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Sony A7SIII - The Best Mirrorless Video camera.

by Chris Brockhurst

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Published 15 Dec 2020

A review of the Sony A7SIII after using it for a few months, its a MONSTER of a camera. Sony A7SIII - https://geni.us/sonya7siii Pro Grade V90 Memory Cards - https://geni.us/progradev90 Sony Cine Body Cap - https://geni.us/cinecap A7SIII Cage - https://geni.us/smallrig2999� �� 0:00 - Intro 0:22 - Articulating screen 1:12 - Grip & Ergonomics 1:58 - Record Button 2:23 - Port Doors 3:09 - Screen & EVF 3:51 - New Menus 4:17 - Active Steady Shot Stabilization 5:14 - 4k 120p and why its useful 6:24 - Weather Sealing 7:06 - 10bit colour explanation and why it matters 8:35 - Codecs and Editing with them 9:48 - File Sizes and examples 10:13 - Memory Cards you'll need (Pro Grade V90) 11:00 - 128gb Video Capacity (4k 24, 60 + 120) 11:48 - A7SIII as a stills camera? 12:21 - Overheating Issues 12:49 - Touchscreen - why its useful 13:31 - Rolling Shutter (vs A7iii) 13:40 - Autofocus wizardry 14:04 - Adjustable Autofocus speed (my FAV feature) 15:04 - Strap rattle is fixed 15:21 - Buttons refined 15:49 - Things I dont like 15:53 - No APSC/Crop mode in 4k 16:16 - Lowlight and High ISO 16:59 - Battery life 17:29 - Dial lock 17:47 - Screen orientation auto flip 18:12 - Closing notes GEAR USED - 2020 (Amazon affiliate links) Best Music for Youtube Videos: https://geni.us/epidemiccb Lightroom Presets I use (Only $10): https://geni.us/cb2019 Stock Video: https://geni.us/artgridcb Main Camera - https://geni.us/sonya7siii B Cam - https://geni.us/SonyA7iiiCB1 C Cam - https://geni.us/sonya6100cb Best All round lens - https://geni.us/sigma2470 Ninja V - https://geni.us/ninjavcb Drone - https://geni.us/DJIMavicPro1CB Best All Around budget Lens - https://geni.us/sigma2470 Macro - https://geni.us/sony90mmmacro Cheap 85mm - https://geni.us/viltrox85mm Best BTS Cam - https://geni.us/Insta36amz BEST Lens EVER - https://geni.us/Sony24mmF14CB Walkabout Lens - https://geni.us/Sony1635F4CB Cheap street lens - https://geni.us/Tamron35amazon B Roll Beast Lens - https://geni.us/Sony85mmF18CB Sharpest Lens - https://geni.us/Sony55mmF18CB Zoomy Sniper Lens - https://geni.us/sony70200f4cb Vlog Mic - https://geni.us/rodevideomicrocb HUGE Backpack - https://geni.us/lowepro450awCB Travel Bag - https://geni.us/peakdesign20l FAV Portable Light - https://geni.us/p1vloggercb Studio Light - https://geni.us/godoxsl60 Studio Mic - https://geni.us/videontg BUDGET light Dome - https://geni.us/neewerlightdomecb A7iii EyeCup - https://geni.us/Eyecup A7iii Grip/L Bracket - https://geni.us/a7iiilbracket All gear I use: https://geni.us/amazoncb Wedding Gear I use on Kit: https://kit.co/chrisbrockhurst #sonya7iii #sonyhomies #shootsony FOLLOW ME Instagram: http://instagram.com/chrisbrockhurst Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisbrockhurs AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Some of the links used in the description will direct you to Amazon, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. SPONSORSHIP/COLLABS If you are looking to do collaborations, offer sponsorships, or any other requests, hit me up here: chrisbrockhurst@gmail.com If you have a question or want to chat, use the Instagram or Twitter links above, thanks!

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@chrisbrockhurst4 years ago Through all the joy 2020 brought us, at least we get the near PERFECT CAMERA, who's with me? 40
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@superwavess4 years ago God dangit, I just got an A7iii a few months back and now I feel like I need this. The 240fps is soo incredible. 14
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@GajanBalan4 years ago Solid review. Great work on this Chris!
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@Glen.Danielsen4 years ago Chris! I love your hiss! Thanks for another example of video excellence. I like your up-front honesty. God bless, 💛🙏🏼 2
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@johnbroman36604 years ago Always so enjoyable to watch! Very helpful! Thanks 1
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@penfx14 years ago Always great and honest reviews - very much appreciated :) 2
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@CamReid4 years ago Thanks Chris! I like the way you did super close up B-roll of it and talked about how it sounds, including the shutter! This will be the closest thing I have to holding one in real life until mine shows up. Also, glad to hear your flippy screen hasn’t become loose over time. ...
