which camera to go for

[TMG1961]

Since the second Sony a6400 is also back to the shop for repairs, it got the same problems as the previous one, i am not sure if i still want an Sony a6400. This is the second camera in just 8 months that has to go back for repairs and the first one never came back and was replaced by the one that is now also back for repairs.

Problem is that all my gear, it is not much, 3 lenses and a speedlite is for Sony cameras. I could sell it or trade it in but then i will be loosing a lot of money. So i have been thinking of staying with Sony but go for a full frame camera. The a7iii is still to expensive even as second hand one and also the a7riii is too expensive, even more then the a7iii.

So i am thinking of going either for the a7ii or the a7rii. The a7ii is used around €700-800, but new it is on sale for €849 , both body only. The a7rii is about €1199 second hand and a new one is around €1799.

That is a big difference between both cameras. So is the a7rii so much better for macro that it justifies the €400 extra for second hand and €950 extra for a new one? Or would you not see the difference between them. Does the larger MP make a big difference?

What would you go for and why?

 

[Jack]

Only thing they said last week Thursday was that they got the camera in good condition and it was submitted for repairs and that at the moment the time to go through repairs was about 4 weeks.

Probably you should give them a call and try to push, or tell them that you have an event which requires your camera, this might help to get brand new camera or money back.

 

[TMG1961]

Probably you should give them a call and try to push, or tell them that you have an event which requires your camera, this might help to get brand new camera or money back.

Will not help.

 

[Jack]

Will not help.

Then you should better wait for them for a call.

 

[TMG1961]

Then you should better wait for them for a call.

Should be not so long anymore, just 3 weeks, maybe a bit less or maybe a bit more.

 

[Helix_2648]

I cannot give any recommendations about Sony but what the reason for the first repair? Or what was the feedback from Sony?

I agree to Jack to invest more in lenses than in a ultra expensive camera body BUT can you maybe use an adapter for your Sony lenses? Then you've more possibilities related to different competitors.

 

[TMG1961]

I cannot give any recommendations about Sony but what the reason for the first repair? Or what was the feedback from Sony?

I agree to Jack to invest more in lenses than in a ultra expensive camera body BUT can you maybe use an adapter for your Sony lenses? Then you've more possibilities related to different competitors.

The first camera had a lcd screen that didn't work like it should, it kept closing when viewing photos and the flash mount was not working as it should be. Tried several flashes that worked without problems on other cameras and did not work correct on my 6400. Sony had problems with getting the needed parts for the repair and did not know how long it would take to finish the repair so the shop i bought the camera from decided not to wait for Sony to get the parts and replaced it with a brand new one.

Now this one is showing the same problems as the first one. So after trying out several things together with someone from the shop it was decided to take it in for repair. Been away now for almost 2 weeks. The repair time is 4-6 weeks from the time the camera is submitted for repair by the shop and that happened 1 week after i did send it in. So should take another 3-5 weeks before hearing something.

 

[TMG1961]

I cannot give any recommendations about Sony but what the reason for the first repair? Or what was the feedback from Sony?

I agree to Jack to invest more in lenses than in a ultra expensive camera body BUT can you maybe use an adapter for your Sony lenses? Then you've more possibilities related to different competitors.

I have been searching the internet but i can not find adapters to mount Sony lenses on other brands.

 

[kzurro]

I have been searching the internet but i can not find adapters to mount Sony lenses on other brands.

I found this yesterday, it was a surprise, though I'm not sure if it really works or if it is just a scam.

 

[TMG1961]

I found this yesterday, it was a surprise, though I'm not sure if it really works or if it is just a scam.

Curious to see what you did find.

 

[kzurro]

Curious to see what you did find.

where the hell did the link go?!?!?!?!?!

let's try again: link. (I think I didn't click on "insert").