Autofocus
Fast, sticky eye AF for humans and animals; reliable in video.
Pros
10-bit video
S-Log3 and S-Cinetone with 4K30 oversampled from 7K.
E-mount lenses
Huge lens ecosystem across price points.
Cons
Rolling shutter
Not ideal for fast pans in 4K24/30.
Menus
Better than before, still dense for newcomers.
Price
Body plus good lenses adds up quickly.
Who should buy it
Hybrid shooters who want one body for weddings, travel, and YouTube. If you prioritize fast sports video or need no rolling shutter, consider an A7S III/FX3 instead.
Best with these lenses
Everyday
24-70mm f/2.8 GM II — sharp, lighter than V1, great AF motors.
Video-friendly
20-40mm f/2.8 Tamron — small, great for gimbal and wide A-roll.
Budget prime
Sigma 35mm f/2 or Sony 50mm f/1.8 for portraits and low light.
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