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Sony Alpha 7C Full-Frame Compact Mirrorless Camera Kit - Silver (ILCE7CL/S)
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Model Name | ILCE7CL/S |
Brand | Sony |
Form Factor | Mirrorless |
Skill Level | Professional |
Special Feature | BIONZ X Image Processor; 693-Point Hybrid AF System; 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization |
Color | Silver |
JPEG quality level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
White balance settings | Auto |
Lens Type | Zoom |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 10 fps |
About this item
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- World’s smallest and lightest1 full-frame camera with world's smallest and lightest full-frame standard zoom lens
- Advanced 24.2MP2 Back-Illuminated 35mm Full-frame Image Sensor
- 4K Movie3 w/ full pixel readout, no pixel binning or crop and HDR4
- 15-stop5 dynamic range, 14-bit uncompressed RAW, ISO6 50 to 204,800
- 693 phase-detection / 425 contrast AF points w/ 93% image coverage
- Video capture resolution: 2160p
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Product Description
The world’s smallest and lightest1 full-frame camera - without compromise. Featuring 24.2MP2 backside illuminated sensor, 4K movie3 with full-pixel readout, flip-out LCD and 5-axis in-body image stabilization. Ideal for every photographer on the go and perfect for vlogging.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 9.61 x 6.1 x 5.67 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.47 pounds |
ASIN | B08HVXJZYY |
Item model number | ILCE7CL/S |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #23,599 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #38 in Mirrorless Cameras |
Date First Available | September 15, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
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Compact size, full-frame power
Sony Alpha 7C Full-frame Compact Mirrorless Camera
The world’s smallest and lightest1full-frame camera and lens kit - without compromise. Featuring 24.2MP2, 4K movie3, flip-out LCD and 5-axis in-body image stabilization. (available in silver or black; in body-only or lens kit)
A new concept in the Alpha series
Ready to go anywhere; compact and lightweight design.
Features
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Real-time Autofocus Tracking
Real-time AF Tracking is a state-of-the-art feature that employs artificial intelligence (A)I to tenaciously track moving subjects when shooting stills or movies.
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Real-time Eye AF (Human)
Real-time Eye AF employs artificial intelligence to detect and process eye data in real time and track the subject’s eye with unprecedented precision.
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Real-time Eye AF (Animals)8
Advanced AI-based subject recognition technology now allows fast, precise, automatic detection and tracking of animal eyes8.
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Compact 5-axis in-body image stabilization
The 5-axis in-body image stabilization allows you to shoot images and capture video free from worry about camera shake, regardless of lens attached and without a tripod or gimbal.
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Long Z-battery life extendable via USB power
Despite the compact body, the high-capacity NP-FZ100 battery provides enough power to capture up to an industry-leading1 740 images12 on a full charge when using the LCD monitor.
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Side-opening vari-angle monitor
Ideal for Vlogging and easy composition, the Alpha 7C features a 3” (3.0 type) 921K (approx.) touch-sensitive LCD panel with side-opening vari-angle mechanism for monitor positioning freedom.
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World’s smallest and lightest1 full-frame camera
The Alpha 7C is for creators who demand full-frame quality and performance, but also want a compact lightweight camera they can take anywhere and use for all types of still and video creation.
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Advanced 24.2MP2 Full-frame Image Sensor
The Alpha 7C features a 35mm full-frame 24.2MP2back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with front-end LSI and an updated BIONZ X processing-engine. It achieves high sensitivity and low-noise with an impressive ISO range of ISO 50 – 2048006 and massive 15-stop5 dynamic range.
Notes
1 Among full-frame interchangeable-lens cameras with in-body image stabilization mechanism as of Sep 2020. Sony survey.
2 Approximate. Effective megapixels.
3 Class 10 or higher SDHC/SDXC card required for XAVC S movie recording, UHS speed class 3 or higher for 100 Mbps recording.
5 Movie shooting with S-Log 3. Sony test conditions. May require color grading.
8 Available on still images only. Accurate focus may not be achieved with certain subjects in certain situations.
9 CIPA standards. Pitch/yaw shake only. Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens. Long exposure NR off.
12 Based on CIPA standard with a fully charged battery. Stills: 740 shots (LCD) / 680 shots (View finder). Video: 140 min. actual recording time, 220 min. (LCD) / 215 min. (View finder). continuous record time.
2020 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony, the Sony logo, the Alpha logo, Exmor R and BIONZ X are marks of Sony Corporation. All other marks are marks of their respective owners.
