The Sony Alpha 7CR offers unparalleled resolution in a compact camera, making it a great addition to any photographer’s toolkit. Read below as some of your favorite Sony photographers share why the Sony Alpha 7CR is an essential part of their photography kits.
Creators Who Love The Sony Alpha 7CR
Chris Burkard
“I first started my career shooting on the APS-C sensor 6500 series from Sony, and the fact that you have a full frame sensor on this small of a body is mind-blowing. If you know me well, I am a sucker for lightweight gear and materials when it comes to outdoor photography and activities.”
See Burkard’s full kit in What’s In My Bag: Chris Burkard’s Hybrid Kit For Travel, Adventure & More.
Shot on the Sony Alpha 7CR in Chile from a helicopter. I brought the camera with me for its lightweight body making it easier for me in the confined space of the helicopter. Photo by Chris Burkard. Sony Alpha 7CR. Sony 24-105mm f/4 G. 1/1600-sec., f/4.5, ISO 100
Tony Gale
“A great travel camera. It is very small and light, especially for a full-frame camera. When I am walking around and don’t want to carry much, the Sony Alpha 7CR is perfect. If my camera stays in the bag (or hotel room) it doesn’t do me any good. This is in my hand with a wrist strap as I explore. Plus the 61mp is huge and allows for giant prints or tons of cropping while maintaining fantastic image quality. As a walking-around travel camera, it can’t be beat. When you pair it with the Sony compact lenses, it is even better. Because it is so compact, it is almost always with me and I don’t have to regret not bringing a camera along when I see something I want to photograph.”
See Gale’s full kit in What’s In My Bag: A Pro’s Ready-For-Anything Kit For Travel Photography.
I made this portrait at the Sony Kando Trip in Utah in 2023. The Sony Alpha 7CR was announced their and I had the opportunity to use it for a bit. I was hooked. Such a great compact camera. Plus the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II is so great. Photo by Tony Gale. Sony Alpha 7CR. Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master II. 1/160-sec., f/9, ISO 640
Stan Moniz
“This camera is so compact, and that's like my bait. The smaller the camera, the better for me when it comes to traveling and shooting underwater. I switched everything over from my Sony FX3 to the Sony Alpha 7CR system now. I absolutely love that camera because it does everything I want it to do – high-resolution photos, amazing focus. And it shoots 4K 60, which is perfect for me underwater.”
See Moniz’s full kit in What’s In My Bag: An Underwater Alpha 7CR Kit For Colorful Corals & More.
Photo by Stan Moniz. Sony Alpha 7CR. Sony 28mm f/2. 1/250-sec., f/4, ISO 400
Katrin Eismann
“I can carry the Sony Alpha 7CR with a wrist strap all day long without feeling exhausted by a heavy camera body and backpack that screams tourist. As an avid Alpha 1 and Alpha 7R V photographer, I wondered how the smaller camera and lenses would compare and perform to the larger camera bodies I've used for years and still use for portrait, landscape and studio work. Any skepticism I may have had for this smaller camera is in the past. The image quality and performance of the 61 MP full-frame sensor and improved processing engine packed into the smaller, lighter body of the Sony Alpha 7CR won me over by delivering the detailed files I am accustomed to.”
Photo by Katrin Eismann. Sony Alpha 7CR. Sony 24mm f/2.8 G. 1/400-sec., f/8, ISO 100
See Eismann’s full kit in What’s In My Bag: A Compact Sony Alpha 7CR Kit For Street & Travel Photography.
Reginald Cunningham
“This is the newest addition to my kit. I love how lightweight and mobile it is, while also having the same sensor as the A7R V. I love using this camera when I only use one camera and need to be super mobile. The articulating screen is helpful for different angled photos. I also love the placement of the viewfinder, which allows one eye to keep an eye on the action while I use the other to compose the photo.”
See Cunningham’s full kit in What’s In My Bag: The Perfect Photography Kit For Concerts & Events.
Photo by Reginald Cunningham. Sony Alpha 7CR. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master II. 1/500-sec., f/2.8, ISO 1250
Ben Moon
“The Alpha 7CR has become my favorite backup and travel camera. It’s a lightweight powerhouse and the added grip makes it fit perfectly in my big hands. I often pair it with a small prime lens for walkabouts – I barely notice it on my shoulder and the vintage looks make it visually appealing as well.”
See Moon’s full kit in What’s In My Bag: A Pro’s Go-To Kit For Epic Outdoor Photography & Cinematic Video.
Photo by Ben Moon. Sony Alpha 7CR. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master II. 1/200-sec., f/2.8, ISO 400
Nino Rakichevich
“It has essentially the same sensor as the Sony Alpha 7R V, but it's super compact and great for the quick nature of Fashion Week. With the sensor in the Sony Alpha 7CR, I'm getting the same dynamic range as I do with my Sony Alpha 7R V, so I know that I can still capture great images with this camera while only using available light.”
Backstage at the Tony Ward couture fashion show, Paris. Photo by Nino Rakichevich. Sony Alpha 7CR. Sony 35mm f/1.4 G Master. 1/500-sec., f/1.4, ISO 250
See Rakichevich's full kit in What’s In My Bag: A Pro’s Two Lens Kit For Fashion Week.
Dylan Blackburn
“I recently upgraded to the Sony Alpha 7CR from the original Alpha 7C and I’ve been greatly enjoying it so far! Picking up these cameras reminds me of why I fell in love with photography in the first place. The Alpha 7CR is such a powerful camera packed into such a small body and the silver looks fantastic. Not to mention – as a hat wearer, the offset viewfinder of the 7C cameras makes for a much more enjoyable shooting experience.”
See Blackburn's full kit in What’s In My Bag: A 2-Camera, 4-Lens Kit For Travel Photography & YouTube Video Creation.
"A photo of my hometown, Winston-Salem, North Carolina shot on the Alpha 7CR. Thanks to photography, I have a newfound appreciation for where I’m from." Photo by Dylan Blackburn. Sony Alpha 7CR. Sony 35mm f/1.8. 1/640-sec., f/4, ISO 400
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