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Surprised no one has posted about the new A7C cameras yet.
The all new dedicated 'AI' focusing chip would be the big draw if MP aren't your need.I noticed the two new cameras yesterday. Interesting, but not sure whether I'll be updating my existing a7C. The front dial alone isn't worth the expense, so there must be something more. Maybe I'll drive to the nearest camera store once they get some of those and try them out. Apparently the viewfinder is now bigger, but not better in terms of resolution in either of them.
Then again, if I upgraded to the a7CR that might be enough to be my only camera. Now I have two bodies, the a7R III and the a7C, maybe those could be consolidated to a single camera now? Won't know without trying.
Glad they keep the pseudo-rangefinder line alive, anyhow. Especially since the only other option these days appears to be the Fuji X-E lineup.
The A7CR would be the one I would consider because there is a significant jump to the 61mp sensor. I have toyed with selling my A1 because for reach I am very happy with my OM-1 but the A7CR would be nice for a small, AF body to be used mainly with primes and the under rated 28-60 kit lens. I have plenty of native FE Voigtlander lenses and then plenty of M mount lenses. Selling the A1 would cover the cost but I will probably wait to find a gently used one or maybe Sony will have a deal on new during the upcoming holiday season.OK, so I got offered 1200€ for my a7C + 28-60 kit in exchange for the newer a7C II body only. Fuggetaboutit. Not enough improvement to warrant paying through the nose for. 1300€ for an extra dial and a slightly larger viewfinder is a bit too steep in my books. Yes, there is the jump from 24 to 33 mpix, which is pretty much naff all. Ain't nobody gonna see that in print.
For most of what I do with the a7C I would not want the payload of a 61 megapixel sensor. My storage space is overused as it is having a 24mpix body for more casual stuff and a 42mpix one for the landscape stuff.The A7CR would be the one I would consider because there is a significant jump to the 61mp sensor. I have toyed with selling my A1 because for reach I am very happy with my OM-1 but the A7CR would be nice for a small, AF body to be used mainly with primes and the under rated 28-60 kit lens. I have plenty of native FE Voigtlander lenses and then plenty of M mount lenses. Selling the A1 would cover the cost but I will probably wait to find a gently used one or maybe Sony will have a deal on new during the upcoming holiday season.