Introducing Sony a7C | A Dream Come True! APS-C Body with a Full Frame Sensor!

[@JasonVong]

I'm back! How you guys been? :)

[@michaeljimenez7465]

Been good! This non flippy screen on my a7iii is driving me insane! Having to run that ninja v makes me crazy every time I have to use that micro hdmi lol! That being said I haven’t found the nerve to start a channel so I guess it isn’t that big of a deal hahaha! Thanks so much for the content!

[@aldimaulanaadrianto]

Aqua gratis?? Indonesian language...

[@therealistboxingchannel]

💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@itsmarcocanlas]

We’re okay now that you’re back 😭

[@wosl85william]

Welcome back, good to see you back.

[@SlipstreamCreativeAgency]

The end monologue is what makes you special. Truth and honesty is refreshing and desirable and healing.

[@that1cameraguy]

Back out of retirement 👍

[@Photomeike]

Bout the only good thing about the A7c is that it brought Jason Vong back. LOL

[@johndaniel21343]

Hope you had a good one, good to see you

[@frankyb702]

Should have stayed retired. This is a shit camera. Get a7iii or wait for a7iv

[@WTFitsJoshu]

@@frankyb702 this camera is for people who don't want heavy camera. That's why its called a7C its compact!

[@otrebor7631]

Happy to see you again.

[@Gremlack13]

I think you’ve been the most positive person about this camera. Everybody else has talked about it being a year or two too late, especially with it’s feature set. A lot of people have also pointed out how it really isn’t that compact and that much smaller than the a7iii. Seems like an interesting path to go down for the company, especially if they’re guiding it toward the vlogging market, and how much Sony has been directing its cameras to video creators more than stills shooters this year.

[@weedeeohguy]

Hey Jason. Opening up like that is therapeutic. God bless as you work on balance. Keep those vids coming.

[@ZoltanF1LH]

I have been waiting for a rangefinder style FF camera for 6 years! Finally it's here 😁 It's the perfect upgrade for my A6500

[@davidhrzenjak]

Finally some content I can watch at 3 am

[@STUDIOLEX]

Forget the camera... SO GOOD TO HAVE YOU BACK...!!!

[@ibrahimkhaled7811]

Sony alpha community deficit alot without you Jason Welcome Back !

[@katjangpower]

Welcome back! The lack of 4K 60 is a real showstopper for me. Shooting with a6500 since summer 2017 and will be saving my money for at least 4K 60 functionality

[@foudremy1514]

Just got my A6400 last Tuesday from Sony Store. Originally I opt for A6100 with FE 1.8 35mm lens but after I was told that with the price cut of A6400 plus the price cut of me buying another lens, it became cheaper than what I initially opt for. Amazingg

[@pinkflairgirl]

As someone looking up upgrade to FF from my a6500, I really wanted to like this camera, but alas. Going to wait for the a7iv and either invest in it or a (by then discounted) a7iii. Hope we see the a7iv soon!

[@alirakhaMusic]

Why would not you consider buying this one ( a7c ) ?

[@ruthlesskid24]

@@alirakhaMusic I am in the same boat as Mimi frank, Sony is known to fill niches. The A7C is one year too late, would've paid USD1800 @2019 Christmas. Literally, oneone I know is buying new bodies just to get marginal upgrades over something that is already comparable and cheaper *cough A7III. This camera does get some people excited, however those same people(me) will not spend money, in the current climate.

[@professionalpotato4764]

It might take a while. There's no merit for Sony to release the A7iv right now. Covid, postponing of olympics, and most importantly. Nothing else competes with Sony in where it's positioned now. A hybrid shooting camera that's reliable. The jack of all trades, master of none group. The R6 overheats, the Z6ii is close but nowhere near threatening, S5 is packed featurewise, but requires experience manual focus users. If Sony behaves like they did for the A7Siii, they will wait for Canon or Nikon to drop the next flagship (that doesn't suck) before coming out with a counter.

[@h2fast1]

Hey good to see you back. Listen take all the break you need. We ain’t going nowhere. ✌️

[@chrisbaran2224]

Jason, you inspired me to take some much needed time off my work. I am 4 days into a 10 day break, and when I saw your video notification, you have no idea how big my smile was. I hope when I'm back at work i'm as "fresh" as you in this video :)

[@bnguyen112]

Good to see you back. Do what you need to do! How ever you decide to take you channel you do that so you don't burn out or stress out. Take care of yourself.

