Why I Finally Switched to Sony…(Goodbye Canon)

In this video, I really want to go over why I finally left Canon and switched to Sony after almost 6 years. When looking to upgrade cameras, I went with the Sony A7IV over the Canon R6 MkII, and here's why...
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[@ulyssessait]

I have the same reason as you too... Sold my 80D & lenses, & Im switched to A7iii. bought couple of sigma lenses 35 1.4 DGDN, 85 1.4 DGDN & 28-70 2.8 DGDN. I am super happy. Sigma lenses are great for value.

[@Richoecreate]

Congrats Josh and welcome aboard ! I think you made an awesome decision for the long run !

[@JoshWiniarski]

Thanks, I've been LOVING it so far!

[@heynow2880]

That IBIS is not a problem anymore since firmware 1.6. Also the overheating got fixed with that update on the R5. I have the R5 which I bought after owning 2 A7S3’s. Honestly they are both great in there own ways. If the A7S3 had 33mp it would literally be the perfect camera. I didn’t go for the A74 because it has overheating issues. I do really like Sony and Canon. The IBIS on the R5 is so good that I find myself reaching for it more. That being said my A7SIII has micro jitters but on most shots can be fixed in Catalyst Browse. It think you would have been fine even if you chose the R6. They do have very expensive lenses but that is about to change. They are opening up for 3rd party. Sigma will be the first. Good video on your experience.

[@silentnook4371]

Canon rf is not opening up for 3rd party lenses, that is why Sony is a better option

[@heynow2880]

@@silentnook4371 it is look it up

[@ryanbishop3586]

@@heynow2880 3rd party RF lenses should have been allowed ages ago. It’s going to take Sigma and Tamron time to produce a decent catalog. And the A7IV has better DR than the R6 II, so in terms of video, it’s a better choice

[@heynow2880]

@@ryanbishop3586 I agree. Canon messed up

[@Thiran]

Good and honest video. I am just wondering, have u loocked at the Panasonic? Since u were talking about video a lot.

[@thanoskaukaletos]

Enjoy your new camera! 🎉 I am also considering my options. I am leaning towards Fuji xh2s. It is far superior than anything in the price range with that stacked sensor. Also LUMIX s5iix is a nice idea. Did you consider these two?

[@yohannsphotographyvideogra9542]

go with Sony they keep producing cameras like babies

[@thanoskaukaletos]

@@yohannsphotographyvideogra9542 they surely do but Sony's firmware update support is a joke! 🤭

[@joshmcdzz6925]

@@yohannsphotographyvideogra9542 That's a perception created by sony through the influence of most youtubers.. get out of youtube for a month and check out the real world and you will fast realize that it was all fantancy.. All cameras are great.. Sony is just the best marketer..

[@eduardovisuals]

great video! i’m actually looking to jump ship exactly like you, but have been between the A74 and the SiiX

[@jaydeepjaria8696]

S5m2X is better choice.

[@Andre-Patterson]

Congrats! I bought the R a year after it came out. I just upgraded to the R6 mk2! I don't regret the purchase. It's mind blowing... Both are very good cameras. You'll be ok with either one...

[@MikeMaye]

Congrats on your new camera. I also have the Sony A7IV and I love it. I don't do videography I'm more of a hobby photographer and it works amazing for what I need it for. My favorite lens is my Sony 35 mm and 70-200 G master lens...

[@JoshWiniarski]

Thanks, I don't do it often so I always feel like a kid on Christmas morning getting a new camera body haha. Super happy with it so far!

[@JoshWiniarski]

I make recommendations as if a good friend asked me for advice. If someone getting into filmmaking asked me what to spend their hard earned money on, Sony has a lot of great options at the moment (most brands have good options). If you've watched my channel before, you know I've got no problem roasting products that let me down, and promoting products that exceed my expectations. I'm just a guy sharing his thoughts.

[@CarolrSobral]

Hi, Josh! Love your channel! Just ordered my first mirrorless camera yesterday, glad it´s Sony 😅

[@JoshWiniarski]

Ahh that's so exciting! I've been loving mine, I hope you make some awesome stuff with it!

[@nunoandresilva93]

Is the IBIS on Sony good? I'm considering moving to Sony a7iv myself. What's holding me back is the stabilization since i shoot a lot handheld.

[@JoshWiniarski]

It pretty much eliminates ALL of the micro jitters that come from using non-stabilized lenses on a small mirrorless camera. Combine it with their digital stabilization (only if you want to) for even steadier shots. For me this adds a lot of value.

[@MykEviiL]

No view finder you are stuck with the screen.

[@Dustyphoto915]

Congrats Josh. I am just a hobbyist so I have no pressing motivation to switch. However, I’m so disappointed with canon prime lenses I cannot think about going with them when I can get the Sony 35mm gm.

[@isaacsung336]

How was your experience in buying used lenses? Are they sharp was there any issues? Can you share your experienced in buying used gears? How you do it and where you do it

[@JoshWiniarski]

I've bought over half of my gear over the past 6 or so years used, open-box, or refurbished and never had any issues come up. Obviously, this is just MY experience, so I can't guarantee anything. Often sites like Amazon and B&H have used gear with a nice little discount and sometimes even come with 30-day warranties. Usually, sites like eBay, Craigslist, and Facebook marketplace have even better deals, but no warranty. If you can test out the gear and inspect it that's always best!

[@isaacsung336]

@@JoshWiniarski thank you! Never thought used gears would come with warranty

[@bigrobotnewstoday1436]

I don't even care about gear anymore I've over it. I get it people get into gear when they are new. But learn the gear you have master it and then get new gear if you really have the money to buy it. Photography as a hobby is worse then video games when it comes to spending money.

[@eddiepablo6390]

Welcome to the team, Josh!

[@Duc1198YamR1]

I was gonna get the Canon R5 but then the third party lens thing just killed it for me. Ended up with the Sony A7RV instead and super happy with it.

[@v_stands_for_value124]

High quality camera needs high quality glass, if u can't afford a 28-70 then better get another job

[@Duc1198YamR1]

@@v_stands_for_value124Dude, I own 5 G Master lenses but sometimes paying two to three times the price doesn’t mean you get two to three times the value. And for the record I do have a really good job. 🤦‍♂️

[@Duc1198YamR1]

And which part of the comment said I wanted or couldn’t afford the 28-70?

[@nordic27]

That was exactly the primary reason I chose Sony over Canon. Both great systems but a great camera should have a great lens and there were so many more options for that with the Sony.

[@lsagidullin]

Have you noticed any differences in colour science, I mean the colours straight out of cameras and how flexible they are during your edits? I'm thinking to switch from R6 to A7 IV because of wobble IBIS and 3rd party lenses ban, but I afraid that raw files will take more time to edit because of the colours.

[@JoshWiniarski]

I find that on the A7 IV my image tends to look a tad green. When setting the white balance in camera I add .25 magenta and it completely fixes the issue without touching it in the edit. The color is different, but since switching I've never personally missed "Canon colors." I think with the earlier Sony cameras there was a big difference, but nowadays it's very close.

[@lsagidullin]

@@JoshWiniarski many thanks for you reply 🤝🏻

[@godsinbox]

doesnt sound like a camera decision, more like a camera compromise. Glad at least you learnt about apsc lenses on FF with the crop (and clear image zoom).

[@androidplus.1]

Cool stuff 🎉

[@JoshWiniarski]

Thanks!

[@henakos]

Yeah! I am waited this so long. 😅

[@Mr_Blacksmith]

I’m a hobbyist photographer who travels often enough. I sold my Nikon gear 5 years ago and want to get back into it. I’ve been researching on whether to go Canon or Sony. I’m leaning to Canon because I like the ergonomics and ease of use. I don’t plan to go professional and I don’t have a strong negative opinion on the RF-EF adapters. Body budget is around $1300 so that puts me around the R8 or A7III. There’s a lot of Canon/Sony switchers on KZbin but it feels like an iPhone vs Android for me. I’m looking to only get 4 lenses on either system: 50mm 85mm 70-200mm 24-70mm Optional 18-35mm.

[@lb7144]

Suggested Canon R6 MKII - with RF to EF adapter, collect (L) series lenses you listed. Canon EF L series glass works well on adapter mirrorless cameras. or Lumix S5II

[@EddieWoodsRemnantOutreach]

I thought the wobble was fixed with the MK II, that’s good to know

[@CO8848_2]

The problem with the EF lenses is exactly that autofocusing noise. I also thought I'd be buying EF lenses, but after using the famous sigma 18-35mm f1.8 on APS-C, I am like: can't use this lens for video, the nonstop noise just ruins the whole thing.

[@JoshWiniarski]

I feel like not enough people talk about that on KZbin, but it's a real issue! It always just felt like one more thing to worry about for me.

[@GregorMima]

😊 Get the Smallrig Halfrig. Oh and try APSC lenses.

[@JoshWiniarski]

Thanks, I'll definitely looks into those!

[@nyambe]

You also have APSC pro options like the FX30 and a6700. 3 Used third party lenses for these are 1000€

[@supastarzz3203]

I did the exact same thing. No regrets at all.

[@amermeleitor]

I have some Canon EF gear but i want to go mirrorless. I'll wait until 2025. If Canon isn't opening the RF mount I'll go with Sony or Fujifilm X mount, both Sony and Fujifilm X have fully open mount to third party lens makers. Nikon only allow third party lenses in a controlled way, not fully open.

[@lb7144]

Adapt your EF lenses onto a Canon mirrorless. That’s what I did when I purchased a Canon R6MKII. I purchased the RF 50mm and will add a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 (L) II. My EF Sigma lenses work well on my R62. The EF lenses don’t lose any functionality and some got better on the R62. There are thousands of EF lenses that are super sharp and much cheaper than RF lenses. I would say, calculate what it will cost to replace all of your equipment to Sony. I don’t have anything against Sony. I recently purchased a Sony a6400 and it’s amazing. You can get the better Canon L series lenses and adapt them onto your mirrorless Canon. Now, depending on what you do, you can’t beat the newest top of the line Sonys. Just consider how much it’s going to cost switching platforms. I use an RF to EF adapter that has the adjustable ND filter cartridge. No more ND filters mounted onto the lenses.

[@elimayer193]

1:11 i completely agree, the main reason im considering switching as well

[@gaku3702]

Just use what you want to use, i feel like a lot of people are looking at too much. Different brands have their strongpoints but it all goes down to preference. Sony: Advantages: Low light performance Dynamic Range Features Amazing Autofocus Disadvantages Colors(I know it can be fixed in post, but such a pain) Overheating Updates Canon Advantages Colors Lenses(Canon has, well had subjectively better lenses than Sony i mean 85mm 1.2etc) Imagine even RED uses Canon lenses by default that must mean they are doing something right. Amazing Autofocus Disadvantages Crippling Lenses are expensive, also no third party well now they are allowing Sigma but thats that. IBIS not that great Not great Dynamic Range Panasonic Advantages Packed with insane features like a lot of features Much more affordable Best IBIS Disadvantages Poor Autofocus

[@mali_creates]

you got this just like me for the same reasons😂 The lens options is what really got me aswell I'm Still a canon fan boy though........ for now

[@JoshWiniarski]

Yeah there are things I miss about Canon, but MAN do I love this camera so far! I haven't been this excited about gear in years!

[@khanscombe619]

I've been using my Canon gear for 10+ yrs counting but I had existing FD & EF glass so EF-m adapting was easy & now the new Nikon F to EF-m w/ full Auto communication. I agree, I chose to stay on the Canon side for my video but been long time Nikon for film & digital still.

[@rockfitclub]

after buying over 6 canons, i am switching to Sony too canon is very easy to use but content creators like me always lack in some area there is always some Android app, record limits, battery charging, and live streaming issues. let alone rf expensive lenses. i don't why canon does not let you use their camera to full capacity? every canon camera is crippled in some way in the other hand Sony zv e10 has options that even Sony doesn't know how to use but there are options at least 😄😄 thank you for your video love from iran❤❤🌹🌹

[@derrickmickle5491]

Congrats on the new Sony camera! If you haven't tried it yet, I'm a big fan of Catalyst Browse software, which stabilizes video footage in post using the video gyrodata recorded by Sony cameras. Almost indistinguishable from footage using a gimbal. Definitely try it out if you haven't already.

