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Sony ILCE6300L/B a6300 Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Camera 16-50mm Kit (Black)
| Brand | Sony |
| Maximum webcam image resolution | 25 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Exposure control type | Automatic |
| Form factor | compact-dslr |
| Effective still resolution | 24.2 MP |
| Special feature | Video Recording |
| Optical zoom | 3 x |
| Colour | Black |
| Connectivity technology | Wi-Fi, NFC |
About this item
- World’s fastest Auto Focus speed (0.05 sec.), 24.2 MP APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor w/ accelerated readout, Up to 11fps continuous shooting w/Auto Focus and Exposure
- 4K movie w/ 2.4x oversampling, full pixel readout, no pixel binning, High-density tracking AF w/ 425 autofocus points-the world’s most, EVF keeps up w/ the action delivering optical viewfinder immediacy
- S-Gamut3/S-Log3, Gamma Display Assist and Full HD 120fps, 2.4-million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder w/ fast tracking 120Hz, Dust/moisture resistant magnesium alloy body w/ robust lens mount
- Wi-Fi/NFC/QR code for easy file transfer and remote control
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Product details
- Batteries : 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 15.75 x 14.48 x 13.21 cm; 453.59 Grams
- Date First Available : Feb. 24 2016
- Manufacturer : Sony
- Place of Business : SAN DIEGO, CA, 92127 US
- ASIN : B007GK50X4
- Item model number : ILCE6300L/B
- Customer Reviews:
Product description
World’s fastest autofocus speed and most extensive autofocus coverage plus newly developed 24.2 MP APS-C Sensor, high resolution 4K video recording and more
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Sony α6300 Mirrorless Interchangeable-lens Camera
Fast autofocus speed1 and most extensive autofocus coverage2 plus newly developed 24.2 MP APS-C Sensor4, high resolution 4K video recording5 and more. (shown with the SELP1650 lens)
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4D FOCUS with one of the world’s fastest autofocus1 and world’s most AF pointsThe α6300’s unrivaled 4D Focus system boasts one of the world’s fastest autofocus (AF) acquisition time that can lock focus on a subject in as little as 0.05 seconds. It also has one of the world’s highest number - an incredible 425 - phase detection AF points2 that are densely positioned over the entire image area, and can shoot images at up to 11 frames per second with continuous autofocus and exposure tracking. Additionally, the α6300 takes full advantage of its enhanced fast hybrid AF for movies in both HD and 4K. Other enhancements include silent shooting with continuous autofocus and auto exposure, the ability to use AF in focus magnifier mode, expanded flexible spot AF, Eye AF in AF-C mode and more. |
High-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE trackingClearly capture definitive points of action at extra-high speed at up to 11 fps continuous shooting with autofocus and auto exposure tracking. Experience all the benefits of an electronic viewfinder combined with the immediacy of a through-the-lens optical viewfinder by choosing live-view continuous shooting at up to 8fps. Or go with 11fps continuous shooting for extra assurance of sharp climactic shots. AF/AE tracking performance is incomparably fast, adaptable and nimble with every continuous shooting option. |
24.2 MP of imaging innovationThe newly developed 24.2 MP (approx. effective) APS-C Exmor CMOS sensor features copper wiring and enhanced circuit processing that lower the wiring layer and boost light collection efficiency. In conjunction with the BIONZ X image processor, it minimizes noise throughout a wide sensitivity range of ISO 100-512008. The highly conductive copper in the circuitry significantly accelerates readout speed to support 4K movie recording with full pixel readout without pixel binning, Full HD 120fps shooting and 14-bit RAW output for still images. |
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Ultimate 4K movie recording5 and moreThe α6300 offers internal 4K recording5 in Super 35mm format with full pixel readout, no pixel binning and 2.4x oversampling for the ultimate movie quality. By collecting 20 megapixels (6K equivalent) of information, which is approximately 2.4x as many pixels as 4K, the α6300 then oversamples the information to produce high quality 4K footage with exceptional detail and depth. Additional professional video features include; S-Gamut3/S-Log3 and Gamma Display Assist, the ability to record Full HD at 120 fps for 4x or 5x slow motion HD video, both a mic jack and XLR compatibility via the MI shoe, enhanced Zebra functionality, picture profile settings, as well as Time Code / User Bit, clean HDMI output and much more. |
