Sony A7R III in 2023? A Photographers perspective

[@sKyyyFir3]

A7R III in 2023 for Photos - stil top notch in simple words.

[@jonwaldman94]

agreed!

[@JayToGo]

…and it will be until the camera is beyond repair.

[@timetraveler5127]

Yes, I will keep using it until either my retirement or Sony gives us an a7r3ii.

[@RBeltranTV]

I have an A7IV and i am struggling because i want a second body, main for photos. I already have a body main for videos (fx3). But now i want that second body for photos. Would you recommend the Riii instead of the higher R series?

[@HSNG10]

If a photographer cannot capture amazing photos with the a7RIII, it's the photographer's problems. It is not bad for videos. More than enough for casual videos for most users.

[@christopherthomas1393]

If it was good enough for “pros” 5 years ago, it’s still good enough today

[@USGrant21st]

Amazing photos are about the subject not the camera. Most photographers don't (or rarely) take amazing photos, they mostly take mediocre photos and for that purpose camera matters.

[@nickwilliams7867]

Put this sensor in the body of the A7RV and I would buy one tomorrow . As it is, I still love my A7Riii

[@drpolishmatt]

What's wrong with the sensor in A7RV?

[@nickwilliams7867]

@@drpolishmatt couple of things. The size of the files, I’m a professional and a lot of the work I do requires a quick turn around, often the same day. I always found I had to up the shutter speed to get sharp images with the A7Riv compared to my other Sony bodies. So in low light I may need to be at iso 3200 when I’m at 1600 on other bodies. I found the RIII to be better in low light than the RIV and having to up the iso made things worse. In the right situation the Riv is amazing but not for the kind of work I do

[@Benjamin_Jehne]

I thought absolutely the same. This sensor is and was the sweetspot between noise and resolution.

[@I_am_BlinkStar]

I've been using the Sony A77II for....8yrs. if it didn't fall and break, I wouldn't have made a change but behold! I'm getting an A7RIII

[@PaulAllen-rm1in]

I'm so impressed with Sony A7R III got it used but man the images I got so far are just so crisp in detail.

[@thomaslcmt]

I was an early adoptier of the RIII and I still love it. I havez been looking the 7IV or the RV, but they never fully convinced me to buy one of them. (Price VS what I really gain) I have instead went a totally a different route and I got a Sony RX100 VII for sport photography (trail running and road cycling). It is light, powerfull and transportable and complement perfectly the big R3

[@nicedward7544]

I'm always a few generations behind lol. I used a Canon 5dii and 5diii up until 3 years ago. Switched to a7rii and shortly after Riii. Got a good deal on an Riv but ended up selling it and just keeping the Riii. No reason to upgrade for my needs. Anyone saying the AF sucks isn't a real person lol. I shoot birds in my spare time with it and it works fantastic. Im old though and used to shoot sports with a manual film camera so i went through that learning curve 30 years ago

[@jonwaldman94]

I hear ya 100%!!

[@nicedward7544]

I still recommend the Riii to my friends that strictly do photography that have ancient cameras. I've had a ton of thanks from people leaping to the Riii just from my recommendation

[@DavidTwomey3]

Hey there! I’m torn between the A7r iii and iv and for my needs I think the iii is the smarter option for the price. I’m a landscape and wildlife photographer upgrading from pretty old stuff so I was hoping for your thoughts?

[@nicedward7544]

@@DavidTwomey3 like I said I returned the Riv. Riii has way better noise control and the AF is pretty much the same. The 200-600 on the Riii is actually more reliable than on the Riv somehow and I'm not the only one to notice it. Something about the Riii sensor is magical. I will use it until it's dead. I have the Rv as well but my Riii is the camera that is always with me. The Riv has more AF coverage on the edge of the sensor but that really doesn't concern me at all. I really disliked it because it was so noisy. 1600 iso side by side is a pretty dramatic difference.

[@DavidTwomey3]

@@nicedward7544 this is amazing thank you so much for the help! I’m very close to purchasing and I was wondering given your expertise, what lens recommendations would you have to start off nicely into landscape? I’ve been encouraged to stay in the same family of lenses so a strong Sony lens would be my dream off the bat

[@MrJordache2106]

Just picked one up this week for a great price!! Very excited

[@UlriQ]

great review. I picked up an a7Riii just over a week ago as a back up body to my a7iii. Im thrilled with the extra megapixels. At some point Im sure I'll upgrade both bodies as and when my needs change but for now it serves them perfectly. For pure a photography camera (and decent enough video-even though better options exists in that area) you cannot go wrong with the A7Riii, especially if you're coming from one of the earlier models like an A7,A7R or Rii

[@jonwaldman94]

Thanks!! Thats rad. 100%

[@kevinwayne717]

Agreed. I came from an a7III. The extra megapixels definitely blew my mind when I bought an a7RIII.

