Is the Sony A7III Still Worth Buying in 2024

[@learningcameras]

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[@gaimamalang2688]

Dan...sony a7iv with sigma 50mm 1.4 ($3500) vs a7iii sigma 35mm 1.4 & 85 mm 1.4 $3551)..which one will be the better option for portrait photographer

[@learningcameras]

@@gaimamalang2688 So I'll tackle the camera and lens options separately. For portraits the main advantage to the A7IV is more intelligent autofocus and some hardware improvements so you can decide if that's worth the upgrade. For lenses, I love a 50mm for portraits personally so regardless of what camera you get, I'd like to include that. Usually I'd recommend starting with 1 zoom (24-70 or 28-70) & 1 prime lens (50mm) just to give you options

[@gaimamalang2688]

@@learningcameras thanks Dan

[@idol031808]

i owned the a73 but traded it in for the A7r3. Menu issues are minor. When you own the camera, you learn the settings you need and there are several buttons to store alternative settings for quick implementation. The A7R3 has everything I need and the A74 doesn't offer a compelling reason to upgrade. But I might consider the A7r5 when it's price drops next year.

[@learningcameras]

The A7R5 did finally get a bit more of an upgrade but even then, if you don't shoot video, the upgrades are mostly to usability, autofocus, and resolution but not necessarily quality

[@1337ghomri]

Still got and use the A7III several times a week. I don't feel a need to upgrade, as to pictures are still impressive.

[@paulhancock]

I really missed my Sony A7R III which I had back in 2018… So I have literally just bought a brand new Sony A7R III (A) in Dec 2023, on sale at Amazon for £600 (GBP) less than an A7IV. I don’t really shoot video and don’t want 61MP, so for my needs it’s still the sweet spot in the Sony range. 42MP is perfect, has a tilting screen (which has been upgraded) and the sensor still ranks higher with DxO Mark than any full frame camera released since - including Sony A7RV & A1, Canon R5, Nikon Z8/Z9 etc etc. The 3.69 EVF is still used in a lot of current cameras, and the AF still performs brilliantly. The revised A7RIII A is also manufactured in Thailand, not China like the original… Which I like, for what it’s worth. The user interface isn’t great compared to newer models but I’ve never had an issue with it. The point is, we all love the insane new tech and features but we have to be honest about what we ‘need’, and most of us who don’t shoot video or hardcore sports and wildlife, just don’t need the latest features. I’d rather spend that extra money on glass… Which I did!

[@simmo303]

Ah, first read as bought for £600.

[@LucasPetersWriter]

Crazy to think I've had this camera for 5 years now. It was my first serious camera and as I've added lenses and techniques, I still feel like there is a lot to still learn. For less than 1,300 USD now? Pair this with one of the light primes or even a 2nd hand travel zoom like the 24-105 and you'd have a kit that would still easily make publishable photos for the next 5 years.

[@alexauga]

Couldn´t agree more, the 24-105mm is such a great lens I´ve taken some of my best images with it

[@tonykyle]

How is it Compared to the EOS R?

[@LucasPetersWriter]

@@tonykyle I've never used Canon gear (only played with Lumix, Nikon, and Pentax). So I dunno... but reviews were sort of mixed from what I remember.

[@bala1000mina]

Actually I'm going to buy A7III and this video + all your old ones about A7III helped me a lot to give me a better vision to finalize my decision! Really appreciated Dan! Good luck with your photography adventure!

[@learningcameras]

Awesome! Same to you...enjoy the camera!

[@bala1000mina]

@@learningcameras Thank you so very much Dan!

[@tonykyle]

How is it going with the a7iii?

[@JCBShortFilms]

Bought my a7iii in February of 2019. I haven’t looked back. It’s been a basically perfect camera and I can’t say I’ve ever had an issue with it. I’ve done plenty of professional work on both the video and photo side of it, and it’s been amazing. It’s for sure not perfect, but my plan is to grab the mark V when it comes out in supposedly 2025. Still, the a7IV does make me ever so slightly jealous haha 😂

[@tri33er]

Which additional lense did you get from the kit

[@JCBShortFilms]

@@tri33erIt came with the 28-70 kit lens but now I mainly rock a Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 along with some others

[@raybecerra2738]

3 years ago I got my first full frame camera, a sony a7r2. 42mpx amazing for photography, But I started to notice that I was a hybrid shooter and decide to upgrade to a a73 last year. I don't regret my choice, sure the a74 looks amazing, but my budget only allowed me to buy the a73, and in 2024, if you do photography in general and social media content like reels for real estate, restaurants, hotels, lifestyle or even social events. Is a fantastic camera. If you need 4k60 or you are into bigger productions I'd say condier the a7s3 or fx line. But if you are planning to get the a73 nearly mid 2024, you won't regret your choice.

