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Sony a7 Full-Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera - Body Only

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  • Mounting Type: Bayonet

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No other full frame, interchangeable-lens camera is this light or this portable. 24.3 MP of rich detail. A true-to-life 2.4 million dot OLED viewfinder. Wi-Fi sharing and an expandable shoe system. It's all the full-frame performance you ever wanted in a compact size that will change your perspective entirely. From the Manufacturer Sony α7 Full Frame Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera No other full frame, interchangeable-lens camera is this light or this portable. Features 24.3 MP of rich detail, a true-to-life 2.4 million-dot OLED viewfinder, Wi-Fi sharing and an expandable shoe system. It's all the full-frame performance you ever wanted in a compact size that will change your perspective entirely. Technology World's smallest and lightest1 interchangeable lens full-frame cameraSony's Exmor image sensor takes full advantage of the Full-frame format, but in a camera body less than half the size and weight of a full-frame DSLR.Full Frame 24.3 MP resolution with 14-bit RAW outputA whole new world of high-quality images are realized through the 24.3 MP effective 35 mm full-frame sensor, a normal sensor range of ISO 100 – 25600, and a sophisticated balance of high resolving power, gradation and low noise. The BIONZ X image processor enables up to 5 fps high- speed continuous shooting and 14-bit RAW image data recording.Fast Intelligent AF for responsive, accurate, and greater operability with full frame sensorThe high-speed image processing engine and improved algorithms combine with optimized image sensor read-out speed to achieve ultra high-speed AF despite the use of a full-frame sensor. Fully compatible with Sony's E-mount lens system and new full-frame lensesTo take advantage of the lightweight on-the-go body, the α7-series of full frame compact interchangeable lens digital cameras is fully compatible with Sony's E-mount lens system and expanded line of E-mount compact and lightweight full-frame lenses from Carl Zeiss and Sony's premier G-series.Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi or NFCConnectivity with smartphones for One-touch sharing/One-touch remote has been simplified with Wi-Fi/NFC control. In addition to Wi-Fi support for connecting to smartphones, the α7 also supports NFC (near field communication) providing "one touch connection" convenience when transferring images to Android smartphones and tablets. Users need only touch devices to connect; no complex set-up is required. Moreover, when using Smart Remote Control — a feature that allows shutter release to be controlled by a smartphone — connection to the smartphone can be established by simply touching compatible devices. PlayMemories Camera Apps allows feature upgradesPersonalize your camera by adding new features of your choice with PlayMemories Camera Apps. Find apps to fit your shooting style from portraits, detailed close-ups, sports, time lapse, motion shot and much more. Use apps that shoot, share and save photos using Wi-Fi that make it easy to control and view your camera from smartphone, and post photos directly to Facebook or backup images to the cloud without connecting to a computer11. Additional Features Fast Hybrid AF w/ phase-detection for DSLR-like focusing speedEnhanced Fast Hybrid auto focus combines speedy phase-detection AF with highly accurate contrast-detection AF, which has been accelerated through a new Spatial Object Detection algorithm, to achieve among the fastest autofocusing performance of any full-frame camera. First, phase-detection AF with 117 densely placed phase-detection AF points2 swiftly and efficiently moves the lens to bring the subject nearly into focus. Then contrast-detection AF with wide AF coverage fine-tunes the focusing in the blink of an eye.New Eye AF controlEven when capturing a subject partially turned away from the camera with a shallow depth of field, the face will be sharply focused thanks to extremely accurate eye detection that can prioritize a single pupil. A green frame appears over the prioritized eye when focus has been achieved for easy confirmation. Eye AF can be used when the function is assigned to a customizable button, allowing users to instantly activate it depending on the scene.High contrast 2.4M dot OLED EVF for eye-level framingView every scene in rich detail with the XGA OLED Tru- Finder, which features OLED improvements and the same 3-lens optical system used in the flagship α99. The viewfinder faithfully displays what will appear in your recording, including the effects of your camera settings, so you can accurately monitor the results. You'll enjoy rich tonal gradations and 3 times the contrast of the α99. High-end features like 100% frame coverage and a wide viewing angle are also provided.3.0" 921k dot LCD tilts for high and low angle framingThe tiltable 3.0" (921k dots) Xtra Fine LCD Display makes it easy to photograph over crowds or low to capture pets eye to eye by swinging up approx. 84° and down approx. 