Why you should buy an A7ii (TWO) in 2020! 

I loved every bit of my A7 II. Currently on the A7R III and it’s been a well deserved upgrade but the A7 II was a great first step into the mirrorless full frame life

My A7ii is arriving tomorrow! It's my first venture into mirrorless photography and I'm so excited. Also your videos are awesome and I'm subscribing!

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Man, you've explained very well, and your calm voice makes this video more engaging!

Amazon is selling it for $998 right now - brand new! (Amazon: geni.us/kr-a7ii)

I recommend this camera too - bought it last November (new), after being disappointed with a Nikon dslr.... I use this camera for landscape photography mainly, and I am very happy with its performance. Best value for money

I’ve had my a7ii for about a year now and it’s been everything I’ve needed to photograph camping, fly fishing trips, kids sports and days at the beach.

As someone who has owned one since 2016, used it pretty extensively, I have to say it is a great camera. It's not flawless, but it's really solid. Built is quite good, despite being an early version of IBIS the stabilisation is still very effective, and the sensor resolution is still very competitive. The A7III is a step up with shooting speed, autofocus and eye af, but if you aren't planning on shooting a lot of moving subjects, the A7II is a really nice option. ISO is clean up to 6400 where it starts to become noisy. I also think 24mp's is a good amount, i still crop in on photos, and my file sizes arent gigantic like on larger megapixel cameras (A7RIV for example has a file size of about 139mb per photo which is ludicrous). I shoot portraits and this camera is really nice, and despite the fact i plan on upgrading soon, im going to keep this camera as my back up body. If you're choosing between getting the a7ii and a lens, OR a newer camera body without a lens, I can confidently say you will be happier with the A7II, as these cameras need good glass to really get the most out of their sensors! For portraits, the samyang 85 1.4 umc is a nice budget option, produces pleasing results and is easily adapted onto this camera (another benefit of mirrorless).

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I was a previous owner of the A7R mark iii and I got it as a gift with sony’s 24-105 G OSS lens to use in coherent with 3D modeling. I lost all my stuff from a house break in, so I got this camera as a temporary backup (cheaper) while I build my pc again, but now I’m starting to enjoy this camera more than it’s big brother, it’s more than enough to suffice my needs. Thanks for video made me appreciate it more

I have the A7ii. Only got it in September last year. It's superb at it's price. I'll upgrade to the a7iii at some point in future though as I'd really like 4k video but if you don't care about video this is a superb camera.

I picked up one used with 1K clicks on it a few weeks back for $500, sold the 28-70 kit lens for $125 so now its my backup to the A7rii i use now for $375. 👍

Just bought my a7ii today and looking up for guides on using the camera. I've learned something new today from your video. Thanks!

I have the Sony a7ii and am really happy with it, the other thing ppl dont talk about is the mic and headphone Jack that also comes with it.

I have an a7ii, the main reason I bought it was how well it adapts vintage lenses. You can use cheap lenses that are very sharp for nearly nothing. The IBIS helps with stability and it has focus peaking and zoom. Currently all my lenses are manual focus. And I love it

I use my a7 ii for 3 years now and it's still absolutely amazing even when I'm not beginner now

Thanks for this, really nice video. You've got a great, relaxed, presentation style - a nice change from all the guys who think they have to be hyper to cut through. I just bought a used A7ii with a zeiss f4 24-70 lens, really looking forward to trying it out. Thanks.

Great video! I have mine for over a year now, switched from Canon 60D and that was a hyper jump 💫 With Canon I've been using 24105L on a daily basis as an enthusiast and family shooter with a neck pain 😉 Sony took me to the heavens with its IQ, ISO and dynamic range being able to "resurrect" dark photos.... and the lightness . I agree with all your comments, IMO its a great money friendly camera especially if you are more towards photography. I've been trying different lenses with my A7II, sony fe 24-240 (heavy beast), kit (ok''ish to start but definitely not enough for A7II capabilities), canon 24-105 L with arapter (IQ superb but heavy), Sony 50 1.8 (always good to have) and lastly zeiss 35 2.8 and the last one wins all way dawn. It's my never take off lens. A7II with zeiss 35 2.8 is the best match ever. Set is so lightweight and compact that you can have it always with you, literally always. My suggestion for all looking to change and are thinking about new camera. and the budget is not in your favour, take the A7II and buy some good lens for the rest of the money. You can have both used a7ii + zs 35 2.8 for about 1200 eur and its still much cheaper than a7iii body only. Don't afraid to have only 50 1.8 for the start, FF and nifty fifty will do the magic... Greetings

