Introduction

If you’re like me, you’ve been waiting for this camera for a long, long time. I’ve owned every camera in the company’s full-frame mirrorless lineup—from the original a7 to the pro-level a9 II—but wanted an even smaller camera and lens combination for travel and walk-around use. The a7C/ILCE-7C is that dream brought to life. With a body almost as compact as Sony’s current flagship APS-C model, the a6600, the a7C has all the essential features of the company’s top-of-the-line mirrorless models, including a beefy, long-lasting battery; innovative in-camera interval and time-lapse capabilities; and impressive five-axis in-body image stabilization that provides shake-free shots without a tripod. The only thing you really give up is a ...

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