For portrait photography, how to choose between Nikon Z7, Sony A7R3 and Canon 5D4? Portrait photography is a very important subject in the photography category, and portrait photography is also a very "technical" category among various subjects.
In photography, portrait photography still has certain requirements for lenses.
This question is about the selection of three fuselages. Let’s discuss it together.
These three bodies can be said to be the top products of the three major brands.
In fact, which one you choose is completely capable of portrait shooting. It mainly depends on your personal preference for these three major brands. They are all excellent full-frame products.
If I had to choose, I might prefer the Canon 5d4 (I have no other intention, I am a Nikon fan)
The reason why I like the 5d4 is that it is one of the three The only SLR in the world, it is also a fairly mature model that has been tested by many photographers for many years. The performance is unquestionable and the control is simple. When shooting static works, I feel that it has more advantages. In fact, these are not the main things. The most important thing is that its color is definitely different from the other two models. This is especially true when shooting portraits. It has advantages, the colors are harmonious and elegant, and the space in the later stage is larger. Some friends may not like the later stage and others may not like it too much, but this is indeed an advantage from another perspective.
If you consider it from the perspective of portability, I suggest you choose a mirrorless camera. After all, it is much lighter and is not too burdensome to hold for a long time.
In terms of focusing, these three cameras are all quite excellent. They all have powerful eye-controlled focusing, making imaging more accurate.
From the perspective of tolerance, z7 should have more advantages. It is the mirrorless version of D850, and its indicators are also the most advanced at the moment.
If you like to shoot straight, Sony is pretty good, but one thing I really don’t like is that Sony’s family of lenses are too expensive, not the usual high prices.
If you need to shoot videos, then you should choose a mirrorless camera, which is relatively lightweight.
The above is my opinion, friends are welcome to add or comment
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Nikon Z7, Sony A7R3 It’s really hard to compare with Canon 5D4. Why? Because two are mirrorless cameras and one is a SLR camera.
Since I want to compare directly, I will compare Z7, A7R3 and EOS R. After all, EOS R can be regarded as the mirrorless version of 5D4.
From the perspective of the subject’s request for taking portraits, my personal suggestion is that all three will work, but the EOS R is the first choice. Because Canon cameras are still the first choice for portraits. In addition, I will also explain the differences between the three cameras in several aspects.
1. Price
Sort by price: Z7>A7R3>EOS R. The EOS R is around 12,000, while the Z7 is around 18,000.
2. Imaging unit and imaging style
The imaging units of Z7 and A7R3 are actually from Sony. Their imaging styles are similar, both are high pixels, good high-resolution, and tolerant High degree. Canon develops its own imaging unit. The main feature is that the straight-out colors are more suitable for portrait shooting. Slightly less high sensitivity and tolerance.
Moreover, the Z7 and A7R3 are both high-pixel cameras. The Z7 has up to 45 million pixels, the A7R3 has up to 42 million pixels, and the EOS R only has 30 million pixels. The gap is quite obvious.
3. Controllability
Here I praise Canon and Nikon. After all, they have been developing cameras for decades, and there is still a lot of accumulation in them. The body design, grip, ergonomics and menu design are very good, while Sony is slightly worse in this regard. Although the functions are many and detailed, the learning cost is relatively high.
4. Lens matching
Sony has launched full-frame mirrorless in 2013, so the development of lenses matching its E-mount has been quite complete. Canon and Nikon both started to enter the mirrorless market in 2018. Relatively speaking, lens matching has just started. Fortunately, they can adapt their own SLR lenses through adapter rings.
In terms of native lenses, Canon’s mirrorless RF mount has a number of good lenses that are more suitable for shooting portraits, such as RF 50 1.2, RF85 1.2 DS, etc., which are very attractive to portrait photographers.
