Sony A7rii vs A7iii, which one is for you? With downloadable RAW files from both!

[@gabewrsewell]

very nice and thorough comparison mike. personally the a7III looks the best for me. Sony really did a great job with the a7III, in nearly every aspect they jumped ahead by several generations just by going from the a7II to the a7III.

[@drumvannelle69]

You should be Sony ambassador, great video.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Sherif! Just gotta convince the head honchos at Sony!! 😎👍

[@drumvannelle69]

Mike Smith i know what you mean and i wish i can tell them that. By the way, thank you for your like to my Instagram photo. Much appreciated 👏👏👏

[@mikesphotography]

Hey Man, no worries. I’ll be producing these videos for a long time to come so they’ll start to notice them sooner or later. 👍 It was a good shot! 😁👍

[@drumvannelle69]

Mike Smith wish all the best. I have the A7R3 and it is amazing. Let’s meet for coffee since we are both in Dubai. And thank you so much for your like and opinion. Highly appreciated. 🙏🙏🙏

[@mikesphotography]

If you can email me at [e-mail] then we can definitely do that. 👍 thanks Sherif

[@bernym4047]

I recently bought a used A7R2 in very good condition. I shoot mainly landscapes and I find it very easy to use and the menu system logical. I do miss a customisable personal menu and agree you can forget where a rarely used setting is. Your videos are a refreshing change. About 12 minutes long but packed full of useful information with no waffle. Thanks.

[@specialized41]

Amazing how simple you explain about Sony A7 series. Thanks Mike.!!

[@mikesphotography]

No worries!! Glad you like my explanation techniques!! 👍

[@JustDavidMinistries]

Thank you so much, Mike. I have a7iii as my main camera. My a6300 has always been kept at home. I have been considering a7rii for portraits but after watching this, I think I will for for a7r3 instead.

[@mikesphotography]

It sounds like you would be better off with the A7Riii. After I got my A7iii, I really wanted to get rid of the A7rii because of that battery... Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@martiantothemoon312]

Hey Mike! Thanks so much for the detailed review, yet I STILL can't decide. The 42MP is appealing, but don't know if it is really necessary for me. I do mostly astrophotography (including 4k videos of the moon because I love being able to crop in 50%) and travel/landscape photo and video. It seems like the a7iii would be better for travel videos because of the more advanced autofocus, but I am also going to get a GoPro Hero7, so would honestly probably use that most for travel videos. I just can't decide!

[@mikesphotography]

I'd say you've already made your mind up! 😁 If you're not sure if you will need 42mp or not, chances are you won't. The a7iii is a fantastic camera and like you say, the autofocus is great..especially with the new firmware 3.0 update. The batteries are fantastic, I only have 2 for the a7iii whereas I have about 6 for the a7rii. I also almost exclusively film with the a7iii over the a7rii as it is a much better camera for video...the experience is just simpler and I can get the shot quicker. That's my extra 2 cents anyway!! I hope that helps!!

[@nicolashendrawan]

Even I still using A7r mark 1 and still doing good job, the main thing is the one behind camera and what makes you worth to buy things for your jobs, the one i invest for now is the lens, i think its the most important things in my opinion.

[@mikesphotography]

Definitely Nicolas, One of my friends has the canon 600d and has had it for years and his photographs are amazing! The newer cameras jut make the process more efficient.....when you know how to use them properly. On professional portrait shoots eye af is amazing and it gives a much higher percentage of useable images, although if it came to it, I’d still be happy using my old film camera from back in the 90s! 😆 It’s all about what’s 6 inches behind the camera! 👍

[@jimmyramsey5768]

Great video and thanks for the raw files. It was the RAW files that made the difference for me. Even though the files on the A7Rii are larger, when cropped in, the details on the A7iii were clearer at high ISO's. Even at ISO 800, there was a noticeable difference. I'm more into astrophotography and low light landscapes where high ISO's are common and I think the A7iii would be a better fit for me. Thanks again.

[@mikesphotography]

Nice one Jimmy. It’s good to hear they’ve helped and great to hear the reasons behind your decision. 👍

[@Dragonblaster1]

I have an A7R II, and, like you, I have six batteries. But about the first accessory I bought for it (before a hot shoe microphone and flash), was a dual-battery grip, so on a day's shoot, I only have to do one refuelling op.

[@mikesphotography]

That's the perfect way to deal with the small battery issue. 😁👍

[@Vikingdescendent]

You can use an external power pack for the A7Rll and it will cool down the camera. Battery is not an issue.

[@mikesphotography]

That is a good point. I sometimes use an external power pack for time lapses. Which power pack do you use?

[@gancho030169]

Hi I am using Sony A7 and I have some lenses among which is Sony 24-105 f/4 G lens but often I use my primes. As this camera is not optically stabilised which camera I am supposed to upgrade to? Sony A7RII is about £1075 brand new and Sony A7III is about £1300. I am enthusiast, not a professional. I do like portrates, travel, family and town pictures. Do you think the older camera is better or the new one? To which one to upgrade??

[@aproductofboredom]

I'm in the same boat, I've chosen to go for the a7 iii. What did you choose?

[@marcowolfart1987]

I really liked the way you explain things, nobody talks about for sizes and that stuff which is actually important and make difference for some people. Beyond the fact of explaining the existence of crop mode which I wasn't aware but helps even to decide which lens to buy. Thank you very much, great job.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much Marco! I’m glad I could help!! 😁👍

[@martentabak2611]

This was the most helpful video so far, thank you so much!

[@mikesphotography]

Great to hear Marten! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@MSMAVERICKMUSE]

Really torn still - I want a camera for beauty portraits for a personal project to print but also like a7III for overall specs. Curious if you think the a7III gets good enough MB for printing say a coffee table book

[@mikesphotography]

The A7iii would have more than enough megapixels for a book. I printed an A2 poster from a print from that camera and it has come out great. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@MSMAVERICKMUSE]

@@mikesphotography thank you so much for the reply! And my pleasure x

[@ako9212]

Definitely going with the a7rii after this video. Thank you.

[@mikesphotography]

They are both pretty amazing cameras. Glad to hear I was able to help you decide!

[@steven1811]

This was one of the best videos I've seen. Thank you.

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much Steven. 😁👍

[@travisparker4544]

Hello! As a newbie looking to upgrade, I am wanting to switch from my Nikon5200 to a full frame mirrorless. Its my understanding that Sony is the way to go! My primary use will be shooting concerts. All aspects of show photography- small, intimate, low lit venues and bigger shows with ever changing production lighting. My husband is a musician and I started shooting him as a hobby. I've come to really love it but am absolutely limited with what I can capture from my current kit. Which of the a7rii and a7iii would be the better choice? Keep in mind I do also have a 4 year old and a pup that I like to take portraits of as well. Cheers!