[@eltiburon1983]

The a7iii is still my backup camera on my wedding shots. perfect! and as a "cheap" entry camera it is worth every penny now!

[@markwang77]

i remember when the A7III was first announced - it was truly groundbreaking for a camera manufacturer to come out with something that was so packed with features and capabilities at an incredible price point of $2K! people's jaws dropped at the presentation...and i think its introduction was what ultimately compelled Nikon and Canon to switch gears and fully dive seriously into mirrorless in order to stay relevant. i still shoot with the A7III today ;)

[@97nelsn]

I bought this camera in June 2020 to replace my then-9 year old camera (Nikon D7000). Ever since I got the A7III my image quality improved massively compared to my old camera and lenses (especially when I had the Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 which was a huge night and day improvement over their 17-50mm 2.8 for Nikon) which led to a couple of magazine inserts and more people reaching out to work with me. I also started doing more events leading to a few gigs and looking now in 2024, the A7III was probably one of the best decisions I’ve made, because it advanced my photography to a whole new level and, even though I don’t do as much video, I have filmed some video with the A7III and it blows away the quality of the D7000 (along with having IBIS for smooth handling). I’m still using the A7III and I’m hoping to get a second camera body so that the A7III becomes a B-cam to the future A-cam I plan on having.

[@learningcameras]

That's awesome!!!

[@enen8662]

I currently own the nikon d7200 with the 17-50 f2.8 and this helped a lot. At this price point there is no better option, think i’ll make the switch to the A7 iii

[@jamesmlodynia8757]

I recently added a A7 III with 1500 shots in mint condition for less then half of what it originally costs, i plan on using it for landscape photography as i have other cameras for wildlife and travel photography.

[@jonseddon7067]

Brilliant review of this subject! This is such an understated review, no drama, nothing fancy, but man have you hit the nail on the head?! This is me all over, and I’m betting that’s NOT just me.

[@learningcameras]

Awesome!!! Thanks so much

[@Samkruso3D]

Luca Del Vigo showed us awesome video footages of what the Sony A7III is capable of. As i am completely new to cameras and stuff, i just bought it yesterday and i cant wait to shoot my first scenes. "Blue Hours" or "The ghost of blank canvas" are just stunning! Thanks for the video! :)

[@learningcameras]

Awesome! Enjoy

[@amermeleitor]

I'm still deciding about going mirrorless with Sony or Fuji. An used A7 III with a lot of shots (100.000 ~ 200.000) it's at $750usd. An used, mint condition XT30 II is $650usd. Now i have Canon and Nikon DSLRs, full frame and APSC, and i want a smaller overall kit, with third party AF lenses options and good AF for portraits. I want to keep only one system, in my heart i would go with Canon, but there isn't third party lenses and RF lenses are big (most of them). What do you think is the best thing to do?

[@learningcameras]

If you plan on using this professionally at some point in the future, I'd consider Sony. Not that Fuji doesn't make pro cameras, but you can get full frame options with Sony and higher end cameras as you move up in the future. Fujifilm I like as a fun camera when I don't want to do as much post production. Again, not because it can't be used professionally but because it excels with straight out of camera image quality especially with the film simulations and jpeg files. But I'd personally lean towards the A7III

[@purview4012]

Wooooooooow!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!! I have scoured the realm of the internet for the answers you provided in this video. I am currently between buying the R8 and A7iii as my first camera for video.

[@learningcameras]

haha...awesome! The A7III is still awesome for photos but if you shoot video pretty often, the R8 has a few modern tricks that the A7III can't compete with and the A7IV costs quite a bit more

[@farfromhome0]

I’m looking to buy my first quality camera mainly for video. Specifically, travel KZbin content and am torn between the Sony a7iii and the Fuji film X-T3. I like the look Fuji film look but have heard that the A7ii is a better camera. Thoughts?