5. Bayonet mount
The mirrorless bayonet is completely different from the SLR bayonet. Comparing the mirrorless mounts of the three companies, Nikon is more radical and uses the largest inner diameter and The shortest flange distance solution for the best optical potential. Canon's full-frame mirrorless uses a new RF mount, which has also greatly upgraded its data transmission performance. Due to historical reasons, Nikon's full-frame mirrorless and half-frame mirrorless cameras share the same mount. Relatively speaking, the bayonet parameters lag behind the other two.
6. LCD screen
It is important to mention the reversible touch screen of the EOS R. It not only opens and closes 360 degrees, but also has excellent display effects, which has great advantages over the other two.
7. Focus performance
From the perspective of shooting portraits, all three cameras have the ability to detect focus with the human eye and are very useful. But in terms of accuracy and speed of focusing, Sony will obviously have a slight advantage.
8. Video function
In terms of video function, Nikon’s Z7 is the best, followed by the A7R3, while the Canon EOS R has obvious shortcomings.
Comprehensively consider the choice of portrait photography
Portrait photography is a special photography category. It has special requirements for lens matching and operation process. The more expensive the machine, the better. good. All things considered, Brother Yema would recommend Canon’s EOS R.
1. Easy to operate, good direct-viewing effect
For portrait photography, if the time limit for drawing is high, then Canon cameras with good direct-viewing color will definitely help. Very busy.
2. Rich supporting lenses
As mentioned above, Canon’s RF lens or EF lens group has very good portrait lenses to choose from. It's the obvious choice.
3. Good human-computer interaction and high shooting efficiency
Quick to use, good focusing performance, various adjustments are very convenient, especially with the native RF lens, you can get extremely high shooting efficiency. And the supporting manufacturers also provide good support for lighting and other accessories.
4. Interaction in portrait shooting is very important
At this time, the flip screen mentioned above is a good tool for interacting with models. A screen with a good display effect can stimulate the interest of models and photographers in shooting, and can produce good photos.
Although the EOS R camera is lacking in video, it is still excellent in portrait shooting, eye tracking, low-light focusing, EVF and LCD display, etc. Very good, combined with some good RF portrait lenses, it is a powerful tool for portrait photographers!
Of course, whether it is suitable for the topic, you still need to compare several competing products, and if necessary, go to a physical store to try it out, or rent one to experience it before you can buy the most suitable machine. !
If you are looking for professional portraits, you should look for Canon. If you also like landscapes or other product photography, and if the post-production is excellent, Nikon is also good.
Sony Dafa is still a mirrorless camera, and its portability is its strong point. Especially when traveling, it will bring you a lot of convenience. Especially in today’s self-media, micro-single is the first choice, which is convenient and fast. Cameras are also the strong point of mirrorless cameras, and there are many supporting stabilizers, which are already very complete. Sony’s mirrorless camera is ranked first in terms of convenience.
If you are planning to open a photo studio, it is better to use Canon now. Other camera customers will disagree. Canon 5D4 is also the best choice for professional photography studios.
If you want to shoot everything and require high definition, Nikon is very good. Through post-production, you can handle everything. It is very practical and basically has an all-metal body. It is extremely durable and looks very cool when you take it out. You can tell at a glance that it is a machine used by professional photographers.
For Canon and Nikon lenses, it is best to use a large three-dimensional lens with a fixed focus. Choose professional portrait lenses according to your needs. Welcome to join the money-burning Maoist Party.
These three cameras are all good, and paired with the 70-200mm F2.8, they are great tools for taking portraits.
I am a Canon user, and of course I prefer Canon. My own experience after using it: simple and easy to use, easy to use later. In the field of commercial photography, Canon almost occupies more than 90% of the market.
It should be said that the three machines listed by the questioner are on the same level.
If the subject shoots portraits in JPG format and requires less post-processing, then you might as well choose Canon; if you use RAW format and pay more attention to post-processing, then any of these three models will be the best choice. OK.
In addition to the camera body, choosing a good lens is even more important.
The preferred brand for portrait photography is definitely Canon. This is generally recognized. The scientific color design of Canon cameras is suitable for portrait photography, and Canon’s screen is also good, making it very suitable for portrait photography.
