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Being a development of the EOS 70 D , The 90D has a very familiar feel and it works with all me existing lenses and accessories. some of the buttons are new and others are moved relative to the 70 D but most features are improved versions of those in the earlier model. The new Raw file format .CR3 is not compatible with my standalone versions of software and I can not afford subscription software so I have to digital photo professional to convert the .cr3 files to jpg and then use lightroom to finish the processing. The optical viewfinder is comfortable and clear, The fold out screen is the familiar very versatile and easy to use feature I appreciate so much for taking photographs in unusual positions and angles (church bells in their frames etc). Image quality is excellent and the customised shooting moods aid my creativity. An excellent choice for the enthusiast who is not ready or able to afford, a full frame or mirrorless camera.GeoffG

It’s okay…I previously had a Canon 77d and went to this because I heard it was a better camera but my 90d caused me all kinds of headaches. I couldn’t use my 100mm macro L lens with it, even after the firmware updates. I heard of other people having the same issue but silly me bought the camera anyways. My macro lens worked perfectly with my 77d so it wasn’t user error….there was always some kind of focal miss when I used my macro lens with this body. It was my most used lens with my 77d and the continuous issues when I paired that lens with this body is what made me sell my 90d and move to a completely different camera system. When I paired this with my 24mm efs, it was amazing. The camera really shined with that lens. I had about 5 different cannon lenses (2 L series, 1 efs and rest regular) and 1 sigma 18-35m and the quality of images I got out of most of my lenses was better with my older 77d camera than they are with this new one. Maybe I just had a bad body, but there was always some kind of focusing issue when I paired it with certain lenses. If your new, or maybe just a causal photographer who doesn’t want to invest in a lot of gear, this camera will pair up great with a 24mm Efs pancake or the 50mm 1,8 and you’ll get a lot of good photos of the kids or backyard flowers and stuff but if you know your going to be serious and invest in quality glass, I would just skip this body all together and either go with the previous 80d or jump into their new mirrorless line and just skip this body all together.Sbeth

Great gear. Nice employees. One camera (I can’t remember which one) had trouble reading an SD card while the others did not have trouble reading the same SD card (would say “card full” when it was empty). Otherwise, all the equipment worked flawlessly. For service improvement, it would be appreciated to have the ability to purchase rental insurance on site at self-pickup. I had decided to purchase rental insurance after my official purchase. When I went to pick up my gear but had yet to leave with it I asked about adding the insurance on. That request was denied and they said it wasn’t possible. The company missed a money making opportunity. Had I left already, I would have understood. But I had not left the building with my gear and it was still in the sight of the employees. Luckily nothing happened to the gear during use, but it would have been appreciated to add it on at pickup.Lizzy S.

The headline is exactly what I've been telling people about this camera. I came from a 6D2, and this thing is from another planet. After my first outting with, I walked away with impression that you just about have to deliberately thwart the AF to miss focus. It started hunting for subjects which were merely blurs in the shape of something it knows, and then gets focus NOW. It's the definition of game changing from a DSLR. The fact it's been introduced at the same price as the original is just bonkers in my mind. I feel like I ripped Canon off getting this thing. It's very difficult to imagine a body that can do more or better.Shawn

I upgraded from a 6D and this is my first mirrorless camera. I was hesitant since I had many of the EF lenses and didn't want to start over. I was assured that the adapter would do the job. I'm amazed at this camera. I also got the RF 70-200 F4 lens. The photos are sharp and the autofocus fast. The real test for me was the adapter. I've tested the EF 35 mm and the 24-70 F2.8 with spectacular results. I've read that you should be able to hand hold 1/30-1/60 and get a clear shot. I could only get good results if I shot at 1/80. With this camera, I'm able to get sharp photos at 1/20. Great camera, very happy with it.Stephen

I owned a R6 (should have kept it) and so I expected the camera setup would be easy. Most settings were until came to shooting info display where I wanted Item 3 which contained the histogram. I could not select just Item 3. I had to select either 2&3 or 3&4. But it went downhill from here. On two occasions when I selected the Q button the screen flickered for about five seconds. When I took the camera out for a test shoot the histogram was gone. I took three images. On the third shutter press the camera froze with the image on the screen. The only button that would work was the OFF button. I turned the camera on and the screen flickered for about 5 seconds. Tried to reinstall the histogram . All five selections were now checked. I started with #1. With the selection on #1 the selector box flickered. After a few tries the check mark was removed. When I went to #2 the check mark reappeared in #1. Could not get any check mark removed. Gave up and went on to review one of the two images I took. When the image came up it randomly jumped about the screen. The camera was returned to B&H. Hopefully this was just one bad sample.Joe

Being a development of the EOS 70 D , The 90D has a very familiar feel and it works with all me existing lenses and accessories. some of the buttons are new and others are moved relative to the 70 D but most features are improved versions of those in the earlier model. The new Raw file format .CR3 is not compatible with my standalone versions of software and I can not afford subscription software so I have to digital photo professional to convert the .cr3 files to jpg and then use lightroom to finish the processing. The optical viewfinder is comfortable and clear, The fold out screen is the familiar very versatile and easy to use feature I appreciate so much for taking photographs in unusual positions and angles (church bells in their frames etc). Image quality is excellent and the customised shooting moods aid my creativity. An excellent choice for the enthusiast who is not ready or able to afford, a full frame or mirrorless camera.GeoffG

It’s okay…I previously had a Canon 77d and went to this because I heard it was a better camera but my 90d caused me all kinds of headaches. I couldn’t use my 100mm macro L lens with it, even after the firmware updates. I heard of other people having the same issue but silly me bought the camera anyways. My macro lens worked perfectly with my 77d so it wasn’t user error….there was always some kind of focal miss when I used my macro lens with this body. It was my most used lens with my 77d and the continuous issues when I paired that lens with this body is what made me sell my 90d and move to a completely different camera system. When I paired this with my 24mm efs, it was amazing. The camera really shined with that lens. I had about 5 different cannon lenses (2 L series, 1 efs and rest regular) and 1 sigma 18-35m and the quality of images I got out of most of my lenses was better with my older 77d camera than they are with this new one. Maybe I just had a bad body, but there was always some kind of focusing issue when I paired it with certain lenses. If your new, or maybe just a causal photographer who doesn’t want to invest in a lot of gear, this camera will pair up great with a 24mm Efs pancake or the 50mm 1,8 and you’ll get a lot of good photos of the kids or backyard flowers and stuff but if you know your going to be serious and invest in quality glass, I would just skip this body all together and either go with the previous 80d or jump into their new mirrorless line and just skip this body all together.Sbeth

Great gear. Nice employees. One camera (I can’t remember which one) had trouble reading an SD card while the others did not have trouble reading the same SD card (would say “card full” when it was empty). Otherwise, all the equipment worked flawlessly. For service improvement, it would be appreciated to have the ability to purchase rental insurance on site at self-pickup. I had decided to purchase rental insurance after my official purchase. When I went to pick up my gear but had yet to leave with it I asked about adding the insurance on. That request was denied and they said it wasn’t possible. The company missed a money making opportunity. Had I left already, I would have understood. But I had not left the building with my gear and it was still in the sight of the employees. Luckily nothing happened to the gear during use, but it would have been appreciated to add it on at pickup.Lizzy S.

