Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I've been shooting as a pro photographer since 1985. I've had many cameras that I really loved like the Leica M4-P, the Nikon F3P, the Canon EF, the Canon 1Dn Mark II, the Sony A9, A9II, A1, A9III, and now the A1II. But in the tiny package that is the Sony A7CII, I discovered a tiny body that weighs just over one pound, a full-frame 33MP sensor that shoots great in really low light at high ISO's, a 10 fps motor drive, and even with 10 bit (4:2:2) video up to 4K 30P. It is the Swiss Army knife of cameras that allows me to use it for video production, landscape & nature, portrait work & head shots, photojournalism assignments, wedding reportage, and even sports as long as you use the on board mechanical shutter. When I go off on my long motorcycle trips, I never leave home without it. But perhaps most importantly, it's my camera of choice to photograph my family and when I do personal projects. This video comprises one or two images from most all of my assignments since I bought the camera in late 2023. Sadly, I forgot to include wedding photos of which there are many. Armchair experts are quick to point out that the A7CII and A7CR lack two card slots, and they are right. I've never used more than one card in my cameras ever, even those that have two slots. At the present time, I own 2- A9III's, 1- A1II, 2- FX30, 1-FX6, and an A6700. It's a pretty awesome group of cameras but when I do personal work, I reach for the A7CII first every time. In this video I talk about the A7CII and the various lenses that I use with it, as well as my favorite camera strap and grip.
Please consider using my affiliate links below should you choose to buy anything I mention in the video. Thanks ever so much for watching!
To get 5% off, go to bedfords.com/brands/Sony.html and use the coupon code "PMR" at checkout. Similar to the Payboo card and Adorama's program, you will pay full price at checkout and once Bedfords ships you your gear, they will credit you 5% back on your card to pay that portion of sales tax: bedfords.com/brands/Sony.html
Or you can use any of the links below to purchase on Amazon:
Sony A7CII body silver: amzn.to/4iVV23Y
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Sony GP-X2 grip: amzn.to/3W63EeO
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Sony FE24-50mm f/2.8G lens: amzn.to/3C8bxcB
Sony FE20-70mm f/4G lens: amzn.to/3C5sFQb
Sony FE70-200mm f/4GII lens: amzn.to/4a2pBB9
I've been shooting as a pro photographer since 1985. I've had many cameras that I really loved like the Leica M4-P, the Nikon F3P, the Canon EF, the Canon 1Dn Mark II, the Sony A9, A9II, A1, A9III, and now the A1II. But in the tiny package that is the Sony A7CII, I discovered a tiny body that weighs just over one pound, a full-frame 33MP sensor that shoots great in really low light at high ISO's, a 10 fps motor drive, and even with 10 bit (4:2:2) video up to 4K 30P. It is the Swiss Army knife of cameras that allows me to use it for video production, landscape & nature, portrait work & head shots, photojournalism assignments, wedding reportage, and even sports as long as you use the on board mechanical shutter. When I go off on my long motorcycle trips, I never leave home without it. But perhaps most importantly, it's my camera of choice to photograph my family and when I do personal projects. This video comprises one or two images from most all of my assignments since I bought the camera in late 2023. Sadly, I forgot to include wedding photos of which there are many. Armchair experts are quick to point out that the A7CII and A7CR lack two card slots, and they are right. I've never used more than one card in my cameras ever, even those that have two slots. At the present time, I own 2- A9III's, 1- A1II, 2- FX30, 1-FX6, and an A6700. It's a pretty awesome group of cameras but when I do personal work, I reach for the A7CII first every time. In this video I talk about the A7CII and the various lenses that I use with it, as well as my favorite camera strap and grip.
Please consider using my affiliate links below should you choose to buy anything I mention in the video. Thanks ever so much for watching!
To get 5% off, go to bedfords.com/brands/Sony.html and use the coupon code "PMR" at checkout. Similar to the Payboo card and Adorama's program, you will pay full price at checkout and once Bedfords ships you your gear, they will credit you 5% back on your card to pay that portion of sales tax: bedfords.com/brands/Sony.html
Or you can use any of the links below to purchase on Amazon:
Sony A7CII body silver: amzn.to/4iVV23Y
Sony A7CII body black: amzn.to/3DIgvNQ
Sony GP-X2 grip: amzn.to/3W63EeO
Peak Design "Leash" quick release camera strap: amzn.to/4h01NzT
Sony FE40mm f/2.5G lens: amzn.to/4h0kiEz
Aftermarket lens shade for 40/50mm f/2.5G lenses: amzn.to/3DEhKxA
Sony FE28-60 lens: amzn.to/40mzbLZ
Sony FE24-50mm f/2.8G lens: amzn.to/3C8bxcB
Sony FE20-70mm f/4G lens: amzn.to/3C5sFQb
Sony FE70-200mm f/4GII lens: amzn.to/4a2pBB9
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