2.4-million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder w/ fast tracking 120Hz.The α6300 is equipped with a high contrast, high-resolution XGA OLED Tru-Finder with approximately 2.4 million dots that offers exceptional corner-to-corner visibility. There is also a new mode available for the viewfinder that allows display of images at 120Hz, ensuring that action is displayed smoothly with very few afterimages for the sense of immediacy you get when shooting with an optical viewfinder, making subject tracking through the Tru-finder easier than ever. |
Enhanced Operability and ErgonomicsThe α6300 is equipped with an extremely solid magnesium alloy body that’s dust and moisture resistant for extreme conditions. The robust lens mount and refined grip makes it easier to shoot with larger heavier lenses, while the new 2.4-million dot XGA OLED Tru-Finder with selectable 60fps/120fps refresh rates allow for faster subject tracking. The α6300 can be customized to fit nearly any shooting style or preferences with one of 65 different functions that can be assigned to one of the 10 customizable buttons. A new shutter release button and mode dial with improved operability add to the refined shooting experience. |
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Wi-Fi/NFC/QR code for easy file transfer and remote controlEasily connect with NFC or QR code (for non-NFC devices) to smartphones or tablets with the built-in Wi-Fi and Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile application available for Android and iOS platforms. Control your camera or transfer files to your device for fast and easy sharing without the need of a computer. It also supports Sony’s growing range of PlayMemories Camera Apps, which add a variety of creative capabilities to the camera. Then when you’re done, you can use the free software to sort and manage your stills and video with PlayMemories Home or edit your RAW file with either Sony’s Image Data Converter or Capture One Express (for Sony). |
Focal plane phase-detection AF with A-mount lenses10The α6300 offers focal plane phase-detection autofocus with A-mount lenses10 that have SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) or SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) and by using a LA-E3 or LA-EA1 (APS C format with LA-EA1) lens mount adaptor. You can take advantage of the wide AF coverage of 425 focal plane phase-detection AF points, high-speed response, high tracking capability and high optical performance of A-mount lenses. |
4x/5x slow motion recording at 120fps Full HDCapture high-quality Full HD footage at 120fps high-speed shooting with a high bit rate up to 100Mbps. The camera can record 4x/5x slow motion movies internally when the frame rate is set at 30p or 24p or use the 120fps footage to edit into slow motion later on. |
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High-bit-rate XAVC S format for 4K recordingThe consumer friendly XAVC S format6 supports 4K recording at maximum 100Mbps bit rate as well as Full HD recording at 50Mbps, so the α6300 can capture movies6 filled with finely detailed movement. For efficient handling, XAVC S files are minimized in size using Long GOP data compression, and contained in the widely compatible MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format. |
3-inch LCD screen tilts up and down for easy high and low-angle framingThe tiltable 3-inch (921k dots) LCD Display makes it easy to photograph over crowds, or objects close to the ground or maybe you just want to get a different perspective. The screen can swivel up approx. 90° and down approx. 45°. The large display delivers brilliant-quality still images and movies thanks to WhiteMagic technology that nearly doubles the brightness of the display through a unique RGBW pixel structure for easier checking of the focus and image details. |