[@mikesphotography]

You’d be right in thinking that. The Sony is a fantastic camera. I’d go for the a7iii as it’s better at higher ISO’s which gives you an advantage in low light conditions. Also the battery size and silent shooting will be a great advantage for the conditions you’ll be shooting in. Also if you have the budget, the 70-200mm 2.8 is an amazing lens for concerts. You get the reach and in small venues you can get really up-close and personal. The downside is that it’s SO expensive! I hope that helps.

[@travisparker4544]

That helped immensely! Thank you for the lens recommendation. I was just comparing that one to a 24-70 2.8. Would you still say the 70-200?@@mikesphotography

[@mikesphotography]

No worries. Glad I could help. 😁 Both lenses are great, it just depends the size of venues that you will mostly be shooting at. It might be worth hiring both of them to see what you’d prefer.

[@felicehomestream1650]

Thanks for your honest opinion. I recently bought, second hand, the A7Rii as it is such a bargain it can't be passed along. Also, its bigger pixel count allows using of E mount (APS-C) lenses in crop mode, still leaving enough for editing. My question is about the extra 1EV in dynamic range, the A7iii provides and how much of a difference it makes for landscape photography, over the advantage of the larger pixel count the A7rii gives for same application. Thanks

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks for the question Felice! The extra megapixel count definitely helps, and having the aps-c mode with 20megapixels is a big bonus....almost like having two cameras in one! I haven’t really noticed the increase in DR. I just bracket my shots when needed and that puts the dynamic range through the roof on either camera! I have found myself grabbing the a7rii more and more these days, especially for landscapes.

[@felicehomestream1650]

@@mikesphotography thank you Mike.

[@thebeardedgeordiephotography]

I’m sat on the fence about to push the buy button on one of these two cameras! I want to learn Astro landscape and street photography.i have a large collection of vintage primes to use too.....

[@mikesphotography]

It is tricky between these two. The A7rii has come down in price now but the A7iii is a fantastic camera. If you're shooting with vintage lenses and are manually focussing most of the time...and you don't have to shoot at high drive speeds, the A7rii is probably the one to go for...👍

[@thebeardedgeordiephotography]

For astro I have the samyang 14mm f2.8 to pair with the camera. For street I would probably be buying the 50mm 1.8 sony lens for my tight budget... ugh! Decisions decisions 😂

[@Koolaid1277]

Help, I'm still having trouble choosing , I mainly want it to shoot time lapse videos of me painting also to take pictures of my paintings I do . Thank you in advance.

[@mikesphotography]

It's a tricky decision to make...If you want to do that, go for the a7iii. It now has built in timelapse functions with the firmware 3.0 update and the S&Q mode will probably work really well for a time-lapse like you suggested...and these functions aren''t in the a7rii. I hope that helps.

[@Koolaid1277]

@@mikesphotography thank you for the fast response I really appreciate that! I might just end up going with the aiii , I'm currently using the older brother the a7 I think it's time to upgrade lol , also was debating on the Nikon z6

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, you caught me whilst I was online replying to messages, comments and emails! 😁👍 Yeah, definitely go with the a7iii. The Z6 is good but it’s their first version of a full frame mirrorless so it’ll have flaws like the a7 did. For all sorts of timelapsing, the a7iii is perfect. 👍

[@MuahMan]

I don't need any of the new features and I did need the Play Memories time lapse app, so I bought the A7Rii this week from B&H for $1298 with a free bag and 128GB SD cart. Spent the saved money on the Tamron 17-28 2.8 and the Tamron 28-75 2.8. :)

[@mikesphotography]

That sounds like a fantastic deal. And those two lenses are great as well. I have the 17-28mm and use it all the time. 👍 Thanks for watching.

[@dionmorgan7338]

Which one will be better for Architectural and real estate photography? Does the Rii take decent video?

[@mikesphotography]

Both take decent video. The a7iii when paired with native lenses has a better autofocus system though. For architectural and real estate photography, the a7rii is better because of those extra megapixels. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@stuartfit]

In my country the price difference between both cameras are quite big as I just checked from my local market. A7III used with very low shutter count is around USD 1,500 and A7R II used with around 20,000 shutter count is around USD 980. Frankly I have decided to go with the A7R II used as I'm more towards landscape and casual Shooter.

[@mikesphotography]

That is true. It was around about a year ago when I made this comparison so the price of the a7rii has definitely dropped, especially since the a7riv came out. 👍

[@tannergates9862]

Trying to figure out which camera to buy.. I shoot mostly landscape and astro.. also want to get into nature/wildlife. don’t have a lot in my budget and feel the a7iii is out of my price range.

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Tanner, I used to shoot with the canon 6d, it is great for Astro and landscape and is now selling for about $750. That with a samyang 14mm would get you some great Astro and landscape shots. Then the 24-105mm isn’t too expensive as an every day lens......and for wildlife, the tamron 70-300mm is a fantastic budget telephoto lens. If you want something smaller, maybe try the Sony a6000 series.....there is a camera for most budgets in that range. 👍

[@tannergates9862]

Mike Smith Thank you for the reply. Do you think the 6d would be a better choice over the 7ii?

[@mikesphotography]

No worries Tanner. It depends really on what you prefer. I think they get fairly similar results as long as you have decent lenses. If you prefer the mirrorless system, go for the a7ii, if you like the dslr system, go for the 6d....I haven’t used the a7ii so it would be worth checking people’s results on line from each camera before making a decision. All cameras these days are fantastic so I think you’d get great results with either. 👍

[@lancealbon46]

I bought a used Sony a7s (in almost new condition) last year to do Milky Way photography. Now I’m looking at adding a Sony a7rii to my gear, because of the 42mp as I’d like to do landscape and street photography with it. The a7rii I’m looking at has just over 2000 shutter count, includes a Sonnar 55mm 1.8 Prime, and it’s selling for US$1700 for the lot. Seems like a sweet deal then!

[@mikesphotography]

Sounds like a good deal. 👍

[@sambonilla416]

I do Street/Portraits. I’m looking into A7Rii with a Sigma 35mm 1.4 art lens. What’ll you think?