45°. Easily scroll through menus and preview life thanks to WhiteMagic technology that dramatically increases visibility in bright daylight. The large display delivers brilliant-quality still images and movies while enabling easy focusing operation.PC control w/ remote video capture controlRemote Camera Control allows you to control your α7 from your PC using a USB cable. Feature control has also been updated to include video capture control.14-bit RAW output for rich tonal gradation14-bit RAW image data of extremely high quality is outputted by the α7. This data fully preserves the rich detail generated by the image sensor during the 14-bit A/D conversion process. When developed with Sony's Image Data Converter RAW development software, these images deliver the superb photographic expression and rich gradation that only 14-bit data can offer.New BIONZ X image processing engineSony proudly introduces the new BIONZ X image processing engine, which faithfully reproduces textures and details in real time, as seen by the naked eye, via extra high-speed processing capabilities. Together with front-end LSI (large scale integration) that accelerates processing in the earliest stages, it enables more natural details, more realistic images, richer tonal gradations and lower noise whether you shoot still images or movies.Full HD movie2 at 24p/60i/60p w/uncompressed HDMI outputCapture Full 1920 x 1080 HD uncompressed clean-screen video files to external recording devices via an HDMI connection in 60p and 60i frame-rates. Selectable in- camera AVCHD codec frames rates include super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p. MP4 codec is also available for smaller files for easier upload to the web.Up to 5 fps shooting to capture the decisive momentWhen your subject is moving fast, you can capture the decisive moment with clarity and precision by shooting at speeds up to 5 frames per second. New faster, more accurate AF tracking, made possible by Fast Hybrid AF, uses powerful predictive algorithms and subject recognition technology to track every move with greater speed and precision.Multi-interface Shoe for flash and microphone flexibilityUnlike conventional cameras, the α7 features the advanced Multi- Interface Shoe that dramatically expands compatibility with Sony digital imaging accessories, thus raising the potential for photo/movie shooting.4K Still image output by HDMI8 or Wi-Fi for viewing on 4K TVsEnjoy Ultra High Definition slide shows directly from the camera to a compatible 4K television. The α7 converts images for optimized 4K image size playback (8MP). Enjoy expressive rich colors and amazing detail like never before. Images can be viewed via an optional HDMI or Wi-Fi.TRILUMINOUS color outputs wider color gamut to compatible devicesTRILUMINOS Color technology, allows you to experience photos and movies in rich, natural colors on any TV equipped with a TRILUMINOS Display. The expanded color gamut immerses you in those unforgettably colorful moments, from the complex shades in a shimmering blue sky to the delicate skin in a baby's face.Image Data ConverterAdvanced features enable manipulation, conversion and management of full-resolution RAW images. You can expertly adjust exposure, white balance, tonal curves, saturation, contrast, hue and sharpness — as well as apply DRO and vignetting compensation. Bundled Remote Camera Control software also lets you remotely activate and deactivate still/movie recording and control various camera settings from a PC.Vertical Grip CapableEnjoy long hours of comfortable operation in the vertical orientation with this sure vertical grip, which can hold two batteries for longer shooting and features dust and moisture protection.Mount AdaptorsBoth of these 35mm full-frame compatible adaptors let you mount the α7-series with any A-mount lens. The LA-EA4 additionally features a built-in AF motor, aperture-drive mechanism and Translucent Mirror Technology to enable continuous phase-detection AF. Both adaptors also feature a tripod hole that allows mounting of a tripod to support large A-mount lenses.Suggested Accessories SEL35F28Z SEL55F18Z SEL2470ZSony Off Camera shoe FACS1MSony Genuine leather case for α7 and α7R LCSELCA/BSony Semi-hard Screen Protector for α7 and α7R PCKLM16Sony Vertical Grip for α7 and α7R VGC1EMSony A-Mount to E-mount Mount Lens Adaptor LAEA3Sony A-to E-mount FF Mount Adaptor w/ TMT LAEA4W-Series Battery Charger BCTRW Innovation from every angle Camera WI-FI/NFC Iso Sensor Type Viewfinder Type Frame Per Second Video Resolution LCD Screen α7R WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 36.4MP 35mm Full-Frame sensor 2.4M dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 4 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCD α7 WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 24.3MP 35mm Full-Frame sensor 2.4M dot XGA Tru- Finder OLED EVF Up to 5 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCD WI-FI/NFC Up to 409,600 12.4MP 35mm Full-Frame sensor 2.4M dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 5 FPS Full HD and 4K QFHD 3” tiltable LCD α6000 WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 24.3MP APS-C HD sensor 1.4M dot Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 11 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCD NEX-6 WI-FI Up to 25,600 16.1MP APS-C HD sensor 2359K dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 10 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCD NEX-5T WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 16.1MP APS-C sensor N/A Up to 10 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" flip up tiltable touch LCD α5000 WI-FI/NFC Up to 16,000 20.1MP APS-C HD sensor N/A Up to 4 FPS Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies 3" flip up tiltable touch LCD Arrayα3000 N/A Up to 16,000 20.1MP APS-C sensor 200K dot QVGA Tru-Finder EVF Up to 3.5 FPS Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies 3" LCD 1. Among interchangeable-lens cameras with an full frame sensor as of October 2013.2. Records in up to 29 minute segments.8. Requires compatible BRAVIA HDTV and cable sold separately.11. Requires a valid Sony Entertainment Network account. Some apps require a fee. © 2013 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, BIONZ, PlayMemories and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Compatible Mountings: Sony E-mount Full Frame


