Sony a73 (a7iii): Dustin's Long Term Review | 4K

Sony a73 Review | Photographer Dustin Abbott shares his long term review and verdict (along with a color science examination) in this episode. Color Science 10:00 | Read the final written review: bit.ly/a73review | Visit the Image Gallery: bit.ly/a73ig | Purchase the Sony a73 at B&H Photo:
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Keywords: Sony a7III, Sony a73, Sony, Canon, Sony a73 Review, Sony a7 iii review, Sigma FE, Sigma, ART, FE, Dustin Abbott, Review, Sony A7R3, Sony A9, MC-11, Sample Images, Video Test, Autofocus test, Real World, Hands On, ISO, Dynamic Range, Resolution, Tracking, Video, Sony Alpha, ILCE7M3

[@longrider9551]

If every photography reviewer conducted themselves like this man, accurate details, unquestioned integrity, youtube would actually be a constructive platform to use for investigating gear.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's great praise. Thank you very much!

[@sulev111]

or just don't subscribe to lazy reviewers

[@christianzoror4301]

I agree that Dustin Abbott with Atila of blue sky photography are today the 2 most fair reviewers of gear on KZbin. Still I like the job of Northrup. I mean I was following Matt Granger, Gary Fong, Jared Polin, and Jason L. But now only the 2 aforementioned are delivering non oriented opinions and Dustin even giving metrics and scientific tests. Very nice job.

[@V4D2]

i couldn't agree more. This was SOLID ! if this approach was standard.. hell... YTube would be a very credible platform for consumers and online communities. I mean.. you do the no-hype.. no-slang.. no BS approach with excelence! I basically watch all your reviews now, man.. even if you're reviewing stuff that doesn't directly cover my main interests. Keep them coming!

[@horacecarter2081]

100% agree!

[@maztouliatos1307]

As a new a73 owner I have to say that your video is the best I’ve seen so far. Totally unbiased without over-praising the camera explaining the pros and cons with every detail. Good job!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's high praise.

[@horacecarter2081]

Another great review Dustin! My favorite KZbin photography reviewer!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Well that is kind!

[@Jessehermansonphotography]

I’m not sure there is a more thorough reviewer on KZbin. Top notch Dustin. I truly feel I can make a very informed decision after watching your reviews. Thank you.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's great to hear.

[@markshirley01]

Excellent review thank you for the time you've spent doing this Dustin.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You're welcome.

[@kane01337]

Brilliant review as always - just wondering what body + lens you shot this review video with out of curiosity? cheers

[@samiturunen5335]

As always Dustin I like your detailed and informative videos / reviews. Thumbs up for this!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@panhaveng6788]

Amazing Dustin ! Ever since i start watching your review , i gain knowledge and insight about photography and camera gears and most importantly to choose the right camera for myself

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm glad to help out.

[@wugamlo]

Thanks for the great work, Dustin! Really a pleasure to watch your videos. Professional, constructive, informative. Well done and keep them coming!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's great praise. Thanks!

[@ajdanibrothersclassified]

This was the video I was looking for. I love how you pointed out every necessary details

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad to help out.

[@etismyname]

I don't need to watch this video since I already have been using it for quite a while. Absolutely fantastic camera and I am watching just to support your channel.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks for that.

[@AndyHTu]

I'm just watching it for fun. I got this camera recently and I love it so much. AF is incredible, it makes it effortless lol. This is coming from A7 mark 1. Also battery is sooooooooooooooooooo much better. I was using 4 batteries per shoot with my A7. With the A7iii I didnt even use half a battery!

[@bellacavachon7510]

Excellent job as usual, Dustin. Thanks again for taking the time.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure.

[@petersayatshkin7454]

Thank you a llllooot for giving this kind of detailed critique!! It‘s comprehensive, helpful and really well structured! Keep it up!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure.

