I tried the Sony a7C II.

We play with the successor of my latest KZbin camera, the Sony a7c II! We also discuss choosing between an a7IV, 6700, and ZVE1. This is not a sponsored video. The camera was on loan from Sony; I didn't get to keep it, and they had no input on this video. :)
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[@-grey]

Slap on the Zeiss 35f2.8 and you have a full frame X100V. Small, stylish, and high quality 😎

[@danielxpool]

Smaller than some Fuji cameras, fantastic autofocus and a very wide range of lenses: I really like using Fuji cameras, but the A7 CII is the first Sony that I find really attractive.

[@CianMcsweeney]

I honestly think they went too crazy with the shrinkage, make it very slightly longer and you could fit a way better EVF in it

[@USGrant21st]

But A7Cii colors still suck. The yellowish and greenish tints in the skin, blue skies are cyan, and green grass looks poisonous. After over a decade of development Sony still can't get colors right. Actually, A7Cr looks quite noticeably better, that and A7RV are the only Sonys I would even consider.

[@janvirtanen9110]

I wish it had a better viewfinder and perhaps proper mechanical shutter. Wouldnt mind 1cm larger body. Anyway because lenses are not that small. Maybe also different kind of tilt out screen, not this vlog nonsense.

[@zovil5154]

⁠@@USGrant21stare really the colors of a7cr better ? I am considering switching from Fuji to a7cii and I am hoping that Sony has fixed the colors ! I am unhappy with my old a7rii .

[@USGrant21st]

@@zovil5154 A7Cr colors are better, but not drastically better. I personally gave up on Sony, though they tweak color with every release there is still the same color signature. I tried everything under the sun and I can't come to the place where I would say I like those colors. In good daylight I think I can make Sony work, but in more difficult light situations I don't like the results at all. Other people may not be so sensitive and Sony colors works for them especially if they have nothing to compare with. Some people like editing colors to make them completely unnatural, I think Sony will work for them as well. As for me, I like happy colors I get from Nikon and Panasonic so I will stick with those brands.

[@jradamsjr]

Just curious - am I the only Omar (Fuji) Fan-Boy willing to admit that I watched this entire video, about a camera system I do not own, just so I can get me some Omar entertainment?! 🤗

[@MarcioK]

Sad that only Sony is making the camera that I, as a Fuji user (X-S20 now, AMAZING camera, specially after the last firmware update), always wanted - the A7CII and the A6700. A "rangefinder" body (attracts much less attention in the streets and when travelling), with IBIS, very good photo and video specs, good AF. Just a joystick missing. But Fuji will never make a rangefinder body with IBIS.

[@Princeton_James]

My XS20 had too many out of focus image. I gladly sold it. The only Fuji I have now is an xh1

[@MarcioK]

@@Princeton_James with the firmware updates it became much better - not on Sony level, though

[@bayouboy8644]

I love Fuji, but you can’t ge5 any for l8ke over a year now.

[@danieldreams222]

I shoot XH2, and I'm going to switch to the A7CII. Focusing sucks on Fuji and dynamic range lacks.

[@rossmpt]

Hey Omar, really useful video! Did you notice a difference with the 7 stop IBIS compared to 5 stops on other Sony bodies? Im interested mainly for photography

[@kapilesh14]

Wow Omar I really like the fact that Sony is choosing you for initial reviews 👍

[@ogonzilla]

Me too. Very thankful!

[@tomariko]

If you take only photos a second hand a7c is also an awesome good deal 😅

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Does it start up any quicker than the A7c? Compared to the Fujis I used to own I was very surprised at how long it takes for the camera to be ready to shoot. Love that it has a front dial and the EVF is slightly improved but I’m not keen on that unmarked top dial, I like to be able to glance at it to check what it’s set at.

[@ogonzilla]

Way quicker.

[@Elgsdyr]

4:35 - The changes to the On/Off switch is so that you don't accidentally turn off the camera when using the front dial.