Recommended Accessories-Battery NPFW50; -Charger BCTRW -Flash HVLF32M; -Microphone ECMXYST1M -Screen protector PCKLM17; -Jacket case LCSEBE/B -Case LCSU21 1 Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras as of February 2016, based on Sony research, measured using CIPA-compliant guidelines, and internal measurement method with an E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens mounted, Pre-AF off and viewfinder in use. 2 Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras as of February 2016, based on Sony research. 3 Approximate effective megapixels. 4 Dust and moisture resistance does not suggest that absolutely no dust and water will be able to enter the body. For FE lens only. 5 Movie recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes. 6 Expandable up to ISO 51200 for stills and up to ISO 25600 for movies. |
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| SEL-P18105G | SEL-18135 | SEL-P18110G | SEL-1018 | SEL-70200G | SEL-70300G | |
| E mount Lens | E PZ 18–105 mm F4 G OSS | E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | E PZ 18–110 mm F4 G OSS | E 10–18 mm F4 OSS | FE 70-200 mm F4 G OSS | FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
| Body compatibility | E-mount series | E-mount series | E-mount series | E-mount series | E-mount series | E-mount series |
| Minimum focus distance | 1.48 (Wide)-3.12 ft (Tele) | 1.48 ft (0.45 m) | 3.12 ft | 0.82 ft (0.25 m) | 3.15 ft | 2.96 ft (0.9 m) |
| Maximum magnification ratio(x) | 0.11 x | 0 29 x | 0.122 x | 0.1 x | 0.25 x | 0.31 x |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 72 mm | 55 mm | 95 mm | 62 mm | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Weight | 15.1 oz (427 g) | 11.5 oz (325 g) | 39 oz (1,105 g) | 8 oz (225 g) | 52.21 oz | 30.2 oz (854 g) |
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| NP-FW50 | ECM-GZ1M | ECM-XYST1M | VCT-VPR1 | HVL-F45RM | HVLF60RM | |
| Accessory Type | Battery | Microphone | Microphone | Tripod | Flash | Flash |
| Product name | W-series Rechargeable Battery Pack | Gun zoom microphone | Stereo Mic For Multi-Interface Shoe | Remote Control Tripod | External Flash with Wireless Radio Control | High-speed flash |
| Compatibility with α6300 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dimensions | - | - | - | - | Approx. 2 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" | Approx. 3 1/8 × 5 1/2 × 4 1/8 " |
| Weight | - | - | 3.53 oz | - | 11.2 oz (317 g) | 15.9 oz (449 g) |
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Update: I just used picture information extractor to check how many shutter actuations the camera has had, and I verified that the camera is indeed brand new, not refurbished (only had 88 actuations at the time that I took my first photo, I assume those 88 actuations were done for quality control check in the factory). My experience with ZooomElectronics has been 100% satisfactory, I cannot comment on any of the other sellers who are selling this camera though.
Sony Alpha a6300 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Zoom Lens 11PC Accessory Kit. Includes 3PC Filter Kit (UV-CPL-FLD) + 2 Replacement FW50 Batteries + AC/DC Rapid Home & Travel Charger + Mini HDMI Cable + Carrying Case + MORE
- Excellent video and picture quality
- Compact
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- Has a 30 minute video recording time limit (but there appear to be some hack workarounds online)
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Have used the a6300 in field research several times now, with great success.
Key video findings:
* ECMW1M wireless mic produces EXCELLENT audio results!
* No problem recording 3+ hours at AVCHD + MP4 using the dual record setting.
* The MP4 file from dual record recordings seems to be about half the data rate of the lowest MP4-only recording setting, meaning you can get almost twice the time in a 4GB MP4 file before it starts up the next file. Kinda handy, so I'm using dual record most of the time.
* Excellent ambient light performance and the image stabilization works well during walking shots.
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There are many informative reviews of the a6300 already, so I'll focus on the video use and recording time limits.
The use case here is for up to 2.5 hours of ethnographic research in context (i.e., in the location where the person uses whatever product or does whatever task that is the subject of the research).
The interest in using mirrorless cameras vs. camcorders is the large sensor and low light capabilities, as lighting conditions are by definition both ambient and highly variable, including many lower light situations. Further, camcorders are a dying breed so far as I can see, and we actually expect a bit more stability in the higher end mirrorless range, which is helpful for keeping a standard kit defined for a bit longer time.
