Sony Alpha ILCE-7M3 Kit

Advantages: 1) Eye AF is super. I was shooting a moving child and most of the shots were in focus. (with sony 85 1.8 lens) Before that I tried different Nikon 610, 750, 810 cameras and there were always problems with focusing on children. 2) Long-lasting battery. During the day I shot 400 frames of jpg raw + video 20 minutes full hd + the screen and the viewfinder at maximum brightness + in the breaks I looked and deleted unsuccessful photos. The battery has run down to 50%. 3) The picture quality is excellent. I like the color of the skin in the pictures and the sharpness. 4) Perfectly shoots video and matrix stabilization helps with this. 5) I liked the opportunity to make my own menu and customize the camera buttons for myself.You can bring all the frequently used settings into your menu. 6) Camera weight 1 kg with lens 85 1.8. On DSLRs with a full frame, the weight is much higher. 7) Cool electronic viewfinder, much better than DSLRs.

Disadvantages: - No normal charging included. It is inconvenient to charge the battery through the camera. Sony is greedy, for such a price they could put it. - The speed of work is slightly lower than that of DSLRs, but so far it does not bother me. - Screen does not rotate to selfie mode. - Expensive optics.

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Advantages: There are no analogues for this money. I use it for video, therefore: ISO 8000 is normal, working. Shoots 4k without whining about hot or cold. Stabilization is good. I don't know why no one praises the gimbal, but I shoot handheld video from 180mm without too much trouble.

Disadvantages: Low bitrate in 4k - 100mbits is not enough ... The range could be wider ... In principle, there are no significant drawbacks, since well, for this money, there are simply no analogues. There is nothing to take for videography, and therefore there is nothing to compare with, and therefore it is impossible to swing a claim.

Comment: I am using the second month. I really like the camera. You cannot expect something super from her, 4: 2: 0 at 100 Mbits will not let you run away - this is a workhorse as it is. He took and drove to shoot all sorts of weddings, in general, to leave a DVD story in families, I would like the depth of colors and bitrate to be raised. Really not enough, and then it would be a different level, but alas, you have to use what you have.

Advantages: 1. Compactness and lighter weight compared to a DSLR camera (for me it was decisive) 2. A good long-lasting battery. Charged by powerbank, can be removed while charging. 3. Focus on the eyes. Focus is generally very accurate and fast (but not with a kit lens!) 4. Stabilization is good. If you freeze (or it is better to rest your shoulder against the wall) with your hands, the exposure 1/5 is possible without stirring. Previously on A77m2 it was possible only with 1/15. 5. Shooting in low light is his strong point! ISO up to 4000 does not need editing at all by the editor. 6. Huge dynamic range! Compared to the previous A77m2.

Disadvantages: 1.kit lens sel 28-70 / 3.5-5.6. Immediately - NO. If you think about taking not a body, but with a whale, well, so that for the first time it was (as I thought) - NO. Very dark, very slow, It's good that on a well-known site you can sell it for the same money (well, almost) as the difference between a body and a whale. 2. The focus illumination lamp is not located well, it is not covered by the largest whale lens. With sel35f28z lens - normal. 3. Faceless connector covers at the end - what prevented the identification marks from being applied to them? Where is usb, where is hdmi, where is that ... It's generally strange with the covers - the cover of the memory card compartment closes itself, the cover of the battery compartment must be closed. The feeling that the different parts of the hull were invented by different engineers. In fact, this is nit-picking. 4. Faded screen. You can't see anything in the sun. It is not always possible to sight the viewfinder in sequence, for example from the bottom point or from the top. I just want to transplant the screen from some Chinese phone.

Comment: I bought my first DSLR 10 years ago. It was the Sony Alpha 300. Over time, the capabilities of the entry-level camera began to fail, and the A77II came to replace it. Oooh !!! This gorgeous camera, combined with a 16-50 / f2.8 lens, brought my photography hobby to a new level - I started shooting in studios. Those were great times .. Now I only take pictures when traveling. In addition, in terms of the quality of the photo, the phones already strongly tighten the photographic equipment, therefore, the priority is the size, weight, and a large matrix for night shooting. Now my photography hobby is supported by a new friend - full frame and mirrorless.