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Sam, That would be a great combo ... just make sure you buy plenty of batteries as they are small and run out relatively quickly. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@davidlawson3400]

I haven’t been able to decide to decide between the two yet. I do a lot of landscape and and getting into macro. O shoot wildlife a lot with a Sony a6400 and 70-350mm lens. I can grab the a7rii for right around $1300 usd but can’t decide if it’s worth it. I’ve been looking at the Sony 200-600 and whether I should just buy that instead. Also, I work in public health and currently don’t get paid to do photography.

[@mikesphotography]

Hi David, it is a tricky one. If you predominantly shoot landscapes and macro, I'd go for the a7rii with some extension tubes to get even closer for macro. If you're looking to get into sports or wildlife, then I'd go for the 200-600mm. It is an expensive hobby isn't it!! I spend pretty much all of my money on camera kit and I still want more!! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Thanks for watching 👍

[@davidlawson3400]

Mike Smith Thanks for the advice. I have the Sigma 70mm macro on the way and have been using extension tubes in the meantime. I figured at least with the A7Rii I’d get that extra resolution for macro and landscapes and will have extra money for the 200-600mm rather than buy a new a7iii or a7riii.

[@unsiimple]

In your opinion.. what one would be better for car photography

[@mikesphotography]

I'd say the a7rii with all those extra megapixels. 👍

[@paoloandrenelli5512]

So please explain when you shot real estate, you practically shrink your camera to an a6300?... what's the reason you have bough that ..again..?

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Paolo, Instead of having two cameras, I just have one. The a7rii is fantastic for landscapes but I don’t need all of that resolution for real estate as 99% of the images are used online. So I switch to crop and can get great images for the estate agents without having to have a big 16-35mm full frame lens. A really light camera bag with minimal kit in it...perfect for travelling around the city. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@specialized41]

I hope, you make a video about Flashes available for Sony A7 series. Thanks again.

[@mikesphotography]

I still have cheap manual flashes as I learnt the old school way of dialling them in. I’m hopefully getting my hands on a godox in the new year so when I do, I’ll be sure to make a video on it. 👍

[@Diamondranchfarmstead]

What camera would you recommend shooting real estate with? I shoot mainly landscape and astrophotography. I have a Nikon D850 for my sports and wildlife and love the resolution that camera has. But I’m looking for a Smaller camera to shoot real estate work with.

[@mikesphotography]

It all depends on the final use of the photos. I've used the sony a6000 and the 10-18mm successfully for online images. When bracketed and stacked, it can give a really good dynamic range. Other times I'll use the A7rii and the 16-35mm f4. This is a little smaller than the D850 but only by a small amount. I hope that helps. 😀👍

[@randychuah]

I've got an honest question. Why would one use the 35mm mode if it can later be cropped in post ? Or is it really more for videos?

[@mikesphotography]

Good question Randy! I’ve used it for a few jobs where they just had the need for online images.... and 20 megapixels was more than enough. And yes, it is a great function for video. I often use it for Marco shots in these videos and also all of the talking pieces to camera have been filmed in crop mode with the 25mm batis. 👍 It’s just a nice function to have really.

[@neilhenderson1766]

one thing i dont understand - if you end up shooting in aspc mode is it just as good to get the a6500 for example and shoot in aspc mode???

[@mikesphotography]

With the a7rii the crop mode would be like the normal mode in the a6500. In the A7iii the crop mode is worse than the a6500. The best way to think of it is that the a7r cameras have both a full frame and a crop frame camera option because of that high megapixel count. Does that make sense?

[@neilhenderson1766]

Thanks and yep perfect sense - it just makes me think why buy an a7rii and shoot in social when a6500 does it for less with better video ?

[@UfukSahinDenmark]

I have them both and I may confess that I reach more and more to the A7R2. I shoot mostly environmental portraits, landscapes and street photo. When I arrive home and put my sd card into my 5k iMac, the photos from a 42 mp Sony illuminated sensor is simply amazing and the possibility to having 18,5 mp files in APS-C mode can be enough reason for me to prioritize A7R2 against A7III. If I only would have one camera, the A7R2 would be my choice. I need a backup camera, otherwise I will sell them both and go for A7R3... just my 5 cents. :)

[@mikesphotography]

I pretty much do the same. Whenever we go travelling, I always take the a7rii and I don’t miss the a7iii at all...apart from the batteries of course!! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@uorv]

i have an a7ii do u think getting an a7Rii is good enough to be an “upgrade”

[@bransoncarlton4939]

The thing I want to know is if the A7iii is going to make better Milky Way shots. When Stacking, I would not use the improved high ISO anyway. Does the larger pixels make a significant difference? It seems you would miss a lot if you wanted to make large prints as well of the night skies....

[@mikesphotography]

It all depends on what size prints you would want to make. If you were stacking, you might as well go the whole hog and get a tracker as well. Then you can shoot with smaller apertures and get much more detail in the night sky.

[@nightcoder5k]

Great info. Thank you. Just wanted to point out that you should use MB for megabytes and Mb for megabits @6:43 Since you speak it out, it's not a problem.

[@mikesphotography]

No worries...I always thought it was Mb for megabytes and mb for mega bits...didn't realise it was full capitals for the former...thanks for pointing it out. 👍 Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@saeedjamshidilotf2033]

I have a Nikon D750 but I want to buy a sony camera. I shoot portrait and commercial photos. is the A7RII is the right choice? or a newer camera is better for me?

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Saeed, For portrait and commercial photography, I'd get the A7riii instead. This has the much better Z battery and the higher megapixel count that will really help in your genres of photography. As soon as I got the A7iii, I didn't want to shoot with the A7rii any more due to the convenience of the bigger batteries ... especially on long shoot days. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@dballering2]

Thank you Mike! I have the A7RIII. I use it primarily for portrait and wedding shoots, and its a wonder piece of gear for both. It does however, kill me when I shoot under stadium lighting that is not set for television. The green and orange casts are horrid! Would love to see a piece about shooting under stadium lighting!

[@mikesphotography]

Hey Davey!! It’s a pretty amazing bit of kit isn’t it! That is one thing I haven’t done yet....I’m trying to get to shoot a sporting event here in December but I haven’t got my press pass yet....if I get in, I’ll definitely make a video on it. 👍it’s so frustrating when the lighting hasn’t been balanced! I shot a wedding video in a castle a few years ago and it had a green tint to the lights coming up from the floor and then bright red heating lamps in the ceiling.....colour balancing was quite an issue with that one so I know your pain!

