Charlie wrote in post #18669743
it's a gigantic update to the A7ii, and to the A7, it's night and day. Hard to believe the cameras came from the same company, dont even look that different, but boy do they behave differently.
Yes, I'm on the A7 too....
xpfloyd wrote in post #18669807lee, it’s available brand new for £1679 from an eBay seller I’ve used lots (kachashop) if you don’t mind grey imports. It’s posted out from Ireland.
I've never really thought about grey Eddie.. It's a fair saving though! I think it's priced at £2,000
MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18669821Lee as Vinz would say 'Do et!'
You're going to love the joystick and the big
battery. I turn off touch screen first thing on any
camera that has ever had it. For me it is of no
use but I think some like it and I can see touch would
be great for pulling focus in video. I just don't shoot video.
The A7iii is also killer for higher ISOs.
Touchscreen doesn't appeal to me (on paper at least) either.
DTBaan wrote in post #18669874it's a good upgrade.
like Robert, I don't use the touchscreen. Battery holds pretty well, I had 40% left and didnt bother recharging or bringing a spare. After the little party for a little one I still have 40% with about 200 shots.
in terms of size and comparison to the a7, its bigger and heavier so you might not like that part. but ergonomics of course is improved because its bigger. It's hard for me to use the original a7 now, and yeah it's nice to have the shutter button further out again even though it didnt bother me much having it on top.
I checked the weights, not a massive amount heavier... And like any change, you'd soon get used to it. I got used to the shutter being on top, I can get used to it being more forward again....
I'm pretty happy with what I've got. The only thing I'd like to replace is the zoom for the FE24-105 or the Tamron 28-75
I don't shoot anything fast, so in a way the cheap FE28-70 is okay just sometimes I'd like a better IQ....
I think focusing and better high ISO would be the main benefits to me. Car stuff is static, landscapes are on tripods, my kids are teenagers..... They aren't fast moving anymore.....