[@PNWMOTION]

Just be aware if your using the free version it renders out in 8-bit not 10. you need to buy Prepare for the 10-bit.

[@NARRASSAFilmes]

I’m with you.

[@echoauxgen]

I was around when Sony started after buying Minolta and had some lenses for the FE from the E. I also was a Canon user from the 70's film and the Canon digital in the 2000's till 2013 when I went Sony in 2014. There are things you missed so a little history before the video era. Well the video era did start but better. First the A7 series started in 2013 with mod 1 where the A7SM1 came with on camera apps you could buy , brackening 5@ +/- 3EV (HDR days), the C1 for $30, ISO 50 to 409,600 and 4K video but the 2014 brought IBIS but also the main starting of video BUT not one book to show how even to this day, a secret bright monitoring I assign to the trash can button. About IBIS I captured Antelope Canyon 3 and 5 @ +/- 2EV handheld while all others used tripods. about ISO I captured the depth of the Grand Canyon at night and Milky Way together. When the A7 line came out there also were lens adapters $20 made by many companies so I could use all my lenses from Canon film days and digital days, I took the Nov. 2014 lunar eclipse with a film 100-300 lens also in 2015 June my first MW using a Sony E 10-18mm (15-27mm) f/4 OSS APS-C but in Full Frame mode at 12mm f/4 but was also fit the FE mount. Your first lenses 12-24mm f/4, 24-240mm OSS and 16-35mm great for macro for close focusing. No need for f/1.4, 1.8 or 2.8 for higher ISO and focusing with small square in AF you will get great bokeh even with the 24-240.

[@mmclarkmedia]

Bro, without a doubt, you made the right choice. What people are not talking about in the A74. The power of the video quality, It's a low-key cinema camera its a monster.

[@JoshWiniarski]

So far I'm absolutely in love with the sharp oversampled 4k, insane low-light performance, and great dynamic range. I've only had it for a couple months, but I haven't been so excited to shoot, edit, and color grade footage in a while!

[@timothybracken1728]

This is so true, spot on i was so close to buying canon r8 then the lens selection messed me up.. I rather get better value from the 3rd party lenses than sticking with canon. plus canon is better if your primiarly doing photos and not video. I'm a big video guy.. !

[@cjonwickham1933]

The problem a7iv...rolling shutter and overall 4k60 crop vs canon r6 or r6mk2

[@RandumbTech]

You need to get a smallrig baseplate. That way your pinky has a home at all times. I see an FX3 in your future 🔮

[@JoshWiniarski]

I wouldn't say I have I even have large hands, but yeah my pinky doesn't know what to do right now haha. I just need a littttttle more room.

[@2023Red]

Nice video. For me, spending over $2k for either canon or Sony models is over my budget. My budget is under $1k to include lens. I am newbie in photography and to use tif or raw 8:07 pictures to manipulate as a hobby. I am considering Samsung s23 ultra phone for is camera capturing. Could you comment please?

[@timdanyo898]

Curious why you didn’t go with the FX3?

[@normanq1206]

The Sony menus do really need time to get the hang of it.

[@JoshWiniarski]

For sure. It's taken me more time to get set up, but I do like all the customization options! If I started with this camera though, I think I would have been a bit overwhelmed.

[@itscantecruz8532]

You made me buy the canon 80d that was my first camera 😂😂 but I’m happy I switched earlier to the Sony A7iv

[@JoshWiniarski]

That's just how technology works haha. Who knows what will be out 5-10 years from now!

[@vanlee0831]

Right decision !

[@bijelimedved2983]

Why ?

[@JustSenix]

@@bijelimedved2983bc Sony is really good brand

[@Yotengri]

Sony camera is absolute beast!

[@muktikantapradhan1604]

are you open for colab ?

[@timdanyo898]

I’ve been with pro Sony cameras since 2002.