[@bastilp3742]

It´s amazing how clear and uncompromized you can deliver information and details. Even me as a native german can understand your intentions very well! Thanks for the great video!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm very glad to hear that. I frequently hear that I'm fairly easy to understand for those for whom English is not their first language. I'm not sure why, but I'm thankful as it helps my international audience grow.

[@menoats]

This is one of the best reviews I have seen. Thank you.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's great praise!

[@bennypower1]

Superb review Dustin as always! Bought the A73 and calibrated my lens all in the same weekend thanks to your video's.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad to help out!

[@geribrn6453]

Great review as always! I'm gonna get this as my 2nd cam

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's a great choice.

[@TheLuNaMaStEr]

Great to hear your thoughts and findings Dustin. Thank you for this video.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You're welcome.

[@david_potvin15]

Great review. Can’t wait to pick mine up! I would support through your link, but I have shopped at a local store for years and will continue to do so. I am happy to subscribe to your channel. Cheers!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Supporting local business is a great thing to do. You’re fortunate to have a camera store in your area that you trust.

[@OptimaMrL]

Pure class, this review. Thank you.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You're welcome.

[@shantanabhadas7963]

I have been reading/watching a lot of reviews for a7iii recently in order to help me make a purchase decision. I found this video and the one on dpreview very helpful. Keep up the good work.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure.

[@6gwilliams]

Thanks Dustin for your continued great video series. I watch them all. BTW, I talked with a Sony Exec. that told me (except for the difference in how the A9 stacked sensor vs A7III back-illuminated sensor reads the scene), the A7III was given the EXACT same focusing system as the A9, not similar, but the EXACT SAME focusing system. Cheers

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Unsurprising. It really is fantastic.

[@dlovisuals]

Great video Dustin, this review has me considering the A73 as my go to camera for video and stills over my 5D4.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Glad to help out.

[@KaineMcAlister]

David Lopez Same here. I was tempted to buy the 5d Mark IV before the A7 III released.

[@goddesseddog]

received mine last week. has been fantastic. best suited for my needs (hobbyist).

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Enjoy!

[@fayainz]

Thanks for the great review!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You're welcome.

[@scoobidoooo]

Thank you for your great review. I'll buy the camera in few days and I'll go to your channel to calibrate it ! Great job !

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Enjoy!

[@ianbrown704]

A review full of substance and factual evidence- great stuff.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks, Ian.

[@howardkahn717]

kudos TO YOU DUSTIN, #1 REVIEWER in the busn........

[@haldounhosri2506]

Excellent review thank you.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You’re welcome

[@MrTruth-ul6gv]

First off, great review, Dustin. I watched all the videos, and your presentation was thorough. I'm kind of coming into photography in the later years of my life. I have relatively good disposable income, so either camera (A7iii or A7Riii) works well financially. What I think I've learned from watching not only your videos but also those of many others is that each of these cameras will seem to have their "purposes". The A7iii seems to be geared to the "all purpose" area of photography. An excellent all-rounder. Great AF, great video, great low light, etc. Seems to me to be a great choice to cover a lot of bases. The A7Riii seems to be - as its own name implies - geared to those who appreciate, and maybe need, the higher resolution. Fashion, landscape, large ultimate display (billboards, etc). It strikes me to be less of an "all-rounder" and more of a "serious still photography" product. And while your review and those of nearly everyone else rightfully point out what a great all rounder at a great price the A7iii is, my main interest is landscape. I don't expect to shoot a lot of video (would love to shoot concerts, but sneaking such a camera into a concert might be tricky!). I don't expect to be shooting people. I don't expect to be often shooting in low light indoors. And, one of the things that bothers me at least intellectually is that the A7iii only offers twice the resolution of an iPhone X. I know that resolution isn't everything in life, but it just seems that any bulky (compared to an iPhone) camera that costs in the thousands of dollars should offer a higher resolution when compared to a smartphone camera. For all those reasons, I am going with the A7Riii. I feel that for landscape, having more resolution, which means more cropping options in post, having the better EVF and the better back display will ultimately serve me better. That's the conclusion to which I have arrived after watching your excellent videos and those of many others. Thank you for your tremendous effort!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It sounds like you are making an informed decision, which is kind of the point of what I do.

