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I pride myself in being able to pick up any camera and figure it out within a few hours, but I must admit the Sony’s features and customizations are a bit daunting. This shouldn’t be a deal-breaker for most photographers, and to be honest if you’re just now getting into photography, you might be much more ready to adapt than I am. But during image review and various other back-of-the-camera things, I sometimes find myself waiting a second or two. It’s impressively fast when shooting, with relatively snappy AF and an impressive frame rate considering the resolution. Lastly, mainly, the camera could be faster on the back-end. But that is becoming a harder nit to pick, and today I find myself not being able to really put my finger on exact things that are “wrong.” The command dials could be improved in their tactile feel, and the customizations could be tweaked. Canon and Nikon have been making photography-oriented cameras for decades, and you can feel it in their ergonomics, their menu layout, etc. The only true “con” that I can come up with is that these types of hot new cameras could always use polish. Autofocus could always be improved, and if you’re an NFL photographer you might be shooting a 1DX or D4s for another generation, or three. I’m hard-pressed to come up with any solid cons. If any of these features are of interest to you, or if you just want the ultimate high-resolution camera for landscapes or editorial work, etc., this is the camera for you. In-body stabilization, in-body 4K video, and extreme dynamic range S-Log2 are all features that Nikon and Canon are either never going to offer, or still 1-2 camera generations away from adding. So, let’s jump to a conclusion: Feature-wise, the A7R II is impressive. So, buy an extra 2-3 batteries, or get a battery pack if that’s your thing and call it a day. There are no real breakthroughs in battery chemistry on the horizon. Who knows.īattery life is still in the realm of “gobbling them up.” Mirrorless cameras will always eat batteries far faster than a traditional DSLR, and there’s nothing we can do about that. But again, it’s only a matter of time, and those are the kinds of things that can be improved dramatically with a mere firmware update. I do suspect that Nikon’s 3-D tracking, which is many generations old by now, may still be superior to the A7R II‘s new adaptive, dynamic AF modes.
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We’re still testing various different shooting conditions, but my main problem, low-light focusing reliability, and speed is being well-met. It is only a matter of time until this style of camera finally becomes superior to Nikon and Canon AF. I’ve always said, on-sensor hybrid AF is the future. Next, the AF technology that is in this camera is truly impressive. Considering that Sony has already answered some folks’ cries about RAW compression, I think we’ll be hard-pressed to find fault in this sensor.
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Wow! We’ll get to ISO samples below, but suffice to say that Sony’s BSI sensor technology is a home run.
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In a few days, we’ll be publishing our full review, but let’s start off with a few general pros and cons in this brief Initial Impressions review.įirst of all, the images. According to Sony, (I’m here in Portland Oregon at a Sony event, in the spirit of full disclosure), what then is the best way to “beat” the competition? To simply be better, period.Īs you’ll see, that’s exactly what Sony appears to be doing with the a7R II. Suffice to say, over the past year or two, Sony’s FE bodies and lenses have shaped up to be about the same weight and price as a comparable Canon or Nikon setup. The a7R II is a “whopping” 22 ounces, which for the record is only 3 ounces shy of the Nikon Df‘s 25 ounces and 4 ounces shy of the D750‘s 26 ounces. photographers alike) was that a phenomenon known as “shutter shock” was actually a serious problem. At a mere 14 oz, however, it may have been TOO lightweight- its main drawback (among pixel peepers, and real-world wildlife, etc. Currently there are 35 lenses for Sony E mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.The original A7R was a landmark camera for photographers who needed resolution but didn’t want to break the bank or their backs. On the other hand, Sony a3500 doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Sony A350 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Sony a3500 has an advantage over Sony A350 There are 172 lenses for Sony a3500's Sony E mount, on the other hand there are only 143 lenses for Sony A350's Sony/Minolta Alpha lens mount.Īnother important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera.