Sony A7c Real World Review + Photoshoot and Video Quality

[@juliatrotti]

Check out what focus settings I use on the A7C and set it up like mine in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYu4Z4RjpKqWhpY

[@praaajal]

I love that you put settings on side of each photo you take. Thank you!

[@juliatrotti]

Yay glad you liked that!

[@ericbenjaminlites]

I have owned this camera for 6 months now and I love it. Highly recommend it for both photography and videography. I currently use it with the Sigma 16mm f/1.4, Sony Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 and Tamron 70mm-180mm f/2.8 lenses. I have produced some amazing photos and videos with it.

[@56floorer]

seemingly a lot of negativity about this camera meanwhile you're putting it through its paces no fuss, entertaining an informative as always, cheers

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks so much!

[@vinaymathad883]

Second that 👌💯

[@katiepetkewich]

LOVE the two-tone body! I took a 35mm film class last year at school and it reminds me of all the hard work we did there. Reminiscent of some of the roots of photography

[@juliatrotti]

Yess me too!

[@commonsenseisrarethesedays]

The silver/black looks like a kid's camera. Looks terrible.

[@jockturner1547]

Not going to lie, it's very refreshing to not only see a camera review from a female photographer but also from a fellow Australian :) Great review! Very objective and detailed, covering all the info we could ever need!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@charleskoonu]

Wow great, this camera really look so pretty and compact, a great camera for photojournalist and wedding photographers, great photos as always Julia !!!

[@TraumaTeamRacing]

I have been up all night researching this and have watched countless videos and this was the best that just sold me on the A7c. Thank you very much.

[@nine958]

Love the results of the edited photos. I really like the new two-tone design, the AF is pretty snappy and the kit lens is surprisingly sharp.

[@JackyLi]

Such a good compact camera, love this review!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much :D

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Great review, Julia!

[@MrPetrovich100]

Hmm, sounds like ironic for this test. Maybe due to different result in close up autofocusing?

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks guys!! 💛

[@fellowcitizen]

You guys are such Aussiephiles! :)

[@daniel.francisco]

SO CRAZY! I'm so excited and surprised that your review is out at the same time as the announcement. For a couple years I feel like your reviews of Sony gear were a year or two following a release. AHHH. ... will comment again after watching. Lol.

[@juliatrotti]

I'm so excited too!! It was really fun getting a pre release camera here in Australia :) Maybe I should upload an updated review in a years time to keep up with my trend haha

[@daniel.francisco]

@@juliatrotti Do you still happen to have the unit? I'm wondering if the record button, provided it is set to record in video mode only, can be programmed as a custom button in light of having nixed four of the a7iii's customizable buttons. Specifically, it may be a dealbreaker for me if I can't use the record button to toggle on-off AF.

[@nunomarques3547]

You make every camera professional. That's crazy, I always thought i would have to spend thousands and thousands of dollars on a camera or lenses but you just take the maximum out of it!

[@kristiankaraneshev7528]

this is a 2k camera with proper lenses 1k on top of the body, so yes, you have to spend couple of thousands of dollars if you want this camera, which by the way is crippled, you are better of with a7iii, which is better for the same or lower price

[@mailmanonfire]

@@kristiankaraneshev7528 autofocus system is from the new a7s III, which is much better, so you cant really say that. In those terms a7mk3 is actually a lot worse.

[@kristiankaraneshev7528]

@@mailmanonfire ok, af is a better, especially for video, but the inability to turn of the efsc buggs me, basically this camera wont be practical for shutter speeds faster than 1/1000

[@ayyanchira]

Wow!!! What a detailed review.. giving total idea of how the real footage/images and audio will be like. Also highlighting what filters you use. Really superb work 👌

[@lighthousephoto7143]

That demonstration of the AF was brilliant. Very impressive. Thanks for your efforts.

[@xthindiesel166]

Thanks for giving the camera a fair chance in its review. Other tubers reviewing this camera didn’t even bother to focus on its photography aspect because of how small it is.

[@NicolasHeine]

You DO have an instant backup, if you just use FTP functionality of the camera to your phone even if you don't have dual card slots. This is perfect for weddings if you don't insist on raw. Also this backup is still there if you loose the camera.

[@danielawithaar5828]

you couldn't have picked a more gorgeous model for the video :))) 🔥

[@Yiran]

Except you

[@sonamlama1231]

She is more beautiful than you

[@ninabean]

Every single photo turned out absolutely GORGEOUS, as always 😍

[@juliatrotti]

Ahh thank you so much!

[@kmlfcspace]

Hey, Julia. Great to see your photo shoots and reviews. Always my favorite.

[@juliatrotti]

Glad you like them!

[@geekanoids]

Loved the review Julia, great camera !!!