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Compromise:
- Stabilization not the greatest
- Lack of physical controls - no joystick, no front control wheel under power button, less custom buttons
- Electronic view finder (EVF) not the greatest for photographers
- Can't disable electronic front curtain shutter
- Max shutter speed is 1/4000 vs a7iii 1/8000
- Only 1 memory card slot
Improvements
- Flippy screen
- Narrow body that works better on gimbals
- Weighs less, about 20% lighter
- Better color science
- Improved shutter
- Improved port covers
- Better use of battery - more photos / videos per charge
- More custom memory modes (3), better layout on mode selection dial
- You can assign custom functions to 3 buttons and u/d/l/r on scroll wheel for a total of 7
- Better autofocus in both photo and video
- Continuous eye tracking autofocus in video
- Works with Catalyst Browse for creating gimbal-like video footage in post
- Dedicated video record button
- No video recording limits
I think the disappointment you see from some people evaluating this camera is semi-justified in some ways (lack of 2nd card slot, poor EVF, less physical controls), but I also think many of them were expecting this to be the next iteration of the a7 series (a7iv). It's not. Nor is it meant to be - this is a new line with a new designation that has a built out target market in the micro four thirds / APS-C space. Sony took existing technology, improved upon it in so many ways, and put it in a smaller lighter package.
The a7c is perfectly suited for travel, hiking, and vlogging in my opinion. With choice lenses, it has the potential to be lighter than my MFT system while offering all of the benefits that come with a full frame sensor. It's small / light enough that I don't mind taking it with me everywhere. If I wanted a higher end camera with a fuller set of features, I could invest in an a7r, a7s, a9, or FX6 and use the same lenses.
If you already own an a7iii, you probably aren't going to see a huge benefit in switching to this camera. Hold off for the a7iv. But if you're coming from the APS-C or MFT space, you're a traveler, hiker, or vlogger that wants to maximize your image quality : weight/space ratio, you are the target audience for this camera. I'd highly recommend it!
I was excited for the Sony A7C, not because of its (slightly) smaller size but because it is essentially the same as the fantastic A7III, just without the annoying 30-minute record limit. Since almost everything I do with video is a "long form" event, I ran a few stress tests, and here are my first results. All video was shot in 100mbps 4K with a 20mm APS-C lens.
First test: By a window, in the sun, with the LCD against the body.
Lasted 41 minutes before overheating.
Second test: By the same window but with the LCD open. Starting after 12 minutes of cooldown time.
Lasted 11 minutes before overheating.
Third Test: After 2hrs of cooldown time. In the shade (approx. 68F), screen open.
Lasted 2hrs 9mins. Ran until battery died.
Early Conclusions: The smaller body of the A7C isn't really much smaller than the A7III-- this is not a pocketable camera-- so what you're really getting is a cool throwback look, USB-C charging and fewer available buttons/ dials. Battery life is amazing (that one battery recorded 3hrs!) and the AF is of course perfect. Ultimately I'd recommend the A7III over this camera unless the 30 minute record limit matters to you. The A7III simply has a superior body design for real-world use.
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I've only used this camera for taking photos once! I live in South Korea and it's winter now so it's too cold to go outside and shoot I took a few photos as you can see, I have Autumn photos of myself but I can't wait until it warms up again so I can take more photos! As for right now though I use it everyday to stream!
If you have any questions about the camera and want to see it in use in real time stop by my Amazon stream you can find me by going to amazon.com/shop/atarabyte! Or heading to the Livestreams tab on Amazon! I stream everyday here on Amazon and I can compare all the Sony cameras I have for you in real time and hopefully help you decided which Sony camera would be best for you!
I hope this review helps! And feel free to message me if you have any questions while I'm not streaming I would love to help! ^^
Anyways, I hope you have an amazing day and if you do buy this camera I hope you love it as much as I do!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020
I've only used this camera for taking photos once! I live in South Korea and it's winter now so it's too cold to go outside and shoot I took a few photos as you can see, I have Autumn photos of myself but I can't wait until it warms up again so I can take more photos! As for right now though I use it everyday to stream!
If you have any questions about the camera and want to see it in use in real time stop by my Amazon stream you can find me by going to amazon.com/shop/atarabyte! Or heading to the Livestreams tab on Amazon! I stream everyday here on Amazon and I can compare all the Sony cameras I have for you in real time and hopefully help you decided which Sony camera would be best for you!
I hope this review helps! And feel free to message me if you have any questions while I'm not streaming I would love to help! ^^
Anyways, I hope you have an amazing day and if you do buy this camera I hope you love it as much as I do!
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