[@ogonzilla]

Yah. But my a74 has a front dial. Never a problem for me 😊

[@Elgsdyr]

@@ogonzilla The a7IV switch and shutter button looks more recessed because of the deeper grip which is probably the reason for the difference.

[@dcd]

When you mentioned the loss of the dimpled leather, I just stopped watching.... but kept it running so you will get the the full-length view impression.

[@ogonzilla]

😂thanks?

[@Kayzox]

You forgot the upgrade in "AI" focus tracking?

[@stewartlife]

Completely agree with you on how the original looks, the texture of the hand grip, and the smaller size of it! I am troubled to get the new juts because of that.

[@QuicknStraight]

Interesting. Basically, unless you're really into serious video, don't bother upgrading, seems to be the answer. The A7C will be good enough, save the upgrade cost and buy some glass.

[@fabipuello]

Great job Omar. To me it comes down to preference if what you want is the smallest full frame that Sony offers this is it. If size doesn't matter a used a7iv probably would do more for less money

[@paulm8157]

Looks like, in addition to the dimpled leather, they removed NFC, as they did on A6700. Maybe they will sell NFC accessory in a dimpled leather housing😊.

[@DDHDTV]

They should have released the ZV-E1 as the A7CS would have been satisfactory ti have a full line of A7Cs 😂

[@Princeton_James]

I bought the a6700 which I absolutely love but then I got the A7Cii. If I would have known I probably would have just bought the A7Cii. Because of the size I feel like it really makes the A6700 obsolete.

[@gordoa172]

Omar- if you’re going to upgrade- I want your A7C!! 😂 So awesome that you are one of the initial reviewers 👍

[@cohoonatube]

Great addition to Sony’s lineup, thanks Omar! AND, funny enough, I completely agree on the “dimpled leather”… I was hoping Sony was going to add that to all future models (shallow of me I know). Also, what is up with Sony’s display Rez’?! My Z6ii experience was so much more enjoyable with decent screen resolutions.

[@blade1535]

If you like a crappy low resolution evf that feels like it’s more than a decade old!! The back screen isn’t much better. Put in a better screen, evf and mechanical shutter and I’d consider it. Don’t mind if it’s a touch thicker to fit the shutter.

[@BrendaSpielmann]

Omar, love the humour, makes it easier for my ADHD brain to get the info . Thanks

[@ogonzilla]

ADHD people unite. ❤

[@randallk204]

Hey Omar great review and video as per your USUAL. I had the A7C twice, sold them both, mainly because the EVF was just beyond terrible.. One thing you didn't mention? and it's one of the other reasons I sold both A7C's were sensor dust. I was SO super careful when changing lenses...and barely changed lenses, actually, but I had dust on both sensors within about a day of first using them. Maybe just bad luck. Anyways so I THINK, you did not mention the A7CII and A7CR have the sensor cover "THINGY" that flips down, which may make a big difference with sensor dust when changing lenses.. For me that plus a better EVF may be enough to maybe try my third A7C ..in the A7CII. In any case, really enjoyed your mini review and your great sense of humor!, as always! :)

[@ogonzilla]

Thanks. Yes! There is a sensor shield.

[@professionalpotato4764]

Definitely not bad luck regarding sensor dust. I think a Fuji tech staff told me once the way Sony discharges the sensor when off is a bit different? I never had dust spots on my Fuji and I saw another shooter change lenses WITHOUT CAPS in his bag. Zero dust. But something about the way Sony sensors hold electrical charge even when off attracts a lot of dust. Saw it on my A7C within days of shooting. And I only switch between 2 lenses maybe 3-4 times a day at best.

[@jeffryesmeralda]

❤😂 Love the sense of humour, honest review and your passion for the dimple handle from the A7C, Omar! Keep creating great content man!

[@amermeleitor]

Why there are photographers that still are using DSLRs?