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@Tokyo_Views3 years ago Sony A7Siii looks like a beast. Also loving your channel! Stay safe!
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@therioway54123 years ago This is dope .. so glad I got my a7siii when it first came out .. been waiting for years now
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@mousse44443 years ago Chris, excellent and very laid back review. I was very impressed as to how you lit up your background. It made me feel like I was in a renaissance painting. I don't know if you did that intentionally, but the result is outstanding. Cheers ...
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@AJGalecki4 years ago Im so happy they improved the ergonomics. Everyone mentions how good the grip feels... it was honestly what I was so jealous about with the Canon R's (being an a7iii user). 5
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@jarelroxas87133 years ago Can't wait to get this camera in the future! For now, I'll be sticking to my A7III till I can make the jump.
Thanks for all the content you create! Decided to make a youtube channel because of inspiration from creators like you! Appreciate it! 🙏🏽 ... 2
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@joebyvictor26193 years ago Great vid mate. Literally got my sub when you gave mini HDMI the middle finger! I’m loving the camera too it’s just so easy to shoot on, I don’t have to think, can just focus on creativity. The AF is sick and footage is coming out stunning. ... 3
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@DavidGoods3 years ago I love how the A7s iii side compartments feel so nice and firm, you almost feel guaranteed that water wont get in there! I love my A7siii :) Also, that sensor cap is awesome man! 1
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@waliddifallah86734 years ago absolutely beautiful review and def deserve a hell lot more view !
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@fidelecheverria67723 years ago FIRST REAL WORLD REVIEW i SEE. of course I have seen great ones (Gerald, you know) but as a professional videographer, that low light iso note you made,.. that´s real info. 1
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@AitorApezteguia4 years ago Great review! Many thanks for sharing!!
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@adrianalfordphotography4 years ago Thanks Chris for sharing your experience with the camera. Looks pretty amazing. I’ll wait till they drop in price when the hype drops off and grab one 👍🙏 1
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@TheSlipperySlope4 years ago Agreed. Had it for a month now and it‘s insane. 🥰
Small remark: 12800 ISO will give better image in Slog. For HLG it‘s 2000 (4 1/3 stops over base ISO for each profile as explained in Gerald Undone‘s video). 🍻 1
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@dashluge4 years ago Very informative. Mine is coming soon!
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@soamjena4 years ago On point! I have nothing to hate about this camera except the A type card price 15
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@quasiguy3 years ago Well done, Chris. You covered a lot of ground and offered many helpful suggestions. I really appreciated your encouragement about trying to shoot more b-roll handheld. I just ASSUME I'm not going to be able to hold the camera steady enough. But you're right. Maybe I should just turn on Active Steadyshot and give it a go for a day. Thanks for the pep talk. I have one additional beef about the A7Siii's ports. I often attach a Sennheiser wireless mic (which mounts in the hot shoe) and plug in headphones when conducting interviews. With both of these things connected, the flip screen's movement is very restricted. Other than that, I'm really loving the camera. And loving your videos! ...
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@ChrisMitchells_FlyingCameras4 years ago Excellent review Chris. I love my siii. Chris a video request...please consider doing an a7siii video with the polar pro peter mckinnon edition ii vnd filters. Your thoughts on vnd filters - the pm edition ii in particular - would be great. ...
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@gixxerboy5553 years ago I like your lens cap very much..looks really professional..
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@danieldougan2694 years ago It's pricey to those of us who are only enthusiasts, but for those professionals who truly need what it does, it's a tremendous value. 1
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@andycaslin3 years ago Great review Chris, thanks. Do you know if future cameras, or even the A1, will have the ability to control the rack focus speed or is that specific to the a7siii
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@joel.wuestehube4 years ago I love the look of your studio set. Maybe you can do a video about it some day. All about lighting, backdrop etc.
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@JustDushawn4 years ago Damn u man :) u made this video so good - now i need to make my review of the camera different 😂👍🏻 well done man 1
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@duessel1353 years ago The review is on the best i have see. Thanks! Just one question, how is the mic.? Any wind noise? Sony a 7c is terrible, almost impossible to use without an external mic. outside.
