![]() ![]() Professional Functionality and Durabilityīy “professional functionality”, I mean that the Sony Alpha A7 III Camera offered a full-frame sensor, which was something that only Canon Mark series bodies featured, which were way out of my price range. ![]() With the Sony A7 III Camera along with the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens, I could take full advantage of the full-frame sensor to capture wide angles like this scene at Palouse FallsGiven my hesitation choosing between giving the Sony a try or sticking with the Canon I already own, my decision points ultimately boiled down to professional functionality, cost, durability, specs, and reputation. Why Did I Switch To The Sony Alpha A7 III Mirrorless Camera? So for the rest of this review, I’ll go through my thought process for ultimately buying the Sony A7 III camera, how I managed to tweak the camera for my needs, and what I liked as well as didn’t like about my experiences with the camera. It wasn’t an easy decision to make.Īs I considered myself to be a “mainstream hobbyist” (where I don’t make money selling photos let alone doctoring them to be attention-getters on the internet), I don’t think you really know what you have until you’ve actually used the equipment extensively. I questioned whether I was setting myself up for a $3500 mistake, or whether I was missing out on an opportunity to try something different that may end up being better in the long run. Indeed, figuring out my next camera equipment wasn’t easy because I could stick with the familiar (and cheaper) Canon camera and lens system, or I could go with the Sony A7 3 camera and all the unknowns and additional equipment costs that would come with that. Notice the size difference between their sensors The Sony Alpha A7 III Mirrorless Body (left) versus the incumbent Canon EOS 70D DSLR Body (right). Meanwhile, I also considered purchasing a new camera lens after having gone through the latest lens malfunction barely two years after its purchase (and this was my third Canon EF-S 18-200mm zoom lens in 5 years). I first became acquainted with the Sony A7 3 upon a recommendation by my wife’s photography class instructor, which piqued my interest because it seemed like the top mirrorless camera on the market at the time. So, I wanted to make sure that committing to this camera is the best decision, and I’m hoping that you may find my experiences that I’m sharing in this review to be useful as you decide for yourself if this camera is right for you.īefore diving deep into this review, I want to establish a little background that led me to this point so you know where I’m coming from. ![]() Expensive financial commitments like this don’t happen often for me, especially considering that I’ve been using Canon DSLR cameras and lenses for the better part of 15 years (the latest being a Canon EOS 70D). This Sony Alpha A7 III Mirrorless Camera Review is where I discuss my experiences with this serious camera purchase. ![]()
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