[@stephanieyared245]

I have a Sony A7r ii, is it worth upgrading to the A7r iii ? The current downside of my cam is mostly in low light..

[@jonwaldman94]

@@stephanieyared245 I would say so for that and also the battery’s. I really don’t like those old Sony batteries.

[@sonacphotos]

@@stephanieyared245Yes, AF on the 2nd gen is trash compared to 3rd gen. Night and day difference. Also much better battery life.

[@aspilobo]

Thanks! Can’t wait to upgrade from my A7R to the A7R III.

[@aspilobo]

I’d absolutely save money during one more year to buy the A7RV if it weren’t for the excessive 61 MP

[@aspilobo]

But honestly if I had to live one more year using this A7R I think I’d kill myself

[@squidyboy7188]

hey man, such great video I love the explanation. I am changing to from nikon apsc to sony fullframe thinking to get a7iii or a7riii for photography, which one you recommend better?

[@jonwaldman94]

Appreciate it! For Photo only, I’d go with the a7r iii. If you want something hybrid with better video then I would probably get an a7iii. Also consider the higher resolution files with the a7r iii will be larger. Whichever camera you will go with will be great since you’re entering the full frame world.

[@squidyboy7188]

thank you for the tips jon! file size is my main concern for A7riii, and do you found that the less focus points on a7riii has much impact on street photography?

[@arunasrimkus1922]

Can't believe that people are saying that a camera made in 2017 is old

[@jonwaldman94]

With the way technology moves it is definitely considered an older camera. They are already have 2 models after this. That doesn’t not take away from it still being an amazing photography camera.

[@erw11n13]

What do you recommend for beginner mid price range, who needs to make products videos & photos? Around $1500

[@Richwiking318]

Hi Jon what camera would you recommend for videos .. which is better atm and even cheaper as you mentioned in the intro .. thanks

[@jonwaldman94]

Do you need a hybrid camera for photo and video?

[@mohammadhassanalhariri9508]

Yes please

[@jamesssten]

I don't chase every new model like many do. I care about the overall result and find it amusing when an older model that was labelled as a professional camera three years ago is now labelled as semi-pro or amateur (something just doesn't add up here 🙂 ). So don't be swayed by such talk. Better pay more for a better lens and get a lower version of the camera. The chip has been almost the same for several generations. A7riii is a beast and with my blackmagic camera are perfect couple. Only if I shoot sport, birds, then I would buy A9

[@jonwaldman94]

Very well said! Likewise. Agreed - this camera still rocks!

[@bennieferinga9609]

Agreed! And it has almost the highest ranking pn Dxo-mark still - 100 points.

[@ShafreelCosmos]

Damn my RIII is old now. Great video. All points are solid. I have been using my A7SIII for almost all of my photography projects and gigs. It’s definitely such a better photography experience over my RIII and nobody has once said anything about the 12mp being a problem. I also think most people dont care and don’t even know anything about the MP anyways.

[@fernandorivera03]

I also use the Siii for photography, I bought it for some video projects and I found that it takes very good photos, I even use it now with a Godox V1 flash and the quality is amazing, I rarely reframe in post so I have never had no problem for the 12 mp.

[@trickyster]

thanks for this amazing video. The only video I was searching !

[@tanako98]

I’m still shooting my a7riii Photos are sharp and crisp

[@photo81MT5]

Being that I’m from the grove, this suprised me 😭 currently debating wether or not I should stick with Canon or go straight to Sony. Love the vid

[@elizabethk5421]

Could you please share which camera you use for this video? And which one you would recommend for videos?

[@TheLifetraveler1]

The 'drive mode' on my A7riii is stuck in the '10 second timer mode'. It won't change back to either burst mode or single shot mode. Every shot I take, requires I deal with the 10 second time. Do you know if there is a software upgrade, or a reflash I can do? Just curious.

[@bennieferinga9609]

Try to reset it to factory settings. If that doesn't work, get a service on it. I guess...

[@TheLifetraveler1]

@@bennieferinga9609, thanks I've been looking online to find out where to send it. Thought there would be some 'central repair center' for the camera. Oh it does something strange. I have three presets-action, portrait and landscape. If I turn it to those memorized settings, then the camera let's me adjust the drive mode. But if I'm just trying to shoot aperture or shutter priority, the 10 second timer kicks in.

[@bennieferinga9609]

@@TheLifetraveler1 Very strange... I take it you have tried to reset till factory settings, and that didn't work. Go to a store that sells Sony cameras, and ask them where you can have service or repair on your camera.

[@LazarosDoulgeris]

Hey there great video man!! one question would you recomment this camera for shooting virtual tours with a fisheye lens like samyang?

[@jonwaldman94]

That would work. I would not recommend a fish eye but if you’re on a budget, check out the Rokinon 14mm. Or a used 16-35 f4 Sony Zeiss.