[@patronusphotography]

I hadn't realized that it was you that wrote the 6D vs 5DMkIII article, but I really liked that article and I thought you made some great points. Thanks for giving such an objective view on the A7III!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure.

[@albertw251]

Great review sir!!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks

[@yeahthatafact]

Amazing review! A7iii is such a beast for the price.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It really is.

[@howardkahn717]

very interesting observations......well done....

[@richardkimgreene2749]

"Meeting and exceeding all audience expectations," as Rush Limbaugh puts it. Well done, Mr. Abbott, you know your stuff, explain it very well, and have furthered me along substantially in scope of my professional camera knowledge and decision-making. Your subject matter, by the way, is fantastic. Seriously, a very good looking family! Keep up the good work.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's very kind, Richard. Thank you.

[@mauibuilder1239]

Great review, as usual. Can you please provide a link to the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 that you recommend that is compatible with the A7 III?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Here's my first look video: bit.ly/2875RXDfl. You find buying links in that video and also linkage to my image galleries.

[@christophergrundy5307]

This is a considered, balanced presentation of the A7iii - very helpful. Thank you for your work on your channel. I’ve finally taken the opportunity and added an A7iii a couple of days ago to use alongside my 5DIV (with an MC11 adapter) and an adapter to use my M42 SMC Takumars. I have used these on my 5DIV with great results but having to rely on live view on a non-articulating screen has it’s limits. Whether or not I’ll go further Sony, I cannot say at present but I chose the Sony over the EOSR with the potential upgrade path in mind.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Enjoy the A7III - it's a nicely complete camera.

[@Fleet42]

This review was amazing! With all of the sales happening now this is what I needed! I own an A7iii and I was thinking A9 or AR7iii as for a second body. I shoot sports and portraits mainly so it was a tough choice with the discounts. Now I’m convinced I’ll just buy a second A7iii and put the extra cash towards needed improvements to my kit. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm glad to help out!

[@JBfromParis]

Great review Sir!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks

[@vandalton4948]

Thank you so much for the color science comparison.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure

[@vikdaddy]

Hi Dustin, I just want to thank you for your A7iii vs A7Riii review series. I don't often comment but it's rare to find such a useful set of reviews in such thorough detail. It's actually swayed me away from the A7Riii which, imported, is only a few hundred pounds more. Thank you.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm glad that my reviews have helped you make your own decision - that's what it's all about.

[@RichardsWorld]

Same for me. The A7RIII was only about $400 USD more, but I chose to buy the A7III. I just don't think I need the extra megapixels for the online stuff I post. And the A7III actually does some things better.

[@foxtowercommunications]

Love. This. Camera. Love this review. Sorry, I haven't been able to watch all the videos about this, Dustin. I'll be back when I finish my master's. Now, go vote! :D

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

All good. Your Masters might be more important at the moment.

[@roozbehbey]

These reviews are simply top notch Mr.Abbot, i've got a question to ask. I've mastered my 80D and i feel the need to move to a full frame body, after a month of research on different bodies, i've come to a decision to either buy the A7III or the Nikon D810. Which one of these two bodies would you recommend in 2018 and would the leap in image quality be significant coming from an apsc sensor like the 80D? (i own the 18-35 f1.8 sigma and canon 85mm f1.8) Regards.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The leap with either body is going to be impressive. I would personally go for the a73 if you don't feel you need the higher resolution of the D810. It's a great camera and very fun to use.

[@KaineMcAlister]

After watching about 10 videos, I bought it and love it! I would highly recommend the camera!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Enjoy. It’s a great camera

[@StefanoVanzo]

Hi Dustin , nice review and thanks for sharing , did you try this camera with sigma adapter and Samyang 85 1.2? Is it a good combo for MF?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I haven't tried the combination, but it should work perfectly.

[@SimplyBrock]

Great comparison between the new camera's. Nice Job!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thank you!

