The Mirrorless Master - Sony a7R III - My Complete Review

[@snakerambo2]

I switched from nikon to sony when they released the a73 and I am so happy I did. The best camera I have ever owned for the money. Nothing else compares for the money you paid.

[@Rico-ns5dt]

I just found something cool on my a7iii. Which can help when new, lost and frustrated I think. I pushed in the joystick & held it and found that it center focused. So you can always fall back on good old focus and recompose.

[@TheRussLee]

I love that you were not biased and reported your honest experience

[@firstsoldier4257]

thats bullshit you watched sony commercial she said nothing about prices god how old you? first time here! you don't know how youtube works?!15 minutes long she talk about how Sony good is and you saying she is honest!

[@mrmeadowsiscool]

@@firstsoldier4257 who give a shit about prices when that info is literally everywhere. Smart ass

[@hopeulikenudes]

This is a very nice and honest video about Sony cameras. I have been shooting with Canon since the mid 90s. I wanted to upgrade my Canon 60D and get a full frame camera. Then Sony came out with a7lll for $2000 and Cannon did not have anything at that price point. (that could compare with the Sonya7lll) I brought the Sony a7lll 10 months ago. I don't regret it at all I love my Sony a7lll this camera is a beast.

[@jbello9398]

me too, i've been shooting canon full frames for 10 years and now i sold my canon and lenses and bought the a7iii with a samyang 35mm 2.8 lens and I love it. I don't regret it because I needed something lighter for travel and on the go.

[@airdailyx]

Same exact for me. Shooting Nikon for 15 years. They stoped innovating over a decade ago. Sony A7III won me over as it did countless others and now N & C are trying to stem the bleeding with these jokes they rushed to release that are more expensive and are simply mirrorless versions of their DSLR’s. Sad.

[@sjm.photos]

sony for me has just made my workflow so much more efficient I wouldn't change.

[@paulcarney7495]

Dear SnapChick, Thank you very much for this review! I am 52 years old and I have been a photography enthusiast since elementary school. In 1984, at the age of 17 I purchased a Cannon AE-1 Program. I loved that camera and used it until digital cameras came onto the scene about 15 years ago. Back in the days of 35mm film, you couldn't get too experimental with photography because of the costs of the film, the length of time it took to send film off to get developed and get your pictures back, etc. Then as I got into my adult years, life happened: got married, bought a house, started a family, etc. When inexpensive point-and-shoot digital cameras came on the scene, I put my beloved Canon SLR in the closet never to be used again. Then, smartphones replaced my digital point-and-click. And, the quality has gotten progressively better with with new generation of phone. I never imagined that I would ever by an SLR camera ever again. In the last six months, both of my parents have passed away and I came into a little inheritance money. (Not a lot, mind you. Certainly nothing life altering). Additionally, my wife and I just made our final mortgage payment on our house last month. Lately, I have started thinking again about my passion for photography and my desire to "take it to the next level". I began watching KZbin videos (including this one), as well as reading a lot of information on the internet. I had considered purchasing a Canon DSLR. I also know a lot of Nikon people, and thought about giving that brand a try as well. Sony was not really on my list. However, I kept hearing buzz about the a7Riii. I vacillated between Canon and Nikon, but Sony kept moving up in my list. It seemed that Sony offered the most features to please any photographer/videographer of any skill level. I watched this video a second time, and I decided that I was going to go with Sony. Although money is always an object, I "load[ed] up on Sony gear." I am so happy! (However, I'm sure that I would have been happy with Canon and Nikon as well). I'm a bit overwhelmed right now, but I have already taken lots of pictures (something that was not possible back in the days of film) and have made huge improvements in my abilities. Thank you very much for this video!

[@LeighAndRaymond]

Thanks so much for sharing this with me. My heart goes out to you for your loss. I'm glad I could help you pursue your passion for photography! :)

[@jebeq2007]

Very well said. Being loyal to one brand is only a disadvantage to anyone's photography. I have shot Canon, Fuji and now Sony. I follow the brands that pioneer technology and work for my advantage.

[@Sam-mc2dk]

A balanced review. Sony has shaken up the photography world with their advancements in mirrorless technology. It is exciting to see what they come up with next and with the competition from Nikon and Canon in the mirrorless game it is only going to push Sony to be even that more innovative.

