Sony A7iii and what (almost) no one is talking about

By now you've probably heard about many of the things that make this camera great. But its magic is much more than the A7Sii's ISO power or the A9's focus system. We dive into the details about why this camera is one of Sony's biggest releases. *All prices mentioned in video are in Canadian Dollars*
Jason Lanier A7iii review: • Sony A7iii- REAL World...

[@MBearr1221]

*Says joystick is useless & redundant *Wears beanie & hoodie WHILE indoors

[@DriversSide]

MBearr1221 I lol’d at this😂

[@arrowgaming1175]

Sony fanboy spotted

[@treedeblue]

Haha good point the camera cool dude look wearing a beanie to bed

[@philipbloom]

so what was the feature that (almost) no one is talking about?

[@vistek]

Hey Philip, honest question. I felt as though every review talked extensively about the ISO and Focus (which I admittingly also talked about, because how could you not), but didn't talk at all about design, or about the things that still weren't great. Yes, the design is identical to that of the A7R3, but if that camera didn't interest the viewer, then this would be their first experience with the re-design. So, my pitch was "at this price point" here are the things that matter most to me - and that most people seem to be glossing over or not addressing at all. - D

[@philipbloom]

Vistek | Your Visual Imaging Experts ok cool. Good overview!

[@v-22]

Vistek | Your Visual Imaging Experts Click-bait title, dude, just admit it.

[@babenkoff]

clickbait

[@Sour75]

Haha. Good vid, but yes, a little click-baitey. :)

[@snowcatxx87]

Which Vistek is this filmed out of? Calgary?

[@ShahmeerAbbasOfficial]

Awesome review I'm going to buy this camera

[@Ifilmshiz]

Hi, Thanks for the great video i just have a question, the a6500 1080 video looked rubbish i want to know how the a7iii compares for 1080p quality to something like a7sii is it any good? Thanks

[@bala1000mina]

Thank you so much Dale, Helpful and informative review! God bless and good luck!

[@vistek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@formattester6]

im really curious how good 1080 60fps is? since this doesnt do 60fps @ 4k there are scenarios where id like a good slo mo but i dont find the 120fps accecptable since this typically looks soft an "all" cameras out there.

[@mariocarranza573]

Great video and very useful for those of us who are about to buy a Sony a7 III.

[@chrislfm]

Was the 120fps clip with aliasing shot at the full frame setting or the super 35 crop setting? In another video I’ve seen by Max Yuryev the full frame image had less aliasing than the super 35 crop mode.

[@Ballistichydrant]

I have the a9 and to be honest I'm happy with the touch screen as is. On my product shooting camera it has full touch and I accidentally change camera setting all the time and it isn't awesome. Even when the camera is in my bag, if it gets bumped and wakes up then the bag starts changing the camera setting as I'm walking or running around. Know what I mean? So I'm totally cool with the lack of touch options on my s9

[@seangillespie4601]

Looking for a Sony Alpha full frame. I shoot video, stills, and astro. All in equal parts. Must I choose? Thanks.

[@Devonvp]

Do you not have a heater?

[@nurbsenvi]

Devon VP I think it’s part of withdrawal syndrome of cocaine

[@KingCast65]

Negative guys. Keep a positive outlook for Pete's sake he's a fan of Christian Löffler: Seriously he looks just like him! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn-thYmCe9SnqJI

[@pacman1789]

A Google User He's wearing a beanie under the hoodie. I think it's more for comfort and aesthetics.

[@PhilipribasMusic]

Good video but Clickbait

[@VoodoodiamondBand]

hahahahahahahhahaha Oh man I laughed so hard with this comment!!!

[@NTSCER]

How many minutes of 4K video will fit on a 32gb card with the Sony A7 iii ?

[@DRFilatov]

hi guys, a sony A7 III, will work when connected to powerbank ?

[@mariocarranza573]

I am researching out the Sony a7III and felt you did a good job of your review. Thanks, it really helped.

