A7s or A7r2

[mmbma]

Should I sell my A7s to fund an A7r2? Does anyone have this dilemma? I enjoy my A7s, love its files, but sometimes find the 12mp limiting. Also these seem to be holding in value better than other A7 models.

Not sure if I need 42mp, but I'm tempted by all the previews and reviews here.

 

[Vivek]

My dilemma is very different..

I may buy the r2 some day. Absoluety no thoughts about selling the A7s to part fund the r2. I would sell the A7r without a second thought but it is worthless in the used market. I will hold on to it as a reminder.

I am looking foward to the rumored A7000 and likely buy it before the r2.

 

[JoelM]

Why was the A7r such a wonderful camera and a game changer when it came out but now it is lowly regarded and practically worthless? Personally, I am actually able to make some nice pictures with mine and while the new rII is tempting, I'm not in a hurry to "upgrade".

Joel

 

[Vivek]

Why was the A7r such a wonderful camera and a game changer when it came out but now it is lowly regarded and practically worthless? Personally, I am actually able to make some nice pictures with mine and while the new rII is tempting, I'm not in a hurry to "upgrade".

Joel

You into selective reading, Joel? i said it is worthless in the used market (resale value plummeted, in case you are not aware). I did not make any comment about its use for me or anyone else.

 

[Viramati]

I have been having exactly the same dilemma causing sleepless nights. Yesterday I went to pick up my RII and took in the A7s and A7II as possible trade in's and in the end after playing around in the shop with the new RII and the A7s comparing different aspects of the camera I just couldn't part with it so it came home with me and the hole in my bank balance is a bit bigger. I suppose I have kept because I still think at high iso's it will still beat the A7rII (which is proving to be very good), it will focus accuratley down to -4EV whereas the A7rII is down to -2EV, the files convert beautifully to B&W. All in all it is just a special camera though it will now probably see less use.

 

[JoelM]

Hi Vivek,

Sorry, I wasn't quoting you or even conflicting your opinion. I was making a general statement about the A7r. I suppose it wasn't proper to post it on this thread, but it struck me that we camera owners can be fickle. I'd love the A7rII but I don't want to spend the money right now and wouldn't sell my A7r for $1k or whatever they are down to right now. I thought about converting it to IR in the future, but my Nex7 is doing a great job on its own. So, for now, I am "stuck" with my widely maligned A7r. Hero to zero in less than a year

Joel

 

[Vivek]

It still is a champ for those who use it wisely, Joel.

FWIW, I went back to using my NEX-5N (despite 6,7 and the FF cams) and even have a monochrome 5N that sees a LOT of use.

 

[k-hawinkler]

It still is a champ for those who use it wisely, Joel.

FWIW, I went back to using my NEX-5N (despite 6,7 and the FF cams) and even have a monochrome 5N that sees a LOT of use.

That's interesting Vivek. Lately I have been using A7R and NEX-5N (with Viewfinder) right next to each other.
http://www.getdpi.com/forum/sony/49470-a7r-why-im-keeping-7.html#post652647
BTW the Pixel Pitch for both cameras is very similar A7R (4.9 µm) and NEX-5N (4.8 µm).