[@yosuacoolz]

Great review Dustin ! I'm planning to upgrade my camera (A7II) but I'm deciding between A7III or A7RIII which has USD 400 price difference now (in HK) Which one do you choose ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I prefer the a7R3 overall, myself, but the a73 is better at a few things.

[@digitalclips]

Just got mine. I have a lot of Canon glass and found the AF using the Metabones V in standard or advanced mode simply failed 90% of the time with my Canon L lenses(detaching and reattaching worked as a fix for a while) although worked fine on EFS lenses. I have ordered the MC-11. I was wondering what your adapter of choice was or are several required?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The MC-11 has provided my best adapting experience

[@finallyanime]

How is the colour noise at high isos....? I Rock the Fuji xt2 & it has like no colour noise so I'm curious

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

If you watch the ISO episode you can see it for yourself, but I find that the color noise extremely well controlled compared to all other cameras I've reviewed.

[@veganchasers2213]

Your channel is amazing

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thank you!

[@TheAntiFeminist]

If you had to pick between the RIII and the III just for photography, which would you choose?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I am personally a big fan of the RIII as the complete package. The a7III has a few advantages, but the a7RIII is better at more things and has a much better viewfinder.

[@kbruff2010]

Thank you. Good comments.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure.

[@brianknight7208]

Solid follow up! Your initial gripes about mobile apps and connectivity can be addressed with firmware. Let's hope they develop it further.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I do agree, though Sony has been unfortunately slow to release updates. I want to see them commit to better support of existing products

[@bala1000mina]

Thank you so much Dustin for the informative and helpful review, I always learn from your useful videos, I've heard that in f stops smaller than f/11 A7III has issue in AF-C mode (shooting images), I would like to ask you if you faced with such an issue? I might go to purchase this camera but before, I wanted to ask you if such issue exists or not? God bless and good luck!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I’ve never owned the a73, so I do t have years of experience with it. I don’t recall that issue, but it has also been years since I’ve handled one.

[@bala1000mina]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you so much Dustin for taking the time to reply to my question. Good luck!

[@kbruff2010]

I just purchased the camera, after extensive research and reviews and - having been a user of the a6500, I am pretty satisfied. thank you for this analysis. It was helpful.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's a strong camera, for sure.

[@kbruff2010]

Thank you.

[@RayRay-vv9kb]

Is the watson single battery charger from B&H reliable?notified by Best Buy that I'm getting my Sony A7 III by friday,hope I'll be satisfied with it ..

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's worked fine for me.

[@photoman5943]

nice review...How is the color science in the a9? closer to the a73 or a7r?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Someone else will have to chime in, as I haven't tested the a9

[@Crutch456]

Ok, you're kidding me right? I didn't think honesty like this existed on the internet. I'm in a state of shock. Very, very nice review!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

LOL - every now and then...

[@marieb5556]

I have been reading that this camera has banding issues. Did you experience that in your testing?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Not in the least.

[@JamesZhan]

What a great review!! I have the A7 III and I never even realized it has so many advantages over the much more expensive model.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's a little crazy.

[@ercugirgin238]

I Shoot with a Sony 24-105mm f4 G on A7 iii, general photograhy, primarily travel with variation of street, buildings, people, portrait, and some landscape. I also do some video coverage of the same. The equipment combination is practical, but, I’m not thrilled with rendering or sharpness. My question is would I achieve an improvement by upgrading the camera to A7 Riii and keep the 24-105mm? I would gradually add primes like Sony 24mm f1.4 GM, 55mm f1.8 &/or 85mm anyway, or should I keep the A7 İİİ and move to primes replacing the 24-105 zoom now? Either way, is the 24mm f1.4 GM the right one for my genre of photography. Many thanks

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I would try buying a lens that you would want anyway and seeing if you are satisfied. If you are, fine. If not, then consider upgrading your camera.

[@JimBailey]

Thank you Mr Abbott.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You're welcome.

