Canon vs. Sony Cameras - Why I Switched

Switch happens. While it's almost impossible to buy a bad camera these days, I wanted to explain my decision-making process for switching to Sony after 15 years as a Canon user.

My Sony Cameras:
📸 Sony a7SIII:
https://geni.us/frpRDL (Sony)
https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H)

📸 Sony FX3:
https://bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H)

📸 Sony a7IV:
https://geni.us/sWSd (Sony)
https://bhpho.to/33mOGZo (B&H)

📼 Sony FX3 Full Review:
   • Sony FX3 Full Review: The Ultimate Vi...  

🎙 Podcast episodes where I talk in-depth about the switch from Canon to Sony:
•Camera Conundrum Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1235126/84...
•Cameranundrum Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1235126/85...

⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - I Canon’t Believe It’s Time To Switch!
1:24 - 15 Years As A Canon User (My Canonical Origin Story)
3:10 - How My Workflow Outgrew Canon
4:47 - The Ridiculous Process Of Finding A New Camera
5:43 - Canon Doesn’t Prioritize Video Users 😬
8:41 - Deciding On The a7SIII
10:37 - Adding The FX3 To The mix
13:00 - Replacing The R With The a7IV
15:14 - What I Don’t Like About Sony Cameras
18:44 - What About All The Times I Recommended Canon?
20:13 - Where Canon Beats Sony
21:38 - You Can’t Buy A Bad Camera

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Episode 282: Switching From Canon To Sony - Would I Go Back?