Sony A7RV vs LUMIX S1Rii - The Choice Is Clear

Connor McCaskill March 17, 2025
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Connor McCaskill

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I make fun camera reviews with a travel twist! Hope you all tag along on the journey! Instagram: @connor_mccaskill Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3m0iWCV

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Is the Sony A7RV worth keeping or is the LUMIX S1RII the real game changer? I’ve put these flagship cameras to the test, and trust me, it wasn’t an easy decision. From unexpected surprises to moments of doubt, follow along as I figure out which one truly stands out. Spoiler: It wasn’t as clear-cut as I thought! Snag the PLAUD NotePin here: $5 off discount code: CONNOR Spring sale starts from March 18 to March 24 for 10% off: PLAUD15 Direct Links: https://spn.so/3rvjfim2 https://bit.ly/416NB1G Amazon Link: https://geni.us/PLAUDNotePinRecorder Check Out Cam Mackey's Video: https://www.youtube.com/@cammackey Snag Your Favorite Camera: LUMIX S1Rii - https://geni.us/LumixS1R2PreOrder SONY A7RV - https://geni.us/sonya7r5camera Readout Speed Resource: https://horshack-dpreview.github.io/RollingShutter/ Follow me: - Instagram: @connor_mccaskill Gear I use: (Affiliate Links) Cameras: - LUMIX S9: https://geni.us/LUMIXS9Camera - Sony A7R5: https://geni.us/sonya7r5camera - DJI Pocket 3: https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3 - Lumix S5IIX: https://geni.us/PanasonicS5IIX Lenses: - Sony 16-35mm GM: https://geni.us/Sony16-35mm - Sony 24-105mm G: https://geni.us/Sony24-105mm - Lumix 50mm 1.8: https://geni.us/Lumix50mm - Lumix 18mm 1.8: https://geni.us/Lumix18mm Microphone: - Rode Wireless Pro: https://geni.us/RodeWirelessPros Backpack: - Wandrd PRVKE 31L: https://geni.us/Wandrd31l Media: - Samsung T9 SSD: https://geni.us/SamsungT9SSD - AngelBird SDs: https://geni.us/AngelBirdSD 00:00 - Genuine Question 00:55 - Grand Teton Mountains! 01:30 - Let's Talk AutoFocus 02:23 - Rolling Shutter... (Shutter -.-) 03:46 - This PLAUD NotePin is so Handy! 05:50 - Stabilization Testing 07:10 - Form Factor / Design Features 08:51 - Photography Showdown! 13:09 - Lenses Matter 13:53 - Let's get into Video Details 17:12 - Just Watch This Part of the Video (Seriously)

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