[@learningcameras]

The A7III is a better camera overall for photos especially. The X-T3 is great but as an APSC camera, it suffers a bit in low light and the autofocus was good, but not quite A7III good. The advantage to the X-T3 will be that you can buy solid. The A7III ergonomics are also a bit easier to work with if you do fast pace shoots like weddings/events

[@808islandlife_HI]

I just bought the Canon R8 and pair it with a EF 24-105 F4L using the EF/RF adaptor. My son is a musician and performs regularly on weekend evenings. I bought the R8 as an upgrade to my RP for better dynamic range since it's dark most of the time when he plays and they use very little stage lighting. I"m still in my return period. Do you think I'd be better off with the A7III and pairing it with the Tamron 28-75 2.8? I'm a hobbyist, so there's no way I can justify buying any 2.8 RF glass.

[@learningcameras]

Nice! I wouldn't return the R8. The A7III has a few more pro end features like dual cards and extra controls but the R8 is still great quality, has amazing autofocus, and a few extra video abilities

[@808islandlife_HI]

@@learningcameras wow, thanks for the prompt, personal reply. I will take your advice and keep the R8. May be I'll get the 35 or 50mm 1.8 to let more light in than my F4. Thanks again.

[@learningcameras]

@@808islandlife_HI Absolutely! I personally own the 35mm and it's great... Also on sale amzn.to/473XfDx

[@808islandlife_HI]

@@learningcameras I wound up getting the RF 24-105 F4 L yesterday, so I'm all in with the R8. I must have been an extra good boy this year cause my wife said I didn't have to sell my RP with the EF version of that lens, so it look like I'll be sticking with Canon for the forseeable future. Happy New Year!

[@learningcameras]

@@808islandlife_HI Nice!!! Hahaha. Happy new year too!

[@PieterBreda]

I bought it in august 2024 and sold my a6400 and 6 lenses. The body is so much more enga6ti shoot with.

[@nickyyves2678]

Woow and you travelled back in time to tell us that? 🤯

[@PieterBreda]

@@nickyyves2678 yeah right. August 2023

[@harryvuemedia5106]

Right now, the a7iii is worth it! It's on fire sale on amazon for $1,250 usd. That's the lowest i have ever seen it go so Im guessing used market value would be $1,000 usd. You can use that extra $800 saving to get a sigma or tamron zoom lens. A7iii is still a worthy camera to get even today as it holds up very well. The video aspect would be its biggest downfall but if you dont ever plan to shoot videos with it, a7iii is the perfect mirrorless photography camera. Wish it was this cheap back in 2019 when I bought 2 of my a7iii!!!

[@mahirb2182]

Hi Dan, I was thinking of buying A6600/6700. I generally shoot photos - landscapes, birds, occasional milkyway. Didn't even consider a full frame, till now. I don't mind pushing my budget slightly up. Do you think the A7 III will make better sense, esp considering I intend to use it for atleast 6-8 years? Would you recommend the A7 III or rather I buy these APSC with better glass?

[@learningcameras]

The A7III is a massive improvement over the A6600 so get the A7III over that. If you shoot video at all though or want to push the autofocus system to the max, I'd probably get the a6700 instead

[@mahirb2182]

Thank you brother. Really appreciate. 🍻

[@Ameliatherobloxfairy]

What would be the one best all purpose lens for A7iii- even from Sigma or Tamron

[@learningcameras]

@@Ameliatherobloxfairy My favorite is this: bhpho.to/3ZDpN2S or this: bhpho.to/4aOXgy3 The Sony gives you more range but the Sigma would be better if you also shoot portraits or low light since it has a wider aperture

[@sgpork]

Why not. I still have the A7rii and they still works great. For still and slow moving subject at least. Image quality in general hvnt reallly change much over the last 10 years. Of course. If you mention fps, buffer, af speed then yea. Older camera cant compete with todays camera.

