[Video Review] Sony a7III after 10 months

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1. CHASSE SAUVAGE Photography on March 16, 2020 at 3:21 am

   This is super helpful! I’ve learned a lot of new things from this article. Thank you!

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2. Mirko on March 14, 2019 at 3:52 am

   Great video Mark! Congratulations !! What kind of camera would you recommend for a novice?
   Maybe it comes very close to the Sony a7III as features but with a main budget of 600 €.

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3. Soulseeker Fotograf Nunta on December 13, 2018 at 5:05 am

   It’s nice to see a review from a wedding photographer with a Sony A7III. Although I did not get to test on the A7III in the field, I’m sure it’s a formidable camera. Good video & review.

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   • Mark Condon on December 14, 2018 at 3:07 pm

     Thanks!

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4. David on December 13, 2018 at 12:29 am

   Hi, it’s always good to get unbiased reviews so many thanks for sharing the video. It came at a perfect time for me as I’m giving very serious consideration to switching from Canon (5D mkIII x 2 + Primes) for much the same reasons (eye autofocus and low light particularly) either in part (keeping 2 systems running) or in stages and keen to get some real world experience on the use of the Sigma MC-11 with the 85 1.2 / 50 1.2 (I’m assuming there’s no issue with Sigma’s own Art 35 1.4) on the A7 III.

   There are other considerations – the smaller size is both good and bad, my total familiarity and comfort with Canon but overall, as things stand today, the pro’s of switching – eye autofocus and low light performance versus the 5D MkIII – outweigh the cons..however, should the MC-11 not deliver on the focusing front with existing EF primes, this would have to be a major consideration also..?

   Any further insights and thoughts would be welcomed!

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   • Mark Condon on December 14, 2018 at 3:09 pm

     Thanks for the comment David, and glad it could be of use. Do you mind rephrasing your question please? Not sure I understand

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     • David on December 17, 2018 at 9:43 pm

       Hi Mark – of course, it was somewhat of a rambling query!

       What I’d like to know is have you used the A7iii with 3rd party lenses (eg. Canon 85mm f/1.2 or EF mount Sigma 35mm f/1.4) via the MC-11 adaptor?

       I’m keen to get some feedback on the use of Canon/EF lenses with the adaptor in faster paced commercial situations (such as weddings), as opposed to in-store demos or more casual test environments.

       If the adaptor/lens combination performs it would allow me some flexibility in what I do eg:

       1. Run Canon and Sony bodies side by side retaining EF lenses

       2. Switch in stages until I’m sure the Sony system is right for me i.e. keep all Canon kit initially and introduce Sony A7 III body first

       As I’d mentioned, whilst I am very comfortable and familiar with Canon – the progress made in terms of weight reduction, autofocus and low light performance with the Sony A7 III is a major draw for me (as it is for everyone else!).

       I know a lot of this will be subjective – so long story short, in your opinion would the use of adapted lenses compromise the performance too much to warrant using them on the A7 III?

       Thanks in advance!

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       • Mark Condon on December 18, 2018 at 5:58 am

         Thanks for clarifying David! I haven’t had any experience of using adapted lenses on the Sony in professional usage. From my limited time spent playing with the MetaBones adapter and some Canon glass, what I would say is that native lenses are always better. If you consider that Sony never tests adapted lenses on its bodies (at least officially), then expecting them to be as good as their native ones is a bit optimistic.

         Having said this, if you absolutely have to have the L glass look in your Sony images, there isn’t another way around it. The alternative of course is the Canon EOS R, which is a great camera, but can’t beat the a7III in some key areas – AF performance most notably. Hope that helps!

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         • David on December 18, 2018 at 11:33 am

           Thanks Mark – optimistic is probably the best description.. plenty of food for thought. Great website by the way.. a super resource I’m very happy to have discovered.

           
           
           
         • Mark Condon on December 20, 2018 at 1:12 pm

           Thanks for the kind words David! Keep us posted if you decide to make the jump to ‘full’ Sony!

           
           
           
5. Tom on December 12, 2018 at 8:13 pm

   seems like an advert for Sony!!!

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   • Mark Condon on December 14, 2018 at 3:12 pm

     haha did you watch it all? I rip into it a bit too, Tom. Not sure Sony would ever pay me for something like that :p

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     • Joe Mcc on December 23, 2018 at 4:23 am

       Yeah, pretty impartial and practical review which is appreciated. I’m torn between the Z6 and a7iii and your video was very helpful.

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       • Mark Condon on December 24, 2018 at 6:35 am

         It’s a tough one, Joe. I was going to make a Z7 vs a7III video next but haven’t got round to it. Maybe I’ll do a blog post review soon…

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