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I'm still on track to pick up a less expensive body as my EDC, something I can leave in the truck. I was pretty much sold on the A7R but the more I learn about it the less I like. The plastic lens mount, the lack of uncompressed RAW, and the lack of an e-first curtain shutter (100-400 APO seems to prefer it) are all marks against.
I've also looked at the A7RII as a possibility. It resolves the shutter and lens mount issues, but comes at a much higher price. And it still doesn't shoot uncompressed RAW.
The A7II fixes all three issues but has an anti-aliasing filter and the lower resolution sensor.
I know buying a several-generations old body will require compromises, I'm just not sure which of these are more acceptable to me.
The cost for the A7R and A7II are similar, while the A7RII is a few hundred more.
You folks who've used these cameras, (and preferably more than one), what are your thoughts?
I'm going to shoot some with my A7RIII in compressed RAW and see what I think about the files. FYI, this is for grab shots when I run across something during the day, not critical shooting.
I've also looked at the A7RII as a possibility. It resolves the shutter and lens mount issues, but comes at a much higher price. And it still doesn't shoot uncompressed RAW.
The A7II fixes all three issues but has an anti-aliasing filter and the lower resolution sensor.
I know buying a several-generations old body will require compromises, I'm just not sure which of these are more acceptable to me.
The cost for the A7R and A7II are similar, while the A7RII is a few hundred more.
You folks who've used these cameras, (and preferably more than one), what are your thoughts?
I'm going to shoot some with my A7RIII in compressed RAW and see what I think about the files. FYI, this is for grab shots when I run across something during the day, not critical shooting.