[@tangsanglimbu7102]

Wow. The new A7c! 😍😍😍 It must feel so good to have it even before it gets announced!

[@iamuphotography]

Hey Julia .. beautiful video, images were beautiful ... the highlight for me was your retouching on those images 😍 stunning final images

[@michaelrc6282]

Wow I'm floored. It's so light and full frame and shoots 4k 😱. Great review. Thank you Julia!

[@PhilippeOrlando]

I was going to go from MFT to Fuji, but that Sony A7C is so amazing, I think this is it for me.

[@CaioKaram]

The best review I've ever seen on a camera, thank you very much if possible I would like to know which lenses you indicate to start using for photography

[@zsmain_1520]

very nice real world test i like this kind of practical usage test. the lab tests pretty much mean nothing without these kind of reviews. thanks guys well done

[@jakegomez8279]

Great review, thank you as it helps for making me decide to buy this camera and also the model is beautiful

[@scrooge0]

I remember when you still had the Canons and was considering an A7 but wasn’t ready to commit. Now you’re getting the newest Sony gear!

[@tmonkeypunch]

Thank you for showing Dan's work!! You rock Dan!

[@juliatrotti]

Yess we need more Dan around here :D

[@himangshumahanta5398]

I love the cheerful positivity of your videos. 😊

[@articlebadbwoy]

Great review, lovely camera in silver and black. Stunning model, especially loved the cheeky wink at 9.24!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@MitchLally]

Look at that lil weapon! Haha Loved the shoot Julia 😍 the eye af is impressive.

[@wef678]

Love it

[@juliatrotti]

Haha thanks so much Mitch!

[@frankc.9853]

Great work! I just saw another photographer saying that this camera isn't that good for portraiture but great for video. It's good to have more than one opinion! I now have 3 favorite models from your videos, Leticia is gorgeous! See you on the next one!

[@EJINSANE]

Manny Ortiz

[@Whittmike2011]

What a great Camera for Travel use!! I really loved the Peek A Boo video, as your smiles were a great & beautiful reward♡

[@77jairomorales]

Juliaaaaa is the best! U rock’. Love your portrait tutorials 💯

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!

[@chuckmiller2951]

Thanks for an objective demonstration of the a7c. My primary camera is the a7Riv and I have been looking for a second body that addresses my use cases of travel, street, and portraits. A lot of the hype coming out in the last couple of days has created a lot of uncertainty but reviews like this with a real-word demonstration clears up a few things for me. Before seeing this review I had serious doubts about this camera but now I am leaning toward purchasing one along with a short prime. It seems that this is not just a vlogging camera though the feature set seems to be optimized for that use case. On video the stills look very good so I am looking forward to seeing some additional examples in a static medium.

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks so much, I'm really glad you liked my review! I definitely prefer to just take a camera out for a spin to see what it's capable of :) It's a great hybrid options, I'm strongly considering getting one as a 2nd camera for portraits, travel and vlogging instead of using my a73 for all that.

[@spytromics]

That was a great video. I like how you actually shoot rather than focus on a spec sheet. Thanks.

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks so much! Yeah I always prefer just taking out the cameras I'm reviewing for a spin - it's the best way to see what they're capable of.

[@melodeyrose]

I love how your model for this shoot was working the camera! Great movement and posing 😊👍🏽 Omg it would be a dream to be standing in her shoes rn 😂😢

[@etchd_]

This little camera looks so sick! what a gem!

[@Jordan_Harris]

Great video! Would love to see what you can do with the upcoming A7Siii even though it's main focus isnt photography 😊

[@hosannah__]

What an amazing model and you did an amazing job taking these photos 👏🏾

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!

[@coachschmiede]

That was an excellent review. Compact, informative and it touched most major questions I had. Btw. the small weight of the A7C allows putting it on a gimbal like the Zhiyun Crane M2 (with a light-weight lens). That makes a perfectly compact but flexible vlogging setup.

[@happybear5415]

Love to see you with Sony camera as always_:)

[@KongLor]

Best review yet! Thank you for the real world sample images! You rock!

[@moejab5109]

Your videos are so good .. love your work keep going ! 💛

[@sunitxalxo3835]

The way you take photos is cool Julia

[@AgnostosGnostos]

The only think I appreciate with the Sony a7C is its small size without serious disadvantages like the Canon RP's lack of IBIS or the Sigma fp's lack of EVF. I am a travel amateur photographer. A small full frame camera is discrete and comfortable which are both very important. A discrete small camera doesn't attract easily thieves neither security people asking for photo permits. Sony has many small bright and sharp full frame e-mount lenses like the 35mm f/2.8 or the 28mm f/2. A lightweight camera is always preferable after many many hours of walking and shooting constantly.