[@GaryWalters]

Very honest and fair evaluation. We need more reviews like this on the net

[@madmike2881]

Thank you for your review, it was nice to hear a good review from a professional photographer as new buyers are swamped with choices and unless you are a professional it is hard to know if you are buying the right kit. Two weeks ago I bought the Sony a7Riii and the 24-105 F4 lens (after much research and deliberations). At first I was nervous buying an F4 but I figured that I might be able to compensate with higher ISO’s for indoor and night shots but I really struggled with this lens and was not happy with the noise in the night shots. After further deliberation in the first week, I brought the lens back and instead bought the 24-70 F2.8 GM you reviewed and now I could not be happier! As for the menus, if you look at them as a list of options that you can customize you buttons with then you realize that you can preset many custom settings into one button and it is really quick to set those up. For example I set setting 1 up for sports shooting with a bunch of settings and if I see something I want to shoot quickly, I just switch it to 1 and about 10 settings are automatically changed (and you can change a setting like shutter speed on the fly if the preset is not what you want). Thanks again for your review.

[@keeblerhunts]

I shot Pentax before. Great brand. Fantastic value for the money. My camera was older, I wasn't heavily invested in lenses and I didn't find their bodies were up to speed for wildlife photographer - particularly birds. In wanting to up my game, I looked at the Nikon D580 which is a fantastic camera and system. It felt massive in my (smaller) hands. The images were amazing, but it didn't feel right. I picked up the A7III when it came out and played with an A9. I decided on the A9 for the no blackout shooting, 20 fps, silent shooting, wicked AF and the smaller body. Some folks say the menu is daunting which it is at first, but there are 4 or 5 customizable buttons so now I have it configured for the way I shoot. It was a big purchase decision, but I don't regret it at all. For BIF (birds in flight), it is fantastic. I'm sure the D850 would be as well, but for me, going the Sony route had made me one happy photographer. I'm just waiting for some longer lenses to be released :) Oh and the current eye AF is amazing for people - it picked up the eyes of parachuters walking back from the tarmac when they were 150 yds out! IF Sony is able to implement that feature for wildlife....it will be an absolute game changer. Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and if you don't, have a great day!

[@seng-hongngauv5306]

I’m sold! After so many reviews, yours is so simple to absorb, no wonder lady teachers are outnumbered.

[@motebike]

I commend your reviews. No fanfare or needless and many times irritatingly loud background music where the voice is the most essential part of a review such as this one. Personally, I have tried most technologically advanced cameras but I always go back to my dark horse, the NX1, and its magic continues to amuse and warm my heart. It is true that the best camera is the one you are holding in your hand.

[@marktollefson3311]

I recently used an a7r3 for a dance event. The eye autofocus was quite helpful and easier than the D810 that I have used for this type of photography. Another advantage is that in taking family photos, smaller cameras tend to make people more at ease, especially when shooting in silent mode.

[@possisvideos]

Nice comments. I also switched from Canon to Sony A7RII and now A7RIII. Its light, and the files and lenses are stellar. Especially the 24mm GM and I love the 100-400.

[@johnjgilchrist]

It's nice to see someone being totally honest about gear. I got the feeling that you didn't miss anything, covering all the ins and outs. Well done, you now have a new subscriber.

[@V8rgr8]

Hi, I am going between two systems, and besides the lack of lens options, I like the Nikon Z7. The Sony A7R III is also a contender. What do you think between the two about color science, button placement, and ergonomics? These two cameras seem to be very close, since you have both, you have a good feel for both camera systems. Any opinions would be helpful. Thanks!

[@jody1622]

Thank you! I switched from Nikon to Sony a6000 after I hurt my wrist and couldn't use my Nikon full frame. When the Sony a7III came out I made the total jump. My experience was much like yours. It took me a while to master but now I'm all set up and just have to save my $$$ for more lenses 🤗.

[@organicskincare]

A7R III all the way + sony's GM glass is second to none.

[@maxfactor4209]

expect GM 24-70... kinda meh

[@caldera878]

Expensive

[@MarcTelesha]

I have to say I still miss my Pentax primes, but the Sony lens are really amazing but extremely expensive.