[@vistek]

Thank you Mario! I really appreciate the kind words.

[@NosUnlimited]

Great video! I love the fact that you did address the build aspects. One of the things I discovered while going about and trying out some of the a7 series in store, was that the a7rii compared to the a7 has a better grip (a7iii has continued that too which is good). I still shoot on my a65 from 2012 and I love the solid grip that it provides, and it is not something I would want to sacrifice in upgrading to a mirrorless camera (for the price at least).

[@HuongNguyen25]

thanks for this awesome overview. I've been debating upgrading to the A7iii, and this video just sealed the deal! can't wait to play with all the awesome features now. :)

[@vistek]

Thanks Huong!

[@deeferan7467]

How about if you put those additional upright Battery will it prolong the recording video?

[@djjimphilips]

could you do a comparison between the a7iii and Canon's 1DXii and explain what the extra $3700 for the 1DX buys you?

[@jonathanmorando5240]

that hand grip part had me on the edge of my seat was just to hard to watch lol

[@vistek]

My goal is to keep people on the edge of their seat. :)

[@angelocincotta2988]

I have carried both my a7s and my a6000 like that from day 1. I have big hands too and the fingers just sit perfectly on the hand grip, never dropped one YET !!!!!

[@videojay]

Did you watch the last 5 seconds? Unnecessary anxiety inducing end to the video!

[@hussainalqadhi1198]

Great review ! don't let anyone put you down ! this was very informative for me (trying to decide between A7R3 and A73) Thank you !

[@vistek]

Thank You Hussain! When you're a KZbinr you have to have a thick skin and be ok with the open criticism. I super appreciate the nice comments when I get them. Thank you again!

[@BrokeSpaceLaser]

Hussain BH hey what did you end up choosing? I’m trying to decide between them as well. (Wildlife and astrophotography)

[@saadazzahrani]

@@BrokeSpaceLaser Definitely A7iii and maybe get an APS-C body (a6400) for wild life.

[@zemanns]

Saad Azzahrani You dont need apsc if You hsve this full frame with crop option in this model, You have two in one and silent mode to wildlife as well.

[@fayloyan]

Thanks for this great video. I love the analogy of "stealing carrots in the middle of the night" on the high ISO hahaha

[@vistek]

I honestly can't think of another justifiable use for the 100,000 ISO.

[@rezakeshavarzi9894]

Thank for the awesome review bro

[@BennoSattler]

No recording limit after patch - I used it on three different ones, works like a charm. it is actually just an app (just like "sony remote") to be installed (and, at choice, deleted) on the cam. The patch is called "Open Memories Tweak"

[@Ahmadmzazai]

Is the a7iii 1080p 120fps quality better than the 1dx ii?

[@ibaadofnaqvi]

Thanks for the review. Do you recommend sony a7III for fashion and editorial shoots? Syncing it with strobes and flashes ?

[@vistek]

Thanks Ibaadof. I will let the community answer this - or perhaps ask the Google this question. I haven't had an opportunity to use it with strobes. Though, I can't see what it won't work as well as any other new camera.

[@2020Viision]

Is that lens there the kit lens that comes with the camera?

[@johnsaikia8338]

thanks 4 d video .......can i use flash on a7iii in electronic silent shutter mode.....tnks

[@tropicallife4449]

My main concern is being able to monitor and operate the camera remotely. I can do it for stills on my A6000 using the PlayMemories APP, but I hear that Sony is not making the A7III compatible with PlayMemories. Have you heard anything about this?

[@darrylpanchyson4201]

? You don't need a joystick? I didn't move to sony until they added it. The old method of moving the focus point was awful for fast events...

[@vistek]

I've never needed one, but that's just me. Not everyone shoots like me.

[@dmacrolens]

lolololol

[@jayount]

A7 III has touch screen focus now, why use the joystick?