Years of experience with this type of research have taught me that a few key features are essential to meet the documentation quality required for further analysis and driving action with stakeholders:
•Video recording time limit - Hitting the start-record button over and over in the midst of research is just not an option. The built-in 29m:59s time limit out of the box his is nicely overcome with the OpenMemories: Tweak app. I've been able to get 90+ minutes in 720p/.mp4 (seems to still be limited to a 4GB file size for .mp4, even though the a6300 card is formatted exFAT), and tested over 2.5 hours at1080p/25 fps. Still testing, but this is looking good, no overheating yet at these settings.
•Video quality - generally 720p is sufficient, though 1080i/p is great if file sizes don't become too much of an issue. 4K is not necessary at this point in time for this purpose. Here the a6300 does a nice job bracketing these resolutions with 720p available on the low end in .mp4 and plenty of 1080 options in the middle.
•Audio quality - external microphones are essential. Here the a6300 excels by providing two external mic options, one through the 3.5mm mic jack, the other using the intelligent hot shoe and Sony's own Bluetooth mic/receiver, the ECMW1M. We've had great success using Sony's other BT mic, the ECMAW3 in the field, and the ECMW1M will actually simplify things further by having the receiver mounted on and powered by the hot shoe vs. having yet another thing to have to wire up and keep track of battery usage/replacement.
Net, preliminary testing looks good, with field testing coming next.
Thought this might be of interest to those who do pursue video and have specific requirements outside the "ad hoc short clip" use case, and hearing about other's experience along these lines would be great.
I saw that the Sony A6000 was highly regarded, so I started to look into the 6300. I'm so happy that I did, it turns out this camera is Excellent. The overall user experience is great and this is a Fun Camera. I am never going back to lugging a DSLR. I thought there would be a steep learning curve but there hasn't been at all, in fact it has been easy to adapt to this camera, and thankfully I have been able to customize the buttons to my liking. (such as setting EV compensation to the rear dial, just like on the 40D) There is a quirk where the flash won't fire on "silent" mode but no big deal. I would highly recommend any DSLR users to consider getting a mirrorless camera, basically I believe you get the image quality of DSLR with much better portability. I truly believe this camera is going to rekindle my interest in photography on a day to day basis, rather than just on vacations. The 4K video quality is excellent, and I might start trying to learn more about videography. The battery life of course isn't as good as the 40D BUT the convenience of being able to charge the camera with battery in it via USB is very very convenient (using a power pack). I have only had the camera for a week, but these are my initial impressions. By the way, the ability to wirelessly transfer files to my iPhone is extremely excellent (I have been shooting in RAW+JPG, the JPG files are transferred quickly) after transferring the files, Google photos on my iPhone will automatically back them up to google photos, this is a very convenient workflow for me. The product is Highly Recommended by me. I will add additional thoughts after more extended use.
My youngest brother was getting married in Grand Cayman and I decided it was time to invest in a quality camera again and enjoy taking real photos and integrating it into my agency work. I did a LOT of research two months before his wedding and was looking for the sweet spot between price, photo and video quality, build quality, features and customization. I knew immediately that I wanted to purchase a mirrorless camera, but which one?
I probably watched and read a hundred YouTube and article reviews of mirrorless cameras. I started my search by looking for cameras around $500 and the Canon G5x looked good for the price, but I wanted something that was not only compact but that I could switch out lenses. Then I found the Sony a6000 after seeing lots of great reviews and I gave it serious consideration because of the price and features. I also looked at the Panasonic Lumix G7 which was comparably priced but it lacked the autofocus quality of the Sony a6000. I ended up buying the Sony a6000, tried it out for a month and loved it, but I decided to return it and invest more money for a camera that had a mic jack and better features.
