Sony A7R III Hands-On Field Test (In Arizona!)

[@GeneWaddle]

I have no idea how you could stand not to have it strapped to you in the balloon and helicopter. 🙂

[@niccollsvideo]

Gene Waddle Even im not Anti-strap enough to go without. I had more gordy strap on the whole time in both aerial adventures. I put it under my hand along the grip and it is really discreet. Chris@TCSTV

[@GeneWaddle]

Sneaky. 🙂

[@rarshibond]

Gene Waddle i once held my A7r2 out over a bridge and flipped it just to see if i could catch it. Lol

[@MJeffSantos]

I was thinking the same. My mind was "OMG, DON'T LET THIS CAMERA FALL!" all the time.

[@MegaMatojo]

Gene this not the place to talk about those things! :o

[@BillFerris]

Who drew the short straw and had to fly with Fro? ;-)

[@gyrozepelli872]

tcs had to go with granger so they're the real losers here

[@LowLightVideos]

Froknows

[@KrunoslavStifter]

Hahaha.

[@juiceplanet147]

Matt Granger aka Nikon Guy look lost without a Asian teen next to him...lol You go Woody!

[@budthecyborg4575]

Jared and Tony definitely need to spend some time in a balloon together.

[@learningcameras]

Wow, awesome review guys! It was definitely an amazing camera to shoot with and you summed it up nicely. Love the edit Jordan

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Thanks Dan! Great work on your episode as well!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Awesome Review guys! Your reviews are always amongst the very best, but this one just raised the bar even higher I would say ;) Special thanks in particular for the mini tutorials and comparing the key differences between the A7rII so well. The improvement in IBIS is quite impressive, even though it's only .5 whatever... Full frame video is also notable better based on the samples which is a really big deal I would say. The pixel shift technology is very interesting, but I was honestly expecting a more drastic result. Thanks again guys and great photography/ real world video sample footage!! Jay

[@TimmyTechTV]

Always a good day when you see a TCSTV video show up in your feed!

[@shaolin95]

Camera of the year once again. Sony is unstoppable

[@cameralabs]

Reaction to your video: I liked it! Nice work guys!

[@trevorpinnocky]

Of course we'll be waiting for your epic, in depth assessment. You're the benchmark in this genre. :)

[@samsargdong1135]

Hi Gordon, I'd like to see you there one day.The photos of your reviews have been some of the best for a long time!Bye.

[@cameralabs]

Thanks!

[@DennisLimCY]

11:00 Dancing Man spotted in the background. Beautiful man, horrible dance. :p

[@Thephoblographer]

Thanks, I guess!

[@ultimegamerhd5465]

😂😂😂

[@theufoexperience3859]

Total ass hat, but I laughed.

[@roblo9313]

damn it sony. quit tempting me. I have too many Nikon lenses to switch.

[@Heivang]

What's stopping you using them on a Sony?

[@BigXarlie]

Quick af?

[@Heivang]

Still get quick af with Metabone.

[@roblo9313]

have you seen the adapters? The fotodiax one had actually screwed up some people's cameras to where they don't turn on, and the ones with autofocus aren't that great at all. Autofocus barely works. Ya I would love to switch but its just too expensive with only Sony making the lenses. I'm sure theyre great but need to wait til Sigma can get more lenses for an e-mount. I actually prefer the sharpness and quick autofocus of the Sigma lenses over nikon, for the price you can't beat it. Ya sony is a new company and their mirrorless and g series lenses are top of the line, but if they want people who have invested alot in canon or nikon to switch they need to make affordable options or work with Sigma more. Every time I think about switching I'm looking at 5-7 grand for a one lens set up to switch to an unfamiliar system and keep the image quality that I'm used to on a nikon. That makes it hard to 'ease' into casually. As long as nikon keeps pumping things out like the d850 I gotta stick with what I'm invested in. Just hoping the rumors of a full frame f mount nikon mirrorless is true. then there will no need to try and switch.