[@LazarosDoulgeris]

@@jonwaldman94 yeah i would like to shoot six shots around (every 60 degrees), one shot up (called the zenith), and one shot down (called the nadir) for a full frame camera like the sony a7r3 i need a lens like 14-15 mm any recomenetion about this type of lens?

[@LazarosDoulgeris]

Would you recommend the Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D?

[@jonwaldman94]

@@LazarosDoulgeris that’s a great lens!

[@bigrobotnewstoday1436]

I hear that all the time that Sony cameras get dust on their sensors. Don't know about the newer cameras. But its weird because Sony makes almost all the sensors for all the other brans also. I never get dust on my Olympus or Panasonic or my Fuji camera. I only once got dust on my Panasonic Lumix GH4 and used a blower to get some dust out. Maybe there is dust on my sensors but I would have to take photos at f22 to even see it.

[@basementstudio7574]

Still a good camera in 2024. I have one and it does everything I ned it to do. I don't need a higher burst rate. Don't do sports and my kids are grown and gone and my old dog only moves so fast. Don't need better focus tracking for the same reasons and my photography is landscape, macro and travel. So I don't need an R5 or anything else that comes down the road. Love this camera.

[@jonwaldman94]

Agreed! Sensor is fantastic. If I was doing a ton of stills work (I do mostly video), I think the low res viewfinder would bother me but it’s still a beast.

[@v8isgross]

thanks for the video, it's helpful

[@Identitymediatv]

A7riii in 2024 is still a beast, very relevant in the next coming years!

[@The-Tall-Photographer]

I'm about t swap out a Nikon Z6ii for one of these so it had better meet expectations.

[@skyd34th]

It's worth mentioning that this camera has ISO-Invariance, so when it's bright you set ISO 100, and when it's darker 640 - other ISO settings are irrelevant.

[@MrClauried]

Sorry I dont understand, ONLY 640? The video said 6400

[@skyd34th]

​@@MrClauried in a camera with ISO-Invariance, a photo taken at ISO 640 and later brightened in post-production will have equal quality to a photo taken at ISO 6400, but with ISO 6400 there's a risk of blowing out the highlights. Therefore, I recommend using ISO 100 in bright conditions and 640 in darker ones to avoid loss of detail. In this camera, using a higher ISO only brightens the image, just as it does in post.

[@MrClauried]

Got it thanks @@skyd34th

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

i understood the Sony A7R3 was ISO-Invariance but i didn't fully appreciate the operational benefit you are suggesting. so you feel comfortable raising the shadows from iso 640 to 6400? no noise? thanks in advance. thumbs up.@@skyd34th

[@MrHD71]

I have owned my sony a7r3 for over 3 years and this is the first time I'm hearing about this. Can you provide a source for this claim?

[@astasuleo]

i can do all the photography staff with a Canon 5D Mark II, a Canon 6D and a Sony A7Rii. Why should we asking our selves if a camera which is only couple of years old can do the job?

[@albertogvphoto]

LOVE my SONY A7RIII

[@Benjamin_Jehne]

This senor is still the best if you want an all in one camera. They should put this sensor into the A7R6 and I would be happy.

[@Liwisable]

Im currently using it for Video. What do you recomend for video ?

[@jonwaldman94]

Depends on budget! But if we’re talking Sony fx30/fx3/a7s3

[@JayToGo]

I almost never have dust on my Sony cameras‘ sensors. Maybe it‘s because I only shoot with manual focus lenses, which don’t produce dust by moving autofocus parts.

[@CalebShwartz-sk7dn]

Just curious what would be a better video/ hybrid camera for cheaper? Thanks.

[@goonadee]

If you're looking for hybrid camera and it has to be Sony fullframe range, then a7III would be a better choice. Or, if you consider portability and are generally fine with APS-C sensor, then the Sony A6400 could be your choice.

[@bigrobotnewstoday1436]

There is a downside of this camera and all Sony sensors. There is a striping problem. If you Google Sony A7iii striping issue or problem you will see some info. DPreview on the forums the title says Sony A7ii but the writer meant A7iii. The stripping issue is also with the Sony A7Riii. Some people may never see the striping issue but the stripping issue was also found on the newest Sony A7RV. Only cameras that I know off that don't have this issue are contrast detect auto focus cameras and Canon cameras. Canon uses dual auto focus. I think its phase detection on a split pixel that avoids the problem Sony has. There are some work arounds for photo for the striping issue but I don't believe there is for video.

[@RebeccaKowalskyPhoto]

what WOULD you recommend for video?

[@jonwaldman94]

What’s your budget?

