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The comments are predictable: New Sony A7c looks pretty close to the Panasonic GX7 - 43 Rumors
DPR says it’s very well made with an improved AF system relative to the A7iii. The biggest drawback according to them is the small EVF. Maybe someday if it gets discounted or there’s a nice used one it could be something to look at.
The comments are predictable: New Sony A7c looks pretty close to the Panasonic GX7 - 43 Rumors
Probably to give a reference point to other users. Not everyone has use an A6XXX body, especially the mu43 folks who might be thinking about other systems right now. As pointed out by @Biro, a better comparison is probably the GX8, except, of course, for the EVF. I suspect the problem is a FF sensor with IBIS takes up a lot of space in that small body. OTOH, they put the big battery in there. That is great, as the image count is nicely high. Although I enjoy a nice EVF, it typically doesn't effect the quality of my images., whereas a dead battery inhibits my creative juices.Comments aside, I don't understand the comparison to a GX7?? It looks like a Sony a6xxx. They don't need to reference anyone else, as they already have that camera style.
Probably to give a reference point to other users. Not everyone has use an A6XXX body, especially the mu43 folks who might be thinking about other systems right now. As pointed out by @Biro, a better comparison is probably the GX8, except, of course, for the EVF. I suspect the problem is a FF sensor with IBIS takes up a lot of space in that small body. OTOH, they put the big battery in there. That is great, as the image count is nicely high. Although I enjoy a nice EVF, it typically doesn't effect the quality of my images., whereas a dead battery inhibits my creative juices.
That might be true if you hold FF as an absolute necessity. But there's good competition for similar-formed bodies that have smaller sensors. I argue many if not ALL willit’s actually well priced since it
Alright, after reading DPR's hands-on, I'm warming just a bit to this camera, but the overall impression - that it compares to some of the worse points of a Panasonic GX-style body, in terms of ergonomics, control placement, etc., still stands. I'd really have to handle it to know how I feel about it. And the EVF just doesn't look very promising.I also wish the pricing was lower, given some of the compromises, but when you look at the Sigma FP, it’s actually well priced since it offers a mechanical shutter, IBIS, and flip screen over that model. Plus a much more significant lens offering.
I'm just trying to keep score here....so people want a smaller body, but with more controls, a more robust IBIS and a larger EVF.
Anyone else see a problem with that?
This didn't take long. Here it is simulated with an FE 35/1.8 vs an X-E2 with a 23/2. I don't have any idea what the IQ differences might be, if any, but I definitely much prefer the more compact form factor of the Fuji combo: Compact Camera Meter
There's no problem actually. That camera is Panasonic GX8 or the successor that fixes the shortcomings of GX8.I'm just trying to keep score here....so people want a smaller body, but with more controls, a more robust IBIS and a larger EVF.
Anyone else see a problem with that?
I'd rather have fewer controls than more - too many buttons. There was no real reason to exclude a front dial. Twin dials and very few buttons on the back would be my ideal. I do know that IBIS in a sensor unit takes up space, and on a FF sensor, it's a lot of space. EVF wise, maybe just exclude it altogether, or offer an add-on EVF? It's clear the EVF barely fit into the concept when you look at the back view of the camera.I'm just trying to keep score here....so people want a smaller body, but with more controls, a more robust IBIS and a larger EVF.
Anyone else see a problem with that?
Interesting point I read over on Mu43 forum. The Sony A7C EVF is 2.36M with a mag of .59 and the Pen F was 2.36M with a mag of 0.62. I don’t remember the Pen F EVF as being that bad.