[@learningcameras]

Honestly Sony hasn't pushed frame rates anyway except in the A9/A1 cameras which are in another price range...Even the latest A7IV/A7RV say 10fps, but if you want 14bit RAW, your stuck at 6fps which they don't advertise

[@unknownKnownunknowns]

Loved the IQ from my a7r2. Was annoying to use, however and battery life poor

[@Vlaakster]

I have an A7III already. It was my first camera when I switched to Sony after 20 years with Nikon. It is mostly relegated to a webcam now but it was great, and still would be my main camera if I hadn't already picked up newer bodies. So, I didn't need to watch this but I did anyway because I just really like your presentation style, editing, and entertainment value Dan. I guess I just wanted to say thanks for what you do here and keep up the good work. Also, side note, your general positivity is appreciated too.

[@learningcameras]

Awesome!!! Means so much

[@Trollberg]

B&H has it on sale for 998 with student discount im tempted to get one but its 6 yo camera

[@PantalonesFrescos]

I had to sell my Nikon z6ii but really wanted to get another camera and couldn’t decide on the A7iii or A7iv. Went with the a7iii since it was such a good deal with a tamron 28-75. I hope it’s not going to be a downgrade but it was hard to justify another 1000 dollars when I could put it towards something else

[@0x1h0b]

hey , man after 100+ videos and reviews ..going for the same setup ....whats your take ..was it worth it ?? Thanks

[@happymusic5980]

Well, norhing to complain aboout this camera. On photos only it is still a workhorse. Instead of buying a a7IV, Invested in 2 x a7III bodies for back-up and had some money left over to invest in better lenses (sigma primes, f1.4, 35mm and 85mm) This way I dont change lenses during events. With battery grip i only switch batteries once a day. 4 x 256GB cards and you never change storage either. You just shoot! Amazing camera!

[@MajorMotions]

I love the screen flip up. I hate the new flip outs

[@learningcameras]

My favorite is the A7RV screen which is flip up AND flip out

[@dragonsystems5973]

Im gonna simplify this... I bought an A7R5, I decided I wanted a lower end full frame to keep in the car with me. The A7III is fine... if you get it for the $1000 market price of the camera(or less) its fine, I dont find anything to rave about or com[plain about... its... fine...

[@rachellebivins2233]

Definitely getting the a7iii. A true upgrade from my a6500. Thanks for the info. Would definitely appreciate the settings guide. How do I access that?

[@learningcameras]

Awesome! Check it out here: geni.us/A7guides

[@BG-gf7fu]

What you suggest for product photography?

[@dennishegdahl8616]

Hi Dan, I saw this video about 6 months ago so I'm a little late to the party, but I've found this video very interesting, and I bought A nice Sony A7iii with only version 1.01on it . Would you know if I could straight to higher versions or would i go in steps ?

[@learningcameras]

Hey! You should be able to update straight to 4.1 (I think that's the most current) on the A7III. Every so often there will be a requirement for a intermediate update but I don't believe there was on the A7III

[@eryk5342]

I just got it new for ~1020euro with sony cashback. And got extra NP-FZ100 within the price! If only there was similar deal on tamron 20-40mm lens ;D

[@greccoox]

You are just the best, so real the content

[@learningcameras]

Thanks!

[@Jwitherow1964]

At this price I may buy one to go with my A1 and A7rv This is hard not to buy just to a have a awesome body to go into kit

[@learningcameras]

Definitely tempting!

[@AnneleenTansens]

Hallo. Thanks for your video! I'm upgrading my Canon D60 and I really can't make the choice between Sony A7 mark III + FE 24-105mm F/4.0G OSS and the CANON EOS R8 + RF 24-105mm f/4-7,1 IS STM. Am I right that you think the sony is a better option for photography (I never use video on my camera, I use it mostly for street photography and urbex). Thanks for you advice

[@learningcameras]

Thanks! So I think the R8 is a better camera if you want something portable and the A7III has more pro features like dual card slots and more customization. The R8 is new so it has quite a few new features, a great sensor, and the latest AF improvements so overall, I'd go with that as the better camera but the lens you're selecting for the Sony is a better quality lens than the one you're selecting on the Canon so just keep that in mind. To keep things equal, you would want an equally good lens on the Canon R8. For video, the R8 is a massive improvement but for photos, there are advantages to both cameras so either way you should be good for street photography

[@c.bwijesinghe2259]

"I am interested in investing in a camera that offers better autofocusing performance, dynamic range, and lowlight performance, and Sony A7(3) offers me a lot in these aspects.". So no need to upgrade.