[@Stefan1968ful]

Really? New for me. I just sold all my Sony gear because not just the build quality and weather resistance sucks, also the customer service is basically non-existent. Bottom line: Sony is a toy camera system. I removed it from our portfolio of professional tools.

[@Stefan1968ful]

Oh wonderful. Another one of these stupid and ignorant Sony Fanboys. Or should I call you better a Spermboy?

[@josephpeppard561]

Hi Lee, I too have recently added Sony bodies and lenses to my collection. As a travel photographer I wanted lighter equipment and the Sony mirrorless system really fit the bill. I love the Sony a7R lll for travel photography. The Sony and Zeiss lenses I've been using are excellent and compare favorably to Canon and Nikon's best lenses. Thank you for an informative and entertaining video. Great work Lee.

[@mlalescu]

Very good and unbiased review, especially since your are a long time Nikon shooter.

[@The_Essential_Light]

I agree with everything you said. This was a very good video. I have a Sony A7iii and it is the best solution for someone who does photos and video. I recently used it with the 24mm 1.4 on a all day shoot and continuously alternated between stills and video. I shot 1080 60fps, 120fps and 4K 30fps by utilizing the M1 and M2 presets on the control dial. The 24mm 1.4 has become my favorite lens and stays on the camera most of the time. I don’t need or desire to have the resolution of the A7R3.

[@buckrodgers2303]

Hi I'm seriously considering the A7iii, please see my comment above. I am concerned about the weather sealing. What types of conditions have you been shooting/filming in? Your feedback would be most appreciated, as you are using the A7iii not the A7Riii, and it's the A7iii that I am most interested in. Many thanks.

[@saadazzahrani]

@@buckrodgers2303 I have used the a7iii in light rain with a non-weathersealed lens (the 85mm f1.8) and it worked great. (It was on a beach so it was quite humid that day and it survived both the humidity and the light rain).

[@buckrodgers2303]

@@saadazzahrani thanks for the reply. I'm guessing the sand at the beach wasn't an issue either. This camera keeps sounding better and better

[@buckrodgers2303]

How was the 1080p 120fps? Some say it's not that good, but the footage I've seen so far looks great

[@saadazzahrani]

@@buckrodgers2303 The older Sony models had bad 120 FPS video quality. (It wasn't bad persay but it was noticeably worse than the 30 or 60 FPS). On the newer models it has been fixed and it's very good. It's not the best 120 FPS, though the overall video quality is excellent compared to my a6300 (which still is very good BTW). I can't recommend this camera enough if you're a hybrid shooter. But I'd also take a look at the Fuji X-T3 if you're shooting video more than stills.

[@doplinger1]

Congrats - this is by far the best “review” I’ve ever seen you do. Very well thought out and thorough without getting bogged down with specs. It’s nice to get an honest opinion from someone who uses other systems and is well equipped to do comparisons. Well done!

[@jaybanzia]

You should really take a look at the a7III after spending so much time on the a7RIII. The features they packed into at 2K camera is phenomenal. Having switch to Sony from Canon, Its a complete evolution. It's only real flaws are still no flip out monitor and a dismal option for time-lapse, but still a beast.

[@Ninochew]

And also the lack of touch screen abilities when they have a great smart phone department.

[@caldera878]

Sony color science is a huge drawback still.

[@toddysurcharge771]

@@caldera878 as is there very small lineup of full frame lenses (excluding third party). its why metabones are so popular

[@airdailyx]

If you shoot RAW, color science doesn’t really matter.

[@jaidamann8365]

@@caldera878 I shoot RAW...

[@MrCROBosanceros]

This is the first video from you that completely looks and sounds like a typical infomercial.

[@DeusExAstra]

I switched from Canon to the A7III when it came out, and I can tell people that it's an amazing camera. No regrets whatsoever, especially not after seeing the disappointment that is the EOS-R. The only modification I made was to add a base plate so that I have extra room for my pinkie, and now it pretty much fits my hands perfectly. Love the customization options and all the features, and of course the image quality is the best you can get at almost any price.

[@gudkarma4life]

Articulate and non biased review Love that - can you do a set up tutorial on the A7R3 for us beginners please ?

