NIKON Z7 vs SONY a7R IV | Which Camera SHOULD You BUY? NIKON Z7 vs SONY a7R IV | Which Camera SHOULD You BUY? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfDAX00m8p0 (from a Longtime Nikon shooter...

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NIKON Z7 vs SONY a7R IV | Which Camera SHOULD You BUY?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfDAX00m8p0

(from a Longtime Nikon shooter since age 15)

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

gwilliams6 wrote:

NIKON Z7 vs SONY a7R IV | Which Camera SHOULD You BUY?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfDAX00m8p0

(from a Longtime Nikon shooter since age 15)

If I were you as a long time Nikon guy I would go with the Z7. Pixels are larger on the Z7 plus you have lenses.

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

I have been a Nikon guy forever. Bought A7R2 and A7R3 plus all pro 2.8 lenses. Then I had two systems. PIA. Sold all Sony equipment, took my $10,000 hit. Now I’m a Nikon platform guy only. Happier with one system. Having said that, they are both good. A7R3 way better than A7R2, can’t comment on A7R4

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

I'd buy neither one, I know the shutter stays open on the Nikon when you turn it off, I think the Sony does also.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Ched49 wrote:

I'd buy neither one, I know the shutter stays open on the Nikon when you turn it off, I think the Sony does also.

They all do, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Leica, Sigma, Canon APS-C, Nikon 1, that's because mirrorless cameras need the sensor exposed for all functions.
Only the Canon R models have their shutter down when turned off, this causes them to have an extra shutter cycle each and every time they are turned off and back on.
Personally I like the open shutter feature as it seriously reduces the possibility of inadvertently damaging the shutter while changing lenses, PLUS the sensor can be cleaned much easier while the camera is powered off reducing the chance of electronic damage during cleaning. And the IBIS is also securely docked while powered off.

Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

MT Shooter wrote:

They all do, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Leic... (show quote)

Yes, I do understand there is a good reason why the shutter stays open. The number one enemy of any electronic device, especially cameras, is dust. They didn't redesign the film slr camera to accept digital because it would have been too costly for consumers. In my opinion, all DSLR's (I have three of them) have an inherent design flaw, the photographer has to expose the sensor to the outside air in order to change lens.

bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada

gwilliams6 wrote:

NIKON Z7 vs SONY a7R IV | Which Camera SHOULD You BUY?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfDAX00m8p0

(from a Longtime Nikon shooter since age 15)

Dumb comparison! The Nikon Z6 is far closer to the Sony A7R IV in overall performance.

bwa

jackpinoh Loc: Kettering, OH 45419

gwilliams6 wrote:

NIKON Z7 vs SONY a7R IV | Which Camera SHOULD You BUY?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfDAX00m8p0

(from a Longtime Nikon shooter since age 15)

You should buy the camera system that best satisfies your photographic needs at the lowest cost. For most people, that is a cell phone. If you don't know what you plan to use the system for, you will probably end up with the wrong system.

Bill_de Loc: US

Ched49 wrote:

Yes, I do understand there is a good reason why the shutter stays open. The number one enemy of any electronic device, especially cameras, is dust. They didn't redesign the film slr camera to accept digital because it would have been too costly for consumers. In my opinion, all DSLR's (I have three of them) have an inherent design flaw, the photographer has to expose the sensor to the outside air in order to change lens.

Don't all DSLRs have a mirror between the sensor and the outside world? I believe, at least on some, the shutter is closed.

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Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Yes, on my DSLR's they are closed and yes, there is a mirror in front of the sensor but dust can still get on the sensor. My point is, your still exposing the inside of the camera to the outside elements. Just because a mirror is in front of the sensor, it's not completely shielding it, and it's not a good idea to get dust on the mirror either.