[@pureheartvisuals]

Great insight Dan. So considering Sony… Man the price of the camera is great. The cost of the lens 😮 I’m right back up there 😢

[@learningcameras]

Hahaha... True. But you'll be buying a lens with any camera and Sony has some fairly cheap lens options from Tamron and Sigma

[@pureheartvisuals]

@@learningcameras I will definitely take a look at them. Any 24-70 and 85mm recommendations ? Appreciate it.

[@romansixbert4529]

@@pureheartvisualsGo for the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art. Serves as a all around lens for me. Actually the only lens I use

[@pesjunior9682]

Which is the best camera for video under 1100

[@visualsbyMIEL]

Hi Dan, I found a deal on the used market with the Sony a7iii, sony 55mm f1.8, sony 24-105mm f4 and a battery grip all for €999... I would mainly use it for video and filmmaking (the style of Gawx & vuhlandes) What do you think?

[@learningcameras]

The A7III is still good for video but most of the improvements over the last several years have been with video so if you can afford the jump to newer cameras like the Sony FX30 that would be a massive upgrade

[@chrisjmiller6]

Thanks for the video. I shoot a ton of sports with my A9ii. My wife has asked me to shoot some video of our daughter's volleyball matches. I am tempted by the ZV E10, but that doesn't seem very appealing as a second body. What do you think?

[@AlexisCIBILLE]

I might have missed it but : Did you mention that you could invest in a external recorder (Atomos Ninja for exemple) to record at 10 bits - 4:2:2 with the A7III ?

[@learningcameras]

I did not actually so appreciate the extra info!

[@radientgaming7151]

What would be the best option for lens on a7iii right now for a candid shooter and budget friendly option

[@learningcameras]

Tamron 28-75 G2 is my favorite budget zoom with amazing quality bhpho.to/3vI52JW

[@olgierdpodalak-laskowski1893]

Hi. I've been on a Canon for many years, but due to the availability of lenses and prices, I want to sell my Canon Eos R and switch to a used Sony A7 III, and buy an A7r V in the future. I am primarily a portrait photographer do you think such a change makes sense, because asking on Facebook groups I got very different opinions. Thanks a lot in advance for your answer.😅

[@learningcameras]

I would not. To me, the better move would be to get the Canon R6: bhpho.to/4bPKpfz It's significantly better than the A7III and on an amazing sale right now. Then you wouldn't have to sell your lenses. Yes, Sony has more lens options and some 3rd party lenses are cheaper, but Sony lenses are still very expensive and using 1st party lenses is never a bad thing so since you already have Canon, I'd stay Canon. Plus Canon colors and their camera features are great for portrait photographers

[@tonykyle]

Should i buy the Sony a7iii or the EOS R in 2024?, today we're all shooting hybrid atleast , first lense would be 85 sigma art either way

[@learningcameras]

I would go with the A7III for sure. The EOS R was back when Canon still crippled cameras quite a bit so it really isn't as good as it looks on paper. Plus Sony has way more options for lenses so that will help you when you want to expand the lineup. I like the latest Canon cameras like the R8 and R6II but the EOS R wasn't as good as the A7III. There are some awesome deals on used A7III's bhpho.to/3Y7UFuR

[@tonykyle]

@@learningcameras Much appreciated 👍🏽

[@terrenceruffins3694]

Sony A7 III or Sony 6700 for photograghy? I already have the Sony FX30 for videography.

[@learningcameras]

For photography only, the A7III but if you want to be able to use it as a B camera for video as well, I might go with the A6700 because it's going to match the features of your FX30 much better

[@gagandeepsaluja8804]

My requirement is just to shoot makeup tutorial videos. My wife will be doing makeup on herself and talking it through while I shoot the video. This will be followed by video editing to bring out best Color and contrast. Should I go for A7iii or canon R8 or something else ?

[@learningcameras]

I would get the Canon R8 for that. It's a better video camera and will have the latest eye autofocus tracking which will help. Also, Canon's colors are a bit better with skin tones and it's on sale: bhpho.to/4db8n4K

[@gagandeepsaluja8804]

@@learningcameras thanks for the response Dan, I will consider this. One last bit- in the last 24 hours I am getting a lot of suggestions to buy Sony a6700 .. looked it up and it looks really great too .. any inputs in this from you.

