My trusty A7III just kicked the bucket right before a big wedding gig in Chicago this Saturday and I really dont want to rent if I can avoid it. Ive been shooting Sony for a decade so I know the system inside out but man I wasnt expecting the shutter to fail today of all days. I really need those 10-bit internal files for the edit so I'm looking to finally jump to the A7IV but my budget is strictly under 2200 because I just dropped a fortune on new glass. BH and Adorama seem full price right now which is annoying. Does anyone know if there are any hidden coupons or if any retailers have it on sale currently?
Wait, are you local to Chicago or just traveling there for the gig? Just asking cuz picking up in person is way safer than rushing shipping. Ive been really satisfied with mine lately, it works well and hasnt let me down. To save some cash:
- Find an open-box Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Camera 33MP at a big box store
- Check for EDU discounts via ID.me Its the safest way to stay under budget.
Late to the party here but I've been tracking prices for a while and honestly finding a brand new Sony Alpha 7 IV Mirrorless Camera 33MP for under 2200 is a tall order since Sony maintains such tight control over their authorized dealer pricing. Most reputable places are stuck at that 2498 price point. If your budget is a hard limit and you really need those 10-bit files for the edit, I would suggest looking at the Sony Alpha 7C II Compact Full-Frame Camera 33MP instead. It's basically the same internals and 33MP sensor as the A7IV but in a smaller body, and it usually retails right at 2198. You might want to consider the trade-offs though. Be careful with the single card slot on the 7C II since you mentioned a wedding gig; that's a big risk for pros because you lose that instant redundancy. If you manage to stretch for the A7IV, make sure you have the right media. Youll want something like the Sony TOUGH-G Series 128GB SDXC UHS-II to handle the higher bitrates without the buffer hanging up. Just a warning... avoid those super cheap "Import Model" listings on eBay. They're grey market, meaning no US warranty and sometimes they come with limited language options. For a professional tool, that risk just isnt worth the few hundred bucks you might save.
> My budget is strictly under 2200 because I just dropped a fortune on new glass. Honestly, Sony is super strict with their map pricing so finding a random discount on a brand new body is tough. If you need it by Saturday, just check out used gear sites like MPB or KEH. You can usually find a deal on a used body from Sony that fits your budget perfectly. Just stick with Sony, you cant go wrong there.