Aspect Ratio: 32


Photo Sensor Technology: CMOS


Supported File Format: JPEG (DCF 2.0, EXIF 2.3), RAW (ARW 2.3)


Image Stabilization: No


Maximum Focal Length: 35 Millimeters


Optical Zoom: 4 x


Maximum Aperture: 3.5 Millimeters


Expanded ISO Minimum: 50


Metering Description: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot


Brand: Sony


Model Name: Sony A7


Age Range Description: Adult


Built-In Media: Micro USB cable, Power cord, Camera Body Only, Rechargeable Battery NP-FW50, Accessory shoe cap, Shoulder strap, Body cap, AC Adapter AC-UB10, Eyepiece cup


Are Batteries Included: Yes


External-Memory Size: 8 GB


Model Number: ILCE7/B


Remote Included: No


Model Series: Alpha 7


Series Number: 7


Global Trade Identification Number: 94


UPC: 027242874794


Item Height: 3.7 inches


Manufacturer: Sony


Warranty Description: 1 year coverage for parts, 1 year coverage for labor


Metering Methods: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot


Exposure Control: Program, Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Automatic


White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Flash torch


Self Timer: 10 seconds


Screen Size: 3 Inches


Display Type: LCD


Dots Per Screen: 1230000


Display Fixture Type: Tilting


Touch Screen Type: Capacitive


Display Resolution Maximum: 1230000


Has Color Screen: Yes


Flash Memory Type: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo


Memory Slots Available: 2


Memory Storage Capacity: 8 GB


Recording Capacity: 3E+1 minutes


Write Speed: 5 fps


Flash Memory Speed Class: Up to Class 10 (UHS-I) or higher (UHS-II, UHS-III)


Flash Memory Video Speed Class: 6


Flash Memory Bus Interface Type: SD


Flash Memory Installed Size: 8 GB


Aspect Ratio: 32


File Format: JPEG (DCF 2.0, EXIF 2.3), RAW (ARW 2.3)