[@AldrinSamson]

ITS GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN BROTHER

[@adamc3616]

Of all the reviews of this camera I see in my subscription list, I clicked on yours first. Good to see you back buddy.

[@robdavis4797]

Good to see ya back ! Every one needs a break ... You rock

[@buziyad1]

I must say I am new to the Sony ecosystem and been in and out of photography, this is my go to channel now! I found your videos user friendly for the not expert crowd and this is the main reason that attracts me to the channel. I recently bought a6400 and went through a lot of KZbin videos. I found other channels either too long, too boring, or too technical. I really appreciate your human touch and humor. I have been watching all your videos and look forward to more!

[@garyhenderson6523]

I miss your contact. Please get better. It is because of you I have moved further on my journey as a hybrid shooter. MVP all the way.

[@shzammpatapon9865]

Advice: Motivation is not the answer Vong. If you want the motivation before you start, you will never start! Motivation only comes when you starts to gain the benefits on what you are doing, maybe getting money, passing an exam etc etc. Instead, try to sort your priorities one by one and do it by chunk (maybe right it in a piece of paper). Hope you get back to your standard routine and I hope you are no longer burnout! Greetings from Malaysia

[@snappingwith_pancho]

Glad you’re doing better and I think having a dialogue towards the end of the video is a great idea. I’ve slowly cut back on shooting around Pasadena, since the smoke has thickened. Anyway, can’t wait to see that change. 😊

[@nadinecheung9634]

so glad you are back, truly value your content. COVID really put us all through tough times, glad you shared your journey, burn out is real, you are not alone and the community support is here, we are all human first.

[@JohnDennery]

I'm still rocking an A6000, my first and only camera, and this is very tempting. As a solo creator, that flip-out screen is really valuable for what I do and I've always loved the photos/videos from the A7iii. I was really hoping for more custom buttons and a joystick though. The biggest pain point for me will be having to start a brand new lens collection. Glad you got to spend some time playing with this! Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@YoungDen]

Same here with the Sony a6000, what a camera with appropriate lens. This camera don't seem to really hit the mark for me and rather see it against the a6600 with really good glass

[@jkhollywood]

Welcome back Jason!

[@helencogan2187]

GREAT TO SEE YOU!!!!

[@MannyPain]

My fellow A7III owners... its not for us dawg

[@wandersonsantos3182]

I agree. For the price I'll prefer to buy another a7III as backup.

[@97nelsn]

It’s nice but I’ll wait for the A7IV even though I got the A7III recently

[@bnpray2279]

agree, I also want to see A7IV, its in the horizon haha

[@PeterPing]

Well no shit. Why would I buy another camera with the same specs?

[@ikoyDaPnoy]

I like the rangefinder look but hate how they dumbed this down. I'll wait for the a7 IV. ... or if they increased the dimensions of this, they can add all the a7s features including a larger viewfinder.

[@leoyan4847]

I'm so happy your back! I have been missing your videos and your usual cheeriness! I always love your reviews, advice, and recommendations! By the way, your A7C video is the best one I've watched.

[@alihammad6318]

Wow...brings me full circle. I watched your videos when I got my A6400 at the end of 2019, (returned it for a Fuji XT30 and I couldn't be happier) and now you're back :D

[@RolandVolbeda]

I love it that you've decided to place the catch-up segment at THE END and went straight to the topic of the video. 😍

[@AnthonyPtak]

You're a great photographer too. And you know your technology. 😮

[@johnmachesky]

Glad you are feeling better bud. Keep that headspace!

[@OdysseusVrakas]

Yesssss!!!! Jason made a video!!!

[@akaMichaelL]

Re: 8:00, I probably have less info than you do about Sony's internal structure, but I think you're right up to a point. I wouldn't be surprised if the same teams (or shared members) worked on both cameras... I also think that they were completed around the same time (or maybe the a7c was completed first), but they probably decided to release the a7s3 at the time they did because they wanted to try to slow down or squash any potential momentum they were speculating the Canon r5 might've gotten. I'm guessing the a7c reached an economic point-of-no-return to put it back in the workshop and improve it. Like if mass production was already well on its way or contracts were too expensive to alter to upgrade the a7c before it was released. Anyway, glad to see you back! I hope you're able to improve on your work/life balance. I myself am also on a work break and I'm on my fifth month myself.

