I can't help but laugh when my husband hurts himself! You'd get along great with my husband because he's does the goofiest of things, especially with silly iphone apps. I'm convinced he has a secret TikTok account and that he's taking photos/videos making fun of me. I hope it's not true. :)

[@vijay365panchal]

Which gimbal is best for this cam...?

[@DavidManningvlog]

DJI RSC 2👍

[@HOMEDIY]

I have SD cards fail all the time. I don’t buy cheap cards either. GoPro corrupted cards so much I stopped using GoPro. DSLR had it 2-3 times. I have multiple KZbin channels and it was total bummer. I definitely like dual card options.

[@utkarshtiwari7547]

Is it possible to change the Exposure Compensation dial to use as ISO dial?

[@DavidManningvlog]

Dang, I don’t have the camera with me anymore, but I believe it is possible to change that! On other Sony cameras I can, so I would assume that you can on the A7C too👍

[@utkarshtiwari7547]

@@DavidManningvlog Thank you for your response. This is something that I a looking to achieve on a7c. I am thinking of upgrading from a6600 to a7c but only if in a7c I can individually control iso, shutter and aperture simultaneouly with 3 different wheel/dials. I hope what you say is right otherwise I'll be basically using a6600 ergonomics with a full frame sensor which is not I want with a7c. :/

[@theodorenguyen92]

I'm going get this camera very soon. I do photography a lot, not video.

[@BattleBornSteve]

Awesome video! I purchased the a6400 a year ago for real estate home tours and vlogs and have been kinda disappointed that there was no internal stabilization. Do you think the a7c stabilization is worth it for the upgrade?

[@DavidManningvlog]

Man, unfortunately while they did give the A7C Standard stabilization, they didn’t give it Active Stabilization like that of the A7Siii. BUT, the A7C does now record gyro information, which is the info from the motion sensor inside. So you can take A7C files and run them through Sony Catalyst Browse to stabilize them, which is WAY better than just trying to stabilize in Final Cut or Premiere Pro. It’s an extra step, but when you do that, the files do look insanely stabilized!

[@BattleBornSteve]

@@DavidManningvlog Ok I didn’t realize that either thanks!

[@geraldenright9845]

I rarely handhold for real estate shoots. I use a tripod and the app so I never touch the camera except for setting up the shot.

[@AlfaMedtech]

Why my audio levels are grey out on my a7C when using the memory recall option on number 1?

[@DavidManningvlog]

You have that setting set to something that doesn't record audio. Just change your settings and reset what memory recall is saved to option 1👍

[@luisoliveira.360]

you guys are all wrong about the A7C... That camera stands for the ones that want to upgrade (like from the a6xxx series) and not to downgrade (from the ones that already own a full frame cam) so... no flaws if you want to upgrade... is a preference thing. grab one rather than the other... it's a question of choice!

[@DavidManningvlog]

Absolutely Luís! That’s a solid point👍

[@stevelien3568]

Or you could've used the aperture ring on the 35/85. I guess those that use the Aperture ring on gm/zeiss glass won't really notice that much of a difference

[@DavidManningvlog]

Totally Steve! There’s a few different options that make the removal of that wheel not that big of a deal👍

[@thephotographerdiaries]

Going to be ordering this soon! Mostly for blogging on my channel, but might Rig it up as well

[@Collin2377]

I bought the Sony A7III a week ago and never used it. I am planning to return it because I heard a lot of them will get a broken shutter. Now I am thinking to get the A7C but I heard it doesn’t have such a good image stabilization. I don’t know what to do.

[@joseqmeh101]

Sony IBIS in their cameras sucks, no matter the model. However their Catalyst Browse feature helps a little, is a step forward in image stabilization

[@yosafatsurya1082]

Sir is A7C Support a Battery Grip?

[@nathanturner2304]

I wish I had the money to be able to get & then bash cameras

[@crislopezshow7887]

if one is concerned about the single memory card slot, couldn't one just get a portable hard drive and transfer files after shooting?

[@architecture_logs]

hey there, ty for the review - there are two simple and cheap bypasses for the evf and grip - you can acquire a rig from small rig with a better grip and a shader for the evf that holds on to the shoe (you wont need it much while filming under the sun probably) - so those two things are manageable. Also, there is 1 big advantage for that ivf position - makes your nose bump free from the screen :)) awesome video - take care

[@Creative7inc]

Great camera review David! And can I just say, it's just amazing to see your channel grow - you deserve it man!

[@ivanmelicoffabril8253]

Why such fixation on dual card? Even "happy go" stats like yours, 12 years with no SD card fail, it's a great stat. I'd say that generally it's more likely that the photographer mess up the work than an SD card or camera. There's a probably a better chance you drop the camera with dual slots in a pond than the SD card failing. Or maybe the camera bag get stolen with both cards, or more likely your hard drive fails or is damaged before your SD card.

[@jenslorat5483]

to even waste a thought on using the a7c as a wedding camera, in the professional field, is in itself superfluous. it was definitely not built for that! and everyone supposedly knows someone whose sd card broke, but it hasn't happened to anyone personally... Its a very good cam and the only question ist, if you can live with the given specs… Glases and the small ewf? Missing buttons…

[@RyanPrendergast]

Anyone know what camera strap that is? Looks like the peak design quick disconnect setup but assuming he's using 3rd party strap? Thanks in advance!

[@ponticelli]

Completely agree! I will wait for the A7 IV :)

[@dacool4606]

I own a Nikon d3200 as a amateur, i have intention to switch to sony a7c mostly for that focus in videos and for more "smart" capabilities compared to nikon. I never used a mirrorless. What would you recommend more? A7c or A7 III for a nikon user :) that switch to another brand?

[@Mickparrysstepdad]

As a camera for family stuff it's perfect for me.

[@rossevans7646]

Great vid dude, and super timely as I am looking to upgrade from a Sony RX100 that I have been using for the last 18 months. My decision is between these two, and at the moment I was thinking the a7c as I do all my travelling and getting around on a motorbike. So the slightly more compact size was appealing.

[@DavidManningvlog]

I think you would be super stoked on the A7C 👍

[@rossevans7646]

@@DavidManningvlog Awesome thanks dude.

[@DeadManWalkingchannel]

I need to coment on this... The A7c is one of the best cameras of 2021 a compact fullframe ... I have one and its great... the bottons f... that not that diferent from my A6000 so... People need to stop talking bad about every thing and enjoy the small and compact things. Sorry if my Inglish is not perfect... Great camera

[@DavidManningvlog]

I agree with all of this!

[@BrannonNod]

Heya Dave you wanna know how to Fix those annoying camera strap anchors Flopping all over the Place? By the way so glad you told everyone exactly what I'm doing as I own Both the Sony A7Siii and A7c as my B cam for overhead 👍

[@LmarOria_1]

take them off. unless u wanna use the strap that came in the box. i don’t rly use a strap so i just took them off but if u have a peakdesign strap it’ll also work without them

[@BrannonNod]

@@LmarOria_1 actually you take the metal triangle clasps off and separate the bottom apart like the ones on the A7Siii and Wala you have them stay put wherever you move the peak design 👍