Also ask for JB Deal they will give you further discount i got it for $1915.15
At this price, this is a Beast for beginners and advanced users.
The Sony A7 III is a 24.2 MP full-frame mirrorless camera with excellent image quality, 4K video, 5-axis stabilization, and fast hybrid autofocus. Durable and versatile, it suits both professionals and enthusiasts.
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Lotta camera for the money
But holy moly it’s held value well
yeah crazy expensive
But holy moly it’s held value well
Agree. Maybe partially because the successor to this model the IV is only really better if you shoot a lot of video.
yep, got it for around $1200 from previous deals & cashbacks
But holy moly it’s held value well
Mainly to do with the tech being pretty much enough for years and years to come, everything released since has been gimmicky crap only pros can justify. Spend more on lenses, ignore the body till it dies.
I have the a7III and the IV, for 99.99% of the people out there, the a7III is better value and is enough.
What would be a good lens to pair this with?
If you are a beginner, I would suggest a prime lens. Something like 50MM F1.8
prime always
In my opinion, 40mm feels more natural than 50mm on a full frame sensor.
Tamron 28-200 (if you use one and only lens then there's no any other lens out there to challenge this one).
Nice accompanying lenses for the above would be,
16-35 F4 Zeiss (cheap second hand)
24 mm F1.8 Samyang (Bokeh, Bokeh and Bokeh - you don't need to pay three times more for Sony GM 24 mm F1.4)
The above three will do 99% of enthusiastic photography requirements in all departments IMHO from wide angle to telephoto, from low light to Bokeh etc.
But you will find 90% of the time you'll have Tamron lens on.. lol Such an amazing lens.
24-105 f4 would cover 90% use cases for the average person https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/sony-sel24105g-24-105mm-f….
24-105 f4
Jack of all trades. Master of none.
A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes is better than a master of one
24-105 will do 90% of what you need, add lenses as you go after
Disagree, respectfully - I think for anyone but a professional, the 24-105 F4 G is basically an S-tier lens for both photo and video. And combined with the great ISO performance of the camera, is almost unbeatable for most use cases. The ONLY knock on it as far as I am concerned is the weight - she is HEAVY.
@wazman67: There will always be the 1% that will say otherwise but you will never convince them, just like audiophiles that will justify spending $10k on speakers for the extra 0.05% performance.
As a photographer for events and weddings, I always recommend the 24-70 for anyone and just sticking with that for almost EVERYTHING (i literally only use this lens and a 85 1.4), it's expensive but it's money worth spending, otherwise the 24-105 is a good next option.
Prime lenses are a WASTE of time and space, unless you are really making a lot of money off special types of photos. But there really isn't many people out there doing that.
There will be times you have a prime lens attached and wish it can zoom.
I used to have a 24-105, then gradually buying prime lenses when they go on sale. Eventually sold the 24-105, thinking that 24, 50, 85 cover all my use cases.
The primes are excellent lenses in their own right, but one huge drawback is an 85 can't suddenly become a 24, nor a 24 become a 50 in a second. Sure you can walk or crop, but it's not always possible and cropping sacrifice resolution, and DOF is never the same.
So bought a zoom lens again, didn't want to re-buy the 24-105, so got the 24-70 when it was on sale. The 20-70 was a strong contender, but wanted a f/2.8 as an upgrade from the f/4.
For travel and all rounder, I'd recommend Tamron 28-200mm. I don't personally have this one but hear good things and it is a bit more budget. I do have the 35-150mm and it is beastly.
28-200
goes alright
bought it over the sony 24-105 that i spent many hours playing with back when i worked in camera retail. no regrets.
Isn't this a beast (LARGE) of a lens?
Yeah, it's not even my biggest lens…. I just got a 200600
It’s reasonable for what you get imo
Balances better with a grip
Mate this 28-200 lens is so slept on. I've also for the 35-150 and it's a beaut, but if i'm hiking it's almost always the 28-200.
Totally. After buying the 28-200 I barely touch my original 28-75 now, and even the 70-180 is getting less use. The 28-75 used to be THE lens to get with the A7III, now the 28-200 is a more compelling option as an all-rounder first lens.
$889 on eBAY Camera House atm.
I would say it depends on what you want to shoot with it. I would give very different lens recommendations for someone who wanted to bring an all rounder lens travelling, compared to someone who wanted to shoot portraits, or shoot the milky way.
This ^^^.
Love my OG A7 with Sony G 40mm f2.5. Nice little carry around.
I really want the 20-70mm f4 …looks like a performer image quality wise, and for the subjects I shoot out on a bushwalk it would be perfect! That's me though. A nice balance of size, image quality, and zoom range - everything is a compromise.
Usually a prime lens for the very best image quality…though I'm not sure that's always true these days. Some manufacturers have some up with zoom lenses that outperform some primes.
But yeah…depends what you're shooting? If you're a beginner, you might not even know until you start.
Tamron 28-200 2.8/5.6. You likely wouldn't need another lens assuming you're more of a hobbiest/traveller. Outstanding bang for buck lens.
Sony 50mm 1.8 if you're really tight on budget. Another massive bang for buck.
+1 Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 - it lives on my a7iii as a walk around lens now. Kinda gets to be a bit of an unwieldly package when adding a grip though.
I also like to use 55 1.8 with a grip for portrait work.
I do not think that can be answered without knowing what you like to shoot with, what photos you like and budget. In other words you will know before anybody else does.
I personally am not a fan of superzooms and standard telephotos due to harsh Bokeh and sharpness but it may be more suitable for a photographer looking for a versatile do it all lens. I dot not use the general purpose and popular 35mm on full frame but all other family members do on their camera bodies.