Effective Still Resolution: 24.3


JPEG Quality Level: Basic, Fine, Normal


Supported Image Format: JPEG, RAW


Maximum Image Size: 24.3 MP


Bit Depth: 14 Bit


Total Still Resolution: 24.7 MP


Maximum Focal Length: 35 Millimeters


Optical Zoom: 4 x


Lens Type: Other


Zoom: Digital Zoom


Camera Lens: interchangeable Close-Up Lens


Minimum Focal Length: 28 Millimeters


Real Angle Of View: 75.4 Degrees


Focal Length Description: 35mm


Digital Zoom: 4


Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7


Lens Construction: 9 elements and 8 groups


Connectivity Technology: USB, HDMI, NFC


Wireless Technology: Yes


Video Output: HDMI


Total USB 2.0 Ports: 1


Total USB Ports: 1


Total Video Out Ports: 1


Shooting Modes: Landscape; portrait mode; macro; night portrait; night scene; sports mode; sunset; handheld twilight; anti-motion blur


Digital-Still: Yes


Movie Mode: Yes


Image Capture Type: Stills & Video


Night vision: No


Auto Focus Technology: Phase Detection, Center, Selective single-point, Face Detection, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Live View, Contrast Detection


Focus Features: Hybrid


Autofocus Points: 25


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Focus Mode: Manual Focus (MF), Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C), Single-Servo AF (AF-S)


Autofocus: No


Compatible Mountings: Sony E-mount Full Frame


Sensor Type: CMOS


Image stabilization: No


Maximum Aperture: 3.5 Millimeters


Expanded ISO Minimum: 50


Photo Sensor Resolution: 24.3 MP


Photo Sensor Size: Full Frame (35mm)


Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/8000 seconds


Minimum Shutter Speed: 30 seconds


Form Factor: Mirrorless


Special Feature: Brightness Control


Color: Black


Item Weight: 1.04 Pounds


Video Resolution: FHD 1080p


Viewfinder: Electronic


Flash Modes: TTL


Camera Flash: Hotshoe


Skill Level: Professional


Compatible Devices: Sony E-mount Full Frame


Continuous Shooting: 4 fps


Aperture modes: F2.8-F5.6


Viewfinder Magnification: 0.71x


Audio Input: Microphone


Flash Sync Speed: 1/250_sec


Video Capture Format: mpeg-4;avchd


Expanded ISO Maximum: 25600


Battery Weight: 58 Grams


Delay between shots: 0.2 seconds


Audio Output Type: microphone


Battery Cell Type: Lithium Ion


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  • A good studio and portrait camera
Style: Base Set: Base
The A7 is better suited for studio and portrait. It's a great camera to use everyday as well but definitely not for sports action or telezoom. There's no telezoom lens until April and it's only 200mm. If you buy the A7/R with the Zeiss 35mm, 55mm and 24-70mm then you will have a solid system for portrait, studio and walk around system. You will probably be able the take the best pictures you've ever taken for something this compact. Pros 1. Amazing Picture Quality especially in RAW(ARW new format). Update your software to read this format. IQ higher than 5DMK3 but lower than Nikon D800. 2. There are dedicated dials for aperture, shutter and exposure. No messing around with menus. 3. Great EVF. The eye detection works great. It will turn off the screen and turn on the EVF when you put your face up on it. 4. Hybrid AF has decent PDAF especially in daylight. Much faster and more accurate than any of the NEX series. Slower than my 5DMK3 and Nikon D800. 5. Available Zeiss lenses are some of the best on the market regardless of what system you compare to. Check DXOmark to confirm. 6. Very portable with the 35mm 7. In camera usb charging. Great for traveling because there's one less thing to lose/carry/forget. 8. NFC is convenient to quickly sling photos to your Android devices. Apple devices uses wifi which is also fast but a little less convenient. 9. SD memory slot actually support UHS-1 speeds!! finally! My Nex 5R was severely handicapped because it only supported Class 10. 10. Full Frame sensor. Compared to APS-C Nex series: less noise, more picture, etc... 11. Video quality looks great. It has continuous focus and works well. Quality is higher than a Nikon D800 but lower than the 5DMK3. Cons 1. Slow AF low light compared to DSLRs 2. Battery life is short. Buy extra batteries and external charger! 3. Bigger lens can throw the balance off and make it easy to slip out of your hands. 4. Shutter vibrations confirmed to blur pictures under 1/160. Keep shutter speed 1/160 at least. Recommend 1/250. 5. Very limited FE mount lens selection. You can use other E mount lens but most lenses will force you to crop. 6. In camera usb charging. Charge time unacceptable ~5-6 hours. 7. No dual memory slots. 8. AF too slow to be effective for sports or anything fast moving. 9. Scene modes doesn't work that well sometimes because of shutter vibrations. I don't think most people will be using these modes anyways. 10. Annoying squishy feeling shutter button. There's no click to it at all. 11. No touch screen. Don't understand this decision. I want a touch screen because it makes videos a whole lot easier. I don't see a point in reiterating what many reviews have already said so I will just answer the most common questions and misinformation. I will also update more as I go. The high ISO problem in Auto mode and shutter vibrations From what I've researched, these cameras have sensor shakes due to the shutter impacts. Anything slower than 1/160 sec shutter speed will show up in the picture. It is easily noticeable when you are at 1/60 and below. I highly recommend you use 1/250 or faster speed. I normally choose higher shutter speed anyways since the 55mm and 35mm does not have OSS. But OSS does not eliminate the shutter vibrations, just the hand shakes problems. So regardless of what lens you use, use high shutter speed. I honestly don't see much IQ degradation from ISO 320 to 1600 due to noise or details. It's when you hit 6400 that it becomes a problem. The sony A7/R will still have better IQ at ISO 1600 than an OMD EM1 at ISO 320. I wouldn't call that a con. In manual mode, auto iso should work properly if you choose aperture and shutter speed yourself. It should only come up with the correct ISO or the picture will be too bright. The complaints here sounds like people moving up from enthusiasts cameras and not fully knowing the professional side. Auto everything doesn't work and you don't use it. Pros will use some auto settings but not fully auto. The most common modes are aperture priority, shutter priority and manual. The high ISO problem also disappear when you turn off DRO. I prefer HDR over DRO anyways. If you buy this camera and pair it with good lens like the Zeiss 55mm and 35mm, then most of your problems are solved. You will actually get better IQ than a 5DMK3 with a 50mm 1.2L(I have this set up as well so I know). The 5DMK3 will have better AF, AF speed, and much much longer battery life though. Depending whether you are shooting from a Tripod or not, your choices are clear. The battery problem. We don't have much choices here. I hate the idea of a compact pro camera that can only get 340 shots. The good news is there is actually a battery grip. The bad news about that is it adds more bulk, weight and kind of defeating the whole purpose of being compact. However, I do like the added bulk of the grip. It does balance out the camera when you use bulkier lens like the Zeiss 55mm. It also gave me better grip and I feel more confident about not dropping it. Having 2 batteries does give me roughly the same amount of shoot time as a 5DMK3 with no battery grip. The bonus with the A7 is that it is still lighter and less bulky than the 5DMK3. It cost about $250 and there's bundles here for $250 with some accessories with a half decent SD card for back up. I would pick the one with the wall battery charger. I hate the in camera charging for obvious reasons. Good luck and I hope I answered the questions. I wish I could rate the camera as 4.5 stars. It seriously meets most marks. What it lacks is battery life(easy to fix) and good native lens collection(takes some time). There are only 4 FF Zeiss lenses but they are amazing. The 55mm Zeiss($1000) rivals the $4000 Otus for Nikon. I highly recommend you use the Zeiss 35mm and 55mm lens with this. It's actually relatively cheap compared to its performance. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2014 by 3D

