My Sony A7cii Street Build (Testing in NYC + Sample Photos)

[@KingJvpes]

Are we keeping the Olive green skin gang?! Drop a like if you wanna see more street videos!

[@noctwice]

Looks different so I kinda like it. I like the video and your run and gun style

[@kyungsoo25]

olive skin looks dope!

[@floydgonzales8092]

Got the same skin on my Fuji XT3 🙌🏾

[@stkuj]

Dig the skin!

[@ericwheeler3211]

I like it! You have me considering putting the skin on my a7cii.

[@xmartenx]

Regarding the camera shutting off when you flip the screen: Menu ‐> Setup -> Power Setting Option -> Power Save by Monitor and select "Does Not Link."

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

🙌 Thanks so much! This has been driving me nuts 😂

[@elwick_photo]

This should be pinned! and lets hope Jvpes sees it :)

[@ajpark0997]

Loved running into you guys out there! If tuff & tacky could exist in one it's this

[@Alkademiks]

Gate keeping to announce you leaving fuji for sony? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ReimannPembroke]

Ain’t nothing wrong with a Halo machine! Keep rocking the green Master Chief!📸🎞

[@PaulieB]

thats what im sayinn

[@SourPlanet]

Any A7C plus that 35/2.8 is one of the best AF based street setups around, imo (along with xpro and zf). Took six digits worth of photos around NYC with that pair. Never let me down. Moved on since, but if i was gonna go AF I'd be back on that pair.

[@sneakingelephant]

that Zeiss 35mm was my very first lens and I still use it heavily. it may not be the sharpest and have quite a bit of CA at 2.8mm but its such a wonderful lens and so versatile. Thanks for recommending that hood!

[@muslihatkedua7422]

i thought that this lens were super sharp, what other lens you recomend beside this? 40mm g lens?

[@sneakingelephant]

@@muslihatkedua7422 it could be that my copy isn’t as sharp as yours. I bought my lens second hand as I did with all of my lenses. The 40mm prime is supposed to be pretty sharp and more resolve quite a bit of detail. For me it is still outside of my budget even if I sell my 35mm for it. I personally don’t care too much about pin sharpness these days. As long as the lens is sharp enough I’m usually fine with it. I do wish Sony had a new compact 28mm prime. There isn’t really one available and the last one they made it quite old and apparently pretty slow for AF. The 35mm zeiss and that 40mm Sony G are both lighting fast for AF. I’m not a fan of manual focusing with lenses that are focus by wire.

[@pixelsandgrain]

Great video! It looks like you have a UV filter on your lens, probably not in the cleanest state either, that added a bunch of glare and artifacts to your photos. Since you already have a lens hood to protect your lens, I'd remove the UV filter so the Zeiss pop is not eliminated.

[@stkuj]

The A7Cii just rocks! It’s punches way above its weight! Funny you mention the grip, A7Cii has bigger grip than its predecessor. You must have big hands (I don’t need nor care for the thumb grip). It’s also the only Sony (along with the A7CR) that can do the “x-pan” (2.35:1) look aspect ratio which gives you a completely direct perspective on framing and composition.

[@davidligon6088]

I like that setup! Why did you decide to go with the A7CII instead of the A7CR? With the A7CR, you can crop 24mm to 50mm and still kale a 4K image, or you can crop that 35mm to 86.6mm and still have a 4k image.

[@CallumAFK]

I have recently paired the viltrox 20mm f2.8 FE and loved every second with my A7Cii, also loving my Sony 28 - 70mm f3.5 FE and the Tamron 28 - 200mm f2.8 FE paired to the A7Cii

[@rlclark50]

I'm running almost the same setup: a7CR + Zeiss 35 f/2.8, but same JJC Air Tag grip, JJC thumb rest, peak design slide lite and a 24 f/1.4 GM in the bag for indoors or when it becomes night. Love that build, so easy to bring.

