Sony Alpha 7C Full-Frame Compact Mirrorless Camera Kit – Silver

Pros:
Great Battery Life (3hrs recording)
No record time limit
Great AF
Great IQ
Great Low Light
Flip-out Screen
No wheel locks
Cons:
Fewer buttons than other FF cameras
Still overheats in challenging conditions
10MP APS-C still

I think the idea of making a small full frame camera body is silly since the lenses are so large. . The results are mostly the same great 4k video (and bad 1080p video) that the A7III produces, with fast AF and excellent low light. In tests performed I found that this camera lasted just over 40 minutes recording in the sun and was unlimited in the shade. Ultimately, what you have here is a cool retro design that is less practical for use. It has a smaller body which can be handy but the effort it puts in isn’t the best. I rather have a bulky camera and see beautiful results….It does weigh very lightly and this is great for when your on the go and shooting. I think this camera is great for Vlogging or taking quick videos.

This camera is honestly great. I got it to be a B-cam to my A7Siii and it does an incredible job, it’s also the better hybrid shooter so I actually carry this one more. The only bummer is it only has 2 control dials instead of 3, so you can’t set up a dedicated ISO dial. There is a workaround using a custom function button to switch one of the existing dials but all of the buttons are on the right side along with the dials, so pressing one and turning the dial at the same time is a test of finger gymnastics. Otherwise this camera is amazing and I’m glad I chose it over the A7iii.

Finally, a full-frame interchangeable lens camera the size of a point-and-shoot, that uses adapters so you can shoot with almost any type of lens mount, and lenses out there. This camera makes digital photography fun and practical. I use the A7C with a Leica M-Mount adapter in order to use my Leica lenses. The camera is set to silent shooting mode, and it becomes the quietest Leica street photography rig there is. It overall outperforms any Leica M body today, except for the prestige of using a Leica M camera.

I just received this camera yesterday and ran a few heat-related tests. Here is a review based on my short time with it.

I was excited for the Sony A7C, not because of its (slightly) smaller size but because it is essentially the same as the fantastic A7III, just without the annoying 30-minute record limit. Since almost everything I do with video is a “long form” event, I ran a few stress tests, and here are my first results. All video was shot in 100mbps 4K with a 20mm APS-C lens.
First test: By a window, in the sun, with the LCD against the body.
Lasted 41 minutes before overheating.
Second test: By the same window but with the LCD open. Starting after 12 minutes of cooldown time.
Lasted 11 minutes before overheating.
Third Test: After 2hrs of cooldown time. In the shade (approx. 68F), screen open.
Lasted 2hrs 9mins. Ran until battery died.
Early Conclusions: The smaller body of the A7C isn’t really much smaller than the A7III– this is not a pocketable camera– so what you’re really getting is a cool throwback look, USB-C charging and fewer available buttons/ dials. Battery life is amazing (that one battery recorded 3hrs!) and the AF is of course perfect. Ultimately I’d recommend the A7III over this camera unless the 30 minute record limit matters to you. The A7III simply has a superior body design for real-world use.

Switching from an older crop sensor to this beauty was definitely a good move. What a camera!

Amazing camera for low light video/photo, great ISO, full frame sensor, what else should be in the great camera? The body is compact and lightweight, battery lasts, I can continue on and on, only positive things I can tell about this camera. simply the best!