Sony Sony über alles! That’s the hymn TheCameraStoreTV is singing in their best 2015 gear awards: The Sony A7rII is the best camera, the FS5 the best video camera and the Batis 85mm the best lens!
And if you want to know what’s the worst camera, well check out the video above 🙂
Store links for the best Gear:
A7rII at [shopcountry 43363].
FS5 at [shopcountry 43364].
Batis 85mm at [shopcountry 43365].
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I love these guys, the best review videos on YouTube along with the Field Report line of videos by DPReview.
Meanwhile, Imaging-Resource, another site who’s opinion I respect has given the Canon 5DS cameras their ‘Pro Camera of the Year’ Award which is pretty strange IMHO.
I just took a look at their list and it is a bit strange the A7rII isn’t even mentioned in the summary of the year’s new cameras – however they appear to be doing a countdown to best overall technology / product in a couple of days – maybe they are holding back any mention of the camera for a big reveal then…
Being completely honest, that Imaging Resource award makes perfect sense for a “Professional” still photographers camera. But, I personally think the A7Rll is a far better multi-media photographers camera. Not many “professionals” are true “multi-media” photographers yet, but thats about to change rapidly. Sony are simply ahead of the professional curve with the A7Rll.
Looks like the a7R II won their overall reward: http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2015/12/21/cameras-of-the-year-finale-new-technologies-and-best-overall-of-2015
Just need that APS-C Mirrorless from Sony to rock next year’s charts. 😉
… or perhaps the Fujifilm Xpro2/X-T2… using the same APS-C sensor as the Sony….
So you can pay more for same sensor.
If today’s version of APS-C bodies from both vendors are anything to judge by, you will get more from Fujifilm for your money….
They have a good photographer’s philosophy with the ergonomics, handling, EVF and processing. But… there’s not all too much bells ‘n whistles.
I hope to see some of the A7-line newer features, as well of those from the fixed lensed RX100IV and RX10M2 and put it in an APS-C mirrorless body (with EVF). I like in-body stabilization, 4K and other video goodness, high frame rate, the mount adapting flexibility and all that fun stuff. I just have no need to slap a huge lens in front that gives off a full frame image circle, or pay the additional sum of money for the full frame tech, when rock solid APS-C is all I would need. But I’m afraid they’ll rather have me buying of the the A7x’s and are withholding going all-in on APS-C, so I may end up praying to the M43 Gods…
Like dials that work only in full stops, and you have to use soft dials to make 1/3 stop adjustments. No thank you.
I wish Sony would go back to NEX-7 style controls.
Exactly my sentiments
Not to mention that rumor about the delusional Shutter/ISO combined dial like on film days.
They mock cx10 for fly wire focus… quote “… that’s stupid…” at 16:23.
But ignore fly wire focus of a7RII and RX10II and claim they’re the best-ist ever.
Ignore-ants.
I thought about that too. Even the Leica Q is flyby wire focus. Even aperture ring is.
sorce?
http://youtu.be/IqTuQm_f7ns
The whole talk is really fascinating. My source is this video. Check out the part at 33:00
They often get wrong information, you’ll need a stronger source than that, most of the reviewers said that it must be a mechanical system.
With Canon XC10 it was combination of “fly by wire” focus, no servo zoom and variable aperture.
The Zoom is not motorized, and the focus by wire can be better made, like at least make the distance markings on the barrel.
You are the ignorant here.
Their point was that the lens was soft and cheaply made and yes also fly by wire executed poorly… the major problem was that the XC10 sucked…. as for fly by wire focus on the a7r2 … that depends on what lens you put on it… for example, my 35mm Loxia is not fly by wire …
To all… I spoke only of the fly-wire “stupid” comment. You guys avoid the point bringing up variable aperture and manual zoom.
The point is “fly-wire-stupid”. If its “stupid” for cx10, then it’s “stupid” for Sony native EMount and RX10II… Especially the way Sony forces accelerometer method. The WORST for focus pulls and critical portraits.
Stay on topic folks, and maybe, just maybe… Sony will fix it. But if you keep defending the system by avoiding the specific topic raised, then Sony will continue to feed us crap.
In general, I’m not a great fan of puerile behaviour and not a huge fan of video reviews that can spend too long on meaningless drivel, trying to justify biased opinion, but I will make an exception here.
It was two guys, who generally know what they’re talking about, relaxing at the end of the year and giving unapologetic opinions.
Bizarrely, I actually quite enjoyed it and couldn’t fault the logic, even though they were a little worse for wear!
You forgot to mention the RX1R mark 2 got an honorable mention right next to the Leica Q. Their only issue was they hadn’t fully tested it yet. And you forgot the RX10ii too.
I don’t think it’s so surprising they gave Sony a big chunk of attention here. One of their key criteria are probably technological breakthroughs in these cameras, and Sony had that by the spades:
– Super small form factor with RX1Rii + Variable low pass filter.
– Stacked on-sensor DRAM buffer in the RX10ii.
– Electronic variable ND filter in the FS5.
– Full Frame BSI in A7Rii.
They are the only company today who can produce cameras with these key technologies.
Now they need to dedicate themselves this year to bring all those features in one body (I would add the rotating grip from the FS5 on the list).
How old are these guys? It’s so funny how when grown adults are getting buzzed they think it’s the coolest thing – but observing it just seems pitiful.
Have some eggnog and chill out.
“Eggnog and chill”
Young enough to still have fun and not care what others think?
I bet you’re a blast at Christmas parties.
Boring year? Not so sure. Maybe for products, but not for the camera industry. It’s been like watching Gladiator in real life. Next year I imagine it gets even bloodier. Even entry ILC’s are enough for pro applications. Oh those prices:
1) D7100 selling for 499.00 new. Insane- it was 1200.00 just last year.
2) A7 slightly used for 700 bucks. Has FF lost its luster?
3) DSLR’s just as small as mirror less…SL1 and D3300
4) New “less than stellar” pro zooms driving down the cost of previous gen. optics (nikon/canon)
KEH had MASSIVE sales the past two weeks. Not just big- but scary big. Olympus refurb and discounts on top of that- might as well give the gear away.
Boring year? Not if your on the receiving end of the purchase- that’s for sure.
Didn’t know the SL1 is that small. Seems like a great toy paired with the 40mm f/2.8!
That D7100 is a killer deal. I’ve shot with it a couple of times, and the IQ is killer. That nice 24MP sensor combined with no AA filter makes for some SHARP images. And really, I think the only thing the D7200 offers over it is wireless? Someone shopping for an APS-C DSLR right now would be hard-pressed to find a better deal than the D7100.
Apart from its tiny buffer that is as well.
…and TheCameraStoreTV is the best camera store TV LOL
When talking about cameras today there are only two categories, Sony and everyone else.
Oh that XC10 love… Hilarious!
Haha – I remember some posts on Canonwatch when XC10 was officially announced. Something like “it will blow A7 series away” – hahaha
They really had something in hands, but for the price, they should at least match the RX10II lens/features.
I still think the form-factor is the way to go(except the lack of rotation lock).