[@bloodXHH]

Welcome Back Jason ! Awesome Video, Thanks!

[@shogun545]

The new a7c is basically an a7iii refresh although only one sd card is quite a bad compromise. Still wanna see an a7iv. Also Welcome back Jason!

[@markfleming9253]

Jason, I have been watching your videos for a few years, and I enjoy what you do, and I hope that in this tricky covid time, you can find whatever sort of emotional stability and personal social habits you need. I think you can do it because you are a person that is able to focus yourself when required. I also think that like me, you are self-aware enough that if you are hyper-focusing and making yourself anxious, you can think your way out of that even when it isn't automatic or easy. You have the wisdom to see the big picture. About the 7c, I dreamed of a full frame range finder styled form factor for ten years, and Leica gave us that with the M8 before that, but it was too expensive. At this point, with a collection of Sony E aps-c lenses, I am less tempted to buy Sony's finally smaller full frame camera. Over the years, I have learned why the digital sensors need more rectilinear light paths that make the lenses larger, but for an aps-c sensor, the size for a super quality lens with the now available aspheric and ed lens elements will always be smaller. The point is that Sony can try to satisfy all of us that have dreamed to have a full frame camera in a small form factor, but not by charging $1800 (which will come down), but more the problem is that the super quality lenses are too expensive. Sony is not going to make a great portrait lens for full frame that is anywhere near the size and quality of the Sigma 56 1.4, which is essentially tiny and perfect! My point is that aps-c sony is equal to Sony full frame as long as Signma is making lenses that are fully compatible.

[@STEVERLAST1987]

Best review so far 😍😍😍

[@dr.peterscroll422]

It is good you are back. I have always enjoyed your videos

[@houseofintent]

I think this is Sony situating the a7IV closer to the R and S series as a "professional" camera and the a7c as an entry level camera.

[@kiyoshim9593]

@Paul Jones most people buying that camera wont buy more lenses

[@kiyoshim9593]

@Paul Jones Of course this is for a very niche market. The sony RX1R. it was $2,800, so I guess that they are aiming for these people

[@kiyoshim9593]

@Paul Jones You sure dont know some rich people. I have a few family members that would buy it just because they can. and maybe they will use it for a month and then store them somewhere. for example... I got a cousin that buys the same vehicle after 2 years even when its the same design. and here i am. in a restaurant in his birthday party. they even hired a Hybrid photographer to film his birthday cake.

[@MonicaHolly143]

@Paul Jones lol u guys dont really think that this is the only way for sony to sell those sensors in stock they probably have so many..... These is just a hint that the a4 released is probably close

[@MonicaHolly143]

@Paul Jones tell me which is better let the sensor get dust in the attic and dont earn money or sell them??? Exactly.....

[@champmoo3312]

You r the only one that I saw on youtube reviewing A7C and make me feel happy :)

[@EricMakingWaves]

Love the camera, and the price is fine. It's the price of switching to full frame lenses that keeps me away. Buying full-frame equivalents to all my APS-C lenses would cost a fortune, even if I sold my used ones to do so.

[@kingfisher111]

Welcome Home Jason... Missed u. Hope the break was fruitful.

[@kjeld7483]

Happy to see you back! But don't worry, you won't need to rush it now, take your time :D

[@josefvr3315]

One more camera. Welcome again man.

[@jozsefhjorth9560]

welcome back

[@sahanweerakoon2172]

So nice seeing you back! You're one of the youtubers that really helped me understand photography and get into it. But take your time to getting back into the youtube grind man. Your health and happiness are way more important than making videos. Stay safe, prioritize your mental health, we'll be here when you're back :)

[@ALxdCr4ftPlays]

I'm considering getting this camera in November. Currently only using my Samsung S10+ phone. The cost is the biggest obstacle for most people. Sony NZ will sell the a7c kit version for NZ$4,299. The a6600 kit version is NZ$2,998. But the a7c has advantages. (1) 4K 30fps Full Frame No Crop video (2) USB C (3) Flip OUT screen (4) Improved auto focus (5) digital mic hot shoe (6) IBIS not the best but better than nothing (7) Z Battery (8) Can record with no break for a solid 2 hours. Used to own a Sony FDR-AX700 but stability was crap with 4k video recording. Owned a Sony CX-405 but sold that couple of years ago too. Will see if I can take out a loan to cover the cost of this, from my bank ANZ.