[@charles98423]

Joystick is really not a must. 1 good center focus point is just work fine even for 95% of time with some focusing skill.

[@iDealMedley]

Touchscreen will replace joystick

[@greggoodenough5607]

you can link to an external monitor with a usb-C to HDMI cable yah? Or does the USB-C not have a video out option?

[@vistek]

Hello Greg, I don't think so. I think USB is just for tethering.

[@IguanaFilmArts]

Very clearly articulated and argued review man, well done.

[@vistek]

Thank you Iguana Divergent! Appreciate the comment!

[@phillipbarlow823]

Nice video thanks. By the way what’s the beanie?

[@darkshaman7087]

I was going to buy one of these a7 iii but I heard some people having trouble with the shutters not working after being used for a while so I’m stuck what to buy as lots of cameras I have read up on have had problems with them

[@jamesmcintoshjr]

Will you guys have a demo unit in store before april 11th? Would love to come in and check one out to see if I'm going to "upgrade" from my A7SII.

[@vistek]

Hi James. Sony couldn't confirm that with me, but they did say that it is currently in our Mississauga store until EOD tomorrow (March 17th).

[@alexworks9659]

Thanks! Great review and the low light iso comparison. I just want the 6D tilty, flippy screen on it! Honestly, your review just might tip me over to the dark side.

[@ElPescadoMan]

A7iii or a7iii? Without thinking about the price? And what would be the first lens I should buy with either of them?

[@remendrapradhan6138]

watched Like 100 Videos on this but you nicely pointed out the things. Very Nice and smooth talk.

[@vistek]

Thanks Remen! Really appreciate the comment!

[@cheaptravelingtrev]

I’m mostly interested in video, and am deciding between the gh5 and this a7 iii, any advice on which way to go?

[@RodWash]

Cheap Traveling Trev. For Video GH5 Is Good With 4K At 60 And 30 Fps. And Have 10bit Rate.

[@tanwk123]

Hi there, does the flippy Screen still look very reflective when you use it under sunny day? does the start up time shorter when you turn on and off the device?

[@vistek]

Yes - but they all do. I haven't found one that doesn't. Start up seemed pretty quick, if not nearly instant.

[@mdc35]

i thought this dude was gonna start rhyming in the beginning.

[@BrettL250]

I’m new to the camera word. Great video. Thanks for all the information.

[@vistek]

Thanks Brett! Super appreciate the comment!

[@isreal77765]

Does the A7iii have an optical low pass filter?

[@RollandAnthony]

what camera are you shooting yourself with?

[@drewkocak]

How did you (and some other people) get the camera before it’s out??

[@vistek]

Hi Drew, our Sony rep dropped it off for me to try for two days after the camera was announced. People like Jason Lanier are Sony artisans and get to test these products well ahead of launch.

[@SebAlex]

probably a stupid question but what camera/lens did you use to shoot this video? XD

[@vistek]

Hi Seb, not a stupid question at all. I used my GH4 with an old Helios 44-2 (55mm) lens.

[@artmaltman]

A73 vs A7R3? autofocus versus megapixels? Have any of you tried both cameras and compared them?

[@CoachNation]

A73 and then use the money saved toward buying a used or new A7R2 (a very capable camera) when you need the 42MP. I have A7R2 and A6500 (for crop reach) and plan to add the A73 soon.

[@villain562]

Very useful video. Please could you tell me the h264 settings for KZbin? I had some problem with a sweatshirt like yours with same color, a lot of video noise on shadows. Thanks

[@vistek]

No idea. Probably around 18mbps (guess). Me talking to camera was shot on my GH4 with a very dodgy Russian lens from the 1960s. Why? Because it doesn't matter.

[@villain562]

thank you. sorry, what doesn't matter?

