Sony Alpha a7C Mirrorless Digital Camera with 28-60mm Lens (Black)
Model: ILCE7CL/B
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Viewfinder and Monitor
Resolution | 921,600 Dot |
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic (OLED) |
Viewfinder Size | 0.39" |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,359,296 Dot |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 20 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.59x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +3 |
Size | 3" |
Video
External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p |
Recording Modes | H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [60 to 100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p [16 to 100 Mb/s] |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input |
Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
Recording Limit | Unlimited |
Audio File Format | Linear PCM |
Physical
Battery | 1 x NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2280 mAh (Approx. 740 Shots) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.9 x 2.8 x 2.4" / 124 x 71.1 x 59.7 mm |
Weight | 1.1 lb / 509 g (Body with Battery and Memory) |
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.7 x 5.9 x 4.8" |
Package Weight | 2.475 lb |
Kit Lens
Minimum Focus Distance | 11.8" / 30 cm |
Optical Design | 8 Elements in 7 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | No |
Maximum Magnification | 0.16x |
Angle of View | 75° to 40° |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 to 32 |
Maximum Aperture | f/4 to 5.6 |
Focal Length | 28 to 60mm |
Filter Size | 40.5 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.6 x 1.8" / 66.6 x 45 mm |
Weight | 5.9 oz / 167 g |
Interface
GPS | No |
Wireless | Bluetooth Wi-Fi |
Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Connectivity | USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), HDMI D (Micro), 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone |
Imaging
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Camera Format | Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor) |
Pixels | Actual: 25.3 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Focus
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -4 to +20 EV |
Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 693 Contrast Detection: 425 |
Focus Mode | Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
Flash
Flash Modes | Auto, Fill Flash, Hi-Speed Sync, Off, Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Wireless |
Built-In Flash | No |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/160 Second |
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 50 to 204800) |
Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 223 Frames (JPEG) / 115 Frames (Raw) Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
Metering Range | -3 to 20 EV |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Metering Method | Average, Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multi-Zone, Spot |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode |
Environmental
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
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The Sony a7C is a slimmed down, full-frame camera built for travel, but its small size limits its versatility, and some aspects feel a little dated.
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Full-frame sensor in APS-C sized body, 5-axis IBIS, Forward-facing touch LCD, Superlative tracking autofocus, 10fps continuous drive, 4K video with flat and HDR looks available, Best-in-class battery life
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EVF is on the small side, Doesn't have Sony's new menu system, Touch functions could be more robust, Omits front command dial and focus joystick, 4K tops out at 30fps
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The Sony a7C is gives up very little in the way of features in order to achieve its small size. Its image quality is very good and its AF is excellent, but its small viewfinder takes away from the experience a little.
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Travel photography, an always-with-you family camera, Travel photography, an always-with-you family camera
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Dedicated videographers, Dedicated videographers
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When I first heard about Sony’s new A7C, I thought it was just a parts-bin camera — taking a lot of good things about the Alpha line and putting it into a new design. On paper, that’s exactly what the $1,800 A7C is: it’s the sensor, processor, and autofocus system of 2018’s A7 III in a body that’s...
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A full-frame camera in a small, compact design, Sturdy, bright articulating screen, Sony’s real-time autofocus system
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Still expensive, Poor menu button placement, Great full-frame lenses are expensive and heavy
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The Sony A7C's specifications are unambitious to say the least, particularly in terms of its video capabilities, but its practical performance, from its handy vari-angle screen to its excellent AF system, make it effective enough as a camera.
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Small(ish) body, Excellent retracting lens, Side-hinged vari-angle screen, Autofocus performance
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Unambitious video specs, Unappealing silver and black finish, Not especially cheap
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The Sony A7C is a mid-range full-frame mirrorless camera with 24 Megapixels, 4k video up to 30p, built-in stabilisation, 10fps bursts, rangefinder styling and a fully-articulated touchscreen.
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I personally won’t buy the Sony a7c because I think that the next version will be better. But, it means a lot that Sony has made this camera. If they don’t do it better, another camera manufacturer most likely will.
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With the Sony a7c in your hand, the best thing to do is to just go out and have fun. Mount a Leica M mount lens with a Fotodiox adapter to the camera and just go shoot. You can truly zone focus with this method. Set your lens to f8 and focus five feet away. Then just shoot.
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There is a wide range of full-frame mirrorless cameras to choose from, from Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Sigma, and from Sony as well. We're just not sure the Sony Alpha A7C is one we'd choose. However, the vari-angle screen may be of benefit for vloggers, and those interested in video use.
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Compact full-frame camera and lens combo, Very good image quality possible with the right lens, Good noise performance, Vari-angle touch-screen, Rapid focus system, In-Body Image Stabilisation, Good battery life
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Doesn't feature the new Sony menu system, Touch-screen has limited functionality, Not convinced by the 28-60mm lens, Handling compromises due to size, No in-camera raw processing, Small, uncomfortable EVF
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Sony has leveraged the popularity of its A7 series, creating a full-frame camera that seems impossibly small in the A7C. There are lots of positives here in terms of build quality and performance, but it's lacking a little in areas like bitrate and frame rates when compared to the top tier cameras.
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Really compact size, Fully articulating screen, Fast autofocus and smart tracking features, Great build quality, Versatile video modes
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Only one SD card slot, No 4K60p, Menu button is in a really awkward place
I though all the reviews talking about the awful menu were just nitpicking but it's for real. The menu is confusing and technical vs. using normal language. I was a long-time Panasonic/Lumix shooter before switching. No regrets on the image side. The performance is outstanding.
- 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI Sensor
- BIONZ X Image Processor
- UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 Gammas
- 693-Point Hybrid AF System
- 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- 3.0" 921.6k-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
- 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization
- Shooting Up to 10 fps, ISO 50-204800
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity
- FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 Lens
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- Sony Alpha a7C Mirrorless Digital Camera with 28-60mm Lens (Black)
- Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 Lens
- Sony NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (2280mAh)
- AC Adapter
- USB Type-A to USB Type-C Cable
- Shoulder Strap
- Sony ALC-B1EM Body Cap for E-Mount Cameras
- Accessory Shoe Cap
- Limited 1-Year Warranty