[@magnuseriksson8081]

I think I feel like you, wow! Sony has some good stuff and do better on video than Nikon, but the feel I get with the Nikon is not even near the same with a Sony. I want a mirrorless Nikon with IBIS and great autofocus for video. or just better autofocus for video on the D850 and I am very happy

[@stevenanthony16]

The phoblographer dancing in the background haha!

[@Thephoblographer]

Nice to see you dude!

[@karafuru7666]

Not only did I watch a good review, but I learned a little bit about composition thanks to your samples. Thank you for your hard work

[@timphillips3873]

Hands down the best and most informative review I've seen yet from alllllll the youtube reviews. Subscribed!

[@tadweerasinghe4983]

One of the best reviews y'all made.

[@Bigsexynelly]

Dont ever stop making videos. You guys are awesome.

[@EDHBlvd]

Anyone else watch this purely because it is TCSTv? I have zero interest in this Sony, but just want to watch Chris and Jordan.

[@Vilmir]

Yep, I'm just missing those guys.

[@Sprocket9000]

Not quite, but TCSTv is pretty much the gold standard of review channels as far as I'm concerned. Chris is a really, really good presenter.

[@dastreetspart3370]

gay.

[@MegaMatojo]

Weirdo.

[@mbeutel5854]

Damn I wish I knew you guys were in Sedona, I would have driven up and bought you two a beer. Can't see myself in Canada anytime soon.

[@mattgranger]

Great video guys! Amazing edit to get out the balloon burner going off every 5 seconds haha.

[@chirag4]

many comments have got replies but TCSTV Team either totally forgot or missed replying you Matt ! hey Chris N. & Jason -- are you listening ? LOL

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

Thanks Matt, Looking forward to seeing your full review! Jordan @ TCSTV

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

That A7RIII video image is spectacular, boyz... 😎👊🏻✌🏻🥃 BTW: those Zeiss Batis images are FAB!

[@john_miller_]

You guys just get better and better. You are the gold standard of camera reviews right now

[@dereksorensen8019]

Just bought myself an A7RIIIa for my birthday. Had a difficult time choosing between this and the A7RIVa, but the EDU discount at B&H was huge on the A7RIIIa. I’m coming from a Rebel SL3, so this upgrade will be a huge difference for myself and my photography.

[@patricknicolas1138]

On this Sony A7r III 3 an important thing is missing which is the color inversion or negative. Very useful for reproducing color or black and white negatives. Many photographers have these negatives in stock and could digitize them. I hope this message reaches Mr. Sony's ears.

[@mgammill]

I've ordered mine... dropping my D810 and selling all my lens. Can't wait! Thanks for the tremendous review. Great Job!!!

[@mcrazza]

Wow, Sedona looks amazing!

[@Hawtload]

I wanted to jump ship from canon when the A7RII came out, but now they seem to have solved enough of the issues to make it a safe move.

[@asmr_reviews]

Johnny Walker I feel the exact same way

[@TheJadedFilmMaker]

great review! appreciate the video review also. cant wait to see more low light tests as this was a big limit with my a7rii

[@Broadluxe]

Still have no idea why you guys are not at 1mill subs. Great video again as always!

[@QuickQuips]

Damn, so close. If only I wasn't so busy I'd drive there if I had known. It's hard to take a bad shot there, especially in a hot air balloon in the sunrise. Those shots were worth it. Wish you did some mountain biking as the trails are top notch.

[@rmp5s]

I'd love an R III but this REALLY pushes me to get the R II I've been wanting. SOON!!

[@NicksFort]

Another lovely review. Great work guys!

[@canturgan]

"Sun should be up in an hour", he says with sunlight clearly in sight.

[@Zakalwe-01]

Stunning stuff lads. Love it!

[@EVRLYNMedia]

jesus i just kept imagining him accidentally dropping the camera out of the balloon lmao

[@biegalex]

I love all your reviews, I feel we can trust you 100%, very pro !

[@michalciepi]

I really enjoy your videos! I've watched all of them!!

[@MrSituAsian1]

Awesome video. You guys have the best review type videos.

