Finally, a Sony camera that beats a Canon camera in every department

[Heaven is for real]

"The Sony A7S is the first camera to really beat the Canon 5D Mark III on pretty much every level for both stills and video, especially the latter. The A7R did not have the video quality to topple Canon. The A7S not only topples Canon, it destroys their claim to video quality on DSLRs. Canon’s dated consumer and semi-pro DSLRs are now in serious disarray for video and in some ways stills too (dynamic range and low light for instance)."

http://www.eoshd.com/content/13158/evolving-sony-a7s-review

Competition is healthy for buyers...

Another Sony camera of the year contender...

 

[dannybgoode]

I love Sony cameras, had an A77 that was painful to part with but at only 12mp the A7S is a dark light specialist and does not compete with the 5D3 at resolving detail in 'normal' lighting conditions.

Also Sony's current lens range is no match for Canon's and the handling of the A7 series is a bit Marmite.

Just my tuppence worth...

 

[Heaven is for real]

I love Sony cameras, had an A77 that was painful to part with but at only 12mp the A7S is a dark light specialist and does not compete with the 5D3 at resolving detail in 'normal' lighting conditions.

Also Sony's current lens range is no match for Canon's and the handling of the A7 series is a bit Marmite.

Just my tuppence worth...

 

[steephill]

A real dog bites man story if ever I heard one. Two years should bring significant technical advances these days so I don't see anything remarkable about this.

 

[edispics]

You put a lot of stock in the opinions of this guy. Others may not be so inclined.

 

[Heaven is for real]

You put a lot of stock in the opinions of this guy. Others may not be so inclined.

Sorry that you don't know who is Andrew Reid. Better start Googling so you won't look so naive next time.

 

[Heaven is for real]

A real dog bites man story if ever I heard one. Two years should bring significant technical advances these days so I don't see anything remarkable about this.

 

[dannybgoode]

I love Sony cameras, had an A77 that was painful to part with but at only 12mp the A7S is a dark light specialist and does not compete with the 5D3 at resolving detail in 'normal' lighting conditions.

Also Sony's current lens range is no match for Canon's and the handling of the A7 series is a bit Marmite.

Just my tuppence worth...

 

[quezra]

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[Erik Magnuson]

dannyb?

So my 70-200mm ISL II will work just fine then. The one with no aperture ring (as is the case with most EF lenses)?

yes as long as you buy an electronic adapter ($100 - $400). AF will be very slow but aperture an IS will work.

As I say I am a bit of a Sony fan but to say the A7S beats the 5D3 in every department is an overstatement.

It might apply to a particular use case that does not need big prints or tracking AF. But I'd agree that its overstating it for many other uses.

--

Erik

 

[edispics]

I know very well who he is. My only point is that others might not share your sense of awe.

Perhaps you should not jump to incorrect conclusions so you don't end up looking like .... well, you.

 

[PalmettoFellow]

Canon’s dated consumer and semi-pro DSLRs are now in serious disarray for video

So let me get this straight. Sony finally comes out with a camera that bests the 5D3 and now Canon is in disarray. ROFL.

Perhaps let's wait for Canon's next DSLR...as I don't think they've released anything newer than the 70D. Keep in mind, the 5D3 is from the beginning of 2012.

Again, ROFL

 

[MichaelKJ]

A real dog bites man story if ever I heard one. Two years should bring significant technical advances these days so I don't see anything remarkable about this.

 

[tko]

Thought not.

That's a video review by a video review site. According to Canon, less than 10% of purchasers use the camera to take videos.

 

[PerL]

"The Sony A7S is the first camera to really beat the Canon 5D Mark III on pretty much every level for both stills and video, especially the latter. The A7R did not have the video quality to topple Canon. The A7S not only topples Canon, it destroys their claim to video quality on DSLRs. Canon’s dated consumer and semi-pro DSLRs are now in serious disarray for video and in some ways stills too (dynamic range and low light for instance)."

http://www.eoshd.com/content/13158/evolving-sony-a7s-review

Competition is healthy for buyers...

Another Sony camera of the year contender...

A Canon 5DIII outclasses any mirrorless for any kind of sports/action. Not to mention lens selection.

 

[Avobanana]

"The Sony A7S is the first camera to really beat the Canon 5D Mark III on pretty much every level for both stills and video, especially the latter. The A7R did not have the video quality to topple Canon. The A7S not only topples Canon, it destroys their claim to video quality on DSLRs. Canon’s dated consumer and semi-pro DSLRs are now in serious disarray for video and in some ways stills too (dynamic range and low light for instance)."

http://www.eoshd.com/content/13158/evolving-sony-a7s-review

Competition is healthy for buyers...

Another Sony camera of the year contender...

First time I have seen such a biased fanboyish review.

100% focused on video and no mention of AF which I expect it to be destroyed by 5D3.

 

[ShotFromTheSidewalk]

with exactly 1 (one) somewhat fast native lens, i'd call this A7x series a very niche product. at a very high price. i'd use it as a second camera for the street. other than that, i'd want a pro-sumer dslr.

 

[Heaven is for real]

Thought not.

That's a video review by a video review site. According to Canon, less than 10% of purchasers use the camera to take videos.

 

[Glenn NK]

Do you know A7 series can use any lens including Canon lens?

and I think you missed this part

What is the current Sony lens lineup (native Sony lenses)?

 

[Heaven is for real]

Heaven is for real wrote:

"The Sony A7S is the first camera to really beat the Canon 5D Mark III on pretty much every level for both stills and video, especially the latter. The A7R did not have the video quality to topple Canon. The A7S not only topples Canon, it destroys their claim to video quality on DSLRs. Canon’s dated consumer and semi-pro DSLRs are now in serious disarray for video and in some ways stills too (dynamic range and low light for instance)."

http://www.eoshd.com/content/13158/evolving-sony-a7s-review

Competition is healthy for buyers...

Another Sony camera of the year contender...

A Canon 5DIII outclasses any mirrorless for any kind of sports/action. Not to mention lens selection.

The article was not talking about the kind of photography but comparing image and video departments. A7 series can use any brand of lens including Canon and Nikon so technically, it has more lens selection.