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Sony - Alpha a7R Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(33 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 33 reviews
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Star
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84%of customers recommend this product.
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16 out of
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Customer Reviews for Sony - Alpha a7R Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera (Body Only) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Camera
on January 26, 2015
Posted by: JKphoto
I have used this camera for a little over a year now and I still think it was one of the best purchases I have made.I have found no major issues with the camera. It works great from everything from street to HDR photography. Would highly recommend this and any of the alpha mirrorless cameras!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
4
High Calibre, but a couple of flaws
on October 15, 2014
Posted by: CoastShooter
I was looking for a camera I could fit in a jacket pocket that had images that I could live with (I normally shoot a Canon 5D III and a PhaseOne with a Q140 back). The Alpha7R does a good job of providing respectable images, especially with the Zeiss lenses. The two draw backs are battery life and the delay between shots. The first can be dealt with using extra batteries. The second is a killer if shooting action shots.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
After 15 years of Canon bodies, moved to Sony
on October 10, 2014
Posted by: cca651
As an 'enthusiast' as opposed to a 'pro' I can say that I have never enjoyed taking pictures as much as I do now with the A7R. The camera goes with me everywhere because it's not a burden to carry (so I take it along even on those days which don't necessarily feel like they might produce a photo op). I get better results from my Canon lenses now than I did when they were on Canon bodies, and with the 2 Zeiss lenses I own the results still amaze me. Love the EVF, the control layout and custom-ability. Would buy again in a heartbeat!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Finally, a Great Weight Has Been Lifted
on October 6, 2014
Posted by: LarryW2EJ
I loved my traditional DSLR, but somehow I got older and the camera seemed to keep getting heavier on those long vacation days. I just couldn't do it any longer. When Sony came out with the NEX series, I bought the first model, the NEX5. My wife and I went to Europe and I lugged the big DSLR and I gave her the Sony and told her to just shoot a bunch of pictures, movies and panoramas. When we came home and I put all the pix on the computer, I was stunned by the quality of the Sony images. The NEX5 didn't have the versatility of the big DSLR, but the image quality was undeniable. I said that if Sony continues along these lines, that will be the way to go for me. They came out with the NEX7 and that was the camera that freed me from the big heavy DSLR. I was very happy with that one, and now the A7R, with a full frame sensor and 36 Megapixels no less, really outdoes them all. The A7R is very customizable and is a pleasure to use. The OLED viewfinder is spectacular and the versatility and sheer picture taking power of this new system makes me never wish I still had the old DSLR. This baby more than replaces it, and I can walk around all day long with this camera and never have any strain at all. It really is the next step in the high quality camera progression.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Simply A Fantastic Camera
on September 30, 2014
Posted by: EFPhoto
After years of shooting with various Canon products (the latest a 5D Mk II) I was tired of watching all of the innovative companies (like Sony) come up with a barrage of cool products that pushed the envelope at every turn. Not to mention I was tired of carrying around 15lbs worth of gear around my neck. When you can equally as good of photos with lighter more nimble equipment.
I was just about to pull the trigger on a MFT and was torn between Oly and Fuji. Then Sony announced this!!!! After a few prelim reviews and Sony's reputation I was sold! I sold ALL of my Cannon gear and the MFT Panny I was testing out.
At first there was a shortage of lenses for the A7 series but all good things come to those who wait. More are being announced almost every few months. Right now I have all of the lenses I need (3) from Sony native and two off-brand lenses I use manually. I haven't looked back since making the move and have been overjoyed that I was able to do it! I have even had other die hard Nikon shooters ask to use my camera for a weekend so they can test it out. So far everyone that has used this camera has bought in as well!
You will hear some people complain that there aren't enough lenses..I saw BS! Using these camera's in manual focus mode is as easy as it gets and these people are IMO lazy and haven't tried it yet. I was skeptical too but after trying it I was hooked...I find myself looking online for cheap old film lenses I can try on it just because they are soooo cheap...LOL!
Probably one of the most important things is the IQ that these camera's produce! Initially I did a head to head comparison of this to my Canon 5D MKII and it blew the Canon out of the water...the Canon was absolute garbage! I could hardly believe it to be honest. I even sent images to friends to show them the comparison they were all shocked. The Sony beat the Canon in sharpness (no AA filter), color rendition and most of dynamic range!!!! Believe me when I saw it is very difficult to lose detail in a properly exposed photo using this camera. I have taken shots I thought were severely underexposed and got them in LR and bam a few adjustments all is good!
I could go on and on about it but I think you get the picture I'm a fan..big time...LOL!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
4
real innovation
on September 30, 2014
Posted by: lenscap6
I am extremely pleased with what this camera can do, the light weight and resolution; but like many others, I am very disappointed at the slow pace Sony / Zeiss are bringing out high quality prime lenses to match it. At this rate, by the time they actually do, the mainstream competition will have caught up and be releasing their own light weight 36 Mpixel versions, with a full spectrum of their own lenses. It is cumbersome always using an adaptor.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
4
Landscape Photographers' Near Perfect Camera
on September 27, 2014
Posted by: bpegadgets
First off, on the camera itself...I would rate at 5 stars but I gave 4 stars because of not having a very good lens selection yet. I shoot landscapes, fine art, still life, and some HDR work. I used to shoot with the Nikon D800 and I am getting better IQ out of the Sony A7r. The color and dynamic range seem to be about the same which is AMAZING! At first I had an issue with it's limited bracketing options, but after using it for awhile now I've realized that I don't need anymore than what it gives me because of the very high dynamic range. I shoot mostly on a tripod so super fast focusing isn't an issue for me but if you are a wedding or event photographer you would be better off getting the A7, A6000, or the higher end DSLR options.
I don't really care for the menu button being on the left side. I also which they would have added an extra function button on the front near the lens like how the Nikon DOF button is. These 2 are really just nitpicking as there really isn't much negative to say about this camera for what I use it for. There are a lot of buttons that can be customized so you can set it up for whatever is best for you. Between the customized buttons and the FN button, I rarely have to go into the camera's menu which is a huge benefit to me.
Lastly, any camera is only as good as the lens you mount to it. With that said, I wouldn't recommend getting the kit lens. Other than that, all of the other lenses are very, very good with the exception of the 24-70 f/4 which is still a very good lens but nowhere near the standard of the 55mm or 70-200mm lenses.
I don't really care for the menu button being on the left side. I also which they would have added an extra function button on the front near the lens like how the Nikon DOF button is. These 2 are really just nitpicking as there really isn't much negative to say about this camera for what I use it for. There are a lot of buttons that can be customized so you can set it up for whatever is best for you. Between the customized buttons and the FN button, I rarely have to go into the camera's menu which is a huge benefit to me.
Lastly, any camera is only as good as the lens you mount to it. With that said, I wouldn't recommend getting the kit lens. Other than that, all of the other lenses are very, very good with the exception of the 24-70 f/4 which is still a very good lens but nowhere near the standard of the 55mm or 70-200mm lenses.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding camera
on September 27, 2014
Posted by: FoxIsleGeorge
Excellent image quality. Easy and convenient to use. I wish I had the option to capture in Adobe DNG but Sony format works fine in Adobe Bridge.
I purchased with the Zeiss lens. I was disappointed to subsequently read a somewhat negative evaluation. However, I have no complaints regarding image quality.
I purchased with the Zeiss lens. I was disappointed to subsequently read a somewhat negative evaluation. However, I have no complaints regarding image quality.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com