Sony a7c

Sony digital cameras various mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras have already been born on the market. Today I explain the Alpha 7c mirrorless digital camera

Among them, Point and shoot film camera equipped with full-size sensors are a genre in which the technological capabilities of each company are greatly questioned as to the next-generation single-lens cameras.

The alpha 7c mirrorless digital camera, the product concept has diversified, but this time Sony has created the latest full-size mirrorless interchangeable– lens camera ” alpha 7c mirrorless digital camera with an awareness of easy-to-use full-size.

Focusing on the concept of “ easiness ” as well as the ability as a full-size machine, we will review the ability of SONY alpha 7C along with the actual shot examples.

sony digital cameras of full-size mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras

“alpha 7c mirrorless digital camera that has been booming in recent years.

In the a series developed by Sony, the development of a mirrorless single-lens type camera equipped with a full-size sensor was being carried out from an early stage.

In the two strong eras of Canon and Nikon. Where single-lens reflex cameras are the mainstream, Sony took on the challenge of competing with a mirrorless single-lens camera that can prioritize compactness, but it is now becoming the center of the single-lens camera market.

The α7C introduced this time was also born as a new model of the α series Digital film camera equipped with a full-size sensor

The birth of the easy-to-use Sony alpha 7c mirrorless digital camera

The SONY α7C introduced this time is a model that is significantly different from the models that have been developed in the α7 series so far.

The α7 series, which has a lineup of models equipped with a full-size sensor, was conscious of the authenticity that was particular about performance, and the aspect of casual use was not the highest priority.

However, the Sony alpha 7C is a full-size mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera with a new concept that is strongly conscious of being “easy to use” while retaining the appeal of full-size cameras.

Appearance sony alpha 7c review

From here, we will review the actual portability and appearance of the Sony alpha 7c, which is attractive because it is easy to use.

I am also concerned about the performance as a camera, but first of all, I will verify whether it satisfies the “easiness” in the concept.

Portability like an APS-C model

The appearance of the SONY α7C can be said to be similar to the α6000 series developed as a model equipped with APS-C.

The α6000 series adopts an APS-C sensor that is smaller than the full-size sensor and is developed as a model that is conscious of overall portability including the lens, but the portability of the α7C is similar to the α6000 series. It is an impression like.

The small body that fits in one hand and the lightness of about 509g greatly contributes to the ease of carrying in the image of the α7C’s “easy-to-use full-size mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera.”

Usability is the same as other α series

The sony digital cameras α7C introduced this time is different from the concept of the α7 series so far, but it adopts the same style as other α series in terms of basic operability.

Button operation and, such as a dial operation, operation in the photographing setting, without hesitation to anyone who has used a series, the benefits that can be operated without changing the feeling there is.

And even for those who are new to the α series, Sony’s mirrorless interchangeable- lens cameras are easy to understand and easy to get familiar with, so it doesn’t take long to get used to them.

A vari-angle type is used for the liquid crystal.

The alpha 7c mirrorless digital camera uses a vari- angle LCD that can be moved up, down, left, and right on the LCD monitor on the back.

Sony’s α series has adopted a tilt-type LCD that can adjust only the vertical angle. But it is equipped with a vari-angle LCD with a higher degree of freedom.

As a scene where a vari-angle LCD is used. It can be effectively used when shooting at high or low angles without looking into the viewfinder and placing the camera at the height of the line of sight.

Overwhelming portability in combination with a zoom lens

The α7C lens kit introduced this time comes with the “FE 28-60mm F4-5.6”. Which realizes an ultra-compact and lightweight size feeling while supporting a full-size sensor and is portable when combined. Is outstanding.

In a single-lens camera, it is essential to combine it with a lens, but no matter how portable the body is the large and heavy lens side may cause a loss of portability.

In α7C, just by virtue of the new lens, which was developed tailored to the concept, “not disappoint us of the latest full-size mirror-less single-lens which realizes the” is.

Performance sony alpha 7c review

From here, we will review the shooting performance of the Sony alpha 7C, which is compact and lightweight.

By emphasizing portability, many people may be wondering if the attractiveness of full-frame image quality has been lost.

I will explain the power of the Sony a7C based on the example I actually shot.

High image quality because it is a full-size sensor

I introduced that the alpha 7c mirrorless digital camera looks similar to the α6000 series. The sensor is equipped with a full-size sensor common to the α7 series.

The large sensor size has a huge impact on image quality. And you can feel the benefits of full size in all scenes, such as high-sensitivity shooting and wide dynamic range.

When you actually use it. There is almost no effect on the image quality due to the miniaturization of the body, and it is also recommended as a full-size introductory machine that you can easily enjoy full-size quality.

The importance of in-body image stabilization that you can feel because of the small and lightweight body

Having a small and lightweight body is not just a benefit.

Due to its light body, it lacks holdability compared to relatively large SLR cameras.

There is a slight amount of “camera shake” that tends to occur, but the a7C has a built-in image stabilization mechanism inside the body, which suppresses a small camera shake.

Surprisingly, when you take a picture with the camera taken out, the blur may be noticeable when you magnify it later.

There is a limit to the in-body image stabilization. But it is an excellent function that significantly suppresses blurring, at least in everyday shooting scenes.

AF performance that Sony is proud of

AF performance is one of the well-established performances of Sony’s mirrorless single-lens camera.

Even with the Sony Alpha 7c mirrorless digital camera. It is equipped with the latest AF performance, demonstrating excellent speed and accuracy.

In basic focusing, the cameras of each company have already evolved to a level. Where it is difficult to make a difference in performance, and you do not feel that the AF performance is particularly excellent in everyday shooting. prize.

Sony has an excellent performance of ” Eye AF ” that adjusts AF to the eyes of people and animals, and it is a camera that can be felt by those who shoot people and animals as subjects.

Alpha 7c mirrorless digital camera specification table

Model name	SONY alpha 7C
Imaging screen size	Full size (approx. 35.6 x 23.8 mm)
Image element model	Exmor R CMOS sensor
Video engine	BIONZ X
Number of effective pixels	Approximately 24.2 million pixels
Autofocus method	Fast hybrid AF
Distance measurement point	693 points
Regular ISO sensitivity	ISO100-51200
Shutter speed	1/8000 to 30 seconds, valve
In-body image stabilization	About 5 steps
Continuous shooting speed	Up to about 10 frames / sec
screen	Vari-angle type 3.0 type / approx. 920,000 dots
Finder	0.39 type / approx. 2.35 million dots
Wi-Fi installed	〇
Equipped with Bluetooth	〇
size	Approximately 124.0 (width) x 71.1 (height) x 59.7 (depth) mm
Mass (including battery etc.)	About 509g

Alpha 7c mirrorless digital camera that you can always carry around

Although a full-frame SLR camera is something I admire. It was hard to come by in terms of price and portability.

However, the SONY alpha 7C is a model that specializes in compactness. And weight reduction so that it can solve your worries at least in terms of portability. You can easily enjoy full-size image quality.

It’s so compact that even if I actually pick it up, I’ll forget that it’s a full-frame sensor, and if I could use it so easily. I would want it as a sub camera.

In addition, because of its compactness, it does not become a burden to carry around. So it is always portable as a camera that can capture everyday scenes with high descriptive power.

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