[@adammckenzie1385]

You stated that in low light you shoot in crop sensor mode...Question, are you referring to video or stills?...even tho at this juncture, you were actually comparing a footage from a7rii with that of a7iii. Need to know urgently...thanks

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Adam, This is for video. Dave dougdale did a big comparison between full frame and crop video modes in low light with the a7rii. For stills full frame mode works better. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@adammckenzie1385]

@@mikesphotography Thanks for the reply Mike, but what was ur experience re noise, shooting in super 35mm mode for stills. What I asking is there a less noise shooting at crop in low light, with still partitcar model, where still are concerned?

[@kennyboston8556]

Looking for a run and gun camera, which do you recommend the a7ii or a7iii? I heard the a7iii does have a place to plug in earphones. I need to shoot in any lighting conditions since I'm planning on shooting in any lighting situation.

[@mikesphotography]

I'd say the A7iii would be good for that. The focussing is better which helps when doing run and gun shooting...the battery is better so less spares to carry...and the stabilization is a little better which will help with closeups. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@Spawn674]

For video which would do a better job?

[@mikesphotography]

I'd say the a7iii. 👍

[@Spawn674]

@@mikesphotography The a7rII isn't horrible though is it? I got a good deal on one was going to use it for mainly video/ backup.

[@mikesphotography]

Not horrible at all. The a7rii is a great camera. I used it for video for years...the a7iii just has a few things that make the job a little easier, but when it comes to video quality, they are very similar. 👍

[@Spawn674]

@@mikesphotography Thanks

[@robs9516]

very well presented, snappy and very informative, thank you

[@mikesphotography]

And thank you for watching Rob. 😁👍

[@asmediahub]

Finish the best Sony A 7 R ii or Sony A7iii , with a proportion of shooting products and videos are few

[@mikesphotography]

If mostly video, a7iii. If a lot of product shots, the a7rii...with lots of spare batteries. 👍

[@radelarosa97]

What’s good for music videos????? I’m just trying to make a drum channel, but stuck between these two. I really don’t mind the battery or anything with a dual slots. Just want to be able to have 4k videos.

[@mikesphotography]

For an application like that, they will both do a great job. The focussing system is a little better with the A7iii, but as you'll be sat in a similar position behind your kit, It would probably be best to set the focus to manual anyway so it doesn't hunt say if your arm or a stick comes in-between your face and the camera. I found in shooting my tutorials, I prefered the A7iii. WIth the battery, it might not seem like much, but if you are just finishing off a piece and you have to stop to change the battery, it can get frustrating...and this happened with me quite a few times when I used to film these with the a7rii. I hope that helps. 😁👍

[@SarathKumar-uf5cr]

I have a doubt, whether higher the megapixel means poor performace in low light ?? itseems A7III performance is better than A7RII in low light videos... pls advise

[@mikesphotography]

It depends on which setting you are in. The a7rii works really well in the crop mode in low light, but the A7iii works better in full frame. For video it is very much to do with the pixel density, and that is why the A7siii is the low light king, whereas the A7riv is much better suited to photography. 😁👍

[@TreParker2016]

I shoot fashion photography, beauty, events... I own A7ii and just got a7iii and I’m considering getting the a7rii over the riii because the price just hasn’t come down enough and I think the a7rii would be good second camera.

[@mikesphotography]

Most definitely! The A7rii really is a great second camera...and having those extra megapixels means you can switch to crop mode and still have over 20Mp images to work with...so if you can't get close enough with the lenses you have, this definitely gives you a little more reach. The only downside is the batteries...as soon as I got the A7iii, I found it really annoying having to change those small batteries a lot more than the z type in the a7iii. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@jolucas2395]

Hey Mike, would u still recommend the A7r11 now? The price has come down to around $1200 dollars..... I mostly do landscape and stills.. Thanks

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Jo, For that price it is a really good deal. Just make sure you buy a few extra batteries for it as they do run out quite quickly. The A7rii produces some amazing images and the resolution will make them future proof for a long time yet. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@ahmedsultan4804]

i'm switching from Nikon and i want to know which one is the best for portrait

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Ahmed, Both are very good. When I’m doing a portrait shoot, I always use the a7rii due to the higher megapixel count. With native lenses, the eye autofocus works great on it as well.

[@ahmedsultan4804]

I’m going to buy only one because of money also I want to get good lens so please give me honest advice which one to buy also about lens what to get because my budget is small

[@mikesphotography]

No problem. For budget portrait lenses, the 85mm 1.8 is great as well as the 50mm 1.8. The 55mm 1.8 is amazing but expensive and the 85mm 1.4 is really really expensive!! Which country are you based in?

[@ahmedsultan4804]

Mike Smith I’m from egypt and I own now Nikon d5500 and 50mm 1.8 and 18-300 and I want to move to Fullframe also I want good autofocus and sharp photo specially for eyes so which one to get and be good investment

[@mikesphotography]

If you aren’t printing the images really big, get the a7iii. The focussing system is better and as it only was released this year it will be good for years to come. As you are on a tight budget, I’d get that and the 50mm 1.8 native Sony lens.

[@Boy-NiKo]

Good explanation. I just wondering for beginner like me, should i take A7 series or A7R series? I'm didn't really have a good budget. Which would you recommend if i going to choose the older version of them?

[@mikesphotography]

If you're on a budget, go for the cheaper one. There are plenty of A7rii cameras on the second hand market now so you should be able to pick up a bargain if you look hard enough. Also the A7ii isn't really worth it as it has minimal features compared to the a7iii. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@mblapsiwala]

I love your videos & follow your guidance ... Will it be possible for making the same video again at this point of time with new firmware and reduced a7riii price? I thank you again for all your knowledge enriching videos!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks so much. I am thinking of doing another one of these with the a7riii. Maybe sometime in the new year. 👍

[@mblapsiwala]

@@mikesphotography Thanks very much! Please do it according to your convenience!

[@rdmedia7914]

My main activity is commercial video. Which camera do you recommend for that, the A7III or A7RII? Thanks.

[@mikesphotography]

Both are great, but the A7iii has a slight advantage. I prefer the colours out of it and also if you use native lenses, the autofocus is better. Also battery life is a lot better; the smaller one in the A7rii are a pain and you'll find yourself constantly changing them when shooting video. ...also, if you can afford it...the A7siii looks like a fantastic camera for video and it comes out in September. 😁👍

[@GlenD-xp6eu]

I just got the a7rii seems really nice but lots to learn

[@donutboy666]

Hi mike, thanks for the accurate review. I am purchasing an a7rii (used) today, switching from my old a7ii. I mainly do landscapes and stills and really think the higher mpx count is the way to go for me.