So now I'm looking at a budget of $1,000 and I looked at the Fujifilm X-T20 but didn't like it's limitations on 4k video. The Panasonic Lumix G85 was a serious contender because of its touchscreen, IBIS and 4k video without overheating. I mean, it's even got a fully articulating screen! How could I ignore that? After seeing many reviews for cameras in the $1,000 range, I ended up giving the Sony a6300 serious consideration because of the image quality in low light and the phase detection autofocus feature. The difference in those two features alone was the deciding factor for me and I just had a lot of fun shooting with the comparable Sony a6000 for a month.
The Sony Alpha a6300 menu has a lot of nice features and customizations (and even though I had not shot for years) I learned my way through the settings after a couple of weeks. The Sony Alpha a6300 is very compact, well designed and has a great build quality. The kit lens is amazing and I love the image and video quality. The size is perfect for day to day shooting.
So, my next step was to turn the Sony Alpha a6300 into a run and gun video camera. I did lots of research on external mics and found the Tascam DR-22WL to be a great purchase. The Tascam DR-22WL mounts nicely to my Sony a6300 with a SmallRig Hot Shoe Adapter and the Movo MV-RC300 Line to Mic Attenuator Cable (-25dB) . Once I have the Tascam DR-22WL mounted to my a6300, I just plug the line port to the left side of the Tascam, the other cable to the mic jack on the a6300, hit record on the Tascam and the a6300 and then I'm good to go! The Movo MV-RC300 Line to Mic Attenuator Cable (-25dB) also comes with a monitor jack so I can plug in my headphones and check the sound during recording.
Overall, I am really happy with my set up. The Sony Alpha a6300 is a great compact camera that is a LOT of fun to shoot with and you can easily swap out high quality lenses. The price and features of the Sony Alpha a6300 are not available from any other camera manufacturer in it's class. Yes, it lacks IBIS, a fully articulating touchscreen and a headphone jack, but do I miss them? Nope. The EVF works great and I prefer that to an LCD screen which can get glare. I didn't see any noticeable difference in reviews on IBIS for video, but know that IBIS is really used just for photos. And I found a solution for using a headphone jack. You can use the HDMI output, a cable and a converter to make it work or you could buy an external mic which you will need anyway. You would easily have to spend $2,000 on another camera brand to get the same quality and features that the Sony Alpha a6300 offers.
I highly recommend the Sony Alpha a6300 if you could not tell already. If you do decide to purchase the Sony Alpha a6300, then join the Facebook group and share your stories.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2018
My youngest brother was getting married in Grand Cayman and I decided it was time to invest in a quality camera again and enjoy taking real photos and integrating it into my agency work. I did a LOT of research two months before his wedding and was looking for the sweet spot between price, photo and video quality, build quality, features and customization. I knew immediately that I wanted to purchase a mirrorless camera, but which one?
I probably watched and read a hundred YouTube and article reviews of mirrorless cameras. I started my search by looking for cameras around $500 and the Canon G5x looked good for the price, but I wanted something that was not only compact but that I could switch out lenses. Then I found the Sony a6000 after seeing lots of great reviews and I gave it serious consideration because of the price and features. I also looked at the Panasonic Lumix G7 which was comparably priced but it lacked the autofocus quality of the Sony a6000. I ended up buying the Sony a6000, tried it out for a month and loved it, but I decided to return it and invest more money for a camera that had a mic jack and better features.
So now I'm looking at a budget of $1,000 and I looked at the Fujifilm X-T20 but didn't like it's limitations on 4k video. The Panasonic Lumix G85 was a serious contender because of its touchscreen, IBIS and 4k video without overheating. I mean, it's even got a fully articulating screen! How could I ignore that? After seeing many reviews for cameras in the $1,000 range, I ended up giving the Sony a6300 serious consideration because of the image quality in low light and the phase detection autofocus feature. The difference in those two features alone was the deciding factor for me and I just had a lot of fun shooting with the comparable Sony a6000 for a month.
The Sony Alpha a6300 menu has a lot of nice features and customizations (and even though I had not shot for years) I learned my way through the settings after a couple of weeks. The Sony Alpha a6300 is very compact, well designed and has a great build quality. The kit lens is amazing and I love the image and video quality. The size is perfect for day to day shooting.
