CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Be sure to look at the pixel resolution / file sizes in consideration of your IT infrastructure. What size is your current camera? If you're working efficiently with 24MP files, you won't (shouldn't) see issues with a new camera in the 20 - 30MP resolution range. But, when you start talking about 40MP+, you may find an older computer and / or limited diskspace generates problems that mean spending more money on hardware and software.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

A7rIII would be an excellent alternative, just because it is a much better camera, and currently on sale.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1522753-REG/sony_alpha_a7r_iv_mirrorless.html

Saycheeze Loc: Ct

I have both Sony and Nikon mirrorless. Have you looked at the Z6? They are a terrific value, you can find low actuation ones for sale on FredMiranda.com in the 1300-1400 range. With the FTZ adapter you could start off with your existing Nikon lenses. If you wanted a Nikon crop mirrorless body you can find a Z50 in the 700 range. I have a Sony A9 and a A7R IV but my most fun cameras to shoot are the Z6 and Z50. Excellent image quality Just a thought...

tomcat

I’m a fellow Tarheel too. Before you buy the Sony, rent one from your local camera store. There are several in NC. The menu system drove me nuts and after 1 week I sold it back. I am too “Nikonized” to have to go to a whole new paradigm way of doing things

joseph premanandan

I own Fuji X-T3 mirrorless and i like it. it is very versatile and so far i like it and i have not seen any down side to it. I have also heard good things about Sony. Good Luck.

StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

The Sony a73 and a7r3 are currently on sale for $1700 and 2300 respectively.

gwilliams6

As a pro of over 43 years in the business, I shot with SLRs and DSLRs from Nikon and Canon for 40 years (both brands). I moved to Sony fullframe mirrorless in Jan. 2017 and have never looked back. Mirrorless has advantages that no DSLR can ever physically have .

I have owned Sony A7RII, A7III, A7RIII, and now own Sony A7RIV, A9 and A7SIII.

My advice is look for a used A7RIII in top condition. It has the same superb 42mp sensor as the A7RIII, but the A7RIII was a few major advances over the A7RII with many better features including dual card slots and a much longer lasting battery (a real game changer), and better autofocus. You can find excellent quality used A7RIII at reputable used dealers like Allen's Camera, Adorama, B&H, KEH, Samy's, and others. The A7RII is excellent also, but IMHO you should try to get the A7RIII.

You are making the right move IMHO. The Associated Press just switched from Canon DSLRs to Sony mirrorless for its hundreds of staff photographers and videographers, worldwide, for those same mirrorless advantages like EVFs and true silent shooting, great dynamic range and image quality, superior autofocus and more.

Sigma , Tamron, Samyang/Rokinon, Viltrox, Zeiss, Laowa all make superb quality E-mount lenses at affordable prices. I personally have 12 E-mount lenses from Sony, Sigma and Tamron. You certainly do not have to buy only Sony E-mount lenses anymore. Cheers

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gwilliams6

Here is the SonyAlphaBlog lens sharpness tests (MTF standards) on over 114 E-Mount lenses, tested on the 61mp A7RIV. The differences in sharpness wont be as noticeable on the 42mp sensor of the A7RII/ A7RIII. But this is still a good guide to how these lenses stack up. Many more affordable Sigma, Tamron, Samyang/Rokinon, Viltrox and Laowa lens do just as well as the Sony lenses.

https://sonyalpha.blog/2019/11/10/which-lenses-to-maximise-the-potential-of-the-sony-a7riv/?fbclid=IwAR3lDEufRLzjdDQEpxxYlNk1Bqu9sg0GmlnCszb-TtK4LO7DrarwUigUbyc

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lehighjack Loc: somewhere in FL

I like the bang for the buck , especially ability to crop from 42 mix. The rising is a more versatile camera and on sale about 1700. Dollars. The rii is less ex pensive , buy used with warranty and save big. If your hand is very dainty, you may need to add a bracket. But, lots of new and used lenses and loads of YouTube videos. Good luck on your journey.

VietVet Loc: Brooklyn, NY

I’m a canon user also with many lenses. The eos r5 mirrorless is a game changer. However since you already have an investment in several lenses, if I were you I’d look into the new Nikon mirrorless system.

gwilliams6

There is no system that has as many choices of mirrorless-designed lenses as the E-mount, none. Nikon Z and Canon RF mirrorless-designed lens options have a lot of catching up to do and remain fairly expensive compared to all the affordable mirrorless-designed E-mount choices for Sony.

As a longtime Nikon and Canon user, yes I still love both those brands but IMHO, the Sony FF mirrorless system is more complete and better performing overall.

I know this debate will raise the ire of all the brand loyalty stalwarts here in UHH. LOL. So to add my two cents, the expensive EOS R5 and R6 are Canon's best fullframe mirrorless models yet, but still dont offer any better still performance than the best from Sony. And the RF lenses are the most expensive of any FF mirrorless-designed lenses. For me they just aren't game changers and are too expensive for most budgets. Just my opinion here from my professional mirrorless experience. Cheers

maggiemae Loc: North Carolina

I already am anticipating buying a new computer. My current one doesn't even handle the files from my D3300 very efficiently. In all actuality, I will most likely upgrade my computer before I upgrade my camera. My current computer is terrible!

LEWHITE7747 Loc: 33773

Walmart has a Black Friday special on 11/11. I'm going to get this for my photo computer. I don't do video so it should be Ok. An HP(15.6) with FHD IPS screen --- 8DDR4 Ram---512SSD---4500U Ryzen CPU--- - Radeon graphics card. If you do a lot of video you will need something like a gaming computer with double the Ram. I presently have an Acer IPS with 4DDR Ram and a 128 SSD. A Ryzen 3200U. Clocking speed 1/3 of the HP. It still loads 50mpg raw files easily. The new HP should fly through these large RAW files.

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

You need more RAM, A larger SSD, and you do know that a laptop does not have a video card, the graphics is merely built into the CPU Chip and not nearly as good. Better do some more research. Good luck with HP.

ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or

I'm a long time Sony user. I have owned the a6000, a99ii, a7s, a7iii, a7riii, a7riv, as well as the RX100v and HX400. I teach photography at the college level so I get to see them all. I suggest that you rent the one you have your eye on or maybe two bodies to compare. For some reason I just did not like the a7riii. I prefer the a7rii or the ones I own ,the a7riv and a7iii over the a7riii. Owning the a7riv also required me to upgrade my lenses. I mostly shoot landscapes and birds. There are plusses and minuses to all your choices. The a7iii is tough to beat as an "all around" camera. I find that the a7iii gives me a better image in low light or Milkyway shots and more of an "artsy" look. The a7riv is quicker on the focus for birds and more resolution and "F64" look. I have several students that really love their a7rii. Lenses... Sony has a deal going on right now for both cameras and lenses...
Sigma has very good lenses too. I own several. Do the research, pick what you like and by all means, rent or at least play with them before you buy. A friend of mine in Cleveland OH, His local camera store let him borrow two cameras and lenses overnight to try out for free.... Always ask, it's worth a shot and can save you $$$$. I think you will like your Mirrorless experience .