this video made me more comfortable to buy the Sony A7ii, I just spent two hours making a list of what else I should get for the camera. So by next summer, I will have more than enough money for the Sony A7ii, which will give me the options to get the accessories. From there I will be able to continue my little youtube journey and blast myself into the huge career, which I really want.

I still use the original Sony A7 from 2013 ;)

I'm not even a photographer and I'm convinced lol

My husband bought me a7ii last week for my upcoming birthday and our anniversary.. i love it 😍😍😍😍

I just bought one, and I'm happy with it except for one thing that no one has mentioned. There is no silent mode. That is, you can't turn off the sound of the shutter, which is possible with some Sony cameras. So it makes it less useful for street photography or other kinds of photography like "behind the scenes on a film" shoots where the photography must be absolutely silent. Fortunately I have a Sony a6500 that I can use in those situations.

Another point to consider is whether you really need a full-frame camera. I love my Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The good lenses are so much cheaper, smaller, and lighter. And you can always use a speedbooster if you need something closer to that full-frame aesthetic. If you're going to buy a full-frame camera, you're sort of negating its advantages if you just get the kit lens. A good, affordable lens for Sony FE is the Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 or, for a little more, the even better Sigma 24-70mm f2.8. If you do get a used a7 II, spend the money you saved on one of those lenses instead of the kit lens.

Nice Vid Keegan. I just bought an a7sii because I'm a cinematographer and rarely do photos but I would agree that if you do both photo and video, the a7ii would be a fantastic option if you're on more of a budget and want some extra money for nice lenses instead of blowing all your money on the body and having to settle for crappy lenses. Here's my extra .02 pro tip for anyone interested in getting their hands on some cheap Zeiss lenses. Zeiss lenses (for anyone new to the world of lenses) are arguably the best lenses money can buy. They generally sell for thousands of dollars. Zeiss lenses go way back to ancient photography times and were expensive even way back in the day before DSLR cameras. Back then they made lenses for older cameras but still incredibly sharp well built lenses that even today still cost $300-$700 dollars. This is significant because most other vintage lenses of other brands are like $50-$300. Why are people willing to pay so much for these vintage lenses? Because they are still amazing and allow you to get crazy good tac sharp pictures and beautiful video footage and as a result are still to this day in high demand. I just bought a couple of the "Contax" Zeiss lenses on eBay in mint condition for a song. $439 for a 24mm prime lens and $249 for a 200mm prime lens. One made in Japan and the other made in Germany. You just need a lens adapter to mount them to the Sony E-mount cameras. I just bought a "Metabones Contax/Yashica Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera T Adapter" which you can get for $99. you can get cheaper adapters but Metabones is one of the best brands and they're just built better and allow you to mount directly to the tripod or gimbal to take the pressure off the camera mount when using heavier lenses. The only downside is if you rely on the lenses automatic functions such as autofocus and electronic aperture control which will not be supported. I don't rely on that stuff so it didn't bother me at all. Everyone is different and has their own unique needs so it all depends on what you need. Anyway sorry for the long post. Just figured I'd share for those who are serious about getting fantastic deals on good solid high quality gear.

I like your style bro. Keep at it

I got it last week with the Tamron 28-75mm for substantially less than a MkIII body. I'm still getting the hang of it mapping the buttons and trying profiles but I'll get there eventually. The MkIII is on my upgrade path once it gets cheaper because I like to shoot in difficult situations where quick focus tracking and low light performance needs to happen. Or if by that time the a9 gets cheaper and budget permits it.

Great video man. You’re going to grow soon enough. Keep up the good work!

I've used nex 5, nex 6 and a6000... Not much difference between them regarding picture quality. It mostly depends on lens quality and photographic talent. I assumed same goes for Sony full frame so I bought a7II and couldn't be happier. Just like you said... Better to invest in glass.