[@movieman2009]

What was your deciding factor to get the A7R3 over the A73? Do you ever use Batis lenses? Ive been eyeing the 40 mm, but am not sure

[@Seriouslybadd]

One of the best reviews I've watched! keep up the good work!

[@PhilT993]

Well done review. You nailed it. Very accurate review, based on my experience with mine after switching from Canon last July.

[@allenpoulson6203]

I recently changed from Nikon to the Sony A7riii and am so happy that I did! I know the camera is just a tool, but there are tools and favourite tools; and this camera is the dog‘s cahoona‘s! A must try and a must keep!

[@BobStCyr]

Excellent review, but given that you have the Nikon z7 you left out the comparison- they are about the most direct competitors out there,... I'm mostly a travel shooter - like to take photos in travels around the world and do large (and smaller) prints to hang on the walls to reminds us of our trips. I get some pretty good stuff from my relatively basic DSLR but I know that I often miss shots due to it's slower autofocus and weak low light capabilities. I do some landscape photos as well and these two cameras are pretty comparable but which is the one for me? From the reviews it seems like the Sony autofocus beats the Nikon and given that with travel photos you often don't have long to grab the camera and get the shot I think that pushes the Sony ahead for me. Given your experience with both, would you agree?

[@MOVIMKR7]

I use to watch a frizzy Afro white guy who claims to know photography. With all the negativity, well I came upon your channel How awesome are your so positive which is stellar , big fan will keep watch.

[@camerapunk4109]

Would love for Sony to have a way to protect the sensor when switching lenses. Canon found a way with the eos r. Also would like to see stronger build quality and weather proofing

[@davidschloss2656]

pr guy that set up Leigh's trip to Sedona here - keep in mind that the mechanical shutter is very fragile. It's much more prone to damage by being poked than a sensor is by being touched. It might reduce dust from hitting the sensor (though much of the dust is attracted to the sensor from inside when the sensor is imaging through the electrical charge in the sensor) but it exposes a really sensitive part. The reason the Canon changes the aperture and gives a warning when you shut off is that if you pointed the camera at the sun with a telephoto with the shutter closed, it'll burn a hole in it pretty fast. It's the same reason that people shouldn't point their cameras at the sun during eclipses. Add to that the precise nature of the blades on the shutter, and now that's exposed to the elements? Shiver. I like the idea of a device that blocks the dust from getting in, but I'm really uneasy with that being the shutter.

[@AllCarsUnited]

@@davidschloss2656 I didn't realize. It was the shutter. I thought it was a separate mechanism. Interesting

[@caldera878]

Needs a *_mirror._*

[@davidschloss2656]

@aperture - it needs a mirror like a Tesla needs a gas engine.

[@airdailyx]

David Schloss good one!! What the next gen needs is a heavy duty dedicated shutter or barn door for this purpose. Sick of getting crap on my sensor all the time.

[@Tsitris46]

I have a a7iii for stills primarily, i will be trying to get into video soon. I like having those options.

[@6gwilliams]

Thanks. I was a longtime pro user of Nikon and Canon gear (40 years) and switched to Sony FF mirrorless back in January 2017 and have never looked back. Love the features, performance and image quality of Sony FF. I have Sony A7RIII and A7III, and looking to add the A9 or the upcoming A7SIII. Also have that new 24mm f1.4 G-Master and the 70-200mm f2.8 G-Master you used,plus the 85mm f1.4 G-Master among my 12 Sony and Sigma lenses. . Cheers.

[@rhamp00]

Well done... I began my switch from Nikon to Sony a little over a year ago... I was heavily invested in Nikon gear and it was almost painful to sell what I had accumulated. I ended up with an A7R3, A73, A6300, A6500, a dozen or so FE lenses and a dozen APC based lenses. I've never looked back.

[@JCANPetros]

Lol I'd love to be your friend. That's a big investment in a new system!

[@PaulCoughlan1]

Spot on review. I just jumped aboard the Sony system with an a7riii. As you may know, they updated the firmware that now has great time-lapse and yes, the animal eye detection. Too bad you can't download a way to flip the screen for self monitoring.

