Sony a7 III Real World Review (vs Sony a7R III, Nikon D850, Canon 6D Mark II)

This is the Real World Review of the Sony a7 III. All on location photo and video were shot with the Sony a7 III. If you would like to access a few sample RAW files and all the full-res exported jpegs please go here froknowsphoto.com/a73/
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Thumbs up for "Real World Reviews"!!!!

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Jared you should put up some I Shoot RAW shorts/pants in your shop one day :)

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Jared Polin - I’m going full frame soon and your Chanel is my go-to for all things photography related. A big and heartfelt thank you for all that you do✌🏻

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I have the underwear on right now!

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks for watching. Ambassador

[@desmundlighten3603]

I've watched you evolve your view of Sony and and the mirrorless market as a whole as the tech progressed, and while I felt you were a little late to the party your coverage has opened the eyes of many lifelong Canon and Nikon shooters to technology they were in some cases will fully ignorant of.

[@MaxRovensky]

"Budget level camera" my ass, my bank called me with fraud suspicion after buying this 😂

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Max Rovensky lul

[@kolapyellow7631]

Hahahahaha. U r funnny. Love your comment. My bank would call and block my acquisition if i even try it. I'll wait untill it goes under 1000$

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@@kolapyellow7631 when do you think that will be ?

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Imagine accidentily ordering a hasselblad x6d-400c moon whatever anniversary edition.

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@@matildecv around 2 more years before that happens.

[@qwiklok]

After a 5D2 for 8 years, my A7iii is an absolute gem. Video, 120 fps, IBIS, EVF, insane sharpness, battery life, custom buttons, options galore, low light, night photography, accuracy. e mount, uses any lens ever made, gorgeous images, I mean . . . . . . hello!

[@tyejohnson9400]

This video is still relevant for me 2 years later as I await for my a7iii to arrive today!

[@LincolnintheAdirondacks]

I can't wait to buy this and shoot a bunch of jpeg's in full auto!!!!

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Lincoln Riddle *you idiot, you should shout RAW, and MANUAL* generic comment that doesn't get sarcasm.

[@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeo]

Me too

[@stevesvanderpool8653]

Yeahp me too. I don't always need to shoot raw. I don't have the time nor desire to go retouch the shot of my awesome dinner.

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I will stick with my phone, it's just as good as this.

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I just started crying

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I clicked this video thinking I would scrub through and click off, but 30 minutes in and my eyes are glued to the screen. Great job guys.

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I think this is the best video you guys have ever made and edited. Good job!

[@hammadshahid9072]

I am watching this review in 2022 and seen all the videos of him but this review and location is one of the best🔥🔥

Definitely the best review on Sony a7 III! I'm seriously considering to get this camera. Canon is slowly killing me with lack of features that Sony obviously has for a long time already.

[@MakingImagery]

This is one of the best camera reviews I've ever seen! Woah!!! Super clear, accurate and a great walk through of all the epic features and how they can be applied in the real world - seriously well done!! AMAZING!! THANK YOU!!

[@gregstewart4692]

Great job. You answered a number of questions I had. You also brought to light a few things I had not even thought to consider. The video was also entertaining and put together well. Thank you guys.

[@DirkMenker]

Great review with the bonus of Jared explaining some of his shots. Entertaining and informative!

[@BalloonBoysApp]

Fro - I spent 43 years as a tv news cameraman, shot film, tape, disc, and ram. Owned 4 dslr's, and other old film slr's. You are the best - awesome coverage of your subject. I'm sick of all the other posers out there. You are the top franchise for photo stuff on KZbin. Thanks for the hard work!

[@vanessa-pur]

Awesome review, great examples and great way to compare between A7III and Canon 6D Mark II ... - that was the video I was looking for... keep up your great work ... great channel...!

[@rakeshdidi]

A lot of product reviews happen on KZbin, but the best part of your video is how build up a story and make people understand in simplified form with practical examples. Keep up the good work. Cheers from India.