[@ZvonimirGrubisic79]

Thank you for all your reviews I really like them all. Would it be possible for you to compare the new Tokina Firin 20mm f2 AF FE with zeiss Batis 25mm f2? It would be nice to see your opinion on that lens. Both look like very good and compact wide angle lenses.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That might be an interesting comparison, but I've got immediate commitments to deal with first.

[@RayRay-vv9kb]

Where is a good Avenue to sale the new Fe 28-70mm that I'm about to get with the a7III IM about to get shipped to me and get the tamron?

[@hagenhenke1]

Off topic: where can I get a spice mill like the one in the example photo at 17:23 minutes in the video?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's at the house of a friend, so unfortunately I don't have that answer. I think it was a one-off (they are fairly well-off).

[@damir10535]

Hi Dustin, can you tell us about image quality comparing to the original 6D?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Not really (I don't have a 6D anymore to compare), but, having compared the 6D to many other cameras, I can safely say that 1) the a73 far outstrips it in dynamic range, betters it by a good margin in high ISO performance, and delivers more detailed images. It's a next-gen camera compared to the 6D, and, frankly, it's sensor is what I wish was in the 6DII (it's more in line with what I expected there).

[@helencogan2187]

EXCELLENT! Thank you...

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My pleasure.

[@zm4518]

Hello Dustin, if a7RIII cost just over $300 than a7III, what you'd recommend? Also are you recommend buying camera from EBay (grey market camera)? Please advise. Thanks in advance.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That depends on your needs and priorities. For me, I'd go a7R3.

[@elverdaderoevangeliodejesu8070]

Thanks Duatin for the vid. Do you think is worth to upgrade my 6D Mark II with a Sony A7III? Thanks for your thoughts

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That depends on how many lenses you have for Canon and how important Canon’s articulating screen is. The a73 is the better camera in many ways, but it would require a lot of changes for you, perhaps.

[@elverdaderoevangeliodejesu8070]

Dustin Abbott my idea is to buy the sigma MC-11 to be able to use my Canon lenses. I have the macro 100mm 70-200 f2.8 16-35 f4 What do you reckon? Thanks

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I think that you will find that autofocus performance is not like native, though the image quality is great.

[@RayRay-vv9kb]

Question,can I use my Mophie charger/battery to power the A73?and can I use the usb-c port to do this,including using the usb-c port to charge the battery?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I haven't tested that, but I would think the answer is yes.

[@keving7773]

As always great job with your review. I own the A7riii and love it but can see the advantage of having better high iso performance. I’ll still take the A7riii for my macro, landscape and wildlife (due to its 18mpx crop) but for portraits and “people photography ” I would prefer the A7iii

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I love the crop mode on the a7R3. It gives you two different focal lengths when shooting events with a prime.

[@tonyjames5444]

Cameras a camera and theirs two types of people, gear geeks who love these videos and photographers who watch videos on lighting, landscape, editorial photography etc with no real mention of kit. Fact is all cameras are equally as good as eachother and it's down to what you need to produce, unfortunatly there's plenty of people who don't realise that, (much to the delight of manufacturers:).

[@juangregory]

tony james good point. It can be easy to get carried away by gear specs. Kind of like people who obsess over audio equipment. At some point they’re listening to the equipment more than the music.

[@Sentimentmedia234]

Great review! The first thing that I wish that Sony'll fix is changing the AF reticle's color to be customizeable, right now the AF reticle is so hard to see in the dark and backlit situations.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's very true.

[@asifmatin1]

one of the most if not the most detailed reviewer in youtube...

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks for the great feedback.

[@mallred4347]

Dustin - Now that the A9 has been discounted to $4k, which would you buy between it and the A73 as a backup body to an A7R3? Thanks, Mike

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Tough question, though I don't personally have need for any faster burst rate than 10 FPS

[@dr.sommer5069]

Hi Dustin - great review! Thank you for all the work. Please be so kind and answer me one question. I want to buy a mirrorless camera mainly for astro, wildlife and event photography. Which A7 would you recommend? And is the crop mode in the A7R3 better than a 1.4 teleconverter on the A73 (with the 100-400 gm)? Many thanks in advance.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I wouldn't say that the crop mode is better than using a TC, though it is more convenient. I can't really answer your question regarding which to buy, as that comes down to your own priorities. I've tried to highlight the differences between the two models in my episodes.

