Wow
"It can do this, it can do that, it can do everything."
I've been watching a lot of A7-III reviews. I don't know why though, guess I got nothing better to do with my life. God, I've wasted so much time, but anyways, after getting over the initial hype for this camera I started noticing people would make videos titled "A7-III for [place category here] photography" or simply keep on praising the AF and shadow recovery etc.
Enough is enough.
Yes, it's a good camera, but is it that different? NO.
First, the cringiest part. Why on earth would you need videos explaining how to do a certain kind of photography on the A7-III. All the basics of photography remain the same. Nothing changes. All these videos should be called "hey, here's me explaining how to use this camera for people too lazy to read the instructions manual".
Secondly, the amazing shadow recovery. I don't think it's that amazing. I think it's simply okay. Nor is the noise that good. I recently downloaded some test shots on my computer and compared them to my cheap K50. It's not a night and day difference. I can easily recover 2 stops on ISO100 on my K50 without really degrading the image, Sony can do it too. What's the big deal? Yes, it might do it a little cleaner. Is that worth losing your mind over? No.
I suspect all the hardcore Canon users are moving over to Sony and think this is something new and amazing whereas Nikon and Pentax have been killing it for many years at dynamic range.
Granted, the new sensor is amazing at high ISO settings. My K50 doesn't stand a chance in that regard. And the AF is reportedly best in class. Might be. I know it sucks on my camera. But it's not as if you can't get accurate focus with inferior AF.
I know, I know... it's all "going with the flow". The A7-iii is really hot right now. It's smart putting "A7-iii" in your title to gather more views.
Here are some ideas for fellow content creators:
- Why I use the 70-200 on my A7-III
- The best lens for the A7-III
- Why the A7-iii is the best camera for portrait photography
- Macro photography on the A7-III
- A7-III - the best all around camera?
- Amazing hidden features on the A7-III you don't know about (unless you actually read the f*cking manual)
- etc
...that's youtube for ya or any other attention-media place really.
/sulev