My very first DSLR was a Nikon D70. I got it for free from my husband’s co-worker. It was refurbished and often finicky, but it helped me get comfortable with a “real” camera.
When I decided to start taking on clients, I thought it might be a good idea to have a camera that wouldn’t randomly shut off on me. Since I was familiar with Nikon, I chose a Nikon D3400. It got great reviews and was advertised as being ideal for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike.
I used my Nikon D3400 and I LOVED it. It was an amazing camera to learn on. I spent hours upon hours perfecting my craft on that thing. It was on this camera that I learned to shoot on Manual mode and everything that it entailed.
But as I became more proficient with photography, I began to realize my camera’s limitations. I knew that I would need to upgrade my camera eventually, and I planned to stick with Nikon.
Until…
I started doing my research. Nikon wasn’t bad; in fact, many of my favorite photographers shoot Nikon and love it! But I was starting to hear a lot of great things about Sony. I saved my pennies and took a leap of faith, and I’m so glad I did. I REALLY love my Sony a7iii. I also splurged on the Sigma Art 35mm 1.4 lens and I couldn’t be happier with this dynamic duo.
What I love about my Sony
It’s a full frame camera. Both images below were taken from the exact same spot on my couch. The first image was taken with my Nikon D3400, which is a crop-sensor camera. The second was taken with my Sony. You can clearly see just how much more can be captured with a full-frame camera!
The colors are brighter. Part of this could be due to it’s full-frame capabilities, but the Sony colors are just brighter. I felt like the Nikon coloring was a little muddy straight out of camera {SOOC}. It wasn’t anything that couldn’t be fixed in post-processing but I much prefer having great coloring right out of the gate.
It captures details. This camera is amazing at focusing on the little things — colors, textures, and tiny details.
It can handle the dark. The Sony is a beast in low-light situations. My images are crisp and sharp, even when there isn’t much light to shoot in.
BONUS: It shoots video! The Nikon D3400 also shoots video, but the quality is only so-so. The Sony a7iii shoots 4k video and it. is. gorgeous. I’m looking forward to offering videography services in the future!
I will always have a special place in my heart for my Nikon because it taught me so much, but I’m really excited about the new possibilities with my Sony!
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