[@eColiEspresso]

Good to see you back, my man!

[@Brandon-dj9cq]

I came here from jared polin a7c review, and this is more calming and positive

[@JapanLovers]

Yeh yeh! That guy yells at me half the time when i watch his videos

[@gowithgoldstraw]

@@JapanLovers Jared's a bit of a jerk, but to be fair his review is more objective and closer to the mark. He actually put an A7iii side by side with this thing and pointed out the elephant in the room - that disregarding the prism, it isn't actually all that much smaller. Plus, the notion that vloggers somehow NEED a FF camera (with all the implications that has for size and expense once you start buying glass) is just ridiculous.

[@JapanLovers]

Goldstraw Media I actually like his critiques but the problem is (apart from the yelling) he’s only interested in photography and he seems incapable of considering the needs / wants of videographers

[@JacekSopotnicki]

Welcome back Jason! Good to have you around :)

[@shantanukhare]

Jason, man- Super video on A7C. After seeing this I am buying the Sony A7C today! Thanks for getting this clarity in my head :)

[@gregorybeale]

Brother, welcome back! Im sure we all look forward to your new content. Don't sweat it...just make content!

[@majornova8357]

It's great to see you back, hope your spending time focussing on you (no pun intended) love your videos. stay strong :)

[@hakujo]

Stay cool brother, family and mind first.

[@IsmatToha]

Welcome back!

[@PedrodeFarias]

Heeeey man! Thanks about back to us! ♥️

[@Fernyg323]

Looking good big dawg!

[@Aaranlias]

Glad to see that you are doing well! This A7C seems really interesting. Agree with you that this camera should be targeted at the people who are currently using crop sensor looking for an upgrade. Other than minor specs, I'm looking forward to real world usage experience!

[@timvu8759]

You're awesome Jason. Keep up the good work.

[@deleted6743]

I hope you and Vivian are healing well. Don’t expect to be back to 100%, %80 is fine over 3 months... the remaining 20% will take time I have depression btw. I am surviving so far.

[@juspain1]

Welcome back! You’re personality is great. Missed the funny Jason. I think this new camera could be a good #2 camera for like a backup or extra camera when doing something like a wedding if you wanted to match it with the current a7iii. Would also be ideal to travel with as well.

[@hfoslayer6195]

Hey Jason! Great to see that you're doing better. Do come back when you're ready. No stress. MVP gang out!

[@milleniallgt9715]

Lol was literally just thinking they should make an a6500 body with a full frame sensor and now they came out with this camera. Sweet!

[@iheartchiropractic]

You create truly great content Jason! Thank you for staying in the game. Looking forward to more content!! 🤟😎

[@michaelroy2961]

glad to see you back brotha!

[@geraldbaria]

Please use this with the Crane M2 and 20 F1.8 . This will be the perfect travel camera. About the channel suggestion. You have a great personality man, and your girlfriend. This personality is perfect for youtube. I always make that peak design v2 video as a great example of your potential. It was informative but fun. And you two looked like you had fun. A gear channel with an actual personality is different and I would religiously watch, just have fun with it.

[@NoEggCraig]

Good video, but even happier to hear that you're happier Jason ✌

[@jameschen4918]

Good to see you're back! Love your quirky and slightly awkward humour and thanks for sharing what you are going through. I have my Zeiss lenses because of you. Damn you and thank you!

[@ALxdCr4ftPlays]

Good video. I just took out a Loan from ANZ, my bank. I'm now just waiting for the Black Friday Sales November 27 to purchase the Sony a7c body. Noticed the kit lens has a variable aperture and no stabilization so will get instead something like the 24-105 G series lens. Will def get a backup z battery. Mainly will use for 4k videos, and also some photos. It seems everyone from my generation loves this camera. It's like an upgraded a6600.

[@SilverPawStudio]

I've missed you! Watched your zv1 set up vid twice yesterday. Welcome back!🐾

[@lhutton1]

So great to see you back👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I really missed your winning personality and sincere charm. ☮️

[@kendrickuy9561]

I miss your vids bro. Glad you're back!