Pros: small; light; not over-cluttered with buttons; the EVF is bright and informative; the low light capability of the Z50 for an APSC sensor is amazing; the standard and zoom kit lens are both light and, although slow, of high quality glass – there are no problems enlarging telephone shots to pixel size. Cons: only one SDHC card slot; takes too long to refresh after checking the screen for the last show and trying to take the next one.Harry

I got this camera right before Nikon announced the Nikon zfc, and when I say right before I mean barely 24hours had passed since I purchased my Z50. I’m so glad I did since I probably would have pre-ordered the zfc and regretted the fact I didn’t buy the z50 for the very nice grip it has and just the overall “modern mirrorless” look. The zfc is pretty much a Z50 in a retro body minus the grip, but I think the body limits it to only properly using small compact lenses (16-50 kit-28mm f2.8) unlike the Z50 that has a PROPER grip for using big and small lenses alike. On another note, one thing I didn’t expect from the Z50 is how solid it feels and just how much ”quality” heft it has for its fairly small size. It feels great in the hand and it honestly makes you want to go out and take photos of everything. Previously I was using a Nikon D3200 with the 35mm and 50mm which was a solid package to take pics but I just got to the point like many photographers nowadays that felt it was time to make the mirrorless switch after many years of using a dslr. Needless to say this camera has all the bells and whistles you can ever expect from a top of the line APSC camera of today, I hope to build my Z mount glass arsenal in the future and beyond. Picture quality is beyond great even with this dinky 16-50mm lens it came with. Video quality is very good as well but not as great as the photographs this thing pumps out. If you’re on the fence about purchasing one do yourself a favor and just throw down the cash and get one. Period.thatguywiththegreeneyes

I started out upgrading my full-frame D750 to the Z6 ii, a really great choice! Now my next move was onto getting a smaller crop body to put in my kit that can still get good images, while reducing the weight I am holding due to worsening arthritis and tendon issues in my shooting hand. I currently have the D500 and I love it, although it has missing features I wished it had, I decided to upgrade but am holding onto the D500 because I will definitely have use for it still. But for my main gig work, I needed something that can do the job. I decided on this kit lens set as I don't have other Z mount lenses yet so for the bundle cost it's well worth it. I've just shot my first event with it this past weekend, and it's a usual ultra low light concert gig that really let me see what this one is capable of. I used the FTZ 2 mount and my 70-200 2.8, when lighting was partially decent I got great shots, just as I normally would. When the lighting was even worse, I found the focusing struggled a bit, I had to really bump up the iso in many shots and it was on par with what I would expect from my D500. Meaning noise, but was able to fix some of it in post. Where the Z6 ii handles the low lighting much better, there are times I need that additional focal length from my 70-200mm which the crop of the Z50 provides. And yes, you can change the image size on the Z6 ii from fx to dx, but you end up shooting at 10mp instead. The difference on the Z50 from the D500 and Z6 ii for controls on camera will definitely take some time to get used too. Plus there is no LCD control screen top to show your camera settings at a glance, you need to do that from the back LCD or through the EVF. I like that this camera is a lot smaller and the LCD flips down and faces forward so you can use it for selfies or vlogging. I wish Nikon would have done a fully articulating LCD like my sony has, the flip down is a bad location and unusable on a tripod unless you buy some after market attachment that allows used without blocking the screen. Who at Nikon thought this was a good placement? I also like that this camera comes with a built in flash! Sometimes you just need a little fill light. I also grabbed a sb-500 speedlight. For $250 it gives just enough light when you need it plus has a built in LED front facing light that has 3 light strengths so you can use it for video. I can say that flash is really bright to the eyes and is a cooler temp. I am looking for some sort of strap on diffuser that wraps around the flash now. But with that said, the flash weigh along with the body and either of the kit lenses will be super light in hand and easily fit on a smaller gimbal if you use one. When it comes to video, the kit lenses have their own vibration reduction, the video I've tested with it so far is pretty clean and not too shaky. I'd definitely pair it with a gimbal for optimum quality video. The Z6 ii is superior for the less shaky video due to built in IBIS. One thing I do not like about this camera, the one SD card option and that the card is located in the bottom where the battery is located. I have that same set up with my Sony ZV-E10 and it's often hard with arthritis to remove the SD card. The battery life on the Z50… it is horrible to be honest. I am definitely going to get a few extra batteries. I lost juice in the one I have at my gig in 2 hours just doing stills. The battery is a little bigger than my Sony battery so I didn't have a lot of hope it would be as good as the full-frame model batteries. Outside of that, it's still a worthy camera for many users, from beginners to pro's. You don't always need or want a giant camera and this fills that space plus has an EVF, something my Sony does not, but my sony is aimed more for content creation over stills, but still… a viewfinder is ideal for me. All in all, this camera is a good addition to my kit. I will be able to use it for almost everything I have before while getting an upgrade to video abilities with continuous autofocus, something not available on the D500.Diane

I haven't used the Z6 for all too long, but so far it has been great. The cameras ergonomics and handling are outstanding, far better than the Fuji X-T2 I sold which was slow and cumbersome (albeit fun) to use. I wish Nikon would bring a little bit of the Fuji fun and programmability to the Z series (aperture rings on lenses, more Fn buttons, less "fixed" labeled buttons), but that's really minor as from a pure ergonomic performance the Z6 is better than the Fuji. The touch display is very usable and helpful, the buttons nicely raised and very tactile, the overall size of the camera reasonalbe (not too small like the Sony A7 series and not too large like for example the Fuji X-H1). Again, Nikon has found a great balance. Regarding image quality, there isn't that much to say: it's excellent, on par or better than all recent cameras in this range. Image quality has become a non-issue for camera selection. What surprised me the most is how consistent the results are. I've created an import preset for Lightroom in an afternoon, which sets colors, contrast, etc to my personal style and it's pretty much a one-click-affair now. I'm saving hours and hours on every single photo shoot compared to the cameras I havve used before. That's a side benefit I didn't expect and that made me REALLY love this system. Can't wait to round out the lens range for me (missing the 24 and 85mm lenses right now, plus a lightweight 300mm f/4 prime). I did not expect Nikon's first FF mirrorless camersa to be so good, but they actually are. They are better overall packages than the fifth revision of Fujifilms X mirrorless cameras (for me), better than the Canon EOS R which I also own, and also better than the Sony A7 cameras which have suboptimal ergonomics and terrible software (menu) usability. Could I get use to them? Sure, but why would I if there are other cameras out there. Things I wish were different: a) I don't mind the XQD card all too much, but still wish I could share cards with my other cameras. b) I wish the front control dial was a bit more "around the grip" towards the lens mount, I have to fold my finger back to reach it. c) Some more programmability would be nice. d) Picture profiles are laughably bad compared to Fuji's outstanding film simulations. e) I wish there was a proper battery grip, even though the battery itself lasts quite long. f) I was hoping for some more programmability of the shutter and AF system. This is sitll very basic. Nikon can certainly improve this, it remains to be seen whether they will.Guido