[@carlmcneill1139]

I'm wanting to upgrade to full frame soon and I've been looking at the Nikon d850 and the a7Riii. My main interest is in landscape and nightscape with a minor in portraiture. Nikon is known for their reputation and how tough their cameras are. They have a huge choice of lenses. The problem I see with Nikon and Canon is that for two companies that have been around as long as they have, they should be leading the way. I was really disappointed in what Nikon and Canon came out with lately. Sony on the other hand is way ahead and they're moving forward. Like you said, you're buying into a system which includes future gear and cameras. Sony probably has the best eye AF and the have the lenses to match in the G master lenses. Have you used the d850 and what is your opinion on it? Right now I'm just a hobbyist but I want to step my game up and start doing things my camera can't do. I don't care for video at the moment so that's not a big deal to me.

[@bradleymartin4312]

I had a hard choice between buying the A9 @ $3990 AUD or the A7RIII @ $2900 AUD (Brand new in end of financial year sales). It wasn't easy to pick as I shoot a bit of landscape and action (surfing) and both cameras excel in different areas, but in the end I went for the A7RIII. I prefer the extra resolution 42 mp and dynamic range that the a7riii provides, the ability to use crop mode and still have 18 mega pixels to work with as apposed to 10 on the A9. I effectively have 4 lenses in two now, the 24 1.4 (in crop 36mm ) and 85 1.4 (in crop 127mm) and still retain excellent IQ. The video also has better options to work with. and now we have better eye / animal and face detection along with time lapse recording in firmware version 3. ….and I have an extra $1000 in my pocket to go on a holiday !! Note: A9 if you want to shoot birds or sports or weddings none of which I do.

[@johnfrench6144]

Thank you , going to try get one soon

[@FudruckerActual]

This is a really solid review and I appreciate how straight to the point you are. subbed!

[@nanunino01]

Excellent review, loved it. Straight, non-preferential and balanced.

[@johnbeddome2249]

Thank you, I feel better about going to the A7R3 about a month ago.

[@mjfotografiedeNeuried]

Do the switch, did it from Nikon 2 years ago and I `ve never looked back; good review!!!

[@dazchannelofficial5840]

Thank you for ur time Does it over heat

[@doubleeagle9722]

Excellent opinion and non-biased experience have helped me to move to make a discussion to buy Sony

[@allisontripi]

This is so elegantly done. Thank you for this review.

[@trevorwarner6196]

I realize that the A7iii is very much improved over the A7ii. I am only intrrested in image quality. Is the 7iii image quality better? And thanks for your informative videos

[@axiomaticclarity324]

Good and exhaustive review. I had a similar experience with the Sony menus but came to appreciate the plethora of options they give when I started to get a grip on the meaning of each item. This camera can get very nuanced. Using the slower memory slot to write RAW will slow down the whole camera system to allow for discharging of the buffer. Put your RAW on the faster slot [slot 1] and use the other [slot 2] for backing up your JPEGs. Also, many recommend [even Jason Lanier does] to use the compressed RAW because of the more manageable file size and the fact that you can hardly ever notice any meaningful difference and they may be right at first but upon editing your RAW in Camera RAW you notice that the 14-bits uncompressed file really give you a world of flexibility.

[@alanwillis5509]

A7RIII and A9 are now rather old technology. I bought my A9 in May 2017 over a year and a half ago. ( still ahead of Canon & Nikon full frame mirror-less ) The next faze of Sony Alpha products, about 3weeks time, will blow us all away, and set new standards for the photographic industry. Because Sony are the largest sensor maker in the world, producing them for many brands including Nikon, they have huge technical advantages, and the best are always kept for Sony products. One last point, because the A9 has 2 extra dials, my menu, and customising buttons for almost everything plus function menu, It is rare I need to enter the main menu.

[@botstudioz]

I am a Film maker and I just purchased the SONY A7R3. The G Master Lenses are very expensive but I would like to know what lens I can start with or what 3 Lenses are the most important for me to purchase. All listed according to order of importance. Secondly, I purchased Rokinon Lenses for my SONY A7R3. Can I get full capabilities from that?