[@nickscott8488]

Great Review! I have the A6400 and APSC glass. I have decided on the a7cr. I can use crop mode on the r version and still use the smaller glass and gradually migeate to full frame lenses for landscapes 😊

[@ogonzilla]

A6400 was my KZbin camera before this. Good luck 👍

[@paudiebourke4384]

Hey Omar...alot of people say the Auto WB in the A7rV has drastically improved,was this something you noticed while using the A7c ii

[@ogonzilla]

Heck yes. I left that out for timing but fer sure

[@paudiebourke4384]

@ogonzilla thanks man,maybe this is something you could address in a future video because I feel alot of reviewers just brush over this,I know we should all use custom WB but sometimes we panic and flick the camera back into AWB and if this has improved it would be great to hear about and see it be talked about more from someone like you 🫶🏻🙌🏼

[@jackmartin4367]

Enjoyable video. I do have the A7C. The main attraction for me is the AI assisted AF currently in the A7R5. What did you think of that. Also the better EVF,though frankly I don’t find the one in the A7C so bad.

[@StarlordStavanger]

@2:41 "Welcome to New Jersey" Hey man Jersey is pretty cool!!

[@ogonzilla]

I live here so yes lol

[@d.d-b2295]

Omar, again great video ! You are really so funny…just a nice kind of making videos…love it !

[@autumnstorm8477]

Omar - can you compare the A7cII with fuji X-S20 for stabilization and colors?

[@007UA16]

Didn’t Omar give up on Fuji?

[@mazzfotovideo]

Hi, the sony a7c2 how works with flash and speed sync 1/200 or 1/160 ?

[@JasonNguyen23]

Hello. Is the silver version more prone to scratches?

[@xstensl8823]

yeah, but they dropped the ball on the MP count. should have been 40mp

[@FanFresFilms]

you're absolutely right about the dimple leather

[@fotosurf_pt]

Max shutter speed still 1/4000s ? ...

[@craigcarlson4022]

This auto framing function is downright spokey…how do they do that?!

[@ogonzilla]

😂very creepy but works!

[@darkdigitalroom1244]

Is the shutter on the new one any quieter than the A7c one?

[@visionarywatts]

lmaooooo @ 8:40

[@mtmccornack]

Great... I'm in New Jersey again... meh!

[@theoldvideoguy]

Excellent! Just picked up the a7cii silver. I like the all black better. I can see the dimples better 😅

[@borlach321]

Hey Nikon, why don't you have anything like this at this price point? Are you there, Nikon? Its me, a former user!

[@davidwinarso3800]

just found your channel... instantly subscribed due to the dimple.. (kidding..)... good stuff... keep it up, Omar...

[@HwL01]

Would be amazing if they add a joystick to move af point easily

[@ogonzilla]

Love a joystick. But with the Sony AF, you really can let the camera take care of it

[@KGeorge-1]

Omar- Always love your videos and your GREAT sense of humor. I'm looking at this Sony as my first FF digital camera body. So, the question is, will 3rd party lenses, (Sigma) work well with this camera so I don't go broke and get divorced for buying Sony glass??? If you know, I'd love to hear. You cleared up the viewfinder issue ref this camera as I won't let that be a deal breaker for me!! Thanks! Keep doing this Omar!!! You're great!

[@SomeUnremarkableGuy]

Brace yourelves people, because of dimpled leather, videos 'Why I switched from Sony to Canon/Nikon' are incoming from other youtubers.

[@TheEliteRecruiter]

I saw that you had this camera for a podcast. Were you able to hook up xlr cables to it? Was there issues with it?

[@stkuj]

Omar... it looks like you're upgrading? IDK if this makes a difference, but Jason Long mentions that the a7cii does not have 4k/60 in FF mode.

[@earlfenwick]

The Unicorn! Good, fast and (italics) cheap? If 2000 euros is cheap then?

