Sony Alpha A7C Mirrorless Camera W/28-60mm Lens (Black)

I was looking for a while to replace my older, heavier dslr equipment and was attracted to Sony as a brand purely from reviews.I was looking at the A7iii but it was not much smaller than the kit I was using.Then a friend said I should look at the A7C as it is much smaller yet still full frame.Full frame is a must as I need all the resolution I can get so I bought one as a kit with the 28-60 kit lens.Other than the usual difficulties mastering the menu’s this camera is simply a revelation.Small, lightweight and simple bursting with all the hi end bells and whistles you can ever need. Obviously with such a small body some concessions have been made to things like custom buttons etc, but you can’t have it all and there really isn’t the perfect camera.Could ... MoreI was looking for a while to replace my older, heavier dslr equipment and was attracted to Sony as a brand purely from reviews.I was looking at the A7iii but it was not much smaller than the kit I was using.Then a friend said I should look at the A7C as it is much smaller yet still full frame.Full frame is a must as I need all the resolution I can get so I bought one as a kit with the 28-60 kit lens.Other than the usual difficulties mastering the menu’s this camera is simply a revelation.Small, lightweight and simple bursting with all the hi end bells and whistles you can ever need. Obviously with such a small body some concessions have been made to things like custom buttons etc, but you can’t have it all and there really isn’t the perfect camera.Could do with a slightly bigger EVF and maybe a 2nd card slot but the image quality is simply awesome, and that is with the kit lens. The lens maybe feels a tad cheap but is edge to edge sharp with virtually no distortion.Obviously I will be buying some more glass, mainly primes and can’t wait to see how far I can push the resolution.I attach an image of a frosty bird feeder as an example of this lens and camera. Taken on a really dull morning.Don’t hesitate to grab one the best full frame cameras and see for yourself the improvements.

I really love the fact it's a compact full frame camera and I love the MLIC approach which makes it so much easier to use compared to DSLR. I enjoy using it wirelessly with my iPhone. And the FTP support is a great feature which I do use it to upload my images.The image quality is far the best I've come across, coming from Canon/Nikon camps. There is no debate - it's literally one of the best I've come across and that's the main focus of this purchase.The biggest drawback is its poor UX. The menus are deeply nested. It feels bloated with too many features. Because of that complexity, it makes navigation more difficult and awkward. I know that the newest Sony cameras have improved UX significantly and laid the menus better and more intuitive.On A7C, the menu ... MoreI really love the fact it's a compact full frame camera and I love the MLIC approach which makes it so much easier to use compared to DSLR. I enjoy using it wirelessly with my iPhone. And the FTP support is a great feature which I do use it to upload my images.The image quality is far the best I've come across, coming from Canon/Nikon camps. There is no debate - it's literally one of the best I've come across and that's the main focus of this purchase.The biggest drawback is its poor UX. The menus are deeply nested. It feels bloated with too many features. Because of that complexity, it makes navigation more difficult and awkward. I know that the newest Sony cameras have improved UX significantly and laid the menus better and more intuitive.On A7C, the menu button is ridiculously far from the finger to reach and when I use menu button, my finger hovers over the light sensor and turns off the display which makes it difficult to navigate.The design of the camera is charming and retro which I like a lot. I love the articulating screen. I can afford A7RIV but the screen isn't fully articulating so I don't want it.

If you are looking for a lightweight Sony full-frame mirrorless camera that can be your travel camera for photo and video, as well as something you can use for vlogging or streaming, this is a great option. Better focusing that the Sony A7III, about $900 less than the new Sony A7IV (though this has some more features that may make this worth it for you), as well as no recording limit for video. I found the battery is about 10% better than the A7III and works good on a gimbal with the right lens (I have used the Sony 20mm F1.8 G and the Tamron 17-28mm f2.8). Fully articulating screen works great if that is something you need. It does have a smaller viewfinder and sometimes on a bright sunny day with sunglasses on you can't see the screen. It is not perfect, but I ... MoreIf you are looking for a lightweight Sony full-frame mirrorless camera that can be your travel camera for photo and video, as well as something you can use for vlogging or streaming, this is a great option. Better focusing that the Sony A7III, about $900 less than the new Sony A7IV (though this has some more features that may make this worth it for you), as well as no recording limit for video. I found the battery is about 10% better than the A7III and works good on a gimbal with the right lens (I have used the Sony 20mm F1.8 G and the Tamron 17-28mm f2.8). Fully articulating screen works great if that is something you need. It does have a smaller viewfinder and sometimes on a bright sunny day with sunglasses on you can't see the screen. It is not perfect, but I think for what it was intended for (vlogging, streaming, lightweight travel, hybrid shooter), it works well. I have a Sony A9 and will grab this one only for shooting wildlife, otherwise I grab the Sony A7C.