I’m like to start by saying that the Z6 is an amazing camera and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to enter into photography. I will be highlighting several of my favorite advantages of Nikons new Z Series mirrorless cameras over DSLR. This is not a deep dive into this series, just a few topics I wanted to cover. The Z6 really opened my eyes to the world of mirrorless cameras, showing they can easily hold their own against the powerhouse DSLR; to the point where I will be ordering the Z7 in hopes that I can replace Nikon’s flagship DSLR (the D850). I ordered the Z6 to see what all the hype of mirrorless was before going ahead and purchasing the Z7 which cost nearly 30% more just to make the jump from 24 to 45 Megapixels (which I believe is a necessary step for myself in particular, but not for everyone). The Z6 preformed as well as I had hoped for. The ergonomics feel very similar to the D850 despite being much smaller and lighter. OVF vs EVF One reason I was so impressed with mirrorless is the EVF (electronic viewfinder) vs the OVF (optical viewfinder) you would find on a DSLR. An EVF is basically the same as the display on the back of the camera; an OVF is a set of mirrors that direct light from the lens to your eye. With the mirrorless EVF the ability to set your exposure is tremendously easier, nearly eliminating the need to meter the light from the scene in order to make sure your photo is properly exposed. With an EVF, what you see is what you get. Z6 imaging sensor has its advantages when it comes to AF Z6 imaging sensor has its advantages when it comes to AF AF improved! I was extremely satisfied with Nikons improvement on video. To be specific, Auto-Focus when filming… they have been horrible at this previously, with the D850s abilities being abominable when using anything other than AF-S. This was because the D850s sensor is placed between mirrors when using the OVF utilizing “Phase Detect AF”, and “Contrast Detect AF” when using the Live View display. The Z6 & Z7 both have the autofocus sensor located on the camera’s imaging sensor giving it the ability to use phase detect and contrast detect when it deems necessary. In May of 2019 Nikon will release a new aspect of AF (new to Nikon at least). Following in Sony’s footsteps they are adding AF-Eye which is a mode that seeks out the subjects eye and focuses accordingly, giving you the option to use the directional pad to switch between eyes or subjects. Although they’ve provided users a chance to use this feature on the display models provided at CP+ 2019, I’d assume that it’s still to early to celebrate; at least until the update is released to the public and tested with day to day use. Recording 12-bit Pro-Res RAW Video… no way! Who doesn’t love taking RAW photos, I know I do! The ability to be able to reach into a photograph and pull out so much more than what you can see with your eyes, to be able to recover colors and pixels from what looks like a black underexposed photo that you though you botched… Nikon and Atomos announced together that you’ll soon have these capabilities when editing your video footage taken with the Nikon Z6 & Z7. These camera’s offer 8-bit internal recording and 10-bit N-Log when using an external recorder like the Atomos Ninja; one of the upcoming updates will push this to 12-bit (that’s over 68 billion colors!) All I can say about this is I can’t wait to try it myself. Conclusion Earlier I stated that the Z6 did not make the cut, the sole reason for this is the lack of sharpness of the image produced, which I believe will easily be resolved by the Z7’s 45 Megapixel sensor. I’d also like to add that the bar had been set pretty high by my current camera (the D850). All in all, I would highly recommend all three of the camera’s I’ve spoken of in this post: Nikon’s D850, Z6, and Z7. They are all amazing and well worth the cost in my honest opinion. If your strictly interested in photography stick with the D850 or Z7. If filmmaking is more your style I’d imagine either of the Z series will do a fine job.DAVID

Bought the Nikon Z6ii and FTZII adapter as a bundle, and for a better price than I could find anywhere. The Z6ii is a huge leap (for me) coming from legacy DX and film formats. This mirrorless body is a small form factor and comfortable. Nikon DSLR users will be familiar with the menu and workflow. The Z6ii supports video recording at 4K/60p and will record 120fps at 1080p (HD). Video recordings are limited to 29m29s, but unlimited when using an external monitor (like Atmos V). The FTZ (I or II) adapter is a must when using (non-Z) FTonyGinFL

I bought the A7R4 for the high resolution sensor, because I take high-resolution long exposure deep focus environmental portraits. It is ideal for this purpose, especially with excellent Sony/Zeiss lenses, and I'm very happy with it. The design is boxy, not light-weight, and not sexy, but the camera is powerful. The A7R4 is also an improvement over the A7R2, which I keep, in terms of the larger body, bigger buttons, longer battery life, the two slots, and more metering options. The menus are what they are, but at least they're logically organized and you can create shortcuts. The A7R4 is said to have a higher dynamic range than the A7R2, but FOR WHAT I DO, I've found that after sunset, I shouldn't go over ISO 400 and should keep exposure compensation between -1.7 to +1.7 EC or I get much too much noise FOR ME. THE CAVEAT: I control the A7R4 with an iPad Pro, connecting via WiFi with Imaging Edge. Imaging Edge must have been designed by apes. Signal drops. Missed shots because settings are slow to change. Screen space dominated by controls instead of the image. No histogram. And why, oh why, did Sony renove Tap-to-Focus???Robert

I am an eclectic user who shoots Canon, Nikon, Fuji and Sony as the mood takes me and I therefore do not have a foot in any particular camp. This is 5th Sony I have owned, having started with the A7R III and then upgrading to the A7R IV (both of which I traded) and now own an A7C (my wife and I's 'pick up and go' for ad hoc shooting), A7IV (my wife's main camera) and an A7R IVa. Sony camera's take some getting used to, with their confusing menu system (that is marginally better in the A7 IV) and somewhat angular ergonomics. However if you invest the time to get it setup the way you want and you adapt to the angular and less than ideal ergonomics the results are outstanding. Pro's: 1. Autofocus is fast and accurate (lens choice will affect this, but we use, predominately, Tamron lenses and they are super fast and accurate). 2. JPGs are excellent if you spend some time tweaking the color, saturation etc. to your liking, though the out of camera standard settings can be very good. 3. RAW pictures contain a lot of detail that can easily be recovered from the highlights and shadows. 4. Very good dynamic range (see 3 above). 5. Excellent detail. That 60+ MP sensor is very, very good. 6. Low noise in low light, up to a point, and only deteriorates significantly when you crank up the ISO to levels that are really quite ridiculous (25,000 iso). 7. Small and light body. Easy to carry and pack. 8. Because Sony made available their lens mount information along with interface details there is a number of very high quality lower cost options from the likes of Tamron and Sigma. This is a definite negative for Canon and Nikon who do not make available their lens mount information, so you are stuck with their lenses which are often larger, heavier and much costlier or have unacceptable compromises to hit a price point. 9. Excellent battery life. I easily get around 900+ shots from a fully charged batter. Cons: 1. Expensive for an 'older' camera (~$3,500 when not on offer). 2. Not exactly super comfortable in the hand (the Canon R series is very good but feels much bigger). It is however significantly better than the A7R III. it is identical to the new A7 IV. 3. Sony lenses are very, very expensive and quite large, but you do have alternatives that are smaller and lower cost. 4. Complex software update procedure (A7 IV changed this but the A7R IVa still uses the process of connecting directly to the camera using a driver from the computer that needs to be installed and that is unnecessarily complex on a Mac). Summary: A extraordinarily good camera that has some initial usage challenges but once setup and in the hand can product some superb, highly detailed results. Fast and accurate auto focus, excellent dynamic range, small body and available range of excellent lower cost, smaller lenses from alternative manufacturers. Still worth buying even with the rumored possibility of a replacement due in the near future (not confirmed and, with the parts shortages, could be delayed for some time).Peter