Advantages: An excellent camera and in my opinion there are no adequate competitors for such a price on the market at this time! Compared to the Fuj that was before this camera, we became friends with Sonya very quickly! The camera has great ergonomics! Convenient customization of custom buttons for photo and video modes! Sooo convenient !!! + Customize 12 items per Fn button + customize your menu! Everything is logical, simple and clear! The camera is pleasant to hold in hand. It is convenient to use it. I was pleased with the work with high ISO values. At 8000 noise is not visible at all. At 20,000, the picture without a flash turns out to be the same as for me on fujifilm xt-20 + 16-55 2/8 at 1600. The picture quality, both in the photo and in the video mode, is very pleasant! Autofocus is the bomb! Mega fast and always on target! On the canon, I'm used to single-frame focusing on the center point, because otherwise, the system often missed. Immediately, I finally realized all the benefits of tracking AF and eye AF! I am very pleased with the various assistants for shooting video and they are really assistants, and not like in fuji - just for show. Here, without stopping the recording, I can bring the image closer and control how much it is in focus, check the focus by focusing and adjust it, quickly focus on the central point, and generally set autofocus and not worry about the fact that the subject will not turn out to be clear. When you turn on H +, the rate of fire of the fotik is like a burst from a machine gun! I will not say that I am a fan of watering at such a speed, but sometimes this rate of fire is very much needed! It's like overtaking on the track. The rotary display is sometimes very useful for me as a nice addition. I was very surprised that even with a whale lens I can get a pretty good picture! I did not get this result with Fuji with a lens for almost 70 thousand. 7m3 batteries are really very tenacious! As a rule, after shooting, there is still a charge. Possibility of connecting PowerBank. In general, the camera experience is extremely pleasant!

Disadvantages: - long battery charging ~ 4-4.5 hours. - no charging included - it was not a very good experience with rapid overheating during continuous shooting in 4K - when changing the lens, there is a high probability of easy dust getting directly onto the matrix

Comment: Great camera. Before Sony, I had a lot of experience with Canon technology (from 450d to 6D). There was no particular need to change the camera. I wanted a more working autofocus, the ability to adequately autofocus when shooting video, a high-quality picture and assistants for video shooting. At the time of my decision to switch to another system, there were no alternative solutions on the market that would combine good characteristics for both video and photo shooting. Sony at that time had 7ki, Ski and Rki. 7ki did not suit me because in my opinion, they did not go very far from the camera that was at that time. And the Ski and Rki were specifically sharpened for a photo or video, and at the same time their cost was quite high for me, taking into account the fact that it was necessary to completely update the optics park. On the advice of a friend, I found out about Fujifilm xt-20, fell in love with its design, looked at the reviews - I decided to take it. And only the thought of cropping stopped me from buying. But I succumbed to my inner desire and bought a fujik. But to be honest, after several months of using this system, I realized that I do not get any pleasure from fuji and am constantly in some kind of tension due to the fact that the camera does not allow me to use my creative potential even by 50%. Some even said - it felt like this photo was taken from a phone ... And as soon as I accidentally found out about the release of Sony A7m3, I immediately decided to sell Fuji and did not regret this decision in the least! The feeling from Sony is extremely pleasant, even though it may not have some mega interesting retro design.Despite the fact that I have never used Sony, I very quickly got used to my new faithful friend, who really became a real carifan for me! Now I don’t think, oh, how can I shoot here, my camera starts making noise at 1600 ... now I just take and set the necessary settings and the picture turns out to be interesting and high-quality. Even with a whale.

Advantages: 1. Size and weight, especially with the 35 2.8 fix, becomes a "pocket full frame" 2. Photo quality in low light, 8000 iso - normal result 3. Autofocus on eyes, even kote and dogs 4. Stabilization of any lenses, in the submenu there is choice of focal length 5. Compatibility with any optics through adapters, I have a Sigma MC11 adapter itself, good friends with Kenon 6. The number of compatible optics, now I want to replace the kit with Tamron 28-75 / 2.8 ... so it's cheaper than the original Sonya 24-70 / 4, and there are also sigma fixes ... 7. Operation from an external battery, the battery is of course large and lasts all day, but still sometimes you have to shoot a lot, and when you have a battery at hand for your phone there is no panic that the battery will run out now and that's it. Of course, it is decided by buying a second battery, but it also needs to be charged somewhere, and then just a cable to the camera and that's it.

Disadvantages: 1. The menu is filled with a lot of functions that are strangely called (level output contact for focus picking, etc.) are treated by translation into English 2. The display seems to be cheap 3. The battery takes a long time to charge through the Micro Yusb and quickly plants the Power Bank

Comment: I bought a camera for myself, I wanted to change the old Mark3 for something fresher, or rather, for the Mark4. In the store, the seller talked about Mark and offered an alternative in the form of Sonya ... I was even taken aback, how Mark is compared to some kind of "Sonya", but when I tried it ... it was an indescribable feeling, like templates cracking. The first thing I noticed was the Electronic Viewfinder ... at first I didn't understand whether I like it or not, now I assure you that it is very convenient for shooting to see the finished frame and all the information, you get used to it instantly. Next, AF ... what can I say ... the camera helps not to worry about focus, I forget that I have to check if the focus is on the eye, I just think about the composition of the frame ... Then I was shown how this miracle shoots in different modes and I realized that I would have to part with Kenon, but doubts remained about the optics. I tried to buy an adapter Sigma MC11 and a miracle, the optics work fine, even catches my eyes and a stabilizer appeared on the old 70-200 / 4. I can't say about the video, I'm taking a photo. I am satisfied with the camera at 100, cons - more nitpicking, maybe I still haven't figured it out in something.