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@WillChidlow4 years ago "cropability is flexibility" 😂amen to that. nice video Chris 👍 2
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@torrolfjohansen4 years ago Great video Chris! You mention you shot the studio portion of this on your a7iii, I'm curious what lens did you use for your head+shoulders shot? Also related, in your gear list, the "Best All Around Lens" field is empty...and I'm DYING to know! :) ... 1
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@PaulFeinberg4 years ago Great overview......I want this camera, the storage is going to be a killer though.....not looking forward to that. Awesome video as always. 2
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@BradBeaird4 years ago 4:2:0 vs 4:2:2 in 10bit. I can't really tell that much difference for what I've been delivering. 4:2:0 10bit in XAVC HS 4K edits without issues for me in Premier Pro on a PC and seems to grade well. Thoughts?
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@NafisAhmed734 years ago great review chris.. thanks for the storage part.. i should order more sd cards i guess.. One thing i wanted to know is that, when using sigma 24-70 dg dn lens , can you use catalyst browse to stabilize that footage?? 1
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@Alastair64 years ago Straight up review, good job. I'm going to stick with my a7Riii for now. 1
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@innomind4 years ago How is this camera when it comes to plugging in XLR mics, or the Sony hot shoe wireless receiver like URX-P03D, is the onboard amp noisy?
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@SaskRiderMoto4 years ago Chris.... Thank you for finally getting this review out. Great job on discussing everything. I been waiting for this review ever since you got the camera.
Picture wise, I understand on social media this will have no issues, but what if I want to print bigger then a 8x10? so a 12x36 or a 20x24, will this still be enough? I don't need 40mp sharpness, just something that is in focus and delivers good images. I am want something that is good in photo department and allow me to learn the video side and grow into it and not out of it due to limitations. I am primary photo right now but eventually want to get serious in YT review videos, real estate photo/video and the odd portrait shoots here and there, but mostly for myself and family use.
I look forward to your thoughts on this. Keep up the great videos.
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@echoauxgen3 years ago More on low light pictures not so much video, Astro Milky Way maybe have to wait till March (I can wait). I agree about 12MP but I have taken some old shots on the A7S re edited and using Topaz Gigapixel A1 and Denoise/Clear AI and a poster size print looks awesome. Oh! and a A7S rarely above ISO 6400 even in the darkest of dark place, night vision - daytime with stars and no moon! ...
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@Breacherzerothree3 years ago How do you prevent your cage from scratching your camera?
It’s random but I figure spending that much on a camera body, you would wanna take as good of care of it as you can.
I’m asking for myself. 1
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@TheOneMonk4 years ago Great review. Still on Panasonic S1 but getting more and more frustrated about them not being able to come up with reliable AF and affordable lens prices.Talking about lenses: what is your favourite lens for the A7Siii ?
Liked and Subbbed. ... 1
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@RiteVisuals4 years ago Awesome video Chris, how have you gone about colour matching footage with sony 8-bit cameras? 1
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@GavinMalm4 years ago B & H just got them in stock and mine ships Friday! 2
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@chriscatullo3 years ago Great review Chris! What pic profile do you use? I'm waiting for mine to be delivered and heard that even no profile is awesome footage. 1
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@77jairomorales4 years ago you did a great job explaining camera! good work man ur awaome 1
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@RoyaltyPlays3 years ago I don't need this for sure but I'm definitely buying it anyways 😍
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@MrVh784 years ago XAVC-I for 120 is there under S&Q though you need a CFexpress
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@meyerdigitalfilm3 years ago i love the face of the spraying bride at she was like damn i am fddd :D
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@jackdolah20314 years ago Hey man great video, i wanna ask you, How long does this camera can continously shoot 1080p video?? 1 hour?? More?? 1
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@threatnique3 years ago Awesome video Chris ! I’m dreaming to buy this camera everyday ! Can you share the last track in the video as it ends please !?
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@philippscheithauer4 years ago Solid Video, only point i disagree is you saying the a7iii EVF is ok. Its really not, especially if you compare it to the competition. Its just crappy at best and I was shocked when I rented it for a wedding and compared it to my Z6. Glad that I'm switching to the A7Siii in January though :) ... 5
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@sodobson3 years ago Im new to all of this. Been learning on the 6600. I want to make the jump up.. but equal to videos as photos. Seems this is more video oriented... and maybe the A7iii more for both? So i may go with the A7III and keep learning,,, and consider this for next years purchase.. hmmm... ...
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@TG-he9ph4 years ago My Zoom function Is greyed out. And when I try to use it, it says it’s not compatible with my lens. I use the GM 16-35. Any help? Or do you know the reason for this? Also, are you able to use the active steady shot in 120fps? Mine says I can’t. ...
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@arthurbrown75014 years ago Hi Chris. Where did you get the lense body cap mate?