I bought the original A7R when it was released back in 2013/2014. Conceptually the camera was a brilliant idea but practically there were compromises. Fast forward and the 4th iteration of the A7R has matured into an incredibly practical camera. Handling is much improved, battery life is better, autofocus is very fast, finally we have touchscreen focus capability and more customisable buttons. People complain about noise but typically these are apple to oranges comparisons – downsample your photo and the noise control is actually pretty good. 3rd party AI de-noise technology makes this largely irrelevant for me. I didn’t buy this camera for the increase in resolution, I bought it for the quality of life improvements, the rest is a bonus. What I would have liked to have seen is the ability to select a sliding scale in quality for uncompressed raw’s. Hopefully this can be addressed in future firmware. Lastly removing the apps was disappointing – smooth reflections was very useful app when I didn’t have my ND filters with me. Overall I’m very happy having upgraded from the original R1 to the R2 and now the R4. It’s a revelation.Mr_Tea

Fantastic upgrade from my 6D MKii, I’ve been looking and comparing Sony and EOSR5/6 Rp etc.. I watched probably every video on YouTube, picked up almost all of these cameras and this one sat just right. This camera may not have every latest feature but what it does have are the ingredients inside to take some amazing shots. It feels nice, it’s not bulky like older DSLRs, it doesn’t feel plastic, it’s fantastic. Great dynamic range, this is a pro level camera and capable of achieving a lot of different tasks depending on your skills and lens choice. I love the look and feel of these new lenses, even the STM versions. They all feel so much better than the older EF, EFs lens and older L series. The mount it self just looks far more superior and contoured just the right way that ads an amazing edge to older canons. When I was looking at the RP I noticed that it didn’t have screen on top and It bothered me that it was not there so I much prefer having it. All of my batteries from my 6DMKii fit as well so that’s a win. Over all this was a fantastic upgrade for what I had and I would highly recommend this to any level that wants a good pro level mirrorless camera shooting experience.Hank

I've had my EOS R after I saved up and pushed passed the desire to settle for a RP. I'm glad i did since I would've out worked the RP in a short period of time. I've shot Concert, Engagement, Wedding, Private Portrait, and Event Photography besides hobby level photography and this camera has always delivered very well. Only thing I can see this suffering with is speed on occasion with FPS so if you are shooting sports/auto it may lack a tad. It does work for some birding just be good on timing shots. The sharpness and clarity is on par with R6/R5 all day as I have personally compared and edited shots with the R5 directly for events both wedding and Concert. This camera is an underdog. Now that Canon is growing its Mirrorless line. It seems to be less generous with Full frame Mirrorless. Now the price point has been replaced with well equipped crop sensor cameras. If you want full frame you'll want to snag a discontinued RP or R otherwise pony up the hiked up prices of the R6 and R5. Using adapted glass on the R has been an absolute blast with the Drop in filter EF/RF adapter. Highly recommended. Seems to work well the most with Canon/Sigma EF glass especially Sigma ART glass. Tamron can be touchy and even occasionally throw error codes. Battery life is excellent. Carrying 4 batteries is more then enough for an exhausting shoot day. I never use all 4. Can hit 3 tops usually. AF speed is very good on EF glass and works good enough for paid events. RF glass is insanely fast on this camera even on the Dual Pixel V1 system. I've personally loved the performance of the 100mm Macro RF, and 70-200 2.8 RF. Only cons I think are apparent are: -Lack of Dual card slot (At least 2 SD would be nice) -Lack of IBIS -Touch Slider usage is poor to useless (Disabled on my camera) -Slow FPS (Desirable if you shoot birds/Automobiles) Pros outweigh the cons all day and I can always recommend the R. Especially since the Video specs are STILL very good even compared to newer cameras. I honestly could never recommend the RP because of the Dynamic Range but with the R the Dynamic range is very good and has recovered shots very well. The price difference being small from RP to R makes the R the obvious choice for me. I'll be keeping this camera for good and it'll become my new B camera if I find a proper A camera replacement.Vincent

I had the EOS RP and wanted a second body. I opted for the EOS R over the R3, R5 and R6 because, dedpite financial considerations, I am a still photographer. I would never shoot video. Also I don't shoot sports or fast action needing super high burst modes. I opted for the R because its been out for foyr years. All the bugs have been worked out. Love the imprived body over the RP. The magnesium, the weather proofing, and – most importantly – the sensor! At its core, the EOS R has the same high- resolution, 30.3MP (megapixel), full-frame CMOS sensor found in the Canon 5D Mark IV. The sensor, combined with the speedy DIGIC 8 image processor, helps make the EOS R a most powerful camera. With the same sensor, you are getting the image quality of the EOS 5D Mark IV, but for a more attractive price. Highly recommended!Eric

Fantastic upgrade from my 6D MKii, I’ve been looking and comparing Sony and EOSR5/6 Rp etc.. I watched probably every video on YouTube, picked up almost all of these cameras and this one sat just right. This camera may not have every latest feature but what it does have are the ingredients inside to take some amazing shots. It feels nice, it’s not bulky like older DSLRs, it doesn’t feel plastic, it’s fantastic. Great dynamic range, this is a pro level camera and capable of achieving a lot of different tasks depending on your skills and lens choice. I love the look and feel of these new lenses, even the STM versions. They all feel so much better than the older EF, EFs lens and older L series. The mount it self just looks far more superior and contoured just the right way that ads an amazing edge to older canons. When I was looking at the RP I noticed that it didn’t have screen on top and It bothered me that it was not there so I much prefer having it. All of my batteries from my 6DMKii fit as well so that’s a win. Over all this was a fantastic upgrade for what I had and I would highly recommend this to any level that wants a good pro level mirrorless camera shooting experience.Hank

I've had my EOS R after I saved up and pushed passed the desire to settle for a RP. I'm glad i did since I would've out worked the RP in a short period of time. I've shot Concert, Engagement, Wedding, Private Portrait, and Event Photography besides hobby level photography and this camera has always delivered very well. Only thing I can see this suffering with is speed on occasion with FPS so if you are shooting sports/auto it may lack a tad. It does work for some birding just be good on timing shots. The sharpness and clarity is on par with R6/R5 all day as I have personally compared and edited shots with the R5 directly for events both wedding and Concert. This camera is an underdog. Now that Canon is growing its Mirrorless line. It seems to be less generous with Full frame Mirrorless. Now the price point has been replaced with well equipped crop sensor cameras. If you want full frame you'll want to snag a discontinued RP or R otherwise pony up the hiked up prices of the R6 and R5. Using adapted glass on the R has been an absolute blast with the Drop in filter EF/RF adapter. Highly recommended. Seems to work well the most with Canon/Sigma EF glass especially Sigma ART glass. Tamron can be touchy and even occasionally throw error codes. Battery life is excellent. Carrying 4 batteries is more then enough for an exhausting shoot day. I never use all 4. Can hit 3 tops usually. AF speed is very good on EF glass and works good enough for paid events. RF glass is insanely fast on this camera even on the Dual Pixel V1 system. I've personally loved the performance of the 100mm Macro RF, and 70-200 2.8 RF. Only cons I think are apparent are: -Lack of Dual card slot (At least 2 SD would be nice) -Lack of IBIS -Touch Slider usage is poor to useless (Disabled on my camera) -Slow FPS (Desirable if you shoot birds/Automobiles) Pros outweigh the cons all day and I can always recommend the R. Especially since the Video specs are STILL very good even compared to newer cameras. I honestly could never recommend the RP because of the Dynamic Range but with the R the Dynamic range is very good and has recovered shots very well. The price difference being small from RP to R makes the R the obvious choice for me. I'll be keeping this camera for good and it'll become my new B camera if I find a proper A camera replacement.Vincent