[@stefanterbekke8506]

Hey Julia, great video! One question; how do you feel about full frame and 1/4k shutter speed at max compared to 1/8k max at other Sony a7 models? Do you see overexposure to be an issue during sunny days? With my current A6600 I already notice some issues with f1.4/1.8 lenses having a strong sun. I can imagine that this is worse with full frame plus 1/4k shutter. Looking forward to hear from you. Please keep up the good work!

[@divya11114]

Yeah, that can be an issue. But it can be easily fixed by putting a Variable ND filter to compensate the extra light. What I don't like personally is the 1/160 flash sync speed vs 1/250 sync seed on a7iii, which really limits it's capabilities to do some serious photography with it. It can be a deciding factor for people doing more flash/strobe photography, or fashion or sports, where having a high speed sync with your off camera flash matters.

[@mackysanandres580]

That shutter sound at 3:23!

[@jennaredlight]

Amazing video in itself!! Great review and editing!

[@Poopdeck1015]

Would you recommend this camera for photojournalists? A9 is more for wildlife and sports but for features led photographers, do you think this is a good fit?

[@S_R231]

Question for you, Julia.. What is the EVF like is comparison to other units you have used? I’m considering this as my first FF due to the similarities to my Fuji film X - E3, as I enjoy the range finer styled set ups (DSLR format annoys me 🙄) Thank you for you review! I just found you channel due to this one - nice to see a local on the screen 😊.

[@dinagalall]

SONY IS KILLLIIIIIIIINGGGGGGG IT!

[@AlaraDincYT]

very cool video! you've sold me on the sony a7c ! Thanks!

[@insai3273]

Your perfect review on this camera is making me a choice to buy it

[@kristiankaraneshev7528]

you will regret your decision, go for the a7iii

[@johnnyr-518]

Sony focus is amazing.

[@theblackmanarmedwithacamera]

GREAT VIDEO! I REALLY ENJOYED THIS VIDEO... AND CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY HANDS ON THE A7C!!! SUBBED!

[@igorbonifacic424]

Really loved the format you chose for this review. :)

[@jonhermannsson9231]

Im really happy Sony values you as good reviewers. Awesome And of course a great video from you guys My biggest concern is the magnification on the EVF Would have preferred the standard flip on lcd Also few Fn buttons

[@kristiankaraneshev7528]

what about the crippled shutter, thats even worse, as the camera is unusable at high speeds as it cuts the bokeh in half and you cannot turn of efcs.

[@klanicavasilevi886]

I don't actually need the A7C but if i get it it will be only for the two-tone body. Looks so nice

[@joshua4578]

You released the best review tonight!

[@juliatrotti]

Ahh thank you!

[@rjtechbuddy]

Real time AF Tracking , really so good.

[@SirAustin]

Your model is gorgeous!

[@namelessfrce5842]

Great video just ordered my A7C

[@sajjadal-lawati3133]

Thanks for the video , i like to purchase this camera but waiting for its Mark 2

[@ALxdCr4ftPlays]

Great video! Sony NZ will be selling the kit version for NZ$4,299. That's still a lot of money for most people. I'm on a tight budget for this year, but am bucking to get a camera for videos as I'm only using my Samsung S10+. I want to get a camera November at the latest. The A7C is a big improvement from the a6600. (1) Flip OUT screen (2) UHS 2 card reader, faster (3) 4k 30fps no crop full frame camera, aww... (4) USB C port (5) IBIS (6) Not as bad with Rolling Shutter like the a6600. Course it's $1,300 more than the a6600, but with so many more improvements. Will cost an arm, leg, kidney, and is not what most can afford, but once you get the A7C, you'll be happy with it for life.

[@saifhshaikh6014]

I am going to buy my first camera should I buy a7C for professional photography videography cinematography or should I go for a7m3.

[@allenschneider1847]

Great video. How about a comparison video between this camera and the fugi xt4!

[@jojdejesus]

All i want for christmas is a PS5 and A7C. Oh man Sony is on 🔥

[@tanushree3183]

Your video is really Informative 💯🌟

[@tmonkeypunch]

I love the two tone body. It looks like my old Nikon FE if I cross my eyes.

[@juliatrotti]

Yeah it’s such a nice direction for the look of the body, I wonder if they will do this more often!

[@VeraHey-cm7pm]

Hello☺️ which lens Dan did use, when filming video part ? And how do A7c work with Sony 35 1.4 Gm in video with autofocus ? Focus breathing or focus hunting? Thank you )

[@darksideofthemoon2458]

your review seems animal like nor scripted ... can't say I love it ... just looks nice ... remember nice at the end.