[@dr.sommer5069]

Dustin Abbott In theory is the A73 with the 1.4 teleconverter nearly in the price range of the A7R3.

[@STACYBURK]

How would you compare the a7iii to the Sony a9 now that the Sony s9 is a $1000 cheaper? Which one would you pick?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It would come down (for me) to how important the higher burst rate and deeper buffer are to your actual photography. Do you need those things?

[@STACYBURK]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Sometimes, but not very often. I've seen reviews on how much better the auto focus is on the a9. Sometimes my a7iii focuses on a plant near by instead of the people or person. As a matter of fact, I use my center focus hold a lot because of that issue.

[@1Know1tHurts]

I decided to go with A7 III and very happy with it. I am amazed how sharp my photos are even with a Tamron 28-75 f2.8, which I already love. I have to confess that there are times when I would love to crop a lot and A7R III could have delivered that. I will definitely upgrade to A7R IV when it is out but for the time being (considering the price difference and my inexperience) I will be happy with my A7 III.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's definitely a difficult decision, as there are real pros and cons for both cameras.

[@zyxyuv1650]

The correct decision is to cover all bases and buy the A9, A7R III, A7 III, A7S III, A6700, RX 100 VI, Yi 4K+, FDR-X3000, and Xperia XZ2 Premium, and as they each provide unique capabilities.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

LOL. Sure, why not :)

[@1Know1tHurts]

Zangeef, and hire someone to carry everything :)

[@weedylock]

I too went for A7 III for now but i am 100 % getting either A7R III or A7R IV next year :)

[@Fontsman]

Your reviews are very thorough, objective and precise. Put other so called experts to shame.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That’s very kind. Thank you

[@tidusyean2178]

I have a 5Dmark3 with 85 1.2L ii. I just ordered the A7iii with sony 16-35 2.8. I love the canon 85 with it's beautiful bokeh but I'm wondering if I should switch over completely to sony or continue to use canon lens with a mc11 adapter I love all you videos! Very constructive especially for someone like me who's just starting out with zero know how

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I would recommend using your Canon lens via the adapter for a while and seeing how much you like it. No rush!

[@oriomenoni7651]

I own both cameras and I confirm your judgement: very well made review! In my personal experience, I don't find the difference in AF performance to be huge. I have shot tennis games, and as long as you start tracking the subject near the center of the frame (which one should always do), then my A7R3 tracks it with the same efficient performance as my A73, if there are differences, they are -in my personal impression- maybe relevant on paper, not so much in real use, where both cameras really shine at tracking subjects in motion.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I did note a difference, but it wasn't extreme.

[@flightscapeaviationphoto]

I don't even shoot Sony as the mirrorless size and ergonomics don't work for what I primarily do, swinging 400 to 500mm glass, at targets moving at speeds of 400 mph to near Mach 1 (Airshow/Aviation) and yet.. I find the objective and hands-on presentation OUTSTANDING. As always ... DA is on point, accurate and one comes away not having their brand bashed. (I'm a Canon shooter - and size, weight, ergonomics, menu system and color science keep me there at the moment). Thank you again. (Are you still shooting your 5DM4? - and, like you, I was and still am a 6D fan - kept mine)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I do still shoot my 5DIV, and have an 80D for Canon APS-C reviews also.

[@flightscapeaviationphoto]

Dustin Abbott Any thoughts on the rumors about Canon releasing a FF Mirrorless that may handle native EF lenses. Unless a Mirrorless with the size, weight and ergonomics of a DSLR comes out, I’ll likely stick with what I have as that works really well (5DM4). I do Zero portrait/people photography and no video at all. Thanks again.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm not sure how Canon is going to handle the different flange distance with a mirror, but using EF lenses natively seems like an absolute must for them to be successful with this.