I had the EOS RP and wanted a second body. I opted for the EOS R over the R3, R5 and R6 because, dedpite financial considerations, I am a still photographer. I would never shoot video. Also I don't shoot sports or fast action needing super high burst modes. I opted for the R because its been out for foyr years. All the bugs have been worked out. Love the imprived body over the RP. The magnesium, the weather proofing, and – most importantly – the sensor! At its core, the EOS R has the same high- resolution, 30.3MP (megapixel), full-frame CMOS sensor found in the Canon 5D Mark IV. The sensor, combined with the speedy DIGIC 8 image processor, helps make the EOS R a most powerful camera. With the same sensor, you are getting the image quality of the EOS 5D Mark IV, but for a more attractive price. Highly recommended!Eric

Fantastic upgrade from my 6D MKii, I’ve been looking and comparing Sony and EOSR5/6 Rp etc.. I watched probably every video on YouTube, picked up almost all of these cameras and this one sat just right. This camera may not have every latest feature but what it does have are the ingredients inside to take some amazing shots. It feels nice, it’s not bulky like older DSLRs, it doesn’t feel plastic, it’s fantastic. Great dynamic range, this is a pro level camera and capable of achieving a lot of different tasks depending on your skills and lens choice. I love the look and feel of these new lenses, even the STM versions. They all feel so much better than the older EF, EFs lens and older L series. The mount it self just looks far more superior and contoured just the right way that ads an amazing edge to older canons. When I was looking at the RP I noticed that it didn’t have screen on top and It bothered me that it was not there so I much prefer having it. All of my batteries from my 6DMKii fit as well so that’s a win. Over all this was a fantastic upgrade for what I had and I would highly recommend this to any level that wants a good pro level mirrorless camera shooting experience.Hank

I've had my EOS R after I saved up and pushed passed the desire to settle for a RP. I'm glad i did since I would've out worked the RP in a short period of time. I've shot Concert, Engagement, Wedding, Private Portrait, and Event Photography besides hobby level photography and this camera has always delivered very well. Only thing I can see this suffering with is speed on occasion with FPS so if you are shooting sports/auto it may lack a tad. It does work for some birding just be good on timing shots. The sharpness and clarity is on par with R6/R5 all day as I have personally compared and edited shots with the R5 directly for events both wedding and Concert. This camera is an underdog. Now that Canon is growing its Mirrorless line. It seems to be less generous with Full frame Mirrorless. Now the price point has been replaced with well equipped crop sensor cameras. If you want full frame you'll want to snag a discontinued RP or R otherwise pony up the hiked up prices of the R6 and R5. Using adapted glass on the R has been an absolute blast with the Drop in filter EF/RF adapter. Highly recommended. Seems to work well the most with Canon/Sigma EF glass especially Sigma ART glass. Tamron can be touchy and even occasionally throw error codes. Battery life is excellent. Carrying 4 batteries is more then enough for an exhausting shoot day. I never use all 4. Can hit 3 tops usually. AF speed is very good on EF glass and works good enough for paid events. RF glass is insanely fast on this camera even on the Dual Pixel V1 system. I've personally loved the performance of the 100mm Macro RF, and 70-200 2.8 RF. Only cons I think are apparent are: -Lack of Dual card slot (At least 2 SD would be nice) -Lack of IBIS -Touch Slider usage is poor to useless (Disabled on my camera) -Slow FPS (Desirable if you shoot birds/Automobiles) Pros outweigh the cons all day and I can always recommend the R. Especially since the Video specs are STILL very good even compared to newer cameras. I honestly could never recommend the RP because of the Dynamic Range but with the R the Dynamic range is very good and has recovered shots very well. The price difference being small from RP to R makes the R the obvious choice for me. I'll be keeping this camera for good and it'll become my new B camera if I find a proper A camera replacement.Vincent

I had the EOS RP and wanted a second body. I opted for the EOS R over the R3, R5 and R6 because, dedpite financial considerations, I am a still photographer. I would never shoot video. Also I don't shoot sports or fast action needing super high burst modes. I opted for the R because its been out for foyr years. All the bugs have been worked out. Love the imprived body over the RP. The magnesium, the weather proofing, and – most importantly – the sensor! At its core, the EOS R has the same high- resolution, 30.3MP (megapixel), full-frame CMOS sensor found in the Canon 5D Mark IV. The sensor, combined with the speedy DIGIC 8 image processor, helps make the EOS R a most powerful camera. With the same sensor, you are getting the image quality of the EOS 5D Mark IV, but for a more attractive price. Highly recommended!Eric

Being a development of the EOS 70 D , The 90D has a very familiar feel and it works with all me existing lenses and accessories. some of the buttons are new and others are moved relative to the 70 D but most features are improved versions of those in the earlier model. The new Raw file format .CR3 is not compatible with my standalone versions of software and I can not afford subscription software so I have to digital photo professional to convert the .cr3 files to jpg and then use lightroom to finish the processing. The optical viewfinder is comfortable and clear, The fold out screen is the familiar very versatile and easy to use feature I appreciate so much for taking photographs in unusual positions and angles (church bells in their frames etc). Image quality is excellent and the customised shooting moods aid my creativity. An excellent choice for the enthusiast who is not ready or able to afford, a full frame or mirrorless camera.GeoffG

It’s okay…I previously had a Canon 77d and went to this because I heard it was a better camera but my 90d caused me all kinds of headaches. I couldn’t use my 100mm macro L lens with it, even after the firmware updates. I heard of other people having the same issue but silly me bought the camera anyways. My macro lens worked perfectly with my 77d so it wasn’t user error….there was always some kind of focal miss when I used my macro lens with this body. It was my most used lens with my 77d and the continuous issues when I paired that lens with this body is what made me sell my 90d and move to a completely different camera system. When I paired this with my 24mm efs, it was amazing. The camera really shined with that lens. I had about 5 different cannon lenses (2 L series, 1 efs and rest regular) and 1 sigma 18-35m and the quality of images I got out of most of my lenses was better with my older 77d camera than they are with this new one. Maybe I just had a bad body, but there was always some kind of focusing issue when I paired it with certain lenses. If your new, or maybe just a causal photographer who doesn’t want to invest in a lot of gear, this camera will pair up great with a 24mm Efs pancake or the 50mm 1,8 and you’ll get a lot of good photos of the kids or backyard flowers and stuff but if you know your going to be serious and invest in quality glass, I would just skip this body all together and either go with the previous 80d or jump into their new mirrorless line and just skip this body all together.Sbeth

Great gear. Nice employees. One camera (I can’t remember which one) had trouble reading an SD card while the others did not have trouble reading the same SD card (would say “card full” when it was empty). Otherwise, all the equipment worked flawlessly. For service improvement, it would be appreciated to have the ability to purchase rental insurance on site at self-pickup. I had decided to purchase rental insurance after my official purchase. When I went to pick up my gear but had yet to leave with it I asked about adding the insurance on. That request was denied and they said it wasn’t possible. The company missed a money making opportunity. Had I left already, I would have understood. But I had not left the building with my gear and it was still in the sight of the employees. Luckily nothing happened to the gear during use, but it would have been appreciated to add it on at pickup.Lizzy S.