[@EmilyBeggs]

Loved the review! What is your top camera recommendation for entry-level full-frame camera that would be reliable for weddings and KZbin content? My first and only camera is Canon M50 and want to try getting into wedding videography. However, something like a Sony a7siii isn't in my pricerange. I've looked into other brands that have "affordable entry level hybrid cameras" but they have their own issues like overheating/no IBIS/bad autofocus... and you mentioned the card slot issue in this camera. I just want to make sure that the next camera I get can give me quality for professional work, but not cost me an arm and a leg? Thank you for you or anyone's help!

[@kaiserbacote8984]

I love your shots 😍

[@Mreclectables]

Great usage review! Your presets for light room look great too!

[@sonophotossonophotos2538]

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[@frankduerrschmied6746]

Wow a new compact + lightweight kit lens 20-60mm - quite interesting. Wondering if img. quality is better than from the old 28-70mm kit zoom. Can you tell ?

[@ALxdCr4ftPlays]

Purchased the a7c black body last week on sale NZ$3,077 (RRP NZ$3,699). I've also decided to get the Sony G 20mm f1.8 Sony NZ has it on sale for NZ$1,598 (RRP $1,899). Will get within next 14 days. Looking at getting their digital external mic (NZ$669 but may wait for Black Friday Sales) and a backup Z Battery (Black Friday Sales). Plan to do a review video late November or early December once I have all the gear and have tested it.

[@momustafa321]

Very nice review keep the good work I like your channel very creative mo in the house

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@toasty-toast]

Would love to see you compare this to a iPhone 15 pro

[@goodthiefphoto]

Thanks for the review! Do you think Sony got the price right (especially with Sony Australia giving a $400 gift card on the A7 III, effectively making it $900 cheaper than the A7C). Also, do you think they should have included the new menu system?

[@jon112media]

Pretty great! Looks really light and fun

[@medicenalon]

Hi Julia, how are you? Do you prefer Canon or Sony for pictures? :)

[@jokwonpope1561]

The model 😍😍

[@havivelbaz]

Great review! Light and fun, like this a7c 😆 . Just one question, i wanna be compact, the kit lens is a good value ? Or should i get the 24-70 f4 instead ?

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

Great video, I will try my best to wait for the Sony A7IV though.

[@GoBrand0n]

Awesome reviews.. I'm pre ordered mine with Sony 20mm /1.8 . I subscribed to your Channel from San Diego California

[@TahirHasnain]

Great review! I love the compact size! A camera slightly bigger than the a6600 while being a full frame camera is such an attractive option. Though I think this would probably work great as a jumping off point in to Sony full frame for the hybrid shooter, for me if I ever get it, it would be as a backup/2nd camera. I am currently on the A7 III and I would rather wait for the A7 IV ( as tempting as this camera is lol....) The no recording limits and all are a great add on and I can understand why they didn't include 4k60p in this (though still disappointed with it but I'd rather have that in the A7 IV with the new camera menus)

[@juliatrotti]

Thanks so much, glad you liked it! And I agree, I am sooo excited for the A74 - I'm sure they're going to do great things with it. I think I would use this as a 2nd camera body as well, I would use my A73/4 for weddings and client fashion work, but for my personal photoshoots, travelling, daily camera, vlogging, etc this one would be great to have. I can't get over how small and light it is huge points for me there!

[@TahirHasnain]

@@juliatrotti Definitely! If I hadn't picked up the Fuji XT-4.... for that exact purpose 😂 I would be so tempted right now! Oh well, let's see by the time A7 4 comes around what my temptation levels are for this camera. Have a fantastic rest of your day!

[@MICHELE_et_LANCE]

Wow, a Sony camera that looks cool.

[@michaelajoseph6856]

Thank you Julia!

[@IBMIKEYMIKE]

I'm thinking of picking up this camera but can you give a recommendation on a first lense? All around regular use but would love to get that nice depth of field effect. Thanks.

[@firdauskusuma5888]

The next present a7c ii, a7c iii😁😃

[@amaru_official]

What a beautiful work Julia ! I have a question. Did you use a specific color profile or color setting for these shots? Or is it just standard 0,0,0 .

[@hey.steven]

Great video Julia! Leticia was an awesome model!!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you and I agree, she was amazing!!

[@shawnthecameraman5641]

First off, in love with your video! Hopefully you see this comment and respond. I'm confused as to how you record the real time of you taking the shots in the lower left corner of your video. Pretty sure you're recording on the atmos ninja 5 but I don't see it anywhere on your camera which is why I'm confused. Looking to show real time recordings of my photoshoots straight from the camera as well!

[@Collin2377]

I am planning to get the Sony A7C with the Sony FE 35mm f1.8. Is it worth upgrading from A6500 ? I don’t do anything professionally. This is just a hobby.

[@steffymarcella]

Thanks for sharkng Julia! I'm planning to buy Sony A7iii or A7C. How effective is 2 SD Card slot for wedding photoshoot? What's the risk if I only have 1 slot?

[@28Karateguy]

Great video as always. Beautiful model