Judging from the three alternative cameras given, the prices of these three are actually very close, basically around 13,000. In fact, at this price, you can choose Canon EOS R or Canon EOS R6. It’s also great for taking portraits!
My overall suggestion is to choose the Sony A73. Let me share my opinions.
1. Currently, I use Canon Eos R. There is no shortcomings in portrait shooting. The lens is Rf and Ef. Good transfers are very free. However, the focusing performance of the machine is worse than that of the Sony 1.5 generation, not to mention the video, the difference is even further.
Of course not for professionals, but for novices, high-intensity portrait shooting will test the focusing performance of the camera. It is well known that the focusing performance of Sony mirrorless cameras is not picky at present. Faces and human eyes can be accurately focused in real time, which is commendable. Very stable for both static and dynamic shooting! Moreover, continuous shooting is faster, so the efficiency is really high!
2. Sony machines currently have a very rich lens group. In addition to its own Zeiss and G-Master, there are also subsidiary manufacturers Tamron and Sigma adapters. Currently, Sigma has refurbished some lenses for the E-mount. So at present, it seems that mirrorless cameras have got rid of the problem of small lens group.
3. Video capabilities, except not 4K60. Slog, HLG, and upgrades are all available. This means that when you buy a Sony mirrorless camera, it’s like owning a professional video camera. You’re prepared for anything. After all, vlog is so popular today. Who knows whether you will be able to shoot a video tomorrow?
4. Nikon Z7, although this machine has outstanding performance, its price/performance ratio is not high. Nikon seems to be more conscientious than Canon. The first-generation machine is half a beat behind Sony's third-generation machine. Nothing to fault. Z6 is indeed very cost-effective, really.
The 5.5D4 is still a workhorse. You can’t fault it for taking portraits, and it won’t be a problem if it lasts for another 3.4 years. However, Canon's focus has gradually been on Rf, and everyone has seen several very sincere Rf lenses. It is estimated that Ef will not produce anything new in the future, after all, it has too many good lenses.
Summary: Overall, I think the A73 is better, mainly in terms of focus stability. Although it is a very high-end machine, it also has its own small shortcomings, such as the screen and lens are expensive as everyone knows [shy]. And you have seen the level of Nikon Z7. Buying A7r3 is also a good choice. It has great advantages in details and cropping, because no one who works in post-production will have trouble with high pixels!
Of course, Nikon
For portrait photography, how to choose between Nikon Z7, Sony A7R3, and Canon 5D4? 1. For portraits, of course I choose Canon. Do I still need to ask?
In the photography circle, there is a saying that has been circulating for a long time: "Nikon's scenery, Canon's portraits." Although this sentence is not necessarily the truth, it is the common sense of most photographers to a certain extent.
After the D800, Nikon cameras boldly removed the low-pass filter and actively used high-pixel sensors. For landscape photography, choosing a Nikon camera has the advantages of high pixels and high dynamics. Canon's cameras have always insisted on producing its own CMOS and processors. The high-light layering and lenses of Canon's cameras are ranked first in the industry.
Therefore, if you are mainly shooting portraits, I think this question is a sub-question. Of course, I would choose Canon!
Second, the questioner should consider the choice between Canon EOS R, EOS RP and 5D4
Canon EOS R system is a full-frame mirrorless camera system launched in 2018 , while Canon 5D4 is a SLR camera product. If the subject of the question is an amateur player and does not have a very deep understanding of photography, it will be easier to get started by choosing EOS R or RP mirrorless cameras.
In addition, Canon’s current “black technology lenses” are all focused on the new RF mount. If the subject buys an EOS R mirrorless camera and pairs it with Canon's RF85mm f/1.2L and RF50mm f/1.2 lenses, it will be "even more powerful than a tiger". In the 135 camera circle, it is considered the top camera for portraits!
Of course, the two cameras Nikon Z7 and Sony a7r3 are also good products. If you are good at post-production software such as PS, you can still make good films using Nikon or Sony. But there are really not many such talents. Many rookies think they can do it, but in fact they are just blind.