Sony Alpha a7S Mirrorless Digital Camera
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Finally a silent FF...
If you are a videographer, do not bother to read this review. I would gladly exchange most of top video features on this model for the phase detection AF. Silent mode was my main reason for choosing this model. I do a lot of pictures in quiet indoors environment. Virtually no video. So I cannot comment on that feature. Comparing the prices of other A7 models, perhaps I overpaid for unneeded top video features just to get the silent FF camera. No ... Show More
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A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing!
This camera is a raging BEAST! Sony took a 747 jet engine (12mp monster sensor) and installed it into a small Toyota Corolla body! It's such an odd and ironic match up.The camera does not look impressive on the outside. However, once you browse into the configuration setup and see all the incredible features Sony placed there,..you will be extremely impressed.The low light performance is second to none. It truly is remarkable and that is certainl... Show More
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The next level
I got and use this camera mostly for it's video functions. Coming from Canon DSLR setup, this was a significant upgrade. Comparing HD footage from the A7S and 5DMIII is just completely different, the Sony footage is ALLOT sharper. Coupled with good control of the S Log2 (PP7) profile, you are really given allot more dynamic range. The colour-grading ability is also much higher. Although it does not record 4K internally (and not externally in a us... Show More
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Great Camera Period
I love the Sony A7s. I own an M9 as well as an OMD-EM1. I only shoot still photography so if you are looking for a video review, please look elsewhere.The A7s has LOADS going for it over these two cameras. Here are a few of those things:1. Low light abilities - The Sony A7s has an amazing ability to focus in pitch blackness, even without the AF assist light. You will never be in a situation where the A7s cannot focus. How cool is that! I took pic... Show More
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Simply Incredible
This camera will blow your socks off. Yeah yeah yeah the whole 12 megapixels thing. Understandably photographers may turn the other cheek, but for me as a filmmaker this camera is REVOLUTIONARY. Shooting in pitch dark with little to NO NOISE. NeatVideo plugin works fantastic with any footage that might have a little noise. But at 56,000 iso this camera flourishes. Picture profiles for days. SLOG 2 and cine gammas. The functionality is superb. Bei... Show More
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Good, But Not Perfect
I've had this camera now for five weeks and continue to get better at using it. Like many DSLR cameras, it is not the perfect camera and it is a trade off between what's good and what's not. To keep this short, I'm simply going to list the pros and cons. PROS Very lightweight and small for the features it has. Good low light capability Good placement of controls and ergonomics Excellent viewfinder and on-screen display Has a good exposure meter, ... Show More
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Does the trick
I don't even know where to start. This is the best all-around camera I've ever owned. I shoot professional video and photography for a large corporation and freelance travel videos. The multi-interface shoe mount is a stellar invention. The XLR-KM2 is a wonderful add for run-and-gun style shooting. The high ISO is remarkable, and shoots fantastic images with film-like grain patterns into the tens of thousands before I notice a huge degradation. T... Show More
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Excellent camera!
Im not professional and not too advanced user but have Canon t2i and 70d with multiple lenses (Canon, Samyang, Tamron and Sigma), the preferred ones are Canon 24-70 f2.8 II and 70-200 f2.8 II that I used widely for nature and family photos and videos, but low light footage was still noisy. I was hesitating between 6d and a7s primarily, but decided to try Sony. Now with a7s I can take photo and video till ISO 12800 or 25600 almost without noise. I... Show More
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A7s is it is a keeper
So far I am really impressed with this tiny camera. It will mix with my FS700 and C100 very well, and it probably spells the end of using my 5DmkII for video, I will keep it and my 7D for stills though. I am working on a sensible kit for it. I have the remote and it works well. I really like the EVF, so the trick is to make a kit that takes advantage of the EVF and still can house the O7Q or the Shogun (on order), I have also heard rumors of much... Show More
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Sony a7S The everything Full Frame
I shoot landscapes, portraits, abandoned buildings and I shoot by day and now I shoot by night. A7s opened up a whole new way to be creative. Before I really had to plan my shoots, time of day, locations etc, now I drive and just shoot when ever I see something great.Everything the Sony has designed in this camera is great, does it need improvement? Yes it has it's quirks, but so does Canon, Nikon and the rest. But none of it are show stoppers. T... Show More
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THE GAME CHANGER
My focus is video not stills...My Sony A7s arrived this morning. I've not put it down in 8 hours. I've been a Sony fan since the early 80's. I have used Sony broadcast products extensively and they never let me down. I remember when they moved into the very first digital ENG cameras, they were fantastic... of course old schoolers still whined about going digital but, whatever.I've been using the Canon 5dMkII, 60D, 7D since mid 2008. As of last we... Show More
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Best Camera I've Owned
Right off the bat this is by far the best camera I've used. Yes it has its faults - but at the time of writing this review I strongly believe it is the camera to beat! I own the GH4 and a range of Canon DSLRs and simply nothing can beat the A7s. I use it predominantly for behind the scenes shooting in news studios and the low light is amazing! Having a silent shooting option is fabulous when you're taking pictures in an environment where there ar... Show More
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Establece una nuevo estndar.