The focal range I shoot the most are classic portraiture and a mixture of 50mm, 85mm and 70-200mm primes and zooms with fast apertures yet I have attended workshops where some of the most amazing portrait photos have been on 24mm and wider.
One official Canon photographer shoots majority of her photos with 40mm tilt-shift.
I would suggest beginner photographers unsure of what lens they would like to:
take a look at websites such as Flickr, 500px, etc for photos you do like and check the camera and lens info section for how it was done
attend photography workshops where usually you can test on the day the organisers kit i.e. Canon used to run these, Sony still does here https://scene.sonyanz.com/events
attend local and free photography events such as Eventbrite, Facebook, etc meet ups
use the basic kit lens until you know
One of these:
I think if you want to have just 1 lens that will last you a long time and give you joy then go for 20-70/4 G
it's lighter than 24-105 G and IQ is better. goes wider, you gotta play with those ultrawide perspectives at 20mm
70mm f4 will give you decent portraits
it's awesome as you will discover different focus lengths, and it covers almost all the major ones, just doesn't reach to 85mm for that classic portrait option
but I would rather have 20mm on the wide side than that. push 70mm and step a bit closer and that's your head and shoulders portrait when you need one
can't do that on the ultrawide end
This was released back in 2018, i had camera and lens sitting at home collecting dusts , hardly taking it out as phone camera is so much easier
Hello Fujifilm X100VI
My fuji with pancake len is almost as small as x100, even got a sony rx100 v, but just couldn't bother nowadays
ricoh gr iii / x ****
GR IV coming soon I think! In need of an update badly.
@Munki: Yeah… look if they can get the hdf and just improve af and low light to 2024 standards I’ll buy lol
@Jimothy Wongingtons: It's getting way too expensive though. A GR IV might get to $2,000 to compete with the Fuji X100VI (and still be cheaper than the Fuji lolz).
It's an old camera but autofocus and image quality still holds up pretty well against recently released cameras.
I bought a OMd EM10 Mk2 and it just sits gathering dust too. A shame really. It does take better photos than my phone but just can’t really find the motivation to take it out and learn all the settings etc.
learn settings
just set to p for professional.
not even being funny.
Yeah pretty much this. It'll help you adjust everything. Turn your expensive AF camera to a point and click! As long as you get the shots, who gives a shit?
@Munki: point and click, with monster low light performance, awesome DR for raw recovery, next level auto focus etc **
I guess phone camera will get a good picture most of the time. But taking a picture with these cameras can take really bad photos with the wrong settings… So you can actually miss a good shot if you don't have time to review.
It's not just that, it's the convenience of always with you, i normally pack my sony rx100 which is small enough in a jacket pocket, even that, i still reach to my phone first
lol I have a rx100m6 that I’ve set up with just the leather case and pd wrist strap… and I still just leave it in my bag. Then when it gets to low light I wish I had my a7iii anyway
Does anyone use this as a webcam? I bought an r6 ii but the the canon software or teams keeps breaking on macos
Do you sell content? If not, why do your co-workers need to see you in such high quality on Teams calls?
Sometimes you have to sell WFH. Not everybody is comfortable with it. A dull badly coloured image with a talking silhouette doesn't really help.
a 20 buck one should do you fine, no need to spend so many monies, unless you are rich
Probably not worth the effort of using this as a webcam unless you have a permanent streaming setup and/or are streaming professionally. Even then I'd probably recommend one of Sony's video-oriented cameras (with a built-in fan) because there's a risk this will overheat and switch off during a long stream or 'hot' environment.
Even though I have multiple Sony cameras, I just use my iPhone or Pixel as webcams. There's little difference in a Zoom or Teams call.
A dongle may be your best bet. Camera specific software seems to just provide headaches. Similar to trying to use OBS (personally, it breaks if I switch my video from it in Teams).
I'm running an old beat up mirrorless through an Atomos Connect. Rock solid…turns any camera that can deliver a HDMI image into a USB camera as far as your computer is concerned. Image is far superior to anything I've seen from a webcam, and I can make it a little tighter so it doesn't show my whole office.
As mentioned, despite its release date, absolutely fantastic 'budget' camera for a hobbiest or part time content creator.
Would this be a significant upgrade for a casual user or hobbyist who primarily uses auto mode, currently using a Canon R50?
Sony A7 III would not be a significant upgrade for a casual user or hobbyist primarily using auto mode, especially if they are currently using the Canon R50. The A7 III is a full-frame camera designed for enthusiasts and professionals who can take advantage of its advanced features, such as dynamic range, low-light performance, and customizable controls. For a casual user sticking to auto mode, the differences in image quality may not be noticeable, and the A7 III’s larger size, weight, and higher cost might feel cumbersome
What in the ChatGPT is this
Hell yeah, Don't want to type in that huge paragraph :D
IMHO…in most situations, using better lenses will make more of a difference than changing a camera.
Upgrading bodies might give you a higher resolution, or more dynamic range, or better autofocus.
If you put a crappy slow kit lens on it though…what's the point?
If you're an action/sports/wildlife shooter though…well…that improvement in AF and or low light and dynamic range is something you might really benefit from. That particular branch of photography can get expen$ive though.
Surely not gonna get a better price during black friday?
Great post OP thanks
wasnt it like $1400 with cashback last black friday?
Amazing camera! Great buy for most anyone as their first mirrorless camera.
If anyone is interested, I have 2 spare lenses to pair with this camera. SONY FE4 24-105 G OSS and SONY FE SONNAR 1.8 55 ZA. Both are never used, but the boxes were open. I am in Canberra if anyone wants it
Also, it has got a touchscreen display for quick focus switch !!