[@jasongigg1146]

Hi Mike I have a Sony a7 3. I would like to Start to take some landscape photos and was wondering if I should by Sony ar 2/3 . Just for the 42 megapixel . I’m a bit confused if my sonya7 3 will be good or if the r 2 /3 . Can you help me please with some advice. From jason gigg

[@mikesphotography]

The a7iii is fine for landscape photography. I have made some big prints from it and they look great. After selling my a7rii, I haven't really missed the extra megapixels at all. It would be better to spend the money on some good lenses instead. I hope that makes sense 👍

[@tinplater]

Couldn't pass up a 15K shutter count A7rII on ebay for $950 (Ebay now charges Taxes, another $50). Seems like a great value when your interest is higher megapixel image that allows substantial cropping.

[@mikesphotography]

That sounds like a great deal! Definitely a cheap option for a high megapixel monster!! 😁👍

[@vladborisov2374]

If I have r3 I want to get a 2nd body would it be a good option to go for r2? My company is focused mostly on weddings. Also for my company what would you advise using each one for?

[@anindyanet]

Considering the price of Rii has further dropped in 2020. As of now I see A7iii body @$1698 vs A7Rii body @$1298, is it worth buying A7Rii at this time and saving some money if I only care about still photography and not video ?

[@mikesphotography]

The a7rii is a formidable photography camera with lots of resolution. If you're a stills shooter and you don't need high burst rates, and don't mind having a few spare batteries, then it's a bargain at that price. 👍

[@anindyanet]

Thank you for response and also such a great review video. I also have a few canon lenses that I would like to use with sigma mc-11 adapter. You briefly touched on it on the video that a7iii is better on adapted lenses. Does Rii fail to autofocus with adapted canon lenses ? I have canon 85mm 1.8, 50mm 1.8, 10-18mm etc.

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, glad to help. Unfortunately the a7rii isn't brilliant at all with autofocusing with an adapted lens. I've struggled through a few shoots with the a7rii and the canon 70-200mm f2.8 with the mc-11... but it wasn't much fun. If you're only going to use adapted lenses and you need good autofocus, it might be worth getting the a7iii. 👍

[@craigwilson1604]

Is the a7rii still worth buying today for landscapes and astro??

[@mikesphotography]

Most definitely Craig. The a7rii is a fantastic camera...just make sure you buy some extra batteries for it though as it does churn through them quite quickly. I always used cheaper 3rd party batteries for mine and they worked exactly like the Sony ones. 😁👍

[@jordancruz9843]

Is the A7r2 still relevant in 2023? The negative battery life is what is prevwnting me in getting A7r2.

[@cameron.on.canvas]

Hey Mike! Great video. Do you have a recommendation for someone getting into photographing weddings and engagements but also passionate about landscape, street, and night photography? Thanks!

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much! I'd say get the A7iii. If you want to do weddings, you want to be focussing on the craziness happening around you, and not worrying about how much battery power you have. And to do weddings seriously, you should look at getting two bodies and two lenses. If you have one with a 16-35mm and the second with a 70-200mm (and a 24-70mm in a bag), you'll pretty much have every focal length you'll ever need and you'll be able to switch from super wide to telephoto in an instant. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@ahmedsultan4804]

Hay man how r u I bought a7riii and I choose Tamron 28-75 2.8 and I’m confused between Sony 85 1.8 and Sony 90 2.8 for portrait please advise me and thanks a lot

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Ahmed, I’m good thanks, I hope you are good too. I’d say get the 85mm 1.8 for portraits. The 90mm is good but more specialised for macro work. You won’t get the background out of focus as much as with the 85mm due to the smaller maximum aperture. The 90 is also much bigger than the 85 so for practical purposes I’d go with the smaller 85mm. I hope that helps.

[@michaelwhite1322]

FWIW, I've been VERY pleased with portraits from the 85mm f1.8. I've never used the 90mm. Instead, I have a Pentax 100mm f2.8 macro that works very well as my macro lens. I've used it as a manual lens and its works great. The autofocus is nice to have for portraits, however, hence the 85mm. Eye Autofocus is the best thing since sliced bread!

[@fbmnl3466]

I'm a landscape photographer and a filmmaker. what camera should I buy??

[@mikesphotography]

If I was you I'd go for the A7iii. The filming options are better, the battery lasts a lot longer and the images it produces are great. 👍

[@fbmnl3466]

@@mikesphotography Thank you! Have a great day sir!

[@J-Young_photography]

i use A7R2 as i am using a fair bit of manual lens, so battery is not an issue, normally i use at most 2 battery for a full day of shooting. And i like the Super 35 APSC function, which turn my prime lens into 2 different focal lengths lens. i don't shoot video, so it doesn't worry me too much with the weak video function, after all it is an aged camera. I guess i will wait for A7R4 or A9M2 before i upgrade my body.

[@mikesphotography]

Hi James, I use the A7r2 a lot as well...I was tempted to upgrade it but I never did and I'm still getting some great photos and video from it. It'll be interesting to see when the A7r4 rumours of release will start circulating... Thanks for watching dude! 👍

[@Anpad_Official]

after this clear review, I decided to go for a7iii. thanks

[@neilhenderson1766]

great article - i do 360 photography and currently using an a6300 but thinking of taking a step up and also offering real estate video and photos. I'm thinking the a7 rii based on your review - does that add up?

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks Neil! That sounds like a good plan. You can't go far wrong with either to be honest and the extra megapixels will definitely help with the real estate. Also in crop mode, you'll be able to keep shooting with your A6300 crop lenses and still get a decent megapixel count. 😁👍

[@ThreeNeedles]

Hello Mike Great video but I still can’t decide. As a food & travel content creator, I frequently shoot my own recipes, plates at restaurants and travel photos. My aspiration is to continue shooting this type of content and also move towards producing travel prints and film short cinematic travel videos. Any thoughts on which body to go for?

[@mikesphotography]

Haha! It's always an impossible decision to make...😫...but to be honest, they will both do a fantastic job. With your food photography do you do a lot of Birdseye shots? If so, the a7c might be an idea with the flippy screen...🤔...I've been using it a lot recently and it really is growing on me. It has better autofocus than the a7iii and the giro data is fantastic for stabilising b-roll... If the a7c is out of your budget, I'd go for the a7iii second hand as there should be a few on the market at a really good price. 👍

[@ThreeNeedles]

@@mikesphotography Firstly thanks for replying so quickly. Think I’m going to go with the A7iii as I can get it used for £1300 from reputable cameras shops locally

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, sounds like a good plan...and that's a fantastic price for the a7iii!! 😁👍

[@simeongurr7169]

Hi there! This was the perfect video for me as I needed to compare these two cameras as I need an upgrade. I currently shoot with the canon 5diii and it is really showing its age, especially in low light. The question I would like to ask is which camera would you recommend. I will be moving over from canon and will be using canon lenses, so I initially thought the a7iii would be best, however I mainly shoot landscapes and could really benefit from the greater megapixel count. Which would you say is the better option overall? I still feel that the a7iii is the better choice but just wish I could afford the a7riii and have all the above. Thanks in advance.