[@Sur_Reel]

Dang people are straight up hating on this build, I’m a fan f it bro keep the green, looks clean,

[@moises.arenas]

Have you try the 40mm 2.5 G, that's the lens that I keep on my a7CII and its fantastic!

[@flicksbymarlon]

great shots, I'm actually considering upgrading to the a7c ii myself, coming from the a7iii.

[@JohnPatrickWeiss]

I like the look with the Zeiss lens and square hood. Probably prefer black to green. I shoot Fuji XPro 3, but have eyed the A7Cs before due to full frame and compactness.

[@matthathaway5015]

Love seeing you in New York with Paulie, man. This is sick!

[@tomvani9997]

If you use the Smallrig grip there is space for a peak design anchor on the right side. This allows you to anchor a neck strap on the right side which lessens interference with the flip out screen and the EVF.

[@deanhazy]

Awesome bro. The skin look sick! I own 2 a7cii one of each color. Using it for wedding photography and everything else.

[@dufoami]

the camera looks dope and tactical

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

Two follow up questions on your A7CII rig. First do like the bigger thumb grip from JCC and have you compared it to the lower one from Haoge? Second is your SmallRig addition just the base plate or did you get the one with the grip handle build out? Couldn’t tell from your video. I really like mine and I’m very happy with a simple all black build. I’m using both the Sony 24-50/2.8 G and either the 40/2.5 G or Zeiss Batis 40/2.0 CF although I like the idea of the 35/2.8 ZA which I don’t own anymore. Thank you and take care.

[@LushGreen]

Love the olive green and the whole vibe of the system

[@photographerimages]

Your videos are great. Do you think it is better than the x100vi because that maybe does not resolve all those 40 megapixels with that older lens? Is this better to get right now or wait for a new a7ciii release, I have the Canon R5 its big, I have a RF 15 to 35 2.8 and a 50 mm 1.8 Canon, what do you think I need something lighter? What would you be getting? I might take Canon with me when I go on trips like Tokyo and places like that but for when I’m just doing street photography, maybe this is still the best option please advise….Maybe the A7cii with Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G Lens 6 oz Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G 5.7 oz is better? Then I can keep the R5 for rhe big wildlife stuff and use the A7cii for street travel.

[@doctorgaming5744]

brother your picture make me feel I'm living in 90 ❤❤

[@Chromatomic]

If I ever go back to Sony this is a sweet setup. I used the a7rII and 35/2.8 for years and that combo was fantastic.

[@KevinNuge]

The olive green looks dope

[@cristianpuentes4500]

What hood lense? Can we get that for other lenses? Aesthetically looks so pleasant plus will help the light

[@thedarkslide]

You got tons of great shots. NYC is like shooting fish in a barrel.

[@bklynazn13]

I have the same setup minus the green skin, my a7cii is silver. The 55mm sonnar is also amazing and not too big for the camera

[@dan.allen.digital]

I have always liked the colors of the pictures you show in your videos but these looked different/off in an unpleasant way to my eye. I have thought about that camera a couple times but I don't think I could switch from Fuji. I thought the green skin looked nice.

[@chrisguyjr]

I love the green, everyone has black. I like the different

[@jmackultra]

I actually like this skin. It's tough. You should keep it.

[@j0hnnyl3gend]

bro the skin looks good don't let other ppl influence you, you obviously like it. if ppl told you your tatts looked tacky, would you laser them off? nah f that bro be you

[@mikepatton309]

I’m sure you don’t care about the comments but I do want to be honest as someone enjoyed your videos , shouted you out in my videos and in the community . I’m a bit disappointed, not about the camera really but just the execution. Also if you put the green on the camera because you liked why would other opinions of it weigh so heavy that you are now considering changing it. I know you can do better and I can’t wait to see more .

[@gobgobcachoo]

Don't think about it too hard

[@PaulieB]

[@KingJvpes]

Shoutouts Paulie fir the intro 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@drewselby1]

Love it! And I like the olive skin. I just bought an A7C, so super cool to see you getting the II.