[@buckrodgers2303]

I am strongly considering the A7iii. Currently a Nikon d7200 shooter with some Nikon, Tamron and Sigma lenses and want to make the progression to Full Frame. Mirrorless certainly seems to be the future and Sony are definitely innovating whereas Nikon and Canon are playing catch up. My only real concern is the weather sealing. The A7iii appears to have everything else I could possibly want from a camera for many years to come, but as I understand it there are some doubts about it's ruggedness. What were your experiences like? (Wet, dust, hot, cold, fresh water vs coastal conditions) Ps- What adapter should I be looking at for the lenses I already own( while I'm saving up for Sony lenses)

[@bene_eins1308]

7:50 I personally had the exact opposite experience: I had a Nikon d700 with batterygrip and the 24-70mm f2.8 for a shooting over the weekend. It was wonderful. After the weekend I got my Sony a6300 and wanted to shoot. It felt like nothing and I just couldn't take myself serious... It was extremely weird...

[@Ruscombephotos]

Thanks for a great all-round and independent review. Can you say something about it’s ruggedness and weather-proofing? I wonder if this would be a good choice for a news photographer. I know many portrait shooters and landscape photographers have taken to it and I know some sports snappers that photographed the World Cup and Wimbledon tennis this year were using Sony A9s for the first time.

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I did have it out in some snow and rain and didn't have any issues. With anything though, you have to be reasonable about how wet the gear gets.

[@Honkus]

A wonderful video. I am currently a Fuji X-H1 shooter with quite a few Fujil lenses and have mostly been very happy. However...the full frame higher resolution itch has been showing up. THE optionS of the z7 and Sony A7R iii has me debating switching. Starting to sell some gear with intent to buy Fuji 8-16 already has me on the sale path... What would you suggest between z7 and Sony A7R III. ...that Sony 24 1.4.... I am mostly a landscape and macro shooter with small amounts of street and portrait.

[@jimioutback]

Hey SnapChick! I just sold my D810 planning to move to A7R3 for the IBIS, for the focus peaking, for 4K video, for better highlight recovery (the D810 blows highlights way too readily in bright blue skies), and for a colour balance that gives much more natural blue skies compared to the D810. Now I'm looking closer at the A7R3, and most of the photos I see on line from it look less sharp, flat, green tinted at times, and noisy/grainy at base iso compared to the iso 64 I shot nearly everything at on the D810 as I'm a heavy tripod mounted landscape shooter 95%. While IBIS would be great, these A7R3 weaknesses, not to mention dust on the sensor, ruining video, are making me look at the D850 instead, though I expect the D810 issues to be replicated there. Do any of my A7R3 hangups (grainy, flat, unsharp, color-tinted) ring familiar with your experience ? Ta, Jim

[@LeighAndRaymond]

In short...no. The color science on the Sony cameras is definitely different from Nikon and takes some getting used to (like everything else when switching systems). :)

[@Dreulma]

Wonderful to have a snap-CHICK! Our for the most smaller female hands, this is important. Got Sony yesterday. Fully agree with this verdict. Ps I am a Pentax full frame shooter. Was looking for lighter and smaller.

[@bajeeeeeee]

Very nice review. Impressed by it. Thx for the infos!

[@Miguelx501]

You're awesome!! Very simple and straightforward :D

[@andrewmadden8258]

Im new to photography and dont want to spend a fortune on a camera what would you recommend under £1000 for mainly holiday snaps and mountainous but night shots also?

[@AlexPotemkin]

I can confirm everything. I'm the long-time and loyal Canon user. I loved Canon's DSLR and I still. I was forced to switch to Sony A7RII years ago because my video needs. And for almost 3 years I struggled with this "piece of technology". The camera was so unusable... Unusable at all. The worst photographer's nightmare. I hated it, and I still. When it finally died, I was even relaxed... But it was unexpected and unfortunate event, and the only replacement option at this point was... Sony again, by many reasons. A7RIII. I was really concerned about it. But I found that it's the totally different beast. It looks like A7RII but it doesn't. I'm going to love this camera finally. So, I awaited for a Canon camera which will fit my needs and workflow... But now I'm not so sure if I need it. I still like Canon's ergonomic and colors science (even with RAW it is not too important), but Canon abandoned me. And I will, probably, abandon it back. The new Sony can be, finally, considered as a professional tool.