[@caldera878]

Sony: *_"How many different camera bodies you want?"_* Sony APS-C users:

[@madubukomadubuko1719]

this is my dream camera. Yippeee!

[@fuehang7041]

Subscribed! thanks for sharing your vulnerabilities. I'm going thru the same thing in a different career path... woke on my bday not feeling like my bday... so you know that's crazy. But mosdef brighter moments to come!

[@Chong_CP]

Been using A6500 for years now, this definitely on my purchase list!!!

[@bellaskova]

Great review! You make me miss Japan so much - can't wait to go back again and bring my a7c!

[@meyerdigitalfilm]

I think its a flop, i would rather buy a second sony A7III. 4k 60fps and 10bit is a must have since 2018 dear sony! The price is way to high for what it is, it should rather be in the 1000-1200 range and the apsc cams should be really in a amateur price range. Now see what the sony A7IV for us hybrid shooters can offer. Glad to have you back jason! Health first youtube second my friend

[@DrGDaniels]

Welcome back brother!

[@LisasLife]

I'm excited! Now I can afford a full frame camera!

[@sh8736]

Hi Jason great to see you back, like this channel because it is you 😄 you have a good positive outlook on cameras and life, so many reviewers are so picky, we don’t need everyone to be negative. Different camera features for different people. I don’t shoot video so no interest in those specs on this new camera, my husband finds the Nikon D500 too big to lug round, he prefers my A9 but also likes the A6400 so this could be a very good option for him. He’s not a pro so one card slot is fine, we have back up bodies so will take two cameras on a day out. He’ll be pleased about the new flaps over the sides and not having to put the card in next to the battery on the bottom is an improvement. Am used to the Sony menus so no problem about that. Front wheel would have been nice, but can you customise the big wheel on the back and the delete key? As some one probably old enough to be your mother I’d advise to stay chilled about work, don’t push your self too much. Use this down time to get exercise ( when the air is better!) eat well, learn a new skill... next year there will be lots of weddings maybe not on a big scale but everyone will want photos 😀

[@thearabicdp]

I think if you own a a73, keep it and move on with your life, and buy the a7s3 as soon as you can. If you are going for the a7s3 as your first then the a7C is a nice B cam, especially since its lighter and smaller, so you can keep it in the bag without issues.

[@kombizz]

Still you are very young and you do not need the retirement so soon. We need your advice & services. Welcome back. By the way what that yellow sticker with number 370 means?

[@johansolutionsdigitales]

Très heureux de vous revoir ! :-)

[@adirakessler235]

It’s good to see you again!!! How are you feeling?

[@IzhanZubir]

Awesome video. I am considering this camera and trying to save up for it. Thanks!

[@RogerClubv]

I agree. The 4k 60 frame should be a standard in 2020 at this price range.

[@xenoheartvisuals]

Welcome back! As much as I like the smaller form factor of a7C and the flip out screen, I am so used to using the joystick and custom buttons on my a7III/RIV. So I will probably pass. A7SIII however, is a goal!

[@nikkop]

Take as much time as you need, braugh. We all out here for when you're fully up and running and anything in between. Still waiting for the time we get to shoot in Japan together. Haha

[@JasonVong]

im like checking everyday to see if i can actually get in!!!

[@daveassender1099]

So looking forward to how you are going to change things up.

[@mpsinghphotography1]

Thanks again for a great video, I have learned a lot from your channel

[@henxuithoi1]

Is it me that I am happier to see Jason back than the Sony A7C😂

[@stew8584]

Good to See you and take your time. This is the A7000, which is what I wanted, but Sony gives us the A7 III.

[@bklitjohansen]

Thanks. STAY SAFE!

[@sonicyouth76]

Nice to hear from you again! Love the review!

[@davescott1491]

For sure, when I want to get the goods on photography, and an expert I trust, I go to your channel. Simple as that.

[@marvinmachts]

Waiting for the A7 IV 😎

[@Anarki2U]

I think that all of the Sony A7/A9 series cameras are compact enough, I like the stiling of the Sony A7c very much with the EVF out to the very side of the camera, I hope that all future A7/A9 Sony cameras will have this design, but with larger EVF in higher resolution.

[@4thNebula]

Getting rid of the video time limit is great and should be in all cameras. Hope the af is faster than the laggy A7III.