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I am a hobby photographer just getting back into the game after a long absence. The Sony A7 II was recommended to me as a good camera to grow with. My main purpose for shooting will be to take landscape and wildlife pictures but I have a significant interest in concert-style dance since both children are involved in it and would want my camera to be able to handle these pictures as well. I am not as concerned with the slower auto focus as I am the ability to take pictures of the higher light stage while sitting in low light conditions. There are sample pictures in these conditions in the A7 iii but I really didn't want to spend that much at this time.

Thank you so much for your input and advise.
 
Mitsy G said:
I am a hobby photographer just getting back into the game after a long absence. The Sony A7 II was recommended to me as a good camera to grow with. My main purpose for shooting will be to take landscape and wildlife pictures but I have a significant interest in concert-style dance since both children are involved in it and would want my camera to be able to handle these pictures as well. I am not as concerned with the slower auto focus as I am the ability to take pictures of the higher light stage while sitting in low light conditions. There are sample pictures in these conditions in the A7 iii but I really didn't want to spend that much at this time.

Thank you so much for your input and advise.
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Mitsy, you're better off posting this on the Sony full-frame e-mount forum. The A7MKII owners are there to respond.

As to your question, the A7MKII should be able to capture indoor concert type photography. I shot indoor shows before with my A6000 which I believe is even older than the A7MKII. What sort of lens are you thinking of using with the A7MKII? I used the Sonnar 55/1.8 with the A6000 and the AF is fast and accurate.

Good luck.

José
 
Actually, the limiting factors will be the lens used not the camera; they are very close camera- wise. But which lens do you have that might do justice to the scenes? Max aperture, angle of view, ... those are the important factors here ... as always.
 
Thank you so much for your comments. I do not have any camera or lenses at this time. Several years ago I had an Olympus that was very nice to use and hold. Unfortunately, the camera along with the bag were stolen and I am just now able to research and purchase a replacement. I have settled on one of these two cameras but wanted to make sure the lower-priced one would do what I wanted the camera to do. Of course, lenses make or break the shots and that's next on my list to research.

Thanks again for all assistance. I am off to look for the more appropriate forum to me.
 
OP, I have an A7ii as my personal camera but work as a reporter/photographer in a small town and oftentimes I'll use my personal gear for work. Just tonight a shot a dimly lit play with an adapted lens (slower af) at high ISO - 6400ish - and the shots are in focus and look great. People dog on this camera but I've shot sports, portraits, landscape, astro, and anything in between and never really worried about the AF.
 
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OP, I have an A7ii as my personal camera but work as a reporter/photographer in a small town and oftentimes I'll use my personal gear for work. Just tonight a shot a dimly lit play with an adapted lens (slower af) at high ISO - 6400ish - and the shots are in focus and look great. People dog on this camera but I've shot sports, portraits, landscape, astro, and anything in between and never really worried about the AF.
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Thank you so much for your response. I'm not as worried about the AF as with the ability to take the bright light pictures from a dim setting, which, at least a few years ago, was a challenge for a digital camera. Maybe technology has moved forward a bit and that is no longer a concern?

One more question, since you have shot under similar circumstances. When the theater is silent, how loud does the camera seem? From what I understand, there is no way to make the "shutter" silent.

Thanks again.
 
Thank you to everyone who has responded so far. I appreciate all the comments and insight. The concert dance scenario isn't my main reason to purchase a new camera, but I would like for the camera to be able to handle these photos. I am convinced that a full-frame camera is the way I want to go and this camera has come highly recommended, especially for the price point.

Thank you again for your help in making this decision.
 
Mitsy G said:
I am a hobby photographer just getting back into the game after a long absence. The Sony A7 II was recommended to me as a good camera to grow with. My main purpose for shooting will be to take landscape and wildlife pictures but I have a significant interest in concert-style dance since both children are involved in it and would want my camera to be able to handle these pictures as well. I am not as concerned with the slower auto focus as I am the ability to take pictures of the higher light stage while sitting in low light conditions. There are sample pictures in these conditions in the A7 iii but I really didn't want to spend that much at this time.

Thank you so much for your input and advise.
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No. AFAIK, it does not have silent shutter, essential for dance performances. (Check, I could be wrong) You cannot have clicking sound during quiet passages.

My a6300 does have silent shutter, and I’ve used often for dance. I’m not sure which other.Sony cameras do. I would look at new a6400, with improved AF - might be ideal. Lenses are another matter...

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