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Sony a7C Review

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The Sony a7C is a compact, full-frame camera with impressive battery life and comfortable grip. However, the interface and old-school menus are disappointing. The camera is great for wildlife and journalistic content, with impressive auto-focus and eye-tracking features. It is a strong competitor to the A7 III, especially for video enthusiasts.

The Sony a7C is a great camera for wildlife and journalistic content. The auto-focus and real-time eye-tracking features are impressive. However, the old-school interface and lack of touchscreen are disappointing.

Pros
  • Compact and full-frame
  • Impressive battery life
  • Good for wildlife and journalistic content
  • Real-time auto-focus in video
Cons
  • Old-school interface and menus
  • No touchscreen interface
  • Ergonomics could be improved

The camera's compact size and full-frame capabilities make it a strong competitor in its class. However, the ergonomics could be improved for a more comfortable shooting experience.

The Sony a7C is a compact, full-frame camera with a surprisingly long battery life and a comfortable grip due to its large battery. However, the interface and old-school menus make it less user-friendly, especially for those transitioning from smartphone photography. The camera excels in wildlife and journalistic content due to its 10 frames per second auto-focus, decent buffer for hundreds of shots, and real tracking auto-focus, including eye-tracking and animal detection. It competes well with the A7 III, offering real-time auto-focus and improved video features, such as a fully articulating screen and better video auto-focus, making it a strong contender for video enthusiasts.

For video enthusiasts, the real-time auto-focus and improved video features make the Sony a7C a strong contender against the A7 III. However, the old-school interface and lack of touchscreen may deter beginners looking for an easier experience.

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