Thx for giving the arguments i am gonna get this as my first camera in a few weeks cant wait

Got mine yesterday. It’s intimidating. But this video makes me feel a lot better about my purchase. Thanks for that.

I was debating whether to go for A6400 or the A7 II, looks like I'm getting the latter 😅

I’ve got mine for two years and I think back then and even today at a7ii price point you still get the most for your £££££ 😉 and with super cheap, small and handy fe28/2 I can do everyday shooting, landscape, street and even events - singlehanded with a pint of ale in other hand 🤪🤪🤪 I LOVE THIS CAMERA

Well, I did it! I got an A7ii with the kit lens and a sigma 16mm for 980.00 with 240 on the shutter count. I’m so excited!

just got it last january i love it.

Currently have the d3300, it was used, But there was no scratches on it at all, just a dead pixel in the screen. It’s safe to buy used cameras just don’t go for the ones that are really cheap, go for the ones that are $300 less than the new one, and read the description to see what condition it’s in because I bought a used lens off of eBay for $70 and it was originally $160, and there was no marks or scratches on it

Thanks Keegan, I just bought my a7ii brand new with 85mm F1.8 directly from Sony cny promo Jan2020. Watched your video and reassuring that I've made the right decision, thanks for the vid.

Bodies expire faster than most politicians promises. I bought a7ii to let someone else take the beating on the new camera price. I bought used because yeah, it is cheap. Mine included the 28mm-70mm for $824.00! Smokes my Canons I had too. I am saving for more glass and bought a battery grip and more batteries. The 3 is better than the 2. But this one works fine for me. I love my composition is what I expect since full frame and no crop. The low light may not be an a7iii but expose right and you are fine. Also know your camera performance and adjust your expectations accordingly. The a7ii was never about gimmicks, I bought it because it is not full of gimmicks. I bought this mostly for video and light pictures. I bought mine from a brick and mortar business so a warranty came with. No fleece bay for me, thank you. Some tech I do buy on the bay, but this one was important, so I wanted it right. I want an a7iii but way way way too expensive and not blowing that kind of money on any camera body. Not happening. I want the glass to get the investment.

Two weeks ago I went with the a6000 used like new for 250 with kit lens. That's a steal for what it's capable. Came from the RX100

I just got it last week! I feel the same way too, I'd rather invest on good lenses. I'm getting the Sony 55mm F1.8 Zeiss soon and probably the sony 35mm f1.8

I Went From Canon 5D ii To The Sony A7ii In January 2020 And I Love It

Why you don't have 1 million followers is crazzy fantastic video keep going on this camera PLEASE. Anyone buying it will show up,on the Sony 3 way to many people trying to tell you it's king.now off to see more vids from you thanks.

If you're a beginner, I would recommend a crop sensor camera rather than full frame. You can get a lot more bang for your buck with lenses and save your back, especially if you do more telephoto work. Only go full frame if you're running into the limitations of a crop sensor camera. You can still get pro-level results from APS-C or even Micro Four Thirds like I use. Now, would I LIKE to add a full-frame camera to my collection? Sure. And the a7 II is a good buy in that regard. But I don't NEED it. Sony has several great APS-C models that can take the same lenses, albeit with a crop. If you're just a beginner, the a6000 is a great option. And if your needs are somewhat more advanced (especially for video), go with the a6300 or a6500.

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A7ii as my first full frame camera.. I know the "cons" of this camera but I'm just getting into photography and don't want to spend 2-4k on one. On the plus side my friends got Sony A7riii and A7iii so I have access to use their lenses to practice n learn with.

Having an a7ii and a6300, my advice is to go APS-C (preferably with ISS) if you are a non-professional on a budget. The reason is uncompromised full access to the entire line of E/EF lenses - you can buy MORE lenses, cheaper lenses, lighter and smaller lenses. My a7ii sits a home alot - not just because its bigger and heavier, but because I dont have, and cannot afford, the lenses I want for it while my APS-C lenses are well stocked. Its no wonder Sony sells these cameras at $1000 - they will make it up on astronomical EF lens prices.

