New to Sony - Looking for suggestions

[AndrewNeary]

Hey Universe members,

I'm a student in a photography program in Ontario, Canada, and I'm hoping to switch to Sony and start freelance photography while I study. There are a few local businesses and real estate agents that I would love to do commercial photography for.

Our program lets us borrow Canon cameras, and I have a Nikon D3200 that's about a decade old.

I'm looking to focus on photography, but I'd like the option to take some video. I am interested in something mirrorless and full-frame, but I am a bit stuck on the right camera to use getting started.

I keep eyeing the Alpha 7R V, but I was told it would be overkill.

I'd love any and all suggestions.

All the best,

 

Andrew

[CarolineJensen]

I would go with the a74! It is an amazing camera and so easy to use. It is more of a do-it-all camera, which would be perfect for your needs.

[AndrewNeary]

I would go with the a74! It is an amazing camera and so easy to use. It is more of a do-it-all camera, which would be perfect for your needs.

Thanks for the suggestion 🙂

This looks like a great option.

[davidmclain]

Hi Andrew, what's your budget? I find that's often the best place to start when people ask what gear to get.

[tonygale]

I agree with @CarolineJensen on the a7IV as a great place to start. I think you are correct to look at full frame if you will be working with real estate. Good luck!

[Joey-Austin]

Hello @AndrewNeary  The sony A7 series would be the best hybrid camera to start with, the A7IV is the best of them if you can afford it, if not then I would suggest A7c

[Legndz Photography]

@AndrewNeary Can I ask your budget for the new camera? If money is not an issue, and you want the best of both worlds, (photo/video) then I would have to suggest the A1. If you are working with a smaller budget, then the A7IV would be my suggestion. I am firm believer that there is no such thing as overkill, only over budget spending.