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Simeon, I'm glad my video has helped! Id still say go for the A7iii. It works much better with the Canon lenses and you can then slowly change your lenses over if you feel the need to. Just make sure you get the mc-11 sigma adapter as that seems to be the best and most reliable. As for the megapixels, if you've come from the 5diii, the A7iii will give you a very similar sized image. I hope that helps 👍

[@healing2gether]

Great video Mike! I’m coming over from the micro 4/3 world, so either way there will be noticeable changes for me. But I am doing mainly studio work, headshot, fashion and glamour. From the sound of it I think I would benefit from the larger sensor of the AR2, for photography. Would you agree?

[@mikesphotography]

It depends on how quickly you shoot. If you’re slow and controlled, then the rii would be perfect. If you fire through lots of shots and run fast paced high energy shoots, the a7iii might be better. Do you have any camera hire shops near you so you could try them both?

[@TheWay-up777]

Which do you recommend for weddings and portraits a7iii or a7rii?

[@irzifahrezianshari7876]

How about for landscape and potrait . I like shoot landscape and potrait not for video. Which is better a7rii or a7iii?

[@mikesphotography]

For landscape and portrait I'd say the A7Rii...and if you have a little more money, the A7Riii has come down in price now the A7Riv has come out. Thanks

[@ankonpurkayasthabd7855]

I’m gonna buy a Sony camera … Please tell me which is best both of them for 2022 ??

[@mikesphotography]

I'd go for the A7iii. With the better batteries and focussing ... and the more manageable file sizes, it is just a better camera. Also since the A7iv came out, there will be plenty to choose from at good prices. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@ankonpurkayasthabd7855]

@@mikesphotography Thank you ☺️ Brother

[@GiorgiAptsiauriX]

Dude, the link is dead, can you update?

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Giorgi, That is strange, I just checked the link and it is working ok on google chrome, firefox and safari. What were you trying it from and what country are you in? (I only ask this as some countries block certain websites) Thanks

[@GiorgiAptsiauriX]

@@mikesphotography Jesus Christ, from proxy it works. From my network, it just does not connect from any browser or device. This is Georgia (country), no websites are blocked here, certainly not dropbox or bitly. This is really strange. Thanks.

[@mikesphotography]

That's really strange...not sure why that would happen... Glad to hear you got the files though. We've been to Georgia...loved the country and the people!! 😁👍

[@GiorgiAptsiauriX]

@@mikesphotography Wow! glad to hear that.

[@RuturajMokashi]

Thanks Mike, the video is really insightful. I am in the dilemma of choosing between A7r II and A7 III. I am an novice photographer and wish to purchase a good camera just for the hobby. I like to shoot landscape, nature, street and city life. I won’t be using the camera often. Which one do you recommend?

[@mikesphotography]

I'd recommend getting the A7iii. The autofocus is much better and the bigger batteries make it so much nicer to shoot with. I took mine out the other day and only had one battery with me, all day; whereas if I had the A7rii, I'd have had to take at least three batteries if not more. Just less hassle with the a7iii. 👍

[@ryantxng9091]

hey Mike, I'm thinking of getting a camera to shoot like traveling photos with me and my family. i doubt i would do long hour vlogging, but i will take short videos during important moments. I was wondering which would you recommend? 1) A7 RMK ii ( 550 USD ) 2) A7 MK iii ( 1175 USD ) 3) A7 RMK iii ( 1175 - 1321 USD ) Any help from others are greatly appreciated too! I am a beginner who is looking to go into photography over the upcoming years!

[@mikesphotography]

Hye Ryan, Out of those three, I'd go with the A7iii. It has a great focussing system, the battery is big enough that you won't have to worry about it and the megapixel count is good, but not too big that your computer might slow down a bit with it. Another one to think about is the A7C. That is basically the A7iii in a smaller body, but with a better focussing system ... although because it is still pretty new, you will pay a bit more for it. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@ryantxng9091]

@@mikesphotography tysm Mike, one last question if it was between A7 MK2 and A7 MK3 which eould better suit me?

[@mikesphotography]

The MK3 is so much better than the mk2, so if you can afford it, go with the A7iii.

[@ryantxng9091]

@@mikesphotography alright, thank you!

[@UncleAlpha1]

Hey Mike! Why not just get both! 1 for primary and 1 for back up! :)

[@mikesphotography]

Amen brother! That’s what I did!! 😎👊

[@brettwalker6618]

Hey Mike, I'm looking at upgrading from my Sony A6000 to an A7R II. I shoot photos primarily so video is not really a concern of mine. I mostly shoot portraits, landscape, and cars (both rolling and stills) but I rarely go over the medium shooting speed on the a6000 which I'm guessing is around 7 or 8 shots per second. I have also been able to find the A7R II for around $800 to $900 USD which is very affordable. I guess my only real concern is if the A7R II will be able to keep up with new tech because I wouldn't be upgrading for a few years.

[@mikesphotography]

If you're used to the a6000, the a7rii will be very familiar to you. The frame rate in the fast mode is at about 5 shots per second so that would be a bit slower, but you would see quite an increase in quality and in the ability to crop in and getting closer in lightroom to check the focus and details. I still use my a7rii today, especially for portraits and landscape and I think it'll be still good in years to come. You could compare it to the new tech but if you look at the images it can produce, I think it would be hard to tell the difference. 👍

[@ovela0380]

I intend to use the camera for food, automotive and jewelry photography, which one you think would do best?