[@djdkdigital]

Hi Dustin. Long time viewer here and always appreciate and enjoy your videos. Thanks! I do have one question. You mentioned that the a7iii tends to deliver a slightly brighter image in some scenarios when reviewing the portraits. Do you find that this tends to affect highlight recovery capability from RAW files compared to the a7riii? I noticed as well that the images from the a7iii seemed a little brighter when compared in the studio scene at high ISO, such as in the example where the ISO 32000 files were compared. To my eyes the richness of the colors and more balanced highlights of the a7riii was preferable. Anyways, I was just curious because highlight recovery is somewhat of concern to me and I wasn’t sure how the two cameras compare in that regard. I do know that you have other videos comparing high ISO performance and dynamic range so I’ll check those out too but thought I would ask here. I am primarily a landscape photographer and would enjoy the higher resolution of the a7riii but with its features the a7iii honestly really looks like a winner of a camera if you can live without the higher resolution of the files and viewfinder. Choosing between them definitely isn’t easy however with the performance they both deliver! Anyway, thanks again!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The a73 shows equal if not slightly better dynamic range, particularly in the lack of color cast in recovered shadow areas. They seem about equal in highlight recovery.

[@djdkdigital]

Dustin Abbott Awesome, thanks! Much appreciated.

[@SuperbBleu]

How does A7iii work with the LAEA3 adapter?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I've not tested it.

[@vaskes123]

Thanks from Greece, Dustin, I'll probably buy the A73 after this review.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It's a great value camera, for sure.

[@gressart1]

Excellent review! It’s nice to see an American(?) person using a windows computer for a change! ;)

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Mac is the trendy choice.

[@RayRay-vv9kb]

I took a few quick pics of the sun on f22 and iso of 50,with high shutter speed this afternoon,would this hurt my mirrorless sensor?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Shooting very long exposure (overexposed) isn't good for the sensor, but what you've done is probably okay.

[@Ramdas_Devadiga]

Did you have the opportunity to use the XH1, if yes, how does the Sony compare to the Fuji in terms of weather sealing, robustness and reloability? That being said - did you personally face any issues with the Sony body in terms of quality or weather sealing? Thanking you in advance.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I had no issues with the a73, personally. I haven't tested the Fuji.

[@Ramdas_Devadiga]

Thank you sir.

[@TheMrKonov]

Amazing Dustin 😃

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks

[@jasongiordano907]

Have you experimented with Canon glass on the a7iii?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Definitely. Watch some of my adapter videos and you'll see some of my conclusions.

[@RayRay-vv9kb]

Thanks dustin for the response ..

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You're welcome.

[@bjarnebuggesolvik8747]

I just wounder if converting raw in Lightroom is the reason why color science differs, Did you also shoot jpeg or developed in Capture One? Adobe makes the color profilesin Lightroom , not Sony.?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I found JPEGs looked similar, and I didn't see any significant difference in Capture 1.

[@samsargdong1135]

Hi,thank you very much for your great review. It's perhaps the video I've enjoyed most about these two cameras in the last months. I've just sold my Sony A6300 and I'm not sure whether to buy the Sony A6400 or the Sony A7iii. If you had to recommend me a wide angle prime lens,not being heavy,which lens would you recommend me?Bye!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I would personally go a7III. It's a really compete camera. If you don't ind manual focus, the Laowa 15mm F2 is a really strong (and reasonably sized) option with next to no distortion.

[@samsargdong1135]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Hi thanks for your answer. I rarely use manual focus and 15 mm is too wide. Any Sony (Zeiss) prime lens between 24 and 35 mm?Thanks!

[@Bilalizaddin]

this camera better for outdoor and wedding in my opinion because of reasonable Res, but for studio I think A7R3 is good but at the end noting attracts me to change from canon due to lens choice because physics is physics the best full frame glasses are heavy and big no matter the size of the body

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

At this stage I don't think that size should be the compelling factor for mirrorless. There are other more important considerations.

