The Sony A7C Full-Frame Camera
The US$1,800 SONY A7C: It has the sensor, processor, and autofocus system of 2018’s A7 III in a body about the size of the A6600.
Pros...
- full frame
- articulating screen
- real-time autofocus
- 24.2MP CMOS sensor
- hinged doors that cover a mic port, a headphone jack, a micro HDMI port, a USB-C port, and one SD card slot
- articulating screen isn’t blocked when a microphone is plugged in
- touch control limited to just tapping to set a focus point
- ISO range from 100 to 51,200 extendable to 204,800
- A kit lens with the A7C is available in a $2,100 bundle - 28-60mm f/4-5.6 pancake zoom lens
- Shoots 4K 4:2:0 8-bit video at 24Ffps and 30fps
- 120fps or 60fps at 1080p
- Can record in 4K for over an hour and a half with no overheating
- In-camera stabilization using the standard Sony five-axis system
A gimbal is still needed to get super smooth video shots. Sony’s in-camera stabilization is more effective hand shaking when taking photos than for shooting smooth video.
Cons...
- rolling shutter problem
Do I need a full-frame? No. Do I want a Sony A7C or even the best-for-video Sony A7S3? No. What's the next best thing for vlogging and streaming? The Sony a6600. Let's check it out.
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