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Oscar, I’d say the a7rii for those subjects. My friend does a lot of macro photography and he won’t use anything but his a7rii! 👍

[@dbreddbred6801]

Hello Mike, I recently got to view this amazing review! Suggest I pick the right camera! I own an a74 now which I use for photos and videos and it is a wonderful camera. I do event photography, Though I use it for both photo and video in events I sometimes have to use a gimbal, and for the next 30 mins, I may have to take pictures using flash. For that, I keep changing lenses and flash again and again! I plan to buy an a7Rii for a photo camera so I can use an a7iv for video. Am I too late in 2023 to get an a7rii for a photo camera or do you suggest the newer model a7riii/a7iii/a7riv/a7c? please advise Ps: my event photos are not used to print

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks very much!! I'd say to get either the A7iii or the A7C as a second camera. These are both much better than the A7rii especially if you are not printing your photos. And thinking about it, the A7iii is good, but if you are used to the A74, the A7C would be closer with the better focussing system, but then there are sacrifices with the lack of custom buttons and a good viewfinder. I shoot video with the A7C and photography with the A74 and it is a really good combo to have. Also for video, I use the gyro stabilisation and this has meant I no longer need to take a gimbal with me which you get in the A7C and the A74. This isn't so good in low light situations, but if you are shooting with a decent amount of light, it works surprisingly well. All of my walking shots in my latest videos are shot like this, without a gimbal. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@dbreddbred6801]

@@mikesphotography Thanks so much! This will help

[@alejandroma1]

Nice video, a have 2 Sony A7 and just sell my canon 6D and want another Sony camera between one of the two you talk about, I make food and architecture photos so which one you think I should buy, just use zeiss lenses and Gmaster for the Sonys hope you can help me cause I want to buy the camera the next week, thanks in advance

[@mikesphotography]

Thanks Alejandro, For food and architecture, I’d use the a7rii. As it’s a low stress environment where everything is controlled, you can take your time and you’ll really see the benefits of the extra megapixels, especially with the top quality glass you have. One thing also to look into is the price of the a7riii now the a7riv has been released. It should knock the prices of all its predecessors down now it is on the market. I hope that helps. 👍

[@alejandroma1]

@@mikesphotography thank you, I just check the price of the A7RIii and its 350usd morethan the A7III, so maybe I'll make the effort and buy that, as you mention I do not have to be on a rush for my photos so if I can get the extra $ will go for the A7RIII, what do you think. Sorry first of all thank you for your time answering my question. Have a great day and will keep looking What you post here.

[@mikesphotography]

No problem. The a7riii is a fantastic camera and it uses the new z type batteries which are so much better than the small ones in the a7rii...and the focussing system is much better...my friend has it and I really want to upgrade my rii whenever we go out shooting together!! If you can afford it, I'd say go for the riii! :-)

[@photoguy4212]

I shift architecture, nature, landscape and street. Which camera would you recommend?

[@mikesphotography]

Those are four very different genres of photography. For landscape and architecture, more megapixels are good. For nature and street, a quick system is better for capturing those fleeting moments. Both would do a very good job, but the battery life of the a7iii would serve you better and get you shooting for longer.

[@elahehrm2798]

Hi can you guide me I also need the slow motion option and the high quality of photography for product photography Which one to choose

[@elahehrm2798]

Please write to me I don't understand the talk of the clip 😔🙏

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Elaheh, For slow motion, the A7iii is better as the resolution is higher. At 120fps the A7iii shoots at 1080p whereas the A7rii only shoots at 720p...basically a smaller image. As for product photography, the A7rii would be better. Have you looked at the A7riii? I know the price of this has dropped since the Mk4 has come out.

[@elahehrm2798]

@@mikesphotography A7RIII is expensive for me Thanks a lot You are a very good person Good luck🌺🙏👍💚

[@donnafortner7651]

I m a little late to your channel , but AMAZING review, I m a Sony shooter with the A1, A7S3 and A7R2, I traded my a7r3 last year for the A1, I have all native and some non native lenses. My question is I mainly shoot portraits, and very little action shots, and the A1 works fine for that, and was considering trading the R2 for an A3, due to the autofocus and color science maybe being better. I just need a good portrait backup for the A1, it's my main all around camera now, would you keep the R2 or consider trading for the A73? I have a battery grip and several batteries for R2 also. The prices for used A73s are around 1200-1300 US dollars now, and my A7R2 is selling used for $700-850. Just wanted your opinion on what you think might be the best route to go, and thanks again for any suggestions

[@mikesphotography]

The A3 would definitely be a good backup for portraits, also if you are used to the R2, how about the R3?

[@vincebaldwin2829]

Thanks for the video. I’m undecided. I will be shooting portraits, weddings and boudoir. Nothing fast moving. Also where can I find the best deals?

[@mikesphotography]

It’s a hard choice to make but sometimes you just have to take the plunge. Where do you live? I buy a lot of my kit off eBay and then my local camera store is good as well.

[@pierrep2621]

Hi Mike, great video... it helped me a lot, but there is one thing I still don't understand... does the 7Rii need a longer exposure time than the 7iii to get an equally bright picture due to the smaller pixels of the sensor? I need to find a good compromise between exposure time, noise and image quality for northern lights photography (those things can be pretty fast sometimes)... Thanks in advance.

[@mikesphotography]

Hi Pierre. Good question....No, there's no change in exposure times between these two cameras. I have been out at night and used both the a7iii and the a7rii and used exactly the same settings for milkyway photography. Ah, I really want to get the opportunity to photograph the northern lights...maybe once all the airlines start flying again!! Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@tgchism]

Mike, thanks so much for the video! I looking to upgrade from an A6000 so I'm sure either would be a great camera upgrade. I typically like to shoot scenic or landscape images with occasional portraits all non profossional it's all a fun hobby for me. I have been using a lot of vintage lenses and like to focus myself usually. I currently only have the Sony 35mm 1.8 and Sigma 16mm 1.4 with auto focus. My main reason for looking at the full frame is to regain the full frame capabilities of the vintage lenses. The only draw backs for me that I saw for the A7rii were the battery life and low light capability compared to the A7iii. Also the two slots for memory card. What are your thoughts? Thanks again!

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, thanks for watching! I’d say go with the a7iii. I’ve been travelling with the a7iii instead of the a7rii this summer and I haven’t missed that old beast!! 😆 the batteries in the mkiii are so much better...I struggle to use more than one a day unless I’m on a big hectic shoot! You’ll definitely have a lot of fun with the vintage lenses...I have a couple of canon fd lenses and love the look they give with the full frames. 😁👍

[@youngboy4129]

You've made me make my final decision, im going with the A7iii, Thanks 😊

[@mikesphotography]

Great to hear I could help! 😁👍

[@ManchmalGaming]

It feels like the A7rii is a great option if you will use it mainly for manual focus lenses. Bidding on one right now. :)

[@estherblanco3500]

Hi Mike! amazing video thanks so much! Im still confusing about the RII or 7III. I will use it for underwater photography (caves, open ocean, portraits) and Im worry about the battery life, because I will used for photo and video. I was ready to buy the 7iii but Price of 7rii is lower now . so...still confused! I will used it with the Sony 16-35mm f4 lense. What do you think??? thanks so mucho for your help.

