Ive been rocking the A7III for years now and honestly it has been a total workhorse but the AF is starting to feel a bit sluggish lately especially when I'm shooting weddings and the eye tracking misses just enough to make me sweat. Finally decided it is time to grab the A7 IV for that 33MP sensor and the improved flip screen since I am doing way more hybrid video work these days but man the prices just arent budging.
I checked B&H and Adorama and even hit up some local shops here in Jersey but everyone seems stuck at the full $2499 retail price which is a tough pill to swallow right now. I was really hoping for some kind of spring promo or maybe a trade-in bonus but everything seems totally bone dry lately. I remember seeing it drop a few hundred bucks a while back but I guess I missed the boat on that one.
My budget is pretty much capped at like $2100 maybe $2200 tops because I still need to pick up some faster V90 cards to handle the 10-bit recording properly without the buffer getting choked up. Does anyone know if there is a site with a hidden coupon or maybe an educational discount that actually works for the body alone right now?
I snagged my Sony Alpha 7 IV 33MP Mirrorless Body for $2150 using a cousins student ID.
- Try B&H EduAdvantage
- Check Greentoe Honestly, its the best way to skip retail.
^ This. Also, I totally get the AF stress! I was super cautious and only bought from authorized shops to keep the warranty safe, but I love it! It is seriously amazing.
- Watch for the Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Camera refurbished deals direct from Sony.
- Grab the Lexar Professional 2000x 128GB SDXC UHS-II cards, they are fantastic and cheaper than the Sony ones. Ngl, the flip screen is a total lifesaver for video work!
Honestly, I have been through so many gear cycles over the years and Sony usually holds their value way better than the competition, which is a blessing and a curse. Having shot weddings since the DSLR days, I totally get why you want that improved AF because missing focus on a ceremony shot is pure nightmare fuel. Before you spend hours hunting down a hidden coupon, are you 100% committed to staying in the Sony ecosystem for your wedding work, or have you peeked at what Nikon or Canon are offering in that same sub-2500 bracket lately? Sometimes those other brands run more aggressive promos to win people over. Also, is that 2200 budget your hard limit including taxes, or are you just talking about the price on the sticker?
> I checked B&H and Adorama and even hit up some local shops here in Jersey but everyone seems stuck at the full $2499 retail price Building on the earlier suggestion, I would suggest being real careful about where you buy. Saving a few bucks isnt worth losing a valid warranty, especially for pro wedding work. Is your 2200 budget strictly for the camera body, or are you trying to fit those v90 cards into that same total? Just trying to see how much wiggle room you actually have before you pull the trigger.
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