[@samsargdong1135]

Hi Chris,perhaps one of your most brilliant videos so far!You don't know how much I'd have enjoyed being in the ballon and tell you how good photographer you are..!I don't know where are you going to be up in the next video,maybe on a camel in the Sahara desert.Well Chris,joking apart I've enjoyed a lot your video.Great photos and very clear with the pros and cons of this little beast.Tiil next time!

[@RyoHazuki224]

That's so crazy how in that image at 1:06 from up in that balloon, because of the perspective, the wide-angle lens, the shadow of the balloon being right there, and seeing the trees and shadows of the trees seemingly fall inward, it looks as if everything is being pulled towards the center, like the balloon's shadow is a black hole! Pretty interesting shot!

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

I am really interested in reviews of the ultra wide Laowa Zero D lenses if you guys feel so inclined. Specifically for MFT. Nice shots!

[@OfficialEthern1ty]

I am thinking of starting a gofundme so that CameraStoreTV could get some straps for their videos ;)

[@cdphotography2]

Can anyone answer why Sony did not make both card slots UHSII. I mean you are already paying over $3K for this camera. I can’t believe it would cost that much more to make both slots UHSII? Just a question. Thanks

[@RyoHazuki224]

By the way, I was getting so damn anxious whenever you were shooting over the edge of the basket, and it didn't look like you had any kind of shoulder/neck or even hand strap securing the camera!! I was picturing a failed attempt at a Jason Lanier-style camera flip and WHOOOPS, raining A7r from a balloon! LOL

[@bhainsley]

Great and thorough review....thanks, guys!

[@LICHTCATCHINGTOBY]

How much is it in kidneys?

[@tokyoinpics9346]

More than you and I have! lol

[@MrKikoboy]

27 kidneys + 3 gall bladders

[@BigXarlie]

MrKikoboy who would want a gallbladder? Lol

[@MrKikoboy]

Big market in China - especially if you're a snake...;-)

[@JP-xg8zv]

That's what they mean by "body only".

[@jeylful]

Great review - Thanks for the great job, guys!

[@theosphilusthistler712]

When I get killed by 2kg of free falling camera dropped by Chris Nichols I am SO going to comment harshly about his not using a camera strap.

[@jasonlax4112]

Well done guys. Lots of content, commentary and very thorough. Being first means nothing if it ain't great content. (Posting vids to KZbin)

[@jmcreatif]

Chris, I don't see a lavalier mic on you yet your video has great sound on your commentary. What mic set up are you using?

[@reoflex]

It's obvious that the Nikon D850 pictures are richer and the colors truer with more detail. Sedona is Red Rock country. The Sony pictures make the dirt and rock look muddy brown, where the Nikon pictures show the redness of the Earth and Rock in rich, true to life color. The out-of-camera D850 pictures are simply better. There is a beauty to the D850 pictures that I find difficult to describe. But I love mine and not even eye focus, ICIS, and silent shooting would persuade me to switch. Bottom line in any camera is picture quality and the D850 has it.

[@kgdblade]

Great video as always. Also, let the management know that I just made my first major purchase at the CameraStore last week based on following you guys and your videos for awhile. CS was great to deal with also, great prices, fast shipping and super helpful staff. Keep up the good stuff!

[@TonyDerrol]

agree with you

[@808islandlife_HI]

Wow, great review guys. Thanks.

[@vonfietzer]

As always, great video!

[@fi5ke]

I'm only 7:36 in...must say, the video quality is among the best if not the best of your videos to date! Also great shot/cut, Jordan...! Still at 7:36...I'll continue!

[@wesleygcoleman]

“Thanks Craig Ebel for letting us borrow this lens!” [dangles lens out of basket sans strap] 😂😂😂

[@user-hw2mu2gr2v]

Needed to do a drop test from the hot air balloon to test durability.

[@nigel8499]

Pure class, well done!

[@eahughey]

Thanks TCS... the A7Riii is a hero camera. I hope Sony now focus on 2 things. 1. Lenses 2. Camera Menu system streamlining

[@awksedgreep]

If 1/6th of a second max is 5.5 stops then Olympus can do 40 stops. I easily handhold at 1.5-2sec.

