Building on the earlier suggestion, I would suggest being quite cautious before jumping on these holiday price drops. The technical demands of a full-frame sensor in such a compact body are pretty significant. I have noticed that while the initial discount seems great, the peripheral costs can escalate fast if youre not prepared for the accessories required to handle the heat and bitrates. Are you intending to use this for long-form content or strictly short-form vlogging? It would also be helpful to know if youre prioritizing the internal stabilization or if you plan on using an external gimbal. Make sure the camera fits your specific thermal needs before committing to a holiday purchase... those high bitrates can be tricky.

Jumping in here because people usually get blinded by that initial discount. In my experience, that 300 bucks off is basically just the tip of the iceberg and often masks the actual cost of entry for a body like this. Benchmarking similar small-form full frame sensors shows that thermal throttling is a massive bottleneck if you are pushing high bitrates for more than a few minutes at a time. Before I give you a full breakdown, I gotta ask: what specific glass are you planning to run? Tbh if youre thinking about slapping heavy pro lenses on this tiny body, you are gonna have a nightmare with balance and ergonomics. My biggest warning is the storage and power cost. To actually utilize the specs this thing is capable of, you need high-end V60 or V90 cards. A couple of those plus extra batteries since this thing eats them alive will eat that 300 dollar savings before you even leave the store. Ngl you shouldnt just look at the body price, look at the total kit cost or youll blow your budget instantly.

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