[@jukeboxjohnnie]

DONT TAKE IT OFF its really cool, im all over alphavard/lifeguard skins. Protect your camera if nothing else. I use Samyang 35, 24 and 18mm, cheap, small and sharp 🙂

[@BIbiVstf3sx]

I rans that setup shortly, extremely capable! In the end i went with the sigma 45f2.8

[@Mrs.Nesbitt]

0:22 not the hair!

[@photographerimages]

Is it way better than the fujifilm x100VI ?

[@paul-somecameras6]

I feel the stills from the Sony were a little bit flat compared to the scene as videoed, which appeared to have better contrast and colour saturation (yeah I know this is how we spell color in England)

[@shaynewang5539]

The AF is so good on that camera I feel like the camera is taking photos for me.

[@earlfenwick]

It ain't easy being Green 💚!

[@smoke362]

Like the green skin. Where you get the skin? I hope you don't mind if I copy cat that look.

[@ericmontaephoto]

Nice setup, I like the green it makes the camera stand out.

[@Large74]

Is your lens hood crooked? I see a lot of reviews where it does stay on straight

[@Redherik]

When Master Chief said "I need a weapon" he was handed this camera. I actually think the color is cool and Halo is cool (well up through Halo 3 lol) so it's all good. It's the Spartan Camera.

[@bazza5675]

This goes hard! Did you touch-up the photos in post or as-is?

[@photomorti]

I really tried to get into the sony alpha system . Absolutely loved the autofocus but the color science for me just ruined it. There is allways this certain sony look i personaly find very unpleasing.

[@Reggiebphoto]

When should I show them my new camera?

[@KingJvpes]

In two weeks

[@Wetwipez_]

Is there a filter on this or a preset you used? It looks like there’s a smudge on the lens or something

[@rf.photographs]

Always dope to see you and Paul collab on KZbin. Coast to coast. 🌉🗽🇵🇭

[@montenegrorj]

Nice video man! What kinda strap is that? Looks nice

[@masanthar]

Though not a fan of sony and a mft user for a tiny street camera, this set up looks excellent and having the benefit of FF sensor and sony AF as well 👍

[@houghwhite411]

So, you're panny 20mm f1.7 fans?

[@T-Prime848]

Well Sony,s camera are very practical and great to use but for me Fuji is still way more inspiring to use on the streets I own Sony A7 & A6700 Fuji XE-1 Fuji XPro 1 And as a user for both I think I always feel more comfortable with the Fuji in my hands This feeling was natural and i have got it after a long use for both brands…

[@WhatThePheel]

Awesome skin, how long did it take to install it? Also bro just makeshift a Sony x100vi

[@zouara]

I use a7c2 with 40mm F2.5. It’s even better that your setup.

[@whatsupbro6978]

Nice wrap!

[@carloseduardodutra991]

And... the Nikon Z appears.....❤

[@smoke362]

where did you get the skin?

[@joephoto1353]

I love the green. I think this is a cool setup. I see sensor dust in the photos after the bike ride. In the center top sky. People complain about Sony colors and they are not my favorite but it’s easy to make adjustments and that’s part of photography.

[@cameraprepper7938]

I have the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar 35mm 2.8 T* ZA, a great Lens ! But I will not mount a filter to any of my Lenses ! The filter you mounted looked very bad !

[@axtran]

I absolutely love the form factor, but man does the EVF suck on the a7C family.

[@brentbrown51]

Yes on the green skin...

[@strikeIII]

I like when people talk about not liking Sony's "Color Science" and prefers Fuji. Little to do they know about Sony's hidden gem of Custom Picture Profiles or Sony Film Simulations. You're welcome.

[@neeravnaik]

Personally street photography is better with digital where you can focus on taking lots of moments and get the work out of way and make it easy to take photos

[@LifeofCuzzin]

Love Sony

[@rarvizu2]

In a way, your back in the Minolta gang… 😮

[@sebastiangiller6326]

Should have put the skin over the speakers on the top plate, makes the mechanical shutter sound much better and gets rid of Sony‘s weird high pitched, piped in shutter sound.