Soy usuario de la gama alta de Canon hace varios aos. Abandone el formato ASP-C por los problemas de ruidos, baja profundidad de campo y latitud. Hace aos de desembarque en el Full Frame de la mano de Canon 1D MIII (1,3x) y recientemente Canon 5D Mark III con 24-70 f2.8 L y 70-200 f2.8 L. Estaba contento con los resultados de mi cmara, muchas veces acuda a un flash de apoyo y recientemente comenc a usar 50mm 1.4 buscando lenes mas luminosos en co... Show More
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Sony A7S is a beautiful Camera
I recently upgraded to the Sony A7s from a canon 60D. I loved the 60D like a son and found it hard to part with it after all these years. Lately I've been getting more and more DOP work and it was time to upgrade. The A7s is a powerhouse of a camera built into a small and compact body. Before I get into the video functions which I mostly use this camera for I also have to say that I love the way it feels for photography. After taking a picture us... Show More
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Almost the perfect camera.....almost
For MY NEEDS, this is almost... ALMOST the perfect camera. Anyone who has been considering this camera probably already knows what it can do and is familiar with it's features. I know I was - until I purchased it. It's an amazing camera however, there are some features this camera doesn't have that other cameras have and vice versa. 1. I wish it would bracket 7 exposures instead of just 5 2. I wish it would auto bracket with a 02:sec timer delay ... Show More
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Best digital camera for my uses.
This camera is the best digital camera for my uses I have ever owned. I am a true multimedia artist... I shoot about 60% stills and 40% video and with both shoot in lower light a majority of the time. I had been using a Nikon D800 for both before and it was good at low light but this camera is better. Video there is no comparison the a7s makes the d800 look broken. I also think overall the noise with the A7s that is present is far better looking ... Show More
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Incredible camera for VIDEO
My primary business is video. I sold all my 5D Mark iii's for three of these cameras, and it was the best move that I've made. Obviously these cameras are known for low light, and that's one of the best selling factors, but the image quality from this camera is unbelievable. it will take some time to get used to the tiny body, and button setup, but once you do, you're in for a treat. When you shoot S Log with this camera, and then get into color ... Show More
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Amazing camera
I have both the a7r and the a7s. I shoot time lapse and mini documentaries. I use a Dynamic Perception motion control system for the time lapse. The a7r and the a7s are both fantastic tools for specific tasks. The a7r is a fantastic still photo platform that shoots great video. The a7s is a fantastic video camera that shoots great stills. They are small, lightweight and packed with technology. I can carry half as much gear because everything work... Show More
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Great camera
This is the camera I've waited more than 45 years for. It has no equal for low light use. Easily usable to ISO 64000 and decent even beyond. The silent shutter option is also a big plus. Why sony hasn't introduced this before seems to be more about their fear that you might sneak a shot without the whole world being able to hear the shutter than for any technical reason. The image quality is very good although I think the A7 is slightly better in... Show More
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Incredible
I am not usually big on reviewing products, but this camera is just too amazing for me not to review. I bought it primarily for video work, and I could not be happier. I have been shooting with my 5Dmk3 for the past two years, and I can tell you that after my first gig shooting with the A7s there is no question that it will for now on be my A-cam on everything I do. The image is amazing, and the low light is literally awesome. Seriously. I litera... Show More
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Love this Camera!
I had narrowed my camera search down to the c100Mk2 (based on how much I like the c100) and this a7s. The more research I did, the more I leaned to this camera.As a low-budget narrative director/cinematographer, I have a huge appreciate for fast cameras. Not only is this the fastest camera I've ever seen, the image quality is fantastic.I think the c100 beats this camera in terms of ergonomics, and also internal ND filters; however, not in image q... Show More
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Greatness but at a cost
After much anticipation, I purchased this camera in hopes of stepping up from the DSLR world to something more professional (as far as video quality goes). Without a doubt, the video is super nice especially with the right lens...it's a great camera to do basically whatever from short films to weddings and music videos. However, other than the cons stated in the reviews with the short battery life, etc... I have one BIG problem with this camera..... Show More
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Great Camera
Great camera, overall. I'm primarily using this camera for film, but love taking stills with it. It takes wonderful stills, so don't let a 12.2 megapixel camera fool you. The wide shots are amazing and the video quality is wonderful. The only problem I encountered was the file format. The XAVC S codec it shoots in wraps its files into MP4s. These files are extremely difficult to import into all major film editing softwares, so you'll need to find... Show More
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Sony A7s Scam
Sony does not offer firmware support for the A7s outside the US. DO NOT BUY IT unless you live in the States. I bought it and I can't even BUY the time-lapse app from the Sony Playmemories site, which they will charge you a lousy 9 bucks for it! I called Sony service support and they say they are sorry, but I need to be in the US physically with the camera to be able to BUY and download their app. It so happens that I am in Brazil, and this lame ... Show More
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