[@thomvarga5213]

Very nice review. Looking at your pictures and videos I'm thinking you live in the Phoenix area. I have hiked many of those areas in your pictures. Right now I'm considering an a7rlll and a Mavic 2 pro and I have a P1000 so right off I found all the info I needed. Thank you, If you need some hiking suggestions let me know.

[@dm976]

Quick Sidenote: Set your Key-Functions to the Fn-Button-Menu- You can access it and make changes while the Buffer is clearing. Keep shooting ;)

[@allenschneider1847]

I'm a serious amateur and family photographer, I'm presently considering getting either a a7iii, a6500, or xt3. In terms of features and usability do you have a recommendation? The a7iii is impressive but seems a bit overwhelming and overkill given my interests and skill level.

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I think your goals as a photographer are definitely something to consider when choosing a camera. You will be able to capture beautiful images on any of the three you mentioned. I suggest getting each in your hands in a shop or if a friend has one - see if one camera seems easiest for you to use. Any camera will take time to learn but you may find that you like having one in your hand above the others. Beyond that, take a look at lens selection. Other questions to ask yourself are... how much do you want to spend and which brand/line seems to have the lenses that make the most sense for you?

[@allenschneider1847]

@@LeighAndRaymond just curious as to if you had an opinion regarding the a7iii vs the nikon z6. I think I might prefer the nikon but have heard that the autofocus isn't as efficient as the Sony. Do you have experience with either of these two?

[@DigitalSacalait]

Nicely thought out and explained. I've invested in the crop sensor Sony system and it's all-pro.

[@moondawson2165]

Hi, what software do you use in editing your photos please?

[@LouieBaLLz]

I love mt Sony gear, but wish it had Nikon level weather sealing. I get nervous when the weather gets bad and normally will hide till it passes.

[@msgaltman3075]

Can someone please tell me if/how you deal with the horrible EVF quality when viewing high contrast landscapes scenes. I've read dozens of forum discussions to try to figure out if the shimmering effect seen in the EVF when viewing scenes like forest/grass in bright light is normal or caused by a setting. People have recommended certain setting changes, and I've tried them all, but nothing works. The EVA is almost unusable outside. Inside it's fine.

[@shanehuxham4216]

Hi Lee. Just looking at getting An R4 or an R3 for Astrophotography and want to make large prints. In your view what is the best for ultra low light Astrophotography with little noise. Kind Regards Shane.

[@srb980]

thanks for a great, candid and thoughtful review

[@RishmeSheriff]

As usual all round fair review

[@LeighAndRaymond]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@giangvu7902]

Awesome review. Sony do make great cameras!

[@mahdiali6732]

Hi. This is a very late question. Would u prefer the Sony A7riii over the Nikon d850?

[@LeighAndRaymond]

If I could only have one, I would personally prefer the a7R III because of the autofocus and video capabilities. However, I've used both and they are both great cameras and a large part of your choice would fall to personal preference and how you will use the camera.

[@youknowwho9247]

How is continuous focus tracking in dim light for stills compared to the D500? Say for photographing fast moving wildlife at dusk or dawn.

[@bassangler73]

I will bet that the D500 smokes it

[@youknowwho9247]

Would be my guess, but I'd like to have the perspective of someone who's used both. I tried the Sony, but only in a controlled setting with people, and in good light.

[@MyMomSaysImSmart]

The a7Riii isn’t as good for that as the a9 or a7iii. That being said, I doubt either would be any better than the D500 for this. It wouldn’t be a reason to switch.

[@outoforder0]

You should try XT3. I know A7R III has huge features but the body is a little bit of a joke. If not for the plastic feeling it would be complete package. Fuji's on the other hand has metallic feeling.

[@guillermobecher2848]

I am a happy owner of a riii, basically I use it for portraits and nature landscapes, there is a lot of talk about the topic of the riii AF as its weak point, despite that I try it and coming from a nikon d 7200 I see that the focus is very fast And with many options, face detection, animal eyes, etc, how does it work with the sony G 200-600 lens? be able to use AF well? thanks

[@SfilmujMnie]

headquarters? relly? how big is the building?

