chapin in utah Loc: Utah

Good morning friends, for some time now I have been having the itch for getting me a Sony A7iv camera, mainly because I would like to begin to take more pictures, specially now me and my wife have more time to travel.
Currently I have a Nikon D7200 with a couple of lenses that I only use for picture day at our preschool business and occasionally for a portrait session for a friend.
I think the reason I don’t use more is the weight.
I would like to mention I have triggers, and strobes that maybe will not work with a Sony camera.

So, any thoughts?
Those who have a Sony A7iv like it? Or is just collecting dust 😊😊

I mostly do photos but would like to try videos again without having to carry a camcorder like used to.

Thank you folks!

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

Suggest you take a look at Nikon's line of mirrorless cameras. You may be able to leverage you current lighting equipment by staying with Nikon.

ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or

I don't own the a7iv, I have owned the a7iii. The a7iv and a7iii are a lot of camera for the buck$. I currently own the Sony A1, a9, and a7ii. The a7iv is light years above and beyond the D7200. Once you set it up the way you want and learn how us utilize its many capabilities, Your pictures will improve greatly. The biggest advantage of mirrorless is the constant live view . By using the exposure control dial you see exactly what you get in exposure as you shoot it. Your keeper numbers will greatly increase. Don't be concerned about a new system. No matter what system you chose you will need to learn it.

chapin in utah Loc: Utah

Thank you, I will

chapin in utah Loc: Utah

Thank you for your answer.
Isn’t the A1 mostly for video?
Also , you are right about A7iii being very similar to A7iv.😊

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I believe if you check the specs at any sales site, the Sony full-frame weighs roughly the same -- if not more -- than the cropped Nikon, especially when paired with typically larger and heavier full-frame lenses.

Given the numerous options in mirrorless from Nikon, including cropped DX sensors, why focus on changing both brands and crop factors?

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

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SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Is there a reason you’re looking at the Sony rather than the Nikon Z6II? Unless you have a compelling reason to switch it seems like the Nikon would serve you better unless you want to replace all of your equipment.

BebuLamar

The OP only has a couple of lenses perhaps it's a good time to both upgrade to FF and mirrorless as well as brand. Not so much to lose.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Hopefully, our OP will actually look-up all the weight specifications of any proposed new equipment to dispel the mistaken idea a mirrorless full-frame camera and full-frame lenses, in general, will not yield a lighter weigh kit vs a cropped DSLR.

azted Loc: Las Vegas, NV.

I own a Sony A7iv. It is quite the beast! My upgrade from the A7lll to the A7iv was professional, and it was well worth it. The A7iv is so fast to focus, and has more options, that it can do, as well as more MP (33 vs 24). But you must understand that you are getting involved in a "system" change in so many ways. You are not only changing from DSLR to "mirrorless", but you are changing from the Nikon logic to the Sony logic. So many people have made that change, so you will be in good company, but be kind to yourself as you climb the learning curve. All of the lenses that are available to you is astounding! You can buy an adapter to use your current Nikon lenses, and set the camera to use just the APS-C part of the sensor. You can buy an LA-EA5 adapter and use any of millions of Sony, Minolta, Sigma, and Tamron lenses that were made for the Sony "A" mount system and have great autofocus. Or you can buy the amazing "E" mount lenses with the fastest autofocus. The journey you are about to take will make you a better photographer, no matter which system you choose. But I can promise you that the A7iv is a totally amazing piece of equipment that will astound you with it's capabilities, and provide more options for growth.

Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx

You are looking for a camera lighter than the D7200 + lens for landscapes, portraits, and family stuff. Sounds like the perfect place for a good quality smartphone camera. BTW, my D7200 with 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6 is 46oz (2.9lbs).

azted Loc: Las Vegas, NV.

Another thought crossed my mind. If you have strobes, you can use them with the Sony by getting some Pocketwizard transceivers. These are just wonderful adapters that work every time! I bought all of mine used and they work with all the assorted strobes and flashes I have collected over the years.

ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or

The Sony A1 is not mostly for video. It can do video but I am not a video photographer. I got the A1 for animal and bird photography because of its super fast focus and eye fallow.

BebuLamar

I agree with you that mirrorless doesn't really save weight. If weight is the criteria then it's not a good excuse.