A7ii is a great camera. A majority of media content ends up being viewed on a small smartphone anyways. Take the older unit and save tons! Only reason to go with the newer camera models is for video and large prints.

6:49 Shuttercount dont really matter Lets say someone used it on VIdeo, theres not much count on SC but the sensor is slowly getting burnt

I’ve been looking to get into video and I’ve only looked at 4K cameras. But I’m thinking why do I “need” 4K when absolutely nothing my videos would be viewed on even support 4K....???

The A7 II is my dream crush. Maybe I'll finally get her this year. I parted with the gx85 already.

I picked this up with the lens kit on sale for $1000 brand new! Was around Christmas time on sale at Best Buy. My first camera and learning on it!

Very stupid question for you....with the eye AF that this has, if you’re using a manual focus lens, I’m assuming the eye AF no longer applies, correct?

Dude you should be a sales man. You are a great talker!

i think the crop sensor mirrorless is the way for all purposes

As an owner of the camera I respect the video BUT, for less money you can go with the a6500 especially for video. If you want it for stills go for it. If you want it for video, consider one of the other a6000 series ones that are cheaper. If you want a full frame for that filmic look, keep in mind that most films are shot on super 35 which is (almost) the same field of view as a cropped sensor camera.

Awesome video!! And thank you for the buying tips!

Looking forward to buying a a7II. You really helped me

the awesomeness of Z batteries in newer models beat any argument here

nice analysis sir,thanks lot

i am gonna get this in a few weeks can't wait. loves from Turkey..

Got the old a390 instead. CCD is kinda retro now. Love it

Bravo Keegan, très belle vidéo ! Tu m'as beaucoup aidé dans mon choix ! :)

I still use my two A7II bodies. Love the results and have not felt the need to upgrade.

Nice video dude !

Your videos are super clean, you earned another sub✌

What camera did you use in this video? this video was shot with the EOS R? I like the quality.

I find this video very positive and well presented. Good job

Hi I got mine at 31.12.2019 it was around 1000 euro, down from 1400€ and I am very happy with it. I found a sigma 24 F1.4 and the Sony 24-240 both second hand for very good price, so I joined the Sony world. Extremely happy with this camera.

Hey Keegan. Great update. I bought my A7II specifically to use my Canon FD legacy lenses via a Metabones adaptor. Also the Sony hand grip comes in really handy when shooting portraits and adding another Sony battery to your repertoire.

i Think this convinced me very much... sick video mate...

I love mine. Got it back in December for $898 brand new from Best Buy . I shoot mainly portrait photography.

I come form Hong Kong. I have buy one A7ii. In last month with second hand around 660$us only body and I buy a kit lens the photo is very great A7ii is  Fascinating  Support u Keegan 👍🏻👍🏻💪💪

This was excellent - thanks for making this video, brilliant :)

The a7 II is not a bad video camera. XAVC S is nice to have. But the video quality for the a7 III is just leaps and bounds better than the a7 II based on what I've seen. That's not just because of 4K vs 1080p. I'd be fine with an oversampled 1080p camera. But the a7 II uses line skipping, and that leads to a lot of moiré and aliasing in video. The a7 III takes a 6K sensor and downsamples it to 4K. That leads to a LOT more detail in the images with far less aliasing and moiré, even when viewed at 1080p. Compare the "cinematic" RU-vid videos from the a7 II and a7 III. There is a massive difference in terms of detail retention, even when you view them all at 1080p or 720p. Again, that's not to say the a7 II is BAD at video, but the video from the a7 III is sooooo much better.

Do not forget to add the extra 3-4 batteries to the budget if you wanna shot a whole day. That alone made me switch to A7III. But on a budget it is a fantastic camera. I do not see any difference in image quality in A7, A7II or A7III having own all of them. Only AF speed and battery made me switch.

the a7 II is not a bad deal for about 1,000 bucks if you can get it on sale. i have one but i upgraded to the a7 III lately. the only major downside is no real time eye autofocus which is a HUGE plus with the 3 plus no 4k video. but if you want full frame on a budget go for it!