[@learningcameras]

@@gagandeepsaluja8804 The a6700 is an awesome camera and has advantages over the R8 in a few areas, but none that would really help you guys for makeup tutorials. The advantages to the a6700 are mostly slow motion video, speed, and in body image stabilization where as the R8 has a full frame sensor which helps blur that background, provide better portraits, and better results in low light.

[@VsourceEntertainment]

I have a budget of £1.5k what camera would you personally recommend mainly for video and not photography? Would highly appreciate it

[@learningcameras]

The Canon R8 is solid for that price if you want something new with good autofocus or see what prices are there for the Panasonic GH5II...should be close

[@sandseabeach]

If shooting mainly the nightscape, would this be a better camera than the canon r6ii.

[@learningcameras]

I'd say edge to Sony in general for nightscape...Canon finally produced a decent sensor with the R6II but Sony still wins with night and has more lens options that are better for night shooting

[@stephen.]

Is it worth trading in an A7RII for the A7III if its $380 after trade-in and discounts? I really like the A7RII's image quality but it's just so slow to process photos and load. I'm also not sure if I should start using the A7RII for shooting at least semi-professionally since it has one slot and my SD card has failed on me once.

[@learningcameras]

It's hard for me to recommend trading because it isn't completely an upgrade but the A7III definitely fixed a ton of issues in the A7RII. Using good SD cards (have my favorites linked) you should be fine with 1 card but I definitely recommend dual cards if you're shooting weddings or events that can never happen again

[@MsJsanta]

I just got the A7iii and would be interested in your help guide. Was wondering about it’s age and this helped along with other relevant feedback. How do I get access to your guide?

[@learningcameras]

Awesome! You can pick up my guide here: www.dan-sally.com/shop

[@ihtishamhussain3887]

Which one should I buy a6700 or A7111

[@learningcameras]

A6700 if you shoot video at all, A7III if you shoot photos especially if you shoot events or landscapes

[@Ktb_Contract0r]

It's a great camera, just not for me anymore. I'm trading mine in soon to get an S5IIX

[@learningcameras]

If you shoot video, that will be a MASSIVE upgrade. Enjoy!

[@Ktb_Contract0r]

@@learningcameras I do. I've shot weddings up to now, but I'm planning to branch out once I finish upgrading

[@HouseofToth]

What about the Sony A7c vs. buying the A7iii?

[@learningcameras]

I actually made that video lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKvdf6lqhKuMj5Y

[@learningcameras]

For photos unless you need something super small I'd still get the A7III but if you plan on shooting video, the A7IV or A7CII are MASSIVE upgrades

[@tshifhiwamakumbani6278]

I have canon Eos R to change to Sony a7iii is better move ?

[@learningcameras]

Check out the Canon R6...it's a great camera and you might be able to find it on sale. It's probably not quite as cheap as the A7III but it's better, especially if you shoot video at all

[@filmfreek35]

I remember when Jason Lanier introduced this camera to the world, I had tears in my eyes because I could realistically afford one. I have had one for years.

[@filmfreek35]

If this camera had 10 bit footage, I wouldn’t have bought the A7IV.

[@77dris]

I still think it's crazy that the A7IV has cropped 4K... even the S5II has cropped 4K in 2023. The video at the beginning looks really good and I expect that's upscaled 1080p 120? In fact, all your slow mo footage here looks exceptional on a 5K monitor! Are you just doing basic upscaling or using an AI?

[@learningcameras]

I agree! Given the price increase of the A7IV, 4k60 should have been mandatory. The S5II is over 500 less AND has 6k open gate to make up for the lack of FF 4k60. That's just regular 1080p 120 upscaled! No AI or special editing

[@DA-yd2ny]

@@learningcameras sony would have killed the competition with 4k60 .... I think.

[@-MrEVIL-]

​@@learningcameras problem is, A7IV probably does not have enough power to downsample 7k60 to 4k60 Nor can it bin or lineskip due to the resolution being lower than 8k (33mp in 16:9 size)

[@responsibleliving6071]

Hello sir thank you so much for this video. I am an indian and at present there is a canon sale in which i am getting canon r 8 for 1lakh rupees and sony 7iii for 1.24 lakh rupees. Which do tou think will be best buy for me? And why ? I am not a professional but a hobbyist. My main concern is image quality and colors. I would really appreciate if you help me in this regard. Thank you so much. All the best.