[@arditaferrari3546]

I’d upgrade for the dials if the difference was 50 bucks, but it’s around 1000 xD Also, the mark II has a lower buffer for RAWs, so if you shoot a lot of bursts is a bad idea to switch (unless if you do jpeg, then the II is better)

[@karlj.4798]

I'll never get tired of your humour Omar!!!😂 Goodbye X-E4, hellloooooo Sony!!!! Thank you for the video..

[@colinhoward2200]

Innovating - where? It is like Sony checked on their existing stock, and just pieced something together. There is nothing new there that pushes anything forward.

[@timrosenthal46]

I don't really care about the camera, but I need to know, was that train the 4.15 to Albuquerque that Bugs Bunny use to talk about ?? Because it sure sounded like it !! lol

[@losiek008]

OK, i have to ask, what lens and what setting did u used for shot in 2:00, this look simply astonishing and it's kind of my "shot of dreams"...

[@paulmaher1705]

So, if you were buying just one camera in this price bracket & wanted an all rounder for photo/video, street/wildlife, vlogging, bit of talking head, would you go for the A7C ii over something like the Fuji X-H2S ?

[@godavaridosth5170]

Sir Sony a7c 2 iting issue ???

[@LiroozShop]

Hi, thanks for your nice video. How long does this camera take in 4K video mode to warn of overheating? (Actually, I want to know how continuously I can shoot with it).

[@Shaykin1]

Great review !!!!

[@alexjames421]

Omar is a biker 🙌

[@mafianoodles]

i have a nikon d750 with many lenses - im actually thinking of this - i just need something smaller to take about with me

[@simonbarnes7124]

Im totally with you on the dimpled leather. It looks so good. One might say classy, mightent one. Im so English. I say old boy, anyone for afternoon tea with an A7C. Time for my pills.

[@amosdasilva]

Good morning Omar, my name Amos thank for make this is very important information, one question which lense you shots those of skyscrapers with moon ? Thank you

[@pw5391]

Hi does the a7cii 4k60 lose video quality when it goes into crop mode compared to full frame?

[@AlexDubois]

Great video... What about if I have an XT3, find that my phone does a pretty good job in most cases, but want a camera for portrait and telephoto (wild life)

[@SilatShooter]

Fun, enjoyable conversational video on this new camera. Appreciate how you share the information and not get all 'G.A.S.' about every new introduction.

[@ogonzilla]

Thank you!

[@martinpickard5818]

If it had the joystick for moving the focus point I’d have got this little beauty in a second…….

[@crimlarksSteve]

No dimpled leather! AUUGGHH - just kidding, but that was a great end to your video. The main thing I didn't like about the A7C was the viewfinder, so I'll have to wait and see if I can handle the new viewfinder before going for it. Love all your videos Omar!

[@NBPT428]

When you were under that bridge in New Jersey I was wondering if you might say; "Leave the gun, take the cannolis" ...Great review

[@arjumandvillagelife]

great video❤ thanks 👍😊

[@billytl]

Do you purchase protection plans for your cameras?

[@AA-kj4ic]

I heard the biggest upgrade is auto focus, for that alone to keep the pictures in focus better, is it worth the upgrade?

[@KGeorge-1]

Thanks!

[@ogonzilla]

Thanks for the coffee!

[@fabianpetrescu]

Lovely review! Are you using a fake background in your studio shots? Looks way too good.

[@the-additional-f-stop]

Hi Omar, I needed this since I was considering the A7C as a travel option for street and occasional landscape/wildlife. I don't think as a stills shooter that the mark II makes sense - correct me if I'm wrong. I'm torn though because while the full frame option would be great, I don't have any Sony lenses but fully stocked on Fuji, so thinking of the X-T5 instead. (Currently own the xh2s, x-t30ii and x-e2 and wanted a little better IQ in lower light).

[@ogonzilla]

The XT5 will get you more resolution but no much better low light performance. Try the enhance detail LR feature or check out DXO labs if you’re unhappy with your files.