[@crwn_munkz]

Robert cappa's quote was a little deeper than just getting closer to your subject. Repeat it in your head a few times and analyze it...😉

[@-grey]

close proximity ≠ good 👋 close contextually, emotionally, personally = better 👈 Shoot what you know and tell the story of a personal perspective, not get in people's faces. 😂

[@WaywardAce]

All roads lead to Leica. I think you made a quick stop into Sonyland. Sell your M3, Rollieflex and this Sony setup and you should be able to get a true Q2 reporter.

[@marleenvandam6931]

I sold my Q2 due to very bad ergonomics and inferior AF!!

[@WaywardAce]

@@marleenvandam6931 did you replace it with anything?

[@Cthames123]

Yeah.. sell an awesome camera and pay $4,000 more to get yourself - Worse auto focus - limited lens focal lens - Not real good video features: - no video stabilization - limited controls - and $300 if you want an extra battery for it. That or just stick with the green body sticker and rest assured you got a great camera. Sorry for dumping on the Q2, it is a great camera just not a A7Cii.

[@dark_blue6413]

What strap are you using

[@MattTreg]

Colour of the camera is all good imo. Purely up to you. Gotta say the profile/colour/film simulation colours really didn't do it for me in the shots though.

[@GregTPhoto]

Nice setup

[@TungstenOvergaard]

Hi! Just if helps, the PoV camera… meh. Very wobbly, very distorted. And what I find is that with previous cameras (Fuji?) lot of times you didn’t know if the photo was taken in digital or film. Now is 100% clear is fking digital 😅

[@TheUrbandilema]

Kinda like the green skin 😅nice video man . I does always say it ain't camera but the photographer .. awesome photos taken

[@adamkocka-patchik4545]

Not really a fan of the colors/edits coming from this camera to be honest. I really enjoy your work as a whole and your youtube videos normally. I was interested to see where you were going after Fujifilm since I shoot Fuji myself. I’m in no way brand loyal but their camera system and colors just work for my own work. But I also recently have sort or fell out of love with my Xpro3 so your transition to another system was of interest to me. That being said while reading the comments i have to agree that I feel you would’ve been happier with a Leica M digital or a Leica Q. Tbh this camera looks like an attempt at a cheaper Q2 and after using that camera myself it would be my choice if I was in a position to replace my Xpro3 with another digital to be my new EDC. Otherwise I believe it he photos are more important than the equipment but for some reasons these colors were very desaturated and the images feel flat.

[@JonaiLive]

It's funny, I actually liked the colors and that flat look.

[@BealeIam]

Dude, I shoot Sony (Unfortunately) just tools for my wedding work. But the images in this video are definitely an edit/filter "LOOK'. The 33mp sensor is great in this camera. I personally use a voigtlander 28 f2 for street. A great mix or vintage and modern tech

[@Sanigobass]

was a cat hair on the sensor ??

[@sneakingelephant]

The camera auto turning off is strange. That definitely wasn't something on the original A7C. Maybe there's a setting or it's an issue with your one because there's no way it should auto turn off from the screen being closed.

[@nikitaarnaut]

Sick videos keep going

[@KingJvpes]

Appreciate you!

[@nikitaarnaut]

@@KingJvpes thanks I just started KZbin and trying to get the Fuji xh2 love film too thanks a lot man I go to some of the thrift stores you go I find nothing 😭😭lol

[@Filmstill__]

That Nikon Zf ad in the beginning spots just in time 1:29

[@yerianje]

Where can I get that skin?

[@parzival8397]

i got a queston why is everyone who is doing street photography holding his camera like that (in that angle) when they just walking?