[@learningcameras]

I would go for the Canon R8 at that price. The R8 is newer and thus has some big advantages. The main reason to get the A7III is the more professional hardware and since this is more about quality, colors, and features, I would get the R8

[@responsibleliving6071]

@learningcameras thank so much, sir, for your reply. Is there any additional advantages of a7iii over R8?

[@learningcameras]

@@responsibleliving6071 Only other big one is that Sony has way more lens options available. But if you're mostly using a kit lens and maybe 1-2 others in the near future, Canon still has plenty

[@responsibleliving6071]

@learningcameras as far as lenses are concerned, I am thinking of 35mm f1.8 and 85mm f1.8(viltrox). These two lenses are sufficient for me. Even if I select sony a 7iii I will go with 2 lenses maybe tamron 28 75 mm f2.8 and viltrox 85mm f 1.8. So considering this which is best buy for me canon R8 or sony a 7iii? Canon sale ends today, so very limited time for making right decision.

[@EverythingFilmmaking]

After having 10 bit ,I could never see going back to 8 bit

[@learningcameras]

I'm with you

[@giancarloarrobarodriguez5291]

A7RIII or A7IV… mostly photos for dentistry (a lot of macro)

[@learningcameras]

You can go either way. The RIII has more resolution and the A7IV has better features. Most of the better features won't apply to macro work so if you can get a deal on the A7RIII or get one used, I'd take it but I wouldn't pay full price for it

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

So cool 🤝

[@parsav5247]

Can a6700 take sharp photos as a7iii?

[@learningcameras]

Yes it will be as sharp but it won't be quite as good with dynamic range and low light

[@RejeRush]

Z6ii is such an underrated camera.

[@petrub27]

for photos, yes, for videos not so much

[@charlieman8503]

Hi. I used a D600 for photos, has 1.4 35mm sigma art lens, 20mm 1.4 sigma art lens and a 70-200 2.8 sigma lens. I bought a gh5 with kit lens from an friend and a canon m50 mk2 twin kit lens pack. Would you say any of them would be better than an a7 iii for video? Also can I use my nikon lenses with the sony camera without issues.. or should I sell all and buy A7 4 camera?

[@learningcameras]

The GH5 is a better camera in a few ways for video than the A7III. The A7III has better low light and autofocus but the GH5 will beat it in most other ways on the video side. The A7III is a better photo camera though. I would not use your Nikon lenses with Sony because they won't have autofocus and you will need to use adapters so you will want new lenses. The A7IV is a major update for video so definitely if you are going Sony for video, get the A7IV or at least the FX30 is another amazing option for less money: bhpho.to/41Es3tr

[@FotosyMas.]

I remember the awful colors that took hours to fix in post. Oh, and the terrible ergonomics.

[@learningcameras]

The colors weren't that bad lol

[@LucasPetersWriter]

Ergonomics weren't that bad either :)

[@frankfeng2701]

a9 and a7r3 seem even more impressive than a7m3.

[@learningcameras]

The R3 is basically the same camera with higher resolution but it was worse for video, it was slow at the time because cards and computers struggled with those file sizes when it was announced, and technically the A7III had more autofocus coverage. The A9III was awesome though...it was just vastly more expensive and the main advantage was speed and silence so not everyone needed that

[@frankfeng2701]

​@@learningcameras For photo, the combination of a9 and a7r3 is hard to beat. For video and hybrid use, there are a lot of other better options out there.

[@learningcameras]

@@frankfeng2701 Agreed

[@rackygtc]

Hehe I just got my a73 for entry level 😅

[@KayumangeBrown]

This just confirms that R8 is way better.

[@learningcameras]

It's about 5 years newer so that definitely helps haha. Sony doesn't really have a low end full frame camera and instead just lower the price of their old cameras

[@karlmuud]

Stop pushing up prices of these dinosaurs by making these videos man! No likes!! 😂

[@learningcameras]

@@karlmuud haha

[@karlmuud]

@@learningcameras 😉

[@filmfreek35]

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