[@gwins]

Probably the best review I've seen so far. Thank you!

[@Tankinc832011]

Holy mackerel!!!! Knocked it out of the park and then some!! I love the reviews you guys put out and the amazing production quality. Mr. Eckert well done sir!!! And Mr. Polin BRAVO!!! I can always count on top notch quality on your channel!! I have to watch it again!!

[@amazinazihn]

Great insight also, awesome B roll, really kept that narrative rolling. Thanks for the comprehensive review!

[@josepheveson6187]

That was the best camera review I’ve ever seen - thanks for making it!

[@PuridaMedia]

Longest review I've seen, but also the BEST review I've seen so far in general. It flowed from one scene to the next like a documentary. Lots of videos nowadays I actually skip around to find where the people talk about a product, but this one is full of information, personal input, and real life experience. Great job, Jared and the team! Hopefully someday I can learn from you to make videos like this!

[@SunnySummerSkies]

Great review! The editing was top-notch!

[@tackleberry1994]

Excellent review! Worth the wait. The production values of you and your crew's content is 2nd to none.

[@jcdesign1119]

Jared, It’s been a while since I’ve visited the channel. My younger brother just became interested in photography and I sent him your old Nikon D3100 video to get him started. It gave me a little flashback to 2011 to when I first started watching your videos. I was in Jr college and just taking interest in photography and video. I found your channel and started to grow and become inspired to learn as much as possible. Flash forward to 2019- I have been working as a cinematographer, editor, and multimedia content creator in higher education for 3 years now. I absolutely love it and I just wanted to give you a shoutout and say thank you for all the knowledge and confidence you have shared with me and many others over the years. Thank you sir!

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This is your best review video Jared. No boring part and facts are straight to the point. 💪🏻

[@schiestandtech266]

37 Min of great content and pures Informations, thats how I like my reviews!

[@JasperTordilla]

I finished the whole review! I’ve been watching a lot of reviews lately about this camera and this is one right here is the most in depth of them all! 😁👍

[@suchrealfilms1360]

I’ve been waiting so long for this! Thank you so much for making awesome tutorials and reviews like this one it really helps me out in my search for upgrading.

[@davidgold6094]

It's finally here. I've been waiting for soooooo long!!!

[@Highlander319]

#crushedit !!!!!! One of the best Real World Reviews(tm)! You guys have done I think. Really have to consider this, Sony has come a long way I think. And have to say here Stephen deserves the Oscar for Editing !!!

[@tricky.pixels]

The production values are insane...love the video and the review combined...

[@danyhooks]

The edit for this video is so great! Congrats!

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This review is absolutely fantastic! Loved every minute of it! Good job guys!

[@WT2D-Michel]

all I can say is this is the best camera review I have see it. Crongrats Jarrid.

[@ScunneredScotsmen]

Hey Michel! Not sure if it's something you be interested in but we just posted a little cinematic unboxing of our a7iii. Never really filmed an unboxing so would be cool to get some feedback!

[@TylerNeil]

I think the best part of this real world review is this entire video. The video footage speaks for itself, for us that are interested in the video capabilities. So glad Stephen shot on the A7iii. Thanks for the great content!

[@thenagyyeno]

Excellent review as always you need to get back on these reviews! You do some of the best ones we can found on KZbin! Keep up with the good job 👍🏻

[@DavidCentaura]

Gotta say Jared, very well put. Nice to hear the detailed info, direct and to the point without a lot of repetitive "noise".

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Best camera reviews on KZbin.

[@TonyC0101]

You and your crew did a great job with this review...definitely like the new video editing style!

[@froknowsphoto]

Thanks. This was two person crew, Stephen and I. Stephen crushed the edit and all the video.

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I'm new here, and delighted to find Jared's camera reviews. Informative, technical, entertaining as hell. Wow! Count me a new subscriber! Thanks for sharing your photography smarts!