The R6. Love. I am a human/animal/sport photographer and have been using a Canon Mark iv for the past few years. I decided to give the R6 a try on a last minute decision this weekend. From the very first snap, I knew I wanted it. The photos are incredibly crisp, with an organic depth of field that you do not even have to work at. The photo I’m attaching is uploaded from my phone, so certainly not nearly as crisp as it is on the computer, but I had nothing to edit. These were shot with the Canon R6 with the Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8, using the Canon EF-RF converter. Please note, you have to use the EF-RF lens conversion if you are using any EF mount lenses. It isn’t a cheap camera to swap to, given the stuff you have to get to be able to use it, so if you’re not using your camera to support yourself in some way…I would stick with the Mark iv. I have used lensrentals for years, and it’s why I keep coming back to them to rent, try new pieces, and ultimately decide what I want to put in my bag next. The care they put into cleaning and turning each copy around is evident in the notes they keep on each piece…just call and ask them (or email), if you’re interested, and they can tell you the exact history of it….down to a tiny scratch in the corner. Their customer service is absolutely beyond compare, and equal to the famed Chick Fil-A. I’ve had techs reach out to me on shoots when I have messaged with a question or concern, and troubleshoot with me within moments to handle the issue.Mari B.

I've been using the R6 for 2 years and feel very comfortable using it. I shoot exclusively wildlife and find the camera a joy. Eye detection is very good but busy backgrounds can fool the camera. There is a known issue of the camera freezing. This can happen at any time and doesn't seem to have a specific cause. This is different from the high temperature video overheating. I've had it happen on average once per month which isn't frequent since I'm shooting 5 hours per day, twice per week. When it happens the camera is completely unresponsive, the screen freezes and removing the battery is the only fix. The solution is sending to Canon for a board replacement. I haven't had it repaired because it does not bother me that much and I don't want to be without the camera. The frame rate is excellent. The best part is you can hold the button down and the buffer never fills. That makes catching the action easy. It handles low light amazingly well and with modern software image noise can be eliminated really well. The comparatively low resolution isn't much of an issue for me but I'm sure I'd be able to crop more with more resolution. I use the RF800 f11 almost exclusively and the high ISO performance is a great match. For the money It's a winner for me.Joe

I am a sports photographer and bought this to replace one of my oldest cameras a 7D MkI. I wanted to make the switch to mirrorless and decided on the R6 for the 12fps. I only use EF glass for now. If you are looking into this camera, and need the 12fps to make sure you check the supported EFS lens on Canon's site. None of my lenses are supported for this feature and I did not find that out until after I bought the camera. Compared to the 7DMk2 the build quality and a focus system (outside of eye AF) are not as good. The camera does not feel like a pro camera which is unfortunate for a camera in this price range. The regular modes for focusing are not nearly as good as the 7D mk2 and maybe not as good as the 7D Mk1 so that is disappointing. I have reached out to Canon on this and they really do not have a great answer. So, if you buy this camera and shoot fast-moving subjects use the AI focus modes. Battery life is low and you need to stay above a certain level to keep 12fps so think about getting a battery grip. I am also losing connection to the lens I just purchased which I have never experienced with my DSLRs. I ended up exchanging this one for the same model hoping that I got a bad one. Now for the good. The low light performance for noise is really good with this camera. The EVF is really good and I am actually starting to prefer it over the optical VF on my DSLR's. The eye AF is absolutely incredible when you can use it. The camera is smaller and lighter than my DSLRs. It is a FF mirrorless camera. Even though this camera has some issues, I am still glad I bought it so I can start to transition to mirrorless as Canon will no longer be making any new DSLR models in the future. Canon is still making FW updates so hopefully, some of the issues above can be solved in software. However, I think Canon has a way to go to make this camera as rock-solid as the single digit DSLR's like the 7D series or the 5D series.Rickm

Being a development of the EOS 70 D , The 90D has a very familiar feel and it works with all me existing lenses and accessories. some of the buttons are new and others are moved relative to the 70 D but most features are improved versions of those in the earlier model. The new Raw file format .CR3 is not compatible with my standalone versions of software and I can not afford subscription software so I have to digital photo professional to convert the .cr3 files to jpg and then use lightroom to finish the processing. The optical viewfinder is comfortable and clear, The fold out screen is the familiar very versatile and easy to use feature I appreciate so much for taking photographs in unusual positions and angles (church bells in their frames etc). Image quality is excellent and the customised shooting moods aid my creativity. An excellent choice for the enthusiast who is not ready or able to afford, a full frame or mirrorless camera.GeoffG

It’s okay…I previously had a Canon 77d and went to this because I heard it was a better camera but my 90d caused me all kinds of headaches. I couldn’t use my 100mm macro L lens with it, even after the firmware updates. I heard of other people having the same issue but silly me bought the camera anyways. My macro lens worked perfectly with my 77d so it wasn’t user error….there was always some kind of focal miss when I used my macro lens with this body. It was my most used lens with my 77d and the continuous issues when I paired that lens with this body is what made me sell my 90d and move to a completely different camera system. When I paired this with my 24mm efs, it was amazing. The camera really shined with that lens. I had about 5 different cannon lenses (2 L series, 1 efs and rest regular) and 1 sigma 18-35m and the quality of images I got out of most of my lenses was better with my older 77d camera than they are with this new one. Maybe I just had a bad body, but there was always some kind of focusing issue when I paired it with certain lenses. If your new, or maybe just a causal photographer who doesn’t want to invest in a lot of gear, this camera will pair up great with a 24mm Efs pancake or the 50mm 1,8 and you’ll get a lot of good photos of the kids or backyard flowers and stuff but if you know your going to be serious and invest in quality glass, I would just skip this body all together and either go with the previous 80d or jump into their new mirrorless line and just skip this body all together.Sbeth

Great gear. Nice employees. One camera (I can’t remember which one) had trouble reading an SD card while the others did not have trouble reading the same SD card (would say “card full” when it was empty). Otherwise, all the equipment worked flawlessly. For service improvement, it would be appreciated to have the ability to purchase rental insurance on site at self-pickup. I had decided to purchase rental insurance after my official purchase. When I went to pick up my gear but had yet to leave with it I asked about adding the insurance on. That request was denied and they said it wasn’t possible. The company missed a money making opportunity. Had I left already, I would have understood. But I had not left the building with my gear and it was still in the sight of the employees. Luckily nothing happened to the gear during use, but it would have been appreciated to add it on at pickup.Lizzy S.