[@zetaphotography6548]

I left Sony for Leica digital monochrom. Just picked up the Hasselblad and love shooting color again at times for work. Let see how clickbait works. By Fuji. Then I don’t shoot with Sony because it means clock in, I bought a Sony lol Colors on Sony need lots of work.

[@zetaphotography6548]

I left Sony for Leica digital monochrom. Just picked up the Hasselblad and love shooting color again at times for work. Let see how clickbait works. By Fuji. Then I don’t shoot with Sony because it means clock in, I bought a Sony lol

[@Jparkss]

So bro gatekept a Sony after two weeks. Yeah you got it bro.

[@Zenkusuoo]

Just say your impatient lmao, I'm glad he properly revealed the camera in this video

[@justinbat563]

@Jparkss Agreed dude fell off hard.

[@Jparkss]

@@Zenkusuoo I’m definitely not impatient, I don’t like when heads clickbait hard for views just to show something everyone else has😭😭. Like mf was acting like he got a Hassleblad but a SONY? Bro just say you got one it’s not deep

[@Zenkusuoo]

@@Jparkss I mean even though it’s a Sony it deserves a proper reveal especially for how much money that camera is worth, I would’ve done the same

[@Jparkss]

@@Zenkusuoo nah you not gonna wait two weeks to reveal a camera a lot of other heads would’ve just showed when they got it. Not sayin the camera is trash but it’s not like a Hassleblad or some very vintage camera that is rare. Just show what you got at the end of the day all cameras basically are the same depends on the lens. It’s 2024 no one likes to clickbait how you get hated and as you see on his channel his views and likes definitely went down because of that.

[@billybolang7052]

Yess.. The king is back!! Paulito B kickass madavakazz!!! ❤

[@Namastayyy]

I hope that massive piece of hair didn’t get into the sensor the first time you exposed the sensor 😂 jump scare. Love your photos and videos as always.

[@ivantanzh17]

that hair when you opened up the body cap

[@davesaunders59]

I love the green skin, the lens is a great lens. The colours - not for me. I’ll stick with the Q2.

[@fkyeah]

There was a big hair on the sensor

[@martingreenberg870]

Be careful doing street photography in NYC! Had two bad experiences today. Was at the San Genaro festival today. A man accused me of illegally taking his picture. I didn’t photograph him. He threatened me. He said he’d report me to the police. That was OK with me. He then threaten to have sex with my mother. Never heard that before. On the train ride back to Brooklyn I was photographing in the subway. Two guys told me I couldn’t do that. One guy tried stealing my camera. The other acknowledged I could photograph on the streets but not on private property. I pointed out the subway is public property. He disagreed with me. I got off the subway car. What are the chances of this happening twice in one day? Is this typical behavior in NYC? Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@martinpickard5818]

I have this camera and the xpro2….as good as a7cii is (and it’s superb) I hope you haven’t sold the xpro2…..it’s way way more enjoyable to use….(for photos)…

[@-AtomsPhere-]

How come?

[@T-Prime848]

@@-AtomsPhere-because Fuji is the real deal …

[@ghostgums]

What about it is a ‘build’? It’s a camera with a lens on it.

[@ACannaos]

Hi Bro, you sold your soul to the Devil, Bro 😂😂😂😂 3:55

[@-grey]

The Sony hypebeasts and Fujifilm not like other girls doing their gang war in the comments. 😂

[@NGabunchanumbers]

3:40 look at that orange and yellow. 4:11 that blonde hair just looks so bleghh. I dont want to be mean, but its true that the PoV cam has better color science than this particular set of sony shots... Idk why. They feel very green and dull. I disagree with the white balance you chose.

[@-grey]

It's a preset. Looks like a a Fujifilm Classic Negative knock off.

[@50mm_streets]

I like the skin!

[@tuunthebest]

The shutter is too loud on this thing, that’s the only reason that kills the concept of street photography camera imo. You can’t stay discreet, this camera will be heard from 2 meters clearly or 1 meter in crowded area.

[@bossman408]

I thought the green skin was dope until the New Yorkers shat on it 😂