[@elxixi007]

Hi everybody ! @Vistek, your low light footages looks really clean and sharp. I tested an A7R II and even in Super35mm my footages always have some grain (even at 200 high iso) and doesn't look sharp enought for me. Did you apply a denoizer on your video? If yes, how did you do it ? =) Have a nice day ! NB: Pleaze don't judge my english

[@vistek]

Hi Storai, no denoiser was used. What picture profile are you shooting in?

[@nussberger]

Great review. Thanks!

[@vistek]

Thank you Gregor!

[@nicholassmith5611]

Stellar camera. I upgraded from an a7R to the a7iii and im really pleased. Adapting canon glass with my metabonez mk4 t is a dream (i hear its even better with the sigma mc-11). Focus is now so much more intelligent. One thing I wish I could do is set mode / settings defaults for video and photo separately (Picture Profile settings and focus mode in particular). I shoot both photos and video from photo mode, and have issues with the focus mode from time to time. Iʻd also like it if pressing the record button could pop a picture profile on just for the shooting of that clip, and return to default for taking photos.

[@StephenKazumi]

but is it really better in lowlight than the a7s ii? There seems to be a lot of in camera noise reduction compared to a7s ii...

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

I’m still glad I got the A7Riii (got the A7Rii 2 years ago). I’m used to 42mp and couldn’t ever go back to 24. I plan to be happy with it for a few year ahead. I loved the A7Rii, but this is a nice improvement.

[@anandhukrishnanp]

is a7iii or a7r2 which one is good ??

[@UrbanSelfSufficiency]

Good objective review, thanks.

[@vistek]

Thank you USS!

[@CKD21]

What lens do you recommend for a trip to Japan with the A7III?

[@vistek]

The best one you can afford? I wouldn't put too much thought in it. A compact zoom would probably be a great start. Get something wide for landscapes and into the medium range. So 24-70 is always a classic focal length. Good luck!

[@allanredford6070]

u say movie button on front? what were you on?

[@DanCThorpe]

One question, when shooting in SLog is the ISO still only 800 and above? Are we stuck with ND filters and silly high shutter speeds?

[@vistek]

Hi Nandos, yes that's correct. For Slog3 to work at its best DR and noise reduction, Sony fixes the gain at 800iso. As with all mirrorless cameras, you will continue to need ND filters - which are great to have in your kit regardless (IMHO). - D

[@briinums]

How u get the camera before release? Oh for positive review

[@vistek]

Hello Valters. Thanks for the comment. I can tell you I had the camera for 48 hours and no more - where as many other vloggers had it for up to 3 weeks. Sony never asked that I tailor my review. No camera manufacturer in recent memory has asked me to "say something nice." What you are getting is my honest opinion after 48 hours with the camera.

[@austinpaz2174]

is the 120fps at a 2x crop like on the A7SII or is it full frame 1080/120p?

[@vistek]

No crop, but that also means moire.

[@austinpaz2174]

you win some you lose some, i suppose. thanks for the response!

[@User-pq2yn]

is it possible to hack 30 min limitation with firmware update?

[@seapanther53]

From my understanding Sony didn't add a joystick bc other cameras had them, rather they added it bc their consumers wanted it. Sony is great at listening to their consumers and adjusting their products to meet their needs, which is another reason people are switching from canon and Nikon. Also the same consumers want dials and buttons to be able to adjust setting on the fly without having to look at the screen or go through menu option settings each time. Would setting adjustments via gestures have been a nice add-on? Meh maybe? But definitely not in replacement of physical dials. Car companies learned this lesson as consumers at first thought full touch screens were a cool idea bc they were the latest and greatest thing. However, in reality people hated having certain dials and buttons eliminated bc they could no longer reach, feel, and adjust, they had to look (take eyes of road), focus (on the screen not the road), and adjust. I personally like my high end camera to feel like a camera not a point and shoot. Opinions?

[@vistek]

Great points Sea Panther. Thanks for the comment.