I am new to the micro four thirds world and to LUMIX, making the big switch from Canon. I am still on the learning curve with this camera only having it for two weeks, but I am very impressed with the camera so far! The camera is stylish, well built and has a nice weight to it even though it is smaller than a full-frame camera. The features and options that come with this camera are amazing: from dual memory card slots, dual (in camera & lens) stabilization, to dual high speed burst shooting modes. There's an (in-camera!!) post focus option as well as focus stacking. It has an incredibly fast auto focus and several fail proof focus options for eye/face/animal tracking detection. One can also shoot in 4K and 6k and even in high resolution (80 MP images in both JPEG and RAW)! There are cool in-camera filters, and so much more! I bought the Panasonic 35-100mm lens to pair with this camera and I haven't been this excited about my camera gear in a long time. Plus, there is a thriving and active LUMIX community online, offering reviews, tutorials and tips & tricks for this camera, so I've been diving right in to the tutorials. I spent over a month searching for a new camera body and lens that was affordable and had all the above features, and I believe moving to micro four thirds was the right choice! Couldn't be happier with the camera and lens!Melva

THE LUMIX G9 HAS SPECS AND FEATURES FAR BETTER THAN ANY SONY A6*00 or Canon offering below $2500. Let's start with the twin UHS-II (both high speed) SD card slots, 4:2:2 10 bit internal (yes, internal), 4K 60p/50p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output, and VFR (Variable Frame Rate) shooting in full HD (2-180 fps) and 4K (2-60 fps) and HDR video recording! World-class video stabilization, perfect ergonomics, 3.68MP .83x mag Viewfinder, flip-out screen, 4k60p at 150mbit/sec, 1080p to 180fps, and the best video you will see from ANY camera below $3000.00 including anything from Sony and Canon (I've owned both). The video from the G9 is much, much better for color-grading than my Sony A6400. Focusing (which includes animal and face detection) especially in the video mode is very smooth and cinematic in how it pulls from point to point. It's not quite as good as Canon and Sony in run-and-gun situations but great for serious video applications. I mapped one of the front buttons to focus and it actually works much better than depending on the camera to figure out focus. You can pull focus by tapping the screen also. The G9 has an in-built feature called Live Cropping that uses the 4k capability to create a smooth pan in 1080p. This feature alone lightens your gear load in a big way. Also, USB3 charging allowing external power from a large battery if needed in addition to the huge internal battery. The G9 does this right: If plugged into external power, the internal battery isn't used at all so you've got a full battery when you unplug from external power as opposed to sony which will have expended the internal battery even while plugged into external power. Lumix cameras have long been considered future-proof and the G9 is probably the best example of that.Eric

This camera has evoked some real mixed feelings. On the one hand, it does feel like a really well manufactured piece of equipment, especially the lenses – beautifully machined with great mechanics and smooth operations. My problem was the ergonomics of the camera. I just couldn't get comfortable holding it, and I have only medium to large hands…nothing oddly big. The grip is really too minimalist and added next to no purchase value for me. Making matters worse is that the buttons that obliged me to pull my fingers further back in an awkward hold. The XT-2, given its somewhat bigger size and grip could be better, but i am looking for a small and light camera to carry with me more. Second, there seem to be some quirks with the functions…change one setting and some other options disappear or are limited, unexpectedly. Possibly a few days spent with the manual would have sorted it out but i couldn't get past the ergonomics. Annoying because i'd gone ahead and bought two additional lenses – the 14 F2.8, and a Rokinon 12 F2.0 in anticipation of getting this body. My advice, try to hold and operate it before purchasing. But for those for whom it fits, there is a wonderfully well made feel to it.CRAIG

This is my first mirrorless camera and I have to say I'm impressed with the image quality. The 18-55 kit lens is stunning for a kit lens, and the camera works great. It took me some time to get used to Fujis button placement (there's no straightforward way to change between P, Tv, Av, M / P, S, A, M modes like on Canon or Nikon cameras but you'll get used to it). One thing I like is the buttons, almost all of them are customizable. Another great thing is to have knobs for everything : I set one for ISO and another one is for shutter speed (aperture controls are on the lens). You don't have to get deep into menus to change basic things like these. I didn't take many videos with it yet. Only downside, the battery isn't really good, it lasts about 3h of medium to heavy use. But apparently that's the case with a lot of mirrorless cameras nowadays. I bought 2 pantona batteries (35 for both + the charger which allows you to charge with your PC or in your car) and I just switch them out when it's needed and the camera lasts a full day. If you're in the market for a new mirrorless or any camera I'd recommend it !chrifrie_86

I love this camera. To give a bit of background I went Sony A6000. The built quality is very good feels better than the Sony. There is a physical switch for everything you usually need: aperture, shutter speed, static vs continuous vs manual focus, on/off stabilisation, exposure compensation, program options. – The film simulations are quite good, especially compared to the corresponding Sony gimmicky options. – The menu system is better organised, although I don't consider that as important, since you get used to the Sony one and remember where the options are (the Sony menu will initially frustrate users coming from other systems though). – The camera itself is an object of desire. As shallow as it may sounds, it does make you want to use it and take pictures. The 18-55 'kit' lens is excellent, sharp across the range, I can easily shoot 1/8 of a second hand held at 55mm. 1/4 of a second is also feasible. I really recommend getting this lens with the camera. The lens line up is very impressive in terms of price and quality. It's a cheaper system than the Sony but with much higher usability and quality. What else could you want?RC

I really love the fact it's a compact full frame camera and I love the MLIC approach which makes it so much easier to use compared to DSLR. I enjoy using it wirelessly with my iPhone. And the FTP support is a great feature which I do use it to upload my images. The image quality is far the best I've come across, coming from Canon/Nikon camps. There is no debate – it's literally one of the best I've come across and that's the main focus of this purchase. The biggest drawback is its poor UX. The menus are deeply nested. It feels bloated with too many features. Because of that complexity, it makes navigation more difficult and awkward. I know that the newest Sony cameras have improved UX significantly and laid the menus better and more intuitive. On A7C, the menu button is ridiculously far from the finger to reach and when I use menu button, my finger hovers over the light sensor and turns off the display which makes it difficult to navigate. The design of the camera is charming and retro which I like a lot. I love the articulating screen. I can afford A7RIV but the screen isn't fully articulating so I don't want it.Jeff