[@professionalpotato4764]

Sold my X-T4 and all Fuji stuff for the A7C and it's been pretty good. Apart from some small changes I had to live with, the A7C + 16-35mm f/4 PZ makes a great travel setup. GM quality while costing similar to a Fuji 10-24 or 16-36mm f6 equivalent and lighter too! Maybe when Fuji makes a 10-24mm f2.8 that's smaller or lighter than the Sony I might go back.

[@mc5869]

​@@professionalpotato4764Interesting. What made you move to Sony ?

[@janjericsantos]

honestly thought you use fuji for these videos! haha

[@sharpfocus5]

Hi Omar your list of negatives are 'way-fer sin' as they say in France.

[@worldtravellerswindow4428]

nice video Omar

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

thanks for the effort and the sharing. as always, i am an appreciative subscriber. could you please share with me any downsides to the A7C2 not having a mechanical shutter? thumbs up.

[@shuka520]

Just started with photography and found your channel with luck. wow! your explanation is so entertaining and unique compared other review video. Subscribed and since i am not a native english speaker, will use this chance as a English lecture :)

[@abhas1]

The dimpled leather omg I love your channel xD

[@aussietechie6625]

The main upgrade is the AI sensor for auto focus etc. The new dial and C1 button are good to have.

[@LelanWellz]

Very interesting video. I liked it. Short, simple, and humorous at the right times. Great balance. 👍

[@rickbiessman6084]

I’m actually glad Sony swapped the dimpled leather for the normal one because 1) I don’t find it very grippy and 2), which is a huge pet peeve of mine, small skinflakes get caught in the dimples and they’re kinda hard to get out! That REALLY bothers me even though it doesn’t really matter! :D Also I feel like the more leather-like texture fits the vintage-modern aesthetic better.

[@mauiflyingdress2178]

Such a goof ball and yet probably one of the best camera reviewers out there because he knows what it takes to make a buck in the real world.

[@johnlocke3481]

The flat looking color grading you do for your videos looks really bad. I feel like your content is good, but I can't take camera recommendations seriously when it just looks so flat and bad 😔 If you are going to have zero contrast, you can just use a really old cheap camera for your content.

[@BadSloucher]

Thoroughly enjoyed your quirky remarks ❤

[@jastrel]

Qué bien hablas inglés, hijo mío 😂

[@THEJOKEYJOKER]

6:42 what is wrong with the colors / skin tone ?

[@TheGreenEggFarm]

I love the dimpled leather! LMAO!

[@iKeto_gal]

I think all the camera channels have Sony reviews today. The first 6 channels on my rec list are all Sony reviews today lol

[@ogonzilla]

Yeah…the hush embargo ends at the same time for everyone.

[@paulmaher1705]

Can it do HD 240fps video?

[@pablostax]

Videographer, not video-ographer!

[@TextileHouse]

Was curious how it compared to the new 6700, so thanks for the info.

[@chromaticvisuelle]

Cheating on your Z7ii I see ! lol

[@geofff6671]

Has Sony improved its jpegs or will this be a RAW only like previous Sonys?

[@stanleygabrel1045]

Yes, they did improve jpeg significantly. New sensor has punchier colors too.

[@sarmedozil4060]

That’s the only review i need about this camera, thank you Omar🔥

[@ogonzilla]

Happy to help!

[@danielbogos263]

Man, you are an entertainer. 😂😂😂 love it.

[@FilmScape4K]

1.5x crop at 4k60?

[@clement09141993]

I am getting the Sony a7C II

[@metabeta87]

Omar, you are the FIRST AND ONLY reviewer to complain about the grip texture change. For a person who’s just a meticulous in design as you, I too feel the exact same way about the texture change. The A7c had such a pleasant cafe racer aesthetic. While the a7cii has a better overall grip, the texture just isn’t as refined. I love holding and admiring every detail of my tech, and this one design change is constantly overlooked in other reviews. Thank you SO much for bringing that up, I felt like I was going crazy!

[@semurrrrrr]

3:01 that reaction is something else😂🙏