[@101realtor]

Previous jog wheel/stick didn’t move the focus around unless you mapped a key to press first, then move the point, then set it...was a pain when changing it often and if you accidentally clicked one of he sides then there you go changing iso it one of the other functions...I’ve had lots of find with this lol

[@nikos-giorgos]

Sea Panther "Sony is great at listening at their customers"? Really?Took them years to implement a semifunctional touch screen! Only on a few cameras of course! How about articulating screen? Nope! Functional menu? Nope! Lenses much? Nope! That's Sony...

[@phongy]

I can agree on most of those points but will disagree on the lenses, Sony has introduced a ton of lenses in the last three years

[@Blockbuster2033]

Sea Panther well, I kinda agree with everyone here. Personally I can live without a touchscreen, however the menu system is something that I can't imagine how it can be so hard to just reorganise. I'd even be fine with the old menu system that we had from the a7 and a6000 till the a7rii, if they'd just reorganised the functions and grouped for example focus setting together. The next big complaint I have is also the hdmi port, they should at least put a mini-hdmi port, instead of that micro-hdmi port, I've already killed about five or so hdmi cables on that stupid port. And then there are the buttons. I used a friend's canon 1dsiii a while back for an event shooting and after switching back to the a7 series those sony cameras felt like 20$ toys. The buttons are mushy, the dials don't really click. Now I wanted to get started on the video features, but then I realized, that there are cameras like the fs5 and fs7 :D. However, I think sony could blow all of their competition out of the universe, if they'd release the fs5 with a dci 4k full frame size bsi sensor and ibis and good autofocus (the one from the a7rii or so), even while keeping everything else the same (codec, body, etc.). And I'm fairly confident they could do it for less than 10k$, although they wouldn't, because pro-video-cam-market haha. Cheers

[@byProvings]

Great video! Thank you :)

[@vistek]

Thank you Tom!

[@JeffMurphy]

Covered quite a few small quriks that I haven't seen in other reviews. Solid!

[@vistek]

Thanks Jeffery! That was my goal - since I didn't want to just re-hash what everyone else was saying.

[@jakeworld3]

Great review. I am now a subscriber. Can you recommend an excellent all around lens for a casual (not even prosumer) user that is less than $1,000? Would prefer to have some zoom capability but also don’t want to compromise sharpness. Thanks.

[@vistek]

Hi Jake - thank you for subscribing and the great comment. I might leave it to community to answer your question, but a 24-105 ( i think that's the range) f4 is a good all arounder when you consider how good the low light on the camera is (so you can afford the 1 stop loss over the 2.8 lenses). I'm not sure the price though.

[@BenBezuidenhout]

Nice review thanks

[@vistek]

Thank you Ben!

[@theyoungfolks8261]

But why on earth my Sony has lots of noise in the black?? Is it some setting squeezing I should do? Please please help me!

[@amitkrupal1234]

Honest review, I love it.

[@vistek]

Thanks Amit! Really appreciate the comment!!

[@benoitpeeters7511]

Camera can be great,.... but the lenses price.... seriously.... prohibitive!

[@NL0Gwenster]

Yep. Just for shits & giggles i checked what would happen if i sold my D810 and go with a A7R3 (i need those extra MPs for detailed/dense Tokyo Urbanscapes) - but to get my most used lenses in Sony format ? 14-24/2.8, 70-200/2.8 - 50/1.2

[@WargodFilms]

@We McLaughlins like sigma and tamaron best thing about this is you can use your old apc lens until you can afford a full frame lense yes you will only be using half of the sensor doing this but it gets the job done if your working on a budget.

[@tiabillyzju]

why my a7m3 only shoots at 100fps HD?

[@vonPeter_]

Maybe I'm skipped that part, but what about overheating during video recording?

[@vistek]

Hi Hanselbeck. I didn't talk about overheating because I discovered no issues with it.

[@mariolafreniere4538]

Nice review, i can’t wait to get it and finally see and feel the hype. I did pre-order from you guys when it was announced, I’m with the Canon 80D ATM and I’m sure it will take some time to fully know and be comfortable with the A7III. I would not complain is it was released earlier. LOL Again I liked your point of view on the A7 III, keep up the good work.