[@paulsimpson6899]

I've just bought this camera and this is just about the best review I've seen. Great video.

[@DLewis-pc2op]

As usual.......informative and to the point. Thanks

[@AlfonsoSalgueiroLora]

Clearly the best review I've seen of the Sony cameras!!!! Superb work guys!

[@BoyInFancySuit]

Jared, from all videos this is my favorite. So much useful information, thank you very much!!! Nice pics, great/fantastic video, music is right...list go on!!! Good work man!!!

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Been anxiously waiting for this video

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You guys really do have us spoiled when it comes to production quality. Awesome review, gorgeous footage, and a killer edit.

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What an amazing camera review. Super entertaining, bravo!

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Love these real-world reviews. You deserve the million followers man.

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Great review, beautifully shot and edited. Great job guys!

[@StephanieVetterly]

I must say this review takes the cake as your best camera review to date (I've watched most, if not all, of them). Also, a HUGE shout-out to Stephen Eckert for the serious B-roll segments!! I heard that you worked a TON of hours getting this put together, and it shows. I feel you surpassed anything else you've done with this edit!!

[@markhardycreative]

Listened to daily fro this morning obviously great work Jared, but also great work Stephen, you guys are a pretty special team at this point. I’m really gunning for you all to take the next step whatever that may be, I feel I’m watching on the edge of something very special which is about to happen. From mark still walking that dog in the English hills :)

[@bobsykes]

Wow. This is far and away the best review I've seen, even though all the reviewers had only the same things Sony set up to shoot. Really informative, and I especially appreciate that this is all useful answers about how the camera is to SHOOT, rather than specs and charts or whatever else. Thank you!

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One of your greatest videos. Great work. Very informative & fun to watch.

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2020 and still goes head to head with this year's cameras

[@johnd9357]

Mine gets here tomorrow. I can't wait!

[@kyletaggart]

This video was so fun to watch. Honestly might be the best video you guys have done, along with the typewriter photo story. Utilize that music and it makes it such a fun ride to tag along with you guys!!

[@Schooz1]

Terrific ,well executed presentation! I am that new comer that you spoke of at the end of your video with light experience with the 6d and I am very excited for the A7III Thank you for all your effort in this video

[@jalladin]

The purple shirt is boss @Jared and thanks for the video too; It helped solidify my choice of camera after sending my 6D mark ll back.

[@petecolly4036]

Where's the wind test? It's usually what I base my camera purchases off of.

[@ToxicChallengerDPD]

I just got into Sony with the A7iii, I gotta say this along with your other videos on it have BY FAR helped the most! thanks for taking the time to go through the cameras paces so thoroughly!!!

[@andremartinez5830]

Back at it again with the amazing review! You go fro! Thanks for your hard work! 😀

[@WilliamWallaceRoss]

Great review. I am looking at the a7 III and a7r III. You gave me some things to consider. I don't do portraits or video at this time, mainly shooting landscapes and city life. Since I am just entering the Sony Platform, it is probably better to go with the a7 III and spend the savings on one good lens, like the 24-70 f/2.8. Until I get comfortable, I have my Fujifilm to fall back on for those times when I need that 100-400mm length. Thanks, Jared, for the review and I always enjoy your critique on the various camera's and lenses.

[@animealpha4795]

I stopped watching youtube for 2 months , and now I am back and I see Jared Polin increased his production value by a landslide, wow.

[@bala1000mina]

As always very helpful and informative review, I really learnt a lot from that! Thank you so much Jared! God bless and good luck!

[@obayedh]

A long but in detail review with pros and cons - loved it. Thanks Jared for the unbiased review. Much appreciated :)

[@ImagesByLyricsPhotography]

Well I decided to shoot with Canon and Sony so I will be purchasing the A7 3 thank you for all your information I sat through the whole thing

[@BokehMarket]

I know everyone is going to complement the wonderful review, the great b-roll, and the thoughtful attention to detail. But I have to add - the music was wonderful. It complemented the video well, wasn't over-used, and was well placed throughout to help bring interest where needed. That's an attention to detail often lacking on KZbin (including in my own videos).