[@filmwork1]

Does anyone else have this same issue?, I am running the latest version 2.1 Firmware, The camera Turns off IBIS after 3-4 seconds on the Tripod when there is no movement and only comes back on if there is a lot of movement, so it doesn’t stabilise camera handling (adjusting iso, Wb, audio etc etc) or small tripod vibrations, it only kicks back in when the camera is moved a fair bit, when it is working, it is rock solid for the first 3 seconds, but after that it is the same as being turned off. My canon was always on and never turned off unless I switched it off. It is the same on all 4 Sony cameras on all lenses. (70-200, 24105, 2875, 85, 28 etc etc) Anyone else experience this issue on firmware 2.1? Thanks

[@richardpcrowe]

Can I use my Canon lenses with adapter on the A7iii?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You can, though with varying degrees of success with autofocus

[@j16m02]

Thanks for the terrific review Dustin. You're a class act! A question if I may? I'm on the verge of moving from Sony crop sensors to FF. My problem is, I'm an avid birder. While the 7III would seem to be the obvious choice, 600mm would to be the maximum reach with the 7III using native glass. The A7RIII would allow me to shot in crop mode and still have 18mp on my subject at 840mm.(I'm in California, not Florida so I need the extra reach). Is the difference in AF sufficient to override the benefit of extra reach or would the 7RIII still be a good birding solution? Thanks for your time.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I think the a7R3 is probably the better choice in your situation. That ability to deeply crop is extremely valuable, and the focus system works very well.

[@j16m02]

I was afraid you'd say that. There goes another $1000. ;-D

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I know what you mean, but I do try to make recommendations based on what people state are their shooting priorities.

[@omarnour9986]

Great review as always man :) , my only fear jumping from canon to this a7iii monster is that since photography is my job then i put a lot of emphasis on how is sony service and how much it costs to send the cam for service or a repair , i think thats the main thing here,any feedback about sony service ? obviously we live in diff countries

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sony service is a matter of debate. Some claim to have great service, others claim it is terrible. Its pretty certain that it isn't as highly developed as Canon, however, and I think that Sony needs to do whatever it takes to inspire consumer confidence in their ability to stand behind their products.

[@omarnour9986]

yes thats a major issue cause i wont invest in a system every 6 months u know ,its already expensive and we need to feel secured with our equipment since we use it for work

[@mikemal48]

Dustin Abbott... Thank You for you Expert thorough reviews. I feel Sony should be watching your reviews and 'taking notes' for their a7 mark IIII model as you seem to know their cameras so well. Just a thought 😀

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Here's hoping that someone at Sony is tasked with paying attention to reviewers.

[@gladstoneh9170]

Dustin, you are simply the best KZbinr on phototherapy. Great comparison! One question: how about the skin tone/ color science of Sony A73 compared to A7r3 and esp. to canon 5d4? The A7r3 yellow skin tone has been corrected in A73? Thanks for advice!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I touch on that in this video. It’s definitely improved, with skin tones being more accurate

[@gladstoneh9170]

Dustin Abbott I watched your other two videos and thought you did not touch this topic of color science at this video by judging the tile you put. Sorry for this .

[@ianjack6868]

Dustin - there are plenty of adapters that allow you to mount Canon glass on a Sony body such as the A7iii but is it possible to do the opposite and mount a Sony lens on a Canon EOS Full frame body? For some time now I have been looking for a 400mm F2.8 for my sports work. The Canon 400mm F2.8 is a wonderful lens but it is also very big and very heavy (3.85Kg). The new Sony 400mm F2.8 is nearly 1Kg lighter and it has lots of interesting features such as the new XD Linear Motor. Would this lens work on my 5D mk4 or is there some technical reason why they are incompatible?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I’ve never heard of any adapter making that work.

[@ianjack6868]

Maybe I will start a new trend for people adapting their legacy Sony GM lenses to work with Canon bodies!