[@vistek]

Thanks Mario, really appreciate the comment!

[@mosesfleetwoodwalker]

Great Vid! What's the over/under that you got the Lanier flip on the first try? hahaha

[@vistek]

I'm 100%. I've been flipping cameras and lenses for years and I haven't dropped one. Yet....

[@gilly.visuals]

Awesome thanks for the review deff picking one up. still on the fence about 16-35 GM or 24-70 GM

[@vistek]

Thanks Gilly V!

[@bianchirider....neverendin8532]

Great video.

[@PERRA3]

Can I do surfing shots with this camera???? Please help me out

[@ajoysuresh6290]

Awesome Vid Manh... Love from India.

[@vistek]

Thank you Ajoy! Appreciate the comment!

[@fritz9880]

Good observations. I hope that Sony is listening to your suggestions. Also, your sample photos were well done!

[@vistek]

Thank you Fritz! Really appreciate it!

[@sunsetchasers581]

what makes micro hdmi inferior? In my limited experience, the connector is really flimsy, but I'm interested if it's technically and feauture inhibited/limited compared to the full size connector (i.e high frame rates, etc)

[@vistek]

It is quite possibly the worst connector ever invented. I could give you a list that's a mile long. Not the least of which is just trying to plug it in. I come from using cinema & broadcast cameras that use SDI & Full HDMI connectors. These are robust, as well as quick to insert & remove. On set, time is money. The more time you futz with stuff, and break stuff, the more money it costs you. Micro HDMIs have done nothing but cost me time and money. I'm passionate about my hate for them. Please sign my Change.org petition.

[@Tony-rn8on]

great review!

[@vistek]

Thanks AV Life!

[@tickeats]

5d mark 4 or A7III? In terms of sharpness it is evident that Sony is ahead with this model but what do you think about colour science if you compare it with 5d mark 4

[@travelvlog1846]

Do you think there might be a chance, this camera hits the shelves in Canada, before the 10th?

[@vistek]

Hi There - I'd call your local store or order sales to answer that question.

[@DarlingtonFootballClub]

The 30 minute record thing is to do with a rule in the EU (and possibly) other countries where going over that would class it as a camcorder. That would add, as you rightly point out, taxes etc on the camera. The EU rule I believe expires next year and may not be renewed so potentially the 30 minute thing might come to and end soon. I really hope so.

[@GudieveNing]

Darlington Football Club Which is one of the reasons why Brits voted out.

[@MyMomSaysImSmart]

Well that would be fantastic. Especially if they lifted the limit with a firmware update.

[@asnowboards1]

Yup - exactly right. Here is the FujiRumors article about it: www.fujirumors.com/yes-eu-import-duty-reason-fujifilm-x-h1-limited-30-minutes-will-change-2018-2019/

[@ChristopheCousinOSS117]

EU is the kindom of tax !

[@aaron-bieber]

Pretty sure that is also a rule in the US, and I don't know how much the tax is, but I'm not sure if I would want to pay significantly more for this camera so that it could record more than 30 minutes of video if I meant to use it for, you know, taking pictures, which used to be the primary purpose of all cameras but these days who knows.

[@jamestopp8054]

What do you mean at 8:25 when describing the issue with 120fps? Didn't quite understand that.

[@vistek]

Hi James. In order for large sensors to pull A LOT of data off the sensor (like, high frame rates), they have to skip pixel lines. Otherwise the sensor or processor would melt/overheat. This makes distinct "lines" that then conflict with lines in nature (brick walls, hydro lines, etc etc). This causes lots of artefacting with those two lines intersect. Aka moire patterns.

[@jamestopp8054]

@@vistek Didn't expect a reply, thanks for the clarification!

[@rubensubba912]

Which lense is that?