[@RebeccaKowalskyPhoto]

@@jonwaldman94 i have a panasonic GH$ - so right now i can't justify a large budget - right now my business is MOSTLY stills - but I am doing more and more video. thank you

[@joshtovar3221]

This or the sony zv e10? 🤔

[@Victorylapjay]

What are your settings ?

[@gmphotography7165]

I had a a7rii as a backup when I had a a7iii as my main and I loved the extra megapixels. I want a a7riii to back up my a7iv

[@jonwaldman94]

That sounds like a killer combo

[@windupfamily]

Currently debating between a7riii and the a7iv…not sure which one to go with. What are your thoughts? I have a Sony a6400 at the moment but ready for a FF upgrade

[@thalegacy6]

Just used mine today, 6/24/24!

[@elouisamckenzie9536]

Great points!!!!!

[@jonwaldman94]

Thanks!

[@Fabitalism]

Which lenses are you using most of the time on the Sony?

[@jonwaldman94]

GM zooms! And a 35 prime

[@Fabitalism]

@@jonwaldman94 Favourite Zooms?

[@jonwaldman94]

@@Fabitalism 70-200 2.8 GM ii is the nicest I Own. I have the version 1 24-70 and 16-35 2.8 Game also.

[@ikneadphotography]

Listed my Nikon z5 and Z6 for sale so I can get this camera

[@The-Tall-Photographer]

I swapped out a Z6ii for one of these and so far I’m enjoying it. It’s pretty close in file quality to my workhorse D850’s. I’m finding some of the button placements a little awkward but that’s about all.

[@AllCarsUnited]

Purchased mine new when it was released and still making money from it.

[@raalaa121]

Just sold my A7 IV for the A7R3A ... it's only for photos which it's perfect for. I got the A7S III for video.

[@jonwaldman94]

That’s awesome!

[@bondgabebond4907]

I can't think of a better photography camera than the A7R3. It has done me well, capturing images of humming birds flying to macro photography looking to the flowers of life. Even bugs looks very good, I mean, excellent. My praying mantis buddies love to pose.

[@arnoldpodcast3614]

Great video!

[@GK-vj9dz]

hi. were all the images shot with the 70-200?

[@yvotea]

what are the red little thing attached to the side

[@jonwaldman94]

Peak design anchors. I use to connect to different peak design straps!

[@JH-fs9jy]

Very interesting

[@jonwaldman94]

Thanks!

[@reachanandkumarify]

My Sensor is getting dusty tooo 😢

[@sovu9399]

Hi! I really want to buy this camera and i know there are many new and better cameras, but are they better in low light? this one is crucial for me.

[@nickwilliams7867]

The A7iii is the best Sony camera that I have owned for low light. It was better than my A9 which has the same MP

[@sonacphotos]

@@nickwilliams7867 A7iii in testing is still considered the best sensor Sony has ever made for this reason. Its really low noise.

[@chloescanlon1107]

05:48 Thank goodness it doesn’t have the damn side hinged flippity flappity screen.

[@pnwmv]

The only downfall of the A7riii is the damn back screen. It only tilts 😢

[@ryzenbiel4145]

why Sony Camera it is easy to getting old why the Canon even more years older than sony older still the feeling is so good the photos looks still interesting ... .for me to this camera if i buy maybe A7III is the best Pick than this.. .it is better.

[@jonwaldman94]

The best camera is the one you have on you. I am invested in Sony lenses and personally love the ecosystem.

[@ryzenbiel4145]

@@jonwaldman94 hahaha agree the camera i have is Canon RP 😅🤣

[@ASinghCreationChannel]

🔥🔥👌🏼

[@jonwaldman94]

Thanks G!

[@WazzyTV]

so the video shooting sucks? cos I want good videos too

[@fincrattanaka4633]

A7RII still the best in 2033

[@geofff6671]

Sony has the worst dust resistance in the industry!

[@selishots]

I use the a7riii at work and honestly am not a big fan. I find the sensor is just too noisy . Unless I'm in bright daylight I see way more noise then I like. The video on it is so bad 😂

[@jonwaldman94]

Really? The noise hasn't bothered me too much. Agreed lol

[@selishots]

@@jonwaldman94 yeah, I always thought the sensor seems fairly nosiey. I find after 1600 iso perforce dips a fair bit, it's definitely way more noisy then my a7iv.

[@nicedward7544]

The new denoise in Lightroom is ridiculously good. I can now shoot 6400 iso with no problem on the R. I love shooting hummingbirds in my free time and have to shoot 1/3200 or faster. Before this ai noise reduction it was hard controlling noise. Not anymore

[@nicedward7544]

Rii/Riii is one of the best sensors ever made... Get good. Take better photos...

[@Old-School-Liberal]

Just say NO to Sony

[@sonacphotos]

Why? They don't change their mount every 5 minutes so the lens selection is huge. And feature wise, you get much more for your money than other brands. There is a reason Sony is so popular.