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First impression. Slightly bigger than expected. VERY boxy. Feels technical, not organic in your hand.
The thing that is as expensive as Gold-pressed Latinum (aka the Zeiss lens) feels just like any Sony NEX lens.
However, the viewfinder of the A7r is downright AWESOME (in-room in dim lighting). If anyone thinks that DSLRs are here to stay ... have a look.
In-room AF is Okay without being stellar.
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What do you think about EVF refresh rate and shutter sound?
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shutter sound ... better don't ask ...
refresh rate - comparatively excellent.
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12-05-2013, 10:54 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-05-2013, 10:55 AM by Klaus.)
The image as seen in an OVF has less qualitative overlap with the final result compared an EVF and the final result is all that matters. Not a hole in a camera.
e.g
Over/Underexposure:
OVF - no feedback
EVF - full fullback (inc. histogram)
DOF-Preview:
OVF - poor feedback
ECF - acceptable feedback
White Balance:
EVF - no feedback
OVF - full feedback
Of course, some EVFs are better than others.
Other than that the mirror slap induces vibrations that are just not necessary.
As far as the A7r as a whole is concerned. No, it is not the last word in the game (of course).
It lacks PD-AF and an electronic shutter.
Whether you like the boxy layout - I can live with it but I would prefer something more elegant. But that's just a matter of taste and style.
So yes, the A7r will not replace your "average" EOS 5D III ... yet. The A7r II could.
That said I question the concept of a tiny full format mirrorless camera. Long tele lenses are just way too big in comparison to the camera.
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Thanks. Looking forward to new tests.
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There needs to be some care taken when looking at EVF vs OVF.You need to compare $1000 camera to $1000, $2000 camera to $ 2000 etc. Often in the past too many comparisons have been low cost EVF camera to a top of the line OVF where the OVF assembly probably costs almost a much as the low end camera.