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@jalexanderevans4 years ago You used to use the creative colors like autumn leaves, do you still use those in the a7siii? 1
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@markshirley014 years ago Chris is active steadyshot a digital crop orbis it ibis.
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@yulifreed49883 years ago yep its definitely a low light beast 👍
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@dianaa81254 years ago oooh do you have any snow footage?? pls post if you do!
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@daddyland4 years ago I love how she noticed that she accidentally sprayed you and your camera at xD 3
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@cris_stn4 years ago Thanks for this great video Chris !!! Once this fucking pandemic is over I hope to go out there use my a7 iii to make some money with it and in time get this a7 s iii as well. I would love to shoot everything in 4k 60fps if I could and that thought alone motivates me to work hard to be able to buy this camera. A small change in topic though. I need to get a second camera as a backup and my budget is limited to 600€ at the moment and I was thinking of buying a used sony a 6300 so I can still shoot 4k 30 fps and 1080p 120 fps. In your opinion am I making a mistake by looking at the sony a 6300 ? ...
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@Livingtheglobe4 years ago Oh! where did you get that censor cover! sweet 1
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@MarkArnett4 years ago You said you would talk about the M1 mac, but then you didn't. I am very interested in switching my 2013 mac pro trash can for a mac mini, but I want confirmation of whether 16 gig memory is enough. 1
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@hendrychan27144 years ago Hi Chris, i got mine month ago, and I found that my a7s3 doesn't do 10bit 4:2:2 in 1080 , 120p, is it that also on yours? 1
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@jalexanderevans4 years ago I think you can do 4k 120 s-I with a CFE-A? 1
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@randyedmunds29893 years ago What lenese do you recommend for the a7s3
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@paulcollingridge83874 years ago 10bit vs 8 bit.... Or using focus points on A7iii as the analogy... 693 vs 11. Just imagine how much better THAT feels like when out shooting
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@pf47734 years ago I'm sure this is a great camera for the pros. Happy that you are happy with it! I'm very happy with my Sony A6600 and apsc lenses for international travel because of their size. Thanks again for the video
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@ColtKirwan4 years ago Would you expect longer battery life if your shot in 1080? 1
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@opensourcedev224 years ago Oh my little Canon, I'm not replacing you yet, I'm just doing research... 6
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@VideoCreatorsLounge3 years ago No 3:2 raw video output... Hope this is fixed with future firmware.
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@terryalexander47833 years ago Doesn’t anyone know how you can get the A7siii to show under -2.0 (EV) and not hurt start blinking when EV is -2.0
Meaning it shows -2.7 EV up to -3.0EV
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@Playahs14 years ago The AF speed can be set on the a7iii aswell.
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@henrytheturnip4 years ago I ordered mine some two months ago, still waiting for it to arrive :(
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@AliexFolgueira4 years ago I edited 4K 120 a7siii easy on my windows pc and my iPad, no need for proxy 1
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@ThePhilharmonicStudios4 years ago My Sony a5100 didn't had a flappy doors and it was released few years ago 😂 and also had the flip up screen
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@sirackcity4 years ago I just got mine after filming on iPhones for years !! Now I’m lost in the sauce 4
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@raycarter40304 years ago You just admitted you dropped it (in snow). Doesn't that invalidate the warranty?
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@nathanturner23044 years ago I feel like the a7c is the budget version of this camera
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@findbradford3 years ago well I got one for $3, 140 new from authorized dealer on Overstock sale ends today and been trying to share everywhere but if I put the link in they dump it and it's a private URL from club o members have anybody interested I'll share the link I got one it's shipped my bill says $3,400.20 with tax ...
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@MaxMaiKeSi3 years ago edit 4K 120p on M1 with only original clip is quite easy
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@odohayo91404 years ago I don't think you need an apple m1 or apple machine to edit 4k 10bit
Just buy a 1500 dollar pc and you are fine
Like 3070 + 32gb ram + ryzen 5800x or 5900+ 2tb ssd
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@BrannonNod4 years ago Chris check out my video titled A7c vs A7Siii My Dynamic Duo...My dream set up👍
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@VenusandMaiku4 years ago hahah everything is perfect. Except for the price. A7IV inbound.
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@a.z29724 years ago Bride would have caught a right hook for spaying champagne on my a7siii 🤭🤪
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@DaveMovies3 years ago To expensive!
Only 1000€ more and you can buy a RED Komodo.
Just sayin!💁🏻‍♀️ 1
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@Davitor14 years ago The Sony A7siii was NOT design for the serious photographer. End of story. And if 12 MP was enough why would Sony bother with a 61 MP sensor like on the A7r4?