[@gersonmadrid6675]

Wow, I am impressed. Excellent video

[@chingsarmiento5791]

i wonder what camera is she using to make this film?

[@alanabley525]

I would love to use my A7R111 wirelessly tethered wit the Imaging Edge but it is really frustrating as it disconnects constantly. Do you have any suggestions; perhaps a wifi extender? Thanks

[@frankparis9408]

Bravo! Honnest and fair. I use A7RIII, I expected a more Nikon-like fan counter experience. All systems produce great pictures. What matters is what the systems offer.

[@town3]

Very nice review keep up the great work.

[@KingofStreet3]

Wait does the A7Riii has dual card slot??

[@esvignettes7592]

We all have you shit for preordering the Nikon Z trash can because it was lack luster and you even gave yourself shit for preordering it, cancelling, and then reordering it over a battery claim. This video is overwhelmingly positive and you can’t deny that if you watched this as a consumer... you’d buy the Sony easily. Undeniably, Sony is leading in every category with a camera (three actually) that is over a year old. The other companies are struggling to build funds by releasing half assed cameras and using hype of “groundbreaking” tech; all they did was change the mount screwing over their loyalists. The decision is simple to switch.

[@StudyYourself]

what an amazing video thanks for the detail description

[@nogroove3819]

Good review. So Sony listened to you and have a better time lapse on the way. Thanks!

[@psmith5353]

Your review was really helpful. Thank you!

[@marksharman8029]

Thanks. This will be helpful for many.

[@amxmm]

Solid review. In case you decide to use Sony more often you may wanna give the Tamon FE 28-75 2.8 a try instead of the clunky Sony 24-70 GM. I had that and sold it, the Tamron is as sharp, much lighter, more compact with fast and reliable AF. And WAY cheaper. Sony's 4mm more WW are not worth the many disadvantages.

[@dannycph]

So you are keeping your Z7 and not switching to Sony ?

[@LeighAndRaymond]

Good question. Currently, I plan to keep the Z6 and Z7, but as I said in the review, I really like this Sony system so we'll see what happens in the future. :)

[@RishmeSheriff]

@@LeighAndRaymond ahh that's a very deplomatic answer but fair play... I love my Z6. And using some of my vintage AIS lens with focus peaking just make me appricated the Z6 more.

[@benjaminmesa1089]

I feel like I'm the only one who who bought this system without the intent to use any modern Sony auto-focused glass, or any autofocus whatsoever. I bought it to slap an old Canon FD 500mm manual focus prime on and do wildlife photography. Well, anyways, rant over. Thank you for the review!

[@lesliedougan2246]

Crisp review thank you.

[@SuperAmazingPower]

I'm watching this video while a little bit drunk but somehow I realized a bunch of things

[@outdoortechtrekguy1029]

Fantastic review decision made :)

[@ssvman100]

Is there still a problem adapting Nikon lenses to Sony bodies?

[@buckrodgers2303]

Good question, I hope you get an answer. I currently own a Nikon d7200 with some Nikon, Tamron and Sigma lenses. I would love to make the swap to the A7iii, but I am quite concerned about this very topic.

[@chucks430]

Is the XQD card compatible with the A7RIII? I just purchased 2 64Gb cards.

[@LeighAndRaymond]

No, it takes SD cards.

[@paulglass9932]

Excellent review, thank you.

[@robertoscimia9563]

we have seen you talking to you and making you shoot with the cameras in your hand. some technical data like example images.

[@PhotoArtBrussels]

Hi Lee. Very nice and informative video. You went through many notes and considerations in making the video. It speaks to your approach to doing your best to keep balance and objectivity, something that is difficult for all of us. Be it for the one or other solution or product. I also use multiple brands, as i have different needs. My Panasonic GH5 is a video master, and because of its crop it is great for my racetrack video work. I recently added a Sony A7 III for photography, and i'm very happy with it. My Canon 80D is getting less used these days, but i'll take it with me as a known backup and to use with the Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens. That lens i also use adapted on the Sony and Panasonic camera's. Just as a note: if ever you get a A7/A9; try the Samyamg AF lenses, i just got the 35mm f1.4 and it performs (greatly) above expectation.