[@stepheneckert4006]

Bokeh Market ah THANK YOU! People underestimate how difficult it is to pick quality tracks and time them right. It takes me DAYS to find the right music

[@BokehMarket]

Ha yeah, in addition to my photography videos, I have another channel that's sports related. And I've done a few highlight videos. Understanding musicality, selecting the right tracks for what sort of emotion or information you're trying to impart, phrasing, and even the right audio levels are all little things that viewers benefit from and enjoy - but have no idea the work that went into it. Combine that with the challenge y'all have of trying to get copyright free music - and the whole thing is a huge undertaking. This is one of the first videos I've seen in the photography space where I really noticed all those things I mentioned. Usually, in review videos, if the viewer doesn't notice music then it's a good thing. Conversely, if the viewer DOES notice the music, it's for all the wrong reasons. In this video it was the opposite - I recognized the music, and it was because it was so good.

[@ernest1324]

I enjoyed the music choice on this video as well. Music takes so much to get right and is what the edit is based on from the beginning. Great work.

[@prsprivate1543]

My favorite reviewer!

[@bluegrassdan]

Bluegrass music is the best choice for action shots. (Buggy’s)

[@Wes_Jones]

Wow, great job. The production value is through the roof on this one.

[@Nightmoore]

Super solid review. I knew it was coming, and the Fro hath delivered.

[@findbinnu]

Epic B-roll! Thanks for the video.

[@RunNGunPhoto]

Great review of the a7iii! I definitely prefer 'real world' reviews over a bunch of fake scenarios that will never really happen. Thanks for the insight Jared!

[@barrydduggan]

Fake scenarios like ballet dancers in a rain fall?

[@ThEASbO]

The more I watch mirrorless related videos, the more I want to...well not switch but get one. Great video as usual guys. Love your work.

[@TheLuNaMaStEr]

This was such an impressive looking review. Honestly setting a new standard. Well done Jared and the team.

[@RobertoBlake]

Love the real world reviews. What would be awesome is if in the description because these are longer we could get time stamps. This would be super helpful for referencing.

[@Rationalific]

This whole video (not just 21:45) is a real feast for the eyes (and ears)! Impressive review, and great photos and videos...and I like the music as well! Oh yeah...and it's informative, which is probably most important.

[@froknowsphoto]

thanks man!!!

[@Rationalific]

Thanks for the reply, and keep up the amazing work!

[@Kaiceratops27]

dude, i love reading ken rockwell's reviews on stuff. always my go to when researching new gear. digging your reviews as well while i research for my dive into the mirrorless world. you've already won me over by saying ISO the correct way.

[@ugliefrog]

I love the shot of all the photographers. I was at an event recently and showed up later than I wanted to. However all the other photographers were already setup and i was very limited on where i could shoot. I remembered this shot and started shooting them and I loved the results. Thank you!!

[@PeeJayBrownJr]

Best review of A7III by far!

[@froknowsphoto]

I agree

[@JamDecks]

"Shirts gonna come off" -Just making sure, for the guy behind me Lol

[@mkphotofilm]

I Shoot Raw is so 2008

[@emilyfrappierphotography8770]

I switched from Nikon to the Sony A73 and it’s finally here today. I was shooting weddings with two D750s and my local camera store was offering some great deals when it came to switching. Stocking up my prime collection with a 35 and 50 currently and adding the 85 and 134 soon. Hopefully adding the A7R3 too. Being 5’3” and having 8-12 hour days I’m excited about the body that actually fits my hands, removing just a tad bit of weight and to finally avoid the horrible slamming of the D750 in silent mode. I’m beyond excited. Thank you guys for all the amazing content, it honestly makes me excited to go out and shoot every time you roll out a new video!

