Getting Comfortable with the Sony A7iii

In June, I switched from Nikon to Sony.  I had used Nikon for ten years.  I liked the camera, and the images that it produced.  I followed mainly Nikon photographers, and invested heavily in Nikon gear.  So why did I switch to Sony?  I changed brands because of the lack of diversity that Nikon has displayed within its Ambassadors and within the company itself.  About two years ago when Nikon was debuting its latest full frame camera body, the D850, they invited Nikon photographers, all men, to try out the camera.  When challenged about the make-up of photographers, and asked why there weren’t any women invited, they response was that none of them were available.  Really?  Not one woman photographer!  The proverbial straw was the delay in responding to a commitment to diversity and inclusion.  Many other companies were taking a stand, but it took Nikon 2.5 weeks to say anything.  I waited patiently during this time for a statement.  Meanwhile, I began to look at Sony.   They had been making changes for some time, and took this time to stand up.  In the past, I thought about switching to Sony, but my investment into Nikon was significant.  I thought long and hard about the switch, and knew that I had to take a stand.  My beliefs meant more to me than money.  I took all of my gear to the local camera store, and traded it all in for two camera bodies and an 85mm lens.  I haven’t looked back!

With social distancing, I’ve only had one portrait session.  So, how have I become acquainted with my new camera system?  I’ve tried my hand at product photography.  Let me tell you that it’s harder than you think!  My mother-in-law is staying with us while my husband recovers, and she’s a photographer as well.  We’ve been shooting together, and it makes staying at home more fun.

Here are a few images from one of our sessions.