[@naeemalmalek3925]

Congratulations ❤

[@johannvantassel4604]

just saying, a smallrig cage with the extended grip changed my life and my a7iv is nice and comfy now

[@Tzunami07]

ITS funny actually purachse decision was Not based in Sony either IT was based in Sigma and Tamron. If you go with the g master lenses the price etc will BE Higher. Enjoy your camera

[@v_stands_for_value124]

Fujifilm Xh2s spanks both but the af tracking isn't great otherwise it would be the best camera under 4000

[@TW-iu9zy]

… right decision, you get the best equipment with Sony nowadays! 👍🏻

[@abdilaahipersia528]

The same thing i switched from canon to sony!!

[@Sony-Fanboy]

Welcome to the Sony Alpha family!

[@conwaygritty73]

Canon meets my needs. I get incredible results..but whatever works..do it I guess.

[@BLiu1]

no wayyyy I love my a7 IV

[@JoshWiniarski]

I've officially gone to the dark side 😈. Jk, but yeah I'm loving this camera so far!

[@trevourlance27]

Will disagree with Neil here. The Bible used a lot of "metaphors" to describe events that will happen in the future. "Stars falling out of the sky" in Revelations is not in a literal sense. Also if people keep saying that Science and Bible cannot agree, the old scriptures already taught that the earth was round. "He who sits on top of the circle of the earth ..." "He, whose throne sits on top of the round earth" - Isaiah 40:22

[@janeseymour5226]

SWEET❤

[@stehlealexander]

The last Apple event was made with the iPhone……..

[@JACKnJESUS]

You aren't supposed to notice that Canon is sticking it to its customers. Some customers getting reamed actually defend being abused...amazing. Not enough glass...period. Unless you purchase Canons overpriced lenses.

[@MiguelBorgesphotography]

nice

[@borlach321]

I went Sony for the same reason...cost.

[@Alan-cl2ix]

Even in looks Canon looks all the same just like a dslr from 15 years ago, plastic, round, lenses look ugly too, not a modern look design.

[@nightdonutstudio]

Please everyone do not switch to Sony. Sony think everyone will buy their cameras. So they put little effort on firmware update.

[@rockfitclub]

😂😂👌👌

[@ankitsen5971]

😐

[@kristijanignjatovski4415]

Well canon its not everyone.

[@joshmcdzz6925]

Nikon's got exactly the same dynamic range as Sony and has the 3rd party lens options ( tamron 17-28, 28-75 and 75-180). why must the stereotype be only sony? FujiFilm. Panasonic, Olympus and Blackmagic are other good options

[@Black_Jesus3005]

Canon is now allowing some 3rd party RF lenses. I may stay with canon a little longer with the release of that R100. It’s not the best but I don’t need the best. The affordability of it can’t be beat. I will wait until all the reviews are in before buying. Maybe it will be junk and not worth it 😂

[@dhrubo9140]

You need r3 😂

[@yohannsphotographyvideogra9542]

welcome but the mentality of Sony is the same greediness and more profits

[@henrystravelcorner7090]

lol you got a photo camera to shoot video

[@yohannsphotographyvideogra9542]

canon lost the fight 3 years ago

[@misterlove7034]

Would you please elaborate?

[@kriseastlondon965]

... and unfollow Josh Winiarski :-)

[@angelamaloney4871]

Next video: Josh Winiarski is switching back to Canon due to the lack of Sony firmware support.

[@Yupthereitism]

I doubt it

[@jaydeepjaria8696]

4k 60p crop, overheating and ibis are dealbreakers for sony a7m4

[@angelamaloney4871]

@@jaydeepjaria8696 You can turn off the IBIS if you don’t like it. And the overheating is not really a thing so much.

[@mbismbismb]

Whats the point making a video like this? Paid by sony much? 😌

[@sammyh9542]

Kept telling my self that for 2 years but after trying sony..... I switched hhh

[@Yupthereitism]

He just prefers Sony now. It’s hard not to tbh

[@mbismbismb]

@@Yupthereitism confess on youtube?? Hahaha stink

[@lenilugaw6438]

SONY IS ONLY BETTER FOR VIDEO😂🤣 BUT WHEN IT COMES TO PHOTOGRAPHY👎