So, my next step was to turn the Sony Alpha a6300 into a run and gun video camera. I did lots of research on external mics and found the [[ASIN:B00MIXFBKG Tascam DR-22WL]] to be a great purchase. The [[ASIN:B00MIXFBKG Tascam DR-22WL]] mounts nicely to my Sony a6300 with a [[ASIN:B0062TVHBE SmallRig Hot Shoe Adapter]] and the [[ASIN:B073HR6SY4 Movo MV-RC300 Line to Mic Attenuator Cable (-25dB)]]. Once I have the [[ASIN:B00MIXFBKG Tascam DR-22WL]] mounted to my a6300, I just plug the line port to the left side of the Tascam, the other cable to the mic jack on the a6300, hit record on the Tascam and the a6300 and then I'm good to go! The [[ASIN:B073HR6SY4 Movo MV-RC300 Line to Mic Attenuator Cable (-25dB)]] also comes with a monitor jack so I can plug in my headphones and check the sound during recording.
Overall, I am really happy with my set up. The Sony Alpha a6300 is a great compact camera that is a LOT of fun to shoot with and you can easily swap out high quality lenses. The price and features of the Sony Alpha a6300 are not available from any other camera manufacturer in it's class. Yes, it lacks IBIS, a fully articulating touchscreen and a headphone jack, but do I miss them? Nope. The EVF works great and I prefer that to an LCD screen which can get glare. I didn't see any noticeable difference in reviews on IBIS for video, but know that IBIS is really used just for photos. And I found a solution for using a headphone jack. You can use the HDMI output, a cable and a converter to make it work or you could buy an external mic which you will need anyway. You would easily have to spend $2,000 on another camera brand to get the same quality and features that the Sony Alpha a6300 offers.
I highly recommend the Sony Alpha a6300 if you could not tell already. If you do decide to purchase the Sony Alpha a6300, then join the Facebook group and share your stories.
While still and generally 4k video are really good in terms of picture quality, even with the kit lens, the camera/sensor overheats in about 12-15 minutes indoors (4k 24p). You can get to about 20 minutes if you unfold the LCD display to give it more room to cool, but overall recording is limited to 29:50 minutes; The recording will just stop without any warning, so you could miss shots.
Unfortunately I record build V-Logs over a extended time period like 30-45 minutes and my old GH4 had no issues whatsoever, but that comes to the cost of image quality, looking at my attachment for example. To get best of both worlds, people need to add a external 4K recorder like Atomos Ninja Assassin to do multiple hour long sessions if they want. But then you're damn close to the A7S II which had the overheating fixed via firmware. (still 29:50 minutes time limit though)
The GH4 is probably on of the best options still, especially if you couple it with a strong lens and possibly even a Metabones adapter to get one stop back. Currently I would say the APS-C sensor of the A6300 is about 1-2 stops better in low noise than GH4.
The GH4 would give you the benefit of a touch screen, which I am dearly missing right now.
Update per 4/6/2016:
When using a external power source like the Sony ACPW20 AC Adapter I was able to record about 40 Minutes of 4k 24p Super35 video.
Using the external Atomos Ninja recorder I was able to record about 70 Minutes of 4k video using the clean HDMI output when using battery power.
Using the same setup and a external power source should extend the 4k recording time to about 2 hours.
I was not able to observe any overheating while in standard live mode.
All these times depend on your ambient temperature, I was using 76F without AC. In an AC controlled environment, especially around 70F should reduce, if not eliminate, the overheating issue.
Knowing these limitations I decided to keep the camera and hope that a firmware will alleviate some of the issues, until then I will bridge the gap with the Atomos Ninja which I really like.
The autofocus, larger sensor and the possibility that I can use Sony FE lenses without any adapter are just convincing. Just in case I can't resist and move up to the Sony A7R II. To be honest who can't..












