Chris Giles
New member
On the subject of the increased price, here in the uk the RRP of the A7ii is £1599 with the rii at £2599. I don't see it as THAT much more expensive for what is offered and I guess buying grey market would be significantly cheaper too.
But I am needing convincing to buy one. I've been testing out an A7ii and it's already not working properly (the left side of the jog wheel no longer clicks when pressed) and it's far from weatherproofed after a trip to Iceland. Four week old camera, already failing.
Also, no dual card slots and no thumb stick to move the AF points. Otherwise it would be a winner for me. I really do worry about the build quality though. Sony has always suffered in that regard and for the money I'd be looking for something tougher and more resilient. Right now it seems they've thrown all the cool gadgets they have into a body (and that's great) but not considered the practicalities of doing so or the market that will use the camera.
But I am needing convincing to buy one. I've been testing out an A7ii and it's already not working properly (the left side of the jog wheel no longer clicks when pressed) and it's far from weatherproofed after a trip to Iceland. Four week old camera, already failing.
Also, no dual card slots and no thumb stick to move the AF points. Otherwise it would be a winner for me. I really do worry about the build quality though. Sony has always suffered in that regard and for the money I'd be looking for something tougher and more resilient. Right now it seems they've thrown all the cool gadgets they have into a body (and that's great) but not considered the practicalities of doing so or the market that will use the camera.