Wow, how did they manage to fit a full frame sensor in a body that is so compact? On first opening the box I was almost taken back by how small this camera is, up until now I was used to substantially bigger cameras loaded with smaller sensors so this is my first full frame experience and it started off with a really nice surprise. All the hype around the body dimensions is correct – it is certainly far easier and convenient to carry about than many other cameras that I've had over the years and is very light weight. The camera easily fits into your jacket pocket or small bag, even with the kit lens attached – with this the magic happens as the 28-60 lens retracts into itself to make a very decent package indeed. The build quality feels really nice with all the buttons and knobs having a nice responsive click, the control knobs are weighted just nicely so that you have to make a purpose action to move the settings (good for removing unwanted mode changes etc). The chassis is very stiff with a real solid feel to it and I like the jack/card/battery covers that have a sort of sprung sliding latch mechanism to lock the doors – much better than a rubber flap type cover. The body is weather sealed and feels like it is going to last. Picture quality…. this is my favourite bit: I predominantly take photos and video in very difficult and dark situations such as inside mines and other underground environments. My usual tool has a smaller sensor so upon first viewing the photos that I took the first time with the A7C the difference was truly worlds apart. For one, the focusing system is really good, no – its amazingly good – it really is. Even in dimly lit caverns, somehow the focus could lock onto objects and provided a perfectly sharp image – the days of manually focussing and prayers are over! Sony has definitely won me over with the superb focussing system alone and it is this where I think that Sony really are head and shoulders above other systems. Currently I've only got the kit lens (28-60 FE4-5.6) and I must say that it is more than capable of taking really nice sharp images both in daylight and also in the dark. As mentioned, all my photography is done underground so I use ISO100, F8.0 at around 25 to 30 second exposures (light painted) – noise is really non existent even at these fairly long exposure times, ramping the ISO right up still results in a beautiful image and is surely testament that Sony's good quality large sensor is far more capable than smaller alternatives. My favourite feature is two fold. The flip out screen is just great, perfect for setting shots up and for Vlogging (the kit lens is perfectly wide enough for my usage at arms length), also again – the sensor and focus system are brilliantly matched producing crisp edges and noise free images. The menu system – although at first it is certainly well adorned with settings does become a lot easier to use once you know where everything is – I've made good use of the custom menu so that all my commonly used settings are right in one place for quick easy access. The cameras buttons are customisable but I like to leave most of them set as per the little graphic icon printed on the camera body, instead having the single Fn button set to display a quick access menu to all the common settings. For me, I like the simple system rather than a mass of buttons – in my environment I just set the camera's custom modes (there's three of them to assign your settings to) and shoot away knowing that all the settings are already dialled in as I have previously set. The simplicity was one of the points that actually drew me to the camera as well as the compact chassis. The movie mode on the Sony is now just great, no recording time limitation caused through heat – and that autofocus with face detection and tracking…. wow, truly amazing! The stabilization is fair, it does remove a lot of the high frequency movements but the camera outputs the giro data to the movie file so that editing software can further reduce them pesky wobbles that occur from VLogging/walking/climbing etc. So to conclude: I'm new to the Sony photography world and I really like what I'm experiencing over my current gear. Lovely sensor images, fantastic autofocus, great build quality. I think me and the new Sony A7C will get on just fine!tomsov

Just like you, I read/watched numerous videos/articles about which camera (make/model) to purchase. The final decision rested between the a7c and the more expensive a7iv. The a7c seems to offer the same level of performance in a smaller, lighter body and saves quite a few hundred £! The perceived negatives from some reviweres – small viewfinder, 'lack' of customisable buttons seem completely irrelevant in practice. Several buttons can be reprogrammed, custom profiles can be quickly saved and used to capture that perfect fleeting moment without losing time. The viewfinder is great in my opinion. It is clear and doesnt squish your nose against the back screen. With the kit lens or the 35mm 1.8, this little beast fits into my small waist bag!ShivS

I bought this camera just about a week ago and am extremely happy with the product. It's well built and has many standard features that make this camera an excellent choice, and I especially like the Fast Auto Focus which was one of my top reasons in buying it. The build quality is what I expect from Sony with easy to reach control functions. The adjustable LED touch screen is excellent but surprised that the touch screen isn't used to complete the choices as you have to press the OK button to confirm, and the Menu button to return. I'm still trying the camera out, but as it stands right now, the picture quality is excellent as is the video, the sound however isn't going to impress anyone, but at least it's ok to check the sound has been recorded.S1000

My Nikon D500/D300 DSLR's and associated Nikkor lenses, flashes have pushed my camera back pack to over 50 lbs. and now that I'm in my 60's it's becoming a burden to carry. I had searched for a lightweight similar quality DSLR alternative for travel that would include as much of my current lenses capabilities and after many comparisons I chose the Sony A6400 with the Tamron 18-300 zoom. Some will say all I did was make a high end point and shoot set up because of the Tamron 18-300 but after a few weeks of use I have come to find this is way more capable than any point n shoot camera that I have seen and at 2.25 lbs (lens & camera) it's now my primary travel camera and # 2 camera after my D500 for various shoots. I also have to say my experience with B&H was, as always, a great purchasing experience, easy to use website with free expedited shipping made it a no brainer to buy from them. If you are looking for a small lightweight cost effective alternative to Full size DSLR's the Sony A6400 won't disappointJoel

I got this body as I was looking for a crop MILC with E-mount (as another member of my family already has E-mount lenses I can borrow). That doesn't leave a lot of options, but I thought the a6400 would still be a good option. I was wrong. Let's start with the good. Sony is still one of the best options when it comes to dynamic range. And, being a MILC, you have a nice and short flange to focal distance–only 18mm for E-mount bodies. However, that's where the pros end and the cons begin. The two most frustrating of these are the star eater, which affects astrophotographers like myself, and the lack of lossless raw, which affects anyone who would like the option. The former is well documented, and although things are not as bad as they were when it was first introduced, it's still an issue to this day. For this reason, I'm still using my old Canon DSLRs for astro, despite the fact that their decade or older sensors are not nearly as good as modern ones. I knew about this before buying as was willing to forgo astrophotography on this body, as frustrating as that is. The other issue, the lack of lossless raw, is much more annoying and likely affects a lot more people. The lossy compression of Sony's raw files cannot be turned off in the a6400, unlike in their FF bodies that I've also shot (the a7R II and a7R IV). For some reason, Sony appears to reserve this 'feature' only for their FF bodies, which is annoying to those of us that prefer to shoot on crops. Other annoyances from much earlier Sony bodies have continued for generations, and are still present in the a6400. For example, the ergonomics are terribly, as the camera is really too small to grip comfortably, and the grip itself is poorly shaped. My Canon 450D and 600D, both larger bodies, are much more comfortable to operate and hold. Another issue with the small body is that it necessitates a small battery, exacerbated by the fact that MILC use up power faster than their DSLR ancestors. Carrying two batteries with me at all time is a requirement, not an option, as it was with the Canon DSLRs. Software wise, Sony's menus are still atrocious, and they have been for some time. Numerous reviews of earlier bodies have made similar remarks, and yet years later this is still a problem? With a company of Sony's size, this should have been fixed in the second generation of bodies, or even before the first was released. Plan to spend several hours customizing the cameras settings before you can use it easily when you actually go out to shoot. Although I plan to mostly use the body for stills, I definitely wanted the option of shooting UHD video with it as well. While the a6400 does feature some nice things when shooting video (e.g. BT.2020 and HLG), it has some major flaws as well. The first of these is the awful rolling shutter. This is painfully apparent on any sort of rapid motion, where things turn to jello when moving horizontally across the screen. The UHD video modes offer both 24p and 30p, the latter of which is a crop (which does reduce the rolling shutter). While that's likely out of necessity, it begs the question: why is there no 24p crop mode? This would let you shoot 24p with less rolling shutter, but isn't offered. The second issue with video is you are stuck with 8-bit limited range (only 220 levels of gray). Wide gamut, HDR video sorely needs 10-bit to avoid banding issues, ideally with the option to record in full range (1024 levels of gray). This simply isn't available on the a6400. For this reason, as well as the rolling shutter, I suggest you look elsewhere if you're serious about shooting video. I considered returning the body, but as I really want something that's both E-mount and crop, there simply aren't any other options in that space that are better. It's not a feeling you want when you buy a new body.Ian