a7Riii owners: What do you think?
Jan 21, 2018 12:12:15 #
I'm still considering this against an a99ii and would love to hear what my fellow hoggers think about what is arguably Sony's best effort to date, the a7Riii.
Jan 21, 2018 12:22:45 #
Jan 21, 2018 13:35:31 #
Desert Gecko wrote:
I'm still considering this against an a99ii and would love to hear what my fellow hoggers think about what is arguably Sony's best effort to date, the a7Riii.
Sony raised the bar with this camera. How the sensor captures like is remarkable. I'm a Nikon user, which of course, has been using Sony sensors for a number of years. I hope the next generation Nikon D850 will include a sensor closer to this particular one Sony used in the A7RIII.
My D800 had nearly the same sensor as my A7R (original)
Jan 22, 2018 14:41:16 #
I upgraded from my A7R2 to the new A7R3. The camera makes good on all the hype. It is simply the best digital camera I have ever owned or used in my four decades long pro career. I was a longtime top-end Nikon and Canon DSLR user but switched to Sony mirrorless last January with the A7R2 and A6500. The A7R3 answers all my wishes for features I wanted on the A7R2. Sony innovation and image quality means I am never going back to DSLR land.
No wonder the A7R3 was camera of the year on many lists. It is the best all-around fusion camera (stills/video) on the market. Outclasses even the great Nikon D850 with features no DSLR can have. The best mirrorless camera from Sony yet (with all due respect to the fabulous A9). The A7R3 is very responsive, with great customizable buttons, and improved ergonomics. The battery lasts way longer than Sony's conservative estimate. I can get up to 2000 shots on one battery charge, easy. I have used it in poor weather with no issues. The newer EVF is super. I miss the panorama setting from my A7R2, but that is my only nitpick here.
Yes Nikon and Canon users switching over will have to get used to Sony's unbelievably extensive menu, but the camera can do so much in still and video shooting, the menu has to be this big. The menu setup is improved from the A7R2. With every single button, dial and wheel being customizable to any function, this camera can truly be made your own.
BTW I use native Sony lenses and Sigma Art series lenses (with the Sigma MC-11 adapter). They all work great with fast AF-C, and Eye-AF. I shoot all subjects so my gear really gets put to the test. I couldn't be more pleased with my choices.
No wonder the A7R3 was camera of the year on many lists. It is the best all-around fusion camera (stills/video) on the market. Outclasses even the great Nikon D850 with features no DSLR can have. The best mirrorless camera from Sony yet (with all due respect to the fabulous A9). The A7R3 is very responsive, with great customizable buttons, and improved ergonomics. The battery lasts way longer than Sony's conservative estimate. I can get up to 2000 shots on one battery charge, easy. I have used it in poor weather with no issues. The newer EVF is super. I miss the panorama setting from my A7R2, but that is my only nitpick here.
Yes Nikon and Canon users switching over will have to get used to Sony's unbelievably extensive menu, but the camera can do so much in still and video shooting, the menu has to be this big. The menu setup is improved from the A7R2. With every single button, dial and wheel being customizable to any function, this camera can truly be made your own.
BTW I use native Sony lenses and Sigma Art series lenses (with the Sigma MC-11 adapter). They all work great with fast AF-C, and Eye-AF. I shoot all subjects so my gear really gets put to the test. I couldn't be more pleased with my choices.
Jan 22, 2018 15:55:09 #
gwilliams6 wrote:
I upgraded from my A7R2 to the new A7R3. The camer... (show quote)
Thanks for that review and perspective. I know/shoot Sony and mirrorless, but I'm at a point where I'm not married to either. I do enough action/sports that I was weighing an a7Riii plus an a6k-series body against the all-around a99ii before Sony announced the a7Riii, so the only considerations for me now are whether the Riii really does as well as purported and the cost of lenses, as I'm tired of adapting cheaper a-mount glass onto a mirrorless body. Then again, I've yet to use the LA-EA3 adapter with a lens having an internal focus motor, so maybe it's just the EA4 adapter I dislike. I know better than the tired old refrain we hear from haters that there aren't enough choices in FE-mount glass, but I would want three or four lenses that would quickly break the bank -- Sony FE G and especially GM glass ain't cheap as is a lot of Sony a-mount G glass.
How about that? Your reply caused me to realize that I really should be considering how the Riii performs with an A3 adapter with motorized a-mount lenses, such as Sony. Thanks again.