[@mikesphotography]

No worries, how long would you normally be underwater for? The A7rii does eat through batteries, especially with video so if this is a concern, I'd get the A7iii, that thing seems to last for ages! Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@estherblanco3500]

@@mikesphotography About 100minutes in total with surface time. (I cant change batteries on board). But, I think im already decided fot the 7III. thaaanks so much for your help!!

[@tashak8491]

Excellent review but still can’t decide I currently have the a77ii. So lots of A mount g lenses and a sigma 500mm f4.5. My main focus is wildlife and happy with the A77ii. Looking for a second body for general photography landscapes, portraits city scenes etc. Battery life not a major issue, but would like to be able to use my current lenses. I really can’t decide.

[@mikesphotography]

I’d say do some research on how they each work with the A mount to fe mount adapter...my a7rii was a bit laggy when using with the canon lenses and adapter so it would be worth looking into before deciding. I hope that helps. 👍

[@MrHookee]

Thanks great explanation. I currently have the a73 and a6500 as a back up so i was thinking of selling my a6500 and getting the a7rii for back up.

[@mikesphotography]

HI Stephen, That sounds like a plan. I shoot with the a7iii and the a7rii and they work well together. Thanks for watching!! 👍

[@zekirami]

After I see your vedio I feel happy that I bought a7mark3 I wasn't sure which one batter the a7mark2 I like only the 42mp .thanks

[@mikesphotography]

Excellent! Yes, if you don’t need the 42 megapixels, the a7iii does a really great job! 👍

[@duroeulx]

Hi, Mike --- thank you so much for the review! I am coming from A6000 and want to add a full frame, torn between A7Rii and A7iii. Uhm, I shoot mostly food photos, travel, and portrait. My guess is the A7Rii, yeah? And since I have built a good base with lenses on the A6000, I can use most of them on the A7Rii. Thoughts? TIA.

[@mikesphotography]

With your a6000 lenses, I think the a7rii would be a good full frame camera to get. You can still shoot 18mp images in crop mode and when you get some full frame lenses you’ll get the huge 42mp images which would be great for food and portrait images. When I go travelling I do take my a7rii over the a7iii for those very reasons. I have the 10-18mm which is my compact wide angle and then the higher mp count is great for landscapes and having the option of cropping in.

[@duroeulx]

Appreciate the reply! Thank you so much!

[@chandrasekar1578]

Which one is usable for wedding photography ?

[@mikesphotography]

They both are. It just depends, if you need the extra megapixels get the a7rii, if not, get the a7iii.

[@Mysticfly1000]

Hey Mike, love the comparison video. I'm wondering if you can confirm how is the auto focus on the a7rII with 3rd party lenses?

[@mikesphotography]

I'd avoid the a7rii if you rely on autofocusing with third party lenses. I did a couple of corporate photoshoots with the Canon 70-200 f2.8 mkii and the sigma MC-11 and it was hard work ... I basically had to go back to manual focussing ... and hitting the eye for that made it a very hard days work.

[@danielgarza7061]

Hey mike great video i just subscribed... which one is better for cityscapes. I love heights so I climb towers..and I will like to pictures up there

[@mikesphotography]

They’d both be great for that. If you want higher megapixels, go for the a7rii, if you need a fraction better low light and great battery life, go for the a7iii...to be honest you wouldn’t go far wrong with either camera.

[@danielgarza7061]

@@mikesphotography thanks mike im kinda leaning towards the a7iii because like you said its better all around. 2 questions.. do you really think the extra megapixel makes a difference? And what's a good lens to start with for night cityscapes

[@mikesphotography]

The extra megapixel doesn’t really make that much difference. I’ve printed images from both cameras and they’ve come out great. 👍

[@mikesphotography]

And for a lens for night cityscapes...I have the batis 25mm which is fantastic quality...if you need wider, I’d suggest the 15mm Laowa. If you’re on a budget, the 14mm samyang is good.

[@davidmills5185]

Hi Mike. Great video and pleased to subscribe. Currently debating between the two. I only use a Galaxy Tab A tablet for editing using Photoshop Express to download raw files. Do you think that I would have any issues in downloading the 42mp raw images please?

[@mikesphotography]

No worries David, and thanks for subscribing! That's a good question...I don't know how the galaxy would handle them, the best bet is to download the files I have in the link in the description and see how it handles them. 👍

[@davidmills5185]

It works, thank you so much!!

[@nsquezada27]

I've been shooting with a nikon d3300 and have started to hit my limits and would really like a system with better glass available. I just don't know which one, I shoot fine art portraits and I also shoot street so I'm really stuck between the two. I could use the higher mp but I could also very well use the low light and better auto focus. What's your opinion?

[@mikesphotography]

I’d say go with the a7iii, it’s a much newer camera and the focussing is much better. To be honest, you would enjoy both, but with the changes the a7iii has the advantage. 👍

[@nsquezada27]

@@mikesphotography sounds good man that's the one I was leaving towards. Thanks so much man you're a life saver!

[@PlanetIscandar]

I am a owner of an SLT-A77 camera and want to upgrade it by getting a full frame. But all these cameras doesn't have GPS anymore! Is this a joke or what? I found a new A7R II (1400 EUR), but the no-GPS capability and the low FPS (5/sec) demoralized me.

[@mikesphotography]

Hi, So I'm guessing there hasn't been much of a demand for GPS in cameras and that is why it hasn't been continued...I think there is a way of doing it by linking the camera to your phone, but that seems a little too long winded to be connecting it up every time you take a shot. The low burst rate in the A7rii is quite poor compared to other cameras that are about today. I always grab my A7iii when shooting sports or fast moving subjects. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@newlight2564]

Hi Mike, thanks for the comparisons between the two, But I want ask for between Sony A7rii and Canon 90D whic one batter ? I should choose Sony A7rii or Canon 90D right? Thank you so much!

[@mikesphotography]

No worries. It all depends on what you want it for...if you're a hobbyist photographer just getting into photography and want relatively cheap lenses, the 90D is probably the way to go. If you're into landscape photography and/or portraits and want to make big prints form them, the A7rii would be a better bet... On the video side of things, if you want to shoot great quality videos of other people, the A7rii would be better whereas if you're going to shoot vlog style videos for youtube the 90D would be better with its flippy screen. I hope that helps. 👍