Advantages: + Autofocus speed + Gorgeous DD + Sensor light sensitivity + 2 SD slots

Disadvantages: - Unaccustomed to a complex menu, but quickly got used to it - It seems that the picture on the display and evf is different

Comment: I took it with the tamron 2875. I really like the ergonomics, weight. Strongly impressed with the dynamic range and low noise level. Of nagging, the different quality of the display and viewfinder.

Advantages: Fast and accurate autofocus. Great new battery. Huge dynamic range. Rate of fire. Two slots for memory cards.

Disadvantages: On the menu, the devil will break his leg. Still, the carcass and optics are expensive for me personally. The viewfinder is no longer the clearest.

Comment: One of the best cameras available today. The battery holds very well. All the dust particles are visible on the full-frame matrix - this is not a problem, but sometimes it can cause some inconvenience. The hellish logic of the menu.

Advantages: Camera speed, autofocus, stabilizer operation, autonomy, quantity and overall quality of everything that is collected in the camera.

Disadvantages: Pricing. The average cost of a camera is 150 tr. with the subsequent purchase of lenses, where the unit cost is in the range of 60-160 tr. - very expensive. Especially for the amateur. Some troubles with the menu, but this is overcome by studying and reading manuals as you use it.

Comment: I took pictures with smartphones for a long time. And although what was on hand for a fairly long period, by the standards of smartphones had the best cameras, I became interested in photography in more detail. For self-development I took out a Nikon D5100 with a kit lens 18-105. A little later, a Chinese fix for 50 mm Yongnuo got it for him. But I wanted more. First of all, photo speed and tenacious autofocus. And immediately a full frame. To seriously and for a long time. At the time of purchase, I realized that I would eventually pick up the lenses. Yes, in fact, was not tied to any system. The choice was made from the current proposals for mirrorless cameras Nikon Z6 \ Z7, Canon Eos R \ RP, Sony A7M3 \ RM3. In the end, the toad and Sony won. Since the solutions for the Z7, Eos R, RM3 were sold at a cost of 200 thousand rubles, and the "simplified" Z6, Eos RP, A7M2, according to reviews, were inferior to the older generations in terms of autonomy, focusing and speed. As a result - Sony A7M3. And, frankly, I didn’t regret it. On the simplest whale lens, the camera allows me to take photographs previously inaccessible to me. First of all, in terms of quality, and then in terms of other parameters. Gradually I will add 2-3 lenses for the camera. In the meantime, apart from prices - I really like everything. Examples of photos compressed from ARW to Jpeg are just below.

Advantages: The device was bought second more for video as a second camera. I did not expect miracles and was pleasantly surprised that he exceeded my expectations. As a camera - very good. Allows you to pull the picture both in the shadows and with a slight overexposure, even when shooting in JPEG. It's so convenient when shooting video that you don't even believe in it at first. It is convenient to use the exposure correction disk - it is no longer a problem to make a correction of a couple of units on the fly. Removes from the power bank. Capacious battery (for its weight and dimensions). You can set focus on the touchscreen. Excellent low-light performance. Good stabilization with a kit lens. At the moment, probably the most optimal device in terms of price / quality ratio.

Disadvantages: As already noted here - charging for the battery ... squeezed ... it's a shame (((When shooting in 4K, it heats up and shows the matrix overheating in 15 minutes ... sadness ((It's worth it - there are no such problems in FHD. Filmed for 4 hours with short interruptions - everything is fine)) There is no protection of the matrix from dust ... and he loves to attract it very much ... especially the hot matrix sucks dust like ... well, like a professional, it sucks. Juggle the lenses very carefully !!!

Comment: If the company adds a protective glass in front of the sensor and removes overheating when shooting 4K, it will probably be the perfect camera.

Advantages: Autofocus eye tracking Operational ISO Battery 2 memory cards 4K video without overheating

Disadvantages: I would like to write that the price, but there are simply no alternatives for this money

Comment: I have been using Sony mirrorless cameras for a long time and I will say that this is a breakthrough in budget photography. Autofocus is just bombastic and always catches in tracking mode! recognizes faces and follows the eyes, too, always perfect (limited to 16,000 iso - also norms). The rate of fire does not surprise me, but it is very nice to have it in a budget camera.2 memory cards allow you not to think about lost shooting (that's why I used 16GB cards before, so that if something happens, then only with a part of the photo). Immediately put 2 to 64 and write to both at once. Will I recommend it to someone? of course. ps photo all directly from the camera. night photo - lightning in the sky and 16000 iso