It’s the orange for me 🍊😂 new subscriber .

I appreciate that homie 🤞🏾📸🎬

This is amazing content!? why have you channel not blown??

With your recommendation : I decided to purchase a brand new A 7 II.... worth it... as I am starting into mirrorless camera.

Nice video! Very entertaining too :) So here's my situation and why I find your video helpful. I've been shooting on an Olympus MFT camera (E-M10 model, entry-level) which has been fantastic for learning with, and actually takes incredible photos for its price point. I'm about $1200 into the MFT system so far, as I got the body for $400 refurbished, and a collection of used "mid-level" lenses for it, a mix of Olympus and Panasonic. It will always serve a great backup role -- but backup to what, is my dilemma. I want to move into semi-pro work this year and need something better than an entry level camera. The size and weight of MFT are fantastic for all the hiking and traveling I like to do, but for portraits, 16 Mpix is pretty small these days. I like the prices of MFT gear too, with the excellent professional lenses being half or less the cost of full-frame (and probably 1/4 the size and heft!). But there's no getting around the crappy IQ at ISO above 1600. Straight-up limitation of the sensor size. But apart from that, the high end MFT cameras are really nice in their own right. So, for about $1000 today I could get the following: Olympus E-M1 Mark II used -- great performer, very compact, can use all the gear I already own Lumix G9 new -- also a great performer, in its own right a real competitor to Nikon or Sony in many ways, a bit large for MFT but still also uses the gear I already have Sony a7ii -- all the advantages you just described -- though I expect it probably lags Olympus and Panasonic's newer cameras in autofocus, etc. simply because it's 6 years old and those cameras are newer The last one gets me FF ISO performance, great portraiture with shallow DOF (another "sometimes drawback" of MFT -- you effectively double the DOF for a given aperture, great when you want it, crappy when you don't). I'd have to invest in some new lenses, but I have to do that for the others anyway to get into higher quality optics. I just don't know, man...just don't know... I like the design and practically everything about the Lumix better than most other cameras, but the A7ii gets me a super capable FF body at a bargain price. (Hell, for the cost of an a7iii I can buy one of each of the above! ) :)

i wouldnt be to concerned with shutter count on a mirroless cam by design they dont have that big old mirror flopping around which whats usually what wares out not the sensor

upgraded my a6000 to A7ii last year and i think i'll just gonna use it until it breaks down. this thing is a beast for photo but i'd take newer a6xxx series for video tho

Sony a6400 or a7ii, what would you suggest? I'm solely interested in photography rn.

Yes I am convinced now to buy this camera thanks keegan lol you should be the spokesperson for this

great video. i have this camera for 3 yrs now. still my go to camera. 👍. best bang for the buck you're just a hobbyist photographer.

Hi Keegan. This was helpful..👍🏼 I’m thinking of buying this camera for my movie and short films production. Do you recommend it for use for a professional movie shoot?

There might be deals flying around in local camera shop, I got a7 iii last summer for a bit under 1500$.

That's been a really dope video 👌🔥

Great video, you've earned a subscriber, keep it up!

i got the camera on January on Amazon.de for 1000 dollars with kit lens.

Amazing video dude. Just a couple of suggestions: the eating of that mandarine and usually eating during a video I find unprofessional. Also the multiple changes in composition of your video I find that my attention goes to something else than the actual scope of the video. Keep up the good work!

Sony cameras have had In Body Stabilization for a long time. My first camera was an a55 which had it.

I ordered mine 2 days ago, waiting for it to arrive. It will be my first full frame camera.

Great name 👌🏼 what do you like about the EOS R? I have the A7ii and am thinking of an upgrade and am wondering about the A7iii or the EOS R.

I just ordered my Sony A7 ii camera online. Definitely gonna make great use of it

And that's why I still have and use my late 2014 Samsung NX1.

I managed to get a used one for around £600, Its a amazing camera but the only thing i hate about it is the lens prices and battery life

Hi! I’m wedding photographer and videographer, and i m still using my a7ii ! It’s a great body .. ibis,1080p 60p/s.... that’s enought... Spend money for the lenses !

i bought mine new from amazon with the sel2870 for 899 in march