Jan 22, 2018 17:30:50 #
Don't have any A-Mount lenses so I am not versed in how well they work with Sony E-mount adapter. Yes there are a lot of A-mount lenses that may be more affordable than E-mount. A good E-Mount lens that won't break the bank is the (full frame) Sony FE 28mm f2. I have it and love it. It is sharp, fast focus, great for low light, compact and quiet for video. I do love my A6500 (APS-C sensor) camera also, in addition to my A7R3. For that A6500 camera a great E-Mount choice is the 18-105mm f4 (APS-C size) with power zoom option which I love using. Also sharp and easy to use. I have this lens also and it is a keeper.
There are great Sigma lenses for E-Mount (both full frame and APS-C size) that may be another affordable option. The full frame Sigma Art DG series lenses work with the Sigma MC-11 adapter on the Sony E-mount. They use the MC-11 adapter because they come in Canon EF mount. No worries, the MC-11 adapter makes them work just like native Sony glass on full frame and APS-C E-Mount Sony cameras. I have three of these and love them.
Not to be confused with other great Sigma DC lenses that come in actual Sony E-mount (no adapter needed) for Sony APS-C cameras, such as their 30mm f1.4, and new 16mm f1.4.
I recommend that you start with a few basic E-Mount lenses (Sony or Sigma) that cover the focal ranges you need. Shop price and check reviews. I am here to help you if you need further advise. Cheers.
But yes, by all means, the A7R3 is worth it. 10 frames a second is great for sports and action. (The A6500 shoots 11 frames a second). The quality of both A6500 and A7R3 images in still and video ,make these two cameras that you could live with for your photo needs for many ,many years.
There are great Sigma lenses for E-Mount (both full frame and APS-C size) that may be another affordable option. The full frame Sigma Art DG series lenses work with the Sigma MC-11 adapter on the Sony E-mount. They use the MC-11 adapter because they come in Canon EF mount. No worries, the MC-11 adapter makes them work just like native Sony glass on full frame and APS-C E-Mount Sony cameras. I have three of these and love them.
Not to be confused with other great Sigma DC lenses that come in actual Sony E-mount (no adapter needed) for Sony APS-C cameras, such as their 30mm f1.4, and new 16mm f1.4.
I recommend that you start with a few basic E-Mount lenses (Sony or Sigma) that cover the focal ranges you need. Shop price and check reviews. I am here to help you if you need further advise. Cheers.
But yes, by all means, the A7R3 is worth it. 10 frames a second is great for sports and action. (The A6500 shoots 11 frames a second). The quality of both A6500 and A7R3 images in still and video ,make these two cameras that you could live with for your photo needs for many ,many years.
Jan 22, 2018 18:36:08 #
Thanks, gwilliams6. Once again, you've given me something to consider: adapting non-Sony mount lenses. I began with Sony a-mount many years ago, then I moved into the FE-mount with an a7R and LA-EA4 adapter to use my a-mount glass. As I was already dealing with two mounts, I did not even consider any other. I've recently sold my a-mount body and many of my lenses, and I'll sell my a7R when I decide between an a7Riii and a99ii. Now that I can consider Canon or even Nikon glass and adapter, I've got some reading to do. Well, that and figuring which a-mount lenses I might want to use with an EA3 adapter, as I said in my other reply. Actually, if I decide on an a7Riii, there really is no compelling reason for me to stick with a-mount as an adapted glass alternative to FE-mount other than I am more familiar with a-mount offerings.
Jan 22, 2018 19:41:12 #
Sounds like a plan. Keep us informed and ask any further questions that might arise. Cheers !
Jan 22, 2018 22:35:17 #
I will step and say you SUX, lol! I only can dream of all those units, I have read and dreamed about the both a6500 hundred and r111 and 99ii for that matter. Sony has set a high bar, for the other photo companies .snag 'em and go, and enjoy the ride , p.s happy shooting
Jan 22, 2018 22:35:58 #
I will step and say you SUX, lol! I only can dream of all those units, I have read and dreamed about the both a6500 hundred and r111 and 99ii for that matter. Sony has set a high bar, for the other photo companies .snag 'em and go, and enjoy the ride , p.s happy shooting
Jan 22, 2018 23:14:48 #
Latest News , Sigma to announce new line of FE Art (fullframe) lenses for Sony E-mount (no adapter needed) at CP+ show in Japan this year.
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-source-confirms-sigma-will-announce-multiple-fe-lenses-cp-show/
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr3-trusted-source-says-sigmas-first-fe-lens-new-35mm-fast-prime/
These lenses will surely continue the great Sigma Art series quality, at less-than-Sony prices.
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-source-confirms-sigma-will-announce-multiple-fe-lenses-cp-show/
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr3-trusted-source-says-sigmas-first-fe-lens-new-35mm-fast-prime/
These lenses will surely continue the great Sigma Art series quality, at less-than-Sony prices.
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