[@ThomHadel]

Awesome review, guys. B-roll and transitions are awesome, Stephen. This is a quality review of the camera! It almost makes me wanna switch.... almost...

[@AOJOPhotography]

Hey my wife had the same problem with her nose hitting the screen. If you go to the setup tab/page 3 and under the touch panel/pad option change it to touch panel only. Now whenever you look through the viewfinder your nose will not engage touch screen auto focus.

[@VoidedVisuals]

I can’t wait till mine arrives

[@apereeira]

Amazing review, covered alot! I've learned the basics of photography years ago with your videos and guides and it's great to see you producing constant quality content! Besides that this topic interested me alot since I'm really thinking about getting a A7III, anyway thank you man for the videos!

[@RoodeMenon]

I always look forward to Real World Reviews. Love it!

[@theresarice7289]

I currently use a Sony A6000 that has gone through all kinds of stuff (including drops and getting beach splashes on it) for more than two years. While it doesn't look brand new, it still works like new. DH would tell you that it can survive me, it can survive just about anything. Still - am saving up the A7iii.

[@rickmiller1840]

Wow a photo gear review hosted by a guy who is actually a good photographer! Who would have thought? 😜

[@londonsmithfires]

this was an incredible review, thank you so much, subscribed, going to take your course, and going to buy this camera

[@joaquinpeme]

Good job, Jared... and crystal-clear diction. Thanks for sharing those RAW file.

[@creative.kontent2470]

I will be buying this as my first camera, super stoked!

[@Divineshot]

Creative.kontent nice!

[@Serrano117]

Same here !

[@kalel33]

Just don't make a newbie mistake of spending almost all your money on the camera and you're only left with a kit lens. Spend the money on the lens. I don't even have that many lens for my two cameras but I have over 3x invested in lens over the bodies. Lens matter more than the camera.

[@kalel33]

+SerenityPhotos OMG! You're telling me a prime lens produces better photos than an F4 zoom lens? GTFOH! Oh wait......everyone already knows that prime lens are better than zoom lens in image quality, especially a lens that's not even an F2.8.

[@markhardycreative]

Damn nice choice for first camera

[@AbsurdTV1]

i got to admit, this is one hell of a great video! this will sell some units for sure. I'm already a sony fan boy. a7rii. but this looks so tantalizing. but i want to wait for the a7siii before i choose a new cam.

[@AbsurdTV1]

there is the a7s, a7sii and hopefully soon a7sIII. its high sensitivity super low light model.

[@BNIC2413]

Excellent work Fro... This review is extensively informative so now I need to watch it again in order to fully digest since I am on the fence between the 3 & r3.

[@aghasardjanto4752]

Best a73 reviews so far!. Great job!

[@ronlemelinphotography]

great video! I pre-orderd the A7III waiting for the delivery guy!

[@ScunneredScotsmen]

Hey Ron! Not sure if it's something you be interested in but we just posted a little cinematic unboxing of our a7iii. Never really filmed an unboxing so would be cool to get some feedback! Also hope you got your A7iii, it's an absolute BEAST!

[@eddie3426]

@@ScunneredScotsmen guy hi

[@eddie3426]

NM

[@CavinLay]

I agree with everyone else, this is the best review for the A7III.

[@ToysThatMove]

Stephen crushed this edit - such a good Real World Review! Well done!

[@Idontcare095]

Im looking to buy my first professional camera for music video filmmaking and your review sold me on this camera. A few of my friends suggested it and i was comparing different ones and definitely decided on this. This is such a dope efficient well edited review i subscribed instantly.

[@Divineshot]

Awesome review guys! 👊🏽 I currently shoot with the Sony a7rii. 🎥📸😊

[@miloradkaravidin8818]

Nice cam , but can't replace my D750. I simply love it.

[@macrogersmarketing1098]

Hello Jared! That was a great review and I have watched just about all of them for this Camera. Thank you!!

[@MelJack619]

This was by far the best review on the A7III so far. Keep up the top notch work brother...