[@juandelacruz2188]

what lense is that??

[@joeyacee5592]

Really great review helped me clear up a lot of the differences between the new and old models. Seems they are transitioning into more of a traditional DSLR body than a mirror less. I'm really excited for the new grip. Seriously debating the III.

[@vistek]

Thanks Joey, really appreciate the comment!

[@petewhitcroft500]

does anyone know much about the technical durability of mirrorless cameras like the a7iii with respect to heavy usage and take many thousands of individual photos in a single day? I often need to shoot tens of thousands of photos in a day.... i get by with it rotating 2 DSLRs and know i can replace my shutter every 200,000 or so.... but how would mirrorless cameras like the a7iii deal with this? (taking less photos not an option btw haha).

[@Pharesm]

Very nice review - and A for effort doing all this having only 24 hours with the camera :)

[@vistek]

Thanks Builder! I really appreciate it. Glad someone could understand the constraints of what I was trying to accomplish.

[@gfrizzleshizzlemanizzle]

Hi Vistek / Your visual imaging experts. I was just wondering you you recommend spending around $4K kiwi on this or would I be better spending that money on hookers and blow?

[@vistek]

Can the prostitutes run a camera? This might be important information.

[@RJM1982]

What iso does the human eye see?

[@kamloopsvineyardchurch7534]

So can I ask the q.? What was this promotion shot with?

[@larbo4200]

Is it cold inside your place?

[@adamdoomsmediallc2596]

Killer review! Subscribed! Still will do video with my gh5 for the 4k60fps, I wish Sony could do 60fps in higher than 1080p

[@vistek]

Hi Adam. Thank you very much! I agree - but I think that's asking a lot from a full frame sensor in a mirrorless. You'd basically melt the camera if they enabled that. 60pfs @4K is easy to do from a micro 4/3 without overheating.

[@amdenis]

Oh, I know, I know-- it is a thin camera strap, which can double as a hoodie tie (or did someone else already say that?)

[@sacramentovillicana8015]

Thank you for the low light test I really appreciate it most people do a iso test in the middle of the day and make no sense to me.

[@vistek]

Really? You've seen videos of people doing high ISO tests in daylight? Hmmmmmmm.

[@gerdstuemer2181]

The 29:59 Limit is not because they want to sell their video cameras. Its because a video camera in Europe costs import tax and a photo camera doesn't. The spec they decide if it is a video camera or not is if it can record 30 min of video in one.

[@Tempest261]

Doesn't Canon just close the file and automatically open a new one (without dropping a frame)? That's my understanding at least. Seems like a viable workaround- why can't Sony do the same thing?

[@mattdebyl8806]

Canon do that for spanning files exceeding 4GB, not for exceeding 30mins. One is a limit on file sizes using FAT32, the other has to do with EU import tariffs. PS Sony do spanning files, but for anything using XAVC-S they insist on using ExFAT cards which don't have a 4GB file limit (and therefore don't have to span).

[@minusinfinity6974]

Yes EU bureaucrats are morons!

[@obikenobi1906]

Good overview...agreed - the design features make sense :)

[@vistek]

Thanks Obi. May the force be with you.

[@keeblerhunts]

Fighting so hard with this decision, but still leaning towards the A9 because I shoot wildlife mostly. It seems the buffer and fast fps will be a huge factor with the power of the stacked sensor. BUT the feature set of this A7III for the price point is ridiculously fantastic. I played with both the A7III and A9 at a local camera store. The no blackout feature of the A9 along with the crazy fast fps provided a different shooting experience. Honestly though, both are fantastic cameras.

[@MyMomSaysImSmart]

keeblerhunts Focus system in the a9 polls the sensor 60 times per second. The a7iii 20 times per second. If you’re tracking fast action, the focus systems are Not the same. They just have the same focus Sensors and processor.

[@TheLdoubleE]

I'm drooling and crying at the same time. I need two grands.