Hey guys,
I’m pretty confused about which camera to get. I’m planning to do professional video content, video ads, and maybe some product photography or other freelance gigs that come my way.
At first, I was leaning towards the a7c II because it’s more video-focused with upgraded autofocus and all that compared to a7iv, and it still does photography. I was planning to pair it with the 16-35 GM II, and I have a budget of about $6k USD.
But now, I’m wondering if I should stretch the budget to get the FX3. It’s fully video-focused (I know it can do some photography too, but without a viewfinder, it’s a bit weird). The thing is, if I get the FX3, I won’t have to buy a video camera anytime soon.
Would the a7c II be a better fit for both video and occasional photography? I just want to know if it will be good for a professional setting, to record businesses and make content for them.
Also, I do travel food vlogging, so I’m wondering if the FX3 would be too bulky for that. Is the FX3 autofocus as good as the a7c II?
Thanks for your thoughts!
vinse81 • 3 points •
If you think to do professional work for money, you need a 2 card slot camera. That excludes a7c2.
AromaticAd9701 • 2 points •
No you don’t.
vinse81 • 2 points •
Well if you shoot at my, let’s say, baptism with one card and the card fail and you can’t deliver the pictures I would be pretty pissed.
AromaticAd9701 • 1 points •
I use Sony Tough 256GB sdxc V90 and OWC Atlas Ultra 512GB V90 and have never ever had any issues.
vinse81 • 4 points •
Until it fails, because every technology eventually fails.
SnooSongs1525 • 1 points •
Modern SD cards don’t really fail if you treat them correctly.
AromaticAd9701 • 1 points •
This is possible but it’s 0.1% change with the cards I use.
vinse81 • 3 points •
It does not matter if it’s 0.00001% or 1% still there is real chance and if you are pro you will practically eliminate that chance by buying a camera with 2 card slots. And if you think “that won’t happen to me” you do not take your job seriously.
DidiHD • 3 points •
For professional FX3 because dual SD card slot.
BUT photography will be limited. product photography is OK but events, fast pace? not possible probably cause it doesn’t have a mechanical shutter!
for non professional photo use its ok I guess, but the fast paced stuff will still bring issues . Also you have to judge yourself if 12Mp is enough
Fine_Factor_2680 • 1 points •
Thank you, any camera recommendations for both video and photography?
DidiHD • 2 points •
EDIT: update I stand corrected. the FX3 has a mechnical shutter!!
DidiHD • 1 points •
A7 series.
I’m not too knowledgeable on the specs, but the A7siii should have the same sensor as the FX3 and also has a mechnical shutter.
the normal A7IV is pretty much known as the hybrid camera.
and for ultra pros, A9iii (has no mechanical shutter but a global electronic shutter) and A1(ii)
LoganNolag • 1 points •
The FX3 does have a mechanical shutter. It is effectively the same camera as the A7SIII but without a viewfinder and it has a built in fan. The FX30 is the one that doesn’t have a shutter.
DidiHD • 1 points •
holy sh thanks for correcting me! my bad! mixed that up
Inevitable_Arm8396 • 3 points •
I have FX3 and i want to downgrade to a7c II. But i use the fx3 for borh video and stills, i just like the smaller formfactor of a7c better.
Fine_Factor_2680 • 2 points •
Aren’t you scared of the single slot SD card? Will you use the a7c ii for professional work?
Inevitable_Arm8396 • 3 points •
Not scared, the quality of the SD cards today is really high. I might have the fx3 but i still only use one card.
LoganNolag • 1 points •
The A7C cameras aren’t really intended for professional work. They only have half mechanical shutters and only a single card slot. The A7IV, A9III, and A1/A1II are the best hybrid cameras Sony makes right now. The A7SIII and FX3 are both great video only cameras although they have mechanical shutters so they can be used for photos as well they are just fairly low resolution cameras. The FX6 is probably the highest quality video only E mount camera other than the Burano and Venice cameras although those are in another league entirely.