  • Great camera! Sony has hit a home run with this one.
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To start off, I'd just like to mention that I am not a professional photographer. I am a serious hobbyist traveler photographer, mainly photographing my travel adventures as well as photographing my children's precious moments when I'm at home. I must say, this Sony A7 really hits the bulls-eye for my needs. I used to carry a Nikon D600 with a 24-70mm f/2.8G "beast" lens. The complete system was quite cumbersome and heavy but the combination of the full framed Nikon D600 and the 24-70mm lens took absolute stunning shots when I was on the go. When Sony came out with the RX1r, I decided to give it a try and I was truly amazed with the quality of the pictures I was able to take with that camera. The RX1r's ability to take hand held night shots made that camera a real winner for me. Though my main issue with the RX1r was that I was stuck with the 35mm lens. That made the travel photography difficult but as a full frame "point and shoot" camera, the RX1r was as good as it gets. Then the A7 and A7r came out and general apples to apples, it looked as if the A7 was essentially a interchangeable lens version of the Sony RX1 series cameras. Being so happy with the RX1r, I decided to get the A7r paired with the Sony SEL2470Z Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Lens. The A7r took FANTASTIC photos during good light conditions but my main issue was that it was TERRIBLE in low light. At just an ISO of 1200, you can already see a hint of noise in low light conditions and once you bump that up to 2000+, the photos are generally polluted with noise. At 6400, it's essentially game over. As my home is generally not very well lit, using the A7r to take photos of my children only created photos that were generally not photo album worthy. However, the A7r really shines once you slap on a tripod and take scenery shots or when lighting is good. The imagine quality on the A7r is EXCEPTIONAL and the level of detail is top notch quality. The larger MP capabilities of the A7r are utilized very well. But since I generally shoot in low light and only 20% of my shots are scenic, I returned the A7r and got the A7 instead. Image quality wise, the A7 performs MUCH better in low light conditions over the A7r. There is a significant reduction in noise at ISO 2000 and 3200 shots and at ISO 6400, many of the shots I got were still very good. I generally found that the A7 performed better with portrait shots while the A7r really thrived with landscape shots. The autofocus on the A7r had a tendency to hunt more while the A7 was quicker in focusing, especially in low light conditions. I believe this is mainly due to the fact that the A7 has Phase Detection Auto focus (PDAF), while the A7r does not. Many have complained that the A7 also has a slow autofocus compared to other DSLR cameras on the market but I honestly can't really tell the difference. Compared to the A7r's 36.4 MP, the A7 does have a lower MP at "just" 24.3. Though I honestly, I doubt you'll really tell the difference unless you do some serious cropping or you do photography that really just requires high MPs. Exterior wise, both the A7 and A7r essentially look and feel exactly the same. Though the A7r has more metallic parts, like the dials and apparently the body as well, you generally can not tell the difference between them. Both the A7 and A7r are very nice to hold and shoot with. Both feel very fluid and crisp. The A7r does make a bit more noise when taking shots and the A7 is noticeably more quiet. I know some have complained that the A7 is still noisy when taking shots but I don't find it bothersome and I actually quite like the sound it makes. Coming from the Nikon D600, I did find that I had to get used to the layout of the Sony cameras. The menu system as well as the location of certain commands are not where I was used to them being. Though after a few days with the camera, navigating through the camera became a breeze. My only main complaint would be that the "zoom" button is a bit of a stretch for my fingers and does require for me to preposition my grip on the camera in order to press is properly. Battery life for the A7 and A7r are borderline decent to poor as you generally would get about 350 to 400 shots before you need a battery swap. I purchase a Wasabi battery charger and extra batteries to solve that problem. I also found the Wasabi wall battery charger much better than using Sony's direct to camera charging system. Another drawback I've noticed is that the start up time of the camera is relatively slow compared to the RX1r and significantly slow when compared to the Nikon D600. I never shoot video with my cameras so I'm sorry to say I can't comment on the A7's video capabilities. Overall, the A7 is a fantastic camera. Granted the A7r had a higher MP, the A7 just suited my shooting needs better (low light shots, portraits, running after the kids shots and travelling shots). Furthermore, even when paired with the larger SEL2470Z Vario-Tessar 24-70mm lens over the standard 28-70mm kit lens, the over all size and weight is still a HUGE upgrade over the significantly larger Nikon D600 and heavier the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G "beast" lens. The A7 really gave me the flexibility to carry the camera almost everywhere, making it perfect for my travel photography, while at the same time giving me the perfect shots that I look for in a camera, making it the perfect go to camera for me. All that's left is to hope Sony comes out with better and a wider range of lenses soon, which according to the news reports out there, they will. PS: If you see a Nikon D600 and a Nikkor 24-70mm lens for sale on eBay anytime soon, there's a good chance it's mine! I hope this review helps! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2014 by albert

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