[@IbrahimKhanOfficial]

Kindly can i get the link of where to purchase the Z type batteries please

[@VatsalGada]

Okay so everyone is just going to ignore the man dancing at 11:03

After watching your video, i want to buy this camera! Greetings from Ecuador!

[@AnandaSim]

Was that Chris Gampat playing around in the background? Matt Granger looks twice the width of Chris in the balloon 😄

[@MrKikoboy]

Matt Granger is twice the width of the balloon...

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

That was indeed Gampat.

[@AnandaSim]

TheCameraStoreTV he must be a bit of fun. Glad to see KZbin photo celebs playing well together

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

and why is he dressed as Obi Wan?

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Not to be a grammar nazi, but 'Gampat' must be preceded by an article. s/b "That was indeed a Gampat."

[@ArpitaBhawal]

Thanks! I have an old 7D that I have hardly used and a few lenses so while I am superbly tempted I am not sure if I can switch. 😫

[@AdityaVarma]

@camerastoreTv Apart from being great reviewers, You guys are amazing photographer and filmmakers.

[@Capitalistic_Commie]

I feel like Canon isn't even in the game anymore, they need to launch one killer mirrorless soon.

[@lanreview-z]

I‘m a simple man, when I see TCSTV video, I press thumb up

[@seltenfotog3115]

Anytime I want a review I come here....if you really listen to the subtle things he's saying.....its brilliantly honest.

[@richardrivera2233]

Awesome review!! Thank you.

[@richaneesh]

That's a great video to cover all aspects! But which one would you personally prefer? The Nikon D850 or the Sony A7R III? Also the reason for you if you can please say. Thanks and cheers for the great video!

[@giovi727]

The guy at 11:03 :D

[@jeromechiu]

He's there in the background enough times in the past that it had made me wonder whether he'd appear THIS time, in remote Arizona. I was duly rewarded. XD

[@greybugphotography]

The audio sounds amazing. I wonder what type of audio they are using?

[@TKJC2011]

Great video! Very informative!

[@chaosyoshi55]

Excellent photobomb on the dude back there

[@AgnostosGnostos]

One and a half year later the Sony a7R IV was announced with 60MP sensor.

[@Mrgunsngear]

great review

[@Muwex]

Too much megapixels for me, waiting on A7SIII or A7III. Looking for 20megapixels and 4K video. HDMI output with 10bit 4.2.2 would be nice also. Good hybrid camera that is just a tap better for video than to photo, needs like A7RSIII :D

[@Muwex]

Btw. that green tints stuff, isn't it a reason of 8bit 4.2.0 and S-LOG 3? Just doesn't have enough information to deal with kinda?

[@SkylerKing]

Matt Granger seems pretty humorless, lol. Maybe he doesn't know how to talk to a camera without a token Asian girl next to him?

[@Pochi1]

Stephanie was there and she is not a token Asian girl. That's offensive towards her.

[@SkylerKing]

Paul Martin it’s not that serious, guy.

[@denault3985]

I'm wondering why a young Asian women would want to be with a old Matt, first Tina and now Stephanie. Sounds like the current US scandals.....:-)

[@mattgranger]

I'd reply.... but Steph isn't here atm.

[@SkylerKing]

^^^^HAHAHAHA^^^^ Best comment notification I’ve gotten in a long time!

[@PeterMKent]

Does the A7RIII still have sony's 29:59 video recording limit? If they removed App support that means the open memories tweak for unlimited recordings will no longer work.

[@RK1FX]

Can someone tell me the answer to my simple question? Which camera has the least Rolling Shutter (mirrorless cam). Thanks.

[@ethingtonproductions8813]

Doesn't the hack that removes the the 30 minute record limit use the play memories app? If that is no longer there, are we stuck with a record limit? This is terrible news.

[@DriveCancelDC]

I don't get the battery complaint, the A7RII is fine. I never needed more than one and a half batteries for a full day around Orlando using lots of stills+video.

[@richarddeckard8143]

Okay people, let's get this straight for all of the Matt Granger apologists - we all get that photographers often shoot young beautiful women. But why is it there is such a consensus that there is a creepiness to the way they function with MT?

[@richarddeckard8143]

There are a thousand guys on her shooting beautiful models, and they don't give off the creepy vibe.

[@jayfox1024]

I dont think Matt Granger is creepy, maybe Terry Richardson but he lifes from his creepyness. Its No big deal shooting nudes, photography is an art business.

[@MattieCooper10000]

Beautiful!!

[@harryware]

Salfok sama orang joged di menit ke 11:20

[@BigXarlie]

Very excited for this camera, depending on the performance I may use it more than the d850 for street photography and hiking landscapes. I'm a huge fan of the 7r ii but I don't own it.

[@Bourbonxbitters]

Loved the video man! Well explained and well put together! Getting that RIII SOON 👍🏻

[@onezein487]

I Don't Know Why Sony Did it! Killing Canon and Nikon! Why Sony Whyyyy???

[@juanquispe3494]

Bought the Sony A7R III, threw away the camera, kept the Z-type battery. My precious!

[@LurkerPatrol5]

Chris Gampat photobomb at 11:01 XD

[@JonBowers]

Would have loved to hear about the 24-105, everyone seems to be concentrating on the camera and ignoring the new lens! What did you guys think of it?

[@DGBomber]

Thank you for another great video guys :) 2 quick questions: the touchscreen was better than the one on the A6300? About the DR, I agree than on Full Frame and even APSC cameras there is plenty right now, but do you think that m4/3 cameras have enough of it? Maybe the new G9 will be better?

[@TheCameraStoreTV]

The touchscreen was a bit more responsive then the A6500, but not quite up to the standards of the Panasonic and Canon touch screens. Jordan @ TCSTV

[@DGBomber]

Thank you Jordan! Have a nice day :)

[@eldnahruoytes]

Why not just get more W batteries for the a7 II?? Instead of upgrading to the a7 iii

[@AANasseh]

Does Matt ever wear anything BUT that jacket?!! LOL!

[@floriankessler4516]

somehow you can get the feeling, that Chris only sees the a7rIII as a cheap way to buy yourself into the Sony Z-battery-system. ;-)

[@OverTheTopLive]

❤️ ❤️❤️❤️

[@MotoFotoe]

Chris and Jordan as always it's a pleasure to watch your videos. It never feels like your pushing a product or agenda, just a straightforward, even-keeled, honest, thoughtful and to the point review of whatever it is your sharing with us. Thank you.

[@Arduinerd]

11:01 Lol video bomb!

[@ERP_Klim]

No any point in D850 ahah. Poor people who bought being hyped. Sony destroyes it in autofocus and features and size for less money.

[@tonyjames5444]

Good luck using an a7 in inclement weather, if your wondering what I mean just Google weather weather related issues with these bodies.

[@tonyjames5444]

Foto4Max I'm not interested in dissing other brands like the tech geeks who've moved into cameras, I genuinely like the a7 range although for me it's a tad small and ergonomically not ideal when used with GM lenses. I'm held back by comments like these: tobinators.com/blog/2014/04/gear-and-kit/sony-a7r-in-not-weatherproof-shock/ These are from a few years back but are still relevant today and this is bourne out by Sony still being vague on this issue. Not sure if your aware of a more in depth weather test done this year with 5 top cameras including the a7r111, it was pretty intense and the Sony went down on a humidity test and before that suffered major water ingress to the battery compartment during a rain test. I just wish they put more focus on this, if so i'd probably switch but I can't afford to risk losing commercial jobs because I get caught out by a rain shower. www.diyphotography.net/weather-sealing-test-kills-sony-a7riii-not-nikon-canon-olympus/

[@Adenlqy]

sony A7RII is 4.5 stops image stabilization not 5 stops, so it is a 1 stop improvement in image stabilization not 0.5 stop

[@dirkremmington]

came for the review..stayed for the video bombing.....LOL

[@trevorpinnocky]

yeah. I'm keeping my a7r ii and putting the money i save into zeiss glass...

[